MONSOONS ARRIVE! More Rock: 2 New RV Sites, & PAINTING My Truck!

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My name is Eric and I travel with my cats, “Tara” & “Opie” in a 24ft 2002 Ford Bigfoot Class C and tow either a 2014 lifted Smart Car named “Tater Tot” or my 2012 Harley Softail Slim named “Black Betty” in a 6x10 trailer. We travel about 35 miles a day chasing 70 degrees year-round since 2010.
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@BAMFSpYdy 18 күн бұрын

Hey Eric, I been a mobile auto paint repair guy for 20 years in the Prescott area. Do not throw those headlights away. Wet sand them with 400 wet/dry sand paper and then spray them with clear enamel. Make sure to get all the yellow off when you sand them. They will look like new.

@nomadicfanatic 17 күн бұрын

I'm gonna do that! Thanks bud!

@mariemcallister688 17 күн бұрын

Tell me , would you use that pen paint to paint tailgates ?

@DanRather_ 17 күн бұрын

💯💯💯

@chystubin07 17 күн бұрын

I saw video's on youtube of people using deep woods off, they let it set a few mins then wiped it off and they were clear as a bell. Watch the videos and if you try it let us know.

@janete6439 17 күн бұрын

Nice tip! Thank you!! I will try that 2013 and 2011 original headlights! Needless to say, driving at night..no thank you. Lol. After I spiff up those headlights enamel, oh yeah! Maybe, night driving isn't out of the question. Thank you again!! Big hugs to you and your family.

@showcasecharlie11 18 күн бұрын

Future tip Eric, there are paint places who will mix paint matched exactly to your paint on your vehicle, faded and all by using a special camera. Then they have really good quality clear coat. Both come in a spray can, like the large cans you might but at Walmart or something. Roughly $20 a can. Much better paint quality than that duplicolor stuff from AutoZone or O'Reilly's.

@jaymiddlebrook5049 18 күн бұрын

Sadly Eric that color white is famous for peeling. Seems the grey primer underneath goes bad. The whole truck will eventually peel.

@blairinhemet 17 күн бұрын

no it won't--have a 2001 ranger with a few spots like yours but it definitly hasn't peeled the whole truck

@sparky42 17 күн бұрын

the little light aren't twinkling Clark ... I know Art and thanks for pointing that out

@robertgall1275 17 күн бұрын

First year's of waterborn paint and factory adhesion problems. All manufacturers had them sadly in the beginning.

@letsbuildasnowman7058 16 күн бұрын

@@blairinhemetActually it probably will, 25 year body man here. You can’t use 1 truck as an example to say it won’t flake haha.

@lelandfields3783 18 күн бұрын

Change the oil every 3 thousand miles religiously. That's the best thing you can do for those 5.4 3 valve engines. And change the coolant frequently.

@robbyjones6745 15 күн бұрын

But he doesn’t have a 5.4 3 valve. He has a 4.6L SOHC.

@georgiacorey954 18 күн бұрын

It looks good Eric. It's a work truck and now it won't rust. Love the rain guards.

@robbyjones6745 15 күн бұрын

The only imperfection on the truck… except for the paint missing at the top of both passenger side doors, the big ass ding on the passenger bedside, the rip on the drivers seat and then those other chips… and then those yellow headlights. Other than that, it’s a great truck with a 4.6L engine.

@MrDocc4u 18 күн бұрын

Eric,for the plastic pieces on the truck that are faded you can use a propane torch to heat the plastic and it will go back to the original black.,✌️❤️❤️✌️

@cindaman 17 күн бұрын

This is what i was coming to say as well

@ZMcDaniel13 18 күн бұрын

For all your faded plastic take a small blow torch (small fire starter bottle) and torch your plastic and it’ll look brand new!!

@billbaxter2914 18 күн бұрын

Truck and property is lookin great Eric….

@robbyjones6745 15 күн бұрын

Also - pro tip here free of charge. The paint in the can is oxford white and would have matched the factory color before your truck sat in the sun for 20 years but the paint doesn’t match faded paint. You’d have to get a shop to blend your paint to make it match as best as possible. So you think you can buy paint for a 2004 vehicle but not for a 1980’s vehicle? 😂 At least you already know you’re doing it wrong…

@daveallison1888 18 күн бұрын

TIP rhe driver he will do anything you ask

@Grock66 18 күн бұрын

Eric , you should have used a little bit of bondo on the touch ups and sand it flush before the paint . Also brown sand paper is for wood only . You need the black for sanding metal or automotive paint.looks pretty good though with all those coats 😎

@NoName-zq6ic 17 күн бұрын

yep, could have wet sanded the paint edges and had a smooth touchup.

