So hey y'all, It's Halloween day, 2017 and we are leaving Dickson Tennessee to head to Westmoreland Tenn for three night and then off to West Virginia. We were planning on staying in WV for most of the month of Nov, but that will depend on night time temps. We didn't design the bus for "cold" weather. Below 50degrees at night is kinda uncomfortable. Heaters going full blast is fine if electric is included, but when its separate, you can see the dial speed up hahaha!
So anyway, God had shown us the great hospitality of the South, along with letting us meet some great people. While we can't wait to move on, it was great being here.
West Virginia (and then back to the ocean for more surfing) here we come!
God Bless y'all!
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Saturday, October 7, 2017
Deer Lodge........ NOT! 10/7/17
Sooooo, prayers have been answered, the fuel filter was the problem! 5 minute fix and we are running like new! God put the people in our path who had the knowledge and the part we needed.
If you're in Missoula, MT and have any issues or questions, stop by Inland Truck Parts & Service and talk to either Mark or Randy. Both guys know their stuff. (406-728-7413) They didn't have the filter we needed, but called around, found one and reserved it for us. Then gave us exact directions on how to get there (Napa)
When we got to Napa, God helped us again. They were having their 1 week only filter sale, 50% off! So less than $8.00 and 5 minutes and we are rolling!
So now we are at Billings MT KOA, which is the very first KOA ever made. We played some mini golf after dinner, had a long, hot, and Free shower, and now we are using free wifi to update! $35 forthe night includes the showers and toilets which are open 24/7 and heated, pull through sites which easily fit our 32ft bus with our Jeep Wrangler attached, a nice picnic table, fire pit, and metal swing. In the summer they open the pool and jacuzzi, but it's kinda cool and raining, so it's closed.
So after an almost 300 mile drive its good to sit and relax being warm, and clean, and comfy. Tomorrow we plan to try a long day, 400+ miles, because we don't want to be forced to rush to get to where we are going (Tenn) by the 14th.
So I'll sign off for now, but don't forget to praise the Lord for His mercy and grace.
If you're in Missoula, MT and have any issues or questions, stop by Inland Truck Parts & Service and talk to either Mark or Randy. Both guys know their stuff. (406-728-7413) They didn't have the filter we needed, but called around, found one and reserved it for us. Then gave us exact directions on how to get there (Napa)
When we got to Napa, God helped us again. They were having their 1 week only filter sale, 50% off! So less than $8.00 and 5 minutes and we are rolling!
So now we are at Billings MT KOA, which is the very first KOA ever made. We played some mini golf after dinner, had a long, hot, and Free shower, and now we are using free wifi to update! $35 forthe night includes the showers and toilets which are open 24/7 and heated, pull through sites which easily fit our 32ft bus with our Jeep Wrangler attached, a nice picnic table, fire pit, and metal swing. In the summer they open the pool and jacuzzi, but it's kinda cool and raining, so it's closed.
So after an almost 300 mile drive its good to sit and relax being warm, and clean, and comfy. Tomorrow we plan to try a long day, 400+ miles, because we don't want to be forced to rush to get to where we are going (Tenn) by the 14th.
So I'll sign off for now, but don't forget to praise the Lord for His mercy and grace.
Deer Lodge, MT
Hey y'all. It's Oct 7th and we are in a truck stop in Deer Lodge Montana. We pulled in last night while on the way to Butte because we were losing power. 45mph in a 65mph zone (80mph for cars) is not good. The bus was blowing gray-ish-blue smoke when trying to "push it" to get up to 50/55mph. Let off, smoke stops. After some research, we've found the smoke is from incomplete combustion..... To much fuel in the cylinders (throttle to the floor - no change in rpms - extra fuel that isn't burnt right - smoke). So no worries there.
As for the loss of power, we are finding that we might have a partially plugged fuel filter. For one at Napa, will install it shortly.
Please pray everything works out.... 2000 miles at 45mph would take forever!
God bless!
As for the loss of power, we are finding that we might have a partially plugged fuel filter. For one at Napa, will install it shortly.
Please pray everything works out.... 2000 miles at 45mph would take forever!
God bless!
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