Was up by 9 o'clock this morning. It was sunny and almost 60 degrees as I sat outside drinking my coffee.
I wanted to see if the White Lion would start, but I put it off till after 2 o'clock. I was just getting ready to turn the key, when Yuma ran out the door and over to a young lady walking towards my door.
She said that her van was stuck in the sand up the road towards the mountains and asked if I could help. We walked over to Deb's place and the three of us drove down in Deb's truck to take a look. Unfortunately, I didn't take my phone, so no pictures.
She was with another woman in a Class C Motorhome that was not stuck. She had tried to turn around and in doing so, backed off the road and into sand. She was stuck on one side all the way down to the floorboard.
They had asked another man to help and luckily, he had a big shovel and a three foot metal ramp. With a little shoveling, we got the ramp under the tire that was spinning, and the four of us pushed and out popped the van. This was her first experience at boondocking, so she's learning fast. Sand is not your friend!
Went back to the WL and the key was still in the on position waiting for me to start it. Turned the key and nothing. No sound at all. Went to the back bay where the secondary starting button is and gave it a push. Started right up!
As I was letting it warm up, I noticed my plastic radiator overflow tank repair job was not holding up and was leaking pretty badly. I took the tank off and tomorrow I will go into Yuma and see if I can get it repaired properly. Can't go anywhere till that is fixed. Need to figure out why the ignition up front doesn't work, but that's for another day.
In the later afternoon, Yuma and I joined Tom and Deb and Deb for Happy Hour before coming home for dinner.
Dinner is done and now time to relax before going to bed. Thanks for stopping by.
It's a good thing you folks were close by to help that woman and her friend. Hopefully, they won't make that mistake again. Yuma must be glad the new year's celebrations are over. Sweet little hummer.
ReplyDeleteYuma is back to normal now. I'm glad they're over.. The woman called her insurance company and they told her no tow over 50 yards from road.
DeleteDoug, That radiator overflow tank is a Ford part and may be available at a Ford dealership for less than $200. Or there are several mfgs. who make aluminum or stainless steel tanks for a bit more money. When I sold my Safari a few years ago, I had a new, in box, tank ready to install if mine sprung a leak. I purchased it on line for $168. Sorry I do not recall the dealership where I purchased it.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I stopped by Ford dealership and they had one in stock. A little more now but thank you. Great to not have to order and wait.
DeleteLovely morning.
ReplyDeleteNice to be available to help out a fellow rver.
It was beautiful today. Glad we were around to help.
DeleteVisiting together was a good way to end our day.
ReplyDeleteHopefully a repair is all the overflow tank needs. FlexSpray? Didn't you use that on your tank leak, last trip?
ReplyDeleteOnly failed once to lure a humming bird while boondocked in the Borrego Desert. They are some very social friends. Glad you help them out too.
Repairs wouldn't hold up too long. Got a new one today. Love the little Hummingbirds.
DeleteThats one of the reasons I was reluctant to boondock. Getting stuck is not fun. Nice of you guys to help her out!!
ReplyDeleteJust turn on the charm when stuck and someone will help.
DeleteGreat the WL started up! You know all about backing off the edge of the road! Very nice you were all able to help her out. Take care out there and be safe!
ReplyDeleteI almost forgot about that one, Steve. Thanks for reminding me. We all need help once in awhile.
DeleteNice that you were able to help out a fellow rv'er. I love hummingbirds!
ReplyDeleteFelt good. She was so distressed but so happy when it zoomed out of the sand.
DeleteIt was a peaceful ending to a busy day, sitting with friends.
ReplyDeleteDeb
Yes. I enjoy the wind down discussions.
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