I’ve spent the time since getting back from Tucson checking into maintenance items I learned about during the Camp Freightliner class, and other chores, like\u00a0 working on the sprinkler system and putting in some flowers and new plants in the renovated front yard.<\/p>\n
I watched a video and proceeded to drain my generator’s coolant and replaced that and the radiator cap.\u00a0 I then decided to look into why the power steering was acting a bit odd when parking and turning the wheels to their stops.\u00a0 Turns out I was very low on power-steering fluid.\u00a0 \u00a0This diesel actually uses motor oil for its power steering fluid.\u00a0 That was very odd sounding to me and I was concerned that might be incorrect.\u00a0 After a bunch of phone calls and a post on a Tiffin forum, I was assured it did use motor oil.\u00a0 I also confirmed that by opening the reservoir and dipping in a paper towel.<\/p>\n
That tank was very low, almost no oil around the newly discovered filter in there.\u00a0\u00a0 I bought a new filter and a gallon of oil, changed the filter out and poured the gallon of oil in.\u00a0\u00a0 Hmm.\u00a0 Looks like I need another gallon of oil to fill it.. (not quarts).\u00a0 \u00a0I went back to the store and bought two more gallons.\u00a0 Geez, in a car you are usually talking pints…<\/p>\n
I filled it up, ran the engine for a bit and turned the wheel a bit to get the fluid moving around.<\/p>\n
Today we are loading up the coach to head out.\u00a0\u00a0 I had just unloaded it completely as we thought the next adventure wasn’t until June.\u00a0\u00a0 But a buddy had reserved a site at San Elijo State Beach and now would be out of town.\u00a0 He knew I had never camped there and offered the reservation.\u00a0 I drove up there to look at the site as the max length listed was 35′ and that wouldn’t work for our coach.\u00a0\u00a0 I scoped out the site.\u00a0 It was very large and overlooked the water.\u00a0\u00a0 But I wasn’t sure I could fit my RV in there and was about to send a text explaining I probably couldn’t use his reservation.\u00a0 Just then as I was driving away, I spotted a large Prevost bus driving in, so I turned around and followed him.\u00a0\u00a0 He pulled it into the site next to the one that could be mine.\u00a0 That Prevost looked as long as my coach, so I got out and knocked on the door, asking the driver how long he was.\u00a0 His reply was 40′, and that he has camped there many times and he thinks most of the sites will fit his coach.<\/p>\n
Needless to say,\u00a0 I texted my buddy and bought that reservation from him.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 It’s dry camping, no electric, water or sewer, but a beautiful view!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
I’ve spent the time since getting back from Tucson checking into maintenance items I learned about during the Camp Freightliner class, and other chores, like\u00a0 working on the sprinkler system and putting in some flowers and new plants in the renovated front yard. I watched a video and proceeded to drain my generator’s coolant and … <\/p>\n