@@oddcouple4x476 Anything a human makes it's not going to be perfect no matter how much you pay. 60 million dollar boats have issues as well, this is why we have warranties and customer service.
Its great that Storyteller Overland allowed you to use one of there open bays. Storyteller Overland sounds like a great company and group of people! Thumbs Up!!!
Your certainly alot more calm about this leak then I wouldve been. Brand new, so expensive and it leaks! I worked at an auto factory for 30 years, we water tested our vehicles before they left the factory. Cant believe they wouldn't water test those before selling them. Sorry NO EXCUSES for this defect! Lucky for you that you had friends that helped make this fix easier then most new owners would have it. ✌💞
I bought a brand new 4 Wheel Camper last November, have not had a single problem with it, been very happy so far. Glad ya'll got your issues resolved. Happy Camping!
Thank you for sharing. Another option for people to search out water problems. Water travels in strange directions. My past class C was a nightmare. We ripped out entire right top front and replaced all framing etc. Sealed back up and water tested. What a job! However, a big learning curve. We used that RV for years then sold it. I too am buying a popup roof truck camper soon. Love yours. Enjoy!!!
I've watched several Four Wheel Camper factory tours and don't remember seeing them run finished campers through a spray rack to check for leaks. Mistakes can and will happen in a production process, but every effort should be made to insure that a leak free rig is delivered. My first RV, a brand new 1994 Skyline Aljo 5th wheel was delivered with a leak over the bed. I was about a 2 hour drive from the factory and was asked to bring the unit in where they took care of the problem. They were of course very apologetic, fixed the problem and returned my rig with several free upgrades as well. Problem was the rubber roof membrane had been cut too short and leaked where the front siding met the roof. Should have never happened. Biggest problem I think with the RV industry is the pace at which many manufacturers work, and their reliance on dealer networks to fix issues that shouldn't exist to begin with. Yes Joe and Kate, all rigs need some TLC once delivered, but at today's prices, I'd expect at the least a leak free unit. Kudos to you for publishing this video. Hopefully Four Wheel Campers will work diligently to eliminate similar owner angst going forward.
I'm sure a leak check was done, but we've put thousands of miles on the camper already so something may have shaken loose or that which caused the leak and why it didn't show after production.
Glad it was an easy fix and I knew Joe would fix it!! Love your new camper and 30 years ago it would have been my choice, so enjoy it and have all the off road adventures you can while you're young! It's nice to have all those fun crazy times to look back on and have no regrets about taking some wild chances. Time catches up with us and how! We love our class B Era and all the creature comforts it affords us and we're still on the road for 4 months in the summer but it doesn't look real promising this year! I had hoped to celebrate my 80th birthday in the Canadian Rockies this summer but may still be hunkered down! Good luck for getting back on the road!
Great job Joe I'm glad Adam & you were successful fixing the leak in the roof of your new truck camper . Glad that STORYTELLER OVERLAND treated Ya's well .
Great to have the support of Storyland. Awesome set up their workshop. Certainly don’t want to stretch the friendship. I like your setup. There are few negative comments but I don’t think it’s really up to others to judge. You live how you choose to. Thanks for the upload / story. I’m enjoying your videos. Well done.
Leaks are very frustrating. When my husband and I were first married; we lived in a mobile home. It had roof leaks that were incredibly hard to find. Here it was leaking at another part of the roof and running along a channel and the leak showed several feet from where the problem was located. I am so glad you figured out your leak and got it fixed. Happy trails!!
What's wrong with this? We wouldn't go back to that big camper...plus, we spent a month at the factory with that big camper having them fix warranty issues. th-cam.com/video/VcgMyWK9Gsk/w-d-xo.html
Bummer about the leak but if you were going to have one, you were in a great spot for it to happen. Good thing you found & repaired it before worse damage occurred. So an annoyance did not become a nightmare. I like the response from the mfg but it's cool that you could identify & fix it as part of getting to know your new home. Bonus footage pst repair was showing how beautifully the rig manages in a storm. How cool is it to have a backup bed? I watched your video with my first cup of the day, so cheers. Well done to all 3 here. Russos, 4WC & Storyteller Overland!
Stay safe guys. Even though you might feel you're at a stand still or limited in your adventures, you're helping all of us maintain "normal" by watching you explore.
This is a very good video, because it is realistic - even new things breaks and need repair - not to mention houuses, flats and other types of accommodation.
Leaks happen when least expected, water will find a way, but so did you. Way to go. Be safe and enjoy life. You 2 are lucky in soo many ways. Waiting for the next one.
