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Weather radios, etc
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suprz
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05/13/13 05:30pm |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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Weather radios, etc
One of things i want to do if and when i can get my Class C is to get a weather system with SAME technology, and outdoor temp sensors, humidity readings, weather prediction etc. i am wondering what you guys have and what has worked well for you
Thanks!
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suprz
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05/13/13 05:30pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Sales?? How??
My only experience with a rv dealership was a month ago, went there on a whim to just look around and saw a class c that i liked, came back with the wife and decided we would like to get it. It was a 1999 minnie winnie 31DL. Well, when we went into the sales persons office, they told me that they would give me $5000.00 for my 2002 Flagstaff 228 popup camper . (Mind you, i only paid 4500.00 for it over 6 years ago...) and that was on without them even seeing the popup! Well that told me something right there...but anyways, i couldnt get financing because no one wants to finance an older unit... And the dealer was not much help with any financing advice so i went back to get my deposit back and told them that they had lost the sale, and explained to the sales manager the reason why... The unit is still sitting on the lot.......HA!
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suprz
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04/23/13 06:26pm |
RV Lifestyle
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Suggestions for trip to Parris Island
Just getting trip tps etc. my son will hopefully be graduating from USMC MCRD at Parris Island in Aug, and was just looking for interesting things to see along the way
Thanks!
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suprz
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04/15/13 06:10pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: I-10 coast to coast?
I have driven from hollywood CA to MA on I10 , it was ok, once you get to texas, (going west) the scenery will get better IMHO. I would drive it again if i needed to get cross country fast, i do think that there alot better and more scenic routes though.
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suprz
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04/15/13 05:49pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Over night parking or camping
Unfortunately, for me with gas prices being what they are, the 35-55 that it might cost for a campground for just a one day stay is better spent at the gas pump! Especially if just pulling off to catch some sleep during a marathon drive to a destination. Do i feel bad for not giving a camground my business?...yes. Do i feel worse paying 3.75 a gallon (average) when i am only getting 8-9 MPG?.....H%#L YES...!
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suprz
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04/02/13 05:57pm |
Beginning RVing
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How many folks use "easy pass"?
Dont know if anyone out west has heard of this but folks on the east coast should have. I was wondering about getting an Easy Pass for the Class C when we finally get one. Basically a Easy Pass is a electronic box that you place on your window that allows you to use a dedicated lane at toll booths and as you drive through the toll amount is deducted out of a dedicated account at your bank. I know it would save alot of times and i believe the toll charges are actually less than if you paid cash (marketing incentive?)
Anyways, i was wondering if anyone has it, and if it is available or useful out west, or even nationwide? I am thinking it should be, but just havent heard of it from anyone ouut west.
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suprz
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04/02/13 04:51am |
Roads and Routes
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If you had to do it all over again......
What would you have done differently when purchasing your class C? Also what is the first thing you should get after the purchase for your new class C?
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suprz
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04/01/13 02:22pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Years worth of planning and questions
Personally, I'd pick a slightly more southerly route, and stay off I-90 in much of the East. In NYS, you have to deal with terribly overpriced tolls on I-90, and Chicago is terrible...busy, construction, and toll booths every few miles. Just my opinion, but I'd try for 70 until West of Chicago, then head north and pick up '90. Though South Dakota on 90 can get LONG...check out Wall Drug for a break. Trust me, you'll see the signs:) If you go to Rushmore, I also recommend stopping off at the Badlands. Interesting geography while you're in the area and doesn't take long to see.
Drove from N. Idaho to Buffalo in about 40 hours once, hauling a cargo trailer. NEVER AGAIN! Take some breaks and enjoy the trip...or at least don't punish yourself too much. You lose the edge and aren't safe when you are tired and pushing too hard.
Thanks for the info on RTE 70. I was thinking about getting away from I90 if possible, until west of chicago. I will have to check it out. In 1988 i drove from southern california to the east coast along RTE 10 the entire trip took about 10 days with stops along the way, the last leg of the journey was a grueling 15 hours and i would never drive that long again. I think between me and the wife, doing 12 hours a day would not be out of the question. i took a rough estimate and the trip looks to be around 2000 miles one way. We would rather get as close to our destination and sights we want to see as fast as possible and then spend our time there and see sights on the way home.
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suprz
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04/01/13 12:40pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Years worth of planning and questions
I dont want to do a "power road trip" and know from experience that it is much better to slow down and take it all in. But until retirement hits, we would be looking at a maximum vacation time of 3 weeks.. I did some double checking and I90 most definitely seems like the better route. From my research it seems that even if we are power driving that I90 would at least give us great scenery while on our way, now it is choosing resting areas, and how much in tolls...
