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I am new to Escapees, but my truck is not. Purchased from escapees in Jan but due to injuries had to send someone across the country to pick it up. Finally released to drive so I hooked up and went for a spin. Why didn't I do this sooner? Been reading about the "dark side " while driving Ram 3500 pulling 41 foot toy hauler. On flat land it did ok but first trip to the mountains told the real story. I have learned so much from this site and I hope to be a good source of information in the future as well.

Thanks to everyone here for the great information.

 

 

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Welcome Buzz: I would have made many more mistakes without the folks here.

They got me up and running in short order. Got a question, post it and fasten your

seat belt. :D

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Welcome from a fellow Freightliner owner. Any plans to make any of the Rally's?

 

Dave

2005 Freightliner Century S/T, Singled, Air ride ET Jr. hitch
2019 46'+ Dune Sport Man Cave custom 5th wheel toy hauler
Owner of the 1978 Custom Van "Star Dreamer" which might be seen at a local car show near you!

 

Check out http://www.hhrvresource.com/

for much more info on HDT's.

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Welcome. You should really enjoy that set up.

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Welcome and enjoy, I did the same as you all the folks here gave me lots of info & help and I get to go to the East Coast Rally this year!!!!!!!!

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Thanks every one. I do plan on attending the rallies. There's a get together at Charlotte Motor Speedway this year so I plan on walking over and try to meet some of the members too. I would love to see some of the sleeper mods so I can start building mine.

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C'mon Bill, you really aren't gonna tell him about the Corner-Matic Coffee Maker. Look at the map, pick the curves, and then just "SET IT AND FORGET IT"

Paul & Paula + Daisy the amazing wiggle worm dog...

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Congrats on the truck. Now the fun begins.

 

If you can make the Hutch Rally I think you will find it worthwhile. Or any rally, for that matter..... :)

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Buzz;

 

Was that the one outside of Portland, Ore?

 

Good to see another Freightliner in the fold!

 

Curt

2001 Freightliner Century, 500hp Series 60, Gen 2 autoshift, 3.42 singled rear locker.

2004 Keystone Sprinter 299RLS (TT)

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HDTRally.com

 

I did a search for Hutch Rally and couldn't find any info. Could you enlighten me please? Thanks.

HDTRally.com

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Living on the road since 2000

PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail
2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it)
2022 New Horizons 43' 5er
2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 
2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU
No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units
2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck
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See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar power
www.jackdanmayer.com
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Congratulations on the truck and "accepting the Dark Side". We have our truck on order and can only imagine the smile on your face the first time you fired it up.

The National Rally in Hutchinson was very informative for us and helped with the many questions we had on HDT's.

Have fun and look forward to seeing you on the road.

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Howdy buzz64,

 

Welcome, nice to see another Freightshaker dragging a large toy hauler in the group, whats in the toy box?

 

Dave

2001 Peterbilt, 379, Known As "Semi-Sane II", towing a 2014 Voltage 3818, 45 foot long toy hauler crammed full of motorcycles of all types.  Visit my photo web site where you will find thousands of photos of my motorcycle wanderings and other aspects of my life, click this link. http://mr-cob.smugmug.com/

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Howdy buzz64,

 

Welcome, nice to see another Freightshaker dragging a large toy hauler in the group, whats in the toy box?

 

Dave

Currently I have a 2005 Goldwing, but due to recent injuries I can no longer ride. I am wanting to replace it with a really fast golf cart. DW has the same idea except for the really fast part. Smart car will go on the bed. What toys are you hauling?

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Currently I have a 2005 Goldwing, but due to recent injuries I can no longer ride. I am wanting to replace it with a really fast golf cart. DW has the same idea except for the really fast part. Smart car will go on the bed. What toys are you hauling?

Howdy buzz64,

 

I usually haul a couple of Ural's with sidecars on them, sometimes a Ural with sidecar and my Road king Classic, hope to get the wife riding her Heritage Classic again one of these days. I have given thought to getting a Smart Car to haul for times when the weather would make it better to have a car rather then one of the bikes. My garage is 18 feet long, I can haul a Smart Car and a bike with a sidecar on it or the Smart Car and the two Harley's.

 

Dave

2001 Peterbilt, 379, Known As "Semi-Sane II", towing a 2014 Voltage 3818, 45 foot long toy hauler crammed full of motorcycles of all types.  Visit my photo web site where you will find thousands of photos of my motorcycle wanderings and other aspects of my life, click this link. http://mr-cob.smugmug.com/

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By the way, we are planning to attend hutch rally this year.

Great! We will see you there.....

Jack & Danielle Mayer #60376 Lifetime Member
Living on the road since 2000

PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail
2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it)
2022 New Horizons 43' 5er
2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 
2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU
No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units
2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar power
www.jackdanmayer.com
Principal in RVH Lifestyles. RVH-Lifestyles.com

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