Onthego Posted May 15, 2017 Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 We began our Summer racing adventure late Thursday afternoon. Wichita Raceway Park was 315 miles away so we were going half way on Thursday. Half way the first trailer tire blew. I replaced 2 tires Friday morning in Stephensville, TX. and that afternoon another tire blew so we replaced the other 2 in Jacksboro, TX. Setting up at the race track the slide awning ripped the brackets off the slide. Saturday after 2 time trials it was time to race. When I left the starting line the rear ujoint broke and hurt the drive shaft. Now I need to find a driveshaft shop to fix it and a part to fix the slide awning and the city RV park we are at the 50 amp plug didn't work so the city is sending out an electrician. It was in the mid 90's yesterday too. We'll be here 3 nights then on toward Denver. Travel safe everyone. Jeff Quote Tina and Jeff Class of 2011 "RV there yet?" 2005 Gulfstream Endura and a 1987 Jeep Wrangler http://rvtravelswith...a.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Striper Posted May 15, 2017 Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 Dang Jeff, What's that old saying about If it wasn't for BAD luck.................. Hope things are looking up for you guys by now. Joe Quote Joe The "Doghouse" 04 Tiffin Phaeton 40TGH TOAD--2008 Dodge Dakota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onthego Posted May 16, 2017 Report Share Posted May 16, 2017 11 hours ago, Striper said: Dang Jeff, What's that old saying about If it wasn't for BAD luck.................. Hope things are looking up for you guys by now. Joe Joe, It kind of continues. Will have to wait until Denver to get the race car's driveshaft fixed because they can't get it done here before we want to leave. The city electrician got the plug fixed about 5 PM, glad we didn't wait around for him to show up and waste a day. My rear bike tire has been flat for awhile and slime wouldn't fix it. I had a repaired tube so I put it in and as I was blowing it up it exploded. No one was hurt and I was watching the pressure gauge. New tube and tire tomorrow cause we a next to a nice bike trail here and I need a ride. RV parts dealer had to order the bracket to fix the slide awning. It should be here in the morning, Parts person said they'd try to work with me on the price. MSRP is $81 plus shipping. We can't open the slide until it gets fixed. Travel safe everyone. Jeff Quote Tina and Jeff Class of 2011 "RV there yet?" 2005 Gulfstream Endura and a 1987 Jeep Wrangler http://rvtravelswith...a.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandie & Jim Posted May 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2017 Man Jeff. You guys have had enough bad luck for the whole rest of the year. I hope you see the end of the problems and can get out there and race. Quote Sandie & Jim Dixon Traveling with Scooter and Skittlez www.wherearethedixonstoday.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heyduke Posted May 19, 2017 Report Share Posted May 19, 2017 Back to where our motorhome was born... Red Bay Alabama... Heaven help us living here on Tiffin time... Quote entered the RV fulltime class of 2011 - March! On the Road to Retirement...zeetraveler.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Burkett Posted May 20, 2017 Report Share Posted May 20, 2017 You've got luck like Kurt Busch tonight, Fastest qualifying lap and lost the front row from loose lug nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onthego Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 Finally had a day without 15/20 mph side/head wind and made it to the Denver area. We'll be here for a couple of weeks. Travel safe everyone. Jeff Quote Tina and Jeff Class of 2011 "RV there yet?" 2005 Gulfstream Endura and a 1987 Jeep Wrangler http://rvtravelswith...a.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdrider Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 1 hour ago, Onthego said: Finally had a day without 15/20 mph side/head wind and made it to the Denver area. We'll be here for a couple of weeks. Travel safe everyone. Jeff Have fun in Denver!! Quote Dave & Diane 2020 New Horizon Majestic 5th wheel 2018 Ram 5500 2014 Tiffin Phaeton 42LH (SOLD) 2012 Jeep Rubicon Unlimited (SOLD)http://daveanddiane.wordpress.