NEWSLETTER - GMC Pacific Cruisers
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NEWSLETTER - GMC Pacific Cruisers
The GMC Pacific Cruisers Chapter of the Family Motor Coach Association, Inc. (FMCA), is a group of GMC motorhome owners from Southern California since 1976. Visit our website: www.gmcpc.org Lee Nelsen, President 909-989-0107, [email protected] Sharon Cerrina, Vice President 562-694-6800, [email protected] Suzanne Covington, Treasurer 909-305-1434, [email protected] Alice-Faye Brown, Secretary 909-948-5150, [email protected] Chuck Garton, FMCA National Director 760-375-5568, [email protected] Ed Staal, Alternate National Director 310-374-7678, [email protected] Lill Deal, Newsletter Publisher 858-270-3023, [email protected] Freddi Condos, Newsletter Coordinator 559-683-5185, [email protected] NEWSLETTER A Jan| Feb | Mar 2008 FROM BEHIND THE WHEEL re we running on all eight or what? Last year Jim Peugh was given an award for our Web site. This very newsletter that you are reading is NOW an award winner. Once again FMCA has chosen to honor us and this time we have been singled out for our newsletter. We (GMCPC) all knew that Freddi Condos had been doing a great job and now FMCA knows it too. Congratulations, and our deepest thanks for the time and effort she puts forth for our members. If any of you have ever been involved in trying to put out a newsletter, you know how hard it is. Freddi…Thanks. We have had a few rallies since our last newsletter, and as always the volunteers just pop out of the woodwork. Putting on a rally is a lot of work, with lots of rewards too. Seeing your fellow GMC’ers lend a hand, enjoying themselves, renewing and obtaining friendships and getting positive responses from so many members, well, it makes putting forth the effort worth it. If you have not been part of a rally see Sharon Cerrina and she will help you become a rally master and she will assist you in creating a memorable experience for yourself and our members. Speaking of awards and rallies then you know Sharon’s working ever so hard for all of us. Just look at the list of rallies in this newsletter or online and you see just some of the results of her efforts. If you go to a rally that blur you see serving or greeting or cleaning up is likely to be her too. It makes you wonder if she ever has time to enjoy one of the rallies. Take time next rally to slow her down and let her know, that you know, how much she is giving to our club. If you have not renewed your membership, don’t wait another day. You will be contributing to your own fun and will be able to enjoy the great events coming up this spring and beyond. We put out a survey to all members asking how you want the club to be in the future. There were some good ideas put forth, but for the most part you liked what you have been getting. Not one suggestion was far off the mark of what we are already doing. Perhaps a little tweaking here and there, but it seems like you like what you are getting from the club. Our newsletter is great, our rallies are fun and our members are a great source of information and camaraderie. If you did not reply and have some thoughts, bring them on. continued on page 2 OUR MEMBERSHIP COUNT IS 173 Inside: Old Love | Quarzite Rally | Ocean Mesa Rally | Spotlight • Club Trailer • Red Hat | Shade Tree Mechanic | Rally Schedule 2007 2 3 4 5 6-7 8 PACIFIC CRUISER MEMBER REUNITED WITH HIS OLD LOVE by Audree Rowe In the early “60s, Bob Edmison built a sprint car from the ground up and raced it until 1970 when he sold it. In recent years Bob started wondering what had happened to the car and wishing he still had it. His son, Robert, made up a “wanted” flyer showing the car and over the last four years, they would distribute the flyer at any racing event they went to. Then earlier this year, one of Bob’s old racing buddies told Robert that he thought Bob’s car might be stored in a garage in Anaheim, California. Robert went to see it and discovered that, indeed, it was Bob’s car, minus engine and a few other parts. Robert told the owner about Bob’s history with the car and made an offer for it. He bought it and delivered it to Bob as a surprise gift on his birthday, March 5th. Needless to say Bob was ecstatic. He has been busy restoring it to original condition—and who knows, Number 55 may be out on the track again one of these days. Pictures show the car in its early life, as it was when Bob got it back, and as