Thursday, November 20, 2014

Not Much Accomplished!!

I spent much of yesterday on the phone.  The repair shop recommendation didn't work out ... they only do repairs, no maintenance.  Tom Westerfield suggested a Speedco about 40 miles away (actually located right next door to the repair shop) which will work out great if I can find the exact oil filter and fuel filters my rig uses.  I went through miles of paperwork to no avail, so will be back online with Tiffin this morning.  Once I have some part numbers, I can begin the treasure hunt to find them in my small town!!  I really wanted to stop at Coach Care in Bakersfield to get several things fixed, but it's too close to Christmas and they will be closed.  I'm pretty sure the number one position on my "must have" list for a new home location will be an RV service center!!

I made a quick trip North to measure the new quilt material china cabinet, hoping I can get it in my truck all at once without making two trips.  That will be another phone call today to discuss what time to pick it up, as the shop owner wasn't available.  I can't wait to get that puppy home!!  Yes I have been looking around the house deciding what I can get rid of if I downsize.  I don't think I'll ever downsize to just the RV, but a smaller house is doable.  My problem stems from the apartment I kept in Monterey for a few years.  When I gave it up, I ended up with a house full of double everything!!  The garage cabinet fiasco was a good excuse to get rid of the last of those boxes.  I do have one hard decision to make ... between the nice small antique dresser and the much larger 70's dresser, better for storage.  I've been trying to give away my old living room couch for two years, but can't find any company willing to come pick it up.  It's in good shape ... but I guess everyone has a couch!!

A quick stop at the fabric store and I now think I have enough small pieces to start work on the Christmas Quilt.  I spent the afternoon making some oatmeal cookies that weren't nearly as tasty as I remember them to be (when did my taste buds lose their taste?), along with a big pot of chicken soup.  It's hard to make a "small" pot of anything, so I'll be having chicken soup for the next week!!  As you can see, my jeans have been talking to me ......
If it stops raining enough today, I'll get back to work on the gutters, cleaning out the two inches of mud in the bottom.  Thankfully there are no trees close to the house, so little trash to dig out.  Next on the list is to change the air filters and I'm done for the winter ... except for wrapping those water pipes, spraying and cleaning out the wasp nests and vacuuming and ....... oh the joys of home ownership!!!!  Trouble is, I love my house and am not quite ready to give it up!!
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6 comments:

  1. AnonymousNovember 20, 2014 at 8:30 AM

    We use two places in San Bernardino for RV Mtce.
    Redlands truck and RV
    Acadia RV in Colton
    Both do great work and carry most needed parts. If you want I can send the phone #. You may be able to get appt. on your way to Indio.

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    1. Nancy KissackNovember 21, 2014 at 7:05 AM

      Thank you SO much!! I remember Redlands Truck and RV from Nick's Rally. I'll look them both up and see if I can get an appointment. I have a list of 10 items that need repair or adjustment!!

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  2. LynnNovember 20, 2014 at 10:23 AM

    Nancy, have you tried Central Valley RV Service in Fresno? Barb and Tom Westerfield recommended them to uis and I believe they go there for their RV problems. Just a thought. Lynn Cross

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    1. Nancy KissackNovember 21, 2014 at 7:10 AM

      Thank you Lynn ... I actually did call them, but every time the guy that answers the phone has told me they don't do whatever it is I need ... like oil and filter changes, slide adjustments and generator service. Maybe they are more of a repair shop than a maintenance shop.

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  3. Dave Burdick (GoingRvWay.com)November 21, 2014 at 5:46 AM

    Nancy, when we had an American Eagle a few years ago I got filters through Amazon....better price than I saw at NAPA. Of course, you need the part numbers from Tiffin first. Also had Speedco do oil change and filter changes in Little Rock. Only problem was when they guy did the fuel filter he allowed air to get into he line, which took a bit of time (no extra money though) to get out. I was satisfied with their work, and they are nationwide. --Dave (GoingRvWay.com)

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    1. Nancy KissackNovember 21, 2014 at 7:15 AM

      Air in the line?? Yikes ... more stuff to know, Dave. I'm finding out there is SOOOO much more to RV'ing than just driving down the road!! When I called Speedco, the gal told me they really didn't work on many RV's ... I'm thinking I should wait until I get down south and go to Redlands Truck and RV!! I'm still going to get a couple of fuel filters to keep on board just in case, so I'll check out Amazon. Thanks for the tip!!

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