@friskydingo5370 17 күн бұрын

Try armor all on the headlights , plastic parts and tires. The suns uv will dry out plastic keeping it oiled keeps it from fading don't spray paint plastic it requires a special paint and will ways peel it is better to restore the original plastic. Plastic is made from oil so oiling it is what keeps it shining ✨️ 😉

@waynebradish6344 17 күн бұрын

Good temporary fix, the paint is starting to fail. So no telling how long till it all starts peeling. But that could be a year or 10 years. Looks good for now

@Ragesauce 18 күн бұрын

Instead of taking the front grill off, you can put a piece of cardboard behind it and tape everything off in front.

@grayeagleswolves 17 күн бұрын

Hey Eric way to go on the Truck man Love the upgrades

@bryanwhat2268 18 күн бұрын

On all the plastics I think you should just use armerall with az sun I’m not sure how long the black paint will hold up

@danoalex2977 18 күн бұрын

Paint the plastic, only solution

@shibalover54 17 күн бұрын

Armorall actually speeds up degradation in the hot Arizona sun. Proven it will ruin tires and cause them to crack earlier than normal.

@billyjoe961 16 күн бұрын

You could rent a skid steer to spread that rock would be way easier

@jpinto9102 18 күн бұрын

Luv your videos..reminds me when I restored all 3 of my cars: 75 vanilla vw beetle,71 racing red MGB convertible with chrome wire wheels and 77 BMW 320i metal flake green, but appears gold at sunset or by the beach.

@NoName-zq6ic 17 күн бұрын

Have you looked up air filter for a 2004 ford f-150 5.4L and figured out how to make a flat rectangular filter fit in that large round air filter canister you have? Once you load the bed down or hookup the trailer with bike, you'll feel the difference of 231HP/293Torque(4.6L) compared to 300HP/365Torque (5.4L).

@bboinngg 18 күн бұрын

I have family all over in Arizona. Monsoons are the reason I won't live there or visit in July. They are too violent. Arizona and Florida can keep that crap! My brother has lived in Bisbee since 1968. He got that same Monsoon. Said it was wild and hadn't seen that much action in several years. hahahahaha

@jeremyda23 18 күн бұрын

let's gooo!!

@mariemcallister688 17 күн бұрын

A few months ago, if your camera fell, you would have growled like a grizzly. It's a sign of your happiness. So happy for you💜🩵💚

@Dave-zj1zj 18 күн бұрын

Pilot, get some polishing compound for that. It'll make it look nice and smooth

@timijen5632 18 күн бұрын

All is well Eric the tailgate is protected.

@crossxcats 18 күн бұрын

hit it with 2k grit sandpaper and buffing compound it will blend in have painted a few cars

@jany2549 17 күн бұрын

Truck looks nice. I like the Harley decal on the back window which gives it some 'class'.

@Gayle.M 18 күн бұрын

Maybe running boards, I’ve been debating between running boards or actually putting rv steps on the passenger side because my mom needs a step stool to get into my truck. Also thinking of a retractable bumper step for the back bumper or a tailgate ladder to help me get in the back. 😅

@thirtynine3955 18 күн бұрын

I had running boards put on my Silverado. Best idea ever.

@lk2207 17 күн бұрын

You can't hang anything from your rearview mirror in Arizona. It's a traffic violation.

@Cathy-hg9xw 18 күн бұрын

Frosty is looking good. So happy for you.

@GrandmaBugsPlace 18 күн бұрын

Nice truck. Don’t think to much on little things just enjoy it the helper it will be. I know….some of us folks like to make it “right for me” on vehicles. No a thing wrong with fixing this and that. Rain….wow that’s some rain!! Am sure Arizona needs that rain. Hugs and keep enjoying life

@chrishook2213 18 күн бұрын

Hey Eric and 🐈‍⬛ 🐈

@stevepayne7813 17 күн бұрын

Try Mothers "Back to black" on your front grill. I think the black paint will make things worse.

@howardburakof4364 17 күн бұрын

Don't keep the paint pen in the car, it will dry out. Keep it in a dry place.

@Mike-01234 17 күн бұрын

Paint fix on the tail gate came out nice I wasn't expecting it to look that good.

@zoommikerobinson3315 18 күн бұрын

Protect that nice truck from hail, maybe a cover or shelter. 😺🇺🇸🐎🐂🤠

@bretebey 17 күн бұрын

Order the 20 again. When he arrives, hold a hundred dollar bill up and say "It's yours if I can get you to split it in a few places." 100% he will split it as much as you want. And that is hella easier than doing it yourself with a shovel.