Years ago when Little Guy made small teardrop campers I had a conversation with the production manager. He told me that early on they put silicone in the screw holes on the roof, then ran the screws in; the rain happily followed the silicone right down into the holes. They switched to filling the holes with butyl and the problem was solved.
Butyl tape was what was on there. So now, there’s the butyl under tracks and around the screw hole, dicor in the hole and I added some on top of every screw. It’s solid now
Here in Alabama the rainfall is second only to probably Seattle. We almost had the Rhino Eco Coat (expensive) applied to our 2006 Sprinter class B but instead the great folks at One of a Kind Customs did a great "scrape & seal" job on the entire roof.
Oh man, I was experiencing a touch of anxiety in the beginning of this video, but now I’m feeling much better...JOE TO THE RESCUE! Great job buddy 👍🏼👍🏼 (Your friends are super awesome 👏🏼)
Your setup is what I dream of. I am most curious of how it performs in winter camping. Froma a point a view of warmth. I am sure leaks will get worked out. I am most impressed by how the both of are willing to change the way live.
So far we've spent a few nights in there when it's below freezing. The heater keeps it toasty and we've run it every night for more than a week and still haven't switched to the second bottle of propane. Many FWC owners camp in the snow and use these for ice fishing.
Glad you're fixed. Hooray for friends and support! I also had to laugh at our minds working similarly. As you were describing the problem and showing locations, I was thinking "Is there a rack up there"? And when waiting for rain to test your repair, "get a hose". Great minds. Happy travels and stay well non-traveling for now.
Timing 🕑 is everything!!! How fortunate that this 🌧 happened in such a convenient LOCATION!! C'mon... a step ladder😄and an Indoor facility😍Perfect!!!! Stay safe and "distant"😷
Yay thank heavens your leak repair solution worked 👍👍 Guess even in a new camper there are bound to be a few unexpected challenges to work out. Just a few bumps in the road. Happy travels😊
Can't believe all the naysayers on your channel. Reminds me of when I used to go to the parade of homes and I would hear people constantly griping about the houses. I realized they were complaining because they were jealous.
Hey Guys! Love your channel and adventures. Glad you were able to repair that leak quick, because we all know what water will do to your rig in a hurry if left alone. Thanks for all you do, Dan - Oklahoma Tumleweeds.
When I saw the title of your video, I had a "Mr. Bill" moment: "Oh Noooooooooooooooo!" Glad you got it figured out. Happy Hunkering through the coronavirus crisis!
I’m just up the road in Arkansas, just north of Little Rock. If you find yourself needing a place to layover for a bit I’ve got plenty of room and would be glad to have you guys stop by.
They're still great campers. All new RVs have problems and bugs to work out - be it a FWC or any other. It's more about how the company addresses the problem - FWC got right back to me and said we could take it to any shop and they would cover the cost for the repair. They called us back a few days later to make sure the problem was taken care of.
I bought a brand new 2018 Lance camper two years ago and it leaked on the first rain. Come to find out the sky light had a hair line crack that allowed water to leak through a light fixture and down the wall. Lance fixed it right away. Stuff happens. Try buying a New stick house and see how many repairs have to be made. I agree RV quality needs to come up but keep in mind they are not built by robots.
@@TheBigdaddy9448 Some companies do a water spray test on every unit they make. I guess it's an extra step in the cost that some aren't willing to be bothered with and prefer to deal with on a per case basis as # are small overall
when i was a kid my parents bought a new Odyssey RV in the 80s. we were on day 2 or 3 heading to my grand parents house and had stopped in Amarillo Texas and everyone knows all it does in July is rains in Amarillo. that night my dad woke up yelling water was pouring in from around the vent. when we got to Tennessee we took the vent off and had to reseal the whole roof.
Story time with the wornout wrench... I was living in my truck camper at a remote work site. I told you about my old camper before, 10.5 feet of luxury, fully equipped. It was nice living in it. I think it was 1992. We had a couple of inches of slush come down and then it froze. And then, of course it thawed in the middle of the night. I woke up because the leak started right over the bed, right in the middle, right where I was sleeping. I woke up because my crotch was soaked. Needless to say waking up out of a deep sleep with a wet crotch was a bit confusing. It took a bit to wake up enough to figure out what was going on. The camper had a huge hatch over the bed, it was an escape hatch. The water from the sloppy wet slush snow had pooled around the hatch. The freeze broke the seal somehow and once it thawed the roof just decided to drip on me. Fortunately I had a sleeping bag on board so dropped the table down into the bed position and went back to sleep. I had some pots and pans under the leak to catch the water. The camper was old, late 70's vintage so it still had the old style sheet metal roof. Every year without fail you had to redo the seam paint on the seams. I had done it but must have somehow missed one tiny little spot. When I got home at the end of the work day I had to get up on the roof and reseal around the hatch. That night all was good. Thank goodness. I loved that old monster, such good times. I have said it before but the best camping we ever had as a family was in that huge old camper. I don't think I know anyone who has ever bought a new RV and not has at least 1 or 2 issues. My Arctic Fox trailer had the infamous leaky shower syndrome. That was an easy fix for me so instead of taking it 3 hours away to get warranty I just did my own fix. 13 years later the shower is still tight. The rest of the trailer leaks, but the shower is good. Loving this season.
