Good morning Loftis family, My name is Tim and my wife and I go camping in our 2005 Itasca Meridian (very similar to your rig) several times a year. We enjoy watching your videos, and your family out exploring our beautiful country.One episode especially caught my interest. Our Itasca with the 350 cat engine was running hot in mountains of Colorado. So after your video I looked closely at my radiator air flow. Ended up removing it and washing it thoroughly along with the air charge cooler. I did this in our shop at home. Also replaced the thermostats. I want to thank you especially Michael for inspiring me to take on the clean radiator project. 3 afternoon and evenings and it’s back together. Maybe our paths will cross someday and I will thank you personally.
Thanks for the video. I know this is four years ago when you did this do you guys still have your motorhome. I have a 2000 Monaco Dynasty and I’m so happy that I have a side, Radiator that doesn’t pick up near the amount of crap blowing into the radiator. I hope it is still treating you well.
A time to give praise in the wilderness while growing through these hard times. Keeping y’all in prayer. You both have great faith and peace through all this its inspiring to others, especially to me.
Hey fam!! Serious question... as people get excited for the fall-- the weather and the pumpkin drinks & the pumpkins & Halloween and the jackets..hoodies... red & orange leaves...n nippy air.. how do you deal with living on the road like that in that weather is it easier in the summer or worse in the summer because of the overheating?
Not a problem I’ve got the Wife hooked on watching your Channel we sit down and enjoy together we really like your rig your jeep and your beautiful family God bless
We broke down outside of Springfield Missouri. I spent 6 hours (yes you read that right) on the phone trying to get someone to work on our DP. Once they hear it’s a motorhome, they say nope. I ended up having it towed to Freightliner, put my wife and dog on a plane and worked on it myself. I can see why the mechanics don’t want to work on it. A lot of the work is blind. You’re feeling around to get to bolts. They also charge you extra per hour than if it was a truck. The problem I found is DP’s end of creating a vortex at the back. All the road dirt gets sucked in back there. What I did and I suggest everyone do is buy a garden hose and nozzle. Once you get to your new campsite, open up the back, connect the water hose and hose down the fins. You will see a ton of dirt come out. This sure is cheaper than paying a mechanic to do exactly that when you keep overheating. The other thing you should do is gain access from the inside and hose the fins from the inside.
This gentleman brought his diesel pusher RV into this diesel shop in Texas. His engine was running hot on hard pulls. The service center said That they would research the problem, when they said that they would research the problem that means that they should had checked everything that could cause this engine to overheat during a hard pull’s first. There are two things that the shop should had check that will cause a diesel engine running hot under hard pulls. Is the engine fan working properly, is the radiator clean for air flow, If you think about it, this RV is a pusher the radiator is at the rear, that means any debris from up underneath the vehicle will penetrate through the engine compartment, through the radiator due to the engine fan is sucking air through the radiator. When the airflow is restricted. The radiator will not cool properly causing engine heating problems under hard pulls. Always remember look for the simple things first don’t go thinking it’s my water pump or is it my engine thermostat always look for the simple things first. My opinion this gentleman was overcharged.
You are exactly right with regards to the dust. You are kicking up dust with all the tires when the engine is mounted in the back. You can go off road but you need to flush the radiator each time you go off road. You can use air to clean the radiator. The other thing you need to do is clean the air filters after each off road experience or anytime you are stirring up dust. These are easy maintenance things that will save you a ton of money down the road.
That which doesn't kill you makes you stronger, and experience is what you get when you don't get what you wanted. God has a reason for keeping you in the area so long. But my, my what a cliffhanger! Hope you enjoyed the motel at least!
We have a 1996 Monaco. We replaced the radiator and thermostats. It won’t go over 220 degrees uphill pulling our toad on a hot day. Downside is radiator was $2500.....we also had a leaking charge air cooler replaced. Another $2500. also had to replace our 1 piece windshield....$4,000. Glad we use this for business. These old rigs are built well but when it’s time to fix, not cheap even if you are handy.
This just sucks. My husband and I stayed overnight in Rawlins at the end of June this year. For dinner we found a great place that you should check out. It’s called Bucks Sports Grill. They’re reasonably priced and they have really good food. It’s also a cool looking place inside. I’m praying for you guys that your RV gets repaired quickly. Can’t imagine how stressful this time is.
We found great little places in Rawlins but other than that there’s not much to do. Thank you. We are already gone and traveling again. Videos are about 1 week behind us.
Good attitude with all the issues. Sometimes turning the steering wheel will loosen the key? Many diesel shops are not accustomed to dealing with full-time RV families - they want you to drop it off and they get to it whenever. Bring all the kids into the office - optimal pressure, LOL. Good luck with everything and safe travels.
Hopefully you get the engine problem figured out. We just traded out dp in for a smaller class c diesel. It had a Cummins motor. We had trouble getting it serviced too. And yes- they are very expensive to fix. We put over $13000 in repairs this year before we traded it. They sure are fun to drive though. Best wishes.
Oh my I do hope they get the RV sorted quickly for you and it doesnt work out expensive. I dont have a jeep but sometimes my steering lock is on so tight I have to wrestle it to be able to move the key, fingers crossed it all works out for you xx
I just TH-camd about your key for the Jeep. Few good answers I hope for you. Your parking stick could be stuck when you shift gear into park. They can become stuck if soda or been driving with Windows down where dirt can get in when pushing button in. This guy sprayed WD-40 in the crevis of the button and then went back and forth clicking till it might not be stuck. Then back and forth from drive to park to make sure stick is fully out. Can seem fully out, but not really maybe. Also if you have a little lock shift button for overide by your stick could be locked in too. And needs to be clicked out. WD-40 that also, till pops out. 😊
Hey guys!! Newer follower here! That’s hard with kids! We also live in a fifth wheel full time! We would love an RV someday! .. but So sorry this is happening! It will all work out! I love how you are all still in good spirits ☺️ Looking forward to continue following your family adventures!
