| on the way to Chippewa [message #262503] |
Sun, 21 September 2014 20:27  |
kerry pinkerton
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When the Henderson's got to our house yesterday, ken had a flat spotted tire that was driving him nuts. We took the spare to pep boys and got a new one. Head out this am and ken calls saying we needed to find a pep boys because the thump is worse. It in Sunday am so I suggested he put my new spare on. We story at the Kentucky welcome center and change them out. Five miles on and its worse so we stop again and ken does a serious tire check to find a badly separated tire on the left front. On goes the new pep boys that was on my spare. Five miles and ken is a happy camper.
Made it to my cousins in Murphysboro I'll. Dropped the toads to find my Saturn's battery was dead dead. Battery is four + years old. Charging and have jumper cables so we'll roll on. I will start it and let it run while we stop. It hasn't been driven much and might not have been fully up. Nice dinner with kin folks. On to Bloomington ILLINOIS and find a campground tomorrow. Heading up us51 instead of interstate.
My ac was cycling and we added duracool. Good day!
Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama
Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L
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| Re: [GMCnet] on the way to Chippewa [message #262504 is a reply to message #262503] |
Sun, 21 September 2014 20:51  |
Sandra Price
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Thanks for your updates. Since Bob and I won't be making that long trip
we'll enjoy traveling along with y'all.
Sandra and Bob Pricr
On Sep 21, 2014 8:27 PM, "Kerry Pinkerton" wrote:
> When the Henderson's got to our house yesterday, ken had a flat spotted
> tire that was driving him nuts. We took the spare to pep boys and got a new
> one. Head out this am and ken calls saying we needed to find a pep boys
> because the thump is worse. It in Sunday am so I suggested he put my new
> spare on. We story at the Kentucky welcome center and change them out.
> Five miles on and its worse so we stop again and ken does a serious tire
> check to find a badly separated tire on the left front. On goes the new
> pep boys that was on my spare. Five miles and ken is a happy camper.
>
> Made it to my cousins in Murphysboro I'll. Dropped the toads to find my
> Saturn's battery was dead dead. Battery is four + years old. Charging and
> have jumper cables so we'll roll on. I will start it and let it run while
> we stop. It hasn't been driven much and might not have been fully up. Nice
> dinner with kin folks. On to Bloomington ILLINOIS and find a campground
> tomorrow. Heading up us51 instead of interstate.
>
> My ac was cycling and we added duracool. Good day!
> --
> Kerry Pinkerton
>
> North Alabama, near Huntsville,
>
> 77 Eleganza II, "The Lady", 403CI, Manny Brakes, 1 ton, tranny also a 76
> Eleganza to be re-bodied as an Art Deco car hauler
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| Re: on the way to Chippewa [message #262506 is a reply to message #262503] |
Sun, 21 September 2014 21:23 |
Keith V
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I'm lost how many tires were changed? LOL
Keith Vasilakes
Mounds View. MN
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| Re: [GMCnet] on the way to Chippewa [message #262512 is a reply to message #262503] |
Sun, 21 September 2014 22:43 |
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Murphysboro is within spitting distance of my stomping ground as a kid.
We stayed at a campground in Lincoln, IL. Quiet and small but a bit out of
the way, perhaps.
We spent two nights in Mequon, WI with former GMCers, the Garmans.
At present we are in the Wisconsin Dells area. Getting closer to Chippewa
Falls.
Martha's pancakes and bacon on Saturday AM. Not planning on sausage this
time since it doesn't move like the bacon does.
Interesting story about which tire was the real problem. Goes to show you
that things aren't always what you think -- at first.
Byron Songer
Former Owner
Louisville, KY
Kerry Pinkerton wrote:
> When the Henderson's got to our house yesterday, ken had a flat spotted tire
> that was driving him nuts. We took the spare to pep boys and got a new
> one. Head out this am and ken calls saying we needed to find a pep boys
> because the thump is worse. It in Sunday am so I suggested he put my new
> spare on. We story at the Kentucky welcome center and change them out. Five
> miles on and its worse so we stop again and ken does a serious tire
> check to find a badly separated tire on the left front. On goes the new pep
> boys that was on my spare. Five miles and ken is a happy camper.