it looked recently when Jim Rowe visited him. FROM BEHIND THE WHEEL CONTINUED Each of our clubs plays a part in the GMC experience and you have the ability to partake in the whole range that is out there. Keep safe and keep the GMC on the road. Keeping road worthy, Lee Nelsen 2 QUARTZITE RALLY Jan 15– 23, 2007 Reported by : Freddi Condos Cannot find the words to justly express the exceptional affection that is exuded at the Quartzite Trek. Approximately 25 coaches were registered and most attended. Even the weather was good. Seems to have been an increase in the shopping and site seeing activities. Guess we had to walk the food off some how. Even the wind was at bay. Although it was fairly chilly, thanks to the HOT campfires (two as a matter of fact), we had toasty buns. Here we go again, reporting on yet another superb Rally. Don’t know how each year our in house chefs continue to exceed their entree’ and dessert offerings. There was even an encore request for the Bananas Flambé, homemade spiced cake, oh so good! for staking out our site, collecting the funds, bringing sufficient wood/snacks/beverage and sponsoring some meals, etc. They provided an overall commendable job coordinating this event. Of course, there is always a H I G H L I G H T E D activity, some have called it “the perfect moon shine in the bushes”, huh Shirley Shier. You’ll have to ask her to explain the course of events starting with J & M that lead to this fun filled performance. Oops forgot to mention the scrumptious daily menu. You’ll just have to witness this most memorable occasion in January 2009. Thanks and Praise to our Rally Hosts: Pat and Sharon Cerrina; Chuck and Dorris Garton; and Ken and Judy Booth, NEWSLETTER SCHEDULE FOR 2008 Publication Dates June 30 Aug. 29 Dec. 5 Info to Coordinator June 9 Aug. 8 Nov. 13 To Publisher June 16 Aug. 15 Nov. 19 3 RALLY AT OCEAN MESA Feburary 2008 by : Audree Rowe The weather cooperated perfectly for the Ocean Mesa Rally with blue skies, warm ocean breezes, blue water, and just enough clouds to provide beautiful lingering sunsets. The park should be described as an RV Resort with all the amenities, including a massage therapist on call who could possibly work out all your kinks in the privacy of your own coach. Thirty five coaches were in attendance along with some other brand driven by, of all people, Miguel Mendez. The coaches were parked on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean and surrounded by grassy areas and old growth avocado groves. Our gathering spot was a large tent furnished with tables, chairs, and decorations that were a cut above what are found at most rallies. As promised in the flyer—romance was definitely in the air. After our usual social adjustment hour, President Lee Nelsen asked everyone to find a seat. As soon as all were seated, we saw a procession of the board members and their spouses coming down the hill; each dressed in black pants, white shirts, and each couple in matching color waiter’s aprons. They would be our servers. But that wasn’t all. They lit the candles and then circulated around the tables and presented each lady with a beautiful long-stemmed red rose. Next they served plates of bread and salad and big bowls of delicious beef stew that was homemade by Suzanne Nelsen. Dessert was carrot cake and coffee. For those of you who missed out, I’ll tell you truthfully, “it doesn’t get any better than that.” After dinner, people lingered to talk or visited the hot tub under a starry sky. In the morning we enjoyed an ample continental buffet. After breakfast there was a docent led walk on the Bill Wallace wilderness trail above the park. Some people joined the docent or walked or biked on their own to the beach or to the store and café located a good walking distance away. Fred and Patricia Heidner provided information on a local wine tasting tour. Others just took advantage of the beautiful weather to socialize with friends or enjoy a book, or a nice nap. In the afternoon, Duane Simmons conducted a mini tech session covering basic coach maintenance, tips on (Onan) generators, and any other questions the group came up with. This was followed by a short business meeting. As part of the “business”, each board member contributed a “special award” to be given to a deserving member. The categories included the coach with the highest mileage won by Bob Blenkinsop whose coach has over 320,000 miles on it, the coach with the lowest mileage, 