I had issues with mine also overheating thought it was a radiator but it wasn’t I end up calling the Freightliner 800-number and they told me to have the mechanic do a RPM check on the fan clutch and that was my problem
Sometimes ours sticks, And we just jiggle the steering wheel. Just an fyi, We have a jeep wrangler and a jeep cherokee sport and they both have locking steering wheels. Hope your rv gets fixed soon. We love your channel!! ❤
You must have an older Jeep if it’s got the locking steering wheel. They don’t make them locking anymore. I’ll try to jiggle it if it does it again. I’m pretty sure I did try that but can’t remember now. Thanks
I was watching your video next to my husband, He was talking to you as you were trouble shooting your jeep issue! hahaha!! Husband said it sounds like your ignition cylinder might be going out! But you should get a small bottle of graphite into the ignition for the time being to lube it up!! "we live in an RV- we need a date!!!!" so funny- we don't live near family and not many people can handle 4 youngsters so we don't get to go on dates much either! We feel your pain! Hope you guys get to go on a few good dates when you are back in Mo. We love your video adventures- Safe travels to your next destination!
I just went on our first long trip and I started over heating. We managed to make it to our rv resort In Alabama and the company charged me $762 for him to travel 4 hours and 2 hours minimum labor and he washed my radiator out with a hose. It ran perfectly on the way home
Every RV option has its bonuses and detractions. The big draw back with the motorhome is that your engine/chassis is mated to your house. So when it needs maintenance, the house has to go too. That's one advantage about the 5th wheel. If the truck needed maintenance, you could just drop it off and cool your heels in your RV until its fixed. Not to mention that since your pulling chassis is a pick up truck, service centers are more abundantly available. Also, most modern 1 ton diesel trucks produce more power and torque than many diesel pusher engines. My 2018 Ram with 6.7L Cummins makes 370hp and a monstrous 800lb/ft of torque. It climbs mountains like Billy goat :) I do understand why you made the switch though. Hope you get it fixed quickly.
Yes I see your point. That was something I considered when we decided to get a 5th Wheel in the 1st place. But even they need repairs at times and can be at the RV dealer or shop.. Keep Your Daydream had to spend some night in a motel which their new 5th wheel had warranty work done. It happens to us all eventually. Thank you!
@@LoftisPartyofSix Absolutely, my wife and I love watching you guys. And we found another Aldi in Palmdale, CA. That's makes 2 now in Cali we've come across so far just waitin for ya :)
Hi there sorry about your rv problems I do agree with you cat engines are still very good And I wanted to let you know yesterday I went to Walmart early in the morning and was surprised to see an RV class a set up like yours they even had the white Jeep on the back I was like wow what are the Chances
That is so crazy you guys are in Rawlins! We just moved from there 2 months ago. We lived there for 8 years. Probably not the funnest place to be stuck in for a few days. I hope things worked out.
Look for semi truck repair shops, some will take you and might have time sooner. A lot of them have roadside repair also. I agree Laine should go! No one wants to deal with the mama! When that key thing happened to me, it wasn't in park All the way
Just FYI to clean the dirt from the radiator fins, run the engine so it's hot and then spray some oven cleaner into the fins, just be careful not to get it on the paint or plastic, let set for 30minutes and rinse with water.
Not a bad idea to wash out radiator every now and then, had the same problem of over heating in my class A Gas. Once I washed out all the bugs and debris it quit overheating... good luck and stay safe, God Bless
Damn 5 days. I was worried about the over heating. Thoughts and prayers.. Good people in Wyoming, I hope they get you all fixed up.. enjoy the journey :)
Agree with Susan Bates; just call SafeLite Auto Glass--you can either have it done at their location or they often will come to you. They are usually good about fitting people in when needed and since you are waiting anyway, it would be a good time to get it completed. Safety should always take priority.
I'm so sorry about your windshield. There's a good chance that a rock got throwed up when it was being towed. Some Class A Rvers have a shield type thing to help. Or maybe you just got it when you were off roading. But I'm sorry to say that's just one of the pit and down falls of off roading. I with our insurance. It's just cheaper to pay for it ourselves. We use Safe Lite for our windshields. There's a slight chance with the towing of it and with the heat. It could possibly shatter the windshield. It probably won't fall out. Just shatter. Believe me I had it to happen before. It's so depressing. And Safe Lite will come to your location and put it in. I'll keep your family in my prayers. Remember come to the Great Smoky Mountains and see me and my husband. We would give you and your family a good old fashioned cook out. Safe travels.
@@LoftisPartyofSix I don't know if all insurance companies cover windshields but Allstate covers our vehicles and it's not part of deductible coverage. If that makes sense as I don't remember proper term. Praying for a fair price on the RV repair and a complete fix!!!!
Ava is a beautiful area of Missouri. Before I retired from Springfield Public Schools I worked with a man from Ava. Justin Herrell was his name, there were several boys and one sister in his family.
