Overland Off Road Truck Camping in my Ford F250 - Flat Tire While Trail Riding to Mountain Lake
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Good to see you’re up ‘n running again.
And now … curious about this van build!
Hannah was in disbelief about the flat, and I'm in disbelief that she looks hot even fixing a tire!
Get a torque multiplier.
That would be a nice way to camp at my age... I've entered.
Done
Props to having the proper size spare. So many don't when they upgrade the tire/rim package.👍
The stock lug wrench typically wont fit the lugs that come on the stock vehicle either.
Yes I was very impressed that it had matching wheel and tire size when she pulled it out from under the pick up also
She needs a torque multiplier.
What did she put back in the spare tire's place after the install?
agreed. upgrading mine tomorrow...
Tire changing in yoga pants....my day is complete. Thank you Doc!
Build a ramp of dirt to roll the tire up to the hub. If you time it right the lugs can be matched up.
Off roading is all about overcoming obstacles and you handled it just right! Glad you made it out ok. Stay safe and happy trails 👣. Great video thanks for sharing!
She doesn’t go off routing, she writes very minor dirt trails.
Thank you John for helping Hannah out if you're watching this very nice of you thank you so much
I have five children. My most favorite moment is when we brought each of their cars home. They were smiling like a jackass eating briars when we were picking their car up. Each of them followed me home and when we pulled in the driveway, they got out of the car thinking they were done. I said, "Hey, where are you going? You have a tire to change." They looked at me like I had two heads lol. I said , " change the tire on your car. " Wiped that smile right off, but they new how to change the tire on their car lol! Stay safe and God bless!
Dad done the same with mom, she had to change the wheel before he let her loose in the car.
Like 50 plus years ago. 😂👍
Hey doc,. Even when it's not the adventure we plan, it's still an adventure!
True.😎👍
@@dragalochta4531 Right on, the only stories some one will buy you a beer for are ones with challenges you either met or you were defeated by. : )
@@trimbaker1893 that's it man... no fun if its easy huh.🙂
Hannah, you’re not just beautiful and intelligent. You are also resilient! Thank you for bringing us these amazing videos!
thats her you tube personality dude. You don't know how she is in real life!
If you have room for a Large 4 way lug wrench you can use the V shape under the tire to provide leverage for lifting onto the lugs.
Bushcraft style: Find wood at least 1 1/2 - 2 inches wide x 3-4 ft length or cut it.
Tie the top with cordage and use the sticks v shape under the tire for leverage
Air bag brackets...get them leveled out correctly and the bolts tight. Then have some shop run a weld along the bottom of the brackets.
I assume just to stop it from shifting which would not require the two pieces to be welded together.
Heh Joe, Running a little weld along the bottom is a great tip. Those bolts either aren't correctly torqued or just not up to the job without a little s'support'. !
I was even going to suggest as a "trail repair" to add some bolts in those slots as a filler, to provide support to those bolts holding the brackets in place... then do exactly as Joe suggested.
You shouldn’t be needing to run a short weld on suspension stuff. If it’s slipping you’re doing something wrong
@@Fordgroup00 please go remove all the welds from the bracketry on your suspension. I'll wait.
I think the tire change is my favorite thing she has done. The way she explained everything let you know she is a very smart and capable person.
Tip on loosening/tightening lug nuts: Mechanical advantage is greater when you pull up against the ground, rather than pushing down with your weight on the other side of the nut. (A 3-foot length of iron pipe to slip over the handle also comes in handy.)
In a pinch an iron pipe will do. However, a torque wrench is much better to get the adequate torque on the lug nut but ensuring that one doesn't over torque the nut and stress the threads. Also tightening in the 'star' pattern is important. The technique you are suggesting (pulling up) is okay when loosening the lug nuts but not ideal for tightening where one needs a lot more control on the correct torque.
