$ Spot
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So what did you hooligans settle on? 🛴
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^ agree, the roof is more useful in other ways with lower & lighter items
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22 hours ago, $ Spot said:
This can relate to many purchases. Let's say Kirk needs to buy four shirts. Walmart has some for $7 each & Duluth Trading has some for $30 each. Which of these two stores will you shop?
21 hours ago, Barbaraok said:Neither. Lots of places in between. And on philosophical basis we don’t shop at Wal-Mart
21 hours ago, $ Spot said:answer the question as presented
20 hours ago, Barbaraok said:I did answer the Q, can’t help it that you are myopic about purchasing possibilities
53 minutes ago, Kirk W said:Actually, Barb is correct since I can't recall ever buying a shirt in either of those stores. It would also depend to some degree what I intend to use the shirts for as to where I'd shop and what I would pay.
The question was on the test, answers incorrect, FAIL.
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16 minutes ago, Barbaraok said:
Neither. Lots of places in between. And on philosophical basis we don’t shop at Wal-Mart
answer the question as presented
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On 8/3/2019 at 7:29 AM, rollindowntheroad said:
Even if you don't plan on boon docking do you still have a generator in case of emergencies? Where do you keep it if you have one, in the back of the truck?
Yes, in the truck bed.
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1 hour ago, Alice said:
Eh, maybe, maybe not on the lights. All I know is until I had hubby turn them all the way on, we had no camera. He might have skipped over that setting. It's safer to run with headlights, even in daylight, so it's all good.
While driving the light setting isn't an issue but very well could be as you back into the site with the headlights on the neighbors. Have a look at your headlight switch & see if the camera works without the headlights on. As mentioned, I'm not referring to the auto setting or the headlight setting. There should be another light setting that will run the camera without the headlights, helpful in neighbor relations. This is all new to you & I'm simply trying to help
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3 hours ago, Kirk W said:
Interesting view. If that is true, who is buying the new RVs, since sales has been up through 2018?
It's not my view, I have none on the topic. I'm sharing some of what I've read.
3 hours ago, Kirk W said:Most of us in the RV community talk about quality in the industry but continue to buy based mostly on price.
This can relate to many purchases. Let's say Kirk needs to buy four shirts. Walmart has some for $7 each & Duluth Trading has some for $30 each. Which of these two stores will you shop?
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The fumes come to mind along with the bouncing. When station wagons had rear windows that opened, there was an air foil mounted at the rear of the roof rack to bring the overhead fresh air in to battle the fumes coming up within the air eddy behind the vehicle. This air foil doesn't apply to SUVs as the back window doesn't go down, so the fumes and road schmegma come up a make dirty the SUV backside, and prolly is no good for doggie either. Should be laws against these folks procreating, natural selection apparently has a loophole.
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On 8/19/2019 at 11:26 AM, Alice said:
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19. Furrion backup/observation cameras only work if you turn your headlights on.
On 8/19/2019 at 12:05 PM, $ Spot said:And on #19, I thought just the parking lights activated the cameras.
On 8/19/2019 at 2:24 PM, Alice said:Ours runs off the lights at the top of the trailer and those don't come on unless we turn the headlights on.
Yes, the lights at the top of the trailer are the running lights/marker lights that get activated one click shy of the headlights. Give it a try next time you get a chance as I'm interested.
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6 hours ago, richfaa said:
The RV industry is a really good indicator of were the economy is heading. Rv's are a luxury item and luxury items are the first to feel the effects of a slowing economy. We will be in the Elkhart area for a RV rally in 3 weeks and will be able to see what the economy is like there.
I'm interested on what you could report after the rally
2 hours ago, richfaa said:Wife and I worked the big RV show in Cleveland, Ohio for a few years. The vast majority of buyers have no clue about quality or how to look for it. they just want to know what the monthly payment are and will my truck pull it.
Overhearing conversations at shows as we walk by folks validates this, and in my mind I wish them well as I battle the urge to butt in and share some truths
3 hours ago, D&J said:People are just getting turned off because of all the junk. Denny
1 hour ago, pjstough said:So just to confirm, you believe that there are a significant number of people wanting to buy RVs, but arent because of the quality of new RVs?
From what I read on forums folks are seeking used RVs with the thought that new ones are junk. I've seen the year 2014 given as the point of downslide. The issues with the RVs may also have been handled with a used unit and this could also be a plus for the used market in their eyes as well. I read of a reluctance to enter the crapshoot in getting a new RV. What isn't helping matters is the friction between manufacturer and dealer regarding repairs that we often hear about. If I'm in an area and looking for something to do, sometimes I'll venture in to a dealership just to browse and many times get in to a conversation on that matter. This struggle flows downhill to the consumer inevitably, even as some dealers try their best to have a happy customer. After all, reputation and referrals go a long way in running a business.
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LOVE IT! What an entertaining and realistic read. On #15, so then I'll stop using the smoke alarm as a timer
And on #19, I thought just the parking lights activated the cameras.
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^ Sounds like a splendid plan. We generally learn what we like and dislike, among other things, about an RV on the first one or two.
