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“A funny thing happened on the way to the forum”.
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Hey Fred, ignore him.
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Tom, this subject sounds like a subject that should be brought up at Lakeland when we have a large audience. Then each can post their individual understanding of events on the forum for all to learn. Since Helen’s XLR is a Corvette with a Cadillac body (even made on the Corvette assembly line in Bowling Green) I may need to learn something about jacking/jack placement just to be safe.
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The first step for anyone delving into this issue is they might actually have to know how to work on a vehicle, not talk the talk. I am confident I can explain the situation to folks, but I cannot make them understand it.
Fred, don’t you have something to do?
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John , I know I’am new to this site but I have been driving 30k miles a year for over 8 years now sir . And in my opinion you do not belong in the fast lane . Especially during rush hour . I use lane 2 from the right in traffic so the cars entering from exits do not do as this woman did and try to cut in front of you . Remember we are in no hurry so whats the rush ?
In no way John was this post a criticism of your driving , but an opinion in avoiding grief . Thank you
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When did Al trade the Bluebird for a Prevost????
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hello Tim , I knew you were going to make the change , lol It is a long story Tim but the short answer is 3 days ago 🙂 we did not trade so for now we are in the 2 coach club , or should i say 1 coach , 1 school bus 🙂
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Welcome!!! Good to hear from you. More things to learn…again. Maybe we’ll cross paths some day. May all of your travel be safe.
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I agree with Al Perma about our coaches not belonging in the fast lane, but despite the fact I know John is a big boy and can defend himself I’ll post my opinion of why he was not in the slow lane.
First If I am correct about the exit in question it is one for an outlet mall. As traffic is approaching the exit is is an absolute cluster because people not wanting to exit to the mall that are in the slow lane will jump out in the lanes to the left without warning. Conversely people in the fast lanes who intend to get ahead of everybody wait until the last minute and then swing right and try to bully their way into the exit lane. In other words the morons are singing left to right and right to left and for anyone going straight through the only thing that can be done is to pray.
I went through there last fall and the lane changers had confused th situation so bad traffic had come down to walking speed a mile or two before the exit because nobody was in the correct lane, there was mass confusion and it was sheer luck nobody was bending metal.
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First of all, thanks Jon for your comment and you are absolutely correct in your assessment of the situation.
I don’t by any means condone, in fact I deplore, traveling in or “riding” in the left lane. The left lane is for passing slower traffic and I don’t use it indiscriminately.
In this case, the traffic was progressively heavier to the right due to the exit situation and time of day as Jon explained. I was in the left lane because of the traffic situation at the time. If I were there again there is absolutely nothing that I would do differently.
Also, I would point out that when dealing with temporary heavy traffic situations the extreme left and right lanes both offer an advantage due to the fact that you only have one side of your vehicle that you have to concentrate on or risk to the traffic as you have one side out of play with either a shoulder or median on the other side.
Al, I can assure you that I’m in no way offended by your comment. All of these events, I’m sure, fall into the category of those that would be better understood if “you had been there”. I strongly feel that this type of discussion, or these types of discussions, are very good for our education in these areas. I applaud your willingness to add your input and I always appreciate offers of constructive criticism. That’s how we all learn and raise our skill levels.
There is one thing that I would add, and maybe should leave out, but here goes. My family owned a travel trailer dealership in the earlier days of my life and since I was fifteen years old, and I just turned seventy five, I have been involved with all types of RVs from sales, service, transporting over the road and ownership. During my brief times without one I have felt as, I think, a turtle would feel without it’s shell. It has been a really good lifestyle and until that afternoon of December fourth, I have never been involved in putting a scratch on one. I have no idea, nor could I estimate, how many miles that I have behind me.
After that, I need a big piece of wood to knock on.
I would hope that we can all learn a little something from my experience. Just remember, you can’t always see it coming and the best defense comes from defensive driving just as “preventative” is the best kind maintenance.
JC
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