Frustrating RV Repairs | Mackinaw to Marquette, Michigan & More | Fulltime RV
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- ✔️ About the Episode:
We have finally reached our RV Service Center in Ishpeming, Michigan after weeks of waiting and almost 2,000 miles of driving once we discovered the issue back in Maine. Oh, and don't forget the multiple sets of tires replaced along the way!
Emotions always run high whenever you drop your RV off for repairs, but in this episode we get introduced to the "repair process" and NOT the repair.
Keep Calm and Discover On! Great advice, indeed. We take a break and head over to the beautiful Marquette, Michigan for some downtime and it absolutely did not disappoint! From traveling across "The Mighty Mac" (Mackinac Bridge) during a Fog & High Wind Advisory to enjoying the best of the Great Lakes, this episode has a lot to see.
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Forgot to tell you I found myself binge watching your channel. Entertaining
Saw a comment about Pam becoming a citizen. Congratulations to her! I had noticed her slight accent in your videos, and was curious as to where she emigrated from. We haven’t bought our RV yet and am still researching, but ran across your channel and am loving your videos. It’s refreshing to see a family that is humble and can admit they make mistakes and don’t always know what they’re doing. I get tired of watching the self proclaimed experts and would much rather see your day to day real world experiences. So sorry that you’ve had these axle issues, but otherwise, love your videos!
Thank you Garry! Pam is from Germany and became a citizen last year. She has never been more proud of anything in her life than becoming a U. S. Citizen. It’s also not every day that I get to meet a fellow “Garry” spelled with two r’s. My first name is Garry as well. 😀. We are a veteran family, an immigrant family, and a full time RV family. As perpetual rv newbies, we don’t know enough to tell others what to do. We just show everyone how we do it and most of the time it’s wrong. 😋. We also don’t promote products either. You’re worth a lot more to us than silly gadgets. We show the good and the bad because they are both a huge part of living this RV life. Nothings perfect and we like it that way. All the best in your search for your new rig. Keep us posted on your progress! Best, Lee & Pam.
@@discoveryboundrv Ah, Germany….nice. My father was US Army for 20+ years, and I was born at Landstuhl, but sadly, have not been back to visit yet. BTW, I wasn’t trying to be nosy, I was just curious as she speaks English very well, and assuming she probably learned English in school, but once in a while notices she has a little bit of an accent. Love your videos, and you have such a beautiful family! Thank you so much for making and posting these videos, as I’m gaining a lot of valuable information from them, whether it be maintenance, do’s and dont’s, tank dumping, various products, as well as your suggestions for saving money here and there.
As for the name spelling, my fathers name is Gary with one R, and my parents didn’t want me to be a Junior. 😂. Glad to know that there are a few of us with the same spelling! Thanks again for what you do, and I truly appreciate the reply. Please take care and be safe out there.
- Garry
Camping World IS THE WORST place to buy, service, or deal with!!!! Their reputation in the RV business industry is nothing but lies, deception, and poor customer service. DON’T even go there for a question. God Bless and be safe. 🙏🇺🇸
Camping world will lie, cheat and steal from you every chance they get. A forever pissed off ex customer of Valencia CA LOCATION and New. Braunsfels Texas .
I couldn't agree with you more, they did massive damage to our electric system to our Truck hooking up a trailer brake
It's still messed up to this day from 20 years ago, tried to have it fixed a few times they can't figure out what they did 3 separate shops trying
I'm in California, Bakersfield
I bought my first camper last July from Camping World in Oxford, Alabama. I’ve had the camper in a couple of times for minor issues. So far, they’ve been friendly and solved the problems. My camper is still under warranty. They are under new management now. I hope this continues because I’ve only heard bad things about Camping World. My daughter and I are camping now and we have a leaking faucet. When we return tomorrow I’m going to call for an appointment to have that repaired. Has anyone out there had a good experience with Camping World? I would love to hear about them.