Same size spare is the trick. A small bottle Jack is all that I have used. Keep smiling. Everyday is a new day
We have found that the trips we enjoyed the most aren't the ones where everything went well. Years later we are still laughing about our adventures where the unplanned and unexpected happened. Those are memory makers!
Hey Hannah, I am a small guy and had to learn how to do things without help and I don't want you to ever get panicked or stuck again. So here's what I do to put all my tires on. I have a big 2 to 3-foot screwdriver but you could use a thin but stout pipe. You roll the tire up on 1 end and you can pull it up into position. or if it is still too heavy you can put a log or something under the pipe and push it down. You are just using leverage to help put your tire up and into postion. You would be surprised how easy it makes it. Hope this helps.
It doesn't take much to stop and offer assistance, ask if you're alright at least thank you John and Kathy
Exactly. Common rule of off-roading. More so, when someone is struggling with a solution.
Amen! Every time someone passes another in need I wish that they could feel what it’s like to be in need!!
Ted bundy would agree with you.
I'm always amazed when strangers stop to help someone in need. Earlier this year, I had accidently drove my car into a deep snow spot and became stuck. Two different strangers stopped to help me get my car out. With their help, and the advice of a person passing by, we got my car out. People can be really nice, glad you had some travel your way!
I’m so proud of you! You brought memories of when I taught my daughters how to change a tire.
Tire to heavy tip: If you get the tire in position and the sit with your legs around the tire and under the truck you will be able to lift the tire with your thighs positioned on the tread. This will help you to see the lugs as you get it in the right position. You can also rock the tire as you get your legs under it, thus lifting the tire. Hope this makes sense and helps in the future.
your there stay, no need to rush back when your out in the wilderness at peace. a tire plug kit and a portable inflator usually all you need. also get a cb or 2 way radio for emergency purposes plenty to choose from get a good quality one obviously.
A lot of people burn pallets for firewood. Pallets are cheap like they are. Leaves nails all over the campsites. Number 1 reason for offroad flats. DON'T BURN PALLETS campfires. Glad you got the tire changed and a nice couple stopped for help. Enjoying your videos. Thanks.
Very smart that you have a full-size spare. A battery powered impact wrench is a must...
Doc, surprised I never commented on this video! My dear, you are an unstoppable woman, even though you had help, you were obviously ready to do this on your own and you would have solved all the problems before you. This is why I watch your videos, you are an inspiration! While I may worry about you I know you will figure out any situation you come across! My respect for you is boundless!
Here's a little trick that will enable you to lift heavy tires onto the wheel hub...... Just sit on the ground and wedge the top of your feet on either side against the tire in the underside curve. Hold the sides of the tire with your hands around the middle, and then use your feet as levers to raise the tire, while also lifting with your arms. You just need to lift it a few inches up onto the wheel lugs. Makes lifting the tire way easier
Omg you are a savage…so so smart.
The mountaineers club in Washington state has a list of 10 essentials that every wilderness hiker backpacker should have with them at all times. They are extra food, extra clothes, extra water, map, compass, tarp, fire starter, headlamp, first aid, knife. The one time I didn’t bring these with me on a short day hike near Mount Rainier it was blue sky sunny and 70 Plus degrees. Climbed a small peak,A summer squall all moved in, and within 15 minutes it was snowing uphill and blowing 40 miles an hour. We had to run down the mountain, to stay warm. Can we fallen or injured ourselves we very easily could’ve died from hypothermia. Hannah, you should come up with a list that every truck camper should always have with them no matter how short the trip or how good the anticipated weather So that people can so whatever problem comes her way without assistance from outside. He would be doing a great service to yourself and all Your followers and future backwoods truck campers of the world. So proud of how you handled that flat and innervated with the tools you had, you’re amazing. Take care be well and see you next time. Greg
I think the thing I like the most about these videos, is that when you get out to a place like that island or where ever, your tone lowers to an almost whisper. The reverence and humility that you show is so respectful. Thank you for taking us to these places and sharing your adventures. Each is as special and unique as yourself.
