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Matt Colie
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Registered: March 2007
Location: S.E. Michigan
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We have had a great deal of rain recently.
That was over, but we then had high winds.
Then the power went out. This should not be an issue as I have installed a hydraulic bilge/sump pump in case we loose power to the AC pump.
I went down to check things out. For some reason (still unknown) the hydraulic was not holding the level down. It take some amount of time to get the house generator on line as it is stored dry. (No Fuel and not where it can run.) The coach, on the other hand, has lots of fuel, is in the barn and ready to go. So, I picked up a long extension cord pulled her out and around by the side of the house. Started the Generator (APU), plugged the extension cord in an outlet in the reefer bay and walked the other end down to the bilge pump. Then I watched as the level went down as it should.
Now I had plenty of time to get the regular house generator on line and did. That is set up to supply most of the house.
We live in what many people would think of as the country, I don't because I can see the neighbor's houses. It is not urban. We are on a 5 acre lot and we keep the coach at home, but even if we did not, in the event of a serious problem, your coach can be a big help.
Matt
Matt & Mary Colie - Chaumière -'73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan with OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Near DTW - Twixt A2 and Detroit
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