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My new 1984 FC35
02-14-2007, 03:49
Post: #8
My new 1984 FC35
Tuck in behind a big rig.... you'll be fine!

Robert Britton
87FC
Hollister, California


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Ron & Patty"
wrote:
>
> Keith,
>
> While turning, clear the corner with the rear wheels. When climbing
> watch the gears to keep your RPM's up and eye your water
temperature.
> When descending use lower gears, and the retarder so as to not
> over-rev. Run the fan override while using the retarder for long
> descents like you'll have on the Grapevine. Don't over steer. If
you
> find yourself doing so, try driving with one had only. Look down
the
> road rather than over your dash.
>
> Regarding the Grapevine. Going southbound into LA, you'll find the
> mountain freeway is steep, rough, twistee, crowded and the lines
> aren't painted well. Gets confusing as to which lane you should be
> in. Take'r slow down that mountain.
>
> Have fun!
>
> Ron & Patty, No. California
> `85PT36'
>
> http://www.geocities.com/rlfaubion/Birdhouse.html
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "strehlekeith"
> wrote:
> >
> > It's about 500 miles or so? I figure this is an opportunity to
> > exercise my sense of adventure.
> >
> > I have AAA rv coverage so I should be okay.
> >
> > Keith
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Gardner Yeaw"
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > I would just say 'drive slow' and be prepared. How far is it
from
> > > San Jose to San Diego anyway?
> > >
> > > Gardner
> > > 78FC33
> > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "strehlekeith"
> > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Hey Fred, I sure have done my homework. Not my first choice
but
> > > it
> > > > was my best choice for a first coach. I'm going to San Jose
on
> > > Thurs
> > > > to inspect the tires. I already know they are beyond 7 yrs
but I
> > > > would like to get them replaced in San Diego rather than
spending
> > > the
> > > > weekend in San Jose. Should be an adventure!
> > > >
> > > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Fred Hulse"

> > > > wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Hi Keith
> > > > > We met you folks in Quartzsite and want to congratulate you
on
> > > your
> > > > FC35.!!
> > > > >
> > > > > You have done research and talked to plenty of owners that
> > > helped
> > > > you to come to your decision.
> > > > > I am certain you will be pleased with your choice.
> > > > >
> > > > > Good luck,and many pleasant miles.
> > > > >
> > > > > Fred & Jeanne Hulse
> > > > > Morristown Arizona
> > > > > 1997 Wanderlodge PT41
> > > > >
> > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>
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Messages In This Thread
My new 1984 FC35 - strehlekeith - 02-12-2007, 05:31
My new 1984 FC35 - Fred Hulse - 02-12-2007, 11:15
My new 1984 FC35 - strehlekeith - 02-12-2007, 11:37
My new 1984 FC35 - Gardner Yeaw - 02-12-2007, 12:40
My new 1984 FC35 - Gardner Yeaw - 02-12-2007, 12:42
My new 1984 FC35 - strehlekeith - 02-13-2007, 10:34
My new 1984 FC35 - Ron & Patty - 02-14-2007, 02:46
My new 1984 FC35 - Robert Britton - 02-14-2007 03:49



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