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RE: Fulltimers: What type of rig do you have?
We live in our 39 foot Cedar Creek w/3 slides. It has everything we want and need. King bed,genny,2 ac units,auto level,large refer unit, and space for our stuff. Feels more like a small apartment (in our opinion). We also think that the build is good, not a DRV,Excel,or a Lifestyle but just as good as anything below that top level.
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rmalik1
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06/01/13 08:16pm |
Full-time RVing
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RE: Will be using the service shorty!
The water heater and Micro/conv will be two different claims. Your deductable will have to be met twice. JMHO
Hope not! I figure 1 service call 1 deductable. Will see if in fact thats the case.
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rmalik1
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06/01/13 07:38pm |
Good Sam Extended Service Plan
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RE: Will be using the service shorty!
A new WH electric element costs about $15 and takes only a few minutes to change. Will that even cover the deductible?
As someone else has posted - the microwave is the big cost. Also the hot water heater may be the thermostat. Element and/or thermostat neither cost much, but again I need the mic replace and would pay the deductible anyway.
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rmalik1
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05/26/13 08:14pm |
Good Sam Extended Service Plan
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RE: How do you handle Internet Services?
We use the hotspot function on our iPhones for the most part...works great and keeps us up on email, etc. when we are out.
Same thing with our Verizon 4G-LTE android or we use the campgrounds if it's good enough
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rmalik1
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05/25/13 08:55pm |
Full-time RVing
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RE: FullTimers: how do you get your movies?
You can use any Redbox kiosk. Just make sure you browse and reserve the movie at the nearest kiosk.
X2
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rmalik1
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05/25/13 08:44pm |
Full-time RVing
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RE: We did it !!
sorry double post
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rmalik1
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05/25/13 08:19pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: We did it !!
We checked close to 5 years or more and ended up with a Creek. Basically any problem we've had is from suppliers to Cedar Creek, Blind string, Suburban hot water on the 120 side and the Frigidaire Mic.
Had to think of it like when the washer or fridge died when we had the sticks and bricks-it's not the builder of the house its the builder of the appliance.
We really like our Creek. Can't beat it for the value. We will look again in a few more years. If I hit the Power Ball or Mega Millions it would be a New Horizon and a new MDT but more likely a Cedar Creek again. Which we be OK with me and the wife!
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rmalik1
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05/25/13 08:18pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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Will be using the service shorty!
I will be using the service after Memorial day - the 120 side of the hot water heater is shot, and the mic side of the convection/ microwave is also gone!
I paid in full and now will see if they (esp) keeps the faith.
I will be back to post about the ESP service.
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rmalik1
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05/25/13 07:46pm |
Good Sam Extended Service Plan
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RE: front hitch and weight question
Worked out most of the weight questions - thats after getting weighted @ escapee's in Livingston Tx.
Next big problem is that the bike is 30 inches wide and 54 inches height(fairing/front apron) which seems high and wide to me and don't know if bike carrier (center line) would be to close to front,and height would block my view! Talked to hitch people they said hitch pin hole is 1 to 2 inches back under bumper and bike carrier people said center would 25 inches to center line from hitch pin hole.
Don't what to buy all these items (bike,front hitch, and carrier) when not sure if it's going to work.
From these number what do you think?
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rmalik1
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05/04/13 11:03pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: onboard fresh h2o tank
I FOUND THE VALVE.
Thanks for all the help
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rmalik1
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04/02/13 07:15pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: onboard fresh h2o tank
This is a typical simplified diagram of your trailer water system - Might help get you orientated...
http://bigdiscountrv.com/images/water_system_diagram.png height=300
Roy Ken
so there's that one valve between the tank and the pump.
Still can't find that valve will have to open low point drain?
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rmalik1
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04/01/13 01:16pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: onboard fresh h2o tank
This is a typical simplified diagram of your trailer water system - Might help get you orientated...
http://bigdiscountrv.com/images/water_system_diagram.png height=300
Roy Ken
so there's that one valve between the tank and the pump.
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rmalik1
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04/01/13 12:41pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: onboard fresh h2o tank
Opend the valve at the pickup tube and water sputtered run a bit (30 sec) and then nothing. Looked for any valve inline but the line becomes hidden under the floor.
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rmalik1
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04/01/13 12:40pm |
Tech Issues
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onboard fresh h2o tank
Question about using fresh water tank! After all these years of camping never used onboard water tank. Towed empty.
Well Now I have the tank filled and have the clorox in to sanitize, I can't seem to get water to run through the faucets! I turned pump on at control center and I heard it run but no water! By the way I looked and it the same surflow pump that I have use to winterize the trailer.