My car does that with the key when the steering wheel is Locked in a certain way, if it does it again try moving the steering wheel back and forth (as much as it will allow) a few times
Is the power steering working correctly? On most Units it uses the same hydraulic systems as the engine fan. You might want to verify the radiator is really clean... couldn’t hurt to check behind them. Highly unlikely, but the fan motor should be checked to be sure it’s turning the right RPM. Good luck with your unit. My hubby gave me all this advice to share. We have a diesel pusher and love it, but have had a few repair adventures too. He’s a trained diesel mechanic and has handled all the repairs himself. Thank God.
I have a little 5.9 cummins 545 Alison trans ..25000lbs school bus pulling some of the toughest mtns in colorado ...Temp never got over 205deg it can be done
At my work, our little Chevy cars would do that because of defective shifter mechanism, basically the car didnt know it was in park. Mayby that's what going on, but with 100k on ours wev never had that, but have had the trans acted like its slipping after taking it out of 4x4 , just a restart of the engine solves that if ya ever have that happen. Safe travels!
I am also curious as to your MPG on your CAT engine. I assume it is pre-SCR/DEF engine? On my small Cummins Diesel - I am getting 8.5-9. I understand that I will likely get better MPG once I brake it in more. Thanks!
Nope, nice always. Hard working mechanics can’t stand whiners...this is to test your patience, lol 😆. When I worked at Volvo. There was a big sign in the shop that said, “$60 an hour; if you watch or ask, $100 an hour”💁🏻♀️ 🤣. When you pull out your key, we found we had to make sure you pull it out by pulling it ‘up’ and out. I know we usually don’t think about it, we just pull the key out and lock the car, but If you pull the key out quick and have a tendency to pull ‘down’ when you pull it out of the cylinder, you may misalign the inside of the cylinder...our Rendezvous had that issue.
I am sure you have this fixed by now, but found these comments on a forum. Just info to review, you may already be aware of these other areas to check. Note: the reference to under passenger seat is on referring to passenger side, but is at rear of the coach. There are 3 accesses that I have used to clean the inside of the radiator. The most effective is under the bed raised and with the engine cover removed. From this position you look down onto the inside surface of the radiator. Soak well with 1:1 simple green (or other degreaser) and water. Using a garden sprayer with a long tip you can get most of the top half of the radiator. From the bottom front under the driver seat you can get about 25% of the radiator, you will have to squirt the liquid between the fan blades which must be rotated slightly to get it all. You may have to crank the engine. I have been able to rotate the blade by hand but is difficult. The 3rd access is under the passenger seat but again the fan blade will have to be rotated. After all of this is sprayed, I also soak the outside surface of the radiator by trying to squirt the cleaning fluid directly into the radiator fins. You can rinse with water but if you have a really thick build up you may have to use a pressure washer or car wash sprayer directly into the outside rear of the radiator to get it really clean. When doing this hold the sprayer far enough away from the radiator fins to avoid bending them. You can tell when the radiator is clean. With the engine on, the fan should uniformly blow air through all areas of the radiator. Also, if you dont have a closed crankcase, you may want the extend the oil blowby tube (crankcase oil vapor exhaust) so that it vents beyond the radiator. good luck jim & debbie, 04 Journey, suzuki toad Best of luck to a speedy fix. Rick
Your Jeep key cylinder may be going bad and need to be replaced. Supposedly you can get a new one that can be setup using your current key so you don't end up with a different key for the ignition and the door locks.
Jeep windows break. Diesal Pushers cost money. Been doing it for about ten years and it's always something. Gorilla glue, PEX, and latex gloves are constant investments.
Your key situation could,be anti theft , I have a Infiniti fx35 and the key/steering will lock up if it thinks it's being jacked with! You have to turn the wheel as you finagle the key! Your manual will explain if it is in fact the issue . One other suggestion on your windshield ... I wouldn't wait to get that replaced ... it is very compromised now and if another rock hits it , it could shatter and might cause a very dangerous situation. We lived in the west (Utah) for 9 years and replaced 5 windshields !! The west is just notorious for having rock issues along the roads. Sorry your having all these issues ~ but maybe they are done and you can ride in peace now!
I think someone mentioned having the same issue with the same rv in a comment in your Colorado video when you were headed up the mountain. They even mentioned the part etc.
A Loftis " CLIFF HANGER". I'm sure glad we dont have to wait until next season to find out. TUNE IN NEXT TIME WHEN WE FIND OUT THE LOFTIS RV OVER HEATING PROBLEM ". LOL
@@LoftisPartyofSix we have to Joke about it or we'd cry. I have an issue with my driver side window , the vcc window with the side in it. It frosted over so bad you can't see the mirror. It lasted 2 years maybe . So I found this company who came to my house to fix it. I replaced the whole window the last time I think for over a $1000. These people replaced the window that's damaged for $350. I needed 2 repaired so it was $300 per window. I sure hope your over heating problem is easy on you. I really thought it was a dirty radiator.
The diesel will out last any gas engine hands down. You're right about CAT engine, I've had a Cummin's and now a CAT engine. I'm with you I'd rather have a Cummin's engine. But we just need to keep them serviced. The oil I've been told has something to do with the fuel rail.
I don't have any advice. :) Just wanted to say that we enjoy yall's videos and pray it all works out for ya. Even tho I know by now I know you have it fixed. :)
Ha ha !! He's a totally responsible 8yr old. On the serious side... so sad for you guys that you're being held up with the RV repairs... but ya know God... he's using it all for good anyways... so it'll be great !!
