Something we didn't plan for
So far our full-timing adventure has gone well.
But on Monday, June 20, we were notified by other drivers on the interstate of a problem.
Not seeing any smoke or anything dragging, I slowed down, got on the shoulder and drove slowly to the next exit, got off the freeway and into a large parking log.
There I discovered the driver's side front wheel of the TT had a hub/ bearing failure.
Surprisingly we were just five miles away from where we bought the rig when we had the problem. Discovered bigger problems.
Short story is that both axles need to be replaced. Good story is that extended warranty covers all but $75 deductible and express shipping for the axles.
Bad story is that now 22 days after the incident, we are still waiting on Dexter to drop ship the axles to the dealer. We hope that will be this week, or next week.
Dealer has a 'you bought it here - go to the front of the line' repair policy, so we should be back on the road within a week of getting the axles in to the dealer.
We planned for a lot of things. We didn't plan for up to 40 days out of the rig. (We also lucked out on the truck. Hail damage from the March 23 storms in Wylie, TX badly damaged the truck. Repair will take about three weeks, so we are actually without the truck. Driving a very small rental while the truck is in the shop.)
Lucky for us, my daughter and son live in the Dallas area, so we have a place to stay.
But it ain't our rig, we don't have all our stuff/ clothes/ etc.
Love the grandkids, but after over three straight weeks, getting a little tired and want some peace and quiet.
But on Monday, June 20, we were notified by other drivers on the interstate of a problem.
Not seeing any smoke or anything dragging, I slowed down, got on the shoulder and drove slowly to the next exit, got off the freeway and into a large parking log.
There I discovered the driver's side front wheel of the TT had a hub/ bearing failure.
Surprisingly we were just five miles away from where we bought the rig when we had the problem. Discovered bigger problems.
Short story is that both axles need to be replaced. Good story is that extended warranty covers all but $75 deductible and express shipping for the axles.
Bad story is that now 22 days after the incident, we are still waiting on Dexter to drop ship the axles to the dealer. We hope that will be this week, or next week.
Dealer has a 'you bought it here - go to the front of the line' repair policy, so we should be back on the road within a week of getting the axles in to the dealer.
We planned for a lot of things. We didn't plan for up to 40 days out of the rig. (We also lucked out on the truck. Hail damage from the March 23 storms in Wylie, TX badly damaged the truck. Repair will take about three weeks, so we are actually without the truck. Driving a very small rental while the truck is in the shop.)
Lucky for us, my daughter and son live in the Dallas area, so we have a place to stay.
But it ain't our rig, we don't have all our stuff/ clothes/ etc.
Love the grandkids, but after over three straight weeks, getting a little tired and want some peace and quiet.
