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Title: Camp Foretravel
Post by: minibeast on October 30, 2012, 03:21:39 pm
Well, this is our first visit to this lovely facility.
Joshua has been very helpful guiding us through the process of spending our money! :P
Leveling system getting straightened out, air leaks throughout front of coach getting fixed, camera/tank monitor system being replaced, and one new hub cap with another on order!
Will be making the call to the bank later....... :'(
Title: Re: Camp Foretravel
Post by: txforetravel on October 30, 2012, 03:24:33 pm
Yep, those service writers know how to spend other folks money!  But it's worth it in the end, or at least that is what i keep telling myself! 

Enjoy the opening of the wallet! 

Title: Re: Camp Foretravel
Post by: J. D. Stevens on October 30, 2012, 03:27:18 pm
And the camping is FREE!!! :P (For folk on official FT business.)
Title: Re: Camp Foretravel
Post by: Michelle on October 30, 2012, 03:40:45 pm
Yep, those service writers know how to spend other folks money!  But it's worth it in the end, or at least that is what i keep telling myself! 

Enjoy the opening of the wallet!

The one you really need to watch is David Flanagan.  He's very stealthy.  Casually shows you all sorts of great ideas for the interior and the next thing you know, you're booking a remodeling appointment ;)  (I haven't been allowed to talk to him unsupervised this trip).

Mark - great to see you and your mom again this morning.

Michelle
Title: Re: Camp Foretravel
Post by: MemoryRoads on October 30, 2012, 03:50:16 pm
For those who love music, Josh is an accomplished musician. (sorry Josh! for elaborating, but some of us care for music AND FT's)  he often plays with groups around town on the weekends!  Lighten up, relax and enjoy the ambiance in Nacogdoches. Wonderful town, wonderful folks!
 ron
Title: Re: Camp Foretravel
Post by: minibeast on October 30, 2012, 06:01:30 pm
Well, Josh and the technician managed to save my old camera system so I guess I'll have to spend that money on another system that needs work........ :))

David.....
oh David..........

 ^.^d
Title: Re: Camp Foretravel
Post by: Tim Fiedler on October 30, 2012, 06:43:25 pm
Well, you might want to look at the difference a new camera makes in a new coach - huge Field of view (I can see my hitch ball and past the Honda Element, plus infared at night is almost as good as daylight....
Title: Re: Camp Foretravel
Post by: Harvey Nelson on October 30, 2012, 09:37:58 pm
How's the parking at Camp Foretravel?

We just finished up here at MCD and will be heading east for our Friday appointments for service & renovation.
Might come in a Wednesday PM vice Thursday if the coast looks clear.  John S mentioned in another thread that the lot was completely full earlier.
Title: Re: Camp Foretravel
Post by: John S on October 31, 2012, 07:41:51 am
Lot was emptying out but ladies driving school will fill it up again soon. 
Title: Re: Camp Foretravel
Post by: Michelle on October 31, 2012, 06:12:56 pm
How's the parking at Camp Foretravel?

We just finished up here at MCD and will be heading east for our Friday appointments for service & renovation.
Might come in a Wednesday PM vice Thursday if the coast looks clear.

We are here - most of the back wall is open as are a few other spots.  We came over this afternoon and tomorrow we will ping Billy Jack about some Girard awning caps, I want to ask David F. about the new Advantium oven, and see if Service can squeeze in a look-see at our minor coolant dribble (which hasn't recurred, at least in any on-the-ground evidence) since the GV.

Michelle
Title: Re: Camp Foretravel
Post by: John S on October 31, 2012, 06:17:31 pm
Sometimes the waterpump will dribble a bit
Title: Re: Camp Foretravel
Post by: Felix and Gail on November 01, 2012, 12:02:57 am
After I arrived home from the GV I noticed small spots of coolant on the ground at both ends of the radiator. They appeared to be coming from the gasket at the seam on the ends. I will try tightening the bolts and hope that takes care of the leak. Radiator was replaced about three years ago.
Title: Re: Camp Foretravel
Post by: Mark... on November 01, 2012, 09:25:01 am
...ping Billy Jack about some Girard awning caps...

Michelle - When you get some more info please share.  This sounds interesting.  Didn't know they made caps for our style awnings.  Are there benefits other than looking cool?! 
Title: Re: Camp Foretravel
Post by: John Haygarth on November 01, 2012, 11:48:30 am
On our 2000 295 when I was repairing the CAC I noticed a small  (very) leak on end cap and was able to  get 1/4 turn on bolts and I have never seen any wet spots again so maybe just a seal shrinking(or). Try it too and maybe you have luck also.
John H
Title: Re: Camp Foretravel
Post by: minibeast on November 01, 2012, 05:26:42 pm
Harvey, you're in my front window again. ;D
Should have my new leveling computer in then morning then I'll be heading out to give y'all more room! (Fingers crossed)
Title: Re: Camp Foretravel
Post by: Harvey Nelson on November 01, 2012, 06:59:05 pm
Yuppers!!!  I start the $1k per day routine in the AM.  (I hope that cost doesn't include the weekend. ::) )

Chatted with Linda shortly after arriving this afternoon.

