May 28, 2013

Fernley RV Park

Fernley, NV

Usually when we have been staying in a natural setting I am a little sad to be leaving.  But we woke up to clouds and it was still chilly so I was happy to be moving on.

 

Monte had called Goodyear to get some information about how our tires should be wearing.  All four of our rig tires are wearing on the inner side.  The Goodyear rep looked up the closest Goodyear authorized dealer to our location (50 miles drive to Fernley, NV) and suggested we go there for an assessment.

It was after 11am by the time we pulled out of the site. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There was another rig ahead of us at the dump station so Monte took advantage of the fresh water spigot and added 25 gallons of water to the tank.  We weren’t sure if we would have a hook-up in the evening so we wanted to make sure we had enough water for a night or two.

 

 

It was a short ride on Highway 80 up to Fernley.   The people at the tire center were great.  We didn’t have to wait and within 20 minutes of our arrival we were informed that the tire wearing issue is due to alignment.  That is what Monte assumed was the reason for the way the tires were wearing and now he had confirmation.  Unfortunately the tire center is not equipped to do the alignment so we have to find someplace else to have it done.

Monte had been in touch with Mor/Ryde in Indiana where we had an independent suspension installed last August. He printed a list of authorized service centers and found that the closest one to us is in Boise, ID. 

We had planned on traveling east across Nevada to Utah but are now going to go north to Boise. 

We found a campground that accepts our Passport America membership and paid for two nights.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  After being so cold for a few nights I wanted to be plugged in so we could use our electric heater.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fernley RV Park is located less than a mile from the highway. 

 

 The sites include concrete pads and a picnic table.  The best amenity is the excellent free WiFi.

I sat outside reading for a while until one of the long time residents came along and sat down at the table wanting to chat.  He is 82 and his wife is 86.   He still drives his own rig.  WOW.     

After dinner we took a ride to Walmart just to walk around after dinner.  We don’t really have anything planned for tomorrow so it just might be a veg day.