your take on life and problems is an example we should all follow. Sometimes it sucks, but, move on and fix/deal with it! Thanks for another great vid!
Thanks for a new take on a burger! Wow, I’d have never guessed that one! Thanks for maintaining your composure, it shows the rest of us how to confront, adapt, and overcome with our RV’s. I’ll watch next week to see how it goes. Thanks, Kenny!
Hey Kenny wow that’s was a awesome video I really enjoyed watching you making all the repairs and the mirror is nice you did a great job with installing it sorry about your radiator I hope it’s just the top hose Again great video Thanks You 🎉🎉
Thanks Larry. 1144 in 4.5 hours now! I agree I do have some really awesome people checking out my videos and following along every weekend. Thanks for your help with the video!
You're a handy guy there Kenny. Like to have friends around like you. You can drive those cars a few more years than the less mechanically inclined person that I have become. I like these ride along days, they get me out of the house. By the way I love your rig, if I could right now I would love to spent whatever golden years I've got left. Love love love people, animals, and the great outdoors. Some of your winter camping I enjoy the most. Be kind and be happy.
Took my truck camper up to Park Rapids this weekend deer hunting. You talk about cold and windy! The guys in the cabin had to deal with each other's snoring. I slept like a baby. Even had an electric blanket. Stayed 70 degrees in there with just a little electric heater. Gotta loves these TC's!
Very true Kevin. Hunting was ruff this year. The wind on opener was insane. I was gonna head over to St. Criox state Forest this weekend but i remembered they still have one more week. The cooler temps may help this coming weekend for those who haven't filled there tag.
One thing I've realized too Kenny, is that the displeasure of discovering problems is far outweighed by the satisfaction gained solving them... and boy do I get a lot of "satisfaction" from my Articfox 811 and the F350 powerstroke it rides on! That being said, don't forget to blow out you black tank sani flush line 😭
Been catching up on your videos. I think you’ve convinced me to slap some tank heating pads on my old Lance 845 and head up north. I need some snow in my life.
We are heading into my favorite camping season. November and December is beautiful. The snow and cooler temps keep a lot of people inside. The state parks that I wouldn't normally visit (because they are packed) will be almost empty. It dosent get brutally cold untill January and February.
Thanks Julie, I was really happy with how much light it reflects. It makes the interior feel bigger. And of course I love to have Mandi feel comfortable in the camper too. Thanks!
We've always had a mirror as a backsplash behind our stove in our homes. Reflects a ton of light & is easy to clean. Might have to add a mirror to our camper frig now.
Aww, dang Kenny! They say things happen in threes so hopefully the transfer case, coolant & brake caliper was it. That anode rod looks brand new. You really don't need to replace every year. Seriously, you're just wasting money. Anyway, hope your coolant leak is just a hose and you'll be back to business as usual next weekend. ps... I bet Mandi's happy with her mirror. Cheers! ~M
Thanks. I was really surprised to see the rod in that good of shape. Normally it is worn down a lot more. I will probably run it next season. I'll check it half way through. Like you said, no need to waste money.
Ok ok, we need to find a way to reverse your bad mojo! Like they used to say on Hee Haw, if it weren’t for bad luck I’d have no luck at all! Well good news is you didn’t break the mirror…so at least you avoided 7 more years of bad luck and not having Mandi on your ass for putting up a mirror for her. Seriously though, hope the radiator issue is just a faulty hose or clamp not a crack!!! Here, hope this 🍀 helps ya my friend!!!
It was Beautiful Matt! Walmarts neon blue light sparkeld against the falling snow flakes making it look like a Hallmark Christmas movie.......or wait....no it didnt. But it was a good night anyways.
Nice job on the mirror. My mouth would not open wide enough to eat that burger, but it did look good. Walmarts r good in a pinch, but I like wide open spaces, Quietness, and lovely scenery. B safe in your travels.
Maybe the radiator is just the hose. I was all excited when you were looking at the fishing rods as that would have certainly changed your luck. Keep looking, maybe you'll still find a deal.
That hamburger, wow, that's a new one on me, interesting combination of flavors, might have to try that just to satisfy my curiosity! Hope the repairs hold and you have good luck with the radiator. Maybe you're just breezing through all your bad luck now, then come the new year, it's all good! Have a wonderful week, see ya on the next one!
Thanks Steve. I appreciate the comment. I'm looking forward to next weekend already....or maybe just looking forward to Friday..lol. I'll hopefully take a look at the truck tomorrow.
If your transfer case starts to leak again drain it . if there is a way to get something in there to soak up residual inside. Degrease and clean area around crack on the out side. Mix up some JB weld or similar type product and apply to crack and allow ample time to set up. Refill transfer case and possibly even redo what you did the first time to alleviate some internal pressure on the crack. Cross your fingers and rock on!
Another awesome video Kenny, you always find a way to over come adversities. Hang in there man. And thanks for taking us along each week. Eric and Karal
I was going through the same thing with my cabin filter then I saw on forums that people are putting a piece of cardboard over the blower motor to prevent the debris from falling down in there.
Genius! Sometimes another set of eyes on it will bring in a completely different resolution for the problem. I am definitely going to use that trick next time . I will use the cardboard Box that the filter comes in.
Okay maybe I'm the only one who'll say this but, I'd love to see a maintenance video. PS, that truck is beautiful when it's all cleaned up, and I'm a Ford guy.
Thanks! I do love that truck. It's gonna be 8 years old soon. I spray a ton of Fluid Film into the body panels and frame. It's so hard to keep a clean looking truck in Minnesota.
Stay positive and things will improve. The radiator is a drag, but I know it won't stop you. You can probably run that t-case fix for a long time if you wanted to. Keep up the great work!
Hay Jay, im excited to see your build. I think i will go with a flat bed for this camper one day......im assuming thats what you are doing. Hopefully im not giving anything away! I hope your right about the T case. It's not pressurized or anything. Just gravity pulling it out the fluid.
Thanks Doug. Unfortunately I have been able to look yet. I was busy editing the video last night. It's to bad it's dark out by the time I get home from work. I'm not to happy with the daylight savings time change.
