We drove into Yosemite through Tioga Pass. Lots of snow and beautiful scenery. We made it down the hill - not an easy drive. As we reached the bottom, the brake failure light came on and the pedal went to the floor. Amidst smoke, we coasted around the corner and into a parking lot. Our phone would only allow an emergency call. It was answered right in the park. About an hour later we were towed into Yosemite Village, 7 miles away. The tab: $327.00.
They left us in the lot behind the General Store and across from the Garage parked with the shuttle buses. When the RV was diagnosed in the morning we were told we had "a diaster." As Ed says, the entire braking system got fried.
Parts have been ordered from Las Vegas and Chicago while we live in the parking lot - free of charge. The entire bill...more than $4000.00!!! Thank God there's a full service garage in the park.
So...we're grateful that no one and no other vehicles were hurt or damaged. Could this have happened in a more beautiful place? We think not. Anyone for lemonade with the Kibel's?
Our parking lot hasn't been without incident. This car was parked near us. Nightime bear activity caused by leaving canned food in the car. All four windows were bent out, paw and claw marks all over the car, and a dent on top. It was a rental car - we can just hear the explanation when turning it in.
We should be on our way by the weekend...if the parts arrive.
More later....
Susan and Ed...
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure what was more startling -- the price of gas - or hearing that you lost brake power going down hill!!! At least it happened at the bottom, not the top, of the hill. I'm very very happy you all are okay! Ouch on the bill, but that's better than the wild image I had of an RV careening down a mountain with hapless targets hit and thrown into the air... Whew!
Be well... and I'll Email you soon with updates on ABQ!