| Trip Report [message #254107] |
Wed, 02 July 2014 10:55  |
GS2
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Registered: May 2013
Location: Naples, FL / Detroit, MI
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We left Naples, FL for a month long excursion. Our route went as follows:
Drove to Chicago, IL. Parked the motorhome at the McCormick Place Truck Yard (3050 S Lakeshore Drive - 312.808.3161) for $30/day. Open 24 hours, gigantic lot for parking anything and everything.
Left Chicago and went north through Wisconsin into the UP. Stayed at a campground in Munising on Lake Superior.
Left Munising and came down over the Mackinaw Bridge and stayed at a campground on Lake Huron looking out to Mackinaw Island and the bridge.
Came back down into Detroit.
Left Detroit for Naples.
Thankfully there were only minor issues to report..
-Actuator rod from ignition tumbler let loose. Had to replace the ignition switch and start the coach using an allen wrench. (thanks as always John Sharpe!!)
-Brake light flickers on and off.. likely connection issue in drivers side front wheel.
-Engine water light still stays on most of the time.
-Dash blower motor connection broke.
As always, life is more than mpg, but..
Total Miles = 4,150
Total Gallons of Fuel = 527
Total Fuel Cost = $1,952.45
Avg MPG = 7.87
And a quick personal story..
As a kid we went to Kings Island every year and camped in our 82' starcraft popup. When I was about 8 or 9 my uncles brother-in-law joined us with his motorhome. I remember being blown away by the tv, bathroom, AC!! and the ability to enjoy it all while rolling down the highway. I remember thinking that when I was older I'd get a motorhome and my kids could play in the back while my wife prepared dinner and I could just drive along.
I'm happy to report that I was able to turn that dream into reality, thanks in no small part to this community.
Certainly the best month the girls and I have had in at least the past few 
Safe travels to all of you!!
guy
77' Kingsley - Naples, FL / Detroit, MI
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| Re: Trip Report [message #254108 is a reply to message #254107] |
Wed, 02 July 2014 11:04  |
tphipps
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Location: Spanish Fort, AL
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Great story. Your daughters will talk about the adventure and the memories will be forever.
Tom, MS II
2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552
KA4CSG
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| Re: [GMCnet] Trip Report [message #254197 is a reply to message #254108] |
Wed, 02 July 2014 21:13 |
Bruce Hart
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From Mickyass
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On Wed, Jul 2, 2014 at 10:04 AM, Thomas Phipps wrote:
> Great story. Your daughters will talk about the adventure and the
> memories will be forever.
> Tom, MS II
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| Re: Trip Report [message #254309 is a reply to message #254304] |
Thu, 03 July 2014 22:19 |
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Richard Andis
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Registered: January 2013
Location: HELL Paso, TX
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Engine water light circuit is pretty easy to troubleshoot. There's a procedure in the maintenance manual. Mine was stuck ON all the time. Procedure pointed to the electronic module in the dash.
Valhalla - 1978 GMC Royale rear twin [SOLD]
Walküre - 1974 VW Thing (Toad)
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