| hints for newbie picking up coach [message #222151] |
Thu, 12 September 2013 16:47  |
cadelec
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Hi All
we will be picking up our new coach Tuesday (Bobby Moores old Coach) in mt Carmel Illinois and then heading for Branson. any advice on what to be aware of in the coach Driving, operating etc and suggestions on which route to take. i have seen a previous post and we are thinking of going through Mt Vernon - Sikeston - Branson
Trevor
Brisbane Australia
Siesta Koala 76 Edgemont (old Bobby Moores)
71 Cadillac Eldo Convert
58 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham Project
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| Re: hints for newbie picking up coach [message #222171 is a reply to message #222159] |
Thu, 12 September 2013 18:59  |
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Matt Colie
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| Harry wrote on Thu, 12 September 2013 19:06 |
AAA membership, VISA, cell phone, spare ignition parts, etc.
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And.....
A current Black (aka GMC Assist) List.
Don't leave home without it.
Oh, and just a reminder for you,
Keep to the Right!
See you there.
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: hints for newbie picking up coach [message #222185 is a reply to message #222151] |
Thu, 12 September 2013 20:06 |
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Make sure you drive it on the right side of the road!
Lining up the top corners of the instrument dash with the lines on the road seems to be a good rule of thumb.
Way too cool. If i lived in another country, I cannot think of a better way to travel and see the united states then your plan!
Jon Roche
75 palm beach
EBL EFI, manny headers, Micro Level, rebuilt most of coach now.
St. Cloud, MN
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| Re: hints for newbie picking up coach [message #222189 is a reply to message #222151] |
Thu, 12 September 2013 20:23 |
kerry pinkerton
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| cadelec wrote on Thu, 12 September 2013 16:47 |
...we are thinking of going through Mt Vernon - Sikeston - Branson
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We will be leaving from near Carbondale, IL and going the same route wednesday morning. We'll likely be a bit ahead of you but you never know. We'll probably cross the river at Cape Gardieau and head down to Sikeston from there. If you run into issues give me a shout. 2five6-6seven9-four48eight.
Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama
Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L
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| Re: hints for newbie picking up coach [message #222192 is a reply to message #222189] |
Thu, 12 September 2013 20:38 |
cadelec
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thanks kerry
we may cross paths and i will keep your number in case . hope to catch up in branson
Trevor
Brisbane Australia
Siesta Koala 76 Edgemont (old Bobby Moores)
71 Cadillac Eldo Convert
58 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham Project
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| Re: hints for newbie picking up coach [message #222194 is a reply to message #222185] |
Thu, 12 September 2013 20:40 |
cadelec
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| lqqkatjon wrote on Fri, 13 September 2013 11:06 |
Make sure you drive it on the right side of the road!
Lining up the top corners of the instrument dash with the lines on the road seems to be a good rule of thumb.
Way too cool. If i lived in another country, I cannot think of a better way to travel and see the united states then your plan!
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i currently have left hand drive vehicles here in australia so LHD is not the problem. last time we came it took a while to get used to which way to look at intersections but it doesn't take long to adjust.
Trevor
Brisbane Australia
Siesta Koala 76 Edgemont (old Bobby Moores)
71 Cadillac Eldo Convert
58 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham Project
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| Re: [GMCnet] hints for newbie picking up coach [message #222195 is a reply to message #222151] |
Thu, 12 September 2013 20:43 |
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USAussie
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Trevor,
If you have not done so yet download and read the Operators manual here:
http://www.bdub.net/manuals/ops76/index.html
On Wednesday, September 18th Helen and I will be driving from Champaign, IL to just south of St. Louis and will spend the evening
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Koa Campground
74 Highway West
Stanton, MO 63069
888-562-4498
If you like we can meet there and drive 190 miles from there to Branson together.
Regards,
Rob M.
