This is such a bummer David - I really loved your Death Star! 🌔 I do admire your positivity about “Life throwing you lemons, and deciding to make lemonade”, instead of giving up (you love RVing too much)! I’ll def continue to watch your future content! Remember : “The Force will always be with you”! ⚔️
I love how you've made lemonade out of the lemons and enjoying your life in a different way. If I were you I'd also get a few estimates and reach out to some of the RV'ing YT community to see if there may be someone who would be interested in helping you get back on the road. You might be surprised at how willing people are to help! Stay safe & have fun!!!
Glad you are doing something you like: car camp. If you were near YYC, I’d loan you one of my RTT so you can experience camping with an RTT. Looking forward to your next vid. Stay safe. 🌸🌹💐🌺🦋🌼🌷
Hooray! As awful as I feel for you. . . I really did enjoy your car camping videos. Some of my favorite cheffing- it- up videos were on your Coleman stove. So glad you aren't giving up (I knew you wouldn't! ). Happy and safe travels
Engine replacement estimates from multiple shops. Also, get an estimate for a "Used" low mileage engine from multiple sources. The estimate seems quite high to me and I am in California. WE, at our shop, have found this to be a great option for majority of people.
Ditto…. I think you are getting taken advantage of. I have a friend who has a big diesel pusher with a cat engine and replacement for that engine was about the same as what you were quoted for your gasser. Seriously….. shop around and look at used engines. Local shop here in SC can do it all for sub-6k. Since it is a gas, you don’t necessarily have to go to big truck centers. You are bound to find a decent and honest shop that can help. I’m looking forward to you getting the Death Star back out there. I would tend to name it the “YT”…….. for “TH-cam” and also because the Millennium Falcon is a Corellian YT-1300……
I concur. It makes sense to get additional estimates. Also, as someone with a diesel pusher, the shop quoted you a really high price for a gas engine. Hoping you are able to get back out there sooner than you think🤞🏾.
I am really looking forward to seeing the places you go in the pacific northwest. It has been five years since I was last there and I miss that area a lot.
My campervan engine did the same thing.. I fixed it and it was the worst mistake. I got nothing but trouble for trying to get it done. I should have gotten a new vehicle. Just telling you my experience. Good luck brother... I know you're going to be ok.
Looking forward to all your PNW adventures! Used to do a lot of hiking back in the 80's when I was much younger. You will never run out of trails to explore.
RV guy, you are way, way over due for a long stretch of good fortune! Life is a series of pendulum swings and I believe yours will start to swing back.
Man that sucks hard, I was in a similar situation, I have to pay for something thats useless. Maybe consider getting it towed to Washington and see if one of the trade schools can do the rebuild for a lot cheaper.
I helped my brother pull a RV engine. Had it rebuilt and reinstalled it learned a lot. Very rewarding and we know more about all related systems. Would make a great new channel. Camp on !!
There you go making lemonade out of lemons 🍋! I knew that this was just going to be a bump in the road for you. Can't wait for your new adventures and the great food you prepare. Good luck and well wishes for your upcoming rv season.
So sorry for that loss, painful hit. You do great car camping videos & it’s very popular now. You’re stealthy & able to get more places now, so I’m sure there will be great new adventures ahead! Make lemon-aid from that lemon!!
😭😭.....noooooooooo!!!!! 😭😭 OMG my heart is breaking.... Oh my goodness... this is terrible!!!! Terrible!!!!! As I sit here RV'less... I can't imagine what I would do in this situation. I currently "Day Camp" via Car... so I get the "Car-V" Lifestyle... but sad day for the Class A... still following along! Hope to meet you on the road someday! ~Big C in the imaginary DP 📢 ::: Air Horn 📢 ::: ::: Air Breaks! ::: 🚌🚌🚌
You didn't want to find a more affordable engine fix??? A rebuilt engine? Solicit TH-cam to find a generous mechanic? I know I'm watching these in retrospect, but I'm almost wondering if your followers would have given to a "Go Fund Me" Engine Repair Drive!!!!!! 💰💰💰
Well, that is a super bum deal. Man, I’m so sorry. When you do get out car camping though, I definitely recommend the Olympic Peninsula. I just did 4 nights up there and it is like nothing I’ve ever seen before. Hang in there!
