Lazy Daze Owners' Group

Steve, I tried to search for links to the repair database too, had no luck.

I hate to add to requests for stickies, but maybe we need one?

I have a couple of shop experiences to add too.

"...do folks still see value in this data base? "
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I don't see much value except maybe as a starting point to look for a service location, primarily because most of the data is old (if the entry was dated at all) , many of the recommendations did not include the type of work or specific job that was done, or the review mentioned (positively or otherwise) only an experience with a particular tech or service person who may be long gone. IOW, the information in the review may be irrelevant to the current status of the shop.

Circumstances can change quickly; shops change ownership (for good or bad!) or go out of business altogether, personnel come and go (many tire shops have high employee turnover), and the types of services offered (and to what kinds of vehicles they're offered) may not be at all the same as when the original review was written.

I do think that a service and maintenance category on this board would be useful to supplement information available online;  the reviews and testimonials found on the web are not necessarily up-to-date or accurate, either, but as many sources of "guidance" as possible are usually good to check consistency of opinion and experience. (I did send Chris suggestions on "information inclusion" points for the category a while back.  )

Joan

Hi folks - OP here,

Just an update to say that we found what we believe (hope) to be a competent mechanic to work on our 26.5' Mid-Bath LD.  Turns out the wheelbase was the maximum size that would fit on their lift.  (FYI - the shop is called LDN Auto Repair, located in Milford, NH.)

Anyways, special thanks to those of you that provided suggestions on what we might need to do after sitting unused for 8 years.  We managed to get it running smoothly and have taken a couple of short "shake-down" cruises, and fired up most of the house equipment.  Impressed the generator fired up (after blowing out what looked like a mouse nest from its exhaust).  Levelers worked great (and dry-siliconed the rams).  The issue causing the fast idle turned out to be mouse next somewhere in the air filter housing.  All the fluids have been flushed and replaced.  Serpentine belt replaced.  Hoses and vacuum lines checked for damage or dry rot.  Etc.

So again, thanks for the assistance.  We plan on taking this on a long winter sojourn out west, probably starting in January of 2017.  So we feel pretty good that we won't be broken down on the side of the road (fingers crossed).  I will give a shout out to Progressive Insurance.  My fast idle problem eventually turning into a would not maintain any idle, and would stall.  So I had to get the RV towed to LDN Auto Repair about 5 miles away.  They covered the full cost (not cheap, needing a big wrecker) with no hassle.

Finally, one remaining question for the group:  we have had our water system winterized with RV antifreeze for this entire 8-year period.  Does any one have any special thoughts on how to clear that out and get the water system to not have any leftover "taste".  I would welcome pointers to posts or files that describe (a) the proper way to flush the water systems after using antifreeze, and (b) instructions/tips for using compressed air for winterizing the the future, as that is my goal next time.

Thanks again for everyones help.  Hopefully be seeing some of you on the road this winter.

S-

Steve, glad you are up and running. I added the repair shop you mention to the list of recommended facilities (Lazy Daze Gen. Info & Discussions Forum) If for any reason you change your opinion of service at LDN, let me know so I can correct the posting.

If you Google "how to flush an rv water system of antifreeze" you will find a lot of discussion on your question.
Chris