-----Original Message-----
From: Trevor Pordage
Hi All
we will be picking up our new coach Tuesday (Bobby Moores old Coach) in mt Carmel Illinois and then heading for Branson. any advice
on what to be aware of in the coach Driving, operating etc and suggestions on which route to take. i have seen a previous post and
we are thinking of going through Mt Vernon - Sikeston - Branson
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Trevor
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Rob M. (USAussie)
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Sydney, Australia
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| Re: [GMCnet] hints for newbie picking up coach [message #222224 is a reply to message #222195] |
Thu, 12 September 2013 23:59 |
cadelec
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| Robert Mueller wrote on Fri, 13 September 2013 11:43 |
Trevor,
If you have not done so yet download and read the Operators manual here:
http://www.bdub.net/manuals/ops76/index.html
On Wednesday, September 18th Helen and I will be driving from Champaign, IL to just south of St. Louis and will spend the evening
at:
Koa Campground
74 Highway West
Stanton, MO 63069
888-562-4498
If you like we can meet there and drive 190 miles from there to Branson together.
Regards,
Rob M.
-----Original Message-----
From: Trevor Pordage
Hi All
we will be picking up our new coach Tuesday (Bobby Moores old Coach) in mt Carmel Illinois and then heading for Branson. any advice
on what to be aware of in the coach Driving, operating etc and suggestions on which route to take. i have seen a previous post and
we are thinking of going through Mt Vernon - Sikeston - Branson
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Trevor
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good idea about the op manual i have had a browse thru it but it will make good reading on the plane coming over
as for meeting up we will have to see how all this pans out when we get to mt Carmel we had envisaged getting to Branson on the Friday so you will probably get there before us anyway send me you cell phone number just in case
Trevor
Brisbane Australia
Siesta Koala 76 Edgemont (old Bobby Moores)
71 Cadillac Eldo Convert
58 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham Project
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| Re: hints for newbie picking up coach [message #222240 is a reply to message #222238] |
Fri, 13 September 2013 07:23 |
tphipps
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Recommend a GPS. No sense in getting even a little lost. Also, if you will travel along the Interstate system, stop at Cracker Barrel and get a copy of "Next Exit," it has listings of what is available at every exit on the Interstate. Right now, the purchase price is less than $5.
Cracker Barrels are a generally good place to stop for meals, if you are into that. All of them have parking for RV's. Even the relative small size of the GMC can be challenged at some parking spots.
Gook luck, looking forward to meeting you at Branson.
Tom, MS II
2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552
KA4CSG
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| Re: hints for newbie picking up coach [message #222300 is a reply to message #222151] |
Fri, 13 September 2013 15:43 |
Ken Burton
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Keep in mind that sitting in the driver's seat that you are sitting on top or slightly in front of the front wheels. You need to go farther into the intersection when making turns. When turning, especially to the right, watch the right rear wheels in the mirror to make sure you do not smack a curb and bend the leading rear bogie wheel. This is a very common problem for new GMC drivers.
When you get it back to Australia, I have no suggestions for driving it up-side-down on the wrong side of the road.
One time after driving for almost two weeks in Australia I pulled out of a gas station in Cairns and drove about a block before my daughter told me I was on the wrong side of the road. I did the same thing a couple of times in New Zealand. I find I do that after I get comfortable on the wrong side of the road and there are no other vehicles around.
I guess it all works out in the end.
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
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| Re: hints for newbie picking up coach [message #222429 is a reply to message #222300] |
Sat, 14 September 2013 15:42 |
cadelec
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| Ken Burton wrote on Sat, 14 September 2013 06:43 |
Keep in mind that sitting in the driver's seat that you are sitting on top or slightly in front of the front wheels. You need to go farther into the intersection when making turns. When turning, especially to the right, watch the right rear wheels in the mirror to make sure you do not smack a curb and bend the leading rear bogie wheel. This is a very common problem for new GMC drivers.
When you get it back to Australia, I have no suggestions for driving it up-side-down on the wrong side of the road.
One time after driving for almost two weeks in Australia I pulled out of a gas station in Cairns and drove about a block before my daughter told me I was on the wrong side of the road. I did the same thing a couple of times in New Zealand. I find I do that after I get comfortable on the wrong side of the road and there are no other vehicles around.
I guess it all works out in the end.
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thanks for the tip ken
last time in the us i drove 1 block the wrong way up 6th ave New York between 38thth street and 37th street lucky it was at 5am in the morning and anything coming the other way was stopped at the next traffic lights .
Trevor
Brisbane Australia
Siesta Koala 76 Edgemont (old Bobby Moores)
71 Cadillac Eldo Convert
58 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham Project
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