adlereins wrote:
I'm back. I got my Tioga back from El Monte RV and here is what they did. Removed, balanced and re-installed complete drive shaft (little over $400), removed and repaired frame on jack knife sofa (was bent), repaired kitchen faucet leak, replaced water pump with new one, installed new rubber grommets on stove grate, replaced reefer shelf and filled gas tank!!
Just got back from a weekend dry camp trial. Everything worked as it should. No problems with sway or handling in the Santa Ana winds thank goodness. Only problem with dry camping is limited water as there is only a 30 gal water tank. Thinking about adding a tank somewhere but will have to check weights and balances involved first to see if it is even possible. Meantime a couple of 2 1/2 gallon jugs for emergency use.
I haven't been RVing for a while and while I tried to remember the things you need and don't need, it's amazing the things you still forget (or is that old-timers disease;))
Ford ran just fine and I DO like the tranny. Downshifts as needed for downhill runs. That's it for now and any questions about El Monte RV or a high mileage rental purchase, just let me know.
Take Care,
Al
Thanks checking back in - many happy trails!
