Marabito's Coach

[Bob Lawrence]

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/erni...gandrepair
> >
> > --- 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
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

[mbulriss]

Ron,

I have been meaning to ask:

Who is your insurance company?

Thanks,

Mike Bulriss
1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan"
San Antonio, TX


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "ronmarabito2002"
wrote:
>
> Have no idea Bob, but nothing I have witnessed with this insurance company has
made any sense so far.
>
> R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, TX 92WB40
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Bob Lawrence" wrote:
> >
> > I wonder why they would want to total the coach with a blown engine.
> > I would think it would cost them more to pay you for a total than to rebuild
the engine.
> > Bob Lawrence
> > 84 PT36
> > Ft. DeSoto, Fla
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > 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
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

[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 > > > > > > > > > >

[ronmarabito2002]

Nothing Bob. It is about the electrical connection between them both. They are
moving cautiously, thinking that will reduce the chance of another short. Beats
me, how they think.

R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, TX 92WB40


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Bob Lawrence"
wrote:
>
> 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/erni...gandrepair
> > >
> > > --- 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
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

[ronmarabito2002]

It is Progressive.

R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, TX 92WB40

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "mbulriss" <mbulriss@...> wrote:
>
> Ron,
>
> I have been meaning to ask:
>
> Who is your insurance company?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mike Bulriss
> 1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan"
> San Antonio, TX
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "ronmarabito2002"
wrote:
> >
> > Have no idea Bob, but nothing I have witnessed with this insurance company
has made any sense so far.
> >
> > R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, TX 92WB40
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Bob Lawrence"
wrote:
> > >
> > > I wonder why they would want to total the coach with a blown engine.
> > > I would think it would cost them more to pay you for a total than to
rebuild the engine.
> > > Bob Lawrence
> > > 84 PT36
> > > Ft. DeSoto, Fla
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > 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
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

[Bob Lawrence]

Thanks Ernie,
Missed that post.
Bob Lawrence
84 PT36
Ft. DeSoto, Fla

> 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
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

[ronmarabito2002]

July 28 and they have finally started work on my coach. Generator was
checked and it ran just fine. Haven't checked for output however. Hopefully
with a week's effort, we might know a lot more. I've got my fingers crossed.

R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, TX 92WB40

[Wallace Craig]

Ron, glad to see things are now going your way. Hope you are back in service soon. Wallace Craig 95 WLWB 42 Azle, Texas --- On Tue, 7/28/09, ronmarabito2002 wrote: From: ronmarabito2002 Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Marabito's Coach To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2009, 5:46 PM July 28 and they have finally started work on my coach. Generator was checked and it ran just fine. Haven't checked for output however. Hopefully with a week's effort, we might know a lot more. I've got my fingers crossed. R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, TX 92WB40 ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WanderlodgeForum/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WanderlodgeForum/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:WanderlodgeForum-digest@yahoogroups.com mailto:WanderlodgeForum-fullfeatured@yahoogroups.com <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: WanderlodgeForum-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/

[ronmarabito2002]

Hi all:

I dropped by the shop today to get a couple items from the coach. They are
working on the re-wiring from the rear to the front in the frame. They had to
remove the ceiling of the front pass-through storage bay to access the wiring.
The mechanic said that it was going well but it will be a week and a half before
the shunts come in from the factory. They were not available anywhere else.

Needless to say, we won't have the coach back until the middle of August and
that is without any other surprises.

R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, TX 92WB40
Still in the shop.

[Jack and Liz Pearce]

Howdy, Ron.
=======================================================================
--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "ronmarabito2002" wrote:
>
> Hi all:
>
> I dropped by the shop today to get a couple items from the coach. They are working on the re-wiring from the rear to the front in the frame. They had to remove the ceiling of the front pass-through storage bay to access the wiring. The mechanic said that it was going well but it will be a week and a half before the shunts come in from the factory. They were not available anywhere else.
>
> Needless to say, we won't have the coach back until the middle of August and that is without any other surprises.
>
> R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, TX 92WB40
> Still in the shop.
========================================================================
Glad to hear that progress is being made on your coach. What a journey.

Regards,
Jack and Liz