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Good Deed for the Day
On the way back home to reality we stopped at a FL rest area for a quick lunch. I pulled in near a poor fellow airing up his real old Class C inside dual with a 12v air pump hooked to his engine battery. About half way through lunch I noticed the guy not making much progress. So I went out to help.
The pump looked like it might pump up a bicycle tire, but not a dual. I could tell this guy was probably lucky to be able to afford gas, let alone an old wore out Class C that seen it’s day many years ago. So I had him bring his motorhome around and get close to the front of mine where I could get air to him.
Did my best, had plenty of air pressure, but as the air went in, it came right back out probably because of inner side wall or a puncture in the tread. If I could hear it, it was REALLY leaking. The outside dual was badly weather checked with a date code of 1996. I told him he’s riding a time bomb and needs tires badly. He said he would call someone to come out and fix the flat. He pulled away and parked at the end of the parking spots.
Felt bad for the guy, but sure got some RV brownie points with a busy rest area and a big ole shiny Prevost helping out a little Class C. So if you’re broke down, I’ll stop, just like everybody on this forum. Right?
Got back in the bus and got ready to go and Ms. Truk says, why don’t you finish your lunch first! Duh, I was so focused on helping the guy I forgot about the vitals…..
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9 Replies
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Tom,
Yes of course, I think we as RV’ers would help each other no matter what type coach we have.
I know he appreciated your help.
Mark
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That there is somebody that does not care what you are driving , good job Tom , the guy will think about that for ever good deed!!!!!!!!! If you don’t have time to help somebody don’t travel !!!!
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Way to go Tom !!!
We all know that old coach meant as much or more to him than ours do to us !! Sure makes one feel lucky doesn’t it … we are so fortunate, to have what some can only dream of having !!
Safe and happy travels everyone !
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The world needs more people like you Tom and not just the RV world. Good work.
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On may way to SanFrancisco in 2012 the 8V92 in my “Classic” bus threw a connecting rod out the side of the block. I was able to get to a shoulder and then looked back out the side view to see an older Ford Econoline van headed to the shoulder behind me. For a few short seconds my thought was he would impact on my tow vehicle and there would really be a mess for clearing up.
Well he approached th bus and asked if I had a jack on board, which I did not. He went back to his van. I had forgotten the jack in my towed pickup so went out and offered it to him. I saw that his tire was flat on the curb side. That would be the side where the connecting rod went threw the block. Again, my first thought was some hot piece of jagged metal, say part of the connecting rod, was what caused him to get a flat tire. He was finally able to get the spare on and returned my jack with a big thank you.
Now his job at the time was cleaning all the balls in those fast food restaurant kiddie play grounds. It was obvious that to buy another tire was going to be a budgetary burden. Not being in a position to go get him a new tire, I reached into my pocket and gave him money to get a new tire. Both vehicles were on the shoulder fully. Behind us to the east, back up the mountain, was a huge white cross. Yes, we both believe in God and that God was with us there on that shoulder. We also shared something more important than helping each other that afternoon. We shared a prayer for God having brought two strangers together in His name and kept all of us safe from the hazards of close traffic. We shared contact information and have kept in touch ever since.
I’m sure Tom’s help will be remembered and spoken about around campfires for as long as the other fellow traveler keeps their wheels, no matter how old, rolling on down the road.
Best wishes for God’s grace to fall on each and everyone as we all go rolling down the road taking in and thanking God the beauty He created for us to enjoy.
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The more I know about the people who make up the Prevost Community, the more impressed I am about how great these folks are.
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You never know when you might need help too. If for no other reason, that’s why I always try to lend a helping hand. As a former boater, one that did off shore boating, I found that generally all boaters will help you out. Afterall, when you’re stranded on the water you can’t simply park it and walk home.
Tom, I’m sure the gentlemen in his dream RV will not forget the helping hand you extended.
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Way to go Will and Tom!
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Thanks for all the kind words and Will, you’re a class act.
The main reason I posted was the ongoing perception from some that those of us with the big shinny buses are snooty and better than the common folks. We’ll never change that perception by some, but when we have the opportunity to dispell that label by doing things that are right, everyone wins.
For the most part, a bus owner with a 1990 XL is going to get the same scrutiny as someone with a 2006. Most people haven’t a clue as to the year, they all look alike. So a guy with a 40′ Tiffin who paid north of 250K and is parked next to the 1990 XL, will likely view the Prevost owner as rich and beyond his means. I love having those conversations and watch the look when they realize they are WAY off base.
It’s true, probably has happened to you at one time or another.
Let’s hear the stories…….
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