Today we were going to go camping, finally. However, today turned out to be a badly needed shake down run that brought to light a problem that could have been bad had we discovered it on a major road trip. We took the 1993 Roadtrek out on the town with my sister and family. Somehow during our stopping and starting after we had dropped them off at their car, we discovered one of the front brakes was sticking. We were close to calling a tow. We were going to go to Topeka to visit my friend and camp at his place where we could get an electric line. When we headed out, we noticed the problem before we left Kansas City. We ended up in KCK, in the bad part of KCK (even got approached by a prostitoad), but we got out ok. It got dicy on 169 northbound where there were no shoulders and the brake acted like it was going to lock up completely, but we made it home. We will take it in to Mike's Service Center on Monday to find out what the damage is. I suspect, that it, as many RV's do, sat for long periods of time. That can cause things like brake calipers to stick. Hopefully it is a brake job. I hope it doesn't mean we need a new rotor. We'll see.
Saturday, June 21, 2014
Monday, June 9, 2014
Camper Van Beethoven
After spending the night in the driveway in the camper which went well, I took her in for inspection where we passed with no problem. Mikes Service Center said there is a little oil seeping in the oil pan but not leaking, a windshield washer nozzle is busted and the tires look like they are 10 years old and are cracked on the sideway. They said replace them before we take the van on a long trip as chunking might be a bad problem on the highway. Other than that they said she is in great shape. I took the van to an rv parts store on Southwest Boulevard/Merriam Drive in KCK. They were really helpful. I called around first to Olathe Ford. They said the first time they could see me is July 3rd. I called Camping World, and couldn't get anybody to answer the service phone. I went to the RV place on Merriam Drive and they were really helpful. They gave me lots of free advice. They filled the propane tank for me -- it is 4 gallons they said, which came to $21.00. I am very nervous about starting my propane appliances. I will let the van sit for a day. If I open it tomorrow, and smell gas, I will shut the valve and let it air out. If not, I will open the windows and try to light the cooktop.. I still haven't got the Dometic fridge figured out yet.
Monday, June 9, 2014 02:23:15
Tima is my bunk mate for the first night camping in the van in our driveway.
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There were some sleeping bags in the van, which I used for the night. With the windows open and the fan going, the night was really cool for June and pleasant.
Monday, June 9, 2014 06:50:47
My view as I got up to get ready to take the van to have it inspected for Missouri safety inspection.
Monday, June 9, 2014 06:53:34
My campground for the night. The dump hose is set out from running water through the system the day before. I kept running water to flush the system out.
Monday, June 9, 2014 08:13:04
Actual mileage.
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At Mike's Service center after passing the inspection.
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Home after 'urban camping'
Here In My Van!
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