We had planned to leave last Friday, waiting out winds and snow the previous two days but when we tried to put the slide in it would come in about an inch, no more. We tried all our normal tricks (we’ve had trouble with the slide since purchase) but it was no-go. We had really enjoyed our newly working slide after it got fixed at the factory but it sure was coming in a LOT differently than before. We’ve used the slide many times since leaving the factory without incident, so this was a surprise. We called the factory and they suggested doing the manual crank. Trying this resulted in horrifically bent metal beneath the entire slide. So we were most definitely stuck. You can’t travel with the slide out. AmeriCamp promised to send someone from the factory (luckilly, we’re still very close to Syracuse) out today; simply to get the slide IN. Once the slide is in, we’ll take it back to Syracuse, drop it at the factory, head to the Oakwood (again!!) and wait for repairs. So, that is where we sit. I’m beginning to think we’re the only family who can take a week to travel through Kansas and two weeks to traverse Indiana.
Growing roots
October 16th, 2006 · 5 Comments
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1 TaTa // Oct 16, 2006 at 9:08 am
I remember being in some states and thinking we’d never get into a neighboring state (Arizona is one state that comes to mind). However, we were not under constraints of RV problems, so we hope this can be fixed soon and have you all on your way to Wisc.
That you find yourselves in so beautiful and inviting a place will hopefully make the “wait” worthwhile. Have you done any more “house hunting”? We totally enjoyed looking at the places you linked, and salivated at the wonderous prices being asked ….
Special hugs to each of you,
TaTa
2 DeeDee Ramsey // Oct 16, 2006 at 9:27 am
Back and Forth, Back and Forth!!! Sorry about
all the trouble you all are having with your RV, but the bright side is that it will get fixed and maybe all will be well soon. Better it happen now while your closer to the factory than when your hundreds of miles away.
You and your family sound so much more happier now that Michael is gone. Not to be ditching him, but Jamie is dancing, kids are laughing and you sound happy.
Hay, It appears Oakdale (Oakridge?) is not all that bad to be stuck at. Do they pay for your guys meals there? Man, what a spread they put on. (I read your link to it)
Be safe ya all.
Dee
3 Heidi Snavley // Oct 18, 2006 at 4:45 pm
Just found your blog through another unschooler blog. We got back a few months ago from being on the road for six months and are missing it terribly. Unfortunately not all of our kids are on board with us for living in the motorhome full time. We have never had issues with our slide but lost a level in Las Cruces, NM. Good luck!!
4 peepnroosmom // Oct 21, 2006 at 8:18 pm
Ha! I thought we were the only family that called it “roast beast”.
Beautiful pictures.
5 Bonny // Oct 22, 2006 at 11:56 am
HURRAY for heaading north!!!
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