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWqRmO1rO4cu3rFANF1iG6Q http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/d/4;10752;80/st/20120701/e/Went+fulltime/dt/-2/k/271f/event.png Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steved44 Posted May 23, 2017 Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 Yup, everything is quiet here in tornado country. Nice day, for this part of the country 65 and partly cloudy. Now for the "partly cloudy" part. I found out I have to get an arm fixed. Seems that I tore a ligament in my right shoulder and have to get it repaired. The MRI gave us the results and now they will saw the arm off on June first! Aarrgghhh! At least we know now why it wouldn't heal! The other cloud is the differential on the truck. Seems that one of the carrier bearings went bad, so they had to rebuild the dif. I guess 118,000 driven miles and about 40,000 towed miles did it in. At least it went bad here and not while it was being towed. They just called and said it was ready so I can take the rental car back. Keep me out of trouble for a while. Steve Quote 2007 Tiffin Allegro Bus 42 QRP"BessyBus ll"ATT hot spotWinegard TravelerM&G Braking systemRoadmaster Sterling tow bar08 Dodge Dakota toadSea Eagle 10.6sr Inflatable 1957 Johnson 5.5SKP 98998 Class of "08" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted May 24, 2017 Report Share Posted May 24, 2017 9 hours ago, steved44 said: Keep me out of trouble for a while. Steve Is that a request? How are we supposed to do that? Linda Quote Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readytoride Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 On 5/23/2017 at 2:58 PM, steved44 said: Yup, everything is quiet here in tornado country. Nice day, for this part of the country 65 and partly cloudy. Now for the "partly cloudy" part. I found out I have to get an arm fixed. Seems that I tore a ligament in my right shoulder and have to get it repaired. The MRI gave us the results and now they will saw the arm off on June first! Aarrgghhh! At least we know now why it wouldn't heal! The other cloud is the differential on the truck. Seems that one of the carrier bearings went bad, so they had to rebuild the dif. I guess 118,000 driven miles and about 40,000 towed miles did it in. At least it went bad here and not while it was being towed. They just called and said it was ready so I can take the rental car back. Keep me out of trouble for a while. Steve Hope that is not your whisky drinking arm!!!! Quote Julie Happiness is a voyage, not a destination, There is no better time to be happy than... NOW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steved44 Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 It is, so I'm going to have to get a lighter glass (or learn to drink left handed) Quote 2007 Tiffin Allegro Bus 42 QRP"BessyBus ll"ATT hot spotWinegard TravelerM&G Braking systemRoadmaster Sterling tow bar08 Dodge Dakota toadSea Eagle 10.6sr Inflatable 1957 Johnson 5.5SKP 98998 Class of "08" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Striper Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 Hey Steve, Not a problem, I dispatched a plane from the local base to come down there and pick up all of your Baaaaaaaad Whiskey. They will bring it back to my place for "Safe Keeping". That way you won't be able to hurt yourself with it while you are recovering. You will be able to pick it up when you and Carol next visit the PNW. Joe Quote Joe The "Doghouse" 04 Tiffin Phaeton 40TGH TOAD--2008 Dodge Dakota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 On 5/25/2017 at 2:42 PM, steved44 said: It is, so I'm going to have to get a lighter glass (or learn to drink left handed) I make it a point to do some things left-handed. Watching Dave's Dad learn to do things differently after his stroke was good motivation to work on this. Linda Quote Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onthego Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 Last night the the entry handle broke on the coach door, so glad we have the truck cab doors and could still get in and out. Went to a local rv parts place to get a replacement and they had it marketed up 50% over the internet price. The replacement piece is suppose to be "improved". It is also a little different so I modified the strike plate to fit the guide pins. What a pita. It did the same thing about 6 years ago. To fix it you break out the outside handle and drill a bunch of holes to make a bigger hole so you can get the springs and latch deal out of the strike plate. Hope I don't have to do it again. Travel safe everyone. Jeff Quote Tina and Jeff Class of 2011 "RV there yet?" 2005 Gulfstream Endura and a 1987 Jeep Wrangler http://rvtravelswith...a.