RV/MH Hall of Fame

Left camp about 7:30am and dropped the coach at Stewarts Service Center. They are going to work on our leveler problem today.

We took this opportunity to visit the RV/MH Hall of Fame. We started in the Founders Hall where many historical RV's are displayed. There were RV's that went back to Pre WWI. The hall is set up like a little highway with the RV's displayed in sites along the road. One of the first RV's was the 1931 Model AA Ford Housecar (picture 1 & 2). We loved this one it was really plush! The floors were yellow pine with cabinets and interior of oak and yellow poplar. It is thought to have been built by a custom carriage maker and woodwork artist. Originally it had a flat bench with no back for the driver and passenger. One of Sandi's favorites was the 1928 Pierce Arrow Fleet Housecar (picture 3). This is one of only 3 that were built before the crash of 1929 which ended the manufacture of Pierce Arrow luxury housecars. There were so many other beautiful campers we couldn't take pictures of all of them. The last one we looked at was built for the actress Mae West when they were trying to lure her away from vaudeville and into the movies. They would pick her up in this luxury coach that looks like a plush railroad car and bring her to the studio. Very nice for that time period. Lastly the hall displays pictures of those inducted into the hall. These individuals have helped shape the RV/MH industry. This is a stop well worth making if you are traveling through Elkhart!

Outside the hall there were a group of people known as the "Tin Can Tourists". You may have seen a program about them on the discovery channel. We met Dorothy and Richard Tate in thier older RV complete with green shag carpet and all the ammenities. It was very cute and they were wonderful giving us a tour and telling stories about their travels.

Went back to pick up the coach and thanks to Randy and the folks at Stewarts our levelers are fixed. They were wonderful!

However, we have to stay one more day in Elkhart. We had a problem with our microwave/convection oven. Of course these things happen when your warranty ends but fortunately we purchased extended coverage when we bought the coach. They arranged for us to take the coach in tomorrow.

Today was a busy day and we just hung out when we got back to camp. It is very hot and humid and we could have thunderstorms tonight.