Monday, August 20, 2012

We managed to get back on the road today.  After spending three nights in Henderson the technician was able to diagnose tire problems and not suspension problems.  The belts had slipped inside the tire and allowed it to bulge just enough to allow the tires to rub.  We could not see it from the outside, so tire problems just didn't register.  The tire looked intact from the outside.  Certainly not what we expected, but so glad to know what we needed to do.  Four new tires on the fifth wheel and several hundred dollars later we finally left Nevada heading for Mesa, AZ.
We left via Boulder City and drove over the new bridge that spans the canyon at the Hoover Dam.  The new construction has high concrete walls and we could see nothing.  The old bridge was so scenic and the view was spectacular.  Now, apparently you must pull off the highway to see the dam.  It is such a great place to stop and see the grandeur of nature combined with the construction of man.
Tonight we are in Golden Valley just outside Kingman, AZ.  The RV park has lots of old tractors and farm equipment sitting around, plus this old carraige.



 It's still 100 degrees outside and getting dark. But we have 50amps and both AC's going so it's very comfortable inside. Lots of lightning strikes, clouds and thunder storms all around us.


We will be in Mesa by noon tomorrow, get settled at our RV park and then spend time with Doyle's Aunt Betty.
For every obstacle that Satan throws out in our direction, the Lord puts someone in our path to help us and allow those obstacles to be crushed.  I'm so thankful to know that we are being watched over and protected.

2 comments:

  1. I also had tire problems on our first 5th wheel. Those tires were undersized for the weight. I repalced them all with higher rated tires. I'm glad it was not the suspension. Now on to SC.

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