Take care,
Title: Re: Camp Foretravel
Post by: kenhat on November 01, 2012, 09:23:07 pm
Big Agnes just pulled into CampForetravel. Got rock star parking next to the laundry room. If you're still awake come join me for an adult beverage!

see ya
ken
Title: Re: Camp Foretravel
Post by: Michelle on November 01, 2012, 09:29:50 pm
Big Agnes just pulled into CampForetravel. Got rock star parking next to the laundry room. If you're still awake come join me for an adult beverage!

be right over!
Title: Re: Camp Foretravel
Post by: John S on November 01, 2012, 11:32:33 pm
I have been over at MOT and will be leaving for home tomorrow morning.  I might stop by to say hello before we pull out.

Title: Re: Camp Foretravel
Post by: Michelle on November 02, 2012, 11:56:58 am
Michelle - When you get some more info please share.  This sounds interesting.  Didn't know they made caps for our style awnings.  Are there benefits other than looking cool?!

Turns out that Fiberglass actually has to have the coach to fit the fairings/caps.  We'll wait and look into it in the spring when were back in Nac for annual service.  And no functional benefit, really, it's just a vanity thing. 

As near as Bob could tell (since we had no evidence of coolant leaking this morning), it was simply some loose clamps/fittings.  He found several pretty loose, tightened them up, and advised us that the area behind the alternator would be a good place to start checking if the problem reoccurred.

Michelle
Title: Re: Camp Foretravel
Post by: J. D. Stevens on November 02, 2012, 12:40:36 pm
On a couple of automobiles I have had coolant leaks that occurred when temperatures dropped. I found that snugging the hose clamps first thing in the morning stopped the leaks.
Title: Re: Camp Foretravel
Post by: minibeast on November 02, 2012, 06:43:56 pm
Well, we're here for the weekend. Found a rodent in the main computer area after the new leveling system computer failed to address our problem. (This might explain the other shorts that were occurring throughout the coach!)
Monday they start tracking wires to find out how much damage has been done. I may be calling the insurance company as well.
Title: Re: Camp Foretravel
Post by: John S on November 02, 2012, 11:41:26 pm
There was a coach from NJ that had  a mouse chew up all the wires for the HWH and it was a pain to trace all the wires to see what was chewed. 
Title: Re: Camp Foretravel
Post by: minibeast on November 05, 2012, 01:15:59 pm
Nice full before the Driving Scool started this am!
Title: Re: Camp Foretravel
Post by: Peter & Beth on November 05, 2012, 04:13:20 pm
Wow...Not many GV's...
Title: Re: Camp Foretravel
Post by: Kent Speers on November 08, 2012, 10:02:29 am

That's because Grand Villas are so easy to drive! :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: Camp Foretravel
Post by: kenhat on November 09, 2012, 11:19:06 am
Well this Grand Villa showed up the other day. Haven't met the owners yet.

see ya
ken
Title: Re: Camp Foretravel
Post by: Don & Tys on November 09, 2012, 11:58:35 am
That is one beautiful coach! I wonder what year that is... Early 2000's?
Don
Well this Grand Villa showed up the other day. Haven't met the owners yet.

see ya
ken
Title: Re: Camp Foretravel
Post by: kenhat on November 09, 2012, 01:29:40 pm
@Don It is beautiful! My guess is it's a 2000 to 2003.

see ya
ken
Title: Re: Camp Foretravel
Post by: Don & Tys on November 09, 2012, 02:18:24 pm
Ken, Almost as beautiful as the coach that you guys sport! ^.^d
Don
@Don It is beautiful! My guess is it's a 2000 to 2003.

see ya
ken
Title: Re: Camp Foretravel
Post by: John S on November 10, 2012, 08:55:46 am
Probably a 2000 or 2001. 
Title: Re: Camp Foretravel
Post by: txforetravel on November 11, 2012, 08:23:53 am
Hows Camp FT this Sunday?  We will be arriving mid afternoon.  Just checking on space! 
Title: Re: Camp Foretravel
Post by: Harvey Nelson on November 11, 2012, 10:42:31 am
Scads of room at 0945.
Title: Re: Camp Foretravel
Post by: minibeast on November 11, 2012, 05:03:23 pm
Back again! Hopefully just a stop on the way back to Florida. ^.^d