Turn the stirring wheel on the Jeep and/or make sure it’s in park... praying your home is fixed soon. Please let me know if my father-in-Law can help/advise for upkeep on the ClassA Stay safe Loftis Family 🙏🏼❤️
RV life = always something wrong, lol! Also, the investment in our Rode Pro mic with a deadcat was TOTALLY worth it. If you've been looking at new mics I definitely recommend it. ~sarah
Maybe the thermostat? May not be opening all the way easy to test with a pot of water and a stove and a thermometer. If your paying $130 HR in labor just replace it.
Not sure , check and see if there is a button you press to remove the key. Your insurance should replace your windshield for free. They will come to you to replace it. The same goes for you RV windshield. I knew it was your radiator. You should buy you a small pressure washer for this and can use it to clean lots other stuff , jeep RV and little boys, LOL Man I was hoping it was just thr radiator.
...🤔.. just the 'costs' advantages v.s. disadvantages..of rollin' coal...seems like when it rains..it certainly DOES poor...huh? best of luck folks..☮️&❤️
Did you know the issues when you bought the rv? Did the previous owner let you know there where issues? Not sure about your state, but in the state of Georgia...there is a "lemon" law. They are supposed to tell you of ANY and ALL issues. Not trying to blame the previous owners, but it sure did happen as soon as you started traveling in it....makes some of us wonder if the issues were already there.
No lemon law on used RVs. Previous owner was great about sharing info. I don’t think he could have known about this problem. He did have to put in a new engine before I bought it and I think it was because of what we found. Stay tuned.
We have a Winnebago pusher also , I no longer drive on dusty roads because of the radiator clogging up, Cat has the crank case vent tube that puts out oily discharge that gets sucked into the radiator and holds the dust . I put a 90 and extended it out the back to keep the rad free of the discharge it has helped a lot. You can clean it yourself with a small pressure washer and engine degreaser from underneath and behind just keep away from the alternator
Good morning Loftis family, My name is Tim and my wife and I go camping in our 2005 Itasca Meridian (very similar to your rig) several times a year. We enjoy watching your videos, and your family out exploring our beautiful country.One episode especially caught my interest. Our Itasca with the 350 cat engine was running hot in mountains of Colorado. So after your video I looked closely at my radiator air flow. Ended up removing it and washing it thoroughly along with the air charge cooler. I did this in our shop at home. Also replaced the thermostats. I want to thank you especially Michael for inspiring me to take on the clean radiator project. 3 afternoon and evenings and it’s back together. Maybe our paths will cross someday and I will thank you personally.
I’m so glad you was able to do that job yourself and save 1000s!!! Glad our video helped inspire you! Yes hopefully we can meet up someday! Thanks
You sure handle the stress better than I would. I hope that you get everything repaired and on the road again!
Thank you Brenda 😊
Thanks for the video. I know this is four years ago when you did this do you guys still have your motorhome. I have a 2000 Monaco Dynasty and I’m so happy that I have a side, Radiator that doesn’t pick up near the amount of crap blowing into the radiator. I hope it is still treating you well.
A time to give praise in the wilderness while growing through these hard times. Keeping y’all in prayer. You both have great faith and peace through all this its inspiring to others, especially to me.
Thank you 😊
Keep up to great work on the videos
Thank you 😊
I had that happen on my Jeep just turn your wheel. If it sticks again pull on wheel it will come out. Love y’all ❤️
I am not a Jeep owner and knew that. LOL
Hey fam!! Serious question... as people get excited for the fall-- the weather and the pumpkin drinks & the pumpkins & Halloween and the jackets..hoodies... red & orange leaves...n nippy air.. how do you deal with living on the road like that in that weather is it easier in the summer or worse in the summer because of the overheating?
Did you try turning the wheel. My car locks up like that sometimes. Wiggle the steering wheel and try again to remove the key.
Jeeps don’t have a locking steering wheel but that’s a great suggestion. Thanks
I thought the Sam thing as t has happened on our vehicle-:)
Not a problem I’ve got the Wife hooked on watching your Channel we sit down and enjoy together we really like your rig your jeep and your beautiful family God bless
Thank you very much 😊
We broke down outside of Springfield Missouri. I spent 6 hours (yes you read that right) on the phone trying to get someone to work on our DP. Once they hear it’s a motorhome, they say nope. I ended up having it towed to Freightliner, put my wife and dog on a plane and worked on it myself. I can see why the mechanics don’t want to work on it. A lot of the work is blind. You’re feeling around to get to bolts. They also charge you extra per hour than if it was a truck.
The problem I found is DP’s end of creating a vortex at the back. All the road dirt gets sucked in back there. What I did and I suggest everyone do is buy a garden hose and nozzle. Once you get to your new campsite, open up the back, connect the water hose and hose down the fins. You will see a ton of dirt come out. This sure is cheaper than paying a mechanic to do exactly that when you keep overheating. The other thing you should do is gain access from the inside and hose the fins from the inside.
This gentleman brought his diesel pusher RV into this diesel shop in Texas. His engine was running hot on hard pulls.
The service center said That they would research the problem, when they said that they would research the problem that means that they should had checked everything that could cause this engine to overheat during a hard pull’s first. There are two things that the shop should had check that will cause a diesel engine running hot under hard pulls. Is the engine fan working properly, is the radiator clean for air flow, If you think about it, this RV is a pusher the radiator is at the rear, that means any debris from up underneath the vehicle will penetrate through the engine compartment, through the radiator due to the engine fan is sucking air through the radiator. When the airflow is restricted. The radiator will not cool properly causing engine heating problems under hard pulls.