Well we've been in many campers over the years and they ALL have things that need to get dealt with. You can't have something that experiences an earthquake everytime it goes down the road and not have things come up.
Some advice, when you go to take delivery, bring a pad and paper. Go through it in detail, turn everything on, run the heat/AC, stove, etc. If anything is wrong, write it down and have them repair it before you take final delivery. After you get it, take it on a few shake down runs and see if you have any other issues and if so, get those taken care of before any major trips and you should be all set.
In my home state. Did y'all go to Cheaha? Absolutely best place to see. I'll be touring the facility when things settle down. It is in my town, and I didn't even know. Outstanding product.
All new RVs have production problems and take awhile to fix. I have a 2018 Tiffin Allegro Bus 45OPP and it's been back to Red bay 2 times to get things straightened out.
Good luck dealing with four wheel camper. I finally got a new refrigerator in my camper that I bought in September. Never worked. Found our from the shop that did the repair that the refrigerator had been worked on before. So I was spent over $20k for a camper that they new had a defective refrigerator. And had to fight the whole way to get it taken care of.
My friend bought a new BIG FOOT. Dometic refrigerator worked sporadically out of the gate. Took it to the dealer 6 times for diagnostic and repair. Dometic refused to replace. Dealer has to follow the wishes of the manufacturer factory installed item, like refrigerator or AC. He was furious. After 7 months Dometic relented. Has worked perfectly for 3 years.
Glad you guys are out camping during the pandemic of 2020! Get away....If I weren't an essential employee I would be camping for the entire time lol. Stay safe out there.
Use Eternabond tape on all seals when you get a new rig, trailer or a motorcoach. Done dealing for 20+ years. No need for the annual roof caulking. I wish I found this product earlier.
Hello there. I'm seriously, maybe, / was (lol) considering one of these campers. BUT I really really don't handle situations well like you. It is refreshing to know that you seem to have fixed it so easily. My question is why wouldn't they have done this fix to begin with at Four wheel campers..... UHHGGGGG. Anyway , Enjoy your videos guys & safe travels out there, from WA state. :-) P.S. I hope you folks at Four wheel campers are following these videos of people you sell to!!…. Deal makers OR breakers!!
We understand but remember, every new RV has its bugs/issues to work out, even the multi-million dollar Prevosts have problems. It comes with the territory and is just something you accept and deal with. If you buy a camper that's going through an earthquake every time you go down the road, you'll have to handle situations like these. There is always the option of calling a tech or taking it in someplace but we prefer to do things ourselves.
@@Weretherussos This is why the RV industry will never change because people accept and even expect problems with brand new RV's. It should not be this way. Especially for the asking price.
WTR, glad it was easily found, back in 70s I had 3 roof top package in a row @ the front of this new SYANGOGUE , TOOK ME SOME TIME FLAT ROOFS, anyhow as I found 1, the other 2 were the same , the ELECTRICIAN, put caulking around the greenfield, but left a ‘SPACE’ IN BACK, should have ran his finger around to ensure it was solid , .MY company did NOT do the install, But I did the startup so it went ok Cheers From NJ🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Why were you doing the repairs again? I guess I'm thinking they should be doing that, no matter the situation. I like your channel and you guys are super sweet. The fact you aren't living down by the river in an old station wagon is excellent. This setup is tough, but what's with the popup? Got to be honest, I liked the van life. You guys helped us figure out our new van back when you had a van. I know the van had some issues, but man, the van that van....
It would have sidelined us to take it in someplace and have it fixed when I can do it myself in a matter of a couple hours. I prefer doing the stuff anyway because you're not always going to have a place to take it in.
@@Weretherussos Thanks for the the response. I do love the truck, it's super clean. Did I miss something with the white puppy? I'm sorry if you've had a loss...
I can attest to the FWC and their quality. We had two. The one piece roof rarely leak. FWC uses butyl tape under all the camper and roof penetrations. You might want to keep an eye on the marker lights in the front. I've seen one instance of water getting through in hard driving rain.
