A little not so 'field' repair

One of the things we tried to learn before we started full timing was just what things, we really did need in the rig. Eric figured out just what tools he needed. Carol figured out just what things she needed in the kitchen. Well, so far, our evaluation and selection has worked out pretty well. Eric picked all the tools he needed for doing just about every repair we have needed. Although he didn't plan on needing a lawn mower or a rake while full timing, we were lucky enough to move into a spot where the previous tenants had left their lawn mower. All we needed to buy was a rake. However the lawn mower has since given up the ghost. :-(

Eric did have the tools needed however to do an occasional brake job on the old keystone Cougar trailer when we had that as well as what he needed to install the tow bar on the front of the Honda when we moved up to a motor home.

Carol has everything she needs in order to cook a full holiday dinner. On more than one occasion, we've had a turkey dinner with all of the trimmings prepared completely by Eric's honey! :-)

Our most recent exploration into, 'Does Eric have what it takes', has consisted of what was needed to replace a blower motor in the dash area of the motorhome. Though we love our motorhome and wouldn't trade it for anything, one of the 'things of character' (as the dealership called problems with a  used coach) that came with the moho when we bought it, was a loud blower to run the air conditioner. It was really bad on the slower speeds. So, Eric sent an e-mail to Tiffin asking them for suggestions. They suggested that Eric call Tiffin to get some instructions. They provided all the information we needed to get into the Dash and to the blower motor so that we could diagnose the true problem. It turned out that the motor had lost a bearing and the fan, which was plastic had warped. We a couple more phone calls to the fan manufacture, we found out that a replacement fan could be found at our local AutoZone, who would have thought it. And, for the reasonable price of $25.00! So, in short order, we had a new fan installed.

Normally, this sort of thing might have been considered a 'Field repair' but since it was done in the comfort of our home RV space, we guess this doesn't qualify a s field repair.

The following weekend, since Fuel prices were relatively cheap, we took the moho out to get some Diesel. We tried the Air conditioner, and guess what, it was so quiet, we could actually hold a conversation!!!!

We think we are pretty well set on tools. We have found, that there was one tool that would come in really handy, that is a step ladder. So, for fathers day, Carol bought Eric one of those folder step ladders at Camping World. Eric absolutely loves the ladder. When we were out getting fuel the other day, Eric it out... the ladder that is, and was cleaning the windshield in no time while Carol fueled the rig. We really are living the good life!



Happy camping! - Eric and Carol -