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Sat, 27 May 2017 13:54  |
Atom Ant
Messages: 170
Registered: October 2016
Location: Austin, TX
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Hey All-
Just wanted to share that we FINALLY took the GMC out on the road and had a great trip!
From Austin to Garner State Park, about 180 miles each way. I thought I'd skip the potential for stop and go traffic in San Antone by going through Fredricksburg and Johnson City. I didn't realize how hilly and remote that route actually was. If we had broken down we might still be there! I had to drop into lower gear on one hill, everything else was good. On the way back we went through San Antonio, and the route was much, much flatter. Holding 60-65 on the highway no issues. I even passed a 18 wheeler!
A few things, of course. I finally filled the coach up fully. No hesitation, took fuel like a vehicle should. When it finally clicked off, of course I checked under the coach. a small puddle of fuel, 4 inches, dripping from the corner of the front tank, I'm guessing from filling it. I don't know what the issue is, I'll get to it. it's not a continual leak, so I'm supposing an issue with the sender gasket maybe? A loose hose clamp? God I don't want to drop the tanks again.
I do have a exhaust manifold crack, and it can be heard.
I discovered a hole in the exhaust right under the door, so there's that. This beast is loud. In fact, we've officially named her Grendel, the big green grumbling beast that leaves a trail of blood and parts where ever she goes. The water pump is quite loud when it kicks on, and the kids get a kick out of Grendel's grumbling.
Can anyone talk about the city water hook up and any known issues with that? I hooked it up, seemed to be working fine, then noticed that water was pouring out of the hook up, like there was too much pressure, and then the hallway was soaked near the closet. I then just used the tank fill from then on. Seemed to work fine. Thoughts?
Both AC's work almost too well, it got COLD in there. Ran the generator for most of the way there, and for a few hours between having to be out of the campsite and actually leaving the park to keep the fridge cold. Worked like a charm. On the way home we had it on to run the AC unit and then it quit. I'm glad for the low oil switch. It burned a bit.
I think I have an issue with my dump valve no closing completely. a funny thing happened. I ran to fill her up at the gas station right outside the park. It has a very steep drive. As I was leaving, I heard a scrape and looking back, saw the cap to my dump tube and a nice trail of...waste across the road.
I pulled over and ran to grab it and put it back on...then washed my hands for like 10 minutes. I then went to dump and there's a difference between before and after I pug the valve, but it's really hard for me to get the clip back on the handle. Is this normal? Like it's not closing and sealing completely?
All in all a good trip. I was absolutely dreading it, to be honest. Waiting every second for that "sound" or "thump".
Relationships are built on trust. Once I know I can trust her, I'll be a lot more comfortable.
now to get that carpet out!!
1976 Palm Beach
Austin, TX
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