@JonnyDIY 17 күн бұрын

Bingo! 👍

@belindasalinas 17 күн бұрын

Both the truck and your property are looking good!

@markparr7224 17 күн бұрын

When I first got my 03 Tahoe, I washed a bunch of the white paint off. I tried to poof can it an most of that came right off too.

@evanjarvi406 18 күн бұрын

For the black plastic stuff get some back to black from auto store should be by the car wax and stuff

@letsbuildasnowman7058 16 күн бұрын

Oh god he’s gonna start sticking a bunch of cringy accessories on the thing.

@amymichaelsiford957 18 күн бұрын

Instead of painting the grill get some Back to Black by Mcguires. Won't have to take the grill off then

@simsjam 17 күн бұрын

Eric I recommend adding mud guards (front and rear) and rear wheel well liners for the F150. It will help prevent the rock chips.

@tech2480 17 күн бұрын

ford 5.4 spark plugs are notorious for breaking in half when changing, replace them sooner than later

@MrZachzippo 18 күн бұрын

On the polastic outside, that is not painted. Use something like "CERAKOTE® Ceramic Trim Coat Kit - Quick Plastic Trim Restorer - Ceramic Coating Black Trim Restoration to Last Over 200 Washes - A Ceramic Coating, Not a Dressing" It will do the trick and you can use ie on your grill as well.

@marshalljoseph2604 18 күн бұрын

Truck is Looking good buddy, good stuff

@christinelynch7688 18 күн бұрын

Taterland is looking awesome

@christinelynch7688 18 күн бұрын

A large bar and shield Harley Davidson would look in chrome would look amazing on that back window under the name

@romeojames89 17 күн бұрын

Is that hurricane beril👉🏿🌪️

@clydemckenzie3933 17 күн бұрын

Your truck is looking great!! The improvements on your land are really nice. I like it.😊😊😊

@ronaldroper1973 17 күн бұрын

Black rims would really pop! Looking good Eric.

@karenexner6848 17 күн бұрын

OMG, you got me when you knocked down your camera "where'd you guys go" LOL

@geak28 18 күн бұрын

Check out using a butane torch to turn your faded black back to a nice shine instead of painting them.

@MetalVentor 18 күн бұрын

Don't do it. It lasts a week and goes back to the way it was.

@Step-n-Wolf 18 күн бұрын

The heat draws out the oils but that can only work so much.

@MikeLockheart 18 күн бұрын

Finance wise, I'm having a really tough time, seeing what you have acomplished with your youtube channel income, really makes me feel happy. Even though I'm having a rough time, It somehow makes me feel better seeing how many cool things you have been able to do. Your living the life I wish I could be, Thank you for sharing.

@melody-e2r 18 күн бұрын

No touch tire cleaner for all your black plastics, looks new when finished better than painted

@calmingthekayoss 17 күн бұрын

Looks really good Eric.

@rvboondocker2559 17 күн бұрын

Also, just put cardboard behind the grill and tape off the rest of it on the front and spray paint it. It should be clean?

@humanvideosponge4529 18 күн бұрын

Honestly, the truck didn't look bad with the paint blemishes. White is a forgiving color for things like that. People see a slightly older truck like that, they don't expect perfect paint. I don't think anyone is paying that much attention. I had 20 year old car that had that peeling problem on a few spots for years and never rusted.

@FinsleysCustomCarAudio 17 күн бұрын

Use propane torch to bring back the black on all them plastics :~) Watch a couple KZfaq videos and thank me later. Cheers from, Ohio.

@NoName-zq6ic 17 күн бұрын

Can't wait to see the finished product after enough barley pops has his courage up to light the tip of that torch.

@kennethsmith8968 17 күн бұрын

if anybody notices those fingerprints u left behind then they r 2 damn close to the truck,lol.looking buddy.

@oktophx 17 күн бұрын

Your truck is looking good! I watched a video the other day where somebody used bug spray like off to clean their lights. I plan to try it.

@jackie6582 18 күн бұрын

🙋‍♀️🌻 wow

@Printertrouble 17 күн бұрын

Wait til you have to replace the exhaust manifolds which you will absolutely have to.

@RayNomadic 18 күн бұрын

Such a nice looking truck. I would have probably got a blue or Forrest green color. But i don't live in Arizona where having a white vehicle is just a smart move to protect from the sun.

@TopwolfOutdoors 17 күн бұрын

Its a work farm truck thing you will get dings and stuff on it just use it it's not a show truck have a good day

@KamionKing 18 күн бұрын

Congrats on the new truck, Eric and may it serve you well. Negative Nancys (or Nancies?) will be negative.

