Drove the Natchez Trace Parkway from Nashville to Alabama.
The "Trace" is 444 miles long, through Tennessee, Alabama and Mississippi, and supposedly had been forged by early settlers, hunting for any of the many wildlife which abound.
We drove through the woods and rolling hills, passing deer, turkeys, even turtles along the way. I don't think the family of turkeys appreciated our air horns, but they have to understand that it takes a lot to stop a 15 ton vehicle.
We are having a short stopover at Tiffin Motorhomes for a few minor repairs, and also a factory tour of the motorhome assembly line. The service area is on the property of an old airport. There were rows and rows of Tiffins on the "runway" for repairs or special modifications.
Front and End Caps:
Working on the Chassis:
Tile floor pre-fab and ready to be lifted into place:
Kitchen Wall:
Painted and Finished!
At its busiest, Tiffin employed 1200 people, which is one-third of the population of Red Bay, producing 12 motorhomes a day. Today production is at 4 per day. Its a family-run company, in a real "Main Street USA" town, where everyone is friendly and helpful, and definitely not in a rush to do anything!
We were able to get into a service bay after 3 days, since we had no appointment. We had 3 windows replaced due to condensation between the dual panes......Under warranty, but cost for this was $1800 with parts & labor !! Also had a few minor repairs done, and we were on our way to Memphis for a few days.
1 comment:
Maria looks like a wonderful trip so far!! By the way buy yourselves an "EXIT AUTHORITY" book if you happen by a Camping World. It will tell you all the gas stations and eateries that are big rig friendly. Just in case a Flying J or other such are not available.
Well your second night was in Lexington and that is where Rick's sister lives. That horse country is beautiful isn't it!!
Nashville is where my brother went to auto-diesel school. You guys are on a roll. Do you plan on stopping in Houston too? We lived there for 9 years. This is funny but brings back so many memories. I like following you guys around on the blog!!!
You should have stopped in Memphis to see Elvis's Graceland!! We stopped there one time but it was less than a 1/2 hour till they closed so they wouldn't let us in. :-( Looking forward to your next post! Take care! (Oh I commented on your first post too so check that one)
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