Good morning, So proud of you for your positive approach to this situation. As a career technology teacher of 34 years, I was thinking the same thing as another one of the comments. Find a community college or advanced high school auto tech program that could put the engine in for you. Hubby (30+ years of drag racing/10 years RVing) said $20,000 is too much! Research engines, RV graveyards, auctions, etc. to find an engine and have the students put it in. They would love to do this because an RV is something sooo different! You gotta do the research work because you have a good RV with a NEW roof! If you need help, just ask! Hubby wants to know what kind of engine?
@@RVJedeye here I go again! Find auto tech programs down in the area 2here you have the RV stored. I am sure that part of the country had a lot of career tech/vocational schools around. We all want to see you back on the road! Awaiting your next video!
Good Luck. There are a lot of great places to see in that area. We spent 49 days last summer exploring the north west, National Parks, State Parks, National Monuments, and loads of waterfalls.
@@RVJedeye You inspired me to keep doing more Subaru camping and to look for something to tow with my Outback. I look forward to your content, and to you resolving this "brick wall" you've found yourself against. Good luck!
Glad you are not letting this get you too far down. Car camping is a good idea right now, with gas prices anyway. You can drive throughout the city. Take your time, and Mr. Vincent had a great idea about getting a rebuilt or used one. Then just sell it after you pay it off. Or get some responsible person to take over payments. I just want to see you real happy again.
I really enjoy your channel and admire your resilience. Car camping is nowhere on my list of things to do but I’m looking forward to what you do next. Stay safe my brother!
@@RVJedeye Hang in there my brother! You are providing a valuable service to the RV’ing community. Especially people that are considering RV ownership. RV’ers know that it’s not all roses and lollipops. Owning an RV comes with problems that can cost dollars. Keep doing what you are doing for as long as you can. If you haven’t already, please do a video about the loneliness of traveling alone. All the best!
We are glad that you are getting back out there. Have you ever considered getting a tent. We were tent campers when we first stared years ago. They have come so far and can be very comfortable. Best of luck, happy camping.
This sucks, but it's great that you have an amazing replacement vehicle that can take you to places the RV couldn't. Since you're near the mountains, you can take the CrossTrek into tighter, high elevation off road campsites.
Wow, between a rock and a hard place. There IS so much to see in Washington state and I’m sure it’s true that you will have many places you can go in your car that you can’t go in a big RV. And, for way less gas. 😊
@@RVJedeye I’ve seen some campers get a used flat-bed trailer, then have a welder install the roof-top tent onto the trailer. The camper doesn’t have as far up the ladder to climb. And, additional storage space is under the tent area. Just a thought. 😎 A trailer that your Subie can tow, weight wise.
Eric's friend Robert that has worked on his Class A is just down the way in Missori. I wonder if he could rebuild the engine. He has a mechanic shop or RV repair shop. You should try to meet up with Eric since he is up that way right now. I would think a used engine or a rebuilt engine would be cheaper and then find a local that would do it on the side. I sure wouldn't give up one it yet! But, I'll be here watching and learning some of your chef it up tricks! Get a tent or a Clam so you can leave in your car and no one bothers your stuff. HUGS~Donna
David, a couple of thoughts. Did your roadside assistance company know you were having engine troubles. They should have paid to tow you to a shop capable of fixing your engine. Sorry, but I don't believe your engine was blown. It was broken but you cracked it back up after a while and drove it on down the road to the gas station. You don't do that with a blown engine. I'm guessing yours is a Ford V-10. Some small shops are hoping to get simple broken wire problems or the like that they can charge you a mint to fix and rip you off. A legitimate repair shop wouldn't charge 20,000 for a new engine. A rebuilt Diesel for our class A would be probably 20-30 k , but not for a gas engine. Did you call anybody else. Did that repair shop put a scanner on your engine and diagnosis anything. If you get another RV or fix the one you got get you a good scanner and learn how to hook it up and read it. It's not hard and they are only 100-300.00 and worth every penny when something goes wrong. Good luck on what ever you choose to do, but never be too quick too trust repair shops. Check the BBB or reviews online. Just a thought.
