The travel to Sequoia stressed the little Scion. The front brakes after 60,000 miles were fixed by a wonderful mechanic who overnighted the pads and replaced them the next day for $140. We felt we were lucky to have it quickly done in such a tiny town. The mechanic also checked the car out other than brakes and took a personal check from me. He trusted a stranger! I met both he and his wife and they were just lovely people. People are so nice especially in small towns.
John went to move the rig in Three Rivers and the jacks and slide would not go in. He finally manually cranked them up and the slide in. We went to Vasilla, down in the valley and to small RV dealer. Monaco could not sent a part for they did not have one on hand and the manufacturer had to make the part. The RV dealer suggested to have the motor rebuilt (he sent it out to a small shop in town) for that was the problem. Within a day the part was fixed and back on the rig and everything was working. We stayed at a KOA recommended by dealer and everything worked out without too much delay or headaches, just money. I wrote to Lazydays in Tucson for that part was replaced exactly 25 months ago and should not have failed. I hope they reimburse us for the rebuilt part.
So we went on Kings Canyon while the motor was rebuilt. Part of it was closed but we had a lovely day traveling the park and the General Highway that connects Kings Canyon and Sequoia.
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| Manzanita in bloom |
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| Between the Sequoia one feels dwarfted |
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| Gravity Fed Pumps in Kings Canyon NP |
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| Kings Canyon itself |
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California Poppies are the state flower and they are everywhere!
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