As I just retired ( 18 months ago), this was our first real vacation in 25 years. Though weโve done a few, Short hurry home trips.
We left home (April 2nd) 30 hours late....leaving โbetweenโ winter storms, because wind, snow and icy roads predicted in and around the Cheyenne, Wy. area. We were โjustโ ahead of the next approaching front.....experienced pretty brisk winds, as we headed east on I-80, all the way across Nebraska.
We turned SE to avoid Omaha, and headed toward Missouri. Soon after the turn SE, stopped at a truck stop for fuel, walk the dogs, and do a vehicle โwalk aroundโ. At this time, I discovered 2 of the 3 5er tires ( triple axle) on the passenger side,nearly touching. I found the โspring-pack retaining boltโ broken on the leading axle. We parked the rig with the semiโs. We found a spot on the extreme edge of the lot, as it was early...about 3pm. Started calling around to locate parts. Finally, located parts in Omaha ( which we had avoided), 55 miles away. Though too late to get there before closing time.
We boondocked in the truck stop that night, and experienced the strongest โ in lineโ winds weโve every had while in the camper. The next morning, Omaha set a low temperature record for the date.
We drove to Omaha, bought replacement bolts and a new spring pack ( in case I couldnโt repair the existing spring). By noon weโre, โOn the Road Againโ! Another 18 hours lost!
So ends the first 3 days of our trip. This is only the beginning....it got worse!
If anyone is interested, I can continue... upon audience request! ??
Todd & Marianne
Miniature Schnauzer's - Sundai, Nellie & Maggie Mae
2007 Dodge Ram 3500, 6.7 Cummins, 6 speed manual, 3.73 ratio, 4x4
2004 Teton Grand Freedom, 39'
2007 Bigfoot 30MH26Sl
