Only broke down twice from Quartzite Arizonian to Houston, TX. Well three times really but I jumped off the solenoid once. Went to Wilcox AZ. to get the truck repaired. He really did not have the time but he did it. Within 3 hours I got the "big" tuneup, oil change, solenoid and was driving off. I stopped and asked a guy at the gas station when I got there and he said go to Jarod's auto and tire. So did another person at circle K. Jarod turned out to be a former fulltimer. 10 years ago he opened up a shop. In Wilcox AZ and has been there ever since. After he told me the price he discounted it. Most people tend to jack the price once they find out your from out of town. I expected a grand which he did all for half that. And had me back on the road by 1:30. So if you are every broke down 81 miles east of  Tucson on I 10. Ask anyone in town where Jarod's auto and tire center and they will tell you. 

Got the GMC last night. Took 1 plane and 2 cab rides to get to Quartsite, AZ. Got there about 2 and the owner showed her to me. She truly has only 25,000 miles. He explained some things and answered many questions. Then I gave him the cash which after counting it, Bobby handed me the title. I thanked him and headed off in my almost new 1974 GMC Motorhome. She ran great. I went and filled her up with gas. (Ouch) went back in to get the change from the $300. When I came out I noticed a bunch of gas under her. Which really concerned me, seeing how I was about to jump on 10 and take it all the way to Houston. I called the owner up and he brought a mechanic with him. When I tried to move her way from lake gas she refused. She started fine but soon as I put my foot on the gas it died. Took some time but it was just a gas filter and I cracked gas line that was sucking air. Spent my first night in the GMC. Then headed to Texas.
First I headed to big lots and bought a mattress, sheets and pillows. Did not have a bed in her so only got a little sleep last night.
As for the leaking gas tanks it stopped. Only 1 tank is filling up for some reason. (Double tanks)
Going to get a little sleep then hit the road!
If you are ever in Quartzsite I suggest 2things. First you visit Reader's Oasis Books. There you will find Paul Winer. He is some what a legand with the desert folks, even Jay Leno has went and visited his book store.

In fact many famous people have visited Quartzsite just to see Paul's junk. On a nice day you can see Paul pedaling his bicycle junk and all. Ah the desert life!
The other must not miss in Quartzsite is Bobby, the man I bought my MH from. He brought another mechanic with him and they worked on my MH until about midnight. Not many people would have done the same. He manages an RV park at 145 N. Moon Mountain Road. One of the nicest guys you could meet. So if your going thru there stop and see Paul and Bobby. But make sure you tell them Boondocking Doyle said hello.

The Day Before

Tomorrow is the day. A short term goal realized  on March 27th. I fly out to Phoenix in the morning and then take a greyhound bus to Quartzsite, AZ. There I will purchase a 1974 GMC Motorhome.