"secret budget van build", not a secret now. :D This sounds awesome!! Can't wait to see what you come up with there.
I put a small lift & larger tires on my jeep jk. I'm not quite as young as i used to be & thought for sure i was gonna bust a gut changing a flat.
Props to you & glad someone stopped by to offer assistance
I wish you would consider wearing a floatation device when on the water. I know I'm a bit of a nag about it. What happened to my friend, who was a strong swimmer was he fell off his small sailboat which sounds like no big deal but it blew away faster than he could swim and he drowned. He never liked to wear a life jacket.
It amazes me that people would pass you and not stop to help.
Thank God for that nice couple, John and Kathy.
Also remember to pressurize your spare often,,nothing like a flat spare.
Kudos to the couple that stopped to help and shame on those that couldn't be bothered to stop and at the very least check on you. It doesn't take any real time to be helpful/gentlemanly to just check on anyone on the side of the trail. You never forget the first time someone stops to help and because of that you will always try and pay it forward if possible.
Sounds like a "God Moment" with help arriving for the tire just when you needed it. I have experienced many such moments in my life.
Good moment.
Good Job Dr. Hannah, Meee tooo... I drove across a cattle guard out in Colorado last month, a hunk of steel was sticking up enough to puncture my tire. I jammed six plugs into the hole and used my compressor to pump it up every five or six miles until I got back to where I was staying. There I was able to get my spare down and changed the blown tire. The one thing I had in my rig that helped the most.... a great sandwich in my cooler. Yep, you can get through hard times with a good sandwich better than you can get through good times with a hard sandwich or something like that. : ) Right on. George.
You need a metal 1 1/2” pipe you can put over the tire iron to extend the iron and have much more leverage for loosening or tightening lug nuts.
We had a punctured tire at 12,000’ on jeep trails along the high American Pass in SW Colorado
Reset, is good advice. I'm glad you made that decision. Also thankful someone stopped to help you.
Hello my friend. I just would like to let you know that air bags don't really help with articulation. What you need are heavy duty springs with airbags inside them and some heavy duty shocks. That will help a lot.
Icon!😉
How do you get leaf springs with air bags inside them?
@@loveracing1988I don't how you would do that lol. not leaf springs.. coll springs.
@@jk_wrangler13 kind of problematic because the truck has leaf springs.
I’ve watched a number of your videos and really enjoy your upbeat and positive personality. You are doing what one day I would love to do. Thanks for sharing your adventures and showing us all the beauties that this world has to offer.
We get so caught up in day to day life, we forget the true essence of life. Thanks for reminding us that there’s so much more out there for us to enjoy.
"It's not an adventure until something goes wrong"
Torque specs on those tires are probably big numbers, but you'll be ok getting them tight as you can and heading directly to the tire store. If you stop, maybe give them a check to see if they have loosened.
They're likely only 150ft lbs. You'd be surprised how low the torque needs to be. It's not important that they are torqued down properly. (I'm a mechanic....trust me ;) )
Omg the advice on the internet remains very questionable. Wheel lug nut torque is lower than most people realize and it does matter. Most car and light truck lug nuts are grossly over torqued. That can cause modular type rotors to warp, it fatigues the wheel stud when it’s stretched beyond the yield point and it creates a major pia when you get a flat and need to change your tire with hand tools. Most folks have no clue....bolt torque is a simple method of actually stretching the stud to provide a clamping force. Look into it and you can learn what actually goes on.
@@wymansst I do not know what year Dr. Hannah's F250 is, but a 2018 F250 is 165 ft lbs according to the manufacturer. I would trust the Ford engineers more than I would random people on the internet. I would say that very few lug nuts are over-torqued, and both the rotors, studs and nuts routinely (every time she stops) see far more forces on those surfaces than 165 ft lbs. The place where I get my tires ALWAYS hand torques the nuts to the factory spec.
