Big thanks to RVing With Andrew Steele for calling me early on this week and recommending I document the struggles during motorcoach freeze patrol. I hope people learn from this video and prepare themselves!!

I knew it was coming. I went from Florida to Arizona to outrun it. Hit a pocket of freezing rain but beat the storm. Pay attention to the weather forecasts.

"Thermal underwear and wool socks and head covering make a big difference. Handy to have stored for such an occassion.

Young Man, You will come through this fine, and you won’t make the same mistakes again. My disaster story was getting caught at the Grand Canyon during a severe snowstorm, that’s right a snow storm, in our RV. I had shorts, hiking poles, sunglasses, and wide brimmed hats. How about winter coats? Nope. Lesson learned for our family, no permanent damage, but lesson learned.

If you can keep the generator going, a electric blanket will Logan warm, and at that point, nothing else matters. Screw views. This is about you guys. Stay warm and safe

I spent 6 months without power, living with a generator after Hurricane Maria. The feeling is horrible and with your weather it must be worse. Stay safe, forget the views and the content, safety is the most important thing right now.

that feeling when you leave pittsburgh to get away from the cold but it's actually warmer here in pittsburgh than it is in dallas 🤣

I think you’ll get more views than you think!!! The struggle is real and you’re filming history in Texas!! I’m from Indiana so it’s no big deal to me, but you’re bringing light to the fact that Texas was unprepared and unable to provide for its citizens... I wish you the best luck and safety brother!!!

I'm in the mountains of Eastern Kentucky, and we just got electricity back on after 48 hours. That doesn't sound like much but I have a little boy with severe autism, and the power being off was really hard on him. I'll have a generator after this, Lord willing. We learn from our mistakes. Glad you guys are o.k.!!!

Right there with you, we're melting snow this morning for water!

REMINDER: Newell has a hotline if you need their assistance, and they will help ANY newell coach owner, regardless of the age of your coach.

My sister in Austin said that Michigan happened in Texas and Texas doesn't know how to do Michigan.

You have more drive than 90% of the people I know. Even with all the crap going on in today’s world, you still manage to keep moving forward no matter what BS happens. Keep up the hard work!

Dude, i'm up in texoma literally 5 minutes from the lake. It got to -14 with wind chill out here the last few nights and we *just* now started getting consistent power back, our house dropped to 37 inside and we've all just been bundled in layers and lounge robes trying to keep our heat in, the only saving grace was our gas stove that we could leave lit and sit around for a while to keep warm. we won't have water until at least tuesday either. It has not been fun in the slightest.

20 gallons in,it should work for 20 gallons worth of hour's,had me rolling😂😂😂

Was working on site last week when the temp dropped, I generally sleep in the trailer- went to bed at 55ish degrees, woke up at less than 20. Broke down and got a hotel Wednesday night, and figured I'd finish up Thursday afternoon. Parts that were supposed to be there Thursday AM didn't show up, so I kept busy doing what I could (I build police cars for a living, and I was waiting on 5 band antennas and Radars). Parts arrived Friday, Figured I'd pull an all nighter and get them done and be gone Saturday mid-day (before the sleet/ snow)- The Universe had other ideas. Friday the temps fell all day, and by the time I was ready for final assembly, it was too cold to re-install the interior (plastics get really brittle below 40 degrees), and the building I was working out of not insulated. So, I was having to run the vehicles in the building with the heat blasting to warm up the panels, let the building air out enough to not kill me, and then work until the plastics (and I) got too cold to continue. Add to that the DeWalt batteries I use don't like the cold (or heat cycling like that), so I'd get about a minute of run time before they died. By the time I finally finished up between the cold, and lack of sleep, what should've taken me 6hrs tops had taken almost 24. I drove back from Schulenberg, TX to Temple in freezing rain dragging a 16 foot enclosed trailer. After being awake for 40hrs straight. With zero trailer brakes (the controller on my truck quit working automatically). Hope you are stayin warm.

You know you can’t have a generator indoors even though it’s a garage my uncle almost died of carbon monoxide the other day from it

My heart goes out to everyone in Texas. Stay as warm and safe as possible. Thank you for sharing what you're going through.

u should get wrap on the pipe that what i do here in michigan never freezes up

Be careful with carbon monoxide. It’s a big shop but it still sketchy LOL stay warm it warmed back up down here

Having a log of how people not prepared for this kind of weather are dealing is facinating

Stalingrad was cold the rest is just a bit chilly . Statement of my grandad

Watching people struggle to survive in Temperature that I would consider t-shirt and shorts weather just reinforces the fact that I am crazy to live where we deal with -40 every year.

