We started this morning, rather late, but it was before noon! Seems the paper backing on the floor was a bit easier to scrape today. By 1:30 P.M. we were setting the first vinyl tile in place. We just completed a basic rectangle and will fill the edges tomorrow. We will have pictures of the floor pre-vinyl on Blue Road Blogger later this evening.
And about the truck. Eliminated the fuel solenoid shut-off as a problem as I wired the solenoid in the on position and the #9 engine fuse still blows. It could be the fuel heater as it is on the #9 curcuit. Looks like we will have the manual fuel cut off cable tomorrow. Then I will be able to get it to the transmission shop for a rebuild. Wouldn't it be great if it was the transmission and the rebuild fixed the problem?
21st century American Nomads
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Friday, May 6, 2011
FRIDAY and the rain has blown through
It is Friday again. Usually it is a good thing, but lately they seem to be coming a little faster. Rained for a few hours, mostly a drizzle, but here in North Carolina when the clouds roll in the temperature rolls down. It doesn't take long to realize how cold intolerant you are when it's 60* and you need a jacket to be comfortable outside.
Pictures and work on the floor tomorrow--gotta make it happen.
The truck diagnosis is back full circle as I know believe my original concern--the fuel solenoid being bad ---is probably correct. Time to remove one piece of electronic and replace it with good old fashion MANUAL technology. Going to the parts store for a choke cable and turn the fuel shut-off to a push-pull system.
Pictures and work on the floor tomorrow--gotta make it happen.
The truck diagnosis is back full circle as I know believe my original concern--the fuel solenoid being bad ---is probably correct. Time to remove one piece of electronic and replace it with good old fashion MANUAL technology. Going to the parts store for a choke cable and turn the fuel shut-off to a push-pull system.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Is it tiled yet?
Still looking at the paper backing on the floor of the 5er. It's already Friday and I would love to see tile on it this Saturday. Like the Little Engine that Could, I think I can still see the floor tiled by Saturday---sometime.
Our other concern is having the 5er washed. Sitting out side in the North Carolina elemens, weather can take its toll. Between the rain and the pine pollen (eveything goes green between March 12 and April 21), exteriors of vehicles and trailers begin to look a little dull and moldy. Along the way we will be looking for a cover..Yeah another thing to store and carry.-Then there is getting it to the roof and putting it on.
I'd share some news aboutthe Dodge 2500 and dead-pedal syndrome, but there really is no news. I did tighten the ABS system mounting bolts. It appears the trailer idiot technicians at the shop loosened the mounts, left out a bolt and that was causing the the unit to jump around resulting in an unsttable ground situation and then poser surges that bkew the #9 engine fuse. I tightened the mounts so any improvement is yet to be noted...
Our other concern is having the 5er washed. Sitting out side in the North Carolina elemens, weather can take its toll. Between the rain and the pine pollen (eveything goes green between March 12 and April 21), exteriors of vehicles and trailers begin to look a little dull and moldy. Along the way we will be looking for a cover..Yeah another thing to store and carry.-Then there is getting it to the roof and putting it on.
I'd share some news aboutthe Dodge 2500 and dead-pedal syndrome, but there really is no news. I did tighten the ABS system mounting bolts. It appears the trailer idiot technicians at the shop loosened the mounts, left out a bolt and that was causing the the unit to jump around resulting in an unsttable ground situation and then poser surges that bkew the #9 engine fuse. I tightened the mounts so any improvement is yet to be noted...
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Too many projects
Preparing to go full time, getting the website going, the blogs, the reduction of stuff, and now the Dodge 2500 wants attention.
A while back the ABS and Brake lights came on. They would go out after awile, come onlater...then the speedometer quit...now the #9 engine fuse blows whenever it feels the neeed.
We have the speedometer working now. The lights are out TEMPORARILY. Seem to come back when the truck bounces just so on the road and WHAM--the #9 engine fuse blows..
Less time to do more stuff. Banging around under the hood while the truck is running, I get the lights to come on when I whack the ABS controller. Now I have to remember where I saw it for $112....what website was that?
A while back the ABS and Brake lights came on. They would go out after awile, come onlater...then the speedometer quit...now the #9 engine fuse blows whenever it feels the neeed.
