Post 7-28-2014 Kenai to Anchorage

Post 7-28-2014 Kenai to Anchorage

BAH, HUMBUG!!!. Yesterday we started getting ready to depart Kenai and head for Anchorage. Didn’t work. The front slide wouldn't come in, so I climbed under the coach to investigate. The repair we made in Branson (I think), replacing the bolt that connects the gear with the motor,  broke again, it  sheared off.   I couldn't get under the bus because of my back so there wasn't anything I could do.  I did try but couldn't. We called the only repairman in the area but couldn't get him until today. So we spent a day doing laundry and writing on the blog. Got caught up finally.

After replacing it this morning, the repairman, Dan, said the wrong bolt had been installed during the last repair. It had  insufficient strength for it’s purpose. He cautioned me to not use a stronger bolt than he put in. It has to have a shear point to keep from ruining the axle and motor. That would cost big bucks.

We finally got started. Filled the LP tank, drove to Soldotna and filled with  diesel, dumped the waste tanks and filled up with fresh water. Late getting on the road, BUT, it rained! All the way to Anchorage, We are now in a Fred Meyer parking lot. Wally World had a sign up saying “no overnight parking”. So, “phooey” on them. We’ll spend our bucks with Fred.

Nita cooked a stew on the way using the inverter.  Works great with the crock pot. Delicious!!!!

Gonna get a good night’s sleep and will try to get my phone working tomorrow. Good night all.