@@KennyOfAllTrades Yeah, we don’t like the time change either. Even though I’m retired we still like doing things in the evenings and it’s dark so early. Good luck on your repairs!
On the generator before tearing it apart and since you can still get it running just continue running as high octane non ethanol as you can find with a little carb cleaner and water evaporator. Hopefully it will clear out. Your pilot jet is probably partially clogged and floated gummed up. Good luck.
I’ve seriously considered getting some wool batting and making covers that fit inside the window like your reflectix does. I think it would be a massive help for the wintertime plus would help soak up some of the humidity inside the camper. I finally purchased a dehumidifier for my camper and was blown away just how much water is inside the camper. Think I pull out about 15 pints of water in 4 days! No wonder why I always have condensation problems!
That's a good idea. I run a dehumidifier as well. I have power running to the camper during the week. I'll turn on the dehumidifier to help remove the moisture from the weekend. It's crazy how damp these camper get.
@@KennyOfAllTrades Vic was stalking me last night on about 2 or 3 other YT channels. He came to the conclusion we were helping out with their algorithm numbers 🤭
Kenny loved the video. With all your projects that you've done you could have a repair shop for rvs. Hang in there life has a way of working things out. Haven't had that kind of hamburger before might have to try it. Take care
Definitely give it a try. The egg and peanut butter go together really well. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. It was a little diffrent then the regular videos, but it worked.
Lol. I seen it on Drive In's Diners and Drives years ago. They put peanut butter on top of the burger back then. We have a burger here in Minnesota called a juicey lucy, it is stuffed with cheese.....I combined the two and stuffed a burger full of peanut butter.
Thanks Sunny. I tell myself the same thing. I think that the clouds will lift and the energy will change real soon. That's the way life works for me. I feel like sometimes I'm given little tests, just to keep me grounded. That way I can appreciate all the good times even more.
People really like to see videos on repairs of your truck camper. Great job with the fixes and upgrades. We are sure Mandi loved the mirror mod. Alright, hamburger and peanut butter. Never tried it but we will try anything once. We stayed the night at a Walmart parking lot a few weeks ago, no woods to be found in the Walmart that we stayed at, lol. Looks like another project.Hope all went well on your drive home. Mary 💕 Fred
I'm really surprised it worked. That old glass cutter was frozen up at first. I didn't think the cutting wheel was gonna move. I seriously think it was in a bucket of tools from a estate auction. The case looks older then me. Lol
I enjoy your videos each week Kenny. They bring me peace and ambition. Hoping to get a camper for the kids in the next couple years. Still have to convince the wife. Maintenance issues just come with any hobby I guess. I appreciate your honesty and patience.
Thanks Chase I have been really fortunate with the truck and camper. I have put about 60k miles on the truck making these videos without any major issues. The camper is close to 20 years old and has been to some really remote places. When I think about the memories I've made in this setup I can't complain. For me the camper was a great investment for my mental health. It also brings me peace, so I'm glad to hear I can share that with you.
I really liked your mirror on the freezer door. Now I’m going to have to go and look at my lance camper and see if I have that same kind of door panel. Thank you Kenny but you may have just made another project for me.
Thanks, i did get home fine. I haven't had a chance to dig into it yet. I was busy editing the video last night. It's been snowing since Sunday night, if I don't have to plow snow after work tomorrow I will check it out.
Kenny I really like your videos, I'm planning a trip from luverne mn. It's in the southwest corner of Minnesota. To duluth this winter in a 1967 Ozark truck camper that we restored to usable condition. It's not perfect not it warm. "So far". But the trip to duluth to meet up with son and wonder Minnesota for a bit do some ice fishing. Any places you can recommend. Looking forward to seeing your next video. The viking
Some State Parks on the north shore have campsites that remain open all winter. The parks have electricity so it's easy to stay warm. Most of the State parks are way to busy to visit during the camping season. That's just my opinion though. But they are almost empty during the winter. If you want to see amazing winter waterfalls and have them to yourself, check out Gooseberry, Split Rock and Jay Cook.
Kenny, I also wanted to thank you as many others have for all of your videos and the time it took you to make each week's deadlines. I have a truck camper that is going on two years of ownership. It's the Lance 650 which was perfect when we started off, but as you know you run out of space quickly. So, I'm considering trading it in for a bigger truck camper with at least one side out, most likely two along with a generator and solar. We throughly enjoyed the videos and learned a thing or two and will add those to my toolbox for improvements for my road trips. I can't escape every weekend like you, because of school and the homework workload (Not complaining). In the state of New Mexico the state offers an access pass free of charge for military or veterans and when we stay at a state camping spot it's 50% off or $5.00 per night no hookup or $15.00 for electricy and water. Does Minnesota offer that? Again, thanks for cleaning up after other's trash campsites it's just pure laziness and so disresectful.
I can't speak from first-hand regarding military discounts, but I believe the admission to State Parks is free. There may be some discounted camping as well.
that suck's. . . . if it wasnt for bad luck their wouldnt be any luck at all, .hope you made it home ok, on the plus side the fridge mirror turned out pretty good,
Yep the mirror looks sweet. I did make it home. I haven't had a chance to check out the truck. It's been snowing since Sunday night. It's supposed to continue for another 24 hours. Hopefully I will get a chance between work and snow plowing to check the truck.
Neat seeing all the places you camp in northern Mn. since we are up here in Virginia . Which front receiver hitch are you using and where do you mount license plate when not using cargo carrier?
Thanks, Minnesota sure is a beautiful state. I've lived up here my whole life and never realized there was so much camping available. I bought my front receiver from E-trailer. It was a fairly straightforward install. I did have to relocate the front license plate. It is mounted off to the side of the original plate location. It wasn't a big deal and still looks good.
Good to see you get some work done on the truck and camper. I hope the coolant leak turns out to be a simple inexpensive fix. I have never heard of peanut butter on a burger but may give it a whirl someday. We almost spent the night at a Walmart on our way to Virginia but I called the store just to confirm it would be ok and was told no.
