27 February ‘08
Wednesday
Well I mentioned our “caravan” of 37 motor homes in my last post, but upon arriving here I was shocked to see another arriving just behind us that totaled 115 !!! Gawd, can you imagine… We are just one of over 2800 motor homes that are here now to partake in the semi-annual FMCA (Family Motor Coach Association) Rally. There are about 300 vendors here that are displaying their products that fit the needs or wants of those of us that have motor homes. Also the motor home factories have all of their new models here at “the best prices available” whether they’re priced at $2,750,000
Wednesday
Well I mentioned our “caravan” of 37 motor homes in my last post, but upon arriving here I was shocked to see another arriving just behind us that totaled 115 !!! Gawd, can you imagine… We are just one of over 2800 motor homes that are here now to partake in the semi-annual FMCA (Family Motor Coach Association) Rally. There are about 300 vendors here that are displaying their products that fit the needs or wants of those of us that have motor homes. Also the motor home factories have all of their new models here at “the best prices available” whether they’re priced at $2,750,000
or $69,000. There is something here for just about everyone that wants a “new” motor home. Louise and I have been jumping out of bed every morning since we arrived here at 7am to run, or fast walk, to our selected seminars. There are about 6 seminars each day lasting 2 to 3 hours. These are covering just about any and all subjects relating to RVing. I’ve been attending more of the tech/mechanical side and Louise has chosen those from microwave/convection cooking, traveling by RV to Alaska and other exciting places. She also took a great seminar on fire and safety in the RV which was really appropriate after having our exciting ??? fire in the last coach. We also have another opportunity to have the factory “Techs” come out to our coach again. Today we had the Goodyear techs out to examine our tires. It seems in the industry, RV tires should be completely changed out after 5th to 6th year, no matter how good they look, and ours looked real good. Unfortunately we had to make the tire change… Tonight we are the proud owners of 6 new tires but, had to write a check for $2,800. Thank God we don’t have to do this very often… On the other side we took the car (toad) in to have the auxiliary braking system checked out. This is the braking system that we put into action when we are pulling it behind the coach. When we apply braking pressure to the coach brake the “auxiliary” system applies the same pressure to the car brakes. Well anyway, the company that we purchase this system from 2 years ago decided that we should have a NEW system installed…ON THEM…NO CHARGE…I was a very happy camper with that decision. When the days are finished (about 5) we find our way slowly (feet hurting) back to the coach. FMCA has entertainment (50’s, 60’s bands and some other “Headliners”) on 3 different stages throughout the day but unfortunately we pass on the late show. We are so tired that all we really want to do is head back “home” for a glass of wine and reflect on the day and get ready for the next.