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suprz
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04/01/13 08:53am |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Years worth of planning and questions
I was just looking at the map, and after Chicago, it seems that I90 heads north and if there is a route west that is a straighter shot might save some time....its strange in this day and age of info, why cant i find an interactive map of the US highway system that is worth a darn! Oh well, enough of that rant
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suprz
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04/01/13 08:26am |
Roads and Routes
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Years worth of planning and questions
We are planning a trip in 2014 in a class c motorhome from MA to yellowstone. And of course would like to get there in as few days as possible to maximize our time in the park. We would like to see mt rushmore,/crazyhorse, and devils tower while in the area. I had planned on taking interstate 90 because it seems the fastest way. We dont have any experience with long drives in a motorhome. Longest drive recently was pulling our pop up to gettysburg PA (around 8hrs) we are hoping to go alot farther while in the motorhome switching off driving duties, eating while driving or on short breaks in rest stops. So, i need to hear from experienced rv'ers tips and tricks for doing a "power road trip"
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suprz
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04/01/13 07:44am |
Roads and Routes
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Sites along I90
Planning a trip for 2014 with a new class c motorhome, we will be starting in Worcester MA and travel east on I90 to our final destination of yellowstone NP. With stops at the badlands, and mt rushmore/crazy horse. Lots of real estate in-between and we are wondering if there are any "must see's". Along the way, or things to avoid on the way ....
Thanks!
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suprz
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03/31/13 06:24pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Rv financing
Tried my credit union, and they dont finance RV's ....AT ALL..... So that was a dead end..the local branch of the Automobile Club (AAA) doesnt finance RV's ....AT ALL...another dead end.. Heck i havent even been able to see if i would qualify for financing, let alone get approved / turned down.
This is the craziest thing i have ever experienced in the world of finance. I could get considered for a NEW RV, and go into debt for $70,000.00+ but not for a measly 26,000.00. So now it is off to the internet and alot more research... Its discouraging to say the least
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suprz
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03/25/13 03:58pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Rv financing
Thanks for the info, i was surprised at all the loan companies that wont finance used rv's over 10 years old, i was especially surprised that Good Sam wouldnt finance any RV older that a 2005 model. That surprised me! (The rv i am looking at, is a 1999) I am going to try my credit union first, but wanted to cover all the bases just in case.
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suprz
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03/24/13 08:24pm |
Beginning RVing
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Rv financing
Me and my wife have our eyes on a used class c minnie winnie 30v and are wondering about financing and which institutions or agencies folks here have used that are "rv friendly".
Thanks for the info.
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suprz
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03/24/13 07:31pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: ~Post your campsite photos here~
Hmmm well, I guess Lost River CG is next on my "to-do" list!!
Awesome pix!
If you can get site #166 it would be better for your rig, it is a pull thru right on the river . Actually right next to site #66 . Site 66 is a back in site and is tight. My pop up is about 25 feet when open and I had just enough room for the pop up and the jeep to be parked in the site. There are some other nice sites on the river up by the entrance . Te campground is literally 2 mins from the lost river gorge attraction. We went one other time in sept and the town was having "the highland games" in the local town,and some of the contestants were staying at the campgrounds and during the day you could hear bagpipes playing in the background. :)
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suprz
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06/25/12 07:35pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: ~Post your campsite photos here~
I love this topic! alot of beautiful campsites! here is a few pics of my favorite site so far. These were taken at Lost River Campground in New Hampshire. The site number 66 I took these while standing in the river.
http://inlinethumb02.webshots.com/48833/2790193000101939924S425x425Q85.jpg
http://inlinethumb43.webshots.com/48106/2402712710101939924S425x425Q85.jpg
This will be my site in a few weeks at Charlie Brown Campground in CT
http://inlinethumb37.webshots.com/49956/2712793980101939924S425x425Q85.jpg
http://inlinethumb53.webshots.com/48628/2057511390101939924S425x425Q85.jpg
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suprz
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06/25/12 02:19pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: I-95 In the Northeast
NYC in general is the pits when towing. I did it once at 12 midnight and the traffic was terrible. I usually take 81 and 84 when towing, but if your coming from Del. I'd go the NJ turnpike to the Garden State and over the Tappanzee then 84 to 495 or 95 depending on where in NH you are going.. I don't know what the charge is for motorhomes on the Tappanzee bridge, but I can tell you from experience that towing a trailer is EXPENSIVE!!! Damn tolls!
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suprz
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06/20/12 08:15pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: V10 vs. V8
Both will give you years of carefree RV ing! It has been said, and I will repeat it , DO NOT BUY AN RV BASED ON ANYTHING BUT THE FLOOR PLAN!! You need to be comfortable, and completely understand and have a usable floor plan for YOU! and only YOU can determine that. Anything less than that and you will as long as you own that RV be sorry. Please take the time to check out how the floor plan fits your needs, and even minor things can become major ones over time, so take your time! Good Luck!!
I agree completely! I am a Chevy person, but other than the kodiak chassis, every floor plan I like uses a ford v10 so.. I will just have to deal with having a ford. Like it has been stated, that v10 puts out some good torque numbers! The floor plan we want is 32ft bumper to bumper, and we plan on having a toad behind it. So torque is good!!!
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suprz
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06/20/12 08:11pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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