Hay guys, want to tell you I ran across your channel and enjoying much. Your not over the top and easy to watch and listen to. Congratulations to Pam for her citizenship. I’m going camping in my new TT for the first time. Preparing for retirement next year. Love seeing your travels as I will not be so extreme. I you were close to me traveling the 15 to 58 through Tehachapi into Bakersfield. Keep it rolling stay safe. Thanks
Wow, we had the exact same issue on our travel trailer, and we took it to a big rig alignment shop. They pulled our trailer into the “rack”, set all the lasers up (like on cars) and they bent the axle back into perfect alignment while it was still on the trailer. We’ve been towing it for three years since with two sets of tires in the meantime. It’s still perfectly aligned. Sorry your going through this.
Ditto on the big rig alignment shop, we had the same issue. LD said 6-8 weeks and 6-8000$ no way, $275 later, done in a few hours. Holding up well 9 mths later
I have bought campers from both the big stores and then I went to a smaller dealer and All I can say they are all the same once they have your money, the camper and its problems are yours.
Michigan has two seasons, winter and Road construction. Lol
That's life.
We camped at Ft. Mountain Ga. which is a pretty steep climb, but all went well, until one morning I started the truck(Ram 5.9 cummins diesel) and the engine sounded like I was shaking a metal bucket with rocks in it. I didn't have a scan tool at that time, so we went into the close by small town, but no joy. Adding to this the fact that we had to vacate the site we were in at the rv park the next day, because it was booked......and no other sites were available. Finding a scan tool I found that the fuel rail pressure was way too high......maybe an FCA(fuel control actuator) problem. No place close to get parts. So we threw caution to the wind and hitched up and left, fully expecting a catastophic failure somewhere before our next campground. Strangely, but luckily, about 20 miles down the road, the engine straightened itself out.....engine light went off. It was fine the rest of the way. I replaced that FCA after I got home. Sometimes I think there are angels who help us out, and then other times there are devils doing the opposite. Lol.
Scan tools are worth their weight in Gold. I've got a Banks I Dash that has saved me 5x its price at least with the ability to reset nuisance codes that these newer trucks with Al Gore riding shot gun have, ready to shut you down or leave you in "lmp mode" miles from no where without cell service.
@@billdennis2993 Amen. I have an older truck....it's an '03, but the tool helps a lot.....along with finding some solutions via the web. I generally hate computers and the evil they sometime facilitate, but I admit that I don't know how I ever got along without the how to videos and information that's out there now. If we can just keep the Al gore types from abusing it, along with the internal combustion engine.
The best t-shirt I ever bought was a Big Boy t-shirt!
Hey guys, just watched your latest video regarding your tire issue. Do yourself a favor and keep in contact with Dexter yourself, they will need the serial number of your axle to track your claim. They can inform you of shipping lead times more accurately. I had a similar experience, took my camper to the dealer I purchased the unit from with similar tire wear, they got Dexter to replace the axel under warranty. I was also told it would take between 4-6 weeks for shipping from Dexter in Indiana to MD. 6 weeks later I still had not heard from the dealer and decided to contact Dexter directly to follow up. Seems that the axel was delivered to the dealer roughly a week after the claim was filed. Would you be able to pick it up if you’re in the vicinity? Start planning when/where you will have it replaced. Good luck.
We were there is September 2021. We had family member fly in to join us. We all had a great time as well.
Check the axle alignment. My axle moved from chuckholes. I broke two leaf springs on two different trips last year. I understand when you say you are experienced with axle problems.
Your Camping World experience was pretty much like ours. We would never go there again for service. Your 5th wheel is the biggest trailer I have ever seen on just dual axles.
Campers World OMG
I bought my 2022 keystone cougar 290rls from Campers World. I had to keep on top of EVERY aspect of my purchase. From the first walkthrough until my pick up day. Hearing your story DOESN'T surprise me. I hope it all works out for you. Safe travels
I really enjoy your content and how you give the details of each place you visit. Hope you got your axle issue fixed to your satisfaction. I realize that by the time you read this you've probably already had the work done. Good decision to go directly to the tire shop for the tires and bypass Camping World. I'd do the same with the axle and go directly to a Dexter axle shop, perhaps in the Elkhart, IN area as you travel south from Mackinaw. Not sure I'd fully trust the diagnosis of a "bent backing plate" that the Camping World mechanic gave. The spindle, hub, bearings, and drum assemblies support the wheel. The "backing plate" supports the brake shoes and other brake components, not the weight of the trailer. Changing a trailer axle is a routine job for an axle shop, and the alignment is very important after the work is done. Hope it was a warranty job and not out of pocket.
