toedtoes wrote:
The problem is that you are basing your point on YOUR OWN perception that it is not difficult and that anyone can do it.
Happy Thanksgiving.
I am sorry but I don't think the problem is my perception, with respect, I think it is that you are not reading what I write. Below are from my posts here in this thread:
"Of course I realize that due to age or physical limitations some may not be able to do this. But it doesnt hurt to educate yourself as much as possible to avoid being taken advantage of by RV dealers and repair facilities."
"I am certainly not pushing anyone to do something they don't want to do."
"Barring those with serious physical or mental challenges really anyone can if they so choose ..."
I disagree that my view is based on my "Perception" it is in fact based on my experience as a Military Training Instructor in the USAF teaching people from all walks of life and abilities to do unusual and previously unknown skills.
It is also based on my 2 years in the Peace Corps teaching those in another culture and language to do technical skills completely foreign to them.
It is based on my more than 30 years as a business owner and manager of large organizations designing training programs for all sorts of tasks and skills that most people can self-teach and succeed at many many skills.
Toedtoes wrote:
"Or the person is in a fix and needs the repair asap and doesn't have time to "go to youtube and learn".
It takes me about 10 seconds to bring up a subject on You tube on my phone. Most of the DIY videos are less than 15 minutes. It would take you longer than that to get the RV Service Dept on the line and get an appointment for a month from now. In addition if you had a good book on RV or Boat repair It would be there in front of you.
In the end what I am suggesting is that most anyone can be encouraged to set aside their doubts and misgivings and empower themselves to tackle repair and maintenance tasks on their RV's that will pay them back in great feelings of accomplishment, increased knowledge and the satisfaction of saving money.
Hope your Thanksgiving is a safe and tasty one...
