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May 1

CANCELLED !!!

Yep, we had to cancel our Summer RV trip because of a serious problem with our RV. On the plus side, we’re getting most of our campground deposits reimbursed.

Our Powergear leveling system stopped working. We need that to keep our motorhome “balanced” in order to open the slide outs and operate the fridge.

So . . .

We’ve had our SeaView in the shop for a month, mostly trying to get the leveling system pump working, but so far no dice. If push comes to shove, we’ll have a new leveling system installed for mucho $$$, but we’re not quite there yet. Should find out this week.

Until then . . .

Mar 30

Getting Ready for Summer RV Trip – Part 2

Busy, busy, busy . . .

With about one month until we take off on our Wisconsin trip, it’s all hands on deck so to speak.

NEW AWNING

We’ve added an awning to our bedroom window for more privacy and to be able to leave the window open when it rains.

We purchased a Carefree awning and installed it over the course of a few days . . .

First step – Mounting bar above the window

Next, slide the shade into the mounting bracket and fasten the side rails to the RV

Finally, just pull the strap down to open the awning

DOOR LATCH REPLACEMENT

Our door latch has been failing for about a year. After 20-plus years of use is it any wonder?

Anyway, finding a replacement for a 2001 motorhome wasn’t easy . . .

Our first attempt at a replacement (left) didn’t work – too big.

Discovered that the original door latch was made by Bargman which stopped manufacturing them in 2011. SOL.

So, next stop was eBay . . .

This was actually the cheapest one (Most expensive was $399)

The replacement latch wasn’t white like the original, but it fit and worked fine

Jan 19

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Getting Ready for Summer RV Trip – Part 1

A 25-year-old RV like our 2001 SeaView requires a fair amount of yearly maintenance, especially in preparation for long trips. So there are several things that need to be done before we leave in May . . .

WATER HEATER CLEANING

Though our hot water heater works, it leaves a sooty deposit on the side of our motorhome.

This isn’t our SeaView, but our RV looks similar.

This soot is caused by a poorly adjusted gas flame. To fix this, soot must be removed from the heat channel on the water heater. Then adjustment of the water heater gas flame (not shown).

First, an air hose was used to blow out the soot.

Next, wet towels were pulled through the heat channel.

After three towels, most of the soot was cleaned out.

Finally, a bug screen was attached to the water heater vent.

GENERATOR TUNE UP

We’re mightily impressed that our 25-year-old Generac Q55 generator is still running . . . even if it occasionally gets rough. Lately, our Generac only ran for a few minutes before it stopped in a cloud of white smoke.

We thought that generator’s carburetor could use a cleaning. So . . .

After bathing in carburetor cleaner . . . a clean carb

What a little cleaning does

Jan 9

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Our 2026 RV Trip

Here’s our route:

We Start May 1st (click on map to enlarge)

Unlike all are other trips, we have NOT make definite plans for the way back. However, we’re considering several routes . . .

What route would you pick? (click on the map to enlarge)

Nov 30

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Millerton Lake Campground

Earlier this month we had our last camping trip of the year. We had hoped for cooler weather in November, but the temps were in the 80s. I think we’re finally realizing that California weather, even in the Sierra foothills, is not the same as Wisconsin weather. It’s just warmer here.