Who, What, When, Where or Just Lets Talk

[rayin]

Making progress; I have the new LED docking lights installed, now when I turn them on to back into the garage at night it's brighter than daylight. I have about 6 hours and $50 in that project.  Kwikee step stopped working, an $8 spray can of contact cleaner fixed that issue.  Cost me $60 to have a local RV shop replace the foot-pad on the HWH jack, I wasn't strong enough to do it. Got the entire MH washed inside, except for the carpeted ceiling. Man, I didn't know the walls, wood cabinets and leather furniture were so dirty.

Tasks remaining; change oil N filter in drive engine and genset motor, wash coach, check coolant for strength of DCA additive.  I'll think of more to-do items  when I get bored again.  I want everything shining and ready to hit the road when we put it up for sale.

 

Edited July 21, 2024 by rayin

[wildebill308]

I thought you were going to take some shorter trips?

Bill

[rayin]

1 hour ago, wildebill308 said:

I thought you were going to take some shorter trips?

Bill

Yes that's our plan; I'm focusing on making sure everything works properly in advance of selling.  I've read far too many horror stories of newbies buying a MH rife with problems.  That 2½ years of sitting in a body shop parking lot was hard on everything.   The short trips will substitute for shake-downs while having a bit of fun and relaxation away from the house and farm.

I can't even keep up the farm now, my tractor is in the shop for head gasket replacement and who knows what else after the head is removed. I now wish I hadn't sold my other tractors.  What was once pastures is now hay fields, but the man who harvests the hay can't because his baler is broken and all the farm equipment repair shops are behind so far he can't get his baler repaired. Every shop I have spoken with says they cannot hire good help, they are either on drugs or won't work.

[erniee]

Did FMCA ever have combined months for their magazine? Just received my Sept/Oct magazine 

[elkhartjim]

I'm sure its another cost savings program. 

[rayin]

On 9/4/2024 at 8:01 AM, erniee said:

Did FMCA ever have combined months for their magazine? Just received my Sept/Oct magazine 

I only get 1 other month too, been that way for 2 years anyway.

[bm02tj]

With the name change are they issuing new ovals 

[wildebill308]

2 hours ago, bm02tj said:

With the name change are they issuing new ovals 

Who knows, I haven't gotten anything official about the name change.

Bill

[ianbullock]

Check your email.

FMCA sent out an email yesterday to all members announcing the name change and the continuation of the FMCAssist program. 

By the way, they also sent our an email several weeks ago saying that the magazine would only be produced 6 times a year.

[wildebill308]

48 minutes ago, ianbullock said:

Check your email.

FMCA sent out an email yesterday to all members announcing the name change and the continuation of the FMCAssist program. 

By the way, they also sent our an email several weeks ago saying that the magazine would only be produced 6 times a year.

I haven't gotten the email yet. I just double checked all the usual places, spam and trash folders to.

Bill 

[rossboyer]

I found mine in SPAM folder, but it doesn't say that dues will increase to $100.00/year.

[dons2346]

The "assist program" will not be thru Chubb any longer, the rates went out of sight. The new provider is ARCH and the program, which begins Oct 1, will have a new name as the "FMCAssist" was Chubb and can't be used. The dues will be $99/year beginning Oct 1.

 

[wildebill308]

10 hours ago, rossboyer said:

I found mine in SPAM folder, but it doesn't say that dues will increase to $100.00/year.

Can you forward a copy to me?

Bill

[ianbullock]

Guess if the dues are going up to $99 October 1st, I better renew now for a few years to save myself a few $$'s!

[erniee]

I have received no emails 

[bobww]

If you are not receiving emails from FMCA, check your email preferences. It should appear on the home page when you sign into FMCA. Many members have unknowingly opted out of emails to avoid getting advertising from one of FMCA's partners.

[elkhartjim]

No email either. My membership expires in October.

[wildebill308]

I thought this was intersting and How many dealerships do you see doing anything like this.

National Indoor RV Centers - NIRVC
  · 
Dear NIRVC Family & Friends, 
As Tropical Storm Francine continues to gain strength and is expected to become a hurricane today and make landfall tomorrow, if you are in need of a place to ride out this storm, our Dallas, Nashville, and Atlanta locations have space and availability to accommodate you.
The last thing we will ever do is try and profit from someone’s misfortune or this crisis. Our available sites, along with the electricity used by those staying in them, will be free of charge. Please note they will be issued on a first come, first served basis. "Mi casa, es su casa!" If you're already a member of the National Indoor RV Center family (or need to become one) who has been displaced, please call us at 800.250.6354, so we can coordinate with you to determine availability and provide you with a security code to gain access.
Keep your chin up and give us a call if you’re in need of a place to stay.
All the best,
Brett
 

[elkhartjim]

Great gesture on NIRV's part. Are there very many dealerships with camping spots? 

[wildebill308]

I don't know. They should have some kind of arrangement for parking with power so they can keep power on coaches in for service.

Bill

[wildebill308]

Something intersting. SKPs- Escapees RV Club sold to Harvest Hosts. I guess I never thought that clubs like that could be bought or sold. Heare is a link to more info. https://escapees.com/harvest-hosts-transition/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Big Announcement for Your Escapees Membership!&utm_campaign=Harvest Host Transition announcement&vgo_ee=EToE2eUobwQpwo2ZXlKPTBoYBfAx0fMEv8SASXhJmCr35rTim3Bj1wxj%3ABSrv%2Brc%2FBEWhWWfImPqXnGiKfxxynK2j

Bill

[erniee]

Might be a good deal- hopefully kamping world won’t venture that way

[wayne77590]

Totaled my 2020 LIncoln Nautilus Aug 27th.  Was doing 30 miles an hour in a 30 mph zone. I had some soup on the front seat and it was looking perilously about ready to top over. I reached oveer to straighten it out. (You go where you are looking) and veered slightly to the right. My right front headlight he the left tail light of a parked car. Sent me up on 2 wheels, brought it back down and parked it about 20 yeards away on the opposite side. No one hurt. totaled the other car also.  I opted for deferred adjudication so I'm on my best behavior when in town and for 6 months.

New Nautilus in drive-wayl.

No one hurt.

[five]

Sure sorry to hear that...your last sentence is the bottom line.  As an old colonel told me years ago, "if money will fix it, it's not a problem."

[wayne77590]

Don't tell my kids that. They always say I'm spending their inheritance. What the don't know is that there isn't much inheritance!