>
> Made it to my cousins in Murphysboro I'll. Dropped the toads to find my
> Saturn's battery was dead dead. Battery is four + years old. Charging and
> have jumper cables so we'll roll on. I will start it and let it run while we
> stop. It hasn't been driven much and might not have been fully up. Nice
> dinner with kin folks. On to Bloomington ILLINOIS and find a campground
> tomorrow. Heading up us51 instead of interstate.
>
> My ac was cycling and we added duracool. Good day!
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| Re: on the way to Chippewa [message #262513 is a reply to message #262503] |
Sun, 21 September 2014 23:51 |
Craig Lechowicz
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Kerry,
Take with as many grains of salt as you would like . . . It seems like starting batteries nowadays (especially 4 year old ones) are real intolerant of being run "dead, dead". And, to make matters worse, they seem to go quickly from starting okay to completely flat, sometimes in a matter of hours. So, keep the jumper cables nearby, as you probably have a 50% chance of a new battery in your near future.
Craig Lechowicz
'77 Kingsley, Waterford, MI
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| Re: on the way to Chippewa [message #262514 is a reply to message #262503] |
Mon, 22 September 2014 00:02 |
roy1
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If you are towing with a brake buddy, roadmaster even brake or similar unit any extended distance you need a charge line from the coach to the toad battery or the toad battery will go dead dead. A new battery will last a bit longer but if you don't have a charge line you need one. This is why a lot of folks put the brake unit in the toad and don't plug it in.
Roy Keen
Minden,NV
76 X Glenbrook
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| Re: on the way to Chippewa [message #262519 is a reply to message #262506] |
Mon, 22 September 2014 07:23 |
kerry pinkerton
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Keith V wrote on Sun, 21 September 2014 21:23I'm lost how many tires were changed? LOL
Three total. New one on the right mid Saturday and another, my spare to rt mid Sunday, and the orig new pep boy from my spare carrier to kens left front.
Yeah I'm expecting to buy a battery in or before Chippewa
Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama
Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L
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| Re: [GMCnet] on the way to Chippewa [message #262523 is a reply to message #262520] |
Mon, 22 September 2014 07:51 |
Kimberlea Weeks
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Good morning,
Sorry about the premature message from the Convention.
Early arrival to the convention does begin on Wednesday at 1pm. Many of you
have registered to come in and if you have allowed extra day(s) for travel
and are running ahead, please do not hesitate to come in. We will still be
setting up the buildings, etc. but do come early and enjoy the Chippewa
Falls area. Take one of the many tours available in the area. One of them
is at the Leinenkugel Brewery. I do recommend that you make reservations.
It makes it easier. Reservations can be made at *1-888-534-6437.* We look
forward to see you starting at 1pm Wednesday.
Safe travels and see you soon!
*Kimberlea Weeks*
VP Administration and Convention Manager
612.501.4600 | f.866.519.0047 | www.gmcmi.com
*GMC Motorhomes International*
1402 So. Cage Blvd | Unit 273 | Pharr | TX 78577
*Mark this on your calendar today!*
*GMCMI 2014 Fall Convention* | Friday, September 26 to Thursday, October 2
Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds | Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
*GMCMI 2015 Spring Convention* | Friday, March 27 to Thursday, April 2
Kemper Williams Park & Patterson Area Civic Center | Patterson, Louisiana
On Mon, Sep 22, 2014 at 7:25 AM, Larry wrote:
> I know many of you are on the way and maybe even close to Chippewa Falls,
> but DO NOT come in to the rally site until Wednesday. We will NOT be ready
> for you to park. If you come on Tuesday, you will be turned away. OK to
> come on Wednesday IF you are signed up and paid for "Early Arrival". PLEASE
> ARRIVE ON THE DAY THAT YOU SIGNED UP FOR.
>
> Sorry about this, but setting up for parking here is a challenge. We could
> not start setting up here because the annual "October Fest" occupied the
> grounds through Sunday. Today (Monday) we start setup for parking.