36,000, presented to Les and Marjorie Randolph, the coach with the highest number of engines “won” by Dave and Arlene Cantrell whose coach 4 has had the original and three replacements, and the newest paint job award which went to Ed and Eileen Staal for their bronze beauty that just came out of the shop. During the festivities, we had been inhaling the wonderful smells of real charcoal barbequing as our caterers worked at preparing our dinner. We made quick work of our social adjustment period, the candles on the tables were lit again, and we enjoyed brisket and chicken and all the fixins including giant homemade chocolate chip cookies. After dinner, people again lingered to talk or enjoy a glass of wine around the campfire. In the morning, another great breakfast and then all too quickly time to split until the next time. It was great seeing old and new friends. A few special mentions are in order. Thanks to Lee and Suzanne Nelsen for the planning and for preparing pots of stew sufficient and then some for over 70 people. It was wonderful to see Irwin and Ilse Forsse and the beautiful Rainbow Express back with us. Kudos to Ken and Judy Booth who came all the way from Lake Havasu City, and Bob Blenkinsop and Greg Mattern from Fresno, and Chuck and Dorris Garton from Ridgecrest. It was great to meet April Russell’s husband, Ryan, and their two beautiful children Chandler and Ian. And a big GMC Pacific Cruiser welcome to first timers Les and Marjorie Randolph. Les has taken over the Royale that his father bought new back in the day for in excess of $40,000.and parked it with only 36,000, as we like to say, “original miles.” All of our rallies are great but this one seemed special. I think that was probably due to the efforts of our wonderful Board members who made it happen. A big thanks to our Board for all they do for us and to their spouses who help put this one over the top. DID YOU KNOW THAT: Bob Blenkinsop is gravely ill. Please give him a call, send a card, or stop by for a visit. He would truly appreciate any or all of these caring gestures. Spotlight on New Members Welcome! - To our new members and we hope to see you at upcoming rallies. Les & Marjorie Randolph of Riverside, CA 78 Royale with 35,905 miles Les’ dad bought the coach new and picked it up at the factory. Now Les and Marjorie are restoring it.Fortunately, he’s a classic auto restorer so working on a classic motor home should be a snap. George & Diane Ciz of Lake Forest, CA 78 Eleganza II with 16,133 original miles (not a typo!) George and Diane bought the coach with 10,000 miles on it, but they are the first registered owners. The GMC dealer who originally had the vehicle never sold it or registered it. Also, welcome to Gail & Arlene Melugin of Hemet, CA They are retired, and have a 73 GMC with 88,766 miles. CLUB TRAILER READY TO ROLL by Audree Rowe Thanks to a group of volunteers, the GMC Pacific Cruiser’s trailer has been refurbished and is ready to go. The trailer was retrieved from John and Beverly Clement’s property in Corona, where it had been stored for some time without charge to the Club. A special GMC Pacific Cruiser thank-you goes to John and Beverly. The trailer was taken to MGM GMC in Upland. The condition of the trailer was assessed and an inventory of the equipment made. Our trailer is now standing tall with a new set of tires, and sports a new paint job courtesy of Miguel. It is now being stored by Jim Rowe. The purpose of the trailer is to provide a mobile kitchen, and is available for use by any rally host. For more information contact any Board member. Red Hat Society PACIFIC PEARLS Eleven of the GMC Pacific Pearl Red Hatters enjoyed a “taste of Thailand” at the Lucky Elephant Restaurant in San Dimas on January 9th hosted by Audree Rowe. The ladies ordered individually off the luncheon menu so that each got to choose something to please their palate and tolerance for spices and then shared an assortment of special Thai desserts. Present were Queen Sharon Cerrina, Jo Lindgrey, Dorothy Hooton, Audree Rowe, Jacky Clutter, Greta Hayward, Luann Parker, Beverly Lopez, Arlene Cantrell, Norma Sullivan and Pat O’Betz. The Pacific Pearl Red Hatters welcome any Pacific Cruiser woman who is interested in getting together for a lunch of fun and friendship. The next event will be March 5, 2008 in City of Orange; conveniently close to Red Hatquarters for those who want to do some special shopping. Contact Queen Sharon or Audree for more information. 