Repair Status

3 Days and a wakeup before we leave,

Parents coming down tomorrow to load RV.

So here is what happened:

Looks like the main slide has been rubbing on the fresh water tank for some time, and finially decided that Sunday would be the day to catch ahold of it in a major way.  As a result the slide tried to pull the fresh water tank out the side of the RV with it, but the tank gave up a good fight.  As it fought it overloaded the electrical parts of the small hydraulic plant and took them out. 

I think the we we found this was that it was binding, which probably explains why the bottom of the slide would kick out (ie. not full closed).  Then when Dodds RV found the hydraulics low and added oil, it gave the system the extra UMPHH to drag out the tank.

So what I got is a fresh water tank with a hole in the top (limits toilet useage, OUCH!) and a hydraulic plant that only allow the slides and jacks to move in one direction.  Neither of these problems will make for an enjoyable trip.

The technicians from "RV REPAIR SERVICES" that came out to work on the RV feel positive that they can get a replacement fresh water tank and the required parts for the hydraulic plant.

Plan is still to get "Underway" on Friday.

If I would of stuck with Dodds RV here in Portsmouth the best I would of had today would of been an appointment for sometime in the future.  At least now we are ordering parts --- PROGRESS!!

- NOTE TO SELF: Make a Facebook Page to allow myself and others to express their pleasure at Dodd RV excellent customer service.

OH - Got the Jeep completed today.  Should I dare connect it to the RV tomorrow??