CKCK 45 Posted May 18, 2014 Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 We lost an axle bearing on I-75 S headed to the Fort. Caught it before it went up in flames, but we're down for the count until I get it fixed...probably a new axle. We limped into the Cecil Bay RV Park. Anyone know any mobile repairs in this area? Not a good start to the trip... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alexwyattmommy 181 Posted May 18, 2014 Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 Holy crap that sucks!! I hope someone can help. Sending you all hugs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted May 18, 2014 Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 That's terrible! Hope someone here can help you soon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblr....Rennie 224 Posted May 18, 2014 Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 That stinks, hope all works out, can the campground give you any leads? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CKCK 45 Posted May 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 Found someone and he's already been here and gone to find a new wheel/hub assembly. Fortunately the spindle is okay so we aren't looking at a full axle. With any luck we might still make it to the Fort today. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted May 18, 2014 Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 Good luck!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted May 18, 2014 Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 Glad to hear you'll be back on the road soon!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ImDownWithDisney 342 Posted May 18, 2014 Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 If you have time check the other 3. They may not be far behind. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted May 18, 2014 Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 Great news! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted May 18, 2014 Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 The Reds are coming, the Reds are coming. alexwyattmommy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted May 18, 2014 Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 Hope you're safely back on the road! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblr....Rennie 224 Posted May 18, 2014 Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 Hope all goes well on the repair, and safe journey the rest of the way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CKCK 45 Posted May 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 Luck ran out...can't get the part until the morning. Boooooo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted May 18, 2014 Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 That really, really stinks. Any other places to get the part? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted May 18, 2014 Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 Ugh. Sorry to hear that. Hopefully they can get it fixed and get you on the road early. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kadancer 82 Posted May 18, 2014 Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 Hope you are able to make it to the Fort tomorrow. Sorry about the delay. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CKCK 45 Posted May 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 Thanks for everyone's concerns and well wishes. The silver lining to all of this is that Jason (Katman) was able to get our reservation pushed back by a day so we won't lose tonight's Fort stay. Instead I'm paying $31 for Cecil Bay RV Park, and whatever this new hub is going to cost me (I shudder to think). But at least we don't lose money at a Disney! Thanks Jason! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted May 18, 2014 Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 That is definitely a silver lining! Glad Jason was able to help you out and hopefully you'll be at the Fort ASAP! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted May 18, 2014 Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 Thanks for everyone's concerns and well wishes. The silver lining to all of this is that Jason (Katman) was able to get our reservation pushed back by a day so we won't lose tonight's Fort stay. Instead I'm paying $31 for Cecil Bay RV Park, and whatever this new hub is going to cost me (I shudder to think). But at least we don't lose money at a Disney! Thanks Jason! Glad I was able to help you out with that part at least. I hope the rest of your trip goes smoothly and you all have a wonderful time!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Sure hope you get fixed up ASAP in the morning and get to the Fort at a reasonable time. So how is Cecil Bay? Would you recommend it for an overnight? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CKCK 45 Posted May 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Sure hope you get fixed up ASAP in the morning and get to the Fort at a reasonable time. So how is Cecil Bay? Would you recommend it for an overnight?Cecil Bay isn't bad. There are a few full-timers here, but other than that it's pretty quiet. The owner is real nice, but couldn't offer me much advice on finding a repairman. We haven't ventured into their restrooms, but I bet they're pretty old from the looks of the other buildings. They seem to keep the grounds in decent shape. All in all I don't think it's a bad overnight place. I think there are a few others just spending the night. A Phaeton pulled in next to us, so that makes me feel a little better about being here! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tigger 33 Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Glad to hear things are working out you might want to invest in a temp gun to keep track of bearing temps. I keep one in the MH and shoot all the wheel hubs everytime we stop for fuel to make sure none of them are running hot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblr....Rennie 224 Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Glad to hear things are working out you might want to invest in a temp gun to keep track of bearing temps. I keep one in the MH and shoot all the wheel hubs everytime we stop for fuel to make sure none of them are running hot. X2 same thing on our stops. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CKCK 45 Posted May 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Glad to hear things are working out you might want to invest in a temp gun to keep track of bearing temps. I keep one in the MH and shoot all the wheel hubs everytime we stop for fuel to make sure none of them are running hot.I actually had just checked them by hand about an hour before and it was okay after driving about 2hours. Maybe a little warm but nothing alarming. I kind of had a funny feeling about that wheel before we left...should have listened to my gut I guess. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Glad to hear things are working out you might want to invest in a temp gun to keep track of bearing temps. I keep one in the MH and shoot all the wheel hubs everytime we stop for fuel to make sure none of them are running hot.What temp due you consider hot? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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