My DW says I'm anal/OCD.....am I?

[Spizzer]

Been getting the rig ready for a big trip. I've taken care of all maintenance and fixed everything that wasn't right. Lubed the chassis, wire brushed rust and painted it, fixed a cracked water fitting, replaced a drawer catch, serviced the air dryer, etc. However, since buying our Journey last fall, one thing has bugged me: The PO had been hit with some hail and the rear radiator looked like somebody had been throwing marbles at it. Lots of bent fins!

I know it is purely aesthetics, but it bugs me whenever I look at it! So yesterday I took the rear grill off, got a chair and started the painstaking process of straightening them out. About three hours work later, it looks great. DW looks at it and says, "whatever you want to spend your time doing....but I just don't see it." My neighbor even came over to see what I was doing and rolled his eyes and said basically the same thing.

Just wondering if anybody else has done this? In the end, it is a great feeling to know everything is in top shape....at least for the time being!

Hoping everybody has a great summer, and safe travels!

Jeff

[FreeIndeedJ836]

Jeff,
You are right on brother! Whatever we do, do it as right as we can or go home... Your coach will serve you well with your eyes of perfection on it.

[Revconguy]

My wife has accused me of breaking things on our MH just so I can repair/rebuild them. Especially if a I can make them BETTER than new. It's like a therapy to me....

[gbopp]

YnotTurbo wrote:
You are not alone. I check and make sure everything is ready for even the shortest family trip/s. From airing up the tires to putting the correct torque on the wheels. I even have our fiver washed before every trip so we look nice when arriving at the campground. Attention to detail is the key to keeping a unit nice. Preventative maintenance can save you a headache later too.

x2. I wish I could spend more time working on our RV to correct the 'little things' that need corrected.

[YnotTurbo]

You are not alone. I check and make sure everything is ready for even the shortest family trip/s. From airing up the tires to putting the correct torque on the wheels. I even have our fiver washed before every trip so we look nice when arriving at the campground. Attention to detail is the key to keeping a unit nice. Preventative maintenance can save you a headache later too.

[wolfe10]

Dog Folks wrote:
Are you OCD?

No, you are a person that wants things to be "right." His possessions in good,well maintained condition.

A perfectionist? Maybe, but it is a good thing.

Carry on.

Add me to the list.

[Dog_Folks]

Are you OCD?

No, you are a person that wants things to be "right." His possessions in good,well maintained condition.

A perfectionist? Maybe, but it is a good thing.

Carry on.

[wa8yxm]

First, you can buy a special "Comb" at most auto parts stores made for that job, greatly speeds it up, different spacings let it work on radiators and air conditioners of differing makes and models.

Second, not OCD, Good practice, you see the bent fins obstruct air flow and reduce the efficiency of the radiator, So your straightening them thus improves air flow through the thing and thus improves engine cooling lessening the chance of an overheat... Thus it is REQUIRED you straighten them for best engine life.

[badboy368]

good for you... i am the same way and hear the same thing... keep doin what you are doin.. it works

[noteven]

Bumpyroad wrote:

Escargot wrote:

DW looks at it and says, "whatever you want to spend your time doing....

This is the phrase from your DW's comment that she got exactly right.

A good and considerate wife would have helped. please convey my sediments to her.
bumpy

+2 :D:D:D

[Bumpyroad]

Escargot wrote:

DW looks at it and says, "whatever you want to spend your time doing....

This is the phrase from your DW's comment that she got exactly right.

A good and considerate wife would have helped. please convey my sediments to her.
bumpy

[Escargot]

DW looks at it and says, "whatever you want to spend your time doing....

This is the phrase from your DW's comment that she got exactly right.

[YC_1]

Now you and the radiator can breathe easier. If you aren't working on them you aren't using them.

[ArchHoagland]

Seems to me that straightening out the fins would produce better cooling and also make it easier to wash out the fins at a later date as they tend to get dirty.

If you take care of the pennies the dollars will take care of themselves...ie pay attention to the small things and you'll be in good shape later.

Not anal at all.

[obgraham]

I see from your profile "retired Air Force".

I'm glad there are guys like you, whatever your military job was, who took pride in doing it well, and doing it right, and paying attention to the details.

I thank you now for your service. I don't expect those attitudes to go away any time soon!

[Executive45]

LOL!....I've done the same with my A/C units and no EVER sees them 'cept ME! Takes one to know one.....but...I'd do it again...I call it therapy.....:W....Dennis