Oh dear, it happens. Hopefully you find a solution that doesn’t require parking for 2 months, your packing up and traveling videos are some of my favs❤.
When you guys were in Mackinac City, the lady with the bucket on the beach was most likely picking up petoskey stones
I was thinking the same thing. People don’t realize they look like plain old rocks until you polish them.
Welcome to the U.P. we tend to take those buckets your wife saw and collect good skipping rocks, most of us have that as a childhood memory were carrying on through the next generation. There MAY be SOME shells of sorts (fossils) but there aren't any crabs that I'm aware of in Lake Superior., or Michigan. Cheboygan is pronounced (sha-boy-gun) enjoy Mackinack! Please be sure to come back up to the U.P make sure to book far ahead and come to a camp site near Marquette or go to Van Riper and enjoy their fireworks!!!
So frustrated for y’all. Praying your axel is fixed soon and y’all are good to go!
Glad to see this video! I live in the Houghton area of the UP. You should have traveled all the way to the tip! Hope you enjoyed your trip.
Yes! Big Boy Old School Good Food
Country Village is where we were going to stay last August until jury duty poured water on that trip. 😭
Some other time perhaps.
Camping World is a pretty hit-or-miss proposition, mostly miss, which is too bad.
Hope you enjoyed the UP and were able to eat a Pasty. Those are always good, especially with Melinda's spicy catsup. 😋
Hi Robert, How Epic! We could have been neighbors. Pasties are my new RV travel day food of choice. Love em’.
@DISCOVERY BOUND RV - I was thinking the same thing; it would have been fun to be neighbors. We've full-timed in an RV for 5 years because of work but we're settled down now. It was a challenge but a fun adventure, too.
My sister lived in Marquette for many years. When she passed in 2016, I drove to the funeral. After the funeral and some time with my siblings and brother-in-law, I hauled a load of 4 dozen pasties from Jean Kay's Pasties back to Texas in a Yeti cooler topped with dry ice wrapped in newspapers. They were excellent. Good thing it was November and the weather was cold. But the dry ice kept them frozen. Y'all could have thrown a few in the freezer and baked them whenever you wanted.
Safe travels, y'all!
Bob and Dottie.
I live in south west Michigan. Have fun.
I’ve been following your adventure. Must have been last summer up there. Looking forward to what the final resolution was.
Interestingly on our way back from a 400 mile trip we experienced the same problem. Inside tire wear on the passenger side back axle.
I have an appointment Monday at an axle shop here in Tucson. They told me to expect $700-800, to have it replaced. And of course we will have to replace the tires on that back axle.
We have an appointment in July at Moryde for ISS and disc brakes.
Safe travels!
Hi Dave! We had a bent rear axle. We processed a warranty claim through Dexter and it took 2 months from start to finish to get back on the road. They didn’t cover the tires, so 3 sets of tires was all on us. ISS is a great upgrade, and getting disc brakes is a perfect suspension combo for the roads of America. We have the MorRyde CRE-3000 for now, but we are definitely looking to upgrade soon. Keep us posted on your mods and how you like them. Best, Pam & Lee
Glad you like Michigan
Safe travel, you gonna love it in South Dakota. They are in September 2022 for our 25th anniversary from New Jersey stopped in Indiana to go to the RV factory and museum. Go to crazy horse if you can we went out on the arm with a head is. Make it all the way back home and then leafspring hanger broke on our RV so I haven’t checked that awesome.
Beautiful places, Beautiful family, much Love to you all
Big Boy Classic Restaurant
The Alcan has asphalt. Just big, broken chunks and frost heaves. Never have seen anything like that again.