Always remember look for the simple things first don’t go thinking it’s my water pump or is it my engine thermostat always look for the simple things first.
My opinion this gentleman was overcharged.
Thank you!!
Sometimes these trials turn out to be Blessings! Stay positive, stay strong! You guys are a beautiful family.
Thank you very much 😊
You are exactly right with regards to the dust. You are kicking up dust with all the tires when the engine is mounted in the back. You can go off road but you need to flush the radiator each time you go off road. You can use air to clean the radiator. The other thing you need to do is clean the air filters after each off road experience or anytime you are stirring up dust. These are easy maintenance things that will save you a ton of money down the road.
Thank you 😊
Awe the ending. Love the way you all handle situations though... Praying for ya!
Thank you
That which doesn't kill you makes you stronger, and experience is what you get when you don't get what you wanted. God has a reason for keeping you in the area so long. But my, my what a cliffhanger! Hope you enjoyed the motel at least!
That’s right!! Thank you!!
We have a 1996 Monaco. We replaced the radiator and thermostats. It won’t go over 220 degrees uphill pulling our toad on a hot day. Downside is radiator was $2500.....we also had a leaking charge air cooler replaced. Another $2500. also had to replace our 1 piece windshield....$4,000. Glad we use this for business. These old rigs are built well but when it’s time to fix, not cheap even if you are handy.
Yikes! Yes I agree, well built but expensive! Thanks for watching
He swears car thieves are waitin' in the bushes for him to turn his back. lol
This just sucks. My husband and I stayed overnight in Rawlins at the end of June this year. For dinner we found a great place that you should check out. It’s called Bucks Sports Grill. They’re reasonably priced and they have really good food. It’s also a cool looking place inside. I’m praying for you guys that your RV gets repaired quickly. Can’t imagine how stressful this time is.
We found great little places in Rawlins but other than that there’s not much to do. Thank you. We are already gone and traveling again. Videos are about 1 week behind us.
hope things go better for you all safe travels take care
Thank you 😊
If you want faster service, you have 4 kids. Just take them with you to waiting area and let them scream around. :)
😆 yep that would do it!!
Good attitude with all the issues. Sometimes turning the steering wheel will loosen the key? Many diesel shops are not accustomed to dealing with full-time RV families - they want you to drop it off and they get to it whenever. Bring all the kids into the office - optimal pressure, LOL. Good luck with everything and safe travels.
Yes I had to explain to all of them it was our home so they could understand our urgency. Thanks for
Hopefully you get the engine problem figured out. We just traded out dp in for a smaller class c diesel. It had a Cummins motor. We had trouble getting it serviced too. And yes- they are very expensive to fix. We put over $13000 in repairs this year before we traded it. They sure are fun to drive though. Best wishes.
Oh my I do hope they get the RV sorted quickly for you and it doesnt work out expensive. I dont have a jeep but sometimes my steering lock is on so tight I have to wrestle it to be able to move the key, fingers crossed it all works out for you xx
Thank you 😊
I just TH-camd about your key for the Jeep. Few good answers I hope for you. Your parking stick could be stuck when you shift gear into park. They can become stuck if soda or been driving with Windows down where dirt can get in when pushing button in. This guy sprayed WD-40 in the crevis of the button and then went back and forth clicking till it might not be stuck. Then back and forth from drive to park to make sure stick is fully out. Can seem fully out, but not really maybe. Also if you have a little lock shift button for overide by your stick could be locked in too. And needs to be clicked out. WD-40 that also, till pops out. 😊
Thank you for the info!!
Turn the steering wheel!- we find this common on our vehicle.
I tried it but also Jeep don’t have locking steering wheels so I’m not sure what the problem was. Thank you
I was thinking the same thing!
A LOFTIS "CLIFF HANGER".
Open the door, for some reason this has happened to me. Once I open the door and close it, the key will release.
Hey guys!!
Newer follower here!
That’s hard with kids! We also live in a fifth wheel full time! We would love an RV someday! .. but So sorry this is happening! It will all work out! I love how you are all still in good spirits ☺️
Looking forward to continue following your family adventures!
Hi 👋!! Thanks for subscribing and following along our journey. We wish y’all safe travels and hopefully will run into y’all someday! Thanks again!
Praise God! 🙌🏼✨
I enjoy watching ...
Thank you 😊
I had issues with mine also overheating thought it was a radiator but it wasn’t I end up calling the Freightliner 800-number and they told me to have the mechanic do a RPM check on the fan clutch and that was my problem
Oh that’s good to know. Thanks
Sometimes ours sticks, And we just jiggle the steering wheel. Just an fyi, We have a jeep wrangler and a jeep cherokee sport and they both have locking steering wheels. Hope your rv gets fixed soon. We love your channel!! ❤
You must have an older Jeep if it’s got the locking steering wheel. They don’t make them locking anymore. I’ll try to jiggle it if it does it again. I’m pretty sure I did try that but can’t remember now. Thanks
I was watching your video next to my husband, He was talking to you as you were trouble shooting your jeep issue! hahaha!!
Husband said it sounds like your ignition cylinder might be going out!
But you should get a small bottle of graphite into the ignition for the time being to lube it up!!
"we live in an RV- we need a date!!!!" so funny- we don't live near family and not many people can handle 4 youngsters so we don't get to go on dates much either! We feel your pain! Hope you guys get to go on a few good dates when you are back in Mo.