We have the speedometer working now. The lights are out TEMPORARILY. Seem to come back when the truck bounces just so on the road and WHAM--the #9 engine fuse blows..
Less time to do more stuff. Banging around under the hood while the truck is running, I get the lights to come on when I whack the ABS controller. Now I have to remember where I saw it for $112....what website was that?
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Auctions and Educational Shows
Written by my friend Melvin Strong
I can't believe that my blog has been going for fifteen months already. This is my anniversary blog and I have a special show I want to talk about. The show is called "Auction Kings" on the Discovery Channel and it is my favorite educational show. Someday, when I graduate high school, I want to own my own auction house in Nevada and sell high dollar materials to all of the gangsters in the area. This show has helped me to understand how the auction process works and what to look for from antique collectors. My dad will sometimes change the channel to a show about direct TV and I learned so much from it.
I can't believe that my blog has been going for fifteen months already. This is my anniversary blog and I have a special show I want to talk about. The show is called "Auction Kings" on the Discovery Channel and it is my favorite educational show. Someday, when I graduate high school, I want to own my own auction house in Nevada and sell high dollar materials to all of the gangsters in the area. This show has helped me to understand how the auction process works and what to look for from antique collectors. My dad will sometimes change the channel to a show about direct TV and I learned so much from it.
Monday, May 2, 2011
A cruise to Australia
Thanks for the article from Glenda Hanson
My family loves to go on cruises. We always make sure to go on one at least once a year. Our favorite destination is Australia. We have been twice so far. In fact, we are planning to take another cruise there sometime in the near future. This time, we are also going to take some friends with us. My husband and I have two kids, so we are going to allow them to each take a friend as well. This way, they will have others to hang out with once we are on the ship.
Before we head out for our cruise, we always make sure to set the home
security alarm. Then, it is all about having a carefree, good time. Australia is our fav! orite destination for a number of reasons. The main reason is due to the beautiful scenery. It is an amazing place and the water is so clear. Not only that, but there is a lot to do. There are really cool excursions that you can take once you arrive at the country. My favorite is when we go snorkeling.
My family loves to go on cruises. We always make sure to go on one at least once a year. Our favorite destination is Australia. We have been twice so far. In fact, we are planning to take another cruise there sometime in the near future. This time, we are also going to take some friends with us. My husband and I have two kids, so we are going to allow them to each take a friend as well. This way, they will have others to hang out with once we are on the ship.
Before we head out for our cruise, we always make sure to set the home
security alarm. Then, it is all about having a carefree, good time. Australia is our fav! orite destination for a number of reasons. The main reason is due to the beautiful scenery. It is an amazing place and the water is so clear. Not only that, but there is a lot to do. There are really cool excursions that you can take once you arrive at the country. My favorite is when we go snorkeling.
Check list for out of doors activities
We have been in several places during the past year when we realized the need for good footwear. One place in particular was when we were doing the water falls tour in Western North Carolina. Though a pair of boots would have been great, we wondered if Asics Sneakers would have been better than the 4 year old shoes we were wearing.
Years ago when I rode my bicycle cross country--from Virginia to Oregon--I had a very good pair of cycling shoes. The problem was after riding, I needed to change out of the cycling shoes thta had cleats into something I could walk in. I generally wore something similiar to Nike Lunar Glide when I was going to be chilling or walking on packed ground for any period of time.
If I find I am going to be doing more than just walking; if I am jumping or playing with our dogs Lola and Kramer, I remember there are shoes like the Nike Shox Turbo 10 that provide the extra cushion my feet need when chasing Lola to get the frisbee she refuses to drop. Kramer is much better at playing catch the frisbee, whereas Lola turns it into a game of keep away just to see me run.
Years ago when I rode my bicycle cross country--from Virginia to Oregon--I had a very good pair of cycling shoes. The problem was after riding, I needed to change out of the cycling shoes thta had cleats into something I could walk in. I generally wore something similiar to Nike Lunar Glide when I was going to be chilling or walking on packed ground for any period of time.
If I find I am going to be doing more than just walking; if I am jumping or playing with our dogs Lola and Kramer, I remember there are shoes like the Nike Shox Turbo 10 that provide the extra cushion my feet need when chasing Lola to get the frisbee she refuses to drop. Kramer is much better at playing catch the frisbee, whereas Lola turns it into a game of keep away just to see me run.
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