Saskatchewan couple stranded in Quebec after truck breaks down during road trip

A couple from Saskatchewan have been stranded on the roadside in Quebec for over a week after their truck broke down during a road trip across Canada.

Manny Silveira and Effie of Saltcoats, Sask Her Silveira set up a makeshift campsite in a residential area of ​​St. Jerome, Que, waiting for parts for truck repairs.

While driving on Route 15 South, the trusty RAM truck and camper suffered a major breakdown.

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Steering," said Manny Silveira rice field.

The camper was towed to her local H Gregoire dealership.

A closer inspection revealed that several parts were missing, including the fan clutch and water her pump.

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The repair was a 12 hour job and cost over $5,200.

It's a breathtaking expense that Mr. and Mrs. Silveira didn't explain during their vacation to Newfoundland.

"I wanted to cry, but I couldn't. I kind of froze," said Manny.

"What can I do? We have no money, but we have visas. We will pay it off, and I hope I don't die before we do."

39} A big problem for the couple is that the car parts they need to repair are not readily available and take days to arrive.

Manny says work on his truck will begin by the end of this week, with repairs he expects to be completed by August 23.

"Once it's done, we hit the road and never look back," said Manny. "Hopefully we can get there before the snow hits."

The couple weighed their options and considered staying at a nearby campsite, but that didn't fit their budget.

They decided to park the camper on the street in front of the garage with permission from the dealer.

"No water. No sewer connection. … What do we do?" said he asked himself once the situation had calmed down. what else can i do?

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Luckily experienced campers were able to find all the equipment they needed .

Power is provided by generators, fresh water sources are nearby, and dealers permit use of facilities.

"We want to keep them by our side," said H Gregoire service manager Nado Covone. "They are very nice people. It's fun to watch them. At the same time, we sympathize with them." Hopefully, get them out of this parking lot as soon as possible."

Manny and Effie say they are making the most of a bad situation by making friends in the area. increase.

Neither can say enough good things about the people at Saint Jerome and the dealership employees. Manny said.

In fact, Manny said that when the truck was finished being repaired, H Gregoire would stay with the dealer's employee. Says it's planned.

"We are overwhelmed. People are just helping us out," said Effie.

While in high spirits, the couple looks forward to traveling again. Despite the troubles, they plan to complete their journey across Canada.

"We're tough. I'm Portuguese and her wife is a beginner. It's a great combination," said Manny.

"Cars break down, but we don't."