Never thought it would happen!

Originally Posted by PopBeavers

I am so paranoid about losing a key, or locking it inside that I keep two full sets. Each ring has:

2 for TM
2 for Chevy
1 for GMC
2 for 2 motorcycles
2 for 2 ATVs
2 for 2 trailer/hitch locks
5 for various padlocks
plus a beer bottle opener

Plus another set that I always carry so I can get back in the house when we return home.

...

Two steak knives.
Such a short list. :-)

[OneMoBear]

Omg!! Rofl!!!!!!!

Labor day weekend 2008, when the GMC had 1,000 miles on it, we lost one of two keys, and could see the other inside on the floor.

I was going to call AAA, which would likely take an hour or so, but my nephew pointed out that I had OnStar for free for a year. So he called them on a cell phone (lucky we had service) and after answering several questions to convince them I was the legal owner of the truck, they unlocked it remotely for me.

After that is when I created my two full sets of keys.

Sometimes I am 30 miles from the nearest locksmith. I am updating my equipment so that in future camping trips I will sometimes be 30 miles from the nearest paved road. I need to improve self sufficiency.

On the other hand, if I am 30 miles from the nearest paved road, why bother locking it. There ain't no one else around.

[Northwoods]

Don't think that you are paranoid, just don't lock both sets in the car at the same time as happened to us. Ken was working on something under the dash and curious, mechanically inclined grandson was watching intently. Ken finished and closed the door. That's when we realized that grandson had been leaning on the door lock and very effficiently locked ingniton keys and extras (in my purse ) in the car. We were at Pulltite CG on the Current River. Able to find the CG host who had a means of communication (phones don't work there) and located a locksmith in Emminence, MO who came to our rescue. My husband teases me, but I 'wear' my keys around my neck on a chain. Only need to remember to put them there. Have fun camping. Olga

[OneMoBear]

So, way back when I started this I said all that was left on our to do list was for Gene and our son to adjust the brakes . . . Surprise! That turned into a journey.

Bottom line, thanks to Bill (once again) for the wonderful advice of throwing our Voyager brake control in the trash and replacing it with the Prodigy. The swap was a piece of cake and the Prodigy worked perfectly as soon as we pulled out of the driveway.

Seriously doing the countdown now!

Malinda

[OneMoBear]

Our current To Do list is empty and the heavens are aligned so that we can leave on Monday so here is a big shout out to all of you for all the things you have helped with that will make our trip so much nicer!

Malinda

camper shell and bed slide
nylon hitch ball
swing away jack
dolly
replaced 12v with 2 6v golf cart batteries
battery cutoff switch
radio
window film
travasaks
hanging flat screen tv
2 shelves
screen door stored at rear of TM
drawers in cabinets
grey water tank heater
vent to fresh water tank
livingroom awning
new showerhead
hanging showerhead and curtain modifications
bathroom corner shelves
swivel aerating kitchen faucet adapter
digital thermostat
ottoman for easy on/easy off back bed
dyed curtains
4 stacking baskets for food
sewer mount underneath
awning tools on front hitch
refrigerator monitor
replaced mud flaps on truck and new install on TM
adjusted torsion
taillight replaced and so far/so good with the lights
replaced Voyager brake controller with Prodigy
spare tire rack modification
BBQ
tote
replaced awning end caps
vent covers
catalytic heater
winegard batwing addition

Golly, there really wasn't much wrong with this TM when we bought it

[Wavery]

Congratulations....that was quite a feit......now go and enjoy all your mods. They should make your trip more enjoyable.

[B_and_D]

Have fun & keep us posted on your trip!

D

[OneMoBear]

Thanks so much. I am crazy excited to hit the road! I'll check in as I can.

Malinda

[Wavery]

Originally Posted by OneMoBear

Thanks so much. I am crazy excited to hit the road! I'll check in as I can.

Malinda

I'll betcha a Pepsi that you'll end up with more mods before you get home......heck, that's half the fun of owning an RV.