Any penetration of the roof is a risk. Rack tracks, 14 inch vents, or solar panel wiring... all introduce risk. After that, it’s just a matter of probabilities. Some critics have difficulties with risk analysis, and with probabilities. Good video about troubleshooting, then repair. Now go have fun!
Thanks for sharing your your repair 👍 hopefully that’s it. Also if your in North Carolina and need a place to park and get away for the virus issues let us know.
I’m going to state the obvious (what most people watching that follow you are thinking!!!) I sure hope your next rig comes from Storyteller Overland! Coulda, Woulda, definitely SHOULDA!
I have a 1983 SunLite popup truck camper that is far better built than those that are made by FWC. FWC use cheap materials and charge triple what they are worth. Every time I see one of those campers, my eyes pan to the cheap hydro shocks that help left the roof and the cheap vinyl that is used on the top surround. Canvass is way better and breaths and the windows in my SunLite are way bigger. PLus if you have a to get out of the camper quickly and can't get through the door how the hell you gonna get through the puny size windows of FWC. If FWC wants to give me one of their campers I'd make it into a kids play house that sits in the backyard....
Just a thought - I bet Storyteller would appreciate a link your description area. How about a video on how you created your relationships with the various venders as you tested different rigs? That would be really interesting. Catch you on your next vid...
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A leak on a brand new camper is ridiculous. Good ol RV industry QC.
For the price of these glorified pop ups they sure don't seem too great!
@@oddcouple4x476 Anything a human makes it's not going to be perfect no matter how much you pay. 60 million dollar boats have issues as well, this is why we have warranties and customer service.
@@vaughnburrows Thanks for the explanation! For a simple slide in that starts at 28 grand, i'm still not impressed ;)
A leak in a camper is a lot better then a leak in a boat. Glad you got it fixed 🙂 quickly. Now back on the road. Stay safe guys
Ha! So true.
It's great you can find some humor in it and shows you have a strong relationship in such a confined space.
Ha! Thanks Shekhar!
Its great that Storyteller Overland allowed you to use one of there open bays. Storyteller Overland sounds like a great company and group of people! Thumbs Up!!!
There is nothing more relaxing than sleeping with the sound of rain on the roof.
It is pretty nice!
Or disturbing?
I would suggest to mount a massive umbrella on the roof to minimize sound, if that's a thing for motor homes
Your certainly alot more calm about this leak then I wouldve been. Brand new, so expensive and it leaks! I worked at an auto factory for 30 years, we water tested our vehicles before they left the factory. Cant believe they wouldn't water test those before selling them. Sorry NO EXCUSES for this defect! Lucky for you that you had friends that helped make this fix easier then most new owners would have it. ✌💞
I bought a brand new 4 Wheel Camper last November, have not had a single problem with it, been very happy so far. Glad ya'll got your issues resolved. Happy Camping!
Nice! Glad you’re enjoying it!
Thank you for sharing. Another option for people to search out water problems. Water travels in strange directions. My past class C was a nightmare. We ripped out entire right top front and replaced all framing etc. Sealed back up and water tested. What a job! However, a big learning curve. We used that RV for years then sold it. I too am buying a popup roof truck camper soon. Love yours. Enjoy!!!
Thanks Bonnie!
I've watched several Four Wheel Camper factory tours and don't remember seeing them run finished campers through a spray rack to check for leaks. Mistakes can and will happen in a production process, but every effort should be made to insure that a leak free rig is delivered. My first RV, a brand new 1994 Skyline Aljo 5th wheel was delivered with a leak over the bed. I was about a 2 hour drive from the factory and was asked to bring the unit in where they took care of the problem. They were of course very apologetic, fixed the problem and returned my rig with several free upgrades as well. Problem was the rubber roof membrane had been cut too short and leaked where the front siding met the roof. Should have never happened. Biggest problem I think with the RV industry is the pace at which many manufacturers work, and their reliance on dealer networks to fix issues that shouldn't exist to begin with. Yes Joe and Kate, all rigs need some TLC once delivered, but at today's prices, I'd expect at the least a leak free unit. Kudos to you for publishing this video. Hopefully Four Wheel Campers will work diligently to eliminate similar owner angst going forward.
I'm sure a leak check was done, but we've put thousands of miles on the camper already so something may have shaken loose or that which caused the leak and why it didn't show after production.