That price is not realistic! How many miles on the engine? Tow it to Washington State and put it in storage until you are ready is my advise. A remanufacture rebuild isn't that high.
I totally agree with you. I think it's someone taking advantage of your situation and hoping you'll end up leaving it there so they can rebuild & resale!!!
@@RVJedeye what happened to the motor a rod if it overheated you can buy heads for it you can buy a used head take it to a head repair place pull valves ,shot blast surface heads they are like new heads look into that
Listen man I hate to to tell you this but you should of did car camping since the beginning and saved yourself thousands of dollars 💸 if RV camping was your only choice I would just have settled with renting an RV camper.
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Great plan B! And we have the perfect place in the country to do it! Nothing like the PNW... ENJOY!
Troy time to explore 😁
Knew nothing would stop you from your adventures.... that's why you're the Jedeye ! 😁
Thanks 😁
This is such a bummer David - I really loved your Death Star! 🌔
I do admire your positivity about “Life throwing you lemons, and deciding to make lemonade”, instead of giving up (you love RVing too much)! I’ll def continue to watch your future content! Remember :
“The Force will always be with you”! ⚔️
Robert thanks and you’re right no give up in me😁
I love how you've made lemonade out of the lemons and enjoying your life in a different way. If I were you I'd also get a few estimates and reach out to some of the RV'ing YT community to see if there may be someone who would be interested in helping you get back on the road. You might be surprised at how willing people are to help! Stay safe & have fun!!!
Already talking to a lot of folks… still looking at things😊
Glad you are doing something you like: car camp. If you were near YYC, I’d loan you one of my RTT so you can experience camping with an RTT. Looking forward to your next vid. Stay safe. 🌸🌹💐🌺🦋🌼🌷
Thanks Paula🤗
Hooray! As awful as I feel for you. . . I really did enjoy your car camping videos. Some of my favorite cheffing- it- up videos were on your Coleman stove. So glad you aren't giving up (I knew you wouldn't! ). Happy and safe travels
Thanks Theresa! I feel like I’ll do something in the RV world again one day for sure… miss it🤗
So Sorry. Hang in there and enjoy the PNW.
Thanks 😁
Engine replacement estimates from multiple shops. Also, get an estimate for a "Used" low mileage engine from multiple sources. The estimate seems quite high to me and I am in California. WE, at our shop, have found this to be a great option for majority of people.
Thanks Vincent. Still looking into what’s next for the RV😊
Ditto…. I think you are getting taken advantage of. I have a friend who has a big diesel pusher with a cat engine and replacement for that engine was about the same as what you were quoted for your gasser.
Seriously….. shop around and look at used engines. Local shop here in SC can do it all for sub-6k.
Since it is a gas, you don’t necessarily have to go to big truck centers. You are bound to find a decent and honest shop that can help.
I’m looking forward to you getting the Death Star back out there. I would tend to name it the “YT”…….. for “TH-cam” and also because the Millennium Falcon is a Corellian YT-1300……
I concur. It makes sense to get additional estimates. Also, as someone with a diesel pusher, the shop quoted you a really high price for a gas engine. Hoping you are able to get back out there sooner than you think🤞🏾.
@@RVPastorKevin I will definitely continue to search 👍🏿
@@chuckcolston8605 Thanks Chuck. We’ll see what happens and I’ll continue to look around.😊
I am really looking forward to seeing the places you go in the pacific northwest. It has been five years since I was last there and I miss that area a lot.
Todd I’m going to get out here and explore for sure!😊
My campervan engine did the same thing.. I fixed it and it was the worst mistake. I got nothing but trouble for trying to get it done. I should have gotten a new vehicle. Just telling you my experience. Good luck brother... I know you're going to be ok.
David thanks for the info & advice!😁
Looking forward to all your PNW adventures! Used to do a lot of hiking back in the 80's when I was much younger. You will never run out of trails to explore.