We love your video adventures- Safe travels to your next destination!
Thank you so much!! And yes we are looking forward to several dates when we get back to Missouri.
I just went on our first long trip and I started over heating. We managed to make it to our rv resort In Alabama and the company charged me $762 for him to travel 4 hours and 2 hours minimum labor and he washed my radiator out with a hose. It ran perfectly on the way home
Every RV option has its bonuses and detractions. The big draw back with the motorhome is that your engine/chassis is mated to your house. So when it needs maintenance, the house has to go too. That's one advantage about the 5th wheel. If the truck needed maintenance, you could just drop it off and cool your heels in your RV until its fixed. Not to mention that since your pulling chassis is a pick up truck, service centers are more abundantly available. Also, most modern 1 ton diesel trucks produce more power and torque than many diesel pusher engines. My 2018 Ram with 6.7L Cummins makes 370hp and a monstrous 800lb/ft of torque. It climbs mountains like Billy goat :) I do understand why you made the switch though. Hope you get it fixed quickly.
Yes I see your point. That was something I considered when we decided to get a 5th Wheel in the 1st place. But even they need repairs at times and can be at the RV dealer or shop.. Keep Your Daydream had to spend some night in a motel which their new 5th wheel had warranty work done. It happens to us all eventually. Thank you!
@@LoftisPartyofSix Absolutely, my wife and I love watching you guys. And we found another Aldi in Palmdale, CA. That's makes 2 now in Cali we've come across so far just waitin for ya :)
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Hi there sorry about your rv problems I do agree with you cat engines are still very good And I wanted to let you know yesterday I went to Walmart early in the morning and was surprised to see an RV class a set up like yours they even had the white Jeep on the back I was like wow what are the Chances
Wasn’t us but yes we see a lot of Class As towing Jeeps. It’s the most popular option. Thanks for watching!
Two things to try the steering wheel as mentioned and your park lever move it up or down or wiggle it.
I’ll try it. Thanks
I have the same bus with the same problem. Question; How did that guy get the radiator out??
I’m not sure how they got it out. Sorry. Hopefully you find someone who can help.
That is so crazy you guys are in Rawlins! We just moved from there 2 months ago. We lived there for 8 years. Probably not the funnest place to be stuck in for a few days. I hope things worked out.
We made the best of it while there. Thank you
Look for semi truck repair shops, some will take you and might have time sooner. A lot of them have roadside repair also.
I agree Laine should go! No one wants to deal with the mama!
When that key thing happened to me, it wasn't in park All the way
I tried those places too but they was booked as well. I called everyone.
Date night, soon to become Loftis party of seven Haha
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Just FYI to clean the dirt from the radiator fins, run the engine so it's hot and then spray some oven cleaner into the fins, just be careful not to get it on the paint or plastic, let set for 30minutes and rinse with water.
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Not a bad idea to wash out radiator every now and then, had the same problem of over heating in my class A Gas. Once I washed out all the bugs and debris it quit overheating... good luck and stay safe, God Bless
Yes I plan on cleaning it regularly. Thanks
Damn 5 days. I was worried about the over heating. Thoughts and prayers.. Good people in Wyoming, I hope they get you all fixed up.. enjoy the journey :)
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Happy meals for everyone!!
Life.... sometimes it just one thing after another. Love the positive attitude. Hey, you got to take a bath!!
😁😆 bath 🛀 .... Thank you 😊
Agree with Susan Bates; just call SafeLite Auto Glass--you can either have it done at their location or they often will come to you. They are usually good about fitting people in when needed and since you are waiting anyway, it would be a good time to get it completed. Safety should always take priority.
Thanks you!!
I'm so sorry about your windshield. There's a good chance that a rock got throwed up when it was being towed. Some Class A Rvers have a shield type thing to help. Or maybe you just got it when you were off roading. But I'm sorry to say that's just one of the pit and down falls of off roading. I with our insurance. It's just cheaper to pay for it ourselves. We use Safe Lite for our windshields. There's a slight chance with the towing of it and with the heat. It could possibly shatter the windshield. It probably won't fall out. Just shatter. Believe me I had it to happen before. It's so depressing. And Safe Lite will come to your location and put it in. I'll keep your family in my prayers. Remember come to the Great Smoky Mountains and see me and my husband. We would give you and your family a good old fashioned cook out. Safe travels.
Yes I’ve used Safe Lite before and will definitely check with them on getting it fixed.
@@LoftisPartyofSix I don't know if all insurance companies cover windshields but Allstate covers our vehicles and it's not part of deductible coverage. If that makes sense as I don't remember proper term. Praying for a fair price on the RV repair and a complete fix!!!!
Ava is a beautiful area of Missouri. Before I retired from Springfield Public Schools I worked with a man from Ava. Justin Herrell was his name, there were several boys and one sister in his family.
It is a nice area! We love the Ozarks!
Praying things will work out quickly.
Thank you
What year is your Jeep Rubicon? I have a 2018 that is push button start.
Mine is a 2018 as well but it’s the JK.. you have the late 2018 JL.
My car does that with the key when the steering wheel is Locked in a certain way, if it does it again try moving the steering wheel back and forth (as much as it will allow) a few times
Jeeps do not have a locking steering wheel. Thanks
Is the power steering working correctly? On most Units it uses the same hydraulic systems as the engine fan. You might want to verify the radiator is really clean... couldn’t hurt to check behind them. Highly unlikely, but the fan motor should be checked to be sure it’s turning the right RPM. Good luck with your unit. My hubby gave me all this advice to share. We have a diesel pusher and love it, but have had a few repair adventures too. He’s a trained diesel mechanic and has handled all the repairs himself. Thank God.
