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Backing up - Gardner Yeaw - 10-27-2007 15:46 I had a little fun backing up today. I went to the local sewer authority to dump my tanks so I could install the new Dupree valve paddles I got from Stephen Birtles. By the way Stephen, I need you to send me the total cost including shipping so I can send a check for the right amount? I don't want to wind up on your 'deadbeat' list... So I drive down the narrow winding road to the site, and the gate is closed. I tried the call box, but no luck. So with no place to turn around, I had to back up the entire 3/4 mile winding road. The new side view camera from Stephen really helped out. It is a very wide angle with great detail. I guess the dump valves will have to wait! I am looking into upgrading to a PT-38 or PT-40 in the next year or so. My wife and I plan to do a lot of traveling when I retire in 2 1/2 years, and the larger coach with higher power seems to be a good fit. So the 'Happinest' may go up on the auction block sometime in the near future. It's been a good coach for us, and pretty solid in the serious mechanical areas. Naturally since it is 30 years old there is always something to attend to, but we haven't been stranded on the road since we purchased it over a year and 6000 miles ago. At that time my wife was extremely hesitant to even consider an RV. Since we purchased the 78FC33 and she has experienced what RVing is like and she has had a complete 180-degree turnaround. It was actually her idea to upgrade. Ok, I am shamelessly promoting my FC, but I really think it will be a good buy for someone starting out on the Bluebird lifestyle. It ain't perfect, but the price will be fair and reasonable. I continue to do maintenance and upgrades, like intermittent windshield wipers, just because I can't help myself. Gardner 78FC33 |