The problem with back axle is when you make a sharp turn with 5Th wheel. When you make sharp turn on pavement the back axle drags sideways and with the weight of the camper it cant handle pressure.
Ah yes welcome to Michigan, you must have been on M28 (dirt road construction) it is all finished and nice and smooth now, albeit snow covered this time of year
If it was my trailer I would call around to see if y’all can find find that axle you’re maybe through a suspension shop in that even you have to buy the axle what is cost difference burning up tires and the hassle and hold up of your reservations
Enjoying your adventures! 😍🚙🐾❤️🙏🏽
WOW I Saw Your name somehow looks familiar! We really enjoy these family adventures as well! ....John Milligan
My alignment was bad also. Check your equalizer and shackles. The factory pieces are garbage, buy new heavy duty set. Twice the thickness of stock.
I really do few your pain, took two month after I bought my camper from camping world it sat in there repair shop parking lot waiting to finish the work they said they would upon signing the paper work to get done, thank god I got it in writing I learned to always get a name of the person you are talking to just for accountability. if they say they ordered the part it should have been ordered.
I’m not sure when this was filmed, but Camping World pulled out of Ishpeming. Not there in late 2022.
The Chesapeake Bay Bridge (not to be confused with the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel) is a pretty high bridge and not nearly as long as this bridge, was very foggy and my first trip with the trailer was very scary. The fog was so thick I could barely see the hood of my truck. Doing 40 in a 45 wasn't too smart. but there were people doing 65 and faster whizzing by me, I don't care I play it safe, but Maryland drivers don't care only worse drivers are the Virginia drivers on I-95 which is why I prefer I-85 when I head south.
They actually have drivers to hire if you want someone to drive your rig over the Might Mac bridge. If really windy it’s hard to handle the RV’s over the 5 mile long bridge
DBRV Thx for an informative and entertaining video. I realize this is long after your trip and problems with CW FWIW I had a KZ TH that had Dexter axles with a problem I contacted them directly sent pics had warrsnty parts asap @ no cost (pre covid) made repairs and continued my travels "BUT" this was before LCI bought Dexter which previously was a quality Brand with great Customer Service not the LCI standard IMHO . Another source is HD truck trlr shops they deal with suspension and frame issues daily and are usually quick to turn you around. YMMV Happy Camping.
Maybe you can have the manufacturer help expedite the
axle. The axle company wants to keep the manufacturer happy.
I would try this also.
My mom worked at Big Boy when I was younger (a lot younger). I use to love going. They treat the kids good. Or they use too! They pick up rocks on the shore a lot maybe that’s what she was doing.
GOOD LUCK, safe travels.
If you have to pay for the the axles yourself maybe at this point you look into independent suspension by moryde. Other then the cost of them I hear there amazing.
I have a Morryde IS system, if you guys are planning to FT in that camper for a while, it’s worth the investment. Disc brakes, which they install as well. Problem you may have is that it’s so popular the wait list is months long. I got lucky and they had a cancellation and got me done in two weeks from the time I called. You can stay in your camper while they do the work, and they are super nice.
This is why I stopped dealing with Camping World! Good Luck!
All the time I've lived in Michigan and camped in the Upper Peninsula I never knew there was a camping world up there.
Hi Andrew! We didn't know where Ishpeming was. LOL. So glad we picked this location. What an incredible area to visit. Both Marquette and Ishpeming are fantastic. We loved the Pasties and Ice Cream. Next time we have to venture out further and explore more. Great first time visit for sure. Best, Pam & Lee
Not anymore lol. It shut down for good this fall
Sorry to hear about all the axle problems! Camping world is about the money and worthless extended warranties! Not about service! The axles they use under many rigs are not rated for what people pack inside! Keep a close eye on the GVWR on the trailer ! Thank goodness I don’t own one and never will ! Good luck 👍
Thanks Ralph. You’re spot on about the original RV suspension. There is a big difference between going to the lake on the weekends and crossing the country. I laugh when people say golf is an expensive hobby.