Always enjoy your videos Kenny! Hope the radiator is an easy fix...and the fix on the transfer case holds! Seems like it's always something, but thats real life! :)
Kenny I noticed you bought some anti freeze for the camper. I used to do the same but now I just blow out the lines. I have never had a problem since. Plus less mess and free.
Lol I guess it's all relative. I hope we have a few more warm days before December, but the high this coming weekend will be 12. I hope to be able to winter somewhere else one day. It's possible we will not see above freezing for the next 5 to 6 months.
I'm not a fan of the heat. I'd rather bundle up if I'm cold. I hope to get to Minnesota in the next year or so. Depends on whether or not my son goes away to college in the Fall. I'm trying to convince him to do schooling online and travel with me. We'll see.
Nice mirror upgrade to the fridge door. I'm going to add that to my project list. You should do a segment on your mirror magnets and door patches based on why you display them and what they mean to you both. Also, what is the significance of your closing commitments that you always say? Kinda reminds me of a Boy Scout merit badge saying. Great stuff as always!
I was having a bad day at work, I was dealing with multiple Neighbor disputes and domestics. My Sgt was dealing with the same. We got back to the office and he sad something that resonated with me...."If people were just a little nicer to each other, if people followed the golden rule we wouldn't have jobs".....he was right. We are nicer to stray animals walking down the road then we are to our neighbors. That is the first part...the second part is because on the job I was lied to every day, it was constant and consistent. If people were honest with others and honest with themselves life would be a little easier for everyone. I got out of LE last year. I'm glad I did. It was turning me into someone I didn't even recognize.
Up in Baxter. I haven't been to the one in Little Falls yet. I still need to check it out. I've been there when it was Hillmerson's. I haven't seen if Camping World has changed it up.
We love your videos Kenny, question.. If you had sewer access at your home that would allow you to dump your tanks there, would you use it? I’m in the middle of a remodel, and have the opportunity to plumb a sewer pipe outside, I don’t have a camper yet, but will someday, should I do it?
Hi Kenny,To bad for your truck problems!I am one of your loyal followers, i am from Montreal and believe that we have colder winter weather like Minnesota .I am asking myself, are you doing dry camping in each of your week ends?And /Or do you winterize your camper each time you are coming back from your adventures?Planning to do the same in winter with my Northen Lite! Thanks again for your videos,
Last winter I kept the heat on in the camper and had a small electric heater in the basement all week while I was at work. I was able to keep water in the camper untill December/January. Once the high temps remained -10 for the day time I called it quits. I still dry camped every weekend. I used the sink sparingly, just to wash dishes and stuff. I kept a jug of water in the counter for washing. I chased down the water with pink juice so my trap wouldn't freeze. I dumped the gray tank into my sewer when I got home. This winter the cost of heating the camper is more then I can afford. This will be my first weekend without water.
@@barythompson4781 Yes it is. I was in Nebraska last year. I got a video of a State Park that I visited, it was the coolest State Park I've ever been too. I don't recall the name though. I picked up the hat while traveling through. I wish I could say I was a Huge Cornhuskers fan, but I really like the hat!
Man that park was sweet! I was on my way home from out west. I wanted to go to the black hills, but realized it was Sturgis, so I cut through Nebraska. Initially I was surprised to see.........nothing......no trees, no fields, no people....just prairie grass, it was pretty, but long. Saw a stste Forest on the On X map, I was hoping to Boondock of a forestery road. But, before I could make it to the forest I came upon the State Park. I'm glad I stopped. That park was beautiful! The bike riding and hiking was awesome. The land formations also changed. It's like a cross between the badlands mixed with South Dakota rolling prairie
I picked it up from Amazon back in 2020. It works great. I definitely recommend it. The feild of view is better then the original rearview mirror. It has great night vision as well. Here is a link. www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07ZF9FK6W?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
Kenny, I had asked what you did if anything special for cooking up hamburgers and I've got my answer now. The question will be, will I be able to eat a hamburger with peanut butter in it, I'll find out one of these days but I have a feeling it may not work for my taste buds. Your friends shop doors, are those 14' or even taller ?
One of my favorite breakfast sandwiches is a peanut butter and a over easy egg. This was a twist on a burger that is popular in Minnesota. It's called a Juciy Lucie. It's a hamburger stuffed with cheese.
@@KennyOfAllTrades I can't recall ever having ground beef or egg together with peanut butter, however I do like a toasted bread sunny side up egg with slice of cheddar cheese sandwich.
I bet it does work great in the summer. Thankfully I don't see temps like that.....I was born with a thick layer of insulation for the northern temps. 115 degrees might actually kill me.
Oh gosh I hope not! I looked at a TH-cam video. They said it's an 8 to 10 hour job. You have to take apart the entire front end. It looks like a mess. The evaporator, oil cooler, Trans cooler lines, intercooler, lights, fender wells, it's crazy. I'm not looking forward to it.
Question for you Kenny. I recently installed a front receiver on my truck and have a ATV cargo carrier similar to yours. My question is, how did you attach those marker poles you have on the corners of yours? My carrier has rounded corners made of square tubing and I intend to use round poles, typically used to mark the sides of driveways for snow removal. I can not think of a way to securely fasten them. Thanks in advance for any suggestions you might have! Duane
I used snow plow markers. They bolt through the square tubing. Check these out. www.amazon.com/36-Length-Reflective-Universal-Markers/dp/B09NCJTVZ2/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=KWEBL3WKSKSL&keywords=snow+plow+markers+36+inch&qid=1699665762&sprefix=Snow+plow+markers%2Caps%2C308&sr=8-3
I leave it in. I don't take it out often since I started the channel. I have a little beater with a heater I drive to work. The truck and camper are for the weekends.
@@KennyOfAllTrades Thanks! I get 10mpg with my 6.2 gas F350 in normal conditions. I have a wolf creek 850. Out west in the mountains I can get as low as 7.5mpg.
