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Conclusions to Speedometer Saga
Yahoo Message Number: 136978
1) Strongly recommend Mead Auto/RV Service in Blythe, CA and Sanderson Ford in Glendale, AZ.

2) Helpful hotlines and internet were:  ...Ford Motorhome Chassis Hotline (24/7) free . Tel #800-444-3311.
 ...The RV Forum Community (www.rvforum.net)  ...Escapees Website, tech Problems (www.rvnetwork.com)  ...This LD website.

3) Although I had overlapping coverage from two Emergency Roadside Assistance companies, they were little help and refused to pay for expenses since I wasn't towed.  And...would not tow vehicle to Sanderson Ford in Phoenix area (my suggestion) but only to nearest RV Service Dealer (Blythe or Quartzsite in this case).

4) Be prepared with an Emergency Fund for any possible problems along the road.  In our case we keep $5000 available.  Keep in mind that we have been trouble free for 96,000 miles with our 1998 LD MB.

5) Final costs came to about $3000.  Ouch!

Thanks to all for their input!  We are Happy Campers once again.
Re: Conclusions to Speedometer Saga
Reply #1 –
Yahoo Message Number: 136981
"Final costs came to about $3000. Ouch!"

David

Exactly what was wrong and how was it repaired? Have any photos? I would appreciate any details for my files.

Larry
2001 MB
* Not to be confused with Larry W (3000 of my posts are actually from expert Larry W due to Yahoo transition mis-step)
Re: Conclusions to Speedometer Saga
Reply #3 –
Yahoo Message Number: 136989
"Larry"  wrote: Exactly what was wrong and how was it repaired? Have any photos? I would appreciate any details for my files.
--- Agreed; posting the diagnosis and resolutions of problems helps all of us! In my experience, engine/chassis/systems-related problems and/or those which affect the coach and/or appliances are usually not unique to one LD; the broader the knowledge base, the better!  ;-)

Joan
2003 TK has a new home