I don't mean to poke fun or insult but it's mind blowing how un-equipped Texas is in a little bit of cold weather. I guess I'm just used to 6 months of winter. Please take this and prepare yourself for next time! I'm pretty effin sure it's gonna happen again. Fortunately you actually had a few resources to help you where tons of others have no idea what to do in this situation. Living in a RV in the cold is an amazing feat, good job!

For the future, I know it’s a PITA, but make some skirting out of plywood, that goes all the way to the ground, lean it against, the coach all the way around the Newell, sealed up best ya can for the cold, the cold air won’t be able to get under and the little residual heat from above will keep a nice insulation layer to keep those under pipes from freezing.

*Day's like today are what build me... Damn Dude. That's a dope affirmation*

Here in North Austin, without water for last 3 days, never lost power thankfully. Mom in Houston just had major surgery, she went home and immediately lost power and water on Monday. She just got it back on Thank God. Dad in San Antonio, rolling blackouts. People freaking out, clearing shelves in any store that's open. The wife's Jeep performed flawlessly, was able to get everywhere in it. A friend lost power Monday and stayed with us till today, his Great Dane Frankie is thankful. We will survive this and come out stronger on the other end. Keep up the good work!

DFW here too. My power was shut off on Monday morning around 2AM. I did not get power back till last night sometime. When I got home yesterday it was 34 degrees in my house, kept all the faucets running, thankfully that saved me from a burst pipe. I've gone to work everyday this week, helped people when I could. I brought people firewood, food, pulled them out of ditches... and of course took my part in weather assisted donuts in the parking lot. It was definetly a hell of a time. Glad warmer temps are on the way!

Sorry Texas, I am from Minnesota, we currently have -10 degree weather and 1 feet of snow. I am sorry that the snowstorm came your way instead of ours. You guys don't deserve the cold or the snow. Stay safe.

The amount of exhaust in that garage scares the crap out of me. You're not supposed to run them indoors.

I've been full-time RV living for 8 years now. Preparation is the most important lesson I learned as well. Frozen tanks, frozen pipes, dead heating systems, faulty generators and many other challenges as well. Congratulations for surviving and for lessons learned.

As my uncle Dave once said “could be worse. Could be me” but what the hell do I know, I’m out here in Texas too.

Two weeks of rain in the Carolinas is certainly more preferable then a winter storm in an area not prepared for one.

Praying for you guys in Texas! I hope you get more views and it's definitely a crisis you guys are running through. Stay warm Stapleton. Stay safe. Can't wait for the next video

I was right there with you brother. I live in Pearland (Southwest Houston Area) and I lost power for 30 hours. Tues it was a high of 17. Power came back on. 2 hours later pipes in celing unthawed and had a couple pipes unthaw and started spewing. Ceiling caved in. Shit show ensued. This winter will never be forgotten in Texas.

Ya know, why would one expect this to happen here. We should all try to be ready for anything, but sometimes the head won't wrap around it. Super glad you're getting it handled and are same. Appreciate you man.

Hey, Bauer Jacket very appropriate . I feel you all , cheers from NY❄️

As a 20 year “motor home in the winter” guy, it’s really not that difficult, just new to you so u will def figure it out .... we pump our pipes full of RV antifreeze for when it’s really Cold or unused for extended times ....using a sump pump, short hose and a 5 gal bucket.... takes a few minutes for entire RV , we then add a 5 gal sealed container of RV anti freeze with jumper hose to 12v onboard pump so can flush toilet ..... , only nubes think blowing them out really works .... Would recommend heat taped or pipes and heat pads for tanks if not already there to winter water use ..... keep ur head up, glad you don’t have kids or elderly to Worry about .....

It's good that you have learned your lesson. I always make sure my coach is in tip top shape so that incidents like this won't happen. That Newell in it's normal state would have kept you warm despite what was going on around you. It's a high-end coach. You will get through this mess and things will get back to normal. Best of luck bro!!

For the future, keep some Howes or Power Service in your coach just in case. Power Service has a regular white bottle that is a treatment to avoid gelling, then a 911 bottle that is red that’s for ungelling a fuel system. We use it in northern South Dakota for our tractors and pickups.

