Let's get serious

[pattypape]

Where the heck is George Witt ???

This thread is his favorite topic.

Bill 88 FC Michigan


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "pattypape"
wrote:
>
> The first few and last sentences are for Mike H.
>
> Rates at our home base in SouthEast Michigan are about 95/105 per
> hour.
> We visit family in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and schedule
> truck/chassis pit work at a trusted garage for about 65/75 per
hour.
> They will also do some RV Work.
> Rates at the BB dealer in Michigan, last checked three years ago
were
> about 95/105. They are too far away to travel and I do not need
their
> help, once was enough.
>
> Fortunately our drive train has been a solid performer.
> But I would use Cat, ZF, and a Big Truck Tire Store.
>
> And also fortunately, all the other work, With the help of these
> forums, I have been able to perform myself.
>
> Such as Fluid/filter changes, radiator rebuild, hoses,
> belts, alternator/batteries etc. motorhome electrical system,
> rv appliance repairs and replacement, & some upgrades.
>
> I would suggest that one needs to be somewhat skilled at repair work
> to own any motorhome, or have deep pockets or stay home.
> Most of the problems are broken parts, so ya do some research, ask
> questions, then ya just fix-it.
>
> Many problems especially in a complicated BB are intermittent.
> Sometimes you hear the noise, sometimes not, sometimes there are
> electrical Gremlins sometimes not.
> So how much does this cost to fix???, When it happens at the
> most inconvenient time??? Who pays for this hourly time????
>
> No experience will help find the hidden , bad ground, frayed wire,
or
> random intermttent circuit boards. Sometimes electrical/mechanical
> parts are temperature, humidity, vibration sensitive. I have
chased
> a few electrical issues for 2 or 3 years, to find the culprit.
>
> If you ask a mechanic to go fishing for trouble,
> do not be surprised at the invoice or if the problem re-occurs.
>
> I would also suggest owning a complete set of common mechanics
tools,
> & electrical testers, Then use them. Do not be afraid of taking
> things apart It is already broke.
> It is amazing how much one can repair. House electrical,
> plumbing, and numerous mechanical problems.
> Most important I try to stay within my tool box and skill level.
> This means anything bigger that 3/8 drive is too big a problem for
a
> driveway, or campground.
>
> With good routine maintenance and most common trouble repairs
> completed between trips.
> These Birds will continue to roll with quite a few problems, that
are
> in need of repair.
>
> Bottom line for me: this is a hobby and a life style, No one knows
> where or when a failure will occur,,, if it does I will pay any
price
> to get moving again.
> My feeling is every time I repair or replace a part ,, I have money
> in the bank for a future failure.
>
> Lastly, for us this is great fun and recreation, When you are
having
> fun, you do not get money back. Golfing, fishing, Sports events, or
> any other form of recreation that we enjoy costs bucks.
>
> So, If I need help I will gladly pay the going rate for that area.
> Hopefully it will be in Germantown, Wisconsin, or Archer, Florida
or
> Duncan, Oklahoma.
>
>
> Bill 88 FC Michigan
>
>
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Mike Hohnstein"
> <MHOHNSTEIN@> wrote:
> >
> > I think it's probably realistic to pose a question to the group
as
> a whole. I think the time has come for members to step up to the
> plate, particularly the ones who feel they need a genuine service
> facility to fix on ALL Wanderlodges, and state what they view as a
> fair labor rate. Have at it you guys, what are you willing to
spend,
> actually pull out the dusty wallet and drop some dinero. I'm
> sure 'ol Macy will be VERY interested, and such information could
> well be instrumental in justifying such a venture.
> > Don't be shy, let's hear it!!!
> > Mike Hohnstein
> > Germantown, WI
> > AutoTransDesign.com
> > 83FC35
> >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
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