Camp Foretravel

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Camp Foretravel

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!

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.......

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Reply #1 – 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!

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Reply #2 – October 30, 2012, 03:27:18 pm

And the camping is FREE!!!

(For folk on official FT business.)

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Reply #3 – October 30, 2012, 03:40:45 pm

Quote from: txforetravel – 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!

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

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Reply #4 – 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

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Reply #5 – 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..........

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Reply #6 – 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....

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Reply #7 – 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.

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Reply #8 – October 31, 2012, 07:41:51 am

Lot was emptying out but ladies driving school will fill it up again soon.

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Reply #9 – October 31, 2012, 06:12:56 pm

Quote from: Harvey Nelson – 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.

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

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Reply #10 – October 31, 2012, 06:17:31 pm

Sometimes the waterpump will dribble a bit

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Reply #11 – 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.

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Reply #12 – November 01, 2012, 09:25:01 am

Quote from: Michelle – October 31, 2012, 06:12:56 pm

...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?!

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Reply #13 – 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

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Reply #14 – November 01, 2012, 05:26:42 pm

Harvey, you're in my front window again.

Should have my new leveling computer in then morning then I'll be heading out to give y'all more room! (Fingers crossed)

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Reply #15 – 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,

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Reply #16 – 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

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Reply #17 – November 01, 2012, 09:29:50 pm

Quote from: kenhat – 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!

be right over!

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Reply #18 – 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.

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Reply #19 – November 02, 2012, 11:56:58 am

Quote from: Mark Benko – November 01, 2012, 09:25:01 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

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Reply #20 – 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.

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Reply #21 – 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.

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Reply #22 – 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.

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