>
> Thanks for you cooperation.
> --
> Larry
> 78 Royale w/500 Caddy
> Menomonie, WI.
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| Re: on the way to Chippewa [message #262563 is a reply to message #262503] |
Mon, 22 September 2014 19:42 |
kerry pinkerton
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Today was stunning. US 51 north is a beautiful road and the weather was amazing. Never turned on the AC or heat. Beautiful beautiful drive.
Kens luck continues. He lost an alternator this afternoon. Found an Advance and got his replacement alternator. He is putting it on now.
My battery was bad although it started this evening so I got a new one.
Another great day on the road in the GMC.
Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama
Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L
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| Re: on the way to Chippewa [message #262564 is a reply to message #262503] |
Mon, 22 September 2014 19:45 |
kerry pinkerton
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Today was stunning. US 51 north is a beautiful road and the weather was amazing. Never turned on the AC or heat. Beautiful beautiful drive.
Kens luck continues. He lost an alternator this afternoon. Found an Advance and got his replacement alternator. He is putting it on now.
My battery was bad although it started this evening so I got a new one.
Another great day on the road in the GMC.
Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama
Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L
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| Re: on the way to Chippewa [message #262672 is a reply to message #262503] |
Tue, 23 September 2014 19:08 |
kerry pinkerton
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Made it. No drama today. Another gorgeous day. The sky in incredibly bright this far north.
Great supper at a local restaurant.
Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama
Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L
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| Re: on the way to Chippewa [message #262680 is a reply to message #262672] |
Tue, 23 September 2014 20:29 |
HappyinWI
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I believe I saw you guys on 59 tonight pulling in to the campground. I live about a mile or two from there. What restaurant did you eat at?
Joshua and family
Hopefully searching for our mobile adventure wagon
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| Re: on the way to Chippewa [message #262708 is a reply to message #262503] |
Wed, 24 September 2014 06:45 |
kerry pinkerton
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Chippewa Family Restaurant on Kennedy. The GMCers found it very early. There were about 20 there.
Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama
Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L
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| Re: [GMCnet] on the way to Chippewa [message #262725 is a reply to message #262503] |
Wed, 24 September 2014 09:34 |
Mr ERFisher
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On Sunday, September 21, 2014, Kerry Pinkerton wrote:
> When the Henderson's got to our house yesterday, ken had a flat spotted
> tire that was driving him nuts. We took the spare to pep boys and got a new
> one. Head out this am and ken calls saying we needed to find a pep boys
> because the thump is worse. It in Sunday am so I suggested he put my new
> spare on. We story at the Kentucky welcome center and change them out.
> Five miles on and its worse so we stop again and ken does a serious tire
> check to find a badly separated tire on the left front. On goes the new
> pep boys that was on my spare. Five miles and ken is a happy camper.
>
> Have a great rally. Guys
Don't forget to publish every thing presented /shown.
Fb is easy, if not permanent, But we need to see it all!!!
Erf
> Made it to my cousins in Murphysboro I'll. Dropped the toads to find my
> Saturn's battery was dead dead. Battery is four + years old. Charging and
> have jumper cables so we'll roll on. I will start it and let it run while
> we stop. It hasn't been driven much and might not have been fully up. Nice
> dinner with kin folks. On to Bloomington ILLINOIS and find a campground
> tomorrow. Heading up us51 instead of interstate.
>
> My ac was cycling and we added duracool. Good day!
> --
> Kerry Pinkerton
>
> North Alabama, near Huntsville,
>
> 77 Eleganza II, "The Lady", 403CI, Manny Brakes, 1 ton, tranny also a 76
> Eleganza to be re-bodied as an Art Deco car hauler
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| Re: [GMCnet] on the way to Chippewa [message #262730 is a reply to message #262729] |
Wed, 24 September 2014 10:53 |
Keith V
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you guys are getting me excited dang it!
Two more days!
Keith Vasilakes
Mounds View. MN
75 ex Royale GMC
ask me about MicroLevel
Cell, 763-732-3419
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