Day 6: Did you know that AAA will only help you four times a year?

I learned that this week as well as make sure you open all boxes you purchase with RV parts. The photos don't always tell the true story. 

I was not at all hesitant for Sarah to get AAA for our trip. I knew that at some point we would need it and just having the peace of mind that we weren't out here all alone made me happy to pay for the premium RV membership. 

We had to call AAA Wednesday night, just 5 days into our trip. We had pulled over in Kanarraville, Utah to register at an RV park for the night and when I went to start the RV again there was nothing. No click, no grumbling starter, nothing. After calling AAA and trying to get this sucker jumped we realized the issue was bigger then the battery. I also learned that you only get 4 incidents a year. That was an unpleasant surprise. 

The best part of the whole ordeal when we finally got the RV towed the .2 miles to the supposed wonderful RV mechanic I was flashed and flagged down at midnight by a local farmer to let me know that the Madsen was partially obscuring my tail lights. Man, talk about a forest for the trees. I'm driving behind a semi tow truck hauling a 33 ft motorhome with no lights whatsoever and I'm the nuisance you spend your time to flash and yell at.

The next morning we woke to a new day and positive vibes that the RV would be quickly fixed and I would be off to get some work done. The curmudgeon at RKS auto had other plans and he quickly let me know he didn't work in RV's and definitely not electrical stuff on RV's. 

We made our second call to AAA in 12 hours and were towed back to Cedar City to a new mechanic who had time to squeez us in. 

Roy was a sweet old man of 72 and took incredible care of us. He managed his mechanics with a soft hand and you could tell they appreciated him for that bee spent 4 hours hanging out with Roy and learning about his life. Met his wife and heard about their 8 kids! We were able to escape with a clean bill of health after getting a new starter and a through going over by Roy and only $400 dollars. 

We finally made it back to the park in Kanarraville 24 hours after initially arriving and were able to get a decent night sleep. 

One thing I have to say about this entire first breakdown was the positive energy that helped us get through. I don't think Sarah or I thought it was going to be a huge repair, but we also had absolutely no idea. Roy could have said he charged $150 an hour and we would have been super bummed, but we would have paid. I hope that we are reaping some rewards for the positive life we try to live. I am far from a saint, but I am trying my best. I look forward to opening up my heart more to the world and the people around me.