Jesus Freak
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It would seem over the top having an extra steering gear in the motorhome but Lucy might sleep better knowing that you're prepared for the unexpected.Last summer, I just ended up replacing my RV's steering gear when it's seals went (very badly, leaking out totally daily), but I was on the road and couldn't risk not having it fixed within a day. AutoZone had it within a day or so and I changed it in their parking lot. I kept the old one though, since it has low miles (under 90k) and wasn't sloppy. It's the same one as in the trucks. Maybe I'll redo the seals in it someday, or sell it to someone who wants an original factory gearbox that just needs seals. I got lucky too, the AutoZone one is tight like the one it replaced.
But since you're here, there's a super beetle that's showed up on my FedEx route a while back. The people moved it out by the road and there it sits. I left my phone number with the wife when it first showed up a couple months ago but never heard from anyone. If I get another stop there I'm going to ask again. I looked it over, the body is solid. The rear fenders are removed but they're in the car. No engine, but the transaxle is there. The cool thing is it's a super beetle with the bigger windshield and struts. I think about you out there adventuring when I see it.