Stranded in Quartzsite

[txmnjim]

i hope everything works out MV! this thread is making me think of a sweet b250 for sale on FB i had
dismissed out of hand thinking i don't have enough skills to keep it running, but now i'm thinking i really
just need an emergency fund AND friends
jim

 

[MotorVation]

Thanks. I can do a lot of my own work but this one I need help and tools. If it were just an alternator or similar I have the tools for it. This is frustrating but it is what it is. Believe it or not, this is the first time any vehicle of mine broke down out of state that I couldn't fix myself. Worse case scenario is being stuck at this repair shop for a while. But...at least I'm allowed to be here and that's huge.

 

[txmnjim]

amen!

 

[Zmann]

Jack Ma is handing out $1000 dollar bills at the corner of Walk-Don't Walk for anyone and everyone....

 

[Roadrunner55]

Just read your post. If you haven't solved your problem yet, I can help out. I'm an auto tech, with 47 years experience and all the tools necessary to do the repairs. I'm currently at Dome Rock BLM. Let me know if help is still needed.

 

[MotorVation]

Okay, one dude from the forum came over to see me and I've talked to another on the phone. I'll let them remain anonymous unless they want to chime in. There are a couple good possibilities but they all depend on me getting the van out of this repair shop parking lot to do the work. I called a church right down the street to see if I can park in their parking lot but got voicemail. Fingers crossed.

Thanks for the support guys. I don't feel as stuck as I did yesterday. 

So, with the new possibilities due to this forum, if I can find a place close by to park I'll be mostly out of the woods

 

[bullfrog]

There is a Carquest Auto Parts store in town. If you buy the parts there they might let you do it in the parking lot or be able to suggest someplace you could work.

 

[MotorVation]

That's a thought. Depending on what happens in the meantime I can call them. They're open tomorrow. 
Thanks

 

[flying kurbmaster]

Many years ago I set out on a major trip with a few friends, 6 hours into our trip we blew a wheel bearing. We were a hundred miles from closest town with a parts store. Hitched in got the parts back the next day changed the bearings and we were away, so you are lucky to be in town is what I am saying and in a few more posts on here this will be sorted. Don’t worry, you got food, a shelter to stay in, your getting a bit more intimate with your rig, and people are helping you out. All good.

 

[MotorVation]

Thanks to this forum I have a couple irons in the fire. Something will work out..


:thumbsup:

 

[MotorVation]

I'll update in more detail later on, but I'm out of the weeds (with a whole lot of help) so to speak. I'm out on BLM land with the van and I was able to drive it here. There's more to do but now I don't have to worry about where I'm sleeping and there's 14 days more in this spot to get it all sorted

Thanks again

 

[Ravella and X]

Hey MotorVation, it's good to know you're comfortably camped now. Would you happen to be parked near Doug? If so, look northwest and wave at the scamp trailer. Also if so, do you like sourdough bread?

 

[bullfrog]

Good luck, let us know how it works out! Bet that bread is worth the trip!

 

[abnorm]

MotorVation got an offer from another forum member and relocated to his camp............A Mechanic with tools !!!!

 

[MotorVation]

Yup, and Doug showed up yesterday and gave me much moral support and offered to do more. The other people just showed up in this morning, Keith after I called him. I'm too burnt out to go into much detail but they saved my ***. It was awkward explaining the situation to the folks at Everett's after they let me sleep there for two nights but they understood my dilemma and were very cool about it. Ended up calling the Lutheran church down the street and asked if I could bring the van over there to work on it in their parking lot and they (she) gave me the green light. Dave, who's not Doug,(long story) showed up with the parts without even asking me! 

It took me asking for help to meet these great people. First people I've met in person from the forum. I've been a member since 2007 and this is my second trip out west with the van.

THANKS TO ALL CONCERNED!!

 

[bullfrog]

The free homemade camp fire bread would have had me already putting a floor jack under that wheel headed towards the smell! Lol!!!

 

[MotorVation]

Believe me, if I was at the LTVA I would have scoffed up some of that bread. Thank you for offering

 

[Van Man Dave]

HUGE thanks to Keith. This man is an EXCELLENT mechanic, not to mention, a really thoughtful and generous man. We are really lucky to have these kind of folks in our tribe, truly an invaluable resource.

We are real happy to have helped out Bob. He is a really great guy and we just love being around him, he just makes you smile!! We really enjoy his awesome vibe.

We have some more repair to do to get the van back to 100% but looking real good with the help here.

BIG HUGS to all who offered up help here, we appreciate each and every one of you! GO TEAM!

 

[Tepui]

I've been watching this thread, hanging on the next post. So glad you've found help. I see myself being able to help with these types of repairs and more when I'm finally out full time.  I'm a Toolmaker by trade, and a decent Mechanic and problem solver.

 

[tx2sturgis]

It took me asking for help to meet these great people. First people I've met in person from the forum. I've been a member since 2007 and this is my second trip out west with the van.

This almost makes me hope I break down out there somewhere!


(almost!)