I resisted for a long time

[Aerovette]

... but for any of you that may have been following my folk's RV saga, they just got slammed with another $2100.00 bill. This for work that was covered by a warranty. You don't want to know what it would have cost without it.

They are about $27k deep in repairs and the well has run dry. I am no longer able to help them and they no longer have the savings to help themselves.

I am embarrassed for them and they would probably be both grateful and mortified at what I have done.

I started a gofundme account for them. I set it up in December and have done nothing but find every way to avoid it until now. I came to the realization that I will do nearly anything short of breaking the law to help them.

I hate myself for asking this, but if anyone can give 50 cents, it would be appreciated. I just have to swallow pride and ask.

I have never done this before and I will never do it again, but desperate times mean desperate measures.

Here is the link: Help my retired parents by Jeff D - GoFundMe

... and here is the long drawn out saga for those of you that want to read the ugly details.

Any RV experts? Parents broke down - Corvette Forum

[NeedSpeed]

Do they have other debt? Has bankruptcy been considered?

[Stangkiller]

God man that's awful...unfortunately until i'm employed i've got to sit this one out.

Good luck getting things going again! So once they do get it back are they selling it, or will they be saving a bit more and start hitting the road again?

[Montehall]

I'll help out.
I've been there

All the best.

[lspencer534]

Done. Mine about doubled what you had.

[VatorMan]

I hate to ask this, but do you have any pics of the broken RV and or repair orders ? After being burned at CF, I'd like to make sure everything is on the up and up.

[Kerrmudgeon]

I was going to, but I don't give out cc#'s on the internet and I don't see any Paypal option???

[Aerovette]

Originally Posted by VatorMan

I hate to ask this, but do you have any pics of the broken RV and or repair orders ? After being burned at CF, I'd like to make sure everything is on the up and up.

I COMPLETELY understand. I read that whole BEAZT thread and lost 50 bucks myself. That thread was the number one reason I was so hesitant to post the link. One ass has to ruin it for everyone. I will gladly post the latest work order but it is written in code. It totals $11,615.00 which is only the Waco invoice. Some of that was covered by warranty. The amount they owe just from this specific repair is $2100.00 but my mom is going to call them to find out how they even arrived at that number. Mind you, two days ago they said it would not be a thousand dollars. Technically, that was true. Now all the prior receipts aside from my credit card charge is in the RV. If you want to see a copy of my CC charge, I can provide that too.

Whatever it takes to convince you this is not a scam, I will do it. I wish it was because then it would be all about me and not them. It breaks my heart that they are in this position in the twilight of their lives.

Thank you a MILLION times over for even a PENNY contributed. I can't say it enough.

The goal I set is lofty, but literally every single dollar helps. I have about a thousand I have been putting aside for a TV I had my eye on and I am giving it to them. TVs are suddenly unimportant to me.

[Aerovette]

Originally Posted by Kerrmudgeon

I was going to, but I don't give out cc#'s on the internet and I don't see any Paypal option???

I understand. I appreciate that you were willing.

We are keeping them warm and fed and those are the critical needs. I just want to get them on their feet again and self sufficient.

The amount I set as the goal is optimum but literally every penny is valuable and if it never gets close to the goal, then so be it. This forum and CF are the only two where I have any activity and I don't do facebook or anything so my expectations are pretty low even though the goal is lofty.

The amount in there now will fill their propane tank and put some diesel in it to get it to Houston. That's certainly a start.

[JRD77VET]

OK Jeff D, this Jeff D wants to know if you have a paypal account?

If so, I will send some funds "friends and family" so you get the entire amount.

Jeff

[Aerovette]

Originally Posted by VatorMan

I hate to ask this, but do you have any pics of the broken RV and or repair orders ? After being burned at CF, I'd like to make sure everything is on the up and up.

[Mirroredshades]

I'd be glad to put in a good word for you at CF if you want to try and get your ban lifted. Larger audience and fan base.

[Aerovette]

Originally Posted by Mirroredshades

I'd be glad to put in a good word for you at CF if you want to try and get your ban lifted. Larger audience and fan base.

Thanks. It was not a perma. I am allowed back over there. I just limit my time there.

I can't seem to figure out what rules apply to which members.

I posted the link there too. There are good people in both places and I cannot ever express my thanks enough.

[Mirroredshades]

Well that's good. I must have missed what happened over there but there were a bunch of folks following the saga.

[LATB]

Did I miss something? Why do they keep this money pit dream alive?

[Aerovette]

Originally Posted by LATB

Did I miss something? Why do they keep this money pit dream alive?

It happens to be their home so options are limited.

[LATB]

Originally Posted by aerovette

It happens to be their home so options are limited.

Renting a modest home or apartment.

[Aerovette]

Originally Posted by LATB

Renting a modest home or apartment.

It's really a very long story but yes, ultimately, that will be what they do. Right now, they have their "home" in a garage several hours from here. So first things first they need to get it back in their possession.

[Fastguy]

I'll send some money, but I insist it be used to buy your Dad a new sweater.

[Aerovette]

Originally Posted by Fastguy

I'll send some money, but I insist it be used to buy your Dad a new sweater.

Hey man, it was Christmas and he was being festive !