Glad it was an easy fix and I knew Joe would fix it!! Love your new camper and 30 years ago it would have been my choice, so enjoy it and have all the off road adventures you can while you're young! It's nice to have all those fun crazy times to look back on and have no regrets about taking some wild chances. Time catches up with us and how! We love our class B Era and all the creature comforts it affords us and we're still on the road for 4 months in the summer but it doesn't look real promising this year! I had hoped to celebrate my 80th birthday in the Canadian Rockies this summer but may still be hunkered down! Good luck for getting back on the road!
I know how you feel. We tried celebrating my 40th in Italy but they shut the country down!
Great job Joe I'm glad Adam & you were successful fixing the leak in the roof of your new truck camper . Glad that STORYTELLER OVERLAND treated Ya's well .
Thanks Bob!
Great to have the support of Storyland. Awesome set up their workshop.
Certainly don’t want to stretch the friendship.
I like your setup. There are few negative comments but I don’t think it’s really up to others to judge. You live how you choose to.
Thanks for the upload / story. I’m enjoying your videos. Well done.
You just never no what you got, until you get it out there and put it thru it's paces. Good job on the repair, and happy trails to both of you
Leaks are very frustrating. When my husband and I were first married; we lived in a mobile home. It had roof leaks that were incredibly hard to find. Here it was leaking at another part of the roof and running along a channel and the leak showed several feet from where the problem was located. I am so glad you figured out your leak and got it fixed. Happy trails!!
Leaks are sometimes real hard to find where they come from, they can use tricky paths you'd never think about.
Yep - they can be tricky but luckily this one was pretty straightforward.
Storyteller fine hospitality. Thumbs up
Good job, great trouble shooting. A nice example of how to deal with problems before looking for who caused them.👍👍
Thanks Paolo!
Even house roofs leak. Congrats on your successful fix !
That they do and the first week in our old house when we bought it guess what, the roof leaked.
Wow, such a good testimony of Storyteller Overland.......would buy one just because of their help......such a great company!!!!!
They are good people!
pop ups are great, and FWC is probably the best. But a van is the only way to go
Not much I like more than hearing the rain on the roof of my van at night! Very cozy sleeping!
You started off with a beautiful and comfortable motorhome now you have this.
Wow guys.
What's wrong with this? We wouldn't go back to that big camper...plus, we spent a month at the factory with that big camper having them fix warranty issues. th-cam.com/video/VcgMyWK9Gsk/w-d-xo.html
Sorry guys this thing is not something you can live in full time the class b was better.
Bummer about the leak but if you were going to have one, you were in a great spot for it to happen. Good thing you found & repaired it before worse damage occurred. So an annoyance did not become a nightmare. I like the response from the mfg but it's cool that you could identify & fix it as part of getting to know your new home. Bonus footage pst repair was showing how beautifully the rig manages in a storm. How cool is it to have a backup bed? I watched your video with my first cup of the day, so cheers. Well done to all 3 here. Russos, 4WC & Storyteller Overland!
Thank you for that wonderful comment and Cheers!
Stay safe guys. Even though you might feel you're at a stand still or limited in your adventures, you're helping all of us maintain "normal" by watching you explore.
Ah so good we can help!
I truly feel for you guys! It must be so frustrating trying to get adjusted and a problem starts to pop up. Stay positive, we're rooting for you guys!
Glad you fix that leak it might gotten worst, love those vans at Storyteller. Be safe and stay healthy and enjoy camping and the weather.
Thanks Olga!
Sorry about the leak. What nice folks at STORY TELLER OVERLAND!
This is a very good video, because it is realistic - even new things breaks and need repair - not to mention houuses, flats and other types of accommodation.
Leaks happen when least expected, water will find a way, but so did you.
Way to go. Be safe and enjoy life. You 2 are lucky in soo many ways. Waiting for the next one.
Thank you CC!
Years ago when Little Guy made small teardrop campers I had a conversation with the production manager. He told me that early on they put silicone in the screw holes on the roof, then ran the screws in; the rain happily followed the silicone right down into the holes. They switched to filling the holes with butyl and the problem was solved.
Butyl tape was what was on there. So now, there’s the butyl under tracks and around the screw hole, dicor in the hole and I added some on top of every screw. It’s solid now
Here in Alabama the rainfall is second only to probably Seattle. We almost had the Rhino Eco Coat (expensive) applied to our 2006 Sprinter class B but instead the great folks at One of a Kind Customs did a great "scrape & seal" job on the entire roof.
Oh man, I was experiencing a touch of anxiety in the beginning of this video, but now I’m feeling much better...JOE TO THE RESCUE!
Great job buddy 👍🏼👍🏼
(Your friends are super awesome 👏🏼)
Your setup is what I dream of. I am most curious of how it performs in winter camping. Froma a point a view of warmth. I am sure leaks will get worked out.