5 First: Power Level. Used up to 1976 serial number 6V100877. Second: Electro-Level. Used from 1976 serial number 6V100878 to early 1978 (possibly 8V100528). Third: Electro-Level II. Used from early 1978 (possibly 8V100528) until the end of production. t h e S h a d e T r eProblem: e Mechanic The height control valve assembly used with the first and second systems was the same one used on the 1967 thru the middle of 1977 Cadillac Eldorados and was optional on Toronados. The system used slightly weak rear springs, a vacuum operated air compressor, rear air adjustable shock absorbers and the height control valve to keep the car level under all loads. There was no control over this automatic system. This valve assembly was one of the many “Off the Shelf” items used in the motor home to make it affordable. REAR AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM By Chuck Garton I bought a 1974 Sequoia on November 2, 1977. It didn’t take long to opt for campsites that required lowering the rear suspension to get level. The Regusa step was not yet available so lowering made it easier getting in and out. The first time I did this, I got the coach hooked up and level and we went out for dinner. When we returned to the coach, it had ride height, so, system. once again, IThe lowered rear.was About minutes later, I noticed it was backThe at ride height returned nextthe step to ten install a 115VAC air compressor. 1973 The stock rear air suspension system is a to good, reliable again. With thebe Power Level was aMotor built in problem. heightwooden control valve assembly was & reservoir 1974 this GMC homesThehad generator However, as with many GMC systems, it can made to systems work large not designed to be lowered and have air in the reservoir. It would do its designed job and level the coach to ride height compartments that went to the back wall of the coach. There better. even with the Power Level Control in “Hold”. was enough room to mount the 115VAC compressor there. At There were three different systems used during the GMC Motor Solution: that time, compressors and motors were separate items and home production run. reservoir Schrader valve an electric valve fromperiodic the ElectroI cured the problem by removing the airthe compressors hadandoilinstalled in them that airrequired levelserial system. Now, when parked and level, I would let the air out of the reservoir. While this cured the problem, it put a First: Power Level. Used up to 1976 number 6V100877. maintenance. through thebygenerator door, thisreservoir. was lot on wear on the Dana 12VDC air compressor. (ElectroWith Levelaccess solved this problem using a much smaller Before it could raise the coach, it would run out of air). acceptable. I also found that running nylon tubing to the Second: Electro-Level. Used from 1976 serial number 115VAC Compressor would get hot and blow out. It was 6V100878 to early 1978 (possibly The 8V100528). next step was to install a 115VAC air compressor. The 1973 & 1974 GMC Motor homes had wooden generator necessary to run a coil copper tubing near compressor. compartments that went to the back wall of the coach. There was of enough room to mount thethe 115VAC compressor Third: Electro-Level II. Used from early 1978 (possibly Copper hardand tothe seal completely with compression there. At that time, compressors and motors weretubing separateisitems compressors had oil in them that required 8V100528) until the end of production. periodic maintenance. With access through the generator door, found the that running nylon fittings, however, thisthis is was not acceptable. a problemI also because leaks are tubing to the 115VAC Compressor would get hot and blow out. It was necessary to run a coil of copper tubing near the very slow and only when the compressor is running. The line compressor. Copper tubing is hard to seal completely with compression fittings, however, this is not a problem because passes through a water filter 1) toaawater check valve where the leaks are very slow and only when the compressor is running. The line (Picture passes through filter (Picture 1) to a Problem: check valve where it enters the reservoir.it enters the reservoir. The height control valve assembly used with the first and second systems was the same one used on the 1967 thru the middle of 1977 Cadillac Eldorados and was optional on Toronados. The system used slightly weak rear springs, a