Marabito's Coach

[Ernie Ekberg]

Bob, perhaps you missed a post about Ron's coach. Upon going around the dreaded courthouse here in weatherford, Ron noticed smoke coming from engine and genn compartment. The generator shut itself down and Ron killed the 8v. I believe the insurance company wanted to make sure the main engine was not affected as they requested Prevost to see if it would start- and it did. Plus having all the gauges coming to life means they weren't fried. Seeing this first hand was a little un-nerving for me- and I'm sure Ron was feeling worse. Ernie Ekberg 83PT40 Wanderlodge Weatherford, Tx 817-475-3991 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/erni...gandrepair --- On Fri, 7/24/09, Bob Lawrence wrote: From: Bob Lawrence Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Marabito's Coach To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Date: Friday, July 24, 2009, 5:59 PM Ron, Did I miss something? What does the gen set have to do with the engine problem? Bob Lawrence 84 PT36 In very HOT Ft. DeSoto, Fla > Talked to the insurance guy today late. He said next they want to check the generator and should advance by Wednesday. Mechanic at the shop said they had been cleared to proceed with parts order and he didn't think the generator was going to be a hold-up. Not sure they are on the same page. If turned loose, the mechanic said he might have the work complete by the middle of the following week. That sure would be nice. > > R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, TX 92WB40 > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com, Ernie Ekberg wrote: > > > > GOOD NEWS, RON!!! > > > > > > Ernie Ekberg > > 83PT40 > > Wanderlodge > > Weatherford, Tx� 817-475-3991 > > http://autos. groups.yahoo. com/group/ erniesremodeling andrepair > > > > --- On Thu, 7/23/09, ronmarabito2002 wrote: > > > > > > From: ronmarabito2002 > > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Marabito's Coach > > To: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com > > Date: Thursday, July 23, 2009, 5:10 PM > > > > > > � > > > > > > > > The engine ran today and it appears all the instrumentation looked good. > > > > R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, TX 92WB40 > > Rig in the shop. > > > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com, "jcmace59" wrote: > > > > > > Ron, > > > > > > That's absolutely ridiculous to keep you waiting a friggin' month just to authorize an inspection!! I hope you do get things sorted out faster than what's currently been occurring. It would be a shame to total your coach. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com, Ernie Ekberg wrote: > > > > > > > > Its the pits keeping you in the dark for so long, Ron > > > > > > > > > > > > Ernie Ekberg > > > > 83PT40 > > > > Wanderlodge > > > > Weatherford, Tx� 817-475-3991 > > > > http://autos. groups.yahoo. com/group/ erniesremodeling andrepair > > > > > > > > --- On Wed, 7/22/09, ronmarabito2002 wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > From: ronmarabito2002 > > > > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Marabito's Coach > > > > To: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com > > > > Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2009, 4:16 PM > > > > > > > > > > > > � > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi all: > > > > > > > > A month has passed and finally today the insurance company called and authorized the shop to see if the engine will run. If it will, then they will proceed with other repairs. I guess they figure if the engine won't run, they might have to total the coach. At least that is what I surmise from the decision. > > > > > > > > This engine doesn't have but a few thousand miles since a total rebuild. That would be such a loss. > > > > > > > > I'll post more when I know the outcome. > > > > > > > > R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, TX 92WB40 > > > > > > > > > >