@@downbytheriver501 Just found out you do the TC youtube thing too. I think I have seen some of your videos in the past. Well, I just hit the sub button. Looking forward to your vids too!
@@Timw927 thanks Tim! I’m not close to the same level as Kenny here as far as consistency and quality of content…but I am really weird looking so I suppose that’s a perk!
@@KennyOfAllTrades the more I watch people who spend a lot of time in their truck campers RVs homemade whatever’s, I see the on road fixes that they’re able to make and I realize how critical they are to be able to do on your own. Lots can go wrong with all the add-ons. Keep up the good work, sir.
I cringe everytime i hear you say "i gotta put gas in the truck" i drove a big rig for 20 years and anytime someone in my family asked how much my gas cost for the truck i would tell them nothing because i don't use gas in my truck, i use fuel haha i got to a point of calling it go-go juice they picked that up pretty quick 😂
I hear you. I have a daily driver for work, plus the kids' vehicles and the plow truck. They are all gas. So I only hear, I need gas money, I got to stop at the gas station it's a habit for me to say gas. Plus I'm almost 50 so I'm to old to change now.
"School bus with a wood stove. Mint. ". Love this
your take on life and problems is an example we should all follow. Sometimes it sucks, but, move on and fix/deal with it! Thanks for another great vid!
Kenny, you inspire me. Truly. Thank you for making my morning coffee even better.
That is so kind of you! I appreciate you following along on the weekend adventures.
One of my favorite shows on the food network, awesome video. Thanks again
Thanks for a new take on a burger! Wow, I’d have never guessed that one! Thanks for maintaining your composure, it shows the rest of us how to confront, adapt, and overcome with our RV’s. I’ll watch next week to see how it goes. Thanks, Kenny!
You will have to check out tonight video. Things are turning around for me. Happy Thanksgiving Bill.
@@KennyOfAllTrades Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family as well.
Always something Mr K, hopefully nothing major but we will see in your next video. Fridge looks nice, love your dash especially the huge screen 🤩.
Thanks Tobi
Chin up It’ll all work out ezy for me say, but it’s always Gods blessings to wake up to experience another day.
So true. It could always be worse.
“it’s always something“ my favorite saying! Unfortunately tho it’s always something 🫤
Lol yes exactly!
Hey Kenny wow that’s was a awesome video I really enjoyed watching you making all the repairs and the mirror is nice you did a great job with installing it sorry about your radiator I hope it’s just the top hose
Again great video Thanks You 🎉🎉
Thanks Tm. My new video came out tonight. You'll have to check it out. I was able to find the radiator issue.
Greetings from Colorado. Always enjoy watching your videos. Always positive and kind content. Thank you for sharing and posting. Stay safe.
Thanks, I've made it to your state twice in my life. I absolutely loved it! Thanks for following along here in Minnesota!
713 views in 3 hours!! Plus 84 comments!! Brotha you got some pretty amazing subscribers!!
Another awesome video as always 🤙
Thanks Larry. 1144 in 4.5 hours now! I agree I do have some really awesome people checking out my videos and following along every weekend. Thanks for your help with the video!
You got this brother- head down dig in drive on
You're a handy guy there Kenny. Like to have friends around like you. You can drive those cars a few more years than the less mechanically inclined person that I have become. I like these ride along days, they get me out of the house. By the way I love your rig, if I could right now I would love to spent whatever golden years I've got left. Love love love people, animals, and the great outdoors. Some of your winter camping I enjoy the most. Be kind and be happy.
Thank you for sale the kind words. I'm glad you are following along with Toby and me, exploring all the beauty of Minnesota.
Took my truck camper up to Park Rapids this weekend deer hunting. You talk about cold and windy! The guys in the cabin had to deal with each other's snoring. I slept like a baby. Even had an electric blanket. Stayed 70 degrees in there with just a little electric heater. Gotta loves these TC's!
Very true Kevin. Hunting was ruff this year. The wind on opener was insane. I was gonna head over to St. Criox state Forest this weekend but i remembered they still have one more week. The cooler temps may help this coming weekend for those who haven't filled there tag.
One thing I've realized too Kenny,
is that the displeasure of discovering problems is far outweighed by the satisfaction gained solving them... and boy do I get a lot of "satisfaction" from my Articfox 811 and the F350 powerstroke it rides on!
That being said,
don't forget to blow out you black tank sani flush line 😭
Burger looks good. I'm going to have to try that. Great video!
Just tuned into this for the first time. I love it. Great job Kenny!
Thanks Robert, I appreciate that!
Been catching up on your videos. I think you’ve convinced me to slap some tank heating pads on my old Lance 845 and head up north. I need some snow in my life.
We are heading into my favorite camping season. November and December is beautiful. The snow and cooler temps keep a lot of people inside. The state parks that I wouldn't normally visit (because they are packed) will be almost empty. It dosent get brutally cold untill January and February.
Glad Mandi finally got her mirror! Looks good!
Thanks Julie, I was really happy with how much light it reflects. It makes the interior feel bigger. And of course I love to have Mandi feel comfortable in the camper too. Thanks!
Oh how the breakdowns hit home. Over the years with my TCer I had a few.
Hi Kenny, We just started watching your channel and real enjoy the content. May God Bless and Keep You and Yours!
Thanks! I'm glad you enjoy the content.
Great idea with the mirror on the freezer door.
Love your videos! Thanks
Thanks, I'm glad you enjoy them. It really keeps me motivated hearing the positive comment.
We've always had a mirror as a backsplash behind our stove in our homes. Reflects a ton of light & is easy to clean.
Might have to add a mirror to our camper frig now.
Aww, dang Kenny! They say things happen in threes so hopefully the transfer case, coolant & brake caliper was it. That anode rod looks brand new. You really don't need to replace every year. Seriously, you're just wasting money. Anyway, hope your coolant leak is just a hose and you'll be back to business as usual next weekend. ps... I bet Mandi's happy with her mirror. Cheers! ~M
Thanks. I was really surprised to see the rod in that good of shape. Normally it is worn down a lot more. I will probably run it next season. I'll check it half way through. Like you said, no need to waste money.