vacuum operated air compressor, rear air adjustable shock absorbers and the height control valve to keep the car level under all loads. There was no control over this automatic PICTURE PICTURE 1 1 system. This valve assembly was one of the many “Off the Shelf” PICTURE 1 Controlling Controlling the 115VAC the 115VAC Compresso Compresso r: r: items used in the motor home to make it affordable. I bought a 1974 Sequoia on November 2, 1977. It didn’t take Controlling the 115VAC Compressor: long to opt for campsites that required lowering the rear To control To control the 115VAC the 115VAC Compressor Compressor using 12VDC using 12VDC I used Ithe used parts theshown parts shown in Picture in Picture 2. On the 2. On back thewall backofwa t suspension to get level. The Regusa step was not yet available so lowering made it easier getting in and out. The first time I did this, I got the coach hooked up and level and we went out for dinner. When we returned to the coach, it had returned to ride height, so, once again, I lowered the rear. About ten minutes later, I noticed it was back at ride height again. With the Power Level systems large reservoir this was a built in problem. The height control valve assembly was not designed PICTURE PICTURE 2 2 PICTURE PICTURE 3 3 to be lowered and have air in the reservoir. It would do its PICTURE 2 PICTURE 3 designed job and level the coach to ride height even with the Motor Motor home was homea 115VAC was a 115VAC RomexRomex line. I line. cut this I cut and this ranand it through ran it through the metal the box metal inbox Picture in Picture 2 connecting 2 conne ToPicture control the3115VAC I used the Power Level Control in “Hold”. part ofpart the of receptacle. the receptacle. Picture 3 shows shows the “Bridge” theCompressor “Bridge” cut oncut theusing on “Hot” the 12VDC “Hot” side only. side The only.receptacle Theparts receptacle is mounted is mo shown in Picture On the of the Motor home was a side. side ofside the of metal the box metal and box theand relay the (Radio relay 2. (Radio Shack Shack Part back Number: Part wall Number: 275-226) 275-226) is mounted is mounted on the on right the rightThe sidec Solution: shownshown in Picture in Picture 3 are connected 3 are connected to theline. to normally theI normally open ran connectors theon relay. thethe relay. Themetal ground The ground connector connecto is co 115VAC Romex cutopen this connectors and itonthrough box the receptacle the receptacle groundground (green(green wire). wire). The 12VDC The 12VDC connector connector on the on relay theisrelay connected is connected to the to unused the unused connecto co in Picture 2The connecting it plugged tointo the top of the receptacle. suspension suspension pressure pressure switch. switch. The compressor compressor is plugged is theinto switched thepart switched (bottom) (bottom) receptacle. receptacle. PicturePicture 4 show Picture 3 shows the “Bridge” cut on the “Hot” side only. The Completed Completed Box. Box. I cured the problem by removing the air reservoir Schrader valve receptacle is mounted on the left side of the metal box and the and installed an electric air valve from the Electro-level system. relay (Radio Shack Part Number: 275-226) is mounted on the Now, when parked and level, I would let the air out of the right side. The connections shown in Picture 3 are connected to reservoir. While this cured the problem, it put a lot on wear on the normally open connectors on the relay. The ground the Dana 12VDC air compressor. (Electro Level solved this connector is connected to the receptacle ground (green wire). problem by using a much smaller reservoir. Before it could raise The 12VDC connector on the relay is connected to the unused the coach, it would run out of air). 6 PICTURE PICTURE 4 4 PICTURE 2 PICTURE 3 PICTURE 2 PICTURE 3 PICTURE 7 PICTURE 8 Romex line. I 2 cut this and ran it through the metal box in Picture 2 connecting it to the top PICTURE PICTURE 3 To control the system are six switches (Picture 9 Green) and three lights (Picture 10). eme 3 shows the “Bridge” cut on the “Hot” side only. The receptacle is mounted on the left was a 115VAC Romex line. I cut this and ran it through the metal box in Picture 2 connecting it to the top relay (Radio Shack Part Number: 275-226) is mounted on pressure the right side. The connections connector suspension switch. The To itcontrol the systemon are switches (Picture 9 Green) and ected