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[72c20customcamper]

Originally Posted by Killer Bee

Fritz verifying the motorhome is level - about the only thing useful I've found in an a iphone

I always put the level on the floor of the coach. I don’t trust that a countertop is level . Just something I’ve alway done

[Steeveedee]

Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

I always put the level on the floor of the coach. I don’t trust that a countertop is level . Just something I’ve alway done

Too true. We took the new (to us) motorhome out a few weeks ago, used a can of corn or some such, to see which way it rolled. Put blocking under the low side before we extended the slide-out. It ended up out of level. I learned for next time. The slide-out changes the level by about 1-1/2 inches, more or less. Not bad out of level, really. Fortunately, it made my feet below my head by that amount. Don't need a swelled head.

[Killer Bee]

I'm no expert but that's where the sink is, drains and all

carpet, linoleum, underlayment, etc. aren't as consistently flat as formica, corian, etc.

in a house anyway, wouldn't expect flooring to be any flatter in a 20yo motorhome

either way, as long as I don't spill my beer or fall out of bed I don't really care

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yesterday the good Lord was smiling on us though!

along about nowhere kansas we lost the left inner inner dual

limped onto the shoulder, and an exit was just 2 miles down

grainfield kansas

now of course I have a spare, tools, etc. but if I can hire a little help - why not?

first place we spot is a gas station with a service garage, walked inside, didn't have the time of day for us

spotted a small truck shop across the street and they were happy to help

so I asked how far to a town that might have a pair of tires

(always best to replace both duals after running one flat)

"oh, just down there by the grain elevators, grey building on the left at the stop sign"

really? ok, so off we go, limped it over to Jack's Automotive Repair and Towing (Napa store too)

nicest folks you could ever meet, three generation business, had a new pair of good tires, and willing get on right away

went to their local market for a few grocery items while we waited - nice little town!

when he was finished, he even asked me to spin around town and stop back for re-torque!

definitely recommend!



and later, about 30 minutes from the farm on i70, near missed an accident right in front of us

thankfully just squeezed by, mostly on the shoulder but kept control and got back up on the road

Mrs. Bee was concerned so she ran back to help with a first aid kit

driver wandered off but passenger's foot went through the windshield

Mrs. Bee wrapped her up and got her out of the car, it was smoking and really hammered

FD showed up, took the injured gal into an ambulance, shut down the freeway, and we split

thank goodness we were passed it!

two events could have been really bad, we just climbed the rocky mountains and the tire blows on ruler flat kansas

then those two new duals went off pavement when I narrowly missed the accident and kept the shiny side up!

[Rich84]

My first car..And Sheba my girlfriends German Shepard. 6 years later we were married. 33 years this September.

[Boog]

Good for you Rich!

[special-K]

More interesting than left CA, drove RV to MO. I always look for that silver lining and it's always there somewhere. Doing that enriches or lives. You got to experience rural Kansas (people) while others blasted on by bored by the interstate.

[dieseldawg142]

some of our forest service roads are not suitable for cars...this guy found out the hard way this was not one of them....
looks like he took a run at a 40 degree hill but didn't see the cross ditch at the bottom

[dieseldawg142]

this car is like the energizer bunny of throwing oil...it just keeps going and going.....


you would think the oil light or check engine would have come on by now...


he gave it a good run wit no oil, prob made it down the road 'bout 1/2 a mile


contact point. prob bounced the oil pan into this rock going thru the cross ditch too fast...


actually surprised he made it thru this 2 ft deep cross ditch earlier without hanging up.........

[best view]

Can’t fix stupid

[FleetsidePaul]

It was hot today 100+. Gotta grab some shade where you can find it.

[special-K]

Out there in Driesville you need to build your shade. A simple carport. All the nice rust free 67-72s I've bought out of the arid S/W have had the woodgrain trim on one side burned off and the other side looked great. I figure parked under a carport with faded side facing west or south. Sun all day or late day heat and lower sun angle

[72c20customcamper]

The coran may be flat but in my motorhome when its level the countertop is pitched towards the wall to keep any spills from going to the front and running g down the cabinets. It has the automatic hydrolic leveling Jack's but I always check it with the bubble level but it's not all the critical. It's like horse shoes and handgranades close is good enough

[FleetsidePaul]

Originally Posted by special-K

Out there in Driesville you need to build your shade. A simple carport. All the nice rust free 67-72s I've bought out of the arid S/W have had the woodgrain trim on one side burned off and the other side looked great. I figure parked under a carport with faded side facing west or south. Sun all day or late day heat and lower sun angle

A carport is on my long list of things to do. I hate the cars sitting outside in the dirt getting cooked.

The woodgrain on my CST is chicken fried and my trailer turned pink. I need some concrete and cover.

[dieseldawg142]

Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

A carport is on my long list of things to do. I hate the cars sitting outside in the dirt getting cooked.

The woodgrain on my CST is chicken fried and my trailer turned pink. I need some concrete and cover.

i hear ya!
kills me leaving my truck out in the elements, 365 24/7...but getting chicken fried here is rare, our trucks are more likely to turn into ice cubes

[dieseldawg142]

mother nature sure been good to us last couple months.
banging sunsets with real vivid colors

[FleetsidePaul]

Originally Posted by dieseldawg142

i hear ya!
kills me leaving my truck out in the elements, 365 24/7...but getting chicken fried here is rare, our trucks are more likely to turn into ice cubes
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That's what I've found when looking for interior/upholstery parts for my Cadillac. They all come from the east coast. You can find rust free cars here but the interiors are cooked. The Caddy is the perfect example. Not a spot of rust on it but the inside looks like it was in a microwave.

[yuccales]

All about the details.

[Stocker]

[Boog]

Yess

[special-K]

Some good in this world exists

[dieseldawg142]

let the dawgs out this morn, heard a rustle in my garbage can.
a rat was digging around in it. Rumble ran right over to it and the rat jumped out of the can and Rumbledawg deftly and beautifully snagged it in mid air...heck of a good catch on his part. went to get a bag to dispose of it and the crows ticked off Rumble by swooping in and grabbing his kill....at least i didn't have to dispose of it...

[special-K]

Nature was at work in your yard.

You have the best GMT400 real life photos I've seen.

Backgrounds not too shabby either!

The sky opened up for you a bit. Looks beautiful

[dieseldawg142]

Originally Posted by special-K

You have the best GMT400 real life photos I've seen.

thanks Tim, but it's all more luck than skill on my part.
my cam is an old 2005 canon powershot sx.


the one thing about it that screws me up is there is a second or 2 delay when ya hit the shutter button so you hafta kinda pre-judge your shot and hit the button earlier.....which can lead to some "interesting" photos...
after cajoling Roxie for 10 mins to "stay", "don't move" "hold it", finally got her looking all pretty and proud in front of the truck, hit the button, again the delay thing, and Rumbledawg came running over and photo-bombed my pic....

[Stocker]

Originally Posted by dieseldawg142

after cajoling Roxie for 10 mins to "stay", "don't move" "hold it", finally got her looking all pretty and proud in front of the truck, hit the button, again the delay thing, and Rumbledawg came running over and photo-bombed my pic....

Dogs... ya gotta love 'em! I'm sure Rumbledawg appreciated you telling Roxie to stay still.

[yuccales]

Pulled up to the wrong pump today. Must have been thinking about Gregski and his GMCe.