Great video Kenny. I really like the mirror idea! Hopefully the truck repair was an easy, inexpensive fix. I'll be tuning in next week to find out!
Thanks Lois, I had a fun time making the video for Tuesday. You'll definitely have to check it out. Mandi finally makes an appearance after 80 videos!
Hopefully the hose will need fixing instead of the radiator. In my prayers. Safe travels!
Thanks Tony
It’s telling you it’s Time to pull that trigger on a F-550 chassis truck! LOL
That would be sweet. I been hearing a lot of good about Ford's 7.3 gasser. I think that would be a perfect combo.
@@KennyOfAllTrades me too, i agree
Ok ok, we need to find a way to reverse your bad mojo! Like they used to say on Hee Haw, if it weren’t for bad luck I’d have no luck at all! Well good news is you didn’t break the mirror…so at least you avoided 7 more years of bad luck and not having Mandi on your ass for putting up a mirror for her. Seriously though, hope the radiator issue is just a faulty hose or clamp not a crack!!!
Here, hope this 🍀 helps ya my friend!!!
Lol, ill take it!
It’s kinda like we are out in the woods 😂😂 Great video bro
It was Beautiful Matt! Walmarts neon blue light sparkeld against the falling snow flakes making it look like a Hallmark Christmas movie.......or wait....no it didnt.
But it was a good night anyways.
@@KennyOfAllTrades 😂♥️
Hope the truck is ok
Thanks Dean. I'm gonna take a look tomorrow. The truck has 175k on it. I'm hoping it's time for an upper hose and call it good.
Kenny my friend, you are such a nice guy, you shouldn't have any bad luck ONLY good iuck!!! 🍀👫🍀
🍀🍀🍀🍀Keep Camping🍀🍀🍀🍀
🙄, your friend,
Didi 👋
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Nice job on the mirror. My mouth would not open wide enough to eat that burger, but it did look good. Walmarts r good in a pinch, but I like wide open spaces, Quietness, and lovely scenery. B safe in your travels.
Thanks!
Kenny thanks for the videos. They show the good times and the hurtles. None of my trips go perfect! Keep them coming.
Thanks Jay. All in all it's was still a good weekend.
Maybe the radiator is just the hose. I was all excited when you were looking at the fishing rods as that would have certainly changed your luck. Keep looking, maybe you'll still find a deal.
Those were some good deals! I'll have to swing back in there. The sale runs through December.
That hamburger, wow, that's a new one on me, interesting combination of flavors, might have to try that just to satisfy my curiosity! Hope the repairs hold and you have good luck with the radiator. Maybe you're just breezing through all your bad luck now, then come the new year, it's all good! Have a wonderful week, see ya on the next one!
Thanks! The burger was awesome. The egg, peanut butter and bacon work great together. It's definitely work trying.
Stay positive brother love what your doing
Thanks Steve. I appreciate the comment. I'm looking forward to next weekend already....or maybe just looking forward to Friday..lol. I'll hopefully take a look at the truck tomorrow.
If your transfer case starts to leak again drain it . if there is a way to get something in there to soak up residual inside. Degrease and clean area around crack on the out side. Mix up some JB weld or similar type product and apply to crack and allow ample time to set up. Refill transfer case and possibly even redo what you did the first time to alleviate some internal pressure on the crack. Cross your fingers and rock on!
Another awesome video Kenny, you always find a way to over come adversities. Hang in there man. And thanks for taking us along each week.
Eric and Karal
Thanks, I'm already looking forward to the weekend. I got to look at the truck soon.
I was going through the same thing with my cabin filter then I saw on forums that people are putting a piece of cardboard over the blower motor to prevent the debris from falling down in there.
Genius! Sometimes another set of eyes on it will bring in a completely different resolution for the problem.
I am definitely going to use that trick next time . I will use the cardboard Box that the filter comes in.
Okay maybe I'm the only one who'll say this but, I'd love to see a maintenance video. PS, that truck is beautiful when it's all cleaned up, and I'm a Ford guy.
Thanks! I do love that truck. It's gonna be 8 years old soon. I spray a ton of Fluid Film into the body panels and frame. It's so hard to keep a clean looking truck in Minnesota.
@@KennyOfAllTrades nice truck
I’m also a Ford guy but sweet truck and camper I have the Artic Fox little brother Wolf Creek but it’s a good build
There's nothing more permanent than a temporary fix! LOL Good job on the repairs. The mirrored freezer door looks good.
Thanks Todd!
The mirror also make the room feel bigger.
I’m so excited to have a mirror for when we keep the slide in! Thanks! Also you get things right more then 50% of the time. ;) keep the videos coming!
Thanks! Now you have to figure out the next necessity.
Stay positive and things will improve. The radiator is a drag, but I know it won't stop you. You can probably run that t-case fix for a long time if you wanted to. Keep up the great work!
Hay Jay, im excited to see your build. I think i will go with a flat bed for this camper one day......im assuming thats what you are doing. Hopefully im not giving anything away!
I hope your right about the T case. It's not pressurized or anything. Just gravity pulling it out the fluid.
Oh well. There are far more good days than bad. No doubt I’ll bet you’re already fixed up and back in the woods. See you in the next episode!
Thanks Doug. Unfortunately I have been able to look yet. I was busy editing the video last night. It's to bad it's dark out by the time I get home from work. I'm not to happy with the daylight savings time change.
@@KennyOfAllTrades Yeah, we don’t like the time change either. Even though I’m retired we still like doing things in the evenings and it’s dark so early. Good luck on your repairs!
When it rains it pours Kenny!
On the generator before tearing it apart and since you can still get it running just continue running as high octane non ethanol as you can find with a little carb cleaner and water evaporator. Hopefully it will clear out. Your pilot jet is probably partially clogged and floated gummed up. Good luck.
I’ve seriously considered getting some wool batting and making covers that fit inside the window like your reflectix does. I think it would be a massive help for the wintertime plus would help soak up some of the humidity inside the camper. I finally purchased a dehumidifier for my camper and was blown away just how much water is inside the camper. Think I pull out about 15 pints of water in 4 days! No wonder why I always have condensation problems!