Maybe y’all should follow us around 😁😉!! Thanks for the suggestions and I’ll definitely keep it in mind.
I have a little 5.9 cummins 545 Alison trans ..25000lbs school bus pulling some of the toughest mtns in colorado ...Temp never got over 205deg it can be done
Hey just a fun fact... My grandmother is a loftis. I just think its pretty kool😎
That is cool.. what area she from? A lot of Loftis’ lived in Kentucky/Tennessee back in the 1800s.
At my work, our little Chevy cars would do that because of defective shifter mechanism, basically the car didnt know it was in park. Mayby that's what going on, but with 100k on ours wev never had that, but have had the trans acted like its slipping after taking it out of 4x4 , just a restart of the engine solves that if ya ever have that happen. Safe travels!
Thank you!
I am also curious as to your MPG on your CAT engine. I assume it is pre-SCR/DEF engine? On my small Cummins Diesel - I am getting 8.5-9. I understand that I will likely get better MPG once I brake it in more. Thanks!
Currently in the mountains I’m getting like 7 MPGs but on flat ground I get about 9-10.
Nope, nice always. Hard working mechanics can’t stand whiners...this is to test your patience, lol 😆. When I worked at Volvo. There was a big sign in the shop that said, “$60 an hour; if you watch or ask, $100 an hour”💁🏻♀️ 🤣. When you pull out your key, we found we had to make sure you pull it out by pulling it ‘up’ and out. I know we usually don’t think about it, we just pull the key out and lock the car, but If you pull the key out quick and have a tendency to pull ‘down’ when you pull it out of the cylinder, you may misalign the inside of the cylinder...our Rendezvous had that issue.
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Tilt wheel?
I am sure you have this fixed by now, but found these comments on a forum. Just info to review, you may already be aware of these other areas to check. Note: the reference to under passenger seat is on referring to passenger side, but is at rear of the coach.
There are 3 accesses that I have used to clean the inside of the radiator.
The most effective is under the bed raised and with the engine cover removed. From this position you look down onto the inside surface of the radiator. Soak well with 1:1 simple green (or other degreaser) and water. Using a garden sprayer with a long tip you can get most of the top half of the radiator. From the bottom front under the driver seat you can get about 25% of the radiator, you will have to squirt the liquid between the fan blades which must be rotated slightly to get it all. You may have to crank the engine. I have been able to rotate the blade by hand but is difficult. The 3rd access is under the passenger seat but again the fan blade will have to be rotated. After all of this is sprayed, I also soak the outside surface of the radiator by trying to squirt the cleaning fluid directly into the radiator fins. You can rinse with water but if you have a really thick build up you may have to use a pressure washer or car wash sprayer directly into the outside rear of the radiator to get it really clean. When doing this hold the sprayer far enough away from the radiator fins to avoid bending them.
You can tell when the radiator is clean. With the engine on, the fan should uniformly blow air through all areas of the radiator.
Also, if you dont have a closed crankcase, you may want the extend the oil blowby tube (crankcase oil vapor exhaust) so that it vents beyond the radiator.
good luck
jim & debbie, 04 Journey, suzuki toad
Best of luck to a speedy fix.
Rick
www.winnieowners.com/forums/f259/cat-350-overheat-72634.html
Thank you Rick!! Great info!
Was the music you played after you left the shop, Summer Love by Ryan Upchurch?
No.. I got the music off of Soundstripe.
Loftis Party of Six - weROAM Very similar sound nonetheless! Good luck with the RV repairs! Hope you can get the hydraulic fluid leak fixed too!
Thank you
Ah friends! So sorry that you have been waiting so long with your class A.
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My Rubicon does the same thing with the key - wiggle the steering wheel back and forth!
Good to know. Thank you 😊
Your Jeep key cylinder may be going bad and need to be replaced. Supposedly you can get a new one that can be setup using your current key so you don't end up with a different key for the ignition and the door locks.
Thank you 😊
OMG God is surely testing you and the family.
Jeep windows break. Diesal Pushers cost money. Been doing it for about ten years and it's always something. Gorilla glue, PEX, and latex gloves are constant investments.
Your key situation could,be anti theft , I have a Infiniti fx35 and the key/steering will lock up if it thinks it's being jacked with! You have to turn the wheel as you finagle the key! Your manual will explain if it is in fact the issue . One other suggestion on your windshield ... I wouldn't wait to get that replaced ... it is very compromised now and if another rock hits it , it could shatter and might cause a very dangerous situation.
We lived in the west (Utah) for 9 years and replaced 5 windshields !! The west is just notorious for having rock issues along the roads.
Sorry your having all these issues ~ but maybe they are done and you can ride in peace now!
Thank you
I wonder if you guys can buy Car Shield insurance for your RV like you can on a car, it would be worth it just for the peace of mind.
Never heard of it. Is it glass coverage?
I think someone mentioned having the same issue with the same rv in a comment in your Colorado video when you were headed up the mountain. They even mentioned the part etc.
Yes I remember that. Thank you
All u had to do was to turn your heater on it will get the heat out of the engine works for me ever time on my class a
The previous owner loved the RV, im wondering what his thoughts are about whats wrong with the rv....
I tried to contact him but got no response. Thanks for watching!