@@dahveed284 In my area in Southern Ma and RI that's a rarity. Most shops impact wheels on and off and create the issues I described. The tire chains and muffler shops are usually the worst offenders.
I just take my 18" extension and snug it down pretty good. The studs are big and the nuts are a locking design, so not much is really needed although you CAN torque them a lot. Trust me, the nuts and the wheel will weld themselves on so bad you need to kick them off with your heel.
Thankfully you had help and you're safe. Life lesson learned . And you shined like the Sun in the end.
Once you get those brackets back where they are supposed to be, have a professional welder just put a tack weld or two on both sides. Those two bolts are obviously holding up a lot of weight.
A “tack weld” is meant to hold two pieces together Temporarily. Until
The final weld can be made !
@@Soothsayer-rs5nb BS I am a welder. You can place a substantial enough tack weld to support this kind of weight without running a full bead. If those brackets were intended to be held in place with nuts and bolts, a tack weld would augment the nuts and bolts. Think about it.
@@johnswick4593 You're embarassing yourself...you're not a welder! every welder understands what a tack weld is used for !
@@Soothsayer-rs5nb I can't believe you are actually using this forum for a pissing contest. You started this crap with me on another You tube Vlog. Go away
@@johnswick4593 Not a pissing contest. Here is the definition of a tack weld from Google -> "Tack welds are essentially temporary welds that help to hold two metals in place. The main purpose of the tack weld is to hold the two pieces of metal in place while you apply the actual, final weld." Hope you learned something today !
Hannah kudos to you for conquering the day. Your not an idiot. Things happen you handled it good. Nice job. I personally think your a great young lady and are doing fine. Keep it up. Don't stop doing what your doing.
Great job girl on the tire. Just remember, loosen the lug nuts while the truck is on the ground. Jack up and remove tire. Install spare and lug nuts. Tighten lug nuts in a criss cross pattern. Lower truck off jack. Re-tighten lug nut in criss cross patter. If needed you can stand on the tire lug wrench and give it a little umf to tighten a wee bit more. As for the people that did not stop to help, SHAME ON THEM. Chin up girl you got this. Cheers from Florida.
I'm sorry for the tire problems. You always pull through. You are a woman of many talents.
You should probably get a battery powered impact wrench
Makita high torque with 5 ah batteries !
she could do a corded electric.. those HD with 8 lugs, damn those batteries. I carry a little 6A generator and the corded one.
@@bgd73 I rotated tires on both my Tremor and a friend's Tremor and still had half a battery charge left on my Ryobi 4ah battery on my impact gun. Spun off the 150ft/lb lug nuts with no issues at all.
If your going to have that kind of luxury item then I'm sure you pull a trailer behind your rig for all the stuff you must bring. No thanks.
@@bgd73 battery powered tools have come a long way. Battery powered impacts will rip 8 lugs off in under 30 secs if you fast enough.
Your a lucky girl those folks stopped to help you. Always be prepared for back roads travel. Glad your safe
and all worked out.
Hi Hannah,
The worst thing is get a flat tire even worse when you out on your adventures.
I’m glad you got it changed be safe out there!
A tip. When you have a flat tire and can't lift the tire. Put the tire against the studs and adjust the jack until you can rock the tire back and forth pushing it into place. Then once you have a lugnut or two on. Get the tire off the ground and tighten down the lugnuts and then drop it until you can put torque on the lugnuts. Good luck Doc.
I can't believe she's out on the water without a life jacket. I'm sure that water is ice cold. Better safe than sorry.
Yes, even expert swimmers should always wear a life jacket.
When mounting the tire you can use the jack to raise or lower the vehicle to match them up or use a block and a lever to raise the tire.
Please tell me when you tighten up the Lugnuts you didn’t go around in a circle and you did do star pattern? Other then that nice place your camping
Interesting that Nascar goes around in a circle.
@@williambranham6249 exactly!
