Okay, I figured I'd post about the status of my motorhome. Several lights in the back (outside) were burned out. Those have now been replaced. HALF the bulbs inside were burned out. Those too have been replaced. The little generator/electrical contractor shop that I've been doing free work for went through my on-board generator yesterday, and replaced the spark plugs, changed the oil and filter, and the air filter. They also adjusted the carb & some other stuff. Had I had to pay for it, that service would have cost me over $250.
On Friday, a glass place will get a small replacement window that had been broken. I'll have to make arrangements to have that replaced next week. The front-end alignment is complete, and the chassis has been lubed. On Saturday, I'll be taking it to a place where they'll replace a damaged roof vent and give me an estimate for redoing the roof and resealing the various things on the roof. When I went to Eau Clair last Friday, I kept track of the mileage. I was getting 6.8 mpg, which is pretty good for a giant breadbox on wheels. So it's rapidly coming together in terms of checking and tweaking the running gear. I have a high degree of confidence that I'll be able to hit the road and go anywhere without a mechanical failure.
Also, I found a real cheap car dolly for $300, so I'll be able to take the minivan with me when I go. My foreclosure court date is coming up in early May, and that starts the 6-month clock ticking on my having to get out of the house. I am SO grateful that I now have the RV. I figure that my range is about 550 miles on a full tank of gas. Not bad I suppose. Next will come waxing the exterior one section at a time, and replacing some older "dim" external utility lights with high-intensity versions if I can find some.
The mattress is in place, I have new linens and pillows, and have started stocking the unit with bath stuff (towells, soap, shampoo, etc), and silverware. I still need to find my other dishes and cookware, which I'll then load as well. At that point, all I'd need to load would be food and water, and I'd be good to go. the pups (as has been seen on the other thread) are happy while riding in it, so I feel pretty good overall.
I don't know what prompted me to buy this thing AT THIS TIME, but perhaps it was that "still, small voice" telling me to Get Ready for what's coming fast....
On Friday, a glass place will get a small replacement window that had been broken. I'll have to make arrangements to have that replaced next week. The front-end alignment is complete, and the chassis has been lubed. On Saturday, I'll be taking it to a place where they'll replace a damaged roof vent and give me an estimate for redoing the roof and resealing the various things on the roof. When I went to Eau Clair last Friday, I kept track of the mileage. I was getting 6.8 mpg, which is pretty good for a giant breadbox on wheels. So it's rapidly coming together in terms of checking and tweaking the running gear. I have a high degree of confidence that I'll be able to hit the road and go anywhere without a mechanical failure.
Also, I found a real cheap car dolly for $300, so I'll be able to take the minivan with me when I go. My foreclosure court date is coming up in early May, and that starts the 6-month clock ticking on my having to get out of the house. I am SO grateful that I now have the RV. I figure that my range is about 550 miles on a full tank of gas. Not bad I suppose. Next will come waxing the exterior one section at a time, and replacing some older "dim" external utility lights with high-intensity versions if I can find some.
The mattress is in place, I have new linens and pillows, and have started stocking the unit with bath stuff (towells, soap, shampoo, etc), and silverware. I still need to find my other dishes and cookware, which I'll then load as well. At that point, all I'd need to load would be food and water, and I'd be good to go. the pups (as has been seen on the other thread) are happy while riding in it, so I feel pretty good overall.
I don't know what prompted me to buy this thing AT THIS TIME, but perhaps it was that "still, small voice" telling me to Get Ready for what's coming fast....
.With a backyard to mother nature.
