A few more repairs completed

[jburgessx2]

Pete,

It is a beautiful piece of coast - one of the most scenic in the U.S. We have
already planned for the longer drive and plan to enjoy it fully. I don't think
the road should be any more challenging then with my 40' Beaver.

Jerry
85 PT40


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Pete Masterson wrote:
>
> 101 is a great drive and has good views. It'll take longer than I-5,
> but I've always thought it was worth the extra time (unless I _had_ to
> be somewhere by a certain time). If you continue on 101 through
> Northern CA to Oregon, be aware that there are some stretches where it
> can be mildly challenging to a newby Bird owner.
>
> Take it easy and enjoy the view.
>
> Pete Masterson
> '95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42
> El Sobrante CA
> aeonix1@...
>
>
>
> On Apr 25, 2009, at 9:08 AM, jburgessx2 wrote:
>
> > Well, I finally got the tie rods replaced. It appeared the old tie
> > rods were original. The boots were gone completely and the tie rods
> > couldn't be disconnected from the tube due to rust. So, I ended up
> > buying the whole piece that stretches between the two tires. It was
> > about $350 plus labor. But, I suppose that's cheap when it comes to
> > safety and peace of mind. I also had the rear seal replaced on the
> > tag axle hub. It was leaking and had soaked the drum and ruined the
> > brake shoes on that side.
> >
> > I believe that's the last of the problems for now. I'll be hitting
> > the road in a few weeks en route to Southern Oregon. We have
> > decided to stick to 101 vice getting on I-5. The I-5 corridor from
> > Southern California to Northern California is rather boring - 101
> > will give us some scenery and great places to stop and eat lunch
> > with a view!
> >
> > Jerry
> > 85 PT40
>