@tone005 17 күн бұрын

LOVE THE WEATHER INTROS!!!!

@scotttan6377 17 күн бұрын

On the headlights , SYLVANIA Headlight Restoration Kit worked great for me .

@joshuapereira3787 18 күн бұрын

GOOD MORNING BEST NOMADIC FANTASTIC ERIC JAX KZfaq VIDEO 🐈🐈

@chrisbutler176 17 күн бұрын

Nice work !!!

@JanesDough855 18 күн бұрын

I like your improvements. No, nothing is perfect, but its way better looking. Be well!

@alsch8436 18 күн бұрын

Check your Az. laws. I know in NY for instance, anything hanging in your view, ie mirror, is a violation, including air fresheners, tassels, etc. Why leave yourself open to an aggressive enforcer?

@shibalover54 17 күн бұрын

Lived here in AZ, Phoenix area since 2008, never been pestered over stuff on my mirror. Looking into it, its usually because they want to run your plates or check you out.

@rickclark3550 17 күн бұрын

You should have named it cold tater 😂

@jefferysnell2725 17 күн бұрын

Hey Eric, before doing the black spray paint, try Maguire's Black Magic plastic restorer.

@garypierce1123 17 күн бұрын

Looks great Eric.

@mikephillips2702 17 күн бұрын

Agnes Smith is going to love your real truck

@ejs6010 17 күн бұрын

Frosty looks nice - fits the Nomadic Fanatic!

@davew5383 18 күн бұрын

You have Frosty looking great Eric👍 Enjoy your new truck👍🙂

@waynebradish6344 17 күн бұрын

I got whiplash from the Fall in the bed of your truck. You'll be hearing from my law firm. Dewy, Cheat'em and Howe.

@rusticalaskans6814 18 күн бұрын

It looks so good. That’s what I miss about owning my property. Making improvements. Planning. Love it

@Mammoth2010 18 күн бұрын

You better run back to Florida.

@timmydangiolillovlogs8678 17 күн бұрын

U got a truck go rent a skid steer and move that rock bro you got this.

@rongarrett1366 18 күн бұрын

Eric ♥♥♥♥♥🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺 Tara and Opie ♥♥♥♥♥, treats and tummy rubs.

@jerryhoxsey6467 18 күн бұрын

Cerakote products at Walmart work great on tires and headlights

@mikezaccario8861 17 күн бұрын

Ford primer back then had problems with paint sheeting keep at Eric

@Dave-zj1zj 18 күн бұрын

Frosty's looking good Eric. take care of the babies

@unlimit3d656 17 күн бұрын

Just sand the headlights. A kit art autozone is like $20

@Solbrick 18 күн бұрын

Well Done! Needs a PlayStation in the back! (pimp my ride joke for the youngster out there who don’t know)

@adriannurse1502 18 күн бұрын

Looking good 🙂

@stevenbryant8382 17 күн бұрын

You should wipe it and clean it after you send it before you paint it

@eric09laura 17 күн бұрын

Little mods are my favorite.

@friskydingo5370 17 күн бұрын

My neighbor had a Harly Davidson f150 edition. It had a supercharger. It had the same badge. People will think it's a H.D. edition 😅

@livinglife3386 18 күн бұрын

Little improvements add up

@shibalover54 17 күн бұрын

I have those rain guards on my 2021 RAM 2wd Warlock. My kids laughed at me as being corny, but I love them. I can crack the windows when it raining a d get all the great smell, none of thecrain in the truck. Stops window howling when cracked at hiway speed. And- I just like the way they look, so its a win-win for me. My truck is dark gray so they look just fine. Yours look awesome against the white paint. You do you, Eric. 👍🏻

@daylen577 18 күн бұрын

Eric please be aware that during a storm, trees are deadly because of falling wood (not because of lightning itself, but because lightning shatters the tree and the splinters impale you) and making yourself small does nothing to decrease the chances of getting hit, but that a car or RV with a metal roof is a perfect insulator!

@kc0lif 16 күн бұрын

i like a good rain. i like that you eat real food 😊. skylink doing good.

@TravisAvatar 16 күн бұрын

Is no one going to mention how that paint thing Eric used look like doctor who screw driver.

@paulrydberg 17 күн бұрын

Put some 4x4 decals on the bedside 😂

@HughWoo 17 күн бұрын

Agree with brushing everything but the tailgate. I figured it would end with you doing so. If you notice some overspray just wet sand with 3-5,000 grit brother. You’ll be alright man. It will last a lot longer than you think even with just the little prep you did.