Good content and great family. Please get to the problem that you post in the title in two videos. Thanks for what you do.
Thanks. We try to keep the videos below 30 min. Pair that with the fact that we don’t script anything, and you guys get to see it as it happened to us. Don’t mind the thumbnails. We have no idea what to call the videos each week. We just look at what we have and throw something together. Safe travels, Pam & Lee
I have a forest river rv I had a bent axle my dealer took care of it
Sometimes actually alot of the time waiting on warranty to save money just isn't worth it.
Lee/Pam, so sorry for your bad customer service, camping world is the WORST!!!! I have dealt with them in the past and refuse to go back. The best of luck.
Awesome attitude. Could you pickup the axle and save several weeks and freight costs?
Camper world after sell service Suc! I been waitting on part two yr.
do you do a lot of jack knife turns or such. doing very sharp turns or spins make the 2nd axle drag sideways against the ground. thinking thats how you got the damage.
I carry two extra tires with us besides the one under the RV
I haven’t heard one good thing ever about Camping World
What was the conclusion to this situation? I looked to see if there was a follow up video and couldn't see one....
If the backing plates are bent can't they just replace the complete backing plate and break assembly or was the spindle bent, when I had my boat trailer and needed new brakes I just bought the complete backing plate with all the brake pads and springs all in one kit.
I disagree with the person who hates Camping World. I have gotten very good service from Camping World in Greenwood, IN and Tampa.
Just wondering with all the money you guys spent on tires you could have just paid for a new axle and try to get reimbursed later.
Hi John. We didn't know at the time that it was a bent axle. (RV Newbies) We also didn't know that our tires would wear down so fast. We tried to find someone to evaluate our issue from Maine to Michigan and the Camping World in Ishpeming was the only one that had availability. The rest were booked out for months. Our problem was that we just had to get there. We found out the hard way that Warranty does NOT cover tire replacement. Live and learn, right. Best, Pam & Lee
You know camping world will always let you down!
just wondering Lee Has Jayco said are done anything to help just curious, can't believe the amount of money your spending for tires every 900 miles, for some of us who may not have a deep pocket that would have been a deal breaker for a lot of us
If you like Big Boys try the one right off the exit on I-75 West Branch MI
If you’re heading down there gotta go to Tony’s at Beaver Rd exit, 69. OMGOSH!!! Amazing!!!
@@dianacollins2960 is that Tony’s I75 Restaurant in Birch Run the home of the 1lb BLT? If so, YES!
Yes!!! Haven’t been to Mi in a few years. I moved to Tx. I still can never forget Tony’s! Originally lived in Warren moved to Gaylord. Then would travel back and forth to visit. It became a regular stop. Yum!! I sure miss that. Was so excited when I saw the Big Boys in Cheboygan I’ve eaten in there many times too. We don’t have them down here. 😢. I also lived in Indian River for awhile.
@@dianacollins2960 I lived in Livonia MI it had a Big Boys, my family is from West Branch so we went there. And of course the halfway point was Birch Run and Tony’s. I too live in TX (New Braunfels area), and only get back there every couple of years. But, Big Boys and Tony’s are a must stop. My deal with my wife is she gets to go to the Outlets, I get food!
@@jimblair2692 my husband was from Livonia. Went to Franklin High School. I live in Carthage, Tx. Not far from Louisiana border. Lol. Oh yeah! The outlet stores! lol I grew up in Warren and Center before moving North.
How is the situation with the axle ?I don't see any update.
Most any repair shop can fix axle. Just ordered one thru Napa for a car hauler. 3 days
The issue here is warranty. That may determine who can order the part and who can fix it. Out of warranty, NAPA is a good alternative and any repair shop can do it. Possibly Camping World's (YUK) install labor is more than the the axle and install at an independent shop also. Plus NAPA may be able to get one in days, not weeks.
Were you stationed at Ramstein AB in the 2000s ?
1997-2002. 😀
@@discoveryboundrvI was at the Ramstein AMC enroute maintenance 2005-2009. It was the best assignment of my 26 year Air Force career.
