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| [GMCnet] Any way to get in touch with Ken Frey? [message #222587] |
Sun, 15 September 2013 19:42  |
werewilfs
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Looks like they are gone to the rally already. Most likely we will get our coach towed to his place and then get a rental car to get the rest of the way home and deal with the repair once he gets back from the rally. Better this than getting it towed to some Tom, dick or harry place here in ny/nj.
Called the number and got a message saying they won't be able to return call until Sept 30. Just need confirmation from them on if we can get the coach towed there by our roadside assistance service.
Thanks guys!
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| Re: [GMCnet] Any way to get in touch with Ken Frey? [message #222590 is a reply to message #222587] |
Sun, 15 September 2013 20:07  |
Ken Henderson
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I'm somewhat reluctant to say this, but it probably should be said: On the
road problems, which are virtually inevitable with ANY RV, don't come much
simpler than a broken alternator belt.
If that's all it takes to interrupt your plans...
JMHO,
Ken H
On Sep 15, 2013 7:42 PM, "Jared & Stefanie Kohl" <vacougfan@yahoo.com>
wrote:
> Looks like they are gone to the rally already. Most likely we will get
> our coach towed to his place and then get a rental car to get the rest of
> the way home and deal with the repair once he gets back from the rally.
> Better this than getting it towed to some Tom, dick or harry place here in
> ny/nj.
>
> Called the number and got a message saying they won't be able to return
> call until Sept 30. Just need confirmation from them on if we can get the
> coach towed there by our roadside assistance service.
>
> Thanks guys!
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| Re: [GMCnet] Any way to get in touch with Ken Frey? [message #222594 is a reply to message #222587] |
Sun, 15 September 2013 20:28 |
werewilfs
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I do have an extra XL 7619 belt. Any chance that's the right one?
-----Original Message-----
From: Ken Henderson
Sent: 9/15/2013 21:07
To: gmclist
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Any way to get in touch with Ken Frey?
I'm somewhat reluctant to say this, but it probably should be said: On the
road problems, which are virtually inevitable with ANY RV, don't come much
simpler than a broken alternator belt.
If that's all it takes to interrupt your plans...
JMHO,
Ken H
On Sep 15, 2013 7:42 PM, "Jared & Stefanie Kohl" <vacougfan@yahoo.com>
wrote:
> Looks like they are gone to the rally already. Most likely we will get
> our coach towed to his place and then get a rental car to get the rest of
> the way home and deal with the repair once he gets back from the rally.
> Better this than getting it towed to some Tom, dick or harry place here in
> ny/nj.
>
> Called the number and got a message saying they won't be able to return
> call until Sept 30. Just need confirmation from them on if we can get the
> coach towed there by our roadside assistance service.
>
> Thanks guys!
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| Re: [GMCnet] Any way to get in touch with Ken Frey? [message #222604 is a reply to message #222594] |
Sun, 15 September 2013 21:35 |
Mr ERFisher
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THAT IS AN AC BELT
here are the numbers
http://gmcmotorhome.info/BELTS.html
gene
On Sun, Sep 15, 2013 at 6:28 PM, Jared & Stefanie Kohl
<vacougfan@yahoo.com>wrote:
> I do have an extra XL 7619 belt. Any chance that's the right one?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ken Henderson
> Sent: 9/15/2013 21:07
> To: gmclist
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Any way to get in touch with Ken Frey?
>
> I'm somewhat reluctant to say this, but it probably should be said: On the
> road problems, which are virtually inevitable with ANY RV, don't come much
> simpler than a broken alternator belt.
>
> If that's all it takes to interrupt your plans...
>
> JMHO,
>
> Ken H
> On Sep 15, 2013 7:42 PM, "Jared & Stefanie Kohl" <vacougfan@yahoo.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Looks like they are gone to the rally already. Most likely we will get
> > our coach towed to his place and then get a rental car to get the rest of
> > the way home and deal with the repair once he gets back from the rally.
> > Better this than getting it towed to some Tom, dick or harry place here
> in
> > ny/nj.
> >
> > Called the number and got a message saying they won't be able to return
> > call until Sept 30. Just need confirmation from them on if we can get
> the
> > coach towed there by our roadside assistance service.
> >
> > Thanks guys!
> > _______________________________________________
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| Re: [GMCnet] Any way to get in touch with Ken Frey? [message #222608 is a reply to message #222587] |
Sun, 15 September 2013 22:03 |
Steve
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I live a few miles from Quakertown Pa where Ken Fry is. I am new to the GMC community and not on the black list yet. I would be happy to help in any way I can. If needed just pm me and I can provide phone number.
1978 GMC Royal
Eastern Pennslyvania
1968 Chevrolet C20 396 Camper Special
1969 Chevrolet C20 Camper Special
1985 Buick Electra Park Avenue
1992 Camaro 25th Anniversary Heretage Edition Black
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| Re: [GMCnet] Any way to get in touch with Ken Frey? [message #222631 is a reply to message #222592] |
Mon, 16 September 2013 06:57 |
jhbridges
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Got to wonder of the broken belt maybe flailed something apart and started a leak. Belts coming off the engine can do grevous damage. Ask me how I know this. Ifit hadn't been for Steve's machinist buddy I would of been an extra day in SC and paid air freight from Applied for a water pump pulley ass'y/.
