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A note to the new TZE owners [message #311123] Wed, 30 November 2016 16:14 Go to previous message
Matt Colie is currently offline  Matt Colie   United States
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This is a note to David and Adam and all the other new GMC/TZE owners that have found their way here.

We were all new owners at one time. Though it may seem like it, none of us were born knowing all that we can now share. We are actually glad to be able to be able to share this knowledge in the hope that you may enjoy both the coach and the community as we have. I was thinking that if we were to set up a support group for all of us, I really don't know if it would be "Friends of Ken(2), Emery, or other, but both the emotional and technical support here is just not available elsewhere. If you need assistance, please say so. I happen to have a very personal story here, but I will not burn the bandwidth for that just now. Suffice it to say, you are not alone. Not nearly.

In complete candor, it is very hard to know all that you needed to know when you agreed to take on your coach. What I will ask of each of you is that you carefully prioritize your effort. (Yeah, I know, when you are up to your ass in alligators it is hard to remember that your intent was to drain the swamp.) Please, get the coach safe and then reliable and then make it pleasant. This may seem a long ways off, but it is a manageable task. As soon as you can, get to a rally. Even if for a single day. (Our first was the last day at Berrien Springs, and it was a day that we will never forget.)

These old girls want to be run. As soon as you can, drive it. If you don't any place important to go, take the coach anyway. It will get used and you will get the needed driving experience and confidence.

I my case with the coach, I will be honest and say that I lucked out and found one that had been well maintained for most of its life and had not been molested to any extent. It still needed some love and attention. This was not my first rodeo (voyage). I have had my share of problems with such things. If you are willing to supply the beer, the stories could go on for a very long time....

Matt

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