AUG 12-18 2018 - Goshen, Indiana - FROG International - Page 135

Wayne Joan · 08-20-2018, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Papaduck

We got home this afternoon after spending the night at Spring Hills Campground in Cave City, KY. What an awesome experience for the DW and I as "First Timers" to to this Rally. We met so many wonderful people and made several new friends, especially those around us (Jim, Kathie, Wayne X2, Joan, Jan, Rick, Carolyn, Dennis) that took us under their wings and guided us through the Goshen Rally experience . Our rescue fur baby, Cuddles, was also impressed/overwhelmed with all of her new friends. I was surprised/impressed with the number of FR3'rs that were at the Rally. Lots of valuable information shared between us.

Lastly, a great big Shout Out to Bob and Cindy for organizing such an awesome event. One can only imagine the amount of time and effort it took you to pull this off (even pulling a few strings to get a beautiful Rainbow to show itself just before the concert on Friday! The same goes for all of those that volunteered. Awesome, Awesome, Awesome!!!!

Already making plans for next year that will include stepping up as volunteers. Next stop Bamaganza 2018 in October.

See ya next year.

We enjoyed spending time with You and Donna too.

doc73 · 08-20-2018, 10:15 AM

Well.. Changing another tire.. Another lions heads rim failed. Failed in the same way, weld was burned through the material and a pin hole leak. Different side and not one of the new rims they sent out.. Guess I should have saved my rim issue for Goshen! Haha!

Cowracer · 08-20-2018, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by doc73

You left some nice oil puddles behind as well... Dang ford's..

That's something totally different. I have been chasing the oil leaks for a while now. There is like 4-5 things that commonly cause oil leaks on the 7.3 and I have tackled 3 of them. Gonna try for #4 before Amana.

Hey! With 17 years and 220K miles, things loosen up.

Tim

aceinspp · 08-20-2018, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Cowracer

That's something totally different. I have been chasing the oil leaks for a while now. There is like 4-5 things that commonly cause oil leaks on the 7.3 and I have tackled 3 of them. Gonna try for #4 before Amana.

Hey! With 17 years and 220K miles, things loosen up.

Tim

Oil just got thinner goes through small holes

in gaskets. Later RJD

packrat48 · 08-20-2018, 10:44 AM

Still in fair grounds. Ron Green of recreation Specialists came out to check axle. Need new axle and broken spring mount. Waiting to hear when they can get axle.

aceinspp · 08-20-2018, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by packrat48

Still in fair grounds. Ron Green of recreation Specialists came out to check axle. Need new axle and broken spring mount. Waiting to hear when they can get axle.

Good thing you found before you hit the road. Might have been better if caught during rally. Later RJD

spock123 · 08-20-2018, 01:08 PM

Leaving rally going home to North Carolina, going around Knoxville TN picked up something on the road, knocked a big hole in Cedar Creek. Maybe my auto body shop can fix it, it’s fiberglass

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lowbubba · 08-20-2018, 03:12 PM

Ouch!

5er_tom · 08-20-2018, 05:50 PM

Good news is there is nothing behind there. Just a propane tank, right? So if it gets wet it is no big deal.

youroo · 08-20-2018, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by packrat48

Still in fair grounds. Ron Green of recreation Specialists came out to check axle. Need new axle and broken spring mount. Waiting to hear when they can get axle.

Is Ron Green related to Red Green?

Youroo! !

DAISY BOYKIN · 08-20-2018, 06:19 PM

LOW BUBBA, my bride has stopped every Brinks truck between Goshen and
Jacksonville, FL to see if they have a check for her, even chased a couple down
some farming roads hollering out the window at the driver asking if they had any Publisher Clearing checks. she even shook a couple fellows hollering
"WHERE IS MY CHECK" ? They almost called for back up with all the screaming.

Oh well!

SlowrideHD · 08-20-2018, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Cowracer

That's something totally different. I have been chasing the oil leaks for a while now. There is like 4-5 things that commonly cause oil leaks on the 7.3 and I have tackled 3 of them. Gonna try for #4 before Amana.

Hey! With 17 years and 220K miles, things loosen up.

Tim

Oil cooler gasket? Good Luck. I had a 7.3 in an '02 F250 and ran it for 14 years. Great truck that everybody wanted when I traded.

spock123 · 08-20-2018, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 5er_tom

Good news is there is nothing behind there. Just a propane tank, right? So if it gets wet it is no big deal.

No propane tanks there. It looks like I may have to go back to Topeka IN soon and let Amish RV fix it. I can’t imagine how much the shipping costs would be, that’s one huge piece of fiberglass

packrat48 · 08-20-2018, 07:04 PM

Another night in fair grounds. starting to be surrounded by Grand Designs. At least 15 have shown up over last 2 days. Got more rain today.

Cowracer · 08-20-2018, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SlowrideHD

Oil cooler gasket? Good Luck. I had a 7.3 in an '02 F250 and ran it for 14 years. Great truck that everybody wanted when I traded.

Nah... Its definitely on the engine. Its leaking into the engine valley. My next step is replacing the Injection Pressure Regulator O-ring

Tim

aceinspp · 08-20-2018, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by spock123

No propane tanks there. It looks like I may have to go back to Topeka IN soon and let Amish RV fix it. I can’t imagine how much the shipping costs would be, that’s one huge piece of fiberglass

Body shop should be able to handle if maybe you find one that fixes Vetts. Also we have a place here that does complete repair of camper and even built a hole new slide for a 5th wheel and painted and never even knew it was in an accident. Place called Apalachee RV Center. They do a lot of repairs for all the dealers here in Atlanta. Later RJD

**Herk7769** · 08-20-2018, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by spock123

No propane tanks there. It looks like I may have to go back to Topeka IN soon and let Amish RV fix it. I can’t imagine how much the shipping costs would be, that’s one huge piece of fiberglass

Contact the Cedar Creek Factory. I would bring it back to them and let them repair it. There may be damage unseen. Also, any water intrusion can start the delamination process, so sooner rather than later.

Lou

lowbubba · 08-20-2018, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DAISY BOYKIN

LOW BUBBA, my bride has stopped every Brinks truck between Goshen and
Jacksonville, FL to see if they have a check for her, even chased a couple down
some farming roads hollering out the window at the driver asking if they had any Publisher Clearing checks. she even shook a couple fellows hollering
"WHERE IS MY CHECK" ? They almost called for back up with all the screaming.

Oh well!

So you know my pain.

Papaduck · 08-20-2018, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Wayne Joan

We enjoyed spending time with You and Donna too.

Thanks Wayne! Remember to give us a shout if/when you and Joan head south this winter.

lsauer1 · 08-20-2018, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by packrat48

Still in fair grounds. Ron Green of recreation Specialists came out to check axle. Need new axle and broken spring mount. Waiting to hear when they can get axle.

Is that Recreation Specialists in Wakarusa? If so, we had a very, very bad experience with them. Very bad service, they broke more than they fixed, then refused to fix what they broke.

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