A Loftis " CLIFF HANGER". I'm sure glad we dont have to wait until next season to find out. TUNE IN NEXT TIME WHEN WE FIND OUT THE LOFTIS RV OVER HEATING PROBLEM ". LOL
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@@LoftisPartyofSix we have to Joke about it or we'd cry. I have an issue with my driver side window , the vcc window with the side in it. It frosted over so bad you can't see the mirror. It lasted 2 years maybe . So I found this company who came to my house to fix it. I replaced the whole window the last time I think for over a $1000. These people replaced the window that's damaged for $350. I needed 2 repaired so it was $300 per window.
I sure hope your over heating problem is easy on you. I really thought it was a dirty radiator.
The diesel will out last any gas engine hands down. You're right about CAT engine, I've had a Cummin's and now a CAT engine. I'm with you I'd rather have a Cummin's engine. But we just need to keep them serviced. The oil I've been told has something to do with the fuel rail.
I’ve never had a Cummins yet. But I’ve heard good things about them. Thanks
Noce family! Wish I had a family
I had a Jeep that used to do the same thing. If you move the steering wheel back and forth it would eventually come out.
Ok I’ll try that.. thanks
I don't have any advice. :) Just wanted to say that we enjoy yall's videos and pray it all works out for ya. Even tho I know by now I know you have it fixed. :)
Thanks Sandra!! Perks to following us on Instagram 😉!!
Seems like you have a bad ignition tumbler. If it still happens see if that needs to be fixed
Ha ha !! He's a totally responsible 8yr old. On the serious side... so sad for you guys that you're being held up with the RV repairs... but ya know God... he's using it all for good anyways... so it'll be great !!
That’s right 😊!! Thank you!!
Normally dust don't stop up your radiator, unless you have a oil and or antifreeze leak. Then the dust will stick to that and stop up radiator..
Move the steering column up and down. My vehicle does that from time to time.
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Turn the stirring wheel on the Jeep and/or make sure it’s in park... praying your home is fixed soon. Please let me know if my father-in-Law can help/advise for upkeep on the ClassA Stay safe Loftis Family 🙏🏼❤️
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You might want to try some WD-40 in the lock, it will do wonders. WD-40 also makes a dry lube too, less messy and still works good.
Awesome! Thanks
Watch the whole video! Wow! Still overheating. That sucks.
Yep 😔
Wash the radiator out,we see it a lot here at holt cat
You come to the realization God had you there to prevent catastrophic. Engine failure?
Got to wiggle wheel back and forth wen turning key
Thank you 😊
Turn the wheel left or right while taking key 🔑 out good luck
I’ll try it.. thanks
When it rains it pours. The sun will come out tomorrow. Glad everything worked out so you guys can hit the road! Safe travels guys.
Thank you 😊
Well now hoping for a bad water pump or thermostats.. Hope hope it's not a head gasket shew
I feel sorry for you guys I hope they get it fixed RV
Thank you
Well life happens. When I started watching I was hoping it was something simple.
Me too 😬.. thanks for watching
OHH MAN!! So sorry, Now what a new Radiator?
Stay tuned and you’ll see! Thanks for watching!!
@@LoftisPartyofSix I had a feeling you was going to say that LOL!
RV life = always something wrong, lol! Also, the investment in our Rode Pro mic with a deadcat was TOTALLY worth it. If you've been looking at new mics I definitely recommend it. ~sarah
Yes a new mic is on my list to get next time I can. Thank you
What part of Missouri are you from? I am from Springfield. Love your family.
Thank you!! We are from the Ava area,
Lived on branson before,loved it
Maybe the thermostat? May not be opening all the way easy to test with a pot of water and a stove and a thermometer. If your paying $130 HR in labor just replace it.
Stay tuned.. you’ll see what happens 😁. Thanks
Not sure , check and see if there is a button you press to remove the key. Your insurance should replace your windshield for free. They will come to you to replace it. The same goes for you RV windshield. I knew it was your radiator. You should buy you a small pressure washer for this and can use it to clean lots other stuff , jeep RV and little boys, LOL Man I was hoping it was just thr radiator.
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...🤔.. just the 'costs' advantages v.s. disadvantages..of rollin' coal...seems like when it rains..it certainly DOES poor...huh?
best of luck folks..☮️&❤️
Thank you 😊
Wait until you get the bill, to consider your decision to buy a used diesel coach.
Yep it’s not cheap to repair but still worth it. Thanks
Did you know the issues when you bought the rv? Did the previous owner let you know there where issues? Not sure about your state, but in the state of Georgia...there is a "lemon" law. They are supposed to tell you of ANY and ALL issues. Not trying to blame the previous owners, but it sure did happen as soon as you started traveling in it....makes some of us wonder if the issues were already there.
No lemon law on used RVs. Previous owner was great about sharing info. I don’t think he could have known about this problem. He did have to put in a new engine before I bought it and I think it was because of what we found. Stay tuned.
We have a Winnebago pusher also , I no longer drive on dusty roads because of the radiator clogging up, Cat has the crank case vent tube that puts out oily discharge that gets sucked into the radiator and holds the dust . I put a 90 and extended it out the back to keep the rad free of the discharge it has helped a lot. You can clean it yourself with a small pressure washer and engine degreaser from underneath and behind just keep away from the alternator
Yes I’ve heard about that “slobber tube” and need to get that done. Thanks
New rig new shakedown?
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Oh noooo 🙏🏻
Must be an RV curse, didn’t HOBOTECH break down here ?