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RE: Crazy Truck Dealers
KBB, Edmunds, and NADA aren't really that useful.
If a dealer can buy a truck similar at the auctions for $30K, why would he give you far more? Auction prices are what drive trade-in values.
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lawnspecialties
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05/04/13 07:04am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Toy Hauler Information Overload! HELP!
Thanks!
We hit about 25 or so annually so if you don't mind... what brands are you talking about in terms of "serious race trailer"?
We have a Raptor and its been pretty good so far. We do the Dirtbike and quad thing and it works for us. It does sleep a butt load of people. Quality is a bit subjective. Since you guys race and are used to stuff failing/breaking than a RV is right up your ally. IMHO if you go to the local races and camp a mainstream TH should be ok. If you are racing 30 or more weekends a year than u may be disappointed. A more serious race trailer may be in order.
Have you talked with East Coast near Mocksville? We've been there to look around. They mostly had horse trailers but "Wow". They could have easily been race trailers if the garage was set up differently.
Does something like this interest you at all? I could see us going this route if we keep racing. It would need a few mods but even the wife is OK with this. Its certainly not as glamorous as the mainstream toy haulers.
Race Trailer
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lawnspecialties
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04/29/13 10:22pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Toy Hauler Information Overload! HELP!
We race quads in NC and SC. So we're in a similar situation as what you're getting into.
For starters, our Cyclone and dealing with Heartland has been a nightmare. Enough said about that.
I love the Raptor Velocity and the XLRs. Great choices but I think leaving out the Voltages is a possible mistake. I like them. Infernos are great and I believe they still come with a 2 year warranty. That's a rarity.
Now the BIG question. Will you be using this for almost entirely racing at the tracks? If so, I'd go a different route. Look into the Work & Play toy haulers or a dedicated race trailer. Their garages are usually much bigger and they seem to be built tougher for that type of camping.
But they aren't nearly as "nice" inside as the typical brands you've already mentioned. If you plan to use it a lot on just regular camping trips, you'll probably want to stay with the Raptors, etc..
Best of luck.:)
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lawnspecialties
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04/29/13 06:46pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: another fort wilderness question
One camp ground I would love to go to... take 2 weeks off, 4 days to get there, 4-5 days there then 4 more to get back...in a different route of course!!
Take more days off. Especially your first time, you won't want to leave.
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lawnspecialties
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04/24/13 01:28pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Willowtree Rv Resort- Myrtle Beach SC- site photo request
If those were my choices, I'd go with 21. We like being on the lake. It'll be a little further to the swimming areas. if you have a golf cart, by all means, take it.
Here is site 14. Not that it helps a whole lot.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/lawnspecialties/Camper015.jpg
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lawnspecialties
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04/24/13 01:26pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: 6800lbs. and 31 foot long
For two trips a year?
I think you overestimate the resistance from your camper and the strength of your truck.
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lawnspecialties
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04/24/13 01:11pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Cant believe what I saw...overweight camper
Another vote for the wife.
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lawnspecialties
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04/22/13 02:26pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: info needed please 2012 cyclone 4014
We have the Cyclone 3010 and haven't had too many issue with it so far. There were some minor issues that were fixed pretty quickly.
Every company will have issues. When I went to go look at the factory I was shocked, it's nothing like the Ducati Factory or any car factories. There was******everywhere. I think that might be like most RV factories - but again. My image was nothing like I expected.
BUT that being said, I am looking at extended warranties. I know most people say DON'T do it and to just self insure of fix it yourself, but I'm not handy... lawn specialties. I sent you a PM to ask you about your extended warranty info, if you don't mind sharing.
PM sent :)
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lawnspecialties
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04/22/13 02:22pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: info needed please 2012 cyclone 4014
I'm one of those Y-Guy is referring to. In all honesty, we have been extremely disappointed with our Cyclone and especially at how poorly we've been treated by Heartland. We don't have a 4014 though. Its a 2011 370C.
