Never thought it would happen!

[OneMoBear]

So all, we've finally reached the end of our wish/to do list! Well, I have anyway. Gene and our son still need to adjust the brakes but then we are DONE! We'll probably have a new one just as long when we get back from our big trip but WOW! We've done so much with a TM that didn't need all that much to begin with.

Anyway, a heartfelt thanks to all who have put up with so much! All of the wonderful suggestions and advice have been PRICELESS! However, for now, our own personal TM stimulus plan has concluded! Every online store and shipper on the planet sends their thanks as well.

WAHOO!!

Malinda

 

[rumbleweed]

You guys have been very busy working on your TM. Now it's time to go and enjoy it.

 

[OneMoBear]

Bob,

I'm with you there! Eighteen days and counting . . .

Thank goodness we can quit pulling the trailer out every day it's above freezing. I'm sure the neighbors think we are insane.

Malinda

 

[Wavery]

I hope you don't think your done.......:new_newbi:

 

[OneMoBear]

I hope you don't think your done.......:new_newbi:

Wayne,

I knew I could count on you! We are newbies here but we did put 10s of 1000s of miles on our Bounder so we aren't complete newbies!

Malinda

 

[Scott O]

I sorta agree with Wayne. You just think you are done! You may have the major issues done and fixed, but those TM to do lists just seem to take on a life of their own! I'm sure you have a deep sense of satisfactions with what you have accomplished...well done! Now it is time to enjoy.

 

[OneMoBear]

Thanks Scott. We are so ready to take it all out for a looong test drive.

Malinda

 

[Wavery]

Thanks Scott. We are so ready to take it all out for a looong test drive.

Malinda

I think that half the fun of owning one of these things is working on them.

You've done a nice job on yours........ Don't forget to bring some tools. You never know when you might find something along the way that you want to add..........

Have a fun, safe trip.

 

[OneMoBear]

Thanks Wayne. Funny you mention tools.

When we went to Flagstaff the day after Christmas, I proceeded to break the key off in the lock of our brand new camper shell the first morning out. I believe it was 12 degrees. I know it was dark. Guess where all of our tools were! Yep, inside the camper shell. Eventually, I was able to pull the broken part out with two steak knives but now we also have a little toolbox in the bumper of the TM.

Malinda

 

[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.

In 5 seasons of camping, I don't recall ever using a tool to repair the TM or one of the trucks. Not even the ATVs or motorcycles.

My favorite specialty tool is a pair of long locking scissors that I use to remove or install the cotter pin for the electric switch for the water heater.

 

[Jim&Joan]

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!!!!!!!

 

[PopBeavers]

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-TMO]

Locked doors

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]

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.