Finally got MH out for a few miles and washed.
Since our cross country in 2011 (bought it to go to GC) we have not done any tripping. We did get it out for a 100 mile drive this time last year and started the engine and generator in July and after falling flat on my back in September driving the MH was not a good option but while not over the fall I wanted to move and wash it. Being in the upper 70's for the last time this year per predictions we got it ready for the road. Having robbed the starting battery last month for the Nissan PU we went back on one house battery and moved the cables making the second house battery the chassis starting battery.
It was a short 30 minute run but the old 1992 P30 chassis ran and rode well. There was some tire bump the first few miles so I was glad to get a few miles on them but our schedule was tight and had high wind gusts and getting it washed for the first time since Oct 2011 was job one. The engine, transmission, dash AC and brakes worked well and the handling it the wind gusts was controlled.
It had been setting part way under some trees so the roof was in a mess as was the sides. We worked fast and got the roof washed twice and the sides one before the tornado warnings sounded and there was a touch down in Brookport IL.
Well we know it was well rinsed after that storm blew through just before dark. Yesterday we had ran the engine some and the generator for one hour loaded so I feel much better that it is clean and running well for the longest every since we got it in 2007. After no washing for two years the Red Max Pro/Zep Wet-Look coating needs recoating. The front cap really needs to be cleaned and redone but except for on top the rear cap is still shining quite well.
The kids have learning permits now so we will get it out maybe on a pretty afternoon so they can get under the wheel finally instead of steering from the doghouse. They are doing great with manual shifting with a shorter learning curve than I expected. Well the daughter got us side ways on the interstate when she asked to down shift from 5th to 4th just before an exit when she missed 4th and hit 2nd and popped the clutch but she clutched it quickly and stayed cool through the event. Still wonder what was going on in the minds of those behind us when we got side ways and rear tires smoking. Since they soon will be out on their own I hope these kinds of mistakes happen when I am in the vehicle.
We have a new 20 mile section of four lane that will be good for them to get the feel of driving a Class A but they have been co-pilot for years and know about watching the lines. The son states he wants the MH some day and his sister states it is fine with her. :)
It was a short 30 minute run but the old 1992 P30 chassis ran and rode well. There was some tire bump the first few miles so I was glad to get a few miles on them but our schedule was tight and had high wind gusts and getting it washed for the first time since Oct 2011 was job one. The engine, transmission, dash AC and brakes worked well and the handling it the wind gusts was controlled.
It had been setting part way under some trees so the roof was in a mess as was the sides. We worked fast and got the roof washed twice and the sides one before the tornado warnings sounded and there was a touch down in Brookport IL.
Well we know it was well rinsed after that storm blew through just before dark. Yesterday we had ran the engine some and the generator for one hour loaded so I feel much better that it is clean and running well for the longest every since we got it in 2007. After no washing for two years the Red Max Pro/Zep Wet-Look coating needs recoating. The front cap really needs to be cleaned and redone but except for on top the rear cap is still shining quite well.
The kids have learning permits now so we will get it out maybe on a pretty afternoon so they can get under the wheel finally instead of steering from the doghouse. They are doing great with manual shifting with a shorter learning curve than I expected. Well the daughter got us side ways on the interstate when she asked to down shift from 5th to 4th just before an exit when she missed 4th and hit 2nd and popped the clutch but she clutched it quickly and stayed cool through the event. Still wonder what was going on in the minds of those behind us when we got side ways and rear tires smoking. Since they soon will be out on their own I hope these kinds of mistakes happen when I am in the vehicle.
We have a new 20 mile section of four lane that will be good for them to get the feel of driving a Class A but they have been co-pilot for years and know about watching the lines. The son states he wants the MH some day and his sister states it is fine with her. :)
