The other day was the first time I have attempted to wash my van, and a few things became inherently clear during the process. Number one, I am short. I mean, maybe not compared to the general female population, but definitely next to my van. I just didn’t think about how the heck I was going to reach the upper portions of my vehicle to clean them, before I set out on the task. Luckily my friends helped with a stick and a washing mitten. Made due and got the job done. Looks great, but I forgot to hit the very back. So, you can still see the delineation line between dirty and not so. Whoops.
In the meantime, I moved my belongings to a smaller warehouse hoping this would help facilitate my getting rid of more crap. It was successful, but there is no AC in my new unit, and I pay for AC. They have been poo pooing me about when it’s going to be fixed, but after a week with no plan in sight, I finally got mad.
I was good and angry when I got inside. I feel bad for the guy behind the counter, but he was the one in charge that day. The manager was off. Her name is Lou and she’s really a nice lady, but I need results. No AC and being nice was getting me nowhere. I have guitars and art, electronics and other things in my warehouse I don’t necessarily want to be sitting in 90 degree heat. Because that’s what it has been getting to in there. I installed a thermometer. I’m taking pictures and showing them. Infuriating.
I ended up threatening to move locations and demanding a truck for free. Also insisting they call the AC people today. I had them call the other location and let them know I was on the way.
I get down to the other IStorage off Daniels. I view a few units, not really what I was looking for, and ever so slightly more expensive than what I am currently paying. Meh…. Anyway, the manager at this new location ended up digging into the AC issue for me, and put an order in for servicing. He said they would be looking into the issue today. He also suggested I call District Management to see if they can compensate me in some way. So, I will be doing that tomorrow.
As far as van life, I took the rig in to see my friends down at Alico Center Tire & Auto. I got an oil change, and they reminded me I will need new rear shocks. There’s also the issue with my engine light coming on. It’s not right now, but it had been since my trip with my niece, which I returned from weeks ago. Originally, when I had it diagnosed, it said it was the gas cap. So, I bought a new one from the dealer. When one of the guys was under my vehicle he found a loose tube and tightened it down. They said the engine light being on would be no big deal, but they would check out two codes for me online, and when I see them next they can fiddle more if it’s still an issue. So, all good for now. Just have to budget for some repair work.
Also, surprise, someone apparently hit my front end. They said it looked like someone with a hitch backed into the van at some point and showed me the damage to the undercarriage. Ugh… I’m guessing it was when I was at a rest stop or in one of the parks or camp grounds. There are people with huge rigs backing out of tight spots all the time. You can’t see the damage from just walking by it, you have to look under the vehicle. The plastic bumper hides it well. If it’s not one thing, it’s another.