receptacle. Picture 3on shows “Bridge” on the “Hot” side only. The mounted thesixleft Romex I cutopen this andthe ranthe itair through thecut metal boxconnector in Picture 2 connecting to theistop to theline. normally connectors on the relay. The ground is connected to receptacle compressor is plugged into the switched (bottom) receptacle. three lights (Picture 10). ere metal box and the relay (Radio Shack Part Number: 275-226) is mounted on the right side. The connections 3 shows the “Bridge” cut on the “Hot” side only. The receptacle is mounted on the left wire). The 12VDC connector on the relay is connected to the unused connector on the air 3 Picture are isconnected the normally open onthe relay. TheThe ground connector is connected to 4 shows Completed Box.receptacle. The compressor plugged intotothe the switched (bottom) Picture 4the shows the ePicture relay (Radio Shack Part Number: 275-226) isconnectors mounted on right side. connections acle wire). 12VDC connector on the is connected unused to connector on the air ectedground to the (green normally openThe connectors on the relay. Therelay ground connector to is the connected pressure The compressor is plugged the switched (bottom)connector receptacle. nnwire). Theswitch. 12VDC connector on the relay is into connected to the unused on Picture the air 4 shows the dThe Box. compressor is plugged into the switched (bottom) receptacle. Picture 4 shows the PICTURE 4 PICTURE 9 PICTURE 4 PICTURE 9 In the summer of 1993, I acquired a 1977 andthe started quired a 1977 Kingsley and started the process all over again.Kingsley In late 1974 generator PICTURE 9 berglass and was sealed (Big improvement!) and ended with the end of the access door. the process all over again. In late 1974 the generator VAC Compressor on the 1974 coach was still there, but is now accessed from inside the compartment was made of fiberglass and was sealed (Big PICTURE Compressors have improved and the motor and compressor are now4one piece with Teflon PICTURE improvement!) ended with the end access door. 10:of stands forThe 115VAC Suspension DCSC9 stands for 12VDC Suspension Picture 10: ACSC stands forCompressor; 115VAC Suspension Compressor; DCSC stands forCom 12V PICTURE 4 Picture and no drive belts. Except forand the inlet air filter (Picture 6), it ACSC isthe maintenance free. mmer of 1993, acquiredthe a 1977 Kingsley and started process over again. lateACSC 1974stands the generator area I Iinstalled 115VAC Compressor on thethe 1974 coachallwas PictureIn10: for 115VAC Suspension Compressor; Picture 10: ACSC stands for 115VAC Suspension Compressor; DCSC stands 12VDC Suspension Compressor. ment wasamade of fiberglass and was sealed (Big improvement!) and ended with the end of the access door. for Compressor. cquired 1977 Kingsley and started the process all over again. In late 1974 the generator still there, but is now accessed from inside the coach (Picture 5). DCSC stands for 12VDC Suspension I installed115VAC the was 115VAC the 1974 was still now accessed fiberglass and sealedCompressor (Big improvement!) andcoach ended with thethere, end door. from inside the Compressors haveonimproved and the motor andofbuttheis access PICTURE 9 cture 115VAC Compressors have improved and the motor and compressor are now one VAC5). Compressor on the 1974 coach was still there, but is now accessed from inside the piece with Teflon compressor are now one piece with Teflon moving parts arts requiring have no oil and no drive belts. Except for the inlet airare filter (Picture 6), it is maintenance free. Compressors the motor compressor one piece with Teflon requiring improved no oil andand no drive belts.and Except for the inletnow air filter il and no drive belts. Except for the inlet air filter (Picture 6), it is maintenance free. (Picture 6), it is maintenance free. Picture 10: ACSC stands for 115VAC Suspension Compressor; DCSC stands for 12VDC Suspension Compressor. PICTURE 10 PICTURE 10 PICTURE 10 PICTURE 10 I have installed rear support jacks with built-in J Hooks (Pictures 11 & 12); I obtained from PatI obtained Cerrina from at the Western I have installed rear support jacks with built-in J Hooks (Pictures 11 & 12); PatTemecula Cerrina at the I havejacks installed rear support jacks(Pictures with built-in Hooks (Picturesfrom 11 & I obtained I have installed rear support withonly built-in J Hooks 11 &J 12); I traveling. obtained Pat12); Cerrina at thef Temecula Western States