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Re: Grandvention in Mineola, TX Oct. 23-26, 2012

Reply #100
It was great to meet you Mark...
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Re: Grandvention in Mineola, TX Oct. 23-26, 2012

Reply #101
The new International President is Joe Hamilton.  He is a great guy and his wife is wonderful as well.  THey were in my mid atlantic chapter and still are. He was the VP when I was president. He lives in FL now and was president of their chapter as well.
2025 Wanderbox Outpost 32 on F600 Expedition Motorhome
2015 Born Free Royal Splendor on Ford 550 nonslide version  for sale
Former Coaches  covering. 360,000 miles
1999 34 U270
2000 36 U320
2001 42' double slide U320
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Re: Grandvention in Mineola, TX Oct. 23-26, 2012

Reply #102
... There is on-site service available should you need it...

Just reread this entire post.  Can some one give some examples of what type of "on-site service" is available?
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Mark & Mary Benko
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Re: Grandvention in Mineola, TX Oct. 23-26, 2012

Reply #103
Small stuff usually.  jack Bradshaw looked at our Aqua-hot and found a small pinhole leak but not repaired.  Also he checked out our inverter and new house batteries to be sure everything was ok. 

Our neighbors had a small issue with a retracting table that would not retract and he fixed that. 

Tom & Bill

2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Re: Grandvention in Mineola, TX Oct. 23-26, 2012

Reply #104
Can some one give some examples of what type of "on-site service" is available?

Repairs mostly.  The coach next to us had a leveling/air leak problem.  Jack worked on their HWH aux compressor system.  Another coach couldn't control the rear A/C unit which turned out to be a poor connection to the control center.  I don't believe they provide maintenance such as fluid changes, it's more for if you have a field-repairable issue that impacts your travel. 

Michelle
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Re: Grandvention in Mineola, TX Oct. 23-26, 2012

Reply #105
That all makes sense.  Nice to hear that there are a couple of FT resources available to do trouble shooting and such.
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Mark & Mary Benko
Former coach: 2005 U295 3823
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Re: Grandvention in Mineola, TX Oct. 23-26, 2012

Reply #106
Call Rudy Leggett and have him fix the pinhole.  He did mine.
2025 Wanderbox Outpost 32 on F600 Expedition Motorhome
2015 Born Free Royal Splendor on Ford 550 nonslide version  for sale
Former Coaches  covering. 360,000 miles
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2000 36 U320
2001 42' double slide U320
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Re: Grandvention in Mineola, TX Oct. 23-26, 2012

Reply #107
Yep, got him scheduled already and he mentioned yours!  Good to see you at the GV.  You stopped for the night?   

Getting the roof paint from Justin then the AH leak fixed.   
Tom & Bill

2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Re: Grandvention in Mineola, TX Oct. 23-26, 2012

Reply #108
Enjoyed our time at the GV ! Here are some photos of the fun at the GV.
Ellen
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Re: Grandvention in Mineola, TX Oct. 23-26, 2012

Reply #109
Here are a couple of pictures of the RV park during the event
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And a now a day after the event !
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Re: Grandvention in Mineola, TX Oct. 23-26, 2012

Reply #110
Very cool!  Those poor lonely coaches left behind is so sad!
Tom & Bill

2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Re: Grandvention in Mineola, TX Oct. 23-26, 2012

Reply #111
Very cool!  Those poor lonely coaches left behind is so sad!

They're not left behind.  They all have FoFums in them :-*
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: Grandvention in Mineola, TX Oct. 23-26, 2012

Reply #112
Here are a few shots of the grandvention and the attendees.
Had a cattle roundup and musical entertainment.


Gail Langfit playing a game



Cory and James T for those who do not know James you will one day.



The new International President and First Lady Joe and Bronnetta Hamilton.

2025 Wanderbox Outpost 32 on F600 Expedition Motorhome
2015 Born Free Royal Splendor on Ford 550 nonslide version  for sale
Former Coaches  covering. 360,000 miles
1999 34 U270
2000 36 U320
2001 42' double slide U320
2018 Jeep Rubicon

Re: Grandvention in Mineola, TX Oct. 23-26, 2012

Reply #113
Here are a few shots of the grandvention and the attendees.

Gail Langfit playing a game

I think the game is called "Corn Hole".  At least that's what our Navy Master Chief friend Bill D. called it.

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Cory and James T for those who do not know James you will one day.

James in beige, Cory in white.
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

 

Re: Grandvention in Mineola, TX Oct. 23-26, 2012

Reply #114
Correct, as the 1 lb bags are filled. With shelled field corn
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