Category Archives: McClains RV

Wintering out West

Posted on March 11, 2016 by

We’ve been out West for a few weeks and it seems like it’s been raining non-stop since we’ve returned. Persistent rain in the South Bay is not part of the Chamber of Commerce pitch.  And now, instead of complaining of drought, … Continue reading →

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Climbing the Mountain

Posted on February 18, 2016 by

I joked about the hill at mile 12 of the Austin Half Marathon in my last post, which was an about face from my cursing of that hill as I ran it. I named it the Crusher, because after conquering the … Continue reading →

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Austin Half Marathon, Tex-Mex and BBQ Training Update

Posted on January 31, 2016 by

With the Austin Half Marathon only 2 weeks away, we’ve really kicked up our Tex-Mex and BBQ loading.  As far as the week just ended, here is: What Hal Higdon recommended  ((What I anticipated we’d do)), and [[What we actually did]]

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Winterizing

Posted on December 31, 2015 by

  If anyone from McClain’s RV is reading this, it’s been a few days since I left VMs with your Corinth Store Service Department, looking for a time I can bring in the unit for winterizing.  You still have not … Continue reading →

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ERA70X at almost 5 Months

Posted on October 23, 2015 by

We’ve had the RV almost 5 Months now, and as part of our continuing effort to document the 2016 Winnebago ERA70X we thought it time for an update.  The unit now has 7,129 miles on the odometer which is about … Continue reading →

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Mystery of the Missing PSI-Mystery SOLVED

Posted on August 9, 2015 by

I posted this at RV.net and got some quick responses. Our new 2016 Winnebago ERA 70X has Continental Vanco 4Seasons tires. The front tires are supposed to be at 60 psi. The left front has had no problem maintaining that … Continue reading →

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Warranty work all done (almost, maybe)

Posted on July 28, 2015 by

5 Minutes after I posted the Warranty Update yesterday, our service advisor called to say the coach is ready.  So we sat in traffic on Interstate 35 just South of Denton while they cleared an accident, hoping to get to … Continue reading →

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Seems awfully soon (4 weeks, 2,500 miles) for the first maintenance check

Posted on July 26, 2015 by

       

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Another Warranty Update

Posted on July 24, 2015 by

Called McClain’s today to get a status update.  The coach was taken in early Wednesday and since it is in the “honeymoon” stage, it supposedly goes to the front of the line.  Called today, Friday, to find out from my … Continue reading →

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Warranty Update

Posted on July 22, 2015 by

The coach is back at McClain’s for the completion of round 1 of the warranty work (replace Jensen TV and add missing shower ring).  While it is there, I am having the generator oil replaced (the early, break-in oil replacement … Continue reading →

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