Rally. Now, theStates time the Now, air bags areonly inflated is when I’mbags Rally. the time the air are inflated is whenis when I’m Temecula Western Rally. theare only time the air bags inflated Temecula Western States Rally. Now, the States only time theNow, air bags inflated is when I’mare traveling. I’m traveling. PICTURE 5 PICTURE 6 PICTURE 10 To install air bag pressure gauges in the Kingsley, I had to run I have installed rear support jacks with built-in J Hooks (Pictures 11 & 12); I obtained from Pat Cerrina at the three air lines to the dash. I also installed the electro valve Temecula Western Stateslevel Rally. Now, the only time the air bags are inflated is when I’m traveling. in place of the Schrader valve in the reservoir (Picture 7 arrow). I installed two duel pressure gauges (Picture 8). The forward PICTURE PICTURE 5 PICTURE PICTURE 6 5 6 all air pressure in the Kingsley, IKingsley, hadair to run three to air the dash. also installed theinstalled electro the electro (green) needles are the bag pressures and the rear (red) To bag install air baggauges pressure gauges in the I had toair runlines three lines toI PICTURE the dash. I also 11 PICTURE 12 alvelevel in place Schrader in the reservoir arrow). I7 installed duel pressure valveofinthe place of thevalve Schrader valve in the(Picture reservoir7 (Picture arrow). Itwo installed two duelgauges pressure gauges needles are the reservoir pressure. e 8).(Picture The forward (green) needles areneedles the air bag the rearand (red) areneedles the reservoir 8). The forward (green) are pressures the air bagand pressures theneedles rear (red) are thepressure. reservoir pressure. I installed a set of Dave Lenzi’s air manifolds (Picture 13). I like these because they mount on the fender well PICTURE 12 11 instead of hanging on thePICTURE air bag. The 11 red tube goesPICTURE toPICTURE the air bag, the black line to the electro-level 11 PICTUREsystem. 12 PICTURE I installed a set of DaveI Lenzi’s manifolds I like these because they mount onbecause the fender well installedair a set of Dave(Picture Lenzi’s air manifolds (Picture 13). I(Picture like these they mo I installed a set of13). Dave Lenzi’s air manifolds 13). I like instead of hanging on the air bag. The red on tube to theThe airred bag,tube the goes blacktoline electro-level system. instead of hanging thegoes air bag. theto airthe bag, the black line to the PICTURE 11 these because they mount onPICTURE the fender 12 well instead of hanging the air bag. redontube goeswell to the air I installed a set of Dave Lenzi’s air manifolds (Picture 13). I like on these because theyThe mount the fender linebag, to the theblack electro-level system. system. instead of hanging on the air bag. The redbag, tube the goes black to the air line to the electro-level PICTUREPICTURE 7 PICTURE 77 PICTURE8PICTURE 8 PICTURE ntrol the system the are system six switches (Picture 9 Green) three lights (Picture 10). To control are six switches (Pictureand 9 Green) and three lights (Picture 10). 8 PICTURE 13 PICTURE 13 PICTURE 13 PICTURE 13 PICTURE 13 7 GMC 2008 RALLY SCHEDULE CLUB NEWSLETTER DESIGNED AND PRINTED BY IDEAL SERVICES, San Diego, CA. GMC MOTORHOMES INTERNATIONAL/GMC WESTERN STATES, If you would like to submit an article or item, email Freddi: SONOMA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, SANTA ROSA, CA [email protected] MARCH 30–APRIL 5, 2008 MAY 1–4, 2008 GMC PACIFIC CRUISERS, EMERALD DESERT RV RESORT , PALM DESERT, CA HOSTS: DAVE AND DONNA de GRAFFENREID JUNE 20–23, 2008 GMC PACIFIC CRUISERS, BARN BASH III, VENTURA, CA HOSTS: JOHN AND DEE LOCKWOOD SEPTEMBER 15–19, 2008 GMC WESTERN STATES, BLACKWELL ISLAND RV PARK, LAKE COEUR d’ALENE, ID HOSTS: TERRY AND GLORIA MORRIS/GMC CASCADERS SEPTEMBER 28–OCTOBER 4, 2008 GMC MOTORHOMES INTERNATIONAL DELAWARE STATE FAIRGROUNDS, HARRINGTON, DE OCTOBER 3–5, 2008 GMC PACIFIC CRUISERS, TUCALOTA SPRINGS RV PARK, SAGE, CA HOSTS: CHUCK AND MARY BOTTS OCTOBER 30–NOVEMBER 2, 2008 GMC PACIFIC CRUISERS, 49er RANCH RV RESORT, COLUMBIA, CA HOSTS: FIN AND MARY BEVEN DECEMBER 5–8, 2008 GMC PACIFIC CRUISERS TAMALE FESTIVAL – INDIAN WELLS RV PARK, INDIO, CA PLEASE SEE SHARON CERRINA IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HOST A RALLY 8 DISCLAIMER: NEWSLETTER ARTICLES ARE CONTRIBUTED BY MEMBERS AND ARE PUBLISHED AS A SERVICE TO MEMBERS. ACCURACY IS NOT GUARANTEED. INDEPENDENT VERIFICATION IS URGED
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