Quartzsite January 2017 Foretravel "Lemon" Gathering

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Reply #250 – January 21, 2017, 12:43:56 pm

Be glad the rain isn't snow, Bill says it's been snowing for the past couple days up in Prescott..(no, the coach and I are safely in FL for the winter), really windy too...Q looks very appealing about now, is mud not an issue?

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Reply #251 – January 21, 2017, 04:03:26 pm

Quote from: Miz Dani – January 21, 2017, 12:43:56 pm

Q looks very appealing about now, is mud not an issue?

No mud here - no DIRT here - in this part of the AZ desert, you have your choice of very fine rocks (sand), medium sized rocks (gravel), or large rocks. It rained big time last night, but all the water soaked right into the sand and gravel. No Problem!

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Reply #252 – January 21, 2017, 04:18:25 pm

Clear here after a nasty blow/rainstorm until this morning. Bring on those wildflowers!

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Reply #253 – January 21, 2017, 06:36:02 pm

Quote from: Chuck & Jeannie – January 21, 2017, 04:03:26 pm

No mud here - no DIRT here - in this part of the AZ desert, you have your choice of very fine rocks (sand), medium sized rocks (gravel), or large rocks. It rained big time last night, but all the water soaked right into the sand and gravel. No Problem!

Get ready for the next one! It is going to hit L.A. during the night and is supposed to be a much bigger storm that the last two.

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Reply #254 – January 21, 2017, 06:49:53 pm

We are on our way... Should be there in an hour or so depending on traffic! The weather is clear and the wind has died down so it's smooth sailing today. Excited to see everybody!

Tys and Don

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Reply #255 – January 21, 2017, 07:20:39 pm

Well here we are in SUNNY San Carlos Mexico. last night was bad but no damage.
Took off for Mexico and snow on hills and cold. Wind was very strong and it lashed rain all way to Hermosillo. Ruth did not like it but one thing that is changing right now on Hwy 15 is 4 lanes plus emergency one in 12" concrete going in. Beautifully smooth but had to change over to old one a few times, but no biggie. Theyare spending megga pesos on highways I am told and it is good surfaces too.. Blue skies all around and steaks on the Barbie tonight we are told. Nice to be back in Mexico with friends here as well as Q.
One thing that ticks me off is my VMSpc stopped working about 200 kms from end of trip and even restarting computer and program did nothing. All the gauges show up but no readings?

Roger, where are you? I will take a look in am to see if Jib is even working so will welcome any suggestions on a fix if possible.
Have fun guys and Girls.
JohnH

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Reply #256 – January 21, 2017, 08:57:23 pm

Quote from: John Haygarth – January 21, 2017, 07:20:39 pm

Well here we are in SUNNY San Carlos Mexico. last night was bad but no damage.
Took off for Mexico and snow on hills and cold. Wind was very strong and it lashed rain all way to Hermisso. Ruth did not like it but one thing that is changing right now on Hwy 15 is 4 lanes plus emergency one in 12" concrete going in. Beautifully smooth but had to change over to old one a few times, but no biggie. Theyare spending megga pesos on highways I am told and it is good surfaces too.. Blue skies all around and steaks on the Barbie tonight we are told. Nice to be back in Mexico with friends here as well as Q.
One thing that ticks me off is my VMSpc stopped working about 200 kms from end of trip and even restarting computer and program did nothing. All the gauges show up but no readings? Roger, where are you? I will take a look in am to see if Jib is even working so will welcome any suggestions on a fix if possible.
Have fun guys and Girls.
JohnH

Did you check to verify that the usb port was working? Also verify the Jib is plugged in completely.

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Reply #257 – January 22, 2017, 12:30:42 am

Spending the night at the Indio Elks lodge then on to Q tomorrow. Had a decent drive from Bakersfield today. 😀

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Reply #258 – January 22, 2017, 10:34:49 am

Good Morning John, we are at Rudy's in Baytown for a visit.

When you get used to having the VMSpc running you feel very vulnerable when it is not. It is not the end of the world, there are always the OEM gauges.

These things get lost once in a while. Make sure your engine is set right. From the VMSpc menu at the top select Advanced and then Engine Type then select your engine from the list. M11(450 hp) for example.

It is common to have a plug into the data port that is loose. Make sure it is plugged in squarely. If yours is loose let me know and I will send you one of my micro bungee cords to hold it in place.

When the data cable is plugged into the data port and into the jib there should be two lights on the side if the JIB near the plug.

