| A Few Problems of Our Own Along the Way [message #108120] |
Fri, 10 December 2010 13:30  |
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WD0AFQ
Messages: 7111
Registered: November 2004
Location: Dexter, Mo.
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While we had no earth shattering problems coming out west last week there were a couple of things that were not 100%.
1- My combiner failed before we left home. Had to run with Boost on late in the afternoons so I knew our house batteries were charged. Had to do the same thing to charge up the engine battery from the solar when we were sitting still, which was never for very long, so no big deal.
When we arrived I contacted Yandina. This is our second failure in a year. The one we have on the Onan works great. I was given a few things to check. I already knew it was bad, but, I checked them anyway. "Send it in". "We think you may need the 160". "For 70 dollars we will upgrade you". Now, that was a good deal in itself. The little 100 is only 60 bux. The 160 was something like 160 bux. So I sent it in. I get a note today and they told me they are sending me a 160 free of charge. They call it a "second". Had some misformed epoxy on it and could not sell it for new.
These are the kind of people that Jim K. deals with, ones that honor the guarentees on their products. I am very appreciative. Just thought I should pass this along so others would know that Yandina stand behind their products.
2- Oh yes, drove through El Paso with only front brakes again. Two years in a row. And the dang Roadmaster Toad Brake failed again. 4th time on the Brake Pro. I have written them, and told them about it locking up and flatspotting my tires. They have not responded. Will give them until Monday before I put Teri on them.
It seems I had a slow leak in the front rear wheel on the passenger side. Lost all the fluid. I filled the front bowl back up, hoping it would leak down and give me brakes again. Nope.
I am sick of these drum brakes. I just want to get a little brake so I can get down the Globe/Superior grade on my way to Applied GMC for new discs with the reaction arm.
All in all it was an uneventful trip. We enjoyed taking 3 days to drive 1400 miles. Have never traveled that slow before. May just make a habit of it.
Life is good.
Dan
3 In Stainless Exhaust Headers
One Ton All Discs/Reaction Arm
355 FD/Quad Bag/Alum Radiator Manny Tran/New eng.
Holley EFI/10 Tire Air Monitoring System
Solarized Coach/Upgraded Windows
Satelite TV/On Demand Hot Water/3Way Refer
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| Re: A Few Problems of Our Own Along the Way [message #108177 is a reply to message #108141] |
Sat, 11 December 2010 08:40  |
Bob de Kruyff
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Registered: January 2004
Location: Chandler, AZ
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| WD0AFQ wrote on Fri, 10 December 2010 15:54 |
Bob, That is probably what happened. I am hoping I can get back there and open the thing and let some fluid bleed in. I just want the brakes to work til I can get to Jim's and have the rear disc installed.
Do you think you might stop by at Quartzsite again?
Dan
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Sounds like a plan to me Dan !
Bob de Kruyff
78 Eleganza
Chandler, AZ
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| Re: A Few Problems of Our Own Along the Way [message #108193 is a reply to message #108162] |
Sat, 11 December 2010 10:46 |
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WD0AFQ
Messages: 7111
Registered: November 2004
Location: Dexter, Mo.
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| Dan Borlase wrote on Sat, 11 December 2010 01:23 |
Dan...Just wanted you and Tery to know that Judi and I left the 29" stretch in scotsdale AZ. till early march. We have flown home to Kelowna B.C. and are raising a glass (or two) of wine to you and Jeff as I type this. We will be back in AZ. in march to resume the great treck to Jimmy K's and on north to home, where I will continue the upgradeing of this incredibls coach, with the possability of offering her for sale some time next year.
Thanks to both of you, and Jeff, as well as Jimmy K. (and UPS)
for your good harts, and willing hands in our time of need.
Dan...in his lether lounge recliner and WINE...!!
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Dan, I got the story on the paint job. Email me later and I will fill you in.
Dan
3 In Stainless Exhaust Headers
One Ton All Discs/Reaction Arm
355 FD/Quad Bag/Alum Radiator Manny Tran/New eng.
Holley EFI/10 Tire Air Monitoring System
Solarized Coach/Upgraded Windows
Satelite TV/On Demand Hot Water/3Way Refer
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