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16 hours ago, dblr said:

Have they by chance given you a cost on what they replaced so far????

No.  So far it will cost me a $100 deductible...

Friday update (8/26/22).

I don't have the truck back yet.  I was told it will run and drive around the dealer under it's own power now.

They have replaced several modules from the ECU on down.  Right now they have four (4) more modules on order, TCU (I was expecting that one), the dash display module, body control module and the brake control module.

The TCU is "back-ordered" and the dealer is dealing directly with Volvo/Mack on when it will arrive.

They tell me the last one they had in the shop that was struck by lighting, they had to replace every computer in the vehicle.

Optimism is still there, just reality-tempered a bit.

4 hours ago, rickeieio said:

Good news.  Hope to see ya in October?

Unfortunately, for numerous reasons, the truck being only one, we will not be able to make it to the National.

I hope we can be back fully operational by the ECR, if that happens, in the spring.

The ECU is installed.  Proper communication with the truck's systems is possible now.

They have order a couple of other modules that should be there in the next day or two.  Progress is happening.

Side note, my pickup is finally home from having a busted transfer case.

News on the truck:

We've been playing the waiting game on a new ECU.  I spoke to the dealer working on the truck and they expect the new ECU either tomorrow (8-19) or Monday (8-22).  Once that is installed they will be able to run the truck properly and begin doing further system tests to see what else needs attention.

I'm cautiously optimistic she will live again...

Some sad photos…

First word from the shop is encouraging.  They have it running!  

They needed to arc the starter, because the key switch doesn't work, but it ran on it's own.  Obviously the ECM is partially toasted, but it does run.  An ECM is on order now and we'll see what happens from here...

It left Airventure on the hook Tuesday to a Volvo dealer in FonDuLac.   They are hoping to get it in the shop next week to evaluate it.  
 

Until then, we’re not sure if it will live another day or…

Trucks totaled. Just got hit by lightning.  The entire electrical is fried. 

Wow.  I have never had an issue with releasing my ET.  I don't dump the truck suspension, we just put the landing gear down and take some weight, release the clamping block, and take more weight on the gear until there is a small gap between the plate and lube plate, then pull away.

I do lube the clamping block and jaws on the ET.  Henry said this wasn't necessary, but I do it anyway.

This is an interesting topic to me.  I just had MORryde suspension and Kodiac brakes installed on our coach.  My understanding is that these calipers are basically standard GM front calipers from 80s vintage vehicles (the same also as my 94 Ram truck).  They would have two lubricated shoulder-bolts going through the caliper into the bracket holding them in place.

I have put 100s of thousands of miles on these types of brakes and never once in many years of abuse have I had a caliper bolt come loose or need to have any sort of Loctite (much less permanent red) on the threads.

What is the dynamic that is causing this?

This is kind of done to the truck...

With a little (a lot) of advise from wlp, here is the combination BluDot/Electric brake system now in our trailer.

On 6/8/2022 at 3:56 PM, mr. cob said:

Howdy All,

At my age, I refuse to let the cost of fuel stop me from enjoying myself.  YES, I am upset with the cost of fuel but if the choice is to enjoy my life at a COST or sit home and brood about what might have been, I am filling the darn tank, burning it, killing the planet and endangering the childern.  I know some folks can't have this attitude and that life is a struggle which the high cost of fuel is severely hurting, remember who did this to you when the time comes.

Dave

Amen, Dave!!

**drool**

I have my truck DOT inspected every spring when I have it serviced at my buddy's shop.  It's not needed, but it's good peace of mind.

You’ve been so welcoming and we have very much enjoyed the southern hospitality of the ECRs that we have attended.  
 

We hope you and Donna will continue to attend future events without the stress of administering the rally. 

12 hours ago, dennisvr said:

Just a thought.  Just because you can drive one in doesn't mean you can get out of the car once its inside.  It must be narrow enough or a convertible.  

My side by side is wider than the Spark...

I have driven my Chevy Spark into ours.  No issues. 
 

We have D-rings in the floor that I tie through the shell to the floor at the 4 corners.  This is also the method that I use to secure the UTV (our normal cargo). 

This is how the current administration is keeping energy prices artificially inflated.

https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/biden-admin-cancels-oil-gas-lease-sale-record-high-prices

Glad you're okay, Chad.  Bummer about the total loss of the trailer, but as you say, it could have been much, much worse.  We are glad that you are okay and no one else got hurt.

Has there been any idea where the tire came from?  it obviously didn't just fall out of a tree...

She's a beaut, for sure!

42 minutes ago, rickeieio said:

And another fine day dawns.     The cycle repeats: go out and greet neighbors, head to the pavilion for a presentation or two, break for lunch, go back to absorb some more information, gather for happy hour and maybe a campfire.  Can it get any better?

Nope. 

We’ll be there tomorrow, mid day…

On 4/20/2022 at 12:07 PM, NTPA Announcer said:

We should pull in Saturday hopefully around noon  MJT. ( Miss Judy Time...)

We'll be there about the same time too!  Looking forward to seeing everyone!!

We'll be on our way Friday.  Hope to be there mid-day Saturday...