My horses loved it. Historical cold, then 72F today.

Video's like this honestly are my favorite. I am 100% a car guy and here for that. But. I love real life and seeing how you live and learn overcoming these issues. Good job staying positive sir. 🤟🏼🤟🏼

Thanks for the update, sorry for the hard times! Great way to prevail, good ideas!

Amen brother. This time of year your generator is your lifeline. Keep it running. It will be fine. Service it when it is above freezing.

this is the perfect time for a pic on the gram of yourself as Cousin Eddie with the classic line "Shitter is full" with all your ice buildup

Man it's colder in texas than Alaska. Never thought I'd be saying and hearing that lol. Stay safe brother, layer up and get some wool clothes. Especially wool socks if you can. You'll get it all figured out soon enough.

Here in Texas, I lost power at my place, my dad picked me up and took me to his place. Then they lost power but had a fire place soo we split wood to stay warm. No one was prepared for this in Texas.

Texas has gotten hit hard! Thanks for sharing! Blow Torch... What a great idea! Will be adding that to our kit! Glad you survived!

No matter the content always entertaining!!!! I definitely feel the pain of this stupid cold. Oklahoma is right here with you, I haven’t lost power 👏👏🙌🙌 but did have water freeze up at the well pump.

Oh my goodness you are a warrior! I get this! Lonewolf RV trailer, had I not had family I would have frozen to death along with my sweet Pibble (Pitbull). This will never happen to me again! I will be ready!

If you disliked this video? I dislike you. Stuck down here in Houston so I couldn’t imagine being in Dallas right now. This man is a prime example of having a fighting spirit when life gets rough

Glad you did this video, thanks!

We are located in Austin. Wife and son 💤 in our jeep and my dogs and I 💤 in my truck! We also filled up at QT!

Praying for you brother and all the Texans!

My husband and I enjoyed watching this video from Gulfport, Mississippi on Friday, February 19, 2021. Much love to you for sharing the trials and tribulations owning an RV. Smiles

Did 16 days with no power in my home. Ice storm Christmas Eve 1996. Virginia. The year you were born. Had enough limb damage that the woodstove was well fed. Whole house was warm in 4 days. No water having a well and no power/generator. Melted ice and snow on the stove for whore bath water. Listened to battery powered AM radio and read 4 books next to the stove. Always keep food stored in your home/RV. And keep the RV full of fuel/propane/water. It can be your shelter. Events like this can cripple you. As you now know. Love the channel. Catching up on some old posts. Fix the RV. LOL.

That charger cord was gnarly! Eye opening for sure.

Nearby in Fort Worth, been a crazy few days. Stoked to see you made it through safely, how bout that sunshine today eh!?

What can I say? My 1st and hopefully, my last, 6day severe power outage crises! Made it through the Grace of God!

Stay warm Mitchell, perseverance through hard work 💪 We warmed up today nicely in Golden. The cold took out the alt in my son's 4runner yesterday, got it changed out today... about 36 right now. Hope it flows your way. 👍👍😁✌

I feel your pain man! Over here in Tyler its been the same. Water lines froze, aerobic system malfunction, outside faucet busted. Hand in there !! It will be over soon

One thing we are good at is adapting and overcoming

Wow, thanks for sharing with us the experience!!

Thanks for the Vid, its a good snapshot of the times and what your doing to cope, i liked the content,

Definitely don’t miss the snow here in Florida!

Here in Michigan we just go about our lives, it does not stop the world with a little snow, cold, or power loss, you will survive.......I have faith in you Texans......

You just earned my lifelong subscribership this is the real stuff the gritty side of reality that you cant find elsewhere. Mitchell great work keep it up and thank you for the amazing content i hope it warns up soon

Respect for hanging in, and keeping yourself going brother stay safe

Today here in Maryland we got at least 3 inches of ice. I would take snow any day over ice.

Its a freaking winter wonder land over here in South Arkansas lol we got 16 inches worth of snow

This wholesome video is what we need sometimes. The reason being is they don’t show the struggle behind the camera.

Glad you made it thru 🤙🏼 love the videos

When I was in Highschool autotech my teacher put a car on the battery charger supposedly one of those smart chargers that would stop. long story short it ended up boiling the battery. I don't blame you at all for being scared with that charger melting.