Oh nice!😁
RV guy, you are way, way over due for a long stretch of good fortune! Life is a series of pendulum swings and I believe yours will start to swing back.
Peter… thanks! Too bad it didn’t happen this past week with MegaMillions 😂
Yea. So happy your not letting the problems with the RV stop you. Proud of you.
Pearl I appreciate it… I’m not giving up😊
Man that sucks hard, I was in a similar situation, I have to pay for something thats useless. Maybe consider getting it towed to Washington and see if one of the trade schools can do the rebuild for a lot cheaper.
That’s a thought too, but when you pay for a tow, storage and then work on it, it really doesn’t financially add up😕
@@RVJedeye ewwwwe
@@s.porter8646 😕
@@RVJedeye i bet it was some rebel scumbag
I helped my brother pull a RV engine. Had it rebuilt and reinstalled it learned a lot. Very rewarding and we know more about all related systems. Would make a great new channel. Camp on !!
David that’s a lot! But sounds fun😁
There you go making lemonade out of lemons 🍋! I knew that this was just going to be a bump in the road for you. Can't wait for your new adventures and the great food you prepare. Good luck and well wishes for your upcoming rv season.
Stephen thanks! And yes I love a good lemonade 😉
So sorry for that loss, painful hit. You do great car camping videos & it’s very popular now. You’re stealthy & able to get more places now, so I’m sure there will be great new adventures ahead! Make lemon-aid from that lemon!!
Thanks! I’m going to get out here & do more for sure😁
Yay Jedi!! 1 step at a time!! Let’s Do This!!
100% you got it😁
Yay!!! Car camping is back! I’m glad you aren’t letting the set back keep you from moving forward 😀
Not letting it keep me down for long😉
Glad to see you are going to get out there. Can’t wait to see where your first stop is!!
Alan thanks for watching and I’ll share everything 👍🏿
😭😭.....noooooooooo!!!!! 😭😭 OMG my heart is breaking.... Oh my goodness... this is terrible!!!! Terrible!!!!! As I sit here RV'less... I can't imagine what I would do in this situation. I currently "Day Camp" via Car... so I get the "Car-V" Lifestyle... but sad day for the Class A... still following along! Hope to meet you on the road someday! ~Big C in the imaginary DP 📢 ::: Air Horn 📢 ::: ::: Air Breaks! ::: 🚌🚌🚌
So glad you’re still following along and without a doubt it was a big blow😊
You didn't want to find a more affordable engine fix??? A rebuilt engine? Solicit TH-cam to find a generous mechanic? I know I'm watching these in retrospect, but I'm almost wondering if your followers would have given to a "Go Fund Me" Engine Repair Drive!!!!!! 💰💰💰
@@carlal.thompson5393 So glad you’re still following and I looked into a new engine and it just didn’t make financial sense 🙁
Well, that is a super bum deal. Man, I’m so sorry.
When you do get out car camping though, I definitely recommend the Olympic Peninsula. I just did 4 nights up there and it is like nothing I’ve ever seen before.
Hang in there!
Wow! Thanks for the advice on spots to camp😊
Excellent Idea!!
Thanks 😁
Good morning,
So proud of you for your positive approach to this situation. As a career technology teacher of 34 years, I was thinking the same thing as another one of the comments. Find a community college or advanced high school auto tech program that could put the engine in for you. Hubby (30+ years of drag racing/10 years RVing) said $20,000 is too much! Research engines, RV graveyards, auctions, etc. to find an engine and have the students put it in. They would love to do this because an RV is something sooo different! You gotta do the research work because you have a good RV with a NEW roof! If you need help, just ask! Hubby wants to know what kind of engine?
Felicia… thanks for the ideas. Going to do some more research 😁
@@RVJedeye here I go again! Find auto tech programs down in the area 2here you have the RV stored. I am sure that part of the country had a lot of career tech/vocational schools around. We all want to see you back on the road! Awaiting your next video!
@@FHarris2006 👍🏿
Great decision!! Looking forward to your adventures car camping. You're making lemonade out of lemons....way to go!
Love some good lemonade for sure😉
Great to hear you will still be getting out! Still hoping you find an affordable repair - would love to see you and the RV back on the road!
