Saturday, February 21, 2015

Saturday in the Park...Errr Storage Lot

With the less than stellar performance of Giant RV in Montclair, CA, we were relieved that both after-market installers were able to come to us. It would have been nice to have the work already done, and not necessitate our using our Saturdays to finalize what should have happened in the six weeks the dealer had the rig. Still, not making the drive back to Montclair, and not having to listen to more excuses was a better solution at this point.

Today was the Tyron install on the front tires.  Two things we don't mind spending money on are tires and brakes. Nothing in life is guaranteed, but extra caution in critical areas is worth the peace of mind. Some things you buy and hope you never, ever need them.

Like many nice storage places, ours does not permit mechanical work on, or the washing of, the rigs that are stored there. However, the owner was very generous in allowing us to get the non-messy installations done on site.  There are a couple of areas with three empty parking spots together that provide plenty of room for the work, and one was just across the "aisle" from our spot.

Jeff checked in when he was on his way first thing this morning, and again when he was about 15 minutes out. Awesome. Big smile, firm handshake, he arrived ready to get to work. 

We had assured the lot owner we would be with the rig for all the work, and this one was only going to be about 90 minutes. So Bill pulled out a camp chair and I popped over to a nearby store to pick up a couple items for the upcoming wedding.

There are so many mobile install/clean/repair businesses now, and their set ups are usually pretty fascinating.  Jeff and his Tyron gear were no different.



Everything needed to do the job


Generator, compressor, special giant tire holder contraption that pushed the deflated tire down to expose the rim for the install without taking the tire completely off. All from that little truck. Plus large and small tools, hoses, etc.

The pitch of the spot was perfect for the leveling jacks to lift the front tires off the ground, making the job easier and faster. Don't bother telling me we're not supposed to do that (the factory rep said it's not a problem), and it's already done :-) 

It was pretty entertaining!

Jeff cleaned up and headed out and we pulled up the jacks.  Then we put the slides out.  And turned on the basketball game.

Local channel from antenna - great picture!

Because our son Nick and his girlfriend Jillian were stopping by to see the rig for the first time!  It was so fun to "show it off", and they said all the right things.  Good kids.

Jillian took the ride around the lot with me to pull it back into our spot, and then the five of us (Tessa of course) went to lunch.

It was overcast and chillier that it has been in a couple weeks, it was asphalt and no trees, there was no view. We had to stretch our "pretenders" to make it a day at the park, but it was fun none the less.  One more thing off the list :-)



20 comments:

  1. Good for your storage guy. Those mobile techs are amazing. Seems pretty odd that your dealer doesn't mind all the terrible press he's going to get for the way he has treated you after grabbing the sale. Maybe he'll be out of business in 18 months. It would be very nice of you to put some bad reviews out there in cyberland to warn others of their fate. That is one mighty purdy lookin' rig!!

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    1. With the exception of the dealer we have been so lucky with everyone we've dealt with. Even though our Jeep dealer sometimes takes a little longer than planned, they too have been great to us. I warned our sales guy (show people) what I was posting. He said - Do it!

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    1. Such a great feeling!! Just a couple more to go :-)

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  3. Your dealer sure turned out to be a jerk. It's a nice thing that all the finishing touches could be taken care of on the storage lot. I bet the both of you enjoyed watching that basketball game from inside the motorhome. It's not going to be long now and you'll be on the road.

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    1. Yep, we're like a couple kids just hanging out in it :-) It's getting closer!!

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  4. We know all about on-site work :-)
    Glad your storage lot let you do the work there instead of moving the rig.

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    1. It was so convenient. We love having the work come to us, and I'm sure your customers really appreciate you! Permacoat goes on next Saturday after I get it washed on Friday - lots of fun!

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  5. I admire you patience with that dealer Jodee!

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    1. Thanks Janna :-) At this point I'd call it more avoidance than patience.

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  6. Safety first, as you said. How nice that you are able to get the service to come to you. Sure make life easier:)

    Don't you just love showing your new home to others!! Glad all the right comments were made:)

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    1. I was pretty surprised they could do those big tires on site! I can't wait to "move in" so we can really make it our own - then it will be even more fun to share it :-)

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  7. Nice TV! I never caught this ... are you guys going to get a dish?

    Jim

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    1. It came with the satellite in place, we would have to get the Direct TV box(es) which we're waiting to see if we want later. There are four of those nice TV's - it's crazy!

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  8. Step by step! So exciting that you're getting everything ready and "playing house" in your rig, even if it's just for a few hours in the storage facility lot. Your rig looks so beautiful!

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    1. Thanks Laurel - I'm still surprised every time I see it that it's actually ours! We love just being in it for part of a day :-)

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  9. Kind of like playing house to watch TV in the lot. Glad the storage folks allowed your repairs. Getting closer every day.

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    1. It really is :-) With the black out shades I can literally "hide out" in there! We have so many countdowns now......

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  10. so enjoying riding along with the two of you as you prepare for this 'great adventure'.....always look forward to your posts!
    nothing like spending time in your rig,even if it is in the storage area!

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    1. Thanks Sue! I know you can "relate" to much of the preparation and are glad to have it behind you :-) Yep, we're like little kids with a new toy.

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