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And, Liftoff!! Well, Tomorrow...

Had one last day of loose ends to tie up, but tomorrow, after all these months of renovations, I'm ready to go.

Tire pressure good? Check. Water level in batteries good? Check? Fluids good? Check. Everything packed, details taken care of, fresh water filled, electronics charged? Check. If anything breaks now, it has to be dealt with on the road.

I've been promising interior shots for awhile now. Remember - being an 84 I felt at liberty to mix it up and…

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Added by Dawn Michelle on October 17, 2017 at 8:54pm — 5 Comments

So Many Questions!

OK. I've been pouring through all available data on my 1985 Pace Arrow G31 and I'm left with a couple questions. These might be make model specific so I hope there's another Pace Owner on here. There are two switches in the bathroom on the cabinet at toilet level. Any idea as to what they are supposed to do? Also instead of two six volt batteries powering the home amenities I have two twelve volts. Is that a problem?

Added by Seth Caron on October 17, 2017 at 9:57am — 2 Comments

axle and springs

i pulled out the axle and springs because i was concerned about their condition.i wire wheeled off all the rust.the stuff looked good to me other than pitting.i primed it all with rustoleum rusty metal primer and top coated with rustoleum flat black enamel.i wire brushed the frame in the spring area and primered and painted that too.i put it back together using new grade 8 bolts and nuts.i had replaced and greased the bearings earlier..i also wire wheeled the tounge and hitch and painted…

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Added by richard nance on October 14, 2017 at 4:59pm — 4 Comments

Ark Encounter, the Great Eclipse, Falls and More Part 7

Part 7 of the Rock Island Eclipse Adventure

Added by carey masci on October 3, 2017 at 1:27pm — 2 Comments

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