"Fan" belt for DD Series 60

[Pete Masterson]

I don't advocate taking a WL down Highway 1 -- and it's actually illegal in some of the most rigorous stretches where no bus or RV over 40' is allowed (and anything much over 30' is not wise).

However, if you take Hwy 101 south from the Bay Area, you can drop over to the coast on State Route 46, then north a short way to Hearst Castle. (I stayed at San Simeon State Park -- the "unimproved" section at the top of the hill can handle 40+' rigs -- but there's no hookups, so plan accordingly.) There's also a city/county owned park (Cuesta Park) just north of SLO with some hookups. Finding spots in the summer can be difficult. Cuesta Park is first come first served but they take group reservations. San Simeon park takes reservations in the summer. (Visit the CA State Park website for details.)

I've also stayed in Morro Bay at the Morro Dunes RV park. Short walk to the beach. 30 amp at most sites, but AC isn't usually required except for a few hours in the afternoon -- and one AC will usually easily handle the load. Again reservations are a good idea. You could stay there to visit Hearst Castle. (Ph for Morro Dunes is 805-772-2722). Morro Strand RV Park is just around the corner (longer walk to the beach) but it is more parking-lot-like (but Morro Dunes is also pretty tight). (Note: I always tell 'em that my rig is 40' as the 42' scares 'em...) Beach-area locations aren't particularly good for growing big trees and lawns, so don't expect "park-like" settings.

When you leave, take Hwy 1 south to San Luis Obispo and get back on 101. This avoids the Cuesta Grade just north of San Luis Obispo on 101. (Although it's not all that bad.) Highway 101 from Hearst Castle south to SLO is a very good 2 lane with 4 lanes in places along with short stretches of freeway. Not at all curvy.

South of San Luis Obispo, 101 runs (mostly) along the coast. (Highway 1 parallels some of 101 right along the beachfront below Santa Barbara).

Pete Masterson

'95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42

El Sobrante CA

"aeonix1@mac.com"

On Jun 29, 2008, at 10:48 AM, Hisham Amaral wrote:

Hank

Thank you, I am not going down Hwy 1 with this beast we drove hwy 1 three years ago with a Lincoln Navigator it drive like a boat, it was quite an experience to drive on a road with 3000 foot drop with no grad rails. I suspect the BB would react like the Lincoln boat feel.

 

97 wb MI

Henry Jay Hannigan <"hank_87us@yahoo.com"> wrote:

Recommend u visit HEARST CASTLE if possible.
Regards,
Hank
90SP36

--- In "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com", Hisham Amaral 
..> wrote:
>
> David
> We are staying in Sacramento till next Sunday. Our plan is to go 
to San Francisco for few days then on to Southern CA. where we are 
planning to go to Mexico to fill the diesel tank, the diesel in 
Mexico is $2.40 a gal. current diesel price in CA. is $4.99 a gal.
> 
> Hisham Amaral
> 97 wb MI
> 
> David Brady wrote:
> We're headed to the Bay Area. Wanted to spend some time 
in Paso
> Robles, but we're getting a late start. Probably scoot in via hwy 
40,
> then 58 to Bakersfield. From there, maybe 5 north to Pacheco Pass,
> or 46 to 101 north.
> 
> David 
> '02 LXi, NC
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> Hisham Amaral wrote: David 
> 
> Where in CA are you going to. We just made it to Sacramento 
yesterday. The road between Reno and Sacramento is like wash board 
and smoke fills the air in the valleys.
> 
> Hisham Amaral
> 97 wb Michigan
> 
> David Brady wrote:
> Fair enough. I got the original on my coach. My coach has 90K 
miles
> and was originally sold on Oct 1, 2001. That puts it at 6.5 years 
and
> she's still going strong. I hope I don't have to eat these words 
(we're
> heading to California in a week). 
> 
> David Brady
> '02 LXi, NC
> 
> Pete Masterson wrote: Since I've only owned the coach for 2 
years, I can't say if one of the several previous owners hasn't 
replaced it in the past... It could be 13 years old... or it could be 
3 years old. I'll never know.
> 
> Pete Masterson
> '95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42
> El Sobrante CA
> aeonix1@...
> 
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> On Jun 28, 2008, at 8:12 PM, David Brady wrote:
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> $50.00, not bad for an overworked piece of rubber, which lasted 
> THIRTEEN YEARS!!! (sorry for yelling).
> 
> David Brady
> '02 LXi, NC
> 
> Pete Masterson wrote: After calling around, I discovered that 
the belt was not easy to get. Found it online at Ryder Fleet 
Products, only $33.26 plus shipping ($7.95). Local prices were over 
$50. 
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