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@@ferretapocalypse i would think thats pretty important that your tires dont fall off if you're racing at 200 mph
@@williambranham6249 This not NASCAR!
I often wondered from watching your videos what you would do if you had a flat tire out in the middle of nowhere??? Now I know ,,,, you change it!!! WOW what a gal !!!
You're every man's dream. An intelligent, gorgeous woman who can wrench.
Lmao calm down
Speak for yourself I like them dumb and clean
2 decent size sticks, left and right side of tire, lift with the sticks, and use a knee or shoulder to set the tire on the studs, if you're alone when this happens. When you lift with the sticks, it tends to tilt the tire in, which gets it pretty close to where you need it. Sometimes right on.
Never cared for campers until the "doctor" put yoga pants on one .
I’d love to put some “air “ in her tires 😎
Always a good idea to drop tire pressures on rocky roads, gives the tires flexibility to roll over sharp rocks and objects
Knowing how to change a tire should be required knowledge when getting a driver's license.
seeing you be frustrated made me feel like im not alone in my frustration with unluckiness with random events that hit a person out of nowhere. thank you for sharing your journey and, this time, your emotional frustration.
Glad you found some help. I once had a blowout on my Chevy 2500 on the way to the airport. I was scheduled to trade it in when I returned from a business trip so, like you, I had removed all my tools, inclding 4-way lug wrench. I could not remove lug nuts with standard lug wrench due to being torqued down. Called my sister who came to rescue. She called AAA and stayed with truck while I continued to airport.
Glad you got the tire changed out, sad people passed in such a remote spot and didn't help, kudo's to those that did...
Good job on changing the tire. You made the best of an unplanned event. Helps us all appreciate the beauty you surround yourself with even more.
You did good changing that tire Doc. One thing to put in your kit if you have to do it again is the is a rod you can get probably off a tool truck but it has a flat spoon on the end of it. So what you do is slide the spoon under the tire and use it to lift the off ground just enough to line it up with the lugs and slide it on. It takes very little effort and is way easier than trying to lift the whole tire.
Tire plug kit is a must. Even if you don't off road. Saved me a few times without even having to remove the tire. Of course a plug kit is really no good without an air compressor.
A four way lug wrench is always handy along with a half inch lithium impact. Place rocks or wood under the axel as a safety backup. Next time you can adjust the axel height equal with the tire so no lifting required. Love the lake Hannah hope you return and catch a tasty trout.
Perseverance in the dictionary has a picture of Hannah Straight next to it. To navigate all those narrow roads over the mountains only to have a flat in the middle of nowhere and then have the composure to figure out what you needed to do with out your normal tools 😉 very impressive. When you removed that full size spare and dragged it out from underneath your 🚚 truck was so impressive. That tire had to weigh twice as much as you. I was happy John n Cathy came to your aid mounting the tire. I think 🤔 your call to have some fun and unwind paddle boarding was the best call, you needed that and that area was so amazing it would have been so hard just to leave. Going back to start of trail was the perfect call. Life happens and you always make the best of things! Loved 😍 the Salad 🥗 n a jar, what a great idea. Thank you Hannah, can't wait for the next adventure!
Great job on overcoming the adversity. Stuff happens, but you followed my principles of adapt, overcome and persevere! I know you will definitely won't forget your off road box 💪🙏🤦♂️
Really glad you got your tired fixed. Beautiful day . Thank you for your positive videos.
Glad there was somebody kind enough to stop by. Stay safe out there! Looking forward to more adventures and content!
Hannah, you don't have to lift the tire onto the axle. Put the spare next to the axle and line up a lug hole on the spare with the highest lug bolt. Let the Jack down slowly until they meet. Push the spare a little onto the top lug, then raise the jack. This will pull the spare onto the axle.
Excellent suggestion. One slight correction. With a fully inflated spare tire, typically she would need to raise the height on that axle to bring it to the correct height for the lug nut studs to line up with the holes on the rim and then carefully slide the wheel taking care not to damage the threads on the studs.
