HRRVC Chapter 309 Valley of the Sun. June 2015 Newsletter. Get Ready for the Roundup. Saddle up buckaroos we re headed for a roundup.

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1 HRRVC Chapter 309 Valley of the Sun Volume 2015, Issue 6 Special points of interest: Three themed dinner and three breakfasts are planned Tours are planned Outdoor activities are on the schedule A couple of Craft sessions shall be offered. Inside this issue: Water heater 2 problems Rally update 2 Scorpion 3 Sell or maintain 3 Volunteer 3 Campout Schedule 4 State Rally Registration 5 June 2015 Newsletter Get Ready for the Roundup Saddle up buckaroos we re headed for a roundup. Well, perhaps Fiesta, a German Oktoberfest, a Western evening, three break- There will be opportunities to visit the University of Phoenix John Wayne fasts and an evening Stadium (where the would not say it NFL Cardinals in just that manner, but we of AZ and NM are gathering in late October play), a candy factory, and Luke Air Force Base. No rally would for our an- be complete nual state rally without some A Southwestern craft activities Roundup. of just enjoying some and the outdoor It may seem months hors d'oeuvre games, and this event away, but the time moves quickly and plans must be formalized. The organizers brought by those attending. A sample of the programs offered shall will offer both. The planners wish that you will want to come, enjoy friendship, have planned include; the im- learn something for three nights of portance of bees, of interest and depart entertainment, each herbal gardening in a having been treated reflective of the small space, several to that good old theme of that evening. on maintenance of an fashion Western From a Mexican RV unit, and more. Hospitality.

2 HRRVC Chapter 309 Page 2 How secure is your water heater? We know that driving water heater. This is the heater sits delaminat- down the road, is like second time the support ed and fell apart. causing driving an RV during an brace has broken causing the 10 Gal heater to earthquake. Here is one the heater to lay on the tip. When that happened Their response was that they never example. Ray Granzow, a member of our Chapter 309 sent me this note and 120V cable and leak. The tech said this in the short time poses a fire hazard had this problem before. The cost this photos. Ray writes ~ I thought you may find this of interest. Our 2012 HR second time just over $500. Ambassador 36 PFT has had this water heater problem once before. the stress on plumbing fixtures attached to the heater caused water leaks and other problems relat- over the wiring and elec- ed to safety. I contacted trical components short- the factory when we had ing everything. The photos from the RV service center here show the results from the problems in design and factory installation of the the problem the first time. Their response was that they never had this problem before. What compounded the heaters operation problem was the plywood base upon which the The RV tech said the factory should have used exterior or marine grade plywood rather than what was used. That change would have reduced the chance of delamination. Registrations for State Rally & Quartzsite We thank both the Mi- logo in the center. It Rice Ranch now has 37 randas and McPhadens shall be part of the Char- units coming. This leaves from Chapter 407 in Yu- ity Auction for Make-a- just three spaces remain- ma as the first two who Wish. ing prior to a waiting list. Inside the big tent at the RV show at Quartzsite. have registered for our AZ & NM State Rally. Lynne McPhaden has crafted a wonderful Afghan throw with the HR If you are thinking about coming, go ahead and send in your registration. Quartzsite campout at Remember there are both in town camping and a camping on BLM in January. Refer to the campout schedule on page 4.

3 Volume 2015, Issue 6 Page 3 Watch out, you never know what is on the floor Walking barefoot across found. The pain grew in After a quick internet the floor heading to bed I intensity. search for medical advice, suddenly felt the sharp pain my big toe. Seldom had such a stabbing pain been experienced. Hobbling onto the bed, I looked for something imbedded in my foot. Perhaps a chard of glass, or a cactus thorn had penetrated my foot. Nothing to be Going back to the living room, we looked for the source of that pain. There on the floor, no more in size than a dime, was a small brown scorpion. Quickly dispatching the creature with the heel of a shoe, I returned to my chair. applying ice packs, taking some Tylenol became the treatment. The next day, still some slight numbness in the foot, but much, much better. Once stung, twice shy are words to live by here in Arizona. Latest statics report about 11,000 people report scorpion stings each year in AZ. Investing in your motorhome We own a 2000 Imperial, one slide. There have It was noted on the most recent look under the lead and contacted Cummins here in Mesa. They Does one purchase a been several times when the thoughts of a newer coach have crossed our coach, that the side radiator shows signs of severe wear. now have the coach and replacement is taking place. newer model of motorhome, or maintain mind. However a return to the thought of having a unit that has no payments is good. Now the part of upkeep. Seeking out a place to handle the job was the next task. Recently Grant Joy had his radiator replaced, so I followed his While the cost is going to top $4K, that is still less expensive than the much larger investment for a newer unit. the unit you now have? Seeking volunteers for rally help While we are still five plus months away for AZ / NM State Rally, it is not too early for the consideration for helping with the logistics of ensuring such a rally runs smoothly. Assistance with handing out registration packets, organizing the outdoor games, general help with the serving and cleanup at meal events are just some of the areas to consider. Others will be- come apparent as the event goes closer. We all know that to volunteer makes the event more enjoyable not only for those at the rally, but also for those who volunteer.

4 Volume 2015 Number 6 Chapter 309 Breakfast Gatherings We meet on the first Tuesday each month during the season, beginning at 9:30 am. First meeting of the upcoming season will be on November 3rd. Location TBA by September 1st. News Briefs We wish to send our thoughts and prayers to our friends and fellow HRRVC members who are enduring the ravages of rain, flooding and tornadoes in Texas, Oklahoma and the entire Midwest. Visit our website Come join the fun Chapter 309 & HRRVC SCHEDULE 2015 / 2016 July 21-25: HRRVC Eastern International Rally, Escanaba, MI September 10-14: CO/UT State Rally, Garden of the Gods RV Park, Colorado Springs, CO October 19-23: TX / Region VII Rally, Skyline Ranch RV Park, Bandera, TX October 28 30: AZ & NM State Rally, Leaf Verde RV Resort, Buckeye, AZ November: TBA December 8-11: Chapters 309 & 71 Christmas Outing, Community Center, Wickenburg, AZ January 2016, 10-15: Dry Camping on BLM area south of Quartzsite, AZ January 2016, 15-20: Quartzsite AZ Outing, Rice Ranch RV, Quartzsite, AZ February: Dates TBA, Lake Pleasant RV Park, Lake Pleasant, AZ March: TBA Page 4 April: Western International Rally, first week in April, Palms RV Resort, Yuma, AZ HRRVC Chapter 309 Officers A stunning photo hints of the upcoming Monsoon Season President Nancy Joy Gnjoy97530@aol.com Vice President Ray Zeek zeekstrophy@gmail.com Secretary Kay Honn knhonn@yahoo.com Treasurer Larry Laursen ljlaursen@aol.com Membership Barbara Laursen bjlaursen@aol.com Directors Larry Laursen ljlaursen@aol.com Thom Feit thomfeit@gmail.com Charity Marcia Foster jacknmarc@gmail.com Historian Jack Foster jacknmarc@gmail.com Sunshine Gidget Zeek zeekstrophy@gmail.com State Manager Thom Feit thomfeit.az@aol.com Region VII Director Joe Richey jndrichey18084@aol.com HRRVC Christina Crist christina.crist@hrrvc.org PO Box 3028 Elkhart, IN Newsletter editor: Thom Feit

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