Any help would be appreciated
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rmalik1
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04/01/13 12:13pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: life style fifth wheel
No, it's a double stacked boxed frame fabricated on location, just like Carriage did.... No other frame compares, IMHO.
Have you compared it to New Horizons or DRV frames? The Lifestyle site says a 12" double stacked frame. Is that better than a 15" triple stacked frame? Or a 17" frame like NH? What is the tubing sidewall thickness? Excel uses a 10" box tube frame but with 1/4" sidewalls on the tubing. Others only use 11 gauge thickness. I think there are many frames that compare or exceed the Lifestyle frame.
There is always someone somewhere that has to take a post one step higher. No wonder people post once here and never come back.
Just to clariify for you, I was stating that "construction style" is the strongest frame in the RV business, not specifically just the Lifestyles banded frame.
Go take a breathe.
Your comment was that "no other frame compares". You used an absolute. Now you know you were wrong or ignorant of the other mfgs.
I don't care if you have your feelings hurt but don't pass on bogus information. People need to weigh all the options when buying a fiver and by you saying what you did does them a disservice.
I tend to agree. What might have been suggested would be OK if you stated "IMO" not the absolute. Some people come here to get information.
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rmalik1
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03/29/13 10:31pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Picked It Up Yesterday!!
We are Creek'ers and love ours! Good bang for the buck. Some minor issues with ours like needing to replace a string on a day/night blind, light bulb ... Thats after about 3 thousand miles and spending the winter in it.
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rmalik1
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03/29/13 10:12pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: FL's Sandpiper vs. Montana vs. Cedar Creek
We really appreciate everyone responding to our question. It came down to the Cedar Creek and the Montana. The deciding factor has been the dealers in our area. We feel that the Montana dealer is for us after talking to others that have had dealings with them, as opposed to the Cedar Creek dealer. So we have signed a contract on the Montana 3750fl through Tacoma RV. Time will tell of course on how we did, but a big thank you to everyone.
Jim and Laurie
Good luck and safe travels.
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rmalik1
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03/17/13 02:04pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: FL's Sandpiper vs. Montana vs. Cedar Creek
As I see it; Cedar Creek and Montana on top. Sandpiper is a step or two below the other units.
Now the head to head between CC and Montana.
First they both are two good trailers! That being said I don't like OSB and Montana uses it. I like a hung wall and screwed and glued wall frame and Cedar Creek have those. Another thing that I like is a full door with no glass in it. Also a Cedar Creek item. Sometimes Cedar Creek takes a year or two off in updating the styling but build is solid! Montana has a sister brand the Alpine it has the same build as the Montana but I like it's interior styling better!
Everything I said can be argued by Montana owners!
Yes, I can make an argument , but these kind of threads never prove a point one way or the other. You have made some points, I could do the same, but at the end of the day they really prove nothing. I could have bought either one it was my choice, I chose the Montana, actually now I have owned two of them. They both have treated me well the previous one, and the present one. I don't know anything about the points you made, and like I said these threads really do not prove much anyway. Never gave any thought to glass in the door or not, nor is it a concern to me that Montana uses OSB, or if the walls are constructed a certain way. I do know the walls have not fallen apart, and I have to assume the OSB is behaving itself. If these things or lack of it make the Cedar Creek better so be it.
I agree with everthing you say, and again it turns out to be a personal preference, and I did say both are good trailers.
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rmalik1
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03/17/13 02:03pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: FL's Sandpiper vs. Montana vs. Cedar Creek
As I see it; Cedar Creek and Montana on top. Sandpiper is a step or two below the other units.
Now the head to head between CC and Montana.
First they both are two good trailers! That being said I don't like OSB and Montana uses it. I like a hung wall and screwed and glued wall frame and Cedar Creek have those. Another thing that I like is a full door with no glass in it. Also a Cedar Creek item. Sometimes Cedar Creek takes a year or two off in updating the styling but build is solid! Montana has a sister brand the Alpine it has the same build as the Montana but I like it's interior styling better!
Everything I said can be argued by Montana owners!
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rmalik1
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03/14/13 09:39pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: dish network help
I received a good deal for a tailgater for 199.00. Best deal going- will save you abt $150.00 I found this one sub-contractor in Jacksonville Florida an did it over the net and fedex. Told the salesman that I'm so please that I will inform anyone asking.
If you do a search in this full-time forum; Direct or Dish you can follow my (and others) progression and get any info needed if you want to purchase.
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rmalik1
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03/13/13 10:13pm |
Full-time RVing
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