I am most impressed by how the both of are willing to change the way live.
So far we've spent a few nights in there when it's below freezing. The heater keeps it toasty and we've run it every night for more than a week and still haven't switched to the second bottle of propane. Many FWC owners camp in the snow and use these for ice fishing.
Glad you're fixed. Hooray for friends and support! I also had to laugh at our minds working similarly. As you were describing the problem and showing locations, I was thinking "Is there a rack up there"? And when waiting for rain to test your repair, "get a hose". Great minds. Happy travels and stay well non-traveling for now.
Love it!
Timing 🕑 is everything!!! How fortunate that this 🌧 happened in such a convenient LOCATION!! C'mon... a step ladder😄and an Indoor facility😍Perfect!!!! Stay safe and "distant"😷
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Thanks for sharing your experience. It was a deal breaker for me.
Why is that John?
Glad you found the leak.
Great job guys, so glad you got the leak fix.
Thanks Eddie!
Yay thank heavens your leak repair solution worked 👍👍 Guess even in a new camper there are bound to be a few unexpected challenges to work out. Just a few bumps in the road. Happy travels😊
Always, just have to deal with them and keep moving!
Good job,well done.
Thank you!
Glad you fixed the leak. Happy you are enjoying your new camper
Thank you!
The more videos I watch the more awesome this current setup gets!!
Way to think it through and make the fix! Enjoyed the video.
Thank you!
Can't believe all the naysayers on your channel. Reminds me of when I used to go to the parade of homes and I would hear people constantly griping about the houses. I realized they were complaining because they were jealous.
Hey Guys! Love your channel and adventures. Glad you were able to repair that leak quick, because we all know what water will do to your rig in a hurry if left alone. Thanks for all you do, Dan - Oklahoma Tumleweeds.
When I saw the title of your video, I had a "Mr. Bill" moment: "Oh Noooooooooooooooo!" Glad you got it figured out. Happy Hunkering through the coronavirus crisis!
Ha!
Loving ya'll's new rig! Cannot wait to see more of your new lifestyle! You both are an inspiration for me. Thank you for the great adventure content.
You're more than welcome and thank you Eric for following along!
I’m just up the road in Arkansas, just north of Little Rock. If you find yourself needing a place to layover for a bit I’ve got plenty of room and would be glad to have you guys stop by.
Thank you, we so appreciate the offer but we've got a nice spot in the mountains for a while.
Yes, it was very wet in Alabama. NE Alabama got almost 11 inches of rain in March & almost 30 inches of rain Jan-March.
Man, you just bought that thing. Now my mindset of Four Wheel Campers has changed; I really liked their campers too.
They're still great campers. All new RVs have problems and bugs to work out - be it a FWC or any other. It's more about how the company addresses the problem - FWC got right back to me and said we could take it to any shop and they would cover the cost for the repair. They called us back a few days later to make sure the problem was taken care of.
I bought a brand new 2018 Lance camper two years ago and it leaked on the first rain. Come to find out the sky light had a hair line crack that allowed water to leak through a light fixture and down the wall. Lance fixed it right away. Stuff happens. Try buying a New stick house and see how many repairs have to be made.
I agree RV quality needs to come up but keep in mind they are not built by robots.
@@TheBigdaddy9448 Some companies do a water spray test on every unit they make. I guess it's an extra step in the cost that some aren't willing to be bothered with and prefer to deal with on a per case basis as # are small overall
Glad Everything Worked Out!
Thank you!
Finding the source of a water leak can be challenging to say the least! I'm glad you found it and was able to fix it! #WTR
Thank you for being real....
when i was a kid my parents bought a new Odyssey RV in the 80s. we were on day 2 or 3 heading to my grand parents house and had stopped in Amarillo Texas and everyone knows all it does in July is rains in Amarillo. that night my dad woke up yelling water was pouring in from around the vent. when we got to Tennessee we took the vent off and had to reseal the whole roof.
Oh man! That's rough but as we say it is a "rich" memory.
Joe and Kate glad you got your leak fix and be safe out there 👍
Way to get it done ! blessing you were where you were , when it happened ... Keep on Truckin ~peace~
Thanks Andrew!
Story time with the wornout wrench...
I was living in my truck camper at a remote work site. I told you about my old camper before, 10.5 feet of luxury, fully equipped. It was nice living in it. I think it was 1992.
We had a couple of inches of slush come down and then it froze.
And then, of course it thawed in the middle of the night.
I woke up because the leak started right over the bed, right in the middle, right where I was sleeping.
I woke up because my crotch was soaked.