Glad you were able to get some help. The view was amazing. Please stay safe and aware. Blessings to you.
Staying positive through it all. Nothing comes easy in life. Beauty and reward Of it all. love it!
hint use the lug wrench placed at 3 o'clock then stand on it with your weight while holding on to the side of the truck. bounce using your weight as leverage. its works. taught my daughters this method to get a snug fit.
Good job Dr. Hanna changing that tire even if John did help wrestle the spare into place. I’m impressed.
Tighten in a star pattern. Slightly tighten a lug but, then go to opposite side, continue around wheel until all lugs are good and tight. Get them torque tightened when possible.
Yes, enjoy the evening, then get to repair shop soon.
Get some sort of heat deflector ASAP.
if a tire is too heavy, put a rock below the hub and roll the tire onto a big enough rock that lines up the bolt patter on the hub, you may need to back it off the ramp and readjust to finally match the bolt pattern, but I was taught that years and years ago when I couldnt lift a wheel and tire.
Hannah, I'm proud of you!!! No one has probably told you this but your eyes told me how you were feeling about the flat tire. But you pushed through it and came out with a great result which tells me that there isn't much in life that you can't handle. GREAT JOB. I wish my daughter could do this, but I have been awaken at two in the morning to fix her tire 🤣
Hello dear my name is Darcy I am a 68-year-old man I seen your lovely video and it’s amazing the country out there it’s so gorgeous peaceful I grew up camping all my life I bought me a truck campers like yours but it’s a little bigger one it’s a full-size with a Ford 250 and I go to the lakes in California to go fishing enjoy the mountains and the beautiful lakes keep up your ventures have fun enjoy the beautiful mountains and the beautiful lakes I always logon enjoy your videos they’re absolutely some awesome videos you to show and the sea your eyes light up you are enjoying every bit of it and that’s what it’s all about keep it up Darcy and Snoopy snoopy isn’t with me anymore life goes on 👍
There are back ups, like a green slime spray or gallon size for off road, quick patch and drive. Just spray into tire & slime spreads in and inflates your tire, just drive to balance the spread of the tire. Works great when you have to cut the lawn & all tires are flat.
Thata girl. I new you would get to that lake. Great compromise to get the paddle board out, and then go. I'm proud of you.
Good luck sweet Hannah!
Hi Hannah, i admire you strength during adversity, many folks would have given up already.
To get a heavy tire into place like you had to do, keep a flat board/lever that's 3' long and a 2"-3" piece of pipe about 4"-6" long, give or take which is at any hardware/home store, as a fulcrum and stick it under the tire then kneel on the board (always keep a pair of plastic cupped knee pads in an off road vehicle) and lift the tire into place. Do any manipulation of orientation of holes on the ground. It's not easy but it makes the impossible possible for people who can't lift heavy tire assemblies. 😀
When you're getting your tires and spare worked on, get some heat insulation and wrap the exhaust pipe where it's near the spare... No more melted tires.
Try considering a coil-over shock absorber setup. Better than air bags and allows for articulation. If you get the right package.
Thank God for good Samaritans, even though these days it seems like you have to be cautious even when helping others. But you were challenged, adapted, and overcame. It's all that any of us can do in life, safe travels.
Hi Hannah. The puncture experience is all part of off road travel. Carry a few 1 quart bottles of "Slime", a high quality tire inflating compressor, "Torque Multiplier"wheel nut removal tool, some 2x4 blocks for the jack, and maybe a square of high quality plywood as a jack base for soft ground. It's a good idea to always wear high quality leather gloves to minimize hand injuries. As Jeff below suggests, an electric impact wrench is certainly the way to go if the torque multiplier tool is too heavy, and cumbersome for you to handle. Happy, and safe travelling, Hannah.
