More repairs

Last summer when I got my new awning, I had the mobile service guy check out my step, which was making an awful rattle when it pulled in. He replaced a bracket and tightened things up and it was fine for several months. This summer, it started rattling again. Additionally, my coach water pump had been making a grinding noise when I first turned it on, so I decided it was time to replace it, before it went out while I was somewhere out in the woods.

I've been using 4 Points RV Service for the past few years. It is a mobile service that comes to my house, which is so much nicer than getting my Minnie out of the backyard and taking it into a shop. His prices are competitive as he doesn't have any overhead and only one staff member other than family. He's just the nicest guy, and I'm really happy I found him.

He replaced my water pump (which had a small leak and some calcium buildup) and checked out my step. He said there is a circular gear that turns 180° as the step comes out. The gears were stripped on one side. Instead of replacing the whole gear, he simply took it out and turned it around. So now it is working on the fresh side with the good teeth and moves as smooth as silk. He warned it may only last a couple more years, but since there was no need to replace it right now, it saved me about $200!

So now, I'm ready to do some more camping.