Some here will tell you they've had wonderful experiences. Some will say they've had terrible experiences similar to mine. If you do get a 4014, hopefully you'll be one of the lucky buyers.
If I could recommend one thing: Get a very good extended warranty. Our Heartland warranty ran out almost a year ago. This past year, our extended warranty has already saved us over $1000. Please don't get me started about our first year experiences.
Best of luck whatever you get. :)
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lawnspecialties
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04/19/13 03:07pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Planning to Toy Haul Full Time - Looking for Advice
10 years of full-timing in a TH-
You need to buy a New Horizons or other very high end unit. The rest of them just are not going to stand up to the use- unless you haul your unit very little which IMO is the hardest thing on them.
Great advice from fly-boy. But if you can't go that expensive, the Voltages do seem to be better made toy haulers.
As a Cyclone owner, I couldn't imagine full-timing in it. Extremely poor performance in extreme temps has been our experience. As for the quality of craftsmanship? Don't get me started. :M
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lawnspecialties
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04/17/13 04:03pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: diesel truck reminder
Drama Queen
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lawnspecialties
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04/09/13 07:31pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: In search of top 5 quality/durable toy haulers, 14+ Garage
Look at the FW and GN car hauler style trailers that have forward living quarters. They have larger garages and can become the kids room when you close off the door to the rest of the unit. Some manufacturers to research: Carson, Work n Play, InTech, Millennium, FeatherLite
What kind of tow vehicle do you have? If you do not have a DRW setup stay with the latter three that use an aluminum chassis and weigh in 9K-10K empty.
X2. You do not want a Cyclone, Raptor, etc. in my opinion. They won't be as "pretty" inside but a Work & Play or a dedicated race trailer is as tough as they come.
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lawnspecialties
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04/09/13 07:28pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Last minute trip near Charlotte, NC
.....and have Britt Donuts at Carolina Beach before supper???
And it would be worth the trip, too. :B
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lawnspecialties
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04/02/13 07:38pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: toyhauler name's
I could tell what we call our Cyclone but this is a family oriented forum and I try my best not to say those words out loud if I can help it. :M
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lawnspecialties
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03/26/13 07:47pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Ford Trucks / Lowest Price Paid
$14,000 off is awesome. Mine was at $11,000 off and I've also heard of others at $12,000 off. Timing is the key.
I bought mine in late May. Holiday weekend, end of the month, and the 2012's were getting ready to come out within a months or so.
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lawnspecialties
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03/26/13 02:45pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Anyone owne a Keystone Raptor?
We have the 2011 Raptor 4014. We have had several problems with it but all were fixed. The biggest problem was the wall between the garage and living area. The door wouldn't shut and the fix was to rebuild the wall to make it square and also square the door frame. After that, all is well with the door.
When we bought our Cyclone, it came down a choice of the Cyclone versus a Raptor 4014. We chose the Cyclone only because we liked the interior colors better.
That was one of the worst camper decisions I've ever made. I'd love to go back in time and rethink that choice. :S
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lawnspecialties
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03/26/13 02:28pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: 6.7 Powerstrokes!
I've had the last four Power Strokes. An '01 7.3, an '05 6.0, an '09 6.4, and an '11 6.7. They keep getting better and stronger every time.
I too had a great 6.0 for four years. But you will be quite impressed with the new 6.7.
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lawnspecialties
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03/24/13 12:30pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Got my Cummins E350 and need new tires for towing safety.
Silly side question.
What does that front license plate represent? I see them from time to time and have wondered what they were for.
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lawnspecialties
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03/23/13 07:21am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Delivery driver tip ?
Only if he also brought me a plate of hot wings, fries, and made sure to keep my Coke Zero filled while I was eating them. If he can't do that, I probably wouldn't.
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lawnspecialties
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03/23/13 07:16am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Elevation TH
Let you know after next weekend. Taking delivery of a 3612 next week!
Hey! Congrats! Please let us know how it works out and lots of pics. :)
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lawnspecialties
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03/22/13 06:57pm |
Toy Haulers
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