12/17/2008
purchased another apollo today. brought it home after fueling at costco for 1.59 a gallon.
after I got home the batteries were almost dead, don't know if the alt. is working.
[Pre travel list]
9. Tire pressure ---d0ne
29. Brake fluid /check -done----
39. Power cord on reel. --done
20. U-joints from ‘82 ---done
38. Cover overbackvent. didn't bringbattery charger done
43. Tow chain----lost /otherstep
outside porch lights
brake leaks none observed yet
gas problems when hot bought metal for shield, need to install yet 2/23/ installled heat shield
lug nuts/tighten
backup lights can't find bulbs yet
oil leak????
check alt. regulator
modify trailer tool box spare tire storage started done
trailer hitch
check solar panel cost 1600plus for 200 watt total setu
led lights got one above chair couple more bedroom/bath
radio/cd player installed and working.
fuel pump switch installed done
alignment closed left side 2 turns for test
brake pads
1/13/2009
Let for Yuma.Much delay waiting for DMV to issue permit
7:20 AM 1/22/2009
Finally made it to Yuma. Got here, sandbar park yesterday afternoon and are dry camping until a space i9s available.
Motorhome is doing good, added almost a gallon of oil on the the way last couple qts in Quartzite.
Rear mastr cylinder was empty of fluid, front was low in both sides, that was in Qtzte also.
seem to have problem starting after stop when hot, eighter vapor in lines or dirty filter and vapor.
7:54 AM 1/25/09
Worked on bath exhaust fan yesterday but didn't hook up wiring and working up above my head might have messed up my neck.
Had a dizzy spell with nausea when I rtied to turn on my right side, when it subsided I turned on my left side with some motion distortion but not as bad. Red light indicator was what stuck in my mind then red glow on wall when I turned on my left side. I closed the cover that holds the switch and indicators.
Sun up, beautiful morning again.started cleaning paint and tires, need polisher.
light bulbs in isle lights
change bullet light buobs in bedroom
got polisher yesterday, not much help
modify heater hose bypass done
8:14 AM 1/26/09
Slept ok last night, had episodes of spinning dizzy spell getting up been up for a while and still experienceing some dizzyness when I move my head or eyes. It occu8rred to me that a number of insect bites I got when we had dinner with Joe and Pat might be the cause as first time wasssss after a rash of flea bites some 3 yrs ago.
Still dry camping with no space available today, been 5 nights now and battertis still are holding out.
9:35 AM 1/28/2009
skipped meds yesterday so 2 days without, took them today as bp bit high. Vertigo still with me, improving some but still causing me to extreme care.
warming up some and by weekend should be high 70's
6:45 AM 1/31/2009
I lent joe my adjustable hitch yesterday then had to make a shelf to store toolbox on.
Haven't loked at water pump leak yet.
BP bit high as I haven,t taken meds in thee days.
1/8/2009
worked on power problem most of the day, removing bed and both night stand/cabinets to gain access to wireing and junction boxes only to trace the problem to a tripped GFI recepticle in the bathroom. it turns off all power to all recepticles when tripped'
2/25/2009
took foday, found out meds went to ny, lynns by email to sam
bought back sling at farm market yesterday, seems to help with back pain
2/27/2009
I called the pharmacy today then emailed the DR.
conflicting inffffformation from pharmacy:
1. Rx#
According to our records, a refill for this prescription is being requested too soon.
You can order this prescription on 04/30/09.
For more information, call the pharmacy number shown on your prescription label.
2. Rx#
According to our records, a refill for this prescription is being requested too soon.
You can order this prescription on 04/30/09.
Please delete this prescription number.
this is what I got when trying to re-fill after not getting the 0one I orderedd 2/9/09
3/31/2009
I bought aluminum angle to mount the panels today, about 48.00
started running wire and mounted the controller.
4/1/2009
I started the installation this morning but a ranger told us we had to move out so they could have prisoners clear brush. moved across the road and finished the first panel and powered up. around 6 PM so no real sun uuntil tomorrow.
4/3/2009
Fabed brackets to anchor second panel and got panel installed although the wind was pretty stong, got done install and powered up around 4:30
seems to be working well and charging at good rate.
4/6/2009
went to mexico again and had my glasses/eyes checked, still blurry right eye said he couldn't do the correction so it wasn't blurry.
4/8/2009
Took battery back and was told by larry it had not been installed before the marks were from attacheing charger(with bolts?0 he said yes, (high amperage), I got another one 'supposedely not charged but voltage 2was identicle as the other one that was supposedly charged. very unfriendly with the interaction, although he was kind and nice with the customer he was selling and installing solar for while I waited.
came back and installed the new battery and it's fine.
When I got the first one I questioned the wet spot near the neg. terminal, he said something spilled on it and offered to wipe it. When I got the second one he pointed out that it also had a damp spot on it........Leaking f4rom a sealed battery?????????????????
Got the car on trailer and made tie down located for back wheels.
4/9/2009
Getting ready to seccure car and head to Quartsitze this morning.8:28 AM
gotta get gas on way out. decided corner station is besst place.
[rv park]
dessert gardens 3:57 PM will stay here a few days before contacting lorene about parts.
4/13/2009
4:06 PM been pretty sore/achey few days.
might take car off later and go out some
4/16/2009
Left for parker after getting gas at loves, propane at the pitstop and got to lorene's about 2:00.
Mounted the spare carrier and tire then second spare on trailer. li9ttle stuff differeent places, cabinet and ice maker in car, furnace in it's place in MH.
finally got done about 6:00 pm'
had dinner and went to bed
fuel switch was jamming si I couldn't select rear tank, got that fixed while sam was at safeway.
7:37 AM Earp CA
4/17/2009
Had a bad leg night, leg cramps with toes twisting curling up and hurting. stretching was the only way to relieve them, cramps and pain
All loaded up and ready to head back barstow is the destination today if wind is not too severe, it blowing some now.
4/18/2009
Barstow on way back home
9:17 PM in santa nella for the tight, traveled from Barstow, App: 300 miles
[85 Apollo] 4/29/2009
Got the engine running with the Rochester from the '82. Turned it around and was surprised how well it ran with all but the smog pump andddd headers installed. Got the emissions routing from mitchell online tuesday night, using '84 model yr CA rather then federal requirements.
4/30/2009
4:31 AM Haven't experirnced vertigo for the past 3 mornings which was a surprise.
Last time was when I took headers off the '82 last sunday and again when I moved the gas line under the '85 on Monday.
