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Reply #25
Think the key word there was "fire truck",When a city or town takes in a fire truck the shops start salavating dollar signs.
I had the same problem with a shop that was known to repair/service F.D. rigs. Figured they would know their stuff: WRONG! I spent a lot of money for basically them replacing parts that did not need replacing!  :facepalm:
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
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Reply #26
John offering your service is a outstanding show of your character. Thank you for the generous offer and your expertise. I would not utilize your offer but would appreciate your sharing of knowledge. I am humbled by the generosity of the forum members. The trouble with ignorance is one is unable to realize how venerable you really are until you are tested. I am at the age where I want to do the job, have the expertise but lack the body and will to do it. I look at the useful life having a time limit.   
John
1998 U270 34'

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Reply #27
I think these shops that are very busy, bounce these techs from job to job not allowing them to complete one job before they start another for a quick estimate. I have my coach at one of the popular shops it's been there since Monday still don't have a hard estimate for the work discussed. We'll see what happens today
Hey Bruce....what type of work?? I like to know where to take the yacht when she needs attention.
Glenn and Amy Beinfest
2001 36' U320
#5812
2014 Honda CRV

No Whining on the YACHT

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Reply #28
This forum and its members has kept my old ORED on the road and repaired in my driveway.
1985 35'ORED
Rat Rod Hauler
Build #2540
High School Teacher

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Reply #29
Think I 'd wait til Bruce is done with his work then ask,he may be waiting awhile!!!!!!!
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.

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Reply #30
My son will learn how to put shocks on the coach this weekend, the 8 FSD's came last night. Within a year he will be able to service AH, Gen. and engine. I will have him come over for any other repairs I do in the future. I don't know when the physical limits will hit me but I see from the posts it is inevitable.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

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Reply #31
had to take the driver side rear tire off when i did mine,the 4 inch pvc was in the way
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.

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Reply #32
Think I 'd wait til Bruce is done with his work then ask,he may be waiting awhile!!!!!!!
I'll tell you where as soon as I get my hard estimate. Don't want to stir their pot till I get my work done.
Bruce, Linda, and Macy
Zoey RIP 1/20/19
1999 U295 40' build #5400
2017 silver Jeep Wrangler, 1260 watts of solar on top
Moving around the country

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Reply #33
I'll tell you where as soon as I get my hard estimate. Don't want to stir their pot till I get my work done.
You are one I trust, Bruce. Stir the pot left or right; I'm listening.  ^.^d
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'

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Reply #34
I dont give estimates., Just rough numbers.  I prefere to fix it right , not to a price.   

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Reply #35
I have had good luck and quite a lot of work done at Bernd's. Coach is there now.
97 U320
Build 5099
Victoria, Tx

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Reply #36
Bernd treated us well.   
Rick & Rhonda
2003 U320 4220  Build #6199
Was
91 36' GV 300 Caterpillar, 92 40' U280 300 Cummins, 97 36' U295 300 Cummins, 2002
U320 450 Cummins
(Guess we're hooked)

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Reply #37
Very knowledgeable and always looking for problems. Many problems are like cavities, its best to fix em when they're small. Also he doesn't mind rebuilding rather than replacing when it makes sense; i.e. radiator fans. Has also answered questions for us while on the road which has saved us time and $.
97 U320
Build 5099
Victoria, Tx