Where are we today ?
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Had a wonderful sleep here last night at Pettigrew's garage (Camp Pettigrew). looked outside early this morning to see where we are camped, oh Yeah now I know. LOL reminds me of our travels in the winter sometime we stop for the night wherever, wake up in the morning look outside to see where we are. One thing we love about this lifestyle ever changing scenery.
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| here is where are this morning |
Got the coffees and computing done, and at 7 am the garage opens so I did not want to go too far in case Dale needed me for something, levelling jacks or whatever. We use the jacks to raise the coach to put some secure jack stands before he begins work. First was the lube , oil and filter then he began on the left rear wheel brakes. Looks in good shape but the brake pads are getting pretty worn, So he will lube the callipers, clean it up and install new brake pads and back together. One wheel done by 10:30 this morning, only 3 more to go.
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| 2 old brake pads |
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| one new brake pad |
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everything else is in good shape
jack stands in place |
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| Dale hard at it |
While waiting I decided to install the new base station for our CB radio, pretty easy until I put it back together and shorted out a wire, OOpps. I blew a fuse. Check the line fuse ok, checked the fuse panel ok, as well the radio did not work now either, My next place to check is behind the radio in the dash So I had to unload the cupboard I built for storage when I removed the old Tube tv Checked more wires and fuses , Hmm found a fuse under the hood and got the Cb working but not the radio? Hmm Well Dale have finished the brakes on 3 wheels so too break to take a look. yahoo he found a loose wire. I fixed it and now the Radio and the CB work wonderful again.
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| pulled this cupoboard out to access the radio wires |
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| had to empty it first |
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| CB and radio not working |
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| can now access the wiring |
Dale carried on with the brakes on the rest of the coach. Lubricated the callipers and installed new brake pads, pads were not finished yet but almost. May as well do it now while paying the labour.
When he went for lunch I whipped over to John's (Camp awesome) and mowed the lawn where we will be parking the coach when we leave here.
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| everything is coming together |
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he does know his stuff
and explains it all as he works |
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| almost done |
Dale was all done shortly after 4 pm. I took the coach for a test drive and pulled into Camp awesome and got set up. Suzie had taken her Dad to Stratford for some tests this afternoon.
We were both back here and set up by 5 pm. Relaxed for a bit, enjoying a short Happy hour then whipped up supper.
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| nice to be here again for a few days |
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| early sunset behind us |
Because of out late arrival here I baked and couple of breaded Ham and cheese (cordon Blue) chicken breasts in our propane oven. Perfect for a nice easy tasty meal. Added to our salad sure did the trick tonight.
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| this was very tasty meal we both enjoyed. |
Got things taken care care of our coach has new brakes, and fully serviced , ready to hit the road. Only a another month to go and we are really getting anxious to hit the road again.
Thanks once again for checking us out and hope y'all had a great day as well.
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Nice to get everything taken care of before you go south. You will be a few days ahead of us, we leave on the 21st.
ReplyDeleteYes it is nice to get things taken care of and ready to go. Usually takes us about 6 weeks to get to Arizona, som fun and exploring along the way.
DeleteThe comfort of knowing this will be safe for traveling a long way.
ReplyDeleteYes JO it is nice to get these things taken care on before hitting the road
DeleteWe're getting lots of maintenance on our van today too, including front brakes. Planning to hit the road Oct 1 now, getting itchy feet, and want to avoid problems on the road if we can. Gord.
ReplyDeleteGet things taken care ion here is a good plan and avoid troubles on the road. We have that itch as well, we wait until After Thanksgiving. You guys travel safe.
DeleteWelcome back! Get the last lawn mowing in for the season, and the last of your maintenance items for your travels. It seems to have come together nicely.
ReplyDeleteDinner looks great!
Thanks Jeff. Back here to wrap up these things getting ready to travel again, mow some of the lawn, last time for me this year. Dinner was very tasty thanks.
DeleteIt is wonderful to have a good mechanic that you know and trust and that always does an excellent job.
ReplyDeleteYour dinner as usual looks delicious.
You have mowed the lawn more times than I remember and I am still waiting on Pollito to come take care of the other two lots...sad!
Want to wish Kathy a very Happy Birthday!
Dale tis a good Mechanic and does great work, have known him for 30 years..
DeleteDinner was tasty thanks, I enjoy mowing the lawn when we are here.
Thanks for the birthday wishes, Suzie is having a good one. (lol...who is Kathy?)
Ooops...my bad I got her name wrong (I will blame my CRS). Hope you had a very Happy Birthday Suzie!
DeleteLOL, M's. B me not good with names either. She did have a wonderful day.
DeleteIt's great to get things taken care of for the trek south. It is coming really fast!
ReplyDeleteNow you are set for the winter.
It was a perfect day yesterday!
It is nice to get these things taken care of before getting on the road. It will soon be time once again can hardly wait.
DeleteIt was a perfect day and even more this week.
George, are you and Suzie going to take generally the same route this year or are you going to try a different route? Driving a different route could be more adventurous but would require more research.
ReplyDeleteWe have a few different places to explore this year like most years.And usually play things by ear and the weather. Never take the same route but still end up in southern Arizona desert that we love.
DeleteTaking mine in tomorrow in hopes of resolving the check engine light issue
ReplyDeleteHopefully you will have good luck with that.
DeleteGood to get things taken care of before you two head south which won't be long! Nice to have a garage you can trust. Happy Birthday Suzie! Nice to be back at Camp Awesome for a bit. I know how you like to move on after a bit!Dinner looks awesome..
ReplyDeleteThanks we like to the things done before we git the road again, And Dale does a wonderful job taking care of us. Dinner was tasty and now relax here for a while.
DeleteAmazing how this brake pads wear down. That is a lovely cabinet that you built. Sorry you had to take it apart but good news that the problem was rectified easily.
ReplyDeleteThat is why i wanted them checked and replaced. The cabinet I made a few years ago, just had to empty it and slide it out,, a lot easier than removing to old tv.
ReplyDeleteAlways good to get the rig serviced and repaired before a long trip. We have new brakes and tires and just have to get the heat shield replaced (it fell off) and we will be on our way at the beginning of November. Looks like it is going to be Florida again this year. I am eager to go back to Arizona but M is electing for Florida. So we will see who wins!!
ReplyDeleteYes getting the rig serviced is always good before hitting the road.
DeleteHope you enjoy Florida , way to busy for us.