From the Advance Menu select Communications. Be sure you select JS501 USB for the model. What does the status say? If you are having a communications issue it will tell you there. You can scan for JIB connections, what it finds should match the port shown at the top, usually port 3 or 4.

Let me know what happens.

Roger

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Reply #259 – January 22, 2017, 11:10:39 am

Thanks Roger, I will check all that info on Monday as we have a pretty hectic day today cleaning up coach and car from all the rain etc.
Dinner date etc and many people to see here.
I also have a second Laptop with VMS on so my first thing to do is connect that up and see if it works. If so then it is Netbook issue and if not we work backwoods I guess.
Anyway will let you know, thanks. I really miss it and funny I forgot to look at Allison pad to see which gear I was in as so used to looking at screen. Funny too as I did notice at one point that the HWH pad was lit up all green ( lights not screen) I have never seen that as usually only the travel one is green but to have all diodes lit at same time and green was weird. I am wondering if the massive rains we drove thru may be culprit so hope this nice warm dry air may help fix it.
Later.
JohnH
Roger, I did just look under JIB and there as a green light on and a red (flashing) one on so I guess that is correct, ??

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Reply #260 – January 22, 2017, 06:03:44 pm

well I just tried the VMS and now it is working so I guess all that torrential rain etc we drove thru finally got to the brains of ECM and diagnostic port wiring (or something). Test will be in 6 weeks or so on drive back.
Seems funny that it would be susceptable to moisture but this is only thought I have.
JohnH

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Reply #261 – January 22, 2017, 07:43:22 pm

Quartzite 2017 nice people and great coaches Kenny and Ann Are Missed

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Reply #262 – January 22, 2017, 08:37:33 pm

Part of the gathering today.

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Reply #263 – January 22, 2017, 10:51:07 pm

Art, you are in the same spot we had for a week, nice and quiet. 20c here today and going up 23 wednesday
JohnH

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Reply #264 – January 23, 2017, 11:11:25 am

Just thought I would post the pictures I took when we got stuck in N calif with snow. Have not been able to do it till now. More snow came after .
JohnH

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Reply #265 – January 23, 2017, 11:14:57 am

Glad you & Ruth got out of there safe and sound John- sounds like you are in a warmer, nicer place south of the border ( borders for our Canadian travelers).

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Reply #266 – January 23, 2017, 11:28:52 am

Good photos! We have just gotten another 8 inches of rain in the last 3 days at our altitude in the Sierras but lots and lots of snow just above us. Snow at our altitude later today. Glad you are in warm country now. How about some San Carlos photos, especially of the super clear water? Looks like nothing but perfect 80 degree days ahead for you.

Pierce

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Reply #267 – January 23, 2017, 11:59:22 am

here are a few Pierce of our spot and a couple of neighbours homes. Our friends home is our coach's plus the green home next to them.
JohnH

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Reply #268 – January 23, 2017, 12:23:30 pm

It's not a "awning day" here, dark threat of rain. Had a couple of SOBs come in last aft, set the outside table up for dinner, blowing good and cold. Finally moved the whole show inside, when I heard the DW say, "I told YOU we should have stayed in Mexico!"

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Reply #269 – January 23, 2017, 12:27:37 pm

Very nice John. Thanks for sharing, sunny here at the Q but a bit windy.

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Reply #270 – January 23, 2017, 01:50:59 pm

Quote from: Balcanthez – January 22, 2017, 08:37:33 pm

Part of the gathering today.

Sorry to miss it, nice to see all the GVs!

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Reply #271 – January 23, 2017, 01:58:12 pm

Looks great John. What's the toll charge on Mexico 15 to the SC turn off?

Pierce

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Reply #272 – January 23, 2017, 04:46:11 pm

We made it! Now to see everyone.

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Reply #273 – January 23, 2017, 07:49:00 pm

I expect to pull in tomorrow mid morning driving my flat bed truck hauling my Maverick . Just me and Barney . Phyllis wants to stay with the coach in Tonopah . I have a miniature bird house on a pedestal for each Foretravel there . Brad Metzger

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Reply #274 – January 23, 2017, 08:03:51 pm

Pierce, funny you should ask that as they waved us thru the tolls the day we travelled as there was a protest happening because of the rise in gas prices. They took over the tolls and all they wanted was for us to Blow the Hadleys- which I did and everyone cheered.
Usual tolls to here are about 300 pesos with a tow car on. The new road going in from hermosillo to S Carlos is unbelievable- wide and smooth concrete and I believe that all thru mexico they are starting to upgrade the toll rds that have not been done.
Beautiful weather right now but have been busy rebuilding an Aquahot replacing pumps and a service.
JohnH

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