What Rick says. We know of several coaches on which t-skirts or other body
parts were damaged when rear tires blew while traveling, not to mention the
potential for other problems as a result. In the long run, tires are cheap
insurance. And, you're going to need new ones anyway.
But you WILL enjoy that coach and some of the best people you will ever
meet.
Congratulations. Enjoy the trip(s)!
Sandra and Bob Price
'73 Painted Desert
Spicewood, TX
On Fri, May 24, 2019, 10:26 AM John Wright via Gmclist <
> Be sure to registry your coach at “The Registry”. It quick and easy and
> if not registered then it would be a new one for the list.
>
>
http://www.gmcmhregistry.com/index.html
>
> And the GMCMI is located at:
>
>
https://www.gmcmi.com
>
> And you will have to join FMCA as they are the insurance umbrella for all
> GMC clubs and a requirement to join the clubs.
>
>
https://www.fmca.com
>
> And you should explore the nearest regional club and look into joining. I
> know that this is a lot of joining, but the dividends are well worth it.
>
> J.R. Wright
> GMC Great Laker MHC
> GMCGL Tech Editor
> GMC Eastern States Charter Member
> GMCMI
> 78 GMC Buskirk 29.5’ Stretch
> 75 GMC Avion (Under Reconstruction)
> Michigan
>
>
> > On May 24, 2019, at 10:17 AM, Richard Denney via Gmclist <
> >
> > Most of us will say that a GMC in a state of good repair costs about
> $30K.
> > We can buy one already in such a state, or we can spend that putting it
> in
> > that state. Many of us chose the latter option.
> >
> > I define “state of good repair” as available to go anywhere, anytime,
> with
> > no more worry than taking the daily driver.
> >
> > Most of us had adventures on our first trip home, but many rescues have
> > made it home with fuel being fed from a gas can strapped to the bumper.
> > Just know and prepare for the potential issues. Forestall obvious safety
> > hazards—check the brakes carefully, check those fuel lines, check the
> > heater hoses (especially the long runs back to the water heater), check
> the
> > vacuum hoses, check the age of the tires and replace if too old, grease
> at
> > all zerks, only fill the fuel tanks half full and get fuel often (in case
> > the senders leak, which is often the case), change the oil and filter,
> > check the transmission fluid frequently, replace the air filter, check
> the
> > ability of the air system to keep the back at proper ride height. All of
> > that can be done in a day by someone with a bit of mechanical skill, and
> > cheaply (unless it needs new tires).
> >
> > Tires in the back can scrub as much as front tires, and when they blow,
> > they do just about as much damage. I would not risk outdated tires on the
> > rear thinking they aren’t as unsafe if they blow compared to front tires.
> >
> > Rick “and bring a credit card” Denney
> >
> > On Fri, May 24, 2019 at 8:03 AM e7mail--- via Gmclist <
> >
> >> Why's that, Sully? Does it require a lot of maintenance?
> >>
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