| [GMCnet] Our first GMC (is there a 5 years list?) [message #85116] |
Tue, 18 May 2010 13:08  |
4701
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Hello list,
I've enjoyed reading and learning so much so quickly. We're getting
pretty close now.
Our family is getting ready to start our GMC journey and we're planning
out the project to figure out how we'll do it. Granted, we know there
will be surprises and we're making space for that too. There are a lot
of coaches for sale around here right now, but they are all very
different. None of them have exactly what we want but all of them look
like they could be made to work with some effort and budget.
One was dirt cheap, but they're not charging extra for the dirt. It's
totally stock and everything is there, but used up and parked for a
while. A good candidate for a period refurb, maybe. I was afraid to
start it.
Some have young running gear, upgrades like wheels, spares, and new
appliances but terrible interior modifications.
Others have perfect interiors and good appliances and otherwise great
condition but have been parked for two years and need a few upgrades to
get on the road.
Another is a bit newer and more expensive, looks nice with some more
modern reconfiguration but that removed some of the stock interior
features we like. It also has a roof leak, needs airbag system work and
the fridge isn't exactly what we want.
It puts me a position where I'm making lists and figuring out what
things cost to try to come up with a plan to create our ride from what's
available.
There are so many great resources online that sometimes it's difficult
to find things. None of the coaches we're looking at have tires younger
than 5 years but is there comprehensive list I should use to determine
what else needs to be done at the 5-year mark?
Thanks for you help and knowledge,
Desmond, Laura, and Zoe
Treasure Island, CA
btw: Not surprised to see how many other ham radio callsigns are out
here. 73 de KC6VHG!
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| Re: [GMCnet] Our first GMC (is there a 5 years list?) [message #85117 is a reply to message #85116] |
Tue, 18 May 2010 13:23  |
k2gkk
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You also probably shouldn't be surprised at the number
of motorcycle riders here either, Desmond!
Probably a good number of pilots and boat owners, too!
A few of my various "signature" blocks follow.
** D C "Mac" Macdonald **
* m/v Another Adventure *
** '95 Carver 355 ACMY **
* Grand Lake - Oklahoma *
** AGLCA (#217) & USPS **
* US Air Force, Retired *
** Amateur Radio K2GKK **
** FAA Electronic Tech **
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73 - Mac, K2GKK/5
(Since 30 Nov 53)
Oklahoma City, OK
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* Mac Macdonald *
* Oklahoma City *
** "Money Pit" **
* '76 ex - P.B. *
-- Mac and Judy Macdonald --
-- 2000 HD FLTRSEI (mine) --
-- 2007 HD FXDL (Judy's) --
p.s. I'm 72 and Judy (KA5BJS) is 70.
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Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 11:08:11 -0700
From: 4701@opg.org
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: [GMCnet] Our first GMC (is there a 5 years list?)
Hello list,
I've enjoyed reading and learning so much so quickly. We're getting
pretty close now.
<SNIPPAGE>
Thanks for you help and knowledge,
Desmond, Laura, and Zoe
Treasure Island, CA
btw: Not surprised to see how many other ham radio callsigns are out
here. 73 de KC6VHG!
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| Re: [GMCnet] Our first GMC (is there a 5 years list?) [message #85152 is a reply to message #85116] |
Tue, 18 May 2010 18:38 |
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Matt Colie
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Desmond, Laura, and Zoe,
There is no list because each coach is different.
I had not had my coach a week when I asked a forum what was the most important thing a new coach owner should consider doing.
The answer I got from the front panel was, "It all depends on how you plan to use the coach." That target has changed three times in the four years I have had the coach.
After you find a coach that seems a good starting point, use your text editor (word processor) to make a list with four(4)headings:
Waiting - the things you want/need to do
Done - just move the items from the first list
(This is essential, so you have a record of the services, as the progress and upgrades continue
Abandon - those things that you have decided you can't do or afford the cost (keep this list - things change)
Deferred - things you still might do if the parts show up but can wait forever
Good Hunting
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: [GMCnet] Our first GMC (is there a 5 years list?) [message #85159 is a reply to message #85152] |
Tue, 18 May 2010 19:33 |
bukzin
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Stopping is good.
I would look (or have someone look) closely at the braking
system. There is not much magic to it but these old
coaches aren't know for amazing stopping power.
If you are going to have someone work on it for you
I would divide the jobs between 'standard mechanic work'
and GMC motorhome systems work.
Many RV shops will tell you they can make all your repairs
and most can. But what happens is they don't really know
our sub-systems and are very slow.
I have seen some sky high bills other GMC'ers have paid
while the local RV shop 'learned on the job'.
Your mileage may vary,
Bukzin
Bukzin
1977 Palm Beach
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