Mike got be out there you know? I know you have that fever too😁
Good Luck. There are a lot of great places to see in that area. We spent 49 days last summer exploring the north west, National Parks, State Parks, National Monuments, and loads of waterfalls.
Wow! Sounds great John thanks 👍🏿
Great plan! I enjoyed your car camping videos as well since I'm currently a tent /car camper. Looking forward to seeing you chef it up as well!
Thanks! Going to keep doing it all out there😊
You continue to look at the bright side. That’s great! On to car camping!
Claudia that’s what I do😁
I can’t wait for your car camping adventures.
Thanks Vallerie 😁
Glad to see you back in the Subie. Looking forward to you cheffing it up. Have a great August!!
Terry going to get out there😁
@@RVJedeye You inspired me to keep doing more Subaru camping and to look for something to tow with my Outback. I look forward to your content, and to you resolving this "brick wall" you've found yourself against. Good luck!
@@terrylazarou7075 Terry thanks! I’ve got a lot coming😊
Glad you are not letting this get you too far down. Car camping is a good idea right now, with gas prices anyway. You can drive throughout the city. Take your time, and Mr. Vincent had a great idea about getting a rebuilt or used one. Then just sell it after you pay it off. Or get some responsible person to take over payments. I just want to see you real happy again.
Thanks… I’m still looking at options for the RV for sure😊
Sorry about what is going on with your RV. It’s good to see the return of CarV Jedeye.
Marva can’t wait to explore 😊
I really enjoy your channel and admire your resilience. Car camping is nowhere on my list of things to do but I’m looking forward to what you do next. Stay safe my brother!
Thanks and I know it’s not for everyone and I don’t know how long I’ll do it for, but definitely going to try!😁
@@RVJedeye Hang in there my brother! You are providing a valuable service to the RV’ing community. Especially people that are considering RV ownership. RV’ers know that it’s not all roses and lollipops. Owning an RV comes with problems that can cost dollars. Keep doing what you are doing for as long as you can. If you haven’t already, please do a video about the loneliness of traveling alone. All the best!
@@bobdubolina Bob… thanks for watching and your support 👍🏿
May the Force be with you David. 🙂
Why Yesss!😎
I enjoy your car camping videos and cheffing it up. Great ideas for meals. Enjoy !
Thanks! Hope you’ll stay with me moving forward 😊
@@RVJedeye Absolutely.
@@kareniceland Yesss!😁
We are glad that you are getting back out there. Have you ever considered getting a tent. We were tent campers when we first stared years ago. They have come so far and can be very comfortable. Best of luck, happy camping.
Thanks! That’s how I got into camping… parents took us tent camping 😊
Great idea! Car camping😊
Thanks I think it will be fun!😁
I hope you contact those mechanics that work on RV's. Sounds to me like the towing place thought they had you.
I appreciate your thoughts 😊
This sucks, but it's great that you have an amazing replacement vehicle that can take you to places the RV couldn't. Since you're near the mountains, you can take the CrossTrek into tighter, high elevation off road campsites.
Need to figure out how to do some BLM camping too!😊
@@RVJedeye That's the best part of the west imo. You can camp freely almost anywhere unlike out here on the east coast.
@@dcal1452 Looking forward to exploring that for sure😊
Wow, between a rock and a hard place. There IS so much to see in Washington state and I’m sure it’s true that you will have many places you can go in your car that you can’t go in a big RV. And, for way less gas. 😊
Leona yes! And yes it will cost me just an arm not an arm & a leg for gas now😂
@@RVJedeye Stay cool. I am not accustomed to this heat. One more day.
@@leonaweltzer4023 I feel you and feel the same way😮
Wow your new location is going to be epic!
I certainly hope so😁
@@RVJedeye the area’s and state parks are gorgeous!
@@mostyle66 Can’t wait to explore for sure😊
Car Camping Rules!!!
Yes! Going to have some fun😊
Get one of those roof top tent that attach to your car's roof.
