Break downs or accidents

[sl1966]

I'm curious to know how you handle circumstances when the van has to stay at the shop for an extended period of time?<div><br></div>

 

[She]

Sleep at the shop in the van. The owner is a friend of mine. Says its OK. Other wise I have friends in the area. They also have real showers and cable. My job also has a comfy recliner in a room in the back....maybe not.

 

[mockturtle]

I agree with <b>She</b>.&nbsp; When DH &amp; I fulltimed, we stayed in our coach when it was in the shop.&nbsp; If they wouldn't have let us, we'd have taken it somewhere else.&nbsp;&nbsp; We never had a breakdown, though...just scheduled maintenance and remodeling. <br>

 

[SoulRaven]

Well I have been lucky and everything seems to work fine till I get back to home base and get whatever needs fixin', fixed... But my plan is pretty simple, on my insurance I have a rider for a rental car for accidents or repairs... I would rent a van and transfer the needed gear and camp out till it is fixed... Then the problem is paying for the fix... LOL <br>

 

[stude53]

<p style="margin: 0px;">She, Mockturtle and SoulRaven ...</p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;">All good answers. Thanks for your insight.</p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;">Bob</p>

 

[sl1966]

I guess they (the repair shops) try and get you repaired a little faster then?&nbsp;<div><br></div>

 

[mockturtle]

I guess they (the repair shops) try and get you repaired a little faster then?&nbsp;<div><br></div>

<br>Yep! <img src="https://vanlivingforum.com/images/boards/smilies/wink.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle"><br>

 

[sl1966]

Yep! <img src="https://vanlivingforum.com/images/boards/smilies/wink.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle">

<div><br></div><div>Very nice&nbsp;<img border="0" align="absmiddle" src="https://vanlivingforum.com/images/boards/smilies/biggrin.gif"></div><div><br></div>

 

[akrvbob]

I carry a small tent big enough to get by in for a week or two. If there is a RV park nearby I will stay there and wait. Tent spaces are usually fairly reasonable and you can use their bathhouse for bathroom, shower. Bob<br>&nbsp;<br>

 

[Willy]

&nbsp;I carry so many tools that I've yet to visit a mechanic. Have rebuilt an engine (Volkswagen at the time) on the side of the road before. <br>