Needless to say waking up out of a deep sleep with a wet crotch was a bit confusing.
It took a bit to wake up enough to figure out what was going on.
The camper had a huge hatch over the bed, it was an escape hatch.
The water from the sloppy wet slush snow had pooled around the hatch. The freeze broke the seal somehow and once it thawed the roof just decided to drip on me.
Fortunately I had a sleeping bag on board so dropped the table down into the bed position and went back to sleep. I had some pots and pans under the leak to catch the water.
The camper was old, late 70's vintage so it still had the old style sheet metal roof.
Every year without fail you had to redo the seam paint on the seams. I had done it but must have somehow missed one tiny little spot.
When I got home at the end of the work day I had to get up on the roof and reseal around the hatch.
That night all was good. Thank goodness.
I loved that old monster, such good times. I have said it before but the best camping we ever had as a family was in that huge old camper.
I don't think I know anyone who has ever bought a new RV and not has at least 1 or 2 issues. My Arctic Fox trailer had the infamous leaky shower syndrome. That was an easy fix for me so instead of taking it 3 hours away to get warranty I just did my own fix. 13 years later the shower is still tight. The rest of the trailer leaks, but the shower is good.
Loving this season.
You guys are inspirationally calm during this issue. Thank you for sharing this!
Well we've been in many campers over the years and they ALL have things that need to get dealt with. You can't have something that experiences an earthquake everytime it goes down the road and not have things come up.
Oh brother, I’m getting my new RV in a few months I guess this is what I have to look forward to. Glad it was a relatively easy fix.
Some advice, when you go to take delivery, bring a pad and paper. Go through it in detail, turn everything on, run the heat/AC, stove, etc. If anything is wrong, write it down and have them repair it before you take final delivery. After you get it, take it on a few shake down runs and see if you have any other issues and if so, get those taken care of before any major trips and you should be all set.
Sorry that you've had a kinda rough start but you handled it well! Looking forward to your adventures coming up! 🙂
Thanks Regina!
I spy organizer bins. Looks like you're settling in. Glad the dicor worked!
Slowly but surely!
In my home state. Did y'all go to Cheaha? Absolutely best place to see.
I'll be touring the facility when things settle down. It is in my town, and I didn't even know. Outstanding product.
Nice work.
Good job with fixing the leak!
Good work finding and fixing that leak. Safe travels.
Interesting ,I hope you got leak fixed.
Yep - if you check the end of the video, it was pouring rain and no leaks. It's been fine since.
Great fix!
Thanks!
Great videos bud really enjoy them. Thank you for serving! Keep up the awesome work God Bless
Thank you. Perhaps when you get a couple of dry days, take off a roof panel from inside - you now have trapped moisture.
All new RVs have production problems and take awhile to fix. I have a 2018 Tiffin Allegro Bus 45OPP and it's been back to Red bay 2 times to get things straightened out.
Good luck dealing with four wheel camper. I finally got a new refrigerator in my camper that I bought in September. Never worked. Found our from the shop that did the repair that the refrigerator had been worked on before. So I was spent over $20k for a camper that they new had a defective refrigerator. And had to fight the whole way to get it taken care of.
My friend bought a new BIG FOOT. Dometic refrigerator worked sporadically out of the gate. Took it to the dealer 6 times for diagnostic and repair. Dometic refused to replace. Dealer has to follow the wishes of the manufacturer factory installed item, like refrigerator or AC. He was furious. After 7 months Dometic relented. Has worked perfectly for 3 years.
Glad you guys are out camping during the pandemic of 2020! Get away....If I weren't an essential employee I would be camping for the entire time lol. Stay safe out there.
Use Eternabond tape on all seals when you get a new rig, trailer or a motorcoach. Done dealing for 20+ years. No need for the annual roof caulking. I wish I found this product earlier.
Hello there. I'm seriously, maybe, / was (lol) considering one of these campers. BUT I really really don't handle situations well like you. It is refreshing to know that you seem to have fixed it so easily. My question is why wouldn't they have done this fix to begin with at Four wheel campers..... UHHGGGGG. Anyway , Enjoy your videos guys & safe travels out there, from WA state. :-) P.S. I hope you folks at Four wheel campers are following these videos of people you sell to!!…. Deal makers OR breakers!!
We understand but remember, every new RV has its bugs/issues to work out, even the multi-million dollar Prevosts have problems. It comes with the territory and is just something you accept and deal with. If you buy a camper that's going through an earthquake every time you go down the road, you'll have to handle situations like these. There is always the option of calling a tech or taking it in someplace but we prefer to do things ourselves.
