| To the new owners [message #77117] |
Thu, 18 March 2010 16:24  |
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Matt Colie
Messages: 8547
Registered: March 2007
Location: S.E. Michigan
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Richard and any other new owners out there,
There are some things you should do that I did not mention before.
One of the most important is done - you found GMCnet.
Go to <http://www.bdub.net/Black_List/> and get a copy of the Black List (so called because it was started by one Roger Black and not because it is a list of unsavory persons). These are people that can help you if you need. Even if you are not a fixer of things, sign up anyway, the situation might arise that someone needs assistance that you can provide.
Register your coach with Dave Greenberg. <http://www.gmcmhregistry.com/>
Consider joining GMCMI at least (unfortunately, this requires that you join FMCA - I haven't discovered much value there except that they provide the umbrella for GMCMI) and a local chapter (you were already invited to a Tidewater Crabs rally). This will get you easy access to all manner of things that will probably prove valuable.
I bet others will have more to add, but that is just where I would start - given what I now know.
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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| Re: To the new owners [message #77122 is a reply to message #77117] |
Thu, 18 March 2010 16:39  |
JimGunther
Messages: 228
Registered: March 2007
Location: West Haven, CT
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| mcolie wrote on Thu, 18 March 2010 17:24 |
Richard and any other new owners out there,
Consider joining GMCMI at least (unfortunately, this requires that you join FMCA - I haven't discovered much value there except that they provide the umbrella for GMCMI) and a local chapter (you were already invited to a Tidewater Crabs rally). This will get you easy access to all manner of things that will probably prove valuable.
Matt
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Congratulations on your choice to join the GMC world!
FMCA was pretty cheap to join and allowed me access to the Explorer Insurance program. They allowed me to get "Agreed Value" insurance without too much of a hassle.
Hey, there's also the magazine and there are probably other benefits to affiliating with a national organization.
The issue is moot for me as I no longer have the coach but.....
YMMV
Jim Gunther
www.LotusV6.com
now former owner - ;(
73 GMC-II 2600
by Explorer
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| Re: [GMCnet] To the new owners [message #77133 is a reply to message #77117] |
Thu, 18 March 2010 17:11 |
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Matt,
Good suggestions. However, I'm going to take issue with the value of FMCA
membership.
FMCA offers a lot of benefits that are more "a la carte" to the typical
motorhome owner. Chief on the list is the MEDPLEX emergency medical
evacuation program which I hope to never take advantage of. FMCA membership
offers many "hidden benefits" that those, who are officers of our clubs,
appreciate. The big thing that comes to mind is insurance that covers
"official" club events. In a litigation-happy world that can be of great
benefit. This is the reason FMCA membership is required for membership in
the local clubs -- coverage.
Byron Songer
1978 Royale by Coachmen
Louisville, KY
Personal - http://web.me.com/bnsonger
Eastern States - http://www.gmceast.com
Matt Colie wrote:
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> Richard and any other new owners out there,
>
> There are some things you should do that I did not mention before.
>
> One of the most important is done - you found GMCnet.
>
> Go to <http://www.bdub.net/Black_List/> and get a copy of the Black List (so
> called because it was started by one Roger Black and not because it is a list
> of unsavory persons). These are people that can help you if you need. Even
> if you are not a fixer of things, sign up anyway, the situation might arise
> that someone needs assistance that you can provide.
>
> Register your coach with Dave Greenberg. <http://www.gmcmhregistry.com/>
>
> Consider joining GMCMI at least (unfortunately, this requires that you join
> FMCA - I haven't discovered much value there except that they provide the
> umbrella for GMCMI) and a local chapter (you were already invited to a
> Tidewater Crabs rally). This will get you easy access to all manner of things
> that will probably prove valuable.
>
> I bet others will have more to add, but that is just where I would start -
> given what I now know.
>
> Matt
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Full-timing to enjoy the USA
Former owner but still an admirer
GMC paint schemes at -
http://www.songerconsulting.net
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| Re: [GMCnet] To the new owners [message #77190 is a reply to message #77117] |
Fri, 19 March 2010 04:06 |
Mark Torgerson
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Registered: March 2010
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Thank you for the info and link to the Black List.
I'm registered with Dave and a new member of GMCMI. It has been a wealth of information so far.
I've heard several people mention the Black List and I'm afraid I may need it when I try driving to my first rally : )
73' Canyon Lands
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From: Matt Colie <mcolie@chartermi.net>
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Sent: Thu, March 18, 2010 2:24:16 PM
Subject: [GMCnet] To the new owners
Richard and any other new owners out there,
There are some things you should do that I did not mention before.
One of the most important is done - you found GMCnet.
Go to <http://www.bdub.net/Black_List/> and get a copy of the Black List (so called because it was started by one Roger Black and not because it is a list of unsavory persons). These are people that can help you if you need. Even if you are not a fixer of things, sign up anyway, the situation might arise that someone needs assistance that you can provide.
Register your coach with Dave Greenberg. <http://www.gmcmhregistry.com/>
Consider joining GMCMI at least (unfortunately, this requires that you join FMCA - I haven't discovered much value there except that they provide the umbrella for GMCMI) and a local chapter (you were already invited to a Tidewater Crabs rally). This will get you easy access to all manner of things that will probably prove valuable.
I bet others will have more to add, but that is just where I would start - given what I now know.
Matt
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Matt & Mary Colie
'73 Glacier 23 Chaumiere (say show-me-air)
SE Michigan
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