Winning is the only thing on my mind too Mitchell 🇺🇸 only the strong survive brother

It's a learning experience. Got to be prepared for anything and everything. Living in the Northeast, we experience it all. Blizzards, deep freeze, hurricanes and even tornadoes from time to time. Expecting the unexpected is a way of life here.

Thanks for the video. Love your humor!

Just a comment for the algorithm mate. Take care guys

I live in Baytown fairly close to the track . We just started getting a small amount of water after being shut off for days

Way to keep it going man! cold for a long time sucks when you stuff isn't build for it but your making all the right moves and you be prepared for next time!

Best safe than sorry. We've been fighting the snow here in the Sipp. Only the strong take a bad situation and grow from it. Keep up the good work my guy

I feel for you Stapleton and your fellow Texans , I live in Alberta about nine hours north of the Montana border and it’s cold here right now but that’s normal here so we’re prepared for it plus most of our heat is from natural gas . I know we need to lessen our carbon footprint but I’m concerned about relying solely on electric for these reasons . Stay strong and good luck , your attitude is commendable .

I do a lot of RVing in the north. I love it so much i push my luck with freezing temps. Go on over to Harbor Freight and get yourself a $15 heat gun. It has saved my butt more times than I care to mention. Its just handy to have.

Thoughts and prayers fellah. Learning is hard and keeps you humble. Lol at the bright side, won't ever happen to you again! Stay safe and warm.

Always expect the unexpected! Life has taught us constantly that no one is safe from nature's fiery 💯

I don't care what you post im watching

AWSOME job documentation , in Jacksonville Florida we use many space heaters , and people die all the time so I buy new space heaters every year

Videos like this make me feel much better about retiring to the Sandhills of NC, with no snow and very few 10 degree days.

Thank god for this upload.. I live in frisco Texas and it has been a shit storm over here.. power and water has been out and also the apartment complex right across from me caught fire and reignited for a total of 26 hours. Everyone was so unprepared haha

You can tell you use to cold weather. Walking around in the snow in a T-shirt. Most those guys are freezing there balls off there.

Have you at least done some snow cyclones in the Escalade? Lol stay safe brother. Just another winter here in Michigan 😉

It's mind blowing how much winter suck when it reaches areas that never get cold/snow. Living in Canada, everyone is prepared, it's just another regular day. -20°C shes just starting to get a little chilly, 4-5 feet of snow? Boys bring the snowmobiles out. but life continues like any other day. I feel sorry for you guys for having to go through that shit show. Stay safe and warm

Wont say I'm right there with ya but we are over on the south side near i20 and park springs. Power shut off Monday about 3 am and didn't come back until 36hrs later for us. Pulled the little 4k generator out and ran some cords in to a heater and so we could charge the phones. Got the fireplace stoked up and went ahead and rode it out. Went out for more gas on Tues. Told work put me down for some vacation days. No sense in venturing out and bending up a ride. Especially when it'll be in the 60s next week. If it woulda got worse we would have dug out the kerosene heaters and moved forward. Fortunately the power came back. News said fifteen Arlington schools were flooding with broken pipes. I cant imagine how many homes suffered that fate with people bailing out and leaving them unattended. Glad you are safe. I hope you are taking good care of your lady friend. She didn't look near as pleased in this vid. "Keep Moving Forward!"

I'll bet they have road greaters and other heavy equipment that can help. That's what they are doing here in Oklahoma. Boy did I pick a piss poor time to move here lol 😆😂🤣. Keep in mind that they do make smart chargers that do kick off when the battery is full and right back on when the battery charge gets low again but they have circuitry that monitors it

She should be wearing her seatbelt in that rogue

Thanks for sharing, stay safe, and keep up the good work.

Stay safe boss, we've had as low as -19c here in Sweden the last few days and that's really low for the southern part of the country where I live. I hope that the good weather returns quickly and that you can keep doing you 💪

These storms and temps sucked ass, I got called out at midnight Monday and ended up stuck in a snow drift (gas fields in BFE, Oklahoma no plows for days)

I live in Dallas too and when our power went off we try and buy a generator but couldn’t find one should of bought one way before the storm came

I thoroughly enjoy all of your content. No need to stick to one thing. Its what makes you who you are!! Keep doin what your doin bud. Love the content!

Thanks for sharing Bro.