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We have arrived in Maine. Another 150 miles to destination and then to buy a new house. Preferably with enough land to build a bus barn with service pit.but we have made the cross country trip. Other than the ECM and Alternator it was relatively trouble free. This poor coach needs some upholstery work and new blinds and curtains (thanks dogs) but it has held up to the challenge. Overall fuel economy from Fort st john British Columbia to Maine was 6.89MPG. I really can't complain about anything. Very impressed with this coach. Could use an alignment on the front end. Tires are showing signs of a bit to much toe in.
Next trip out with this coach will be less of a speed run and more enjoyable with time to see the sights and what have you.
When's the spring rally? And where?
Carl Little
1996 Coach 435 Detroit 60
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Thats wonderful news and just to think how many years it sat! I was wondering what part of the journey you were at we really hope to meet you and your family someday it's been a pleasure reading your posts.
1999 45' #504 "Magnolia"
Gravette, Arkansas
1996 40 XL Prevost Marathon
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Jack there will be room at the house to park a couple coaches. Getting full hook ups might be a while but space shouldn't be an issue.
Carl Little
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Thank you Carl! Get settled in, your a young guy and it would take a week or more for me to get over that journey.
1999 45' #504 "Magnolia"
Gravette, Arkansas
1996 40 XL Prevost Marathon
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Where in Maine are you looking?
06 M450LXi 3 slide
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Machias area. I'm trying to convince my wife to buy a place with 50 acres and make it i to an RV park. There aren't many down here. The biggest one only has 20 spots. The campground owner came today to move their personal trailer out of the park so I could have a spot.
Carl Little
1996 Coach 435 Detroit 60
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Yes, that area has virtually no rv parks. You really have to go to the Bar Harbor area or on up to Lubec to get a decent place.
Good luck in your search and I hope it works out!
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Machias is where I grew up. Ill find a spot. Lubec is pretty but the locals are weird.
Carl Little
1996 Coach 435 Detroit 60
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They are an eclectic group!
Of course, just sitting in Helen’s for a couple of hours can be quite entertaining.
06 M450LXi 3 slide