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On 8/18/2019 at 6:41 AM, rollindowntheroad said:
Have been looking at this TT. I have not owned an RV before. Is this priced fair? Priced at $17,993.00 reduced to $14,993.00. They are willing to take another $1,000.00 off. I like the floor plan of this TT.
https://www.rvt.com/Forest-River-Salem-Cruise-Lite-232RBXL-2016-Dover-FL-ID8810313-UX198178
A thought and offered in kindness; you've been looking at this trailer and seem attracted to it. The seller may not have had much interest from folks regarding this trailer till you. You like it and that's perfectly fine, but it doesn't appeal to me. Again in kindness and with the idea that our viewpoints (likes & dislikes) are subjective, but if I were to see this at a show I might peek in and then would just walk by, it simply doesn't appeal to me. And if I'm not alone, as in the seller not getting much interest in it, the prospect of getting it off the lot is very real with you. The price reduction and then the additional $1K off says they want to sell it, but there just may be something more. Given their desire to get it off the lot along with having a potential buyer, offer $11K cash. This only after reading the previous post & NADA link as I was leaning toward $10K cash and then possibly going up to $11K. Starting at $11K seems reasonable and if you go up to $12K as a compromise perhaps buyer & seller both win.
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16 hours ago, Wendeb2001 said:
My husband and I are just starting the full-time RVing adventure and was wondering if anyone could tell us if there is a kayak rack that we can hook to the receiver on the back of our 36 foot motorhome? We would be carrying two 10 foot kayaks. Thanks in advance for your input.
I've just seen this one on the back of an RV just the other day. They're both happy with it, he compared it to some others... note the ground clearance and the tray at the bottom, both improvements over other types. Another feature they like is bikes too! With bikes, kayaks, and rack weight they are still under the vertical weight limit of the hitch.
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Definitely one of the earlier towables and in good shape for it's age.
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With the weekend get away an often forgotten item is bed pillows. Buy what you like and keep them & some pillow cases in the RV.
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Happy to help Frank
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38 minutes ago, Kirk W said:
I am only attempting to suggest some reason that you keep hearing that same thing. I suppose it could be some sort of conspiracy by the dealers, but I doubt that. Yet there must be some reason that each one is telling you the same thing?
"If you tell a lie big enough and keep repeating it, people will eventually come to believe it." Joseph Goebbels
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11 hours ago, oldbutspry said:
Here's the one we are thinking of getting. Any advice appreciated. It is only for camping and trips, not living in. Yes, it's a cheap trailer for the price. No slides. And it's new but a 2019 model. We really weren't planning on buying new but the price isn't that much more than the slightly used ones we are seeing locally. 2019 KEYSTONE HIDEOUT LHS 262
This looks like it could be perfect for what you're going to use it for, and with no slides there will be greater wall integrity. Looks like there's enough room for waiting out the storm with the seating & bedding as well.
11 hours ago, oldbutspry said:They are offering to sell a 'starter kit' and sway hitch with it. I'm guessing those are marked way up. I might buy those extras later - still thinking about which way is best. Do I need a sway hitch even with a big truck like my F450? If so, will most any sway hitch do or are there certain types for certain trailers?
A sway control is a good idea with a travel trailer of that size, sort of a billboard on wheels with a pivot point behind your truck. Have your trailer's specs in hand when shopping online and you'll probably find what you need. You'll also get an idea on pricing to compare to the deal that the dealer is offering. Some hitches are both weight distribution & sway control but with your F450 sway control could be the focus, prolly don't need to be concerned about the weight distributing aspect with that travel trailer matched to that truck.
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15 minutes ago, Kirk W said:
You could attach the battery cables into the center of the bank in order to minimize the distance differential.
That's Method #3 in the link mentioned above... http://www.smartgauge.co.uk/batt_con.html
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10 hours ago, Packman said:
I'm not sure whether to be thrilled or scared to death.
I'd say a lot of the first, and a little of the second only because there's an unknown or unfamiliar factor involved that'll be left behind as experience builds, leaving you with all of the first. Congratulations!
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On 7/24/2019 at 7:45 PM, maggie blair said:
I will be traveling to Yuma in the fall. Could anyone recommend a good reliable solar installation person? Thanks in advance for any information you can send my way. Maggie
On 7/25/2019 at 9:06 AM, $ Spot said:If you haven't already, register at cheaprvliving forums and present your request there as well. There are people that install for other folks and do so with a fair price and sense of community. Jamie's Van Build event and the annual RTR come to mind where friends & connections are made with folks that have a desire to help someone. Many, if not most, have installed their own and have helped others with theirs with success.
You may already know of this, but just in case, this could be helpful... https://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=37504
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On 8/3/2019 at 11:59 PM, FrankM said:
I'm trying to find a good Campground Directory. It's confusing. Any help or suggestions with this would be greatly appreciated.
Is this what you're referring to Frank? https://www.passport-america.com/campgrounds/participating-campgrounds
Another approach could be this... https://passportamerica.com/campgrounds/search#top
Joining up gets you a Directory Book and updates via email with new parks being added.
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18 hours ago, Twotoes said:
Get your own financing thru your bank or credit union. Get pre-approved and then go shopping for your vehicle and or trailer.
17 hours ago, SWharton said:I would still secure your own financing up front. The interest rate will probably be less and the term might be better, especially if you are putting 50% down.
This is what I've done when purchasing and has been a successful way to get a good rate either at the credit union or the dealer's finance department as they try to beat the credit union's rate to get my business.
34 minutes ago, LindaH said:We've never made a deposit on an RV -- or any vehicle -- until such time as we actually purchased it.
same here
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