Monday, March 6 – We usually pull out of our campground and on to the next stop by 7:00 a.m But, this morning we left Usery Mountain Regional Park bound for VIP RV Resort & Storage in Apache Junction, AZ, later than normal. Why? You ask…We only had about a 15 mile drive, to avoid Phoenix rush hour traffic and needed to wait for check-in time at our new location. Our biggest delay is due to trouble with our main slide-out refusing to retract. Paul worked on the slide a little over an hour. He finally was able to get the slide ready for a manual retract. He got a couple guys to help him push it shut. Paul will investigate repairs tomorrow.
Now what could be the problem?
VIP RV Resort is pretty basic, especially if they want to call themselves a resort. It is one very long street, nicely paved, and very wide for an RV park. The sites are gravel with cement patios with plenty of space between sites. They are 50 amp full hook-up sites. Everyone is very nice. Paul wanted to stay in Apache Junction rather than Mesa so he could enjoy the view of the Superstition Mountains. Unfortunately, a large warehouse blocks our view of the mountains.
Site #29.
Looking right.
Looking left.
Classify the following under “It's a small world.” After getting set-up in our site, we needed to go to Walmart for a couple prescriptions and other supplies. While standing in the pharmacy line a fellow passed by us after paying for his prescription. He stopped suddenly and asked, “Aren't you the Weavers?” Yep! Raymond and his wife are here in Apache Junction for the winter. He's been following our blog for years and recognized us from pictures we've posted on the blog. Amazing! Thanks for stopping to talk with us Raymond. It was a pleasure meeting you!
Our plans are to stay here a week, and then we need to re-evaluate our next destination. Paul is having some health issues and may need to return to Houston, TX, to see his doctor. We were hoping the lower altitude of Phoenix would help him but so far it hasn't proven to be the case. We'll evaluate our decision after talking to the doctor.
We are still treated to amazing sunsets here in Apache Junction.
This photo hasn’t been touched. That is how brilliant the sky was.
Thanks for stopping by. Hope to see y’all back real soon. Have a great day!
I am so sorry Paul is having some medical issues. Please know we will keep him in our prayers. Take care of yourselves!!
ReplyDeleteThat sunset is magnificent!!! The color is just gorgeous!!
Hope your slide is an easy fix!!
Sorry to hear you may have to change plans and that Paul is still having issues. We were actually thinking of possibly staying at White Tank a couple more days to see you, but we understand the need to change plans due to health issues. Have had to do it several times ourselves.
ReplyDeleteGlad that Paul was able to get the slide in. Sure hope he can figure out what happened. It is always something in this life style. Thinking of you two and hoping Paul is all right:)
ReplyDeleteIf you need help with that slide, let us know. I was sure hoping getting down to the lower altitude would help Paul. Glad the people are friendly. It really is a very basic park.
ReplyDeleteSorry to ear about your slide problemshow. At least the manual retract mechanism worked. Have you considered using mobile rv tech to repair it? Could he use an electric drill to help bring in the slide?
ReplyDeleteHang in there.
Hope Paul gets his medical issue corrected soon and you don't have to change your travel plans.
ReplyDeleteSlides can be a problem but I would hate not having them. Hope the fix will be minor.
Maybe the slide problems are the cause of his health set back...
ReplyDeleteYour photo of the sunset reminds me of the "Arizona Highways" magazine we used to get when I was a little kid. I never tire of seeing such beauty!
ReplyDeleteIn my 6 years of RVing I never got used to the Arizona sunsets. Beautiful night after night.
ReplyDeleteI hope Paul's recovery is quick and complete and the slide fix is too.
At first look of the first picture I though Paul had misbehaved and you sent him to the basement. Sorry for the slide problems and I'll be praying for Paul's health.
ReplyDeleteWell. . .good grief. It's always something. We found that the slide motor installed on our fifth wheel was simply inadequate for the weight of our slide. I remember replacing slide motors on our Jayco, and on our Alfa. Hopefully, that will be all yours is too. Pop a new one in. . .good to go!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about your slide...always frustrating when something goes kaput. Hope the fix is as easy as putting in a new motor as Janice suggests. A bit worrisome that Paul is having health issues again. Will be praying for a safe return to Houston and his doctor. Oh man, that sunset is magnificent and what a great picture you got!
ReplyDeleteHate problems with the RV. It seems there's always one or the other. It's good that Paul could get it fixed. Now he needs to take care of himself.
ReplyDeleteHope Paul and the slideout are ok. We think it is too much hiking 😀
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