Sure hope you find an maybe do a quick fix if possible! Don't want to miss you this trip!

We are waiting for you!

Houston we also have a problem.
Our Barth has been in intensive care for the past 2 weeks. She will not be able to make the trip to Milford this year. The mechanic just told us that he might not have her ready today. We had engine problems coming home from Myrtle Beach and I am not sure what they are fixing.
We are new to Barth and also new to the RV lifestyle. Our campsite is/was #437 Someone please let us know if we still need to pay for our spot. We were so hoping to drive her to the GTG this year.
We a still going to drive up tomorrow and stay at the Best Western and hopefully be able to talk with many of the Barth folks and see all the wonderful coaches.

Forgot the signature,

Joe and Sue Weigel
1988 Barth Regal
Knoxville Tn

Hose barbs and core are OK but the radiator is leaking from the end cap seam. Apparently poor workmanship when it was re-cored 2 years ago. I don't know why it chose now to let go, it was re-cored 20,000 miles ago and it was fine on the return trip from Florida in mid April. It has been cold but no way it froze since then... If it hadn't been so cold I would have discovered it sooner doing the work I had planned.

It is a bit of a job getting it in and out. I am trying to locate another radiator (or someone else to repair this one, again.) I don't think I can get either in time, though.

We will drive to Milford one way or the other. If I can't get Barth rolling we'll take the car and sleep under somebody's Barth!

401 Doorman
402 D.L.
403 Homer
404 Wizzard
405 Rusty 5/27-6/2
406 Morris & Candy
407 Mwrench (Ed & Jane)
408 Steve & Liz VW ??????????
409 Dana & Lynn
410 Bill NY
411 Mogan David (Mark)
412 available
413 available
414 Shadow (Bill & Laura) 5/28-6/2
415 Dale K 5/27-6/2
416 Mary Ray
417 Tom & Julie 5/27-6/2
418 available
419 Darryl & Kathy Smith
420 Bill & Sherrie
421 Kevin & Helenjo
422 Richard & Nancy Muise
423 available
424 Sloop John
425 Fred & Cindy 5/27-6/1
426 Firepit
427 Tom & Loraine
428 Tents, tables
429 available
430 Lenny
431 Bill & Barb Wright
432 Braley
433 Ran
434 Kay (Ohio)
435 Lou & Barb
436 Mark & Pat (643model40)
437 available
438 Paul & Ann
439 Bill & Debbie
440 Billy & Helen T
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451 available
452 Tab & Jeremy
453 Jerry C
454 Tonka
455 Nick & Donna 5/27-6/2
456 Kenny Jorgensen
457 Tom & Nancy Johns
458-460 available

These are not written in stone, if you want to move to another site (ie Mark in closer on the end, go for it.)

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Originally posted by Steve VW:

It is a bit of a job getting it in and out.

Do you take it up or down, or what?

Last time I took it out the front. I unbolted the surrounding frame, tipped it forward, removed frame top, rotated/tipped the radiator out the front. A PITA, actually. I don't think I can git er done in time for the weekend.

It is looking like it will now be combined with my engine swap project, already lined up for later in June.

quote:

we'll take the car and sleep under somebody's Barth!

I'm sorry to say the van has no guest beds, or you'd certainly be welcome.
bummer to hear of yet another mechanical problem

Really, I can't complain. I've run 20,000 miles in the last 2 years and made it to where I was going with minor pit stops. It was getting almost turnkey lately.

This does make a turning point... now that I know I will be running the RV life for a while, I will get Barth done right.

New engine, new radiator(!), windshields, rear axle overhaul, new drive tires, wheel well repairs and paint are in the near future.

It looks like we'll be driving the car there and arrive about noon Friday. Save a lot of gas money...

quote:

New engine, new radiator(!), windshields, rear axle overhaul, new drive tires, wheel well repairs and paint are in the near future.

What? That's all?!?!
What are you going to do next year?

My repairs are coming long nicely - external tranny cooler is in and the new crankshaft pulley is here, awaiting bolts. The tranny cooler leak turned out to be fortuitous, as the shop owner discovered the belt problem in about 30 seconds...which, otherwise, I'd still have that issue.

quote:

Originally posted by Mogan David:

What? That's all?!?!
What are you going to do next year?

I'm gonna drive my 400+ HP fuel injected Regal all over... out West, maybe Alaska soon etc. Set it up to pull a small toad. (You got any spare minis around?)

Meanwhile, I'm plotting revenge on the radiator guy.

SteveVW , No but have you seen the plans for the low slung sports version of the Mini?

Is there a schedule of "events" somewhere?

Sue Weigel
1988 Barth Regal
Knoxville Tn

Everything got done, and left the shop at 4:00 PM. Back to the shop at 5:00 PM. I got .4 mile before it threw the belt. Whatever the cause, it's related to running through standing water. The owner and his son suspect the tensioner, which was new May '13.

The alternator is ruled out because the tach and voltmeter have been steady. The A/C compressor was disengaged. We'll examine the belt tomorrow, but cursory exam showed no evidence of a lockup. That leaves the tensioner and P/S pump, but with no evidence of a lockup and no reason for water to affect it, it's a distant candidate.

Looks like Friday before I can make it...at least the shop owners are very friendly and accommodating - hooked up to their power and wi-fi.

quote:

Originally posted by Sue W:
Is there a schedule of "events" somewhere?

Schedule is very flexible. Friday afternoon we have a wine and cheese event planned. Fried turkey sandwiches and munchies.

Sat about noon we will get underway with the picnic. Hamburgs, dogs and pig roast! Bring a side dish if you can.

Around 3PM we will have ice cream and a Barth auction. Bring items to donate if you want to.
See you soon.