That's a good idea. I run a dehumidifier as well. I have power running to the camper during the week. I'll turn on the dehumidifier to help remove the moisture from the weekend. It's crazy how damp these camper get.
@Down by the river YOU AGAIN?! 😝 😂
@@mikegupguthrie-futurenomad7866 omnipresence is one of my best qualities 😉
@@downbytheriver501 😂 😂 😂
@@KennyOfAllTrades Vic was stalking me last night on about 2 or 3 other YT channels. He came to the conclusion we were helping out with their algorithm numbers 🤭
It does end. I saw it. Super great channel!
Kenny loved the video. With all your projects that you've done you could have a repair shop for rvs. Hang in there life has a way of working things out. Haven't had that kind of hamburger before might have to try it. Take care
Definitely give it a try. The egg and peanut butter go together really well. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. It was a little diffrent then the regular videos, but it worked.
Great video as always. :)
Thanks Patrick!
Lexan and paint the back side and only use pledge to clean and polish with paint on back side will never scratch paint !
Another great video Kenny. I’m not sure about the peanut butter hamburger though. Where did you get that idea?Hopefully it’s the radiator hose. 👍✌️
Lol. I seen it on Drive In's Diners and Drives years ago. They put peanut butter on top of the burger back then. We have a burger here in Minnesota called a juicey lucy, it is stuffed with cheese.....I combined the two and stuffed a burger full of peanut butter.
Keep on truckin Kenny! Sometimes the attacks are big or just keep coming before a big blessing. Thanks for bringing us along all the adventures.
Thanks Sunny. I tell myself the same thing. I think that the clouds will lift and the energy will change real soon. That's the way life works for me. I feel like sometimes I'm given little tests, just to keep me grounded. That way I can appreciate all the good times even more.
Absolutely! Good times ahead 😀
People really like to see videos on repairs of your truck camper. Great job with the fixes and upgrades. We are sure Mandi loved the mirror mod. Alright, hamburger and peanut butter. Never tried it but we will try anything once. We stayed the night at a Walmart parking lot a few weeks ago, no woods to be found in the Walmart that we stayed at, lol. Looks like another project.Hope all went well on your drive home. Mary 💕 Fred
Let me know how you like it!
@@KennyOfAllTrades Will do. 👍🏼😀
Always something but sure doesn’t stop u from camping 😅
It all worked out. Even sleeping at Walmart can feel like a mini vacation.
Good job on glass cutting. It's not that easy, at least for me.
I'm really surprised it worked. That old glass cutter was frozen up at first. I didn't think the cutting wheel was gonna move. I seriously think it was in a bucket of tools from a estate auction. The case looks older then me. Lol
I enjoy your videos each week Kenny. They bring me peace and ambition. Hoping to get a camper for the kids in the next couple years. Still have to convince the wife. Maintenance issues just come with any hobby I guess. I appreciate your honesty and patience.
Thanks Chase
I have been really fortunate with the truck and camper. I have put about 60k miles on the truck making these videos without any major issues. The camper is close to 20 years old and has been to some really remote places. When I think about the memories I've made in this setup I can't complain. For me the camper was a great investment for my mental health. It also brings me peace, so I'm glad to hear I can share that with you.
Always something to do with a truck and camper. Hope it’s only the hose. Mirror turned out nice.
Thanks. I hoping so. I was busy editing the video last night so I haven't had a chance to look at the truck.
I really liked your mirror on the freezer door. Now I’m going to have to go and look at my lance camper and see if I have that same kind of door panel. Thank you Kenny but you may have just made another project for me.
Thanks Gary, it was simple. It give the illusion of more room too. Definitely check out your door panel. I would suggest doing it.
Hang in there Kenny. You’ll get it all fixed like u always do. Enjoy the content. Hope to see u back on the road next week.
Thanks, I hope so too!
Great video as always Kenny. Sometimes things don't go as planned but that's what keeps life interesting. Hope you made it home safely ❤
Thanks, i did get home fine. I haven't had a chance to dig into it yet. I was busy editing the video last night. It's been snowing since Sunday night, if I don't have to plow snow after work tomorrow I will check it out.
Kenny I really like your videos, I'm planning a trip from luverne mn. It's in the southwest corner of Minnesota. To duluth this winter in a 1967 Ozark truck camper that we restored to usable condition. It's not perfect not it warm. "So far".
But the trip to duluth to meet up with son and wonder Minnesota for a bit do some ice fishing. Any places you can recommend. Looking forward to seeing your next video.
The viking
Some State Parks on the north shore have campsites that remain open all winter. The parks have electricity so it's easy to stay warm. Most of the State parks are way to busy to visit during the camping season. That's just my opinion though. But they are almost empty during the winter. If you want to see amazing winter waterfalls and have them to yourself, check out Gooseberry, Split Rock and Jay Cook.
You should put a long LED light strip across the top of the walls!
I put up some mood lighting in the overhead cab. It was in a video last winter. I should put more in. They do provide a calming effect.b
Kenny, I also wanted to thank you as many others have for all of your videos and the time it took you to make each week's deadlines. I have a truck camper that is going on two years of ownership. It's the Lance 650 which was perfect when we started off, but as you know you run out of space quickly. So, I'm considering trading it in for a bigger truck camper with at least one side out, most likely two along with a generator and solar. We throughly enjoyed the videos and learned a thing or two and will add those to my toolbox for improvements for my road trips. I can't escape every weekend like you, because of school and the homework workload (Not complaining). In the state of New Mexico the state offers an access pass free of charge for military or veterans and when we stay at a state camping spot it's 50% off or $5.00 per night no hookup or $15.00 for electricy and water. Does Minnesota offer that? Again, thanks for cleaning up after other's trash campsites it's just pure laziness and so disresectful.