Just a tip for heavy tires if you sit flat on the ground with your legs under the truck you can roll the tire up onto like your knees area and then lift the tire up to the lugs with your legs pretty easy
Well Hannah you're not stupid we all make mistakes. This could have been much worse but you had the tools you needed and luckily a new friend to help move that huge tire. Blessing always come in many forms when we need them most. Hope you survived going back to the real world for a bit. Good always triumphs the bad.
I carry a pvc pipe about 2' as an exstender just for the occasional really stiff lug nut. Can also use a iron pipe. Needs to be big enough to fit the end of the breaker bar. Also get the one from harbor freight that's like a long socket Wrench/ breaker bar 1/2" as my nut lug remover. Makes changing tires easier. Also use a 40 ton hydraulic jack. F350 dually diesel/ big foot 3500 camper combo. Cheers from California
Turn lemons into lemonade. You are a hoot! You and the mountains are both gorgeous. Rock on Hannah!
Dr. Hannah...loved how you turned the lemons we get in life sometimes...into a great "Arnold Palmer" (unsweetened tea with lemonade). :-) Thanks for showing great perseverance and grit...that tree and lake you showed us was amazing...the glory and majesty of God. Thanks again, stay safe, and God bless.
You handled that whole situation like a PRO! Nothing can stop you, that is GREAT to know! Love your videos, keep up the GREAT work!
Worst case you are plenty prepared to wait for help! This was fun, and not easy to film. Thanks for sharing!
Hats off to you , not scared off going off road and taking goat trails , to fix that you can jack the truck up let the air out straighten that bottom bracket and tighten the bolts and finally weld it , it’ll only take 10 or so mins to do it , save a bunch of money
If you have a small camping shovel you can use it to help line up and lift the tire to the lugs it makes it easier and saves your back. Have a good one!
Hey Doc. I know it is worrying you about the flat. Everyone has them, new tire, old tire whatever. Your good, just relaxes and everything is going to be fine. And it's hot get out of those stretch pants and enjoy the summer if you can. Love watching your videos, you are so inspiring for an old fossil.
I know this was a while ago, but yep, better safe than sorry. Wise choice to head back into town since you had no spare. I had a flat in MT recently, luckily, had a spare. But, I did break the exhaust and had to cut a camping trip short to get it fixed. Turbo charged, it could have screwed up the fuel mixture and damaged a piston if I didn't. Don't want something like that miles from reception. I'm enjoying catching up on all your past adventures. Thank you so much for documenting them and sharing!!!
You did very good given your experience and physical limitations. When mounting a tire get the top center stud lined up first and the other 7 will just fall into place. The old fashioned rubber/tar rope plug kits are still very useful to plug a tire on the road. Starting fluid/Ether, a grill lighter or torch and some air will reseat a bead that had come off. It's a explosion, so be careful doing that if you have never done it before. Also those 12V DC mini air compressors come in handy. Remember these are Load E tires on Ford Super Duty trucks. The front takes 60 PSI and the back takes 70 PSI. The 8 lug nuts on each tire have to be very tight at around 157 FT/LBS torque as well. Never the less you did a great job hon! You should be proud of yourself!
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When camping, climbing, hiking a good rule of thumb for gear is: 3 is 2, 2 is 1 and 1 is none. Mad props to you for Calmly tackling the problem and working through it!!! Even if the couple didn’t stop to help, you would have gotten the tire on, your always capable of more than you think.
Just a little tip .....when changing your tyre always tighten the nuts opposites ...top ...bottom ...left then right and so on ...it just sits the wheel better ....keep the adventure going , we live but once
Ain’t that the way things go! Way to go though.. You got her done! Can’t imagine how heavy those tires are. My 17” wheels on my van take some work to lift up and get aligned. Your positive attitude is amazing.
What's in your off road bin, list might be nice. this is a good reminder to me to consider what I need in my 4x4
You are one tough camper. You faced the challenge and overcame it in style. Well done Hannah!!!