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steved44 Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 Well, the shoulder surgery went well, and I am now in the recovery/healing phase. This typing with my left hand really sucks, but all in all I'm doing pretty good. A little sore, and it's in a sling, but they were able to repair the shoulder. in a month or so I should be able to drive the bus again! Ever try to blow your nose left handed? 80 and calm here in central Oklahoma today!! Quote 2007 Tiffin Allegro Bus 42 QRP"BessyBus ll"ATT hot spotWinegard TravelerM&G Braking systemRoadmaster Sterling tow bar08 Dodge Dakota toadSea Eagle 10.6sr Inflatable 1957 Johnson 5.5SKP 98998 Class of "08" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onthego Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 Glad your surgery went well and you are doing fine. Maybe you'll be left handed when you are all healed. LOL! Get well soon. Travel safe everyone. Tina and Jeff Quote Tina and Jeff Class of 2011 "RV there yet?" 2005 Gulfstream Endura and a 1987 Jeep Wrangler http://rvtravelswith...a.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palamine Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 2 hours ago, steved44 said: Well, the shoulder surgery went well, and I am now in the recovery/healing phase. This typing with my left hand really sucks, but all in all I'm doing pretty good. A little sore, and it's in a sling, but they were able to repair the shoulder. in a month or so I should be able to drive the bus again! Ever try to blow your nose left handed? 80 and calm here in central Oklahoma today!! Good to hear Steve. Right as rain soon. I wanted to share something funny. The other night around a fire with weekend campers, she noticed the big Escapees sticker on our rig. She asked about it and I explained. I also said we just say S K P s and without a beat she said, "Seniors Killing People" hahahaha Quote Doug and Toni Laird 2008 Gulfstream BT Cruiser 30' 2014 Nissan Versa Our newest furfriend - Zoe - a beautiful black and white cat Our blog - http://stixandbrix.blogspot.ca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandie & Jim Posted June 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 Glad to hear the surgery went well Steve. Now behave yourself so it can heal. Seniors Killing People - now that's a scary thought. Quote Sandie & Jim Dixon Traveling with Scooter and Skittlez www.wherearethedixonstoday.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steved44 Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 thanks guys stiches out tomorrow then seeing what the rehab plan looks like! Quote 2007 Tiffin Allegro Bus 42 QRP"BessyBus ll"ATT hot spotWinegard TravelerM&G Braking systemRoadmaster Sterling tow bar08 Dodge Dakota toadSea Eagle 10.6sr Inflatable 1957 Johnson 5.5SKP 98998 Class of "08" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 "Ever try to blow your nose left handed?" Yup. When I had surgery on my right elbow. Not fun. Do what the rehab people tell you to do so as to get beck on the road ASAP. I'm cheering for you. Linda p.s. Did you buy a left-handed mug? Quote Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steved44 Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 found out I already owned one Quote 2007 Tiffin Allegro Bus 42 QRP"BessyBus ll"ATT hot spotWinegard TravelerM&G Braking systemRoadmaster Sterling tow bar08 Dodge Dakota toadSea Eagle 10.6sr Inflatable 1957 Johnson 5.5SKP 98998 Class of "08" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 8 hours ago, steved44 said: found out I already owned one Quote Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdrider Posted June 9, 2017 Report Share Posted June 9, 2017 Glad to hear you are on the mend Steve!! Quote Dave & Diane 2020 New Horizon Majestic 5th wheel 2018 Ram 5500 2014 Tiffin Phaeton 42LH (SOLD) 2012 Jeep Rubicon Unlimited (SOLD)http://daveanddiane.wordpress.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWqRmO1rO4cu3rFANF1iG6Q http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/d/4;10752;80/st/20120701/e/Went+fulltime/dt/-2/k/271f/event.png Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onthego Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 Believe I have the racecar fixed (for now). Raced last Sunday and it didn't break so we are headed east. Probably will race in Cedar Falls, Ia. in a week and a half. Currently in McCook, Nebraska. Has everyone updated the map lately? Travel safe everyone. Jeff Quote Tina and Jeff Class of 2011 "RV there yet?" 2005 Gulfstream Endura and a 1987 Jeep Wrangler http://rvtravelswith...a.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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