I can't speak from first-hand regarding military discounts, but I believe the admission to State Parks is free. There may be some discounted camping as well.
that suck's. . . . if it wasnt for bad luck their wouldnt be any luck at all, .hope you made it home ok, on the plus side the fridge mirror turned out pretty good,
Yep the mirror looks sweet. I did make it home. I haven't had a chance to check out the truck. It's been snowing since Sunday night. It's supposed to continue for another 24 hours. Hopefully I will get a chance between work and snow plowing to check the truck.
since moving to europe (belgium) i havnt seen snow. . . miss it alot, hope everything goes well when you do check the truck, sending positive vibes,
Thanks I appreciate it.
Neat seeing all the places you camp in northern Mn. since we are up here in Virginia . Which front receiver hitch are you using and where do you mount license plate when not using cargo carrier?
Thanks, Minnesota sure is a beautiful state. I've lived up here my whole life and never realized there was so much camping available.
I bought my front receiver from E-trailer. It was a fairly straightforward install. I did have to relocate the front license plate. It is mounted off to the side of the original plate location. It wasn't a big deal and still looks good.
Good to see you get some work done on the truck and camper. I hope the coolant leak turns out to be a simple inexpensive fix. I have never heard of peanut butter on a burger but may give it a whirl someday. We almost spent the night at a Walmart on our way to Virginia but I called the store just to confirm it would be ok and was told no.
That to bad. I was told no once in South Dakota. I get it though. People have abused it.
"It goes to show, it's always somethin'!"
100%
Always enjoy your videos Kenny! Hope the radiator is an easy fix...and the fix on the transfer case holds! Seems like it's always something, but thats real life! :)
Thanks. The issues have been pretty constant. Hopefully this means I'll have easy sailing for the new year.
Apparently you've never heard of "Weldbond", I've repaired all kinds of stuff with it...
I haven't. I used regular 2 part JB weld. I'll look up Weldbond. I'll give it a try.
Kenny I noticed you bought some anti freeze for the camper. I used to do the same but now I just blow out the lines. I have never had a problem since. Plus less mess and free.
Thats a good idea. I'll have to look into that.
@@KennyOfAllTrades I live in Michigan so it gets pretty cold here also. In the spring I just sterilize the tank as I would anyway and off I go.
That's a good idea. I do use my toilet all winter...the pink juice is a chaser for that. But I might have to blow out the water lines.
Hoping your issue is only a hose. I enjoyed the video. Adventure isn't always in the woods. 😉
Good job with the mirror for Mandi.
20° is nice???? 🥶
Lol I guess it's all relative. I hope we have a few more warm days before December, but the high this coming weekend will be 12. I hope to be able to winter somewhere else one day. It's possible we will not see above freezing for the next 5 to 6 months.
I'm not a fan of the heat. I'd rather bundle up if I'm cold. I hope to get to Minnesota in the next year or so. Depends on whether or not my son goes away to college in the Fall. I'm trying to convince him to do schooling online and travel with me. We'll see.
My truck was slowly leaking antifreeze about a year ago, and I put some stop leak in it, and that took care of it.
Sometimes camping, isn't camping! 😁 1ST!
You got that right!
Nice mirror upgrade to the fridge door. I'm going to add that to my project list. You should do a segment on your mirror magnets and door patches based on why you display them and what they mean to you both. Also, what is the significance of your closing commitments that you always say? Kinda reminds me of a Boy Scout merit badge saying. Great stuff as always!
I was having a bad day at work, I was dealing with multiple Neighbor disputes and domestics. My Sgt was dealing with the same. We got back to the office and he sad something that resonated with me...."If people were just a little nicer to each other, if people followed the golden rule we wouldn't have jobs".....he was right. We are nicer to stray animals walking down the road then we are to our neighbors.
That is the first part...the second part is because on the job I was lied to every day, it was constant and consistent. If people were honest with others and honest with themselves life would be a little easier for everyone.
I got out of LE last year. I'm glad I did. It was turning me into someone I didn't even recognize.
Another great upload. Was that the camping world in Little Falls?
Up in Baxter. I haven't been to the one in Little Falls yet. I still need to check it out. I've been there when it was Hillmerson's. I haven't seen if Camping World has changed it up.
We love your videos Kenny, question.. If you had sewer access at your home that would allow you to dump your tanks there, would you use it? I’m in the middle of a remodel, and have the opportunity to plumb a sewer pipe outside, I don’t have a camper yet, but will someday, should I do it?
I have a sewer at home and dump my RV tanks into it often.
Great channel! I am learning a lot. Where did you buy the cabinet door keepers?
Peanut butter burger 🍔🍳 good times.
It was so delicious!
Hi Kenny,To bad for your truck problems!I am one of your loyal followers, i am from Montreal and believe that we have colder winter weather like Minnesota .I am asking myself, are you doing dry camping in each of your week ends?And /Or do you winterize your camper each time you are coming back from your adventures?Planning to do the same in winter with my Northen Lite! Thanks again for your videos,
Last winter I kept the heat on in the camper and had a small electric heater in the basement all week while I was at work. I was able to keep water in the camper untill December/January. Once the high temps remained -10 for the day time I called it quits. I still dry camped every weekend. I used the sink sparingly, just to wash dishes and stuff. I kept a jug of water in the counter for washing. I chased down the water with pink juice so my trap wouldn't freeze. I dumped the gray tank into my sewer when I got home.
This winter the cost of heating the camper is more then I can afford. This will be my first weekend without water.
To speed up the hot water draining process I open the pressure relief valve. Just make sure your not standing in front of the drain.
Great tip! I'll definitely do that next time.
Ok, gotta know if it was a clamp or a cracked radiator. I’ll tune in next week to find out. Keep making these real “ real” videos!
For sure! I still have to look at it .
By the way, is that a Nebraska hat I see you wearing? 😁
@@barythompson4781 Yes it is. I was in Nebraska last year. I got a video of a State Park that I visited, it was the coolest State Park I've ever been too. I don't recall the name though. I picked up the hat while traveling through. I wish I could say I was a Huge Cornhuskers fan, but I really like the hat!
Chadron State Park, I watched the video. I live in Western Nebraska. Great video!
