As I drove out of the rental unit yard, my ears were assailed by an unholy racket behind me. It sounded like the entire backend was going to come apart (and this was just going out of the driveway). My mind immediately thought of Han Solo talking to the Millennium Falcon
"Don't worry, she'll hold together... You hear me, baby? Hold together"
And, in an instant, the name of the vessel was discovered. Of course, I'm sure there will be times
that it will be shortened to MF...
Once I got it home, I began a four hour modification process. First was a re-do of the electronics,
installing a GPS/NAV system, Sirius/XM Satellite Radio, and an Ipod FM Transmitter.
Then we went to work on soundproofing it. Evidently there is a reason why Class B
motorhomes are over $100K, and the Class C we are renting retails for about $60K.
The fit, finish, and noise reduction is almost non-existent on the Class C
(and it probably doesn't help that it has 75K miles on it). So lots of felt pads on cabinets
and drawers, and sometimes velcro to keep things closed and from rattling around.
motorhomes are over $100K, and the Class C we are renting retails for about $60K.
The fit, finish, and noise reduction is almost non-existent on the Class C
(and it probably doesn't help that it has 75K miles on it). So lots of felt pads on cabinets
and drawers, and sometimes velcro to keep things closed and from rattling around.
So, after about 1.5 days of modifications and loading of The Falcon, we were ready to go!
Even with that work, once we headed out on our first day, there were some spots missed.
I didn't have an R2 unit to tie things down when in motion, but Mrs. B did a
commendable job on silencing doors and securing vents.
I didn't have an R2 unit to tie things down when in motion, but Mrs. B did a
commendable job on silencing doors and securing vents.
And here we are, first night out, in Sparks, NV.
Dear MF Crew,
ReplyDeleteI am pleased that you have found ways to make this large mechanical unit, in which you ride, more to your liking. What a beautiful sunset that you two, the dogs, and of course MF could share together.
The fog at your house has crept closer, trying to find where you might have gone - I will hold it at bay so that you will not be followed on your journey. The house is quiet without you and the dogs, too quiet... I might just have to start playing Gangnam Style and Call Me Maybe on repeat to feel your presence. And throw tennis balls into the fog for the imaginary dogs...
Safe Journey!
-Crazy Under the Redwoods
Love the name and the chronicling of mod's. But what was the unholy sound coming from the back end? Just the differential "warming up"?
ReplyDeleteWhere is the next episode?
ReplyDeleteJonesing in Santa Cruz