==johnny
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On Mon, 9/16/13, Rob Mueller <robmueller@iinet.net.au> wrote:
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Any way to get in touch with Ken Frey?
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Date: Monday, September 16, 2013, 1:14 AM
G'day,
I have been in contact by telephone with:
Ken Frey / Bill Bryant / Jared Kohl
Ken will call Jared tomorrow morning as soon as he gets to
work.
Bill summarized what he did to get Jared & Stephanie
going.
Jared has informed me that the problem seems to be a bit
bigger than a broken alternator belt and that there is a
large puddle of
oil under their coach hence his desire to get it to Ken and
not some hammer mechanic in Joisey! ;-)
The coach is in a safe place and this will get organized
tomorrow.
Regards,
Rob M.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Any way to get in touch with Ken Frey? [message #222661 is a reply to message #222587] |
Mon, 16 September 2013 10:29 |
werewilfs
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Any issues towing the GMC front wheels up for 106 miles? Having a hard time finding a flatbed that is willing to take us that "far" and the towing company Ken uses has a lowboy that goes for $175/hour x 8 hours which more than likely will NOT be reimbursed by our motor club.
-----Original Message-----
From: Rob Mueller
Sent: 9/15/2013 21:14
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Any way to get in touch with Ken Frey?
G'day,
I have been in contact by telephone with:
Ken Frey / Bill Bryant / Jared Kohl
Ken will call Jared tomorrow morning as soon as he gets to work.
Bill summarized what he did to get Jared & Stephanie going.
Jared has informed me that the problem seems to be a bit bigger than a broken alternator belt and that there is a large puddle of
oil under their coach hence his desire to get it to Ken and not some hammer mechanic in Joisey! ;-)
The coach is in a safe place and this will get organized tomorrow.
Regards,
Rob M.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Any way to get in touch with Ken Frey? [message #222671 is a reply to message #222661] |
Mon, 16 September 2013 10:50 |
Tim Conway
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On Sep 16, 2013, at 11:29 AM, Jared & Stefanie Kohl wrote:
> Any issues towing the GMC front wheels up for 106 miles?
Hi Jared,
Since a lot of the really knowledgable GMCers are on the road, I'll post some info I copied separately off the net years ago from two excellent authorities, Richard (Arch) Archer and Emery.
"I prefer to have the front tires lifted and towed that way. That is the least damaging method that we have seen. We have a contract with a towing co. and they use this method. It is always good to repeat to them: FRONT WHEEL DRIVE, 26 FT. LONG, 12,000 lbs. Otherwise they will bring over a big unit and charge you big time. Be sure to raise the rear 2-3 inch. If your compressor is dead, the truck will have air to raise it up.
Take Care Arch
If you have to be towed just tell them that you have a front wheel drive with the front end approx. 4,000 pounds and the total weight about 12,000 pounds. Also tell them that you want a front wheel lift truck and about how many miles that you want to be towed.
Emery Stora"
Good luck to you, you'll be in good hands with Ken Frey.
Tim Conway
LI NY 78 PB
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| Re: [GMCnet] Any way to get in touch with Ken Frey? [message #222674 is a reply to message #222587] |
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Oliver was towed from Poughkeepsie, NY almost Bill Bryant's back yard, to Flanders, NJ about 100 miles, on the rears, airbags at 100% no problems, just expensive as we had yet to buy towing protection and AAA refused to help.
Sean and Stephanie
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| Re: [GMCnet] Any way to get in touch with Ken Frey? [message #222682 is a reply to message #222587] |
Mon, 16 September 2013 11:27 |
werewilfs
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All tow places balking at allstate's ridiculous reimbursement rates and cannot get a tow. Having a mobile mechanic with me now and looking to get the alternator belt on and just keep fingers crossed we can make it the 90 miles to Ken's on our own without anything blowing up.
-----Original Message-----
From: Tim Conway
Sent: 9/16/2013 11:50
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Any way to get in touch with Ken Frey?
On Sep 16, 2013, at 11:29 AM, Jared & Stefanie Kohl wrote:
> Any issues towing the GMC front wheels up for 106 miles?
Hi Jared,
Since a lot of the really knowledgable GMCers are on the road, I'll post some info I copied separately off the net years ago from two excellent authorities, Richard (Arch) Archer and Emery.
"I prefer to have the front tires lifted and towed that way. That is the least damaging method that we have seen. We have a contract with a towing co. and they use this method. It is always good to repeat to them: FRONT WHEEL DRIVE, 26 FT. LONG, 12,000 lbs. Otherwise they will bring over a big unit and charge you big time. Be sure to raise the rear 2-3 inch. If your compressor is dead, the truck will have air to raise it up.
Take Care Arch
If you have to be towed just tell them that you have a front wheel drive with the front end approx. 4,000 pounds and the total weight about 12,000 pounds. Also tell them that you want a front wheel lift truck and about how many miles that you want to be towed.
Emery Stora"
Good luck to you, you'll be in good hands with Ken Frey.
Tim Conway
LI NY 78 PB
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