Man that park was sweet! I was on my way home from out west. I wanted to go to the black hills, but realized it was Sturgis, so I cut through Nebraska. Initially I was surprised to see.........nothing......no trees, no fields, no people....just prairie grass, it was pretty, but long. Saw a stste Forest on the On X map, I was hoping to Boondock of a forestery road. But, before I could make it to the forest I came upon the State Park. I'm glad I stopped. That park was beautiful! The bike riding and hiking was awesome. The land formations also changed. It's like a cross between the badlands mixed with South Dakota rolling prairie
I always wondered where the fridge mirror came from. I saw the medicine cabinet video last night.
Haha. Yep, it was the old bathroom cabinet. It was an easy install and made the area feel bigger.
Kenny just think,you go to some rough places in the woods,what do you expect from that truck? It's just saying "go easy on me"
Oh Jebus !! ewwww gooey, slimy eggs. Next project agenda - thoroughly cook eggs !
Over easy all day. Lol
@@KennyOfAllTrades remind me when we go camping and gold digging to bring along HARD boiled eggs for you ...
I like them too!
Hi Kenny, Where did you get your backup camera with rear mirror screen?
I picked it up from Amazon back in 2020. It works great. I definitely recommend it. The feild of view is better then the original rearview mirror. It has great night vision as well. Here is a link.
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07ZF9FK6W?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
Hope you are doing fine with that cut.
Mood gummies commercial this episode. 😂
Wierd placement. Google must recognize that my viewers like to chill out while watching the videos. Lol
Kenny, I had asked what you did if anything special for cooking up hamburgers and I've got my answer now. The question will be, will I be able to eat a hamburger with peanut butter in it, I'll find out one of these days but I have a feeling it may not work for my taste buds. Your friends shop doors, are those 14' or even taller ?
One of my favorite breakfast sandwiches is a peanut butter and a over easy egg. This was a twist on a burger that is popular in Minnesota. It's called a Juciy Lucie. It's a hamburger stuffed with cheese.
@@KennyOfAllTrades I can't recall ever having ground beef or egg together with peanut butter, however I do like a toasted bread sunny side up egg with slice of cheddar cheese sandwich.
Comes in threes. You should be done for a while, after this one.
That's exactly what I'm thinking. It's gonna be clear sailing from here. I can feel it!
Laughing at his reflectex comments here in the west with 115 temps we use it all summer and rarely in the winter
I bet it does work great in the summer. Thankfully I don't see temps like that.....I was born with a thick layer of insulation for the northern temps.
115 degrees might actually kill me.
I guess next week we will learn how to change out a radiator. 😜
Oh gosh I hope not! I looked at a TH-cam video. They said it's an 8 to 10 hour job. You have to take apart the entire front end. It looks like a mess. The evaporator, oil cooler, Trans cooler lines, intercooler, lights, fender wells, it's crazy. I'm not looking forward to it.
@@KennyOfAllTrades wow.. I hope you are camping instead of all that work. Good luck 🤞
Question for you Kenny. I recently installed a front receiver on my truck and have a ATV cargo carrier similar to yours. My question is, how did you attach those marker poles you have on the corners of yours? My carrier has rounded corners made of square tubing and I intend to use round poles, typically used to mark the sides of driveways for snow removal. I can not think of a way to securely fasten them. Thanks in advance for any suggestions you might have! Duane
I used snow plow markers. They bolt through the square tubing.
Check these out.
www.amazon.com/36-Length-Reflective-Universal-Markers/dp/B09NCJTVZ2/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=KWEBL3WKSKSL&keywords=snow+plow+markers+36+inch&qid=1699665762&sprefix=Snow+plow+markers%2Caps%2C308&sr=8-3
Do you ever take the camper out of the truck or just leave it in week to week
I leave it in. I don't take it out often since I started the channel. I have a little beater with a heater I drive to work. The truck and camper are for the weekends.
Kenny I am curious what your average fuel economy is? THANKS!
Around 12, I can get better if i drive slower. I get the best fuel economy when I keep it under 60 mph.
@@KennyOfAllTrades Thanks! I get 10mpg with my 6.2 gas F350 in normal conditions. I have a wolf creek 850. Out west in the mountains I can get as low as 7.5mpg.
I am wishing I had a gasser right about now. It's crazy stupid how money it takes to fill a tank compared to when I started the channel.
First comment. I win!
nope! Gottcha by two! 😁
@@Timw927 damn damn damn!
@@downbytheriver501 Just found out you do the TC youtube thing too. I think I have seen some of your videos in the past. Well, I just hit the sub button. Looking forward to your vids too!
@@Timw927 thanks Tim! I’m not close to the same level as Kenny here as far as consistency and quality of content…but I am really weird looking so I suppose that’s a perk!
Lol. Thanks man
Imagine those of us who cant really fix cars !
Right! Taking your vehicle into a shop is really expensive. I'm thankful that I can work on my equipment. I couldn't afford to bring it in!
@@KennyOfAllTrades the more I watch people who spend a lot of time in their truck campers RVs homemade whatever’s, I see the on road fixes that they’re able to make and I realize how critical they are to be able to do on your own. Lots can go wrong with all the add-ons. Keep up the good work, sir.
I cringe everytime i hear you say "i gotta put gas in the truck" i drove a big rig for 20 years and anytime someone in my family asked how much my gas cost for the truck i would tell them nothing because i don't use gas in my truck, i use fuel haha i got to a point of calling it go-go juice they picked that up pretty quick 😂
I hear you. I have a daily driver for work, plus the kids' vehicles and the plow truck. They are all gas. So I only hear, I need gas money, I got to stop at the gas station it's a habit for me to say gas. Plus I'm almost 50 so I'm to old to change now.
Hahaha never too old to change but it needs to be very slow with small things but i hear you i have 10 years on you and i like my ways 🤣😂
Stupid steel hot water tank , alum only no anodes rods !
I'll look into them if and when this tank fails.so far this one has last almost 20 years. I definitely understand there is benefits with aluminum .