So the day started out quite nicely. We got up to sunshine and blue skies and even though the temperature was a little chilly at 39 degrees, seriously no complaints. We know what real cold is. Even though there were things we want to get done today there was no big rush. We enjoyed our coffee and an early lunch our goal was to pull out around 1 o'clock to go take care of dumping the black tanks and fill our fresh water tank. In between we started to get things ready for a move. Even though it is a short one I still like to get things off of shelves and stored especially when Tom is in here alone. When I am along I can at least get up and catch things...😊
We discussed the "plan" while enjoying our morning coffee. Once Tom was on his way I would take a ride out to see if either of the two spots we wanted to move to were available. If the spot we really wanted to park in was open I would just park put out our chairs and wait for him to return. The back up plan, if this did not work out, involved me taking a ride to check out a couple of more places we had talked about and once Tom was done having his fun at LaPosa South he would just park and wait to hear from me. All sounds pretty cut and dry does it not?
With everything done Tom started the engine and hit the button to retract the leveling jacks. Nothing and I mean nothing happened. So he started the troubleshooting, checking the fuse etc...there is a list. Nothing worked so then he started making phone calls to get some help from someone who hopefully could fix our problem. One guy would not come out to BLM land, another does not work on hydraulic jacks, another's machine said leave a message but also said he was backed up a week with jobs. By then it was getting late and we did need water so Tom headed in to get that. Tomorrow he will make a couple more phone calls including one to hopefully find someone to come out and pump out our black tank. So that is the short version of today's fun.
One nice thing in all of this our neighbor came over to see if there was anything he could do to help. Then later stopped back to see how things were going. A nice gentleman who as he left turned and said, if there is anything I can do just ask. Living this lifestyle as any of you who have read this blog for a while know was our retirement dream. One of the best but unexpected things about this lifestyle has been the wonderful people we have met along the way. Some have become what we hope will be lifelong friends. Others like this gentleman have just come in our lives for a moment but all have reaffirmed how many truly wonderful people there are in this world.
So no pictures were taken all day then around 5 o'clock I decided to take a short walk and the pictures below are from that walk. Just some fun pictures from around our site.
Taken with the Photo Illustration Effect on my camera.
Sometimes using the Photo Illustration Effect is a fail.
Today I did like this one and the one above.
As I sat this evening watching the sun set I looked across at
this Saguaro standing tall looking at the same sunset.
Shirley, this picture is for you.
We are glad you stopped by!
If you have time to leave a comment we would enjoy hearing from you.
So sorry to hear about your jack problems. I hope they get resolved soon. Enjoy reading your blog.
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoy reading the blog, Romy, and thank you for saying so.
DeleteIt's bad any time you have a mechanical problem but you are fortunate that you're not stuck to a schedule.
ReplyDeleteBe Safe and Enjoy!
It's about time.
No it is not fun anytime to have something go wrong but now that are tanks are pumped out that makes things a little more relaxed. Plus, we do have some one coming to look at it. Plus we are parked in a nice spot.
DeleteThat's terrible. I hope you find someone to help soon. Since there is just me, I don't put mine down just for that reason. They might not go up. Glad you're near help and not way in the sticks. The pictures were neat and I really like the moon and American Flag picture.
ReplyDeleteWe do have someone coming out in the next couple of days. Otherwise, Jerry called and shared a way for Tom to get them up. So it is looking good that we will at least get them retracted. Glad you liked that picture.
DeleteFingers crossed that you are able to get someone out to fix your jacks!
ReplyDeleteTom did find someone and he will be out in a couple of days. Thank you for the finger crossing.
DeleteSorry to hear. I found this.
ReplyDeleteThe majority of RV leveling jack systems are made by the HWH Corporation which uses a pressurized hydraulic system to handle the load.
With spring release and power retract systems there is usually a manual release valve for each jack.
First, you need to find the hydraulic control unit. Also double-check to make sure no people, pets or belongings are under the RV.
Hope u can get them working.
Rose Anne, thank you for the information we truly appreciate you passing it on. We have a guy coming out so fingers crossed he can fix it our get them retracted.
DeleteYeah, those hydraulic systems can be a pain. On mine I had to release the pressure on each jack valve and they came up just fine. No idea why, I was just glad they worked. Hoping you get a fix soon!!
ReplyDeleteThat was what Jerry called and shared with Tom as far as how to get them up. Tom found someone who is going to come out and see if he can fix the problem. At least we are in a good spot, not our favorite, but still with some nice views.
DeleteThank you for the beautiful flag picture :)! OH Deb sure hope the jack issue turns out to be easy. Funny how they worked when you put them down and now they don't UHHHH..would be so frustrating...uhoh now I'm frustrated for you! haha. Beautiful pictures around your campground for sure!! hugs!
ReplyDeleteAs I was looking through the viewfinder to take the picture I thought of you, glad you liked it. This is not a bad spot at all which is a good thing since we are stuck her right now...lol It may sound strange but once we had the tanks pumped out my frustration about everything calmed down considerably. Then when the guy called back and Tom said he sounds like he knows what he is doing I just feel optimistic now that it will be taken care of. Of course, after we pay the bill the frustration may return...lol hugs
DeleteSorry to hear of the trouble with the jacks. Hope it all works out and yes, we have to agree. This lifestyle brings all kinds of new 'friends' out of the woodwork. Sometimes the cost isn't (can't be) important, we all signed up for it, right? :)
ReplyDeleteThanks and I am optimistic that they will be taken care of. The cost, to be honest it will be nice if it is an easy inexpensive fix, will go in the home repair column. Though, I have to confess it would be nice to get through one winter without any extra expenses...yes, I am a dreamer...LOL
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