You must have been a crew chief. I keep hearing you use the word "aft".
Go Get Donuts 😂😂
What bag is that you have your electric cord in?
They were most likely collecting beach glass
Dos that clock on the wall read 5 am or pm ?
It stopped working a long time ago. Really, we just got tired of changing the batteries. You might actually see the same time in multiple videos.
Why not just had the whole backing plate)brake assembly replaced?
Well how was the Big Boys ?
It was their first day opening up for the season and they didn't have the buffet running. We had a couple of appetizers and they were great. Our favorite is still Shoney's, but that's only because I am from the South. I only saw Big Boy's on TV growing up. :) Best, Lee
Your insurance company to they may cover some of it since you only had it for two years
Camping world are bad about putting you off and sorry your parts are on back order.
Dexter will not cover. If you have 15 or inch wheels change to 17 l.5 wheels and get truck tires.
It will cost but long run it will save you money. Been their done that. Several times I replace tires. My unit was 36 ft 5er with Dexter axles and 15 inch tires to heavy.
Yes BigBoy Restaurants R the best
Petoskey stones people search for them on waters edge
Think positive at least you have a bathroom all the cars don't
I live near Marquette Michigan
Those of us that live here don't like the gas prices either
Ross U-R Fingers on them Tires
The Camping World in Ishpeming is permanently closed now.
Hi Danny! Thanks for the update. That's so crazy. They just bought that location a short time ago.
Apparently that camping world is now permanently closed
Hi John, that’s so crazy. I guess we gave them a run for their money. LOL. (kidding). It was a nice location while it lasted. We will still go back to the area for ice cream and pasties. 👍
@@discoveryboundrv I googled it and that’s what it says. We r planning a trip up there this summer and looking at the park u stayed at
Ouch 🤕! Sorry for axlegate 👎🏼
What is the name of the camp ground
Hi April, we stayed at the Country Village RV Park in Ishpeming, MI.
@@discoveryboundrv thank you
You keep calling it a big boy it’s Bob’s big boy
Go to a axle and spring truck shop get it repaired
She said it’s still under warranty
Just like Diana said, it’s all about warranty. Believe it or not, Dexter would only allow their approved vendors to do the evaluation and begin the warranty process. Guess who they chose? Yep, Camping World. 😀 We passed 1,000 axle repair shops from Maine to Michigan on our way to the only Camping World that had availability for an assessment and diagnostic.
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Michigan Bad Boy don’t Speed battery Fines.
This is normal for camping world
Fuel Not Gas Gal.
You may really want to re-think camping world.
Camping World has the worst customer service ever!
Take it to an axle shop and have them fix it. Buy high quality tires and never go back to Camping World. $150/hr for one of their tech's that has less knowledge then any mechanic and a mechanic doesn't even make that much.
I would never buy anything from camping world. Or get any repairs .
Rule #1: CAMPING WORLD SUCKS,
Never use camping world! It’s a known.
Sea shells sand Dollars
Camping World......worst place in the country for service.
Every single camping world (service side) is a joke been to 15 of them or so. And ever time is. Sh&t show. Full time RVing and rv issues suck ….
Camping world is useless...sorry but for one thing they do right there's 10 they dont..2 thumbs down on that place 👎
Good video 😀 why would you go to camping world there not suspension people why not go to jayco for warranty or morryde Independent suspension with disc brakes your going to pay first before warranty kits in maybe your over weight in rear 🫢🫢🫢🫢
Hi Stephen. The easy answer is that we didn't know what we were doing at the time. We called Jayco and they said they couldn't help us. We even passed through Elkhart, Indiana and couldn't find anyone that do a diagnostic for us. Everyone was booked for months. We aren't overweight, but this axle issue definitely taught us a lesson to make sure we don't get close to our max gross weight either. Best, Pam & Lee (P.S. If we show a video of Independent Suspension & Disc Brakes Install, then you will know we have won the lottery. LOL)
@@discoveryboundrv Hey Lee.... Tell Pam she can't have a washer/dryer because of weight issues.🤣🤣