Have you ever had a vehicle that just wouldn’t warm up in the cold? Cabin heat is weak and it takes forever for the temp gauge to climb? These are very common symptoms of a bad thermostat. We drive a 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 and in this article will show you where the thermostat is […]
Dodge Ram 3500 Front End Rebuild
Our truck’s Ball Joints and Inner Tie Rods went bad, and we ended up rebuilding the entire front end of our truck. Here is what we did and how we did it ourselves with several major complications, some innovation, and the generous help of strangers at a Boondockers Welcome host! We ended up saving some […]
The Truck Broke Down in Hoover, Alabama
Travel Stage: After Montgomery, heading northDate Range: March 7-11, 2016Summary: We make it to our friend Wanda’s house in Hoover, Alabama to find a serious oil leak coming from the truck’s engine. We spend the better part of the week nervously getting it fixed, and manage to have a bit of fun in the Birmingham […]
Fixing the RV Brakes
Travel Stage: Housesitting in Alderson, WVDate Range: October 13 – Nov 2, 2015Summary: Fixing the RV brakes while in Alderson. We love the mountains! We’ve been hiking, touring, seeing the incredible vistas – all during the beautiful autumn colors. The trouble with mountains is up and down, windy, curvy, steep, narrow roads. Not exactly […]