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Borrego Springs, CA

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

I think I need another shower :)

Well, I was at the service desk at the crack of 8:00 this morning hoping to get things started.  Along about 9:30, they came and got the rig.  Emma and I spent the morning at the picnic table.  It is astounding how many rigs go in and out of this place everyday!  There are six double bays, and three guys spend their whole days just moving rigs in and out.  It turns out, the technician that fixed the awning (yes it is fixed!) and checked the levelers is not the person who does the oil changes.  So, along about lunchtime they brought the rig back to me since there was a back up at the oil change bay.  I appreciated that since I was getting hungry.  :)

As he dropped off the rig, that technician announced that they don’t have the parts to fix the levelers (needs new seals) so maybe I’d like to continue down the road and get it fixed elsewhere?  Uh, no sir.  I’d likely be told the same thing down the road, so order the parts and I’ll wait.  I’ve got a good spot here with 50 amps, so I’ll just take up knitting or something (not!) until the parts come in. 

After lunch, I headed back to the service department to talk about the seals, etc.  They will be ordered.  Then, Emma and I went back out to the picnic table and a couple of hours later the guy came to take the rig in for the oil change.  Time began to drag a little, so…
IMG_5919I opened up the book I grabbed at lunchtime, and began to check off all the places listed that I’ve already been to.  Not too exciting for an afternoon, but each time I checked off a location or event with the year I was there, it brought back many sweet memories.  My dates ranged from 1952 (Mammoth Cave) to Sept. 2010 (Malheur NWR).  What a walk down memory lane that provided!  I haven’t covered all of the states and provinces yet, but I think I’ll have time to finish in the next couple of days.  :)

After they finished the oil change, I received more unwelcome news.  While doing the oil check and overall inspection of lubes and liquids, the technician found that my right front wheel has a bearing oil leak.  Uf-dah!  What else can go wrong?  But, as KERI commented, sometimes bad things come in groups of three.  My mother also believed that.  So, water pump, levelers, wheel bearings; I sure hope those are my three things for this trip!

I’m thinking, maybe I should just go out this evening and stand in front of the sprinklers so I can get giddy again when they turn on!  :)

Thanks for stopping by….talk to you later,  Judy

PS…While Emma and I spent the day out by the picnic table, I did see two pheasants, three red-tailed hawks, and a bison!  No pictures, however.  :(  Maybe tomorrow.

20 comments:

  1. So will they fix the wheel bearings while you are waiting on the seals? What a crock to spend so much money on a motorhome and to have all these little things go wrong. Or maybe not-so-little things.

    I hate to think it, ut do you ever wonder if this is why Detroit lost their edge in the auto market - such little attention to quality that the Japanese and then the Koreans made inroads into their markets, and now we have very little left.

    I think the American RV manufacturers need to pay heed because there will be undoubtedly come the day when China gets in their faces (although I would definitely prefer to see a Japanese or Korean made product)

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  2. So will they fix the wheel bearings while you are waiting on the seals? What a crock to spend so much money on a motorhome and to have all these little things go wrong. Or maybe not-so-little things.

    I hate to think it, ut do you ever wonder if this is why Detroit lost their edge in the auto market - such little attention to quality that the Japanese and then the Koreans made inroads into their markets, and now we have very little left.

    I think the American RV manufacturers need to pay heed because there will be undoubtedly come the day when China gets in their faces (although I would definitely prefer to see a Japanese or Korean made product)

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  3. I don't remember. Did your MH sit for a long time before you bought it? It sounds like the same things that happened to our Beaver when we bought it.

    It had sat for over a year and we had oil seals and jack leaks.

    Good luck,

    Jim

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  4. Owning an RV is just the same as owning a house - things break and things go wrong. The trick is to get the maintenance done when it's needed so I'm glad to see you're not just ignoring it and driving off! Sure hope those parts arrive quickly!

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  5. That kind of surprise is never fun, but I would definitely rather have that news at a repair place instead of along the shoulder of a busy interstate-say in nowheresville I-10 Texas.

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  6. You know, I have yet to see a pheasant! I'm jealous! ;-)

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  7. Well, all was not lost if you had that book to read and see a bison, too. Sure sorry about the latest development but at least you know about it before it caused a massive problem while you might be out in the middle of nowhere.

    Yeah, stand in that sprinkler again, we all need a good laugh. :)

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  8. I feel your frustration! We're having some issues with our 5er. Grrrrr . . .

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  9. happy waiting?...hope the parts arrive soon and you can be on your way!

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  10. Minor or major repairs are always a double edged sword. The frustration of finding out need a repair & then the elation when something is repaired & good as new again. Typically a good news, bad news scenario. And, Gypsy does have a point......the American auto industry years ago was so lax & smug about their product that the Japanese came along & knocked them right on their tin cans!! Can you just imagine how 'well built & engineered' a Japanese RV would be!! We can only wish..............

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  11. At least you won't have to worry about these things going wrong down the road. Stay safe.

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  12. There always seems to be something that needs to be fixed but I figure these rigs take quite a beating as we drive them around on these lousy highways and back roads that are in such bad shape. I truly don't believe the rv industry has figured out how to build an rv for those of us who live in them. But I still wouldn't change my lifestyle for a sticks and bricks and all the problems they have along with the yard to keep up and snow to shovel or whatever.

    I'm glad you stayed put and had them order the parts for the levelers. It's much better to sit it out with at least an electric hook up rather than sitting in some repair shop with no hook up at all. Hope you're back on the road shortly.

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  13. Better to find out the seal is bad on a wheel bearing than to have the wheel pass you when you slow down sometime. That shouldn't take much to fix even if the bearing has to be replaced. Then maybe you will go awhile in between repairs, There is always going to be something to wear out so be happy you can get a free shower where your at...Be safe out there. Sam & Donna.

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  14. You are handling all of these issues with such a great attitude! :-)
    I am glad you are waiting for the parts that are needed to get things fixed. Putting it off doesn't help you move forward. If things come in threes....you are there!!!
    I'll cross my fingers that you are fixed up quickly.

    Mike & Gerri (happytrails)

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  15. Your are a strong women and will get through all of this - I'm with Keri and your Mom about things happening in 3's.

    You will be back on the road soon headed to your next stop.

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  16. Glad it's all getting taken care of there, and you are not stranded somewhere on the road.

    Great title to that book, I think I will see about ordering it!

    ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
    Karen and Steve
    (Our Blog) RVing: Small House... BIG Backyard
    http://kareninthewoods-kareninthewoods.blogspot.com/

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  17. So sorry about the additional problems, but you couldn't be in a better place to have them resolved. You've definitely reached the "3 limit"!

    Before you get under the sprinklers again, do you think you could set up your camera?... We'd all like to see you coming up out of that chair!! My Little One said to tell you to just stay out there and PLAY!! :-)

    Hope everything comes together soon...

    Kerri in AL :-)

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  18. So, how many of the 1,000 things have you already seen?

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  19. I totally agree that you did the right thing about getting everything fixed while you are there. We ended up "going down the road" to find a part rather than waiting for it to be ordered...took us another two weeks before we found one in stock.

    Sounds like you would recommend this book??

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  20. I have enjoyed paging thru the book several times since I got it. After you mentioned it I checked Amazon and ordered a used copy. When it came the receipt showed the book cost $.25 and postage was about $4. It came from a Goodwill and was in perfect condition. I guess someone died before the got to look for places to see!

    At least the parking space is free.

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