Ron not a bad idea 👍🏿
@@RVJedeye I’ve seen some campers get a used flat-bed trailer, then have a welder install the roof-top tent onto the trailer. The camper doesn’t have as far up the ladder to climb. And, additional storage space is under the tent area. Just a thought. 😎 A trailer that your Subie can tow, weight wise.
@@MoHobyDick Certainly a possible option I had not thought about 👍🏿
Eric's friend Robert that has worked on his Class A is just down the way in Missori. I wonder if he could rebuild the engine. He has a mechanic shop or RV repair shop. You should try to meet up with Eric since he is up that way right now. I would think a used engine or a rebuilt engine would be cheaper and then find a local that would do it on the side. I sure wouldn't give up one it yet! But, I'll be here watching and learning some of your chef it up tricks! Get a tent or a Clam so you can leave in your car and no one bothers your stuff. HUGS~Donna
Thanks Donna… talking to a lot of folks🤗
💛💛💛 yes
Yay 😊
Try a tent
Might have to😁
@@RVJedeye Dude. Buy. A. Tent.
Have a good time car camping
Thank you Paula😊
Way to go
Thanks Gary!😊
You'll be camping "light"...but, you'll be camping!
That’s the way I look at it as well😁
David, a couple of thoughts. Did your roadside assistance company know you were having engine troubles. They should have paid to tow you to a shop capable of fixing your engine. Sorry, but I don't believe your engine was blown. It was broken but you cracked it back up after a while and drove it on down the road to the gas station. You don't do that with a blown engine. I'm guessing yours is a Ford V-10. Some small shops are hoping to get simple broken wire problems or the like that they can charge you a mint to fix and rip you off. A legitimate repair shop wouldn't charge 20,000 for a new engine. A rebuilt Diesel for our class A would be probably 20-30 k , but not for a gas engine. Did you call anybody else. Did that repair shop put a scanner on your engine and diagnosis anything. If you get another RV or fix the one you got get you a good scanner and learn how to hook it up and read it. It's not hard and they are only 100-300.00 and worth every penny when something goes wrong. Good luck on what ever you choose to do, but never be too quick too trust repair shops. Check the BBB or reviews online. Just a thought.
Rick I appreciate all of your thoughts for sure😊
I agree with Rick that is way to much to pay for an engine. V10 crate motor is less than 5k and labor to install should not be that much.
Good luck with your RV…. Is your engine gas or diesel?
Rick… Gas😊
That price is not realistic! How many miles on the engine? Tow it to Washington State and put it in storage until you are ready is my advise. A remanufacture rebuild isn't that high.
Thanks for your advice. I’m looking at all of my options for sure😊
I totally agree with you. I think it's someone taking advantage of your situation and hoping you'll end up leaving it there so they can rebuild & resale!!!
@@LibertySerenity I’ve received some quotes that are a little bit lower but the overall costs may still not be worth it. I’ll share more soon😊
@@RVJedeye I truly wish there were another way for it to be worth it.
@@RVJedeye any news? I'm out looking for my new to me RV today!!
Ever decided going with a camper?
Derrick looking at a lot of options… this is going to keep me busy until I can put something else together down the road😊
What engine is in it
A Triton V-10😊
@@RVJedeye how much is an engine how about a used engine
@@46lfries The quotes I’ve seen so far for a used are around $6k minus labor, which then kicks it up even more
@@RVJedeye what happened to the motor a rod if it overheated you can buy heads for it you can buy a used head take it to a head repair place pull valves ,shot blast surface heads they are like new heads look into that
@@46lfries Thanks again for your suggestions 👍🏿
Listen man I hate to to tell you this but you should of did car camping since the beginning and saved yourself thousands of dollars 💸 if RV camping was your only choice I would just have settled with renting an RV camper.
I certainly get that too. I enjoyed the RV though 😊
I certainly get that too. I enjoyed the RV though 😊
Get a tent !
Thanks 👍🏿
GET USED MOTOR
Looking at them too. The one quote I got on a Used was about $7k then close to another $4k to install 😕
Keep shopping
@@RVJedeye way to much
@@46lfries will do😊
@@46lfries I’ll keep looking 👍🏿