@@Weretherussos This is why the RV industry will never change because people accept and even expect problems with brand new RV's. It should not be this way. Especially for the asking price.
@@Weretherussos Definitely points to consider. Thanks
Well done guys. I"ll bet that was more than a little stressful.
A bit but nothing we didn't expect. Since we've been on the road, we've learned all campers are going to have problems and it's just part of life.
@@Weretherussos Absolutely. Stay safe out there and thanks for making these videos!
Glad the leak issue was resolved. By the way, I should be getting my “where is the washer and dryer shirt “. Still so funny!!
Awesome! Let us know how it looks. We still haven’t seen one in person
That is a very nice rig , looks like fun , stay safe guys
Thanks Randy!
WTR, glad it was easily found, back in 70s I had 3 roof top package in a row @ the front of this new SYANGOGUE , TOOK ME SOME TIME FLAT ROOFS, anyhow as I found 1, the other 2 were the same , the ELECTRICIAN, put caulking around the greenfield, but left a ‘SPACE’ IN BACK, should have ran his finger around to ensure it was solid , .MY company did NOT do the install, But I did the startup
so it went ok Cheers From NJ🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Glad you figured it out and fixed it!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🙂
Thanks Nita!
Always bring along a roll of duck tape, it help instantly!
Absolutely love the music video aspect & 80s rock clip. You 2 are great!
Why were you doing the repairs again? I guess I'm thinking they should be doing that, no matter the situation. I like your channel and you guys are super sweet. The fact you aren't living down by the river in an old station wagon is excellent. This setup is tough, but what's with the popup? Got to be honest, I liked the van life. You guys helped us figure out our new van back when you had a van. I know the van had some issues, but man, the van that van....
It would have sidelined us to take it in someplace and have it fixed when I can do it myself in a matter of a couple hours. I prefer doing the stuff anyway because you're not always going to have a place to take it in.
@@Weretherussos Thanks for the the response. I do love the truck, it's super clean. Did I miss something with the white puppy? I'm sorry if you've had a loss...
Hope what you did to the top.... works. Happy camping👍😁
Yep it’s held and no more leaks
Great video Russos
So sorry for the problem
No worries - easy fix.
I can attest to the FWC and their quality. We had two. The one piece roof rarely leak. FWC uses butyl tape under all the camper and roof penetrations. You might want to keep an eye on the marker lights in the front. I've seen one instance of water getting through in hard driving rain.
Good job.
stay safe guys
Will do Allan. You stay safe yourself
Any penetration of the roof is a risk. Rack tracks, 14 inch vents, or solar panel wiring... all introduce risk.
After that, it’s just a matter of probabilities.
Some critics have difficulties with risk analysis, and with probabilities.
Good video about troubleshooting, then repair.
Now go have fun!
Thanks! Leaks are bound to happen, just have to find them early.
I do like your setup very much... Sooo mean looking..
Thanks for sharing your your repair 👍 hopefully that’s it. Also if your in North Carolina and need a place to park and get away for the virus issues let us know.
Thanks Philip, that means a lot. We're safe and hunkered down right now.
I’m going to state the obvious (what most people watching that follow you are thinking!!!) I sure hope your next rig comes from Storyteller Overland!
Coulda, Woulda, definitely SHOULDA!
Thanks for the video
I have a 1983 SunLite popup truck camper that is far better built than those that are made by FWC. FWC use cheap materials and charge triple what they are worth. Every time I see one of those campers, my eyes pan to the cheap hydro shocks that help left the roof and the cheap vinyl that is used on the top surround. Canvass is way better and breaths and the windows in my SunLite are way bigger. PLus if you have a to get out of the camper quickly and can't get through the door how the hell you gonna get through the puny size windows of FWC. If FWC wants to give me one of their campers I'd make it into a kids play house that sits in the backyard....
I admire you two very much! I love our huge RV and all its amenities--I would be a terrible minimalist camper! Keep sharing -- I love your videos!
Hey something small isn't for everyone and it doesn't have to be. It can be fun to bring everything plus the sink with you!
Glad you got the leak fixed. I like your bedspread. Where did you get it?
This is the one we got: amzn.to/2R2LZCS
@@Weretherussos Thanks! I'm ordering one right now.
Enjoy!
Just a thought - I bet Storyteller would appreciate a link your description area. How about a video on how you created your relationships with the various venders as you tested different rigs? That would be really interesting. Catch you on your next vid...
Good idea! Just added a link and if you want to go give them a shoutout that’d be awesome!
Nice work!
Yes I had to work out the bugs in my entegra Aspire 44r towing my Airstream 30 Bunk . Lots bugs but did figure it out .. You will too ..