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RE: Cost of campground rates going up...........
Now wouldn't it make sense with fuel prices being so high that campgrounds and hotels would reduce or hold steady with their rates? A hotel I would stay in near my grandmother's house in Richmond, VA(Hampton Inn) has gone from $65/night to $125/night in under two years. I feel that we sure aren't being enticed to travel.
It would make more sense to realize CG's hotels etc. cost are increasing too. They still buy electric, gas, oil, insurance etc. They are not isolated from the effects of our economy. Don't count on a sale anytime soon.
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Lantley
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05/16/08 06:19am |
Campgrounds, Resorts and Attractions
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RE: Rear plat form on 5ver
Check out what I did to my TT. Very similiar mod to what your trying to do to what. Genset on Box on rear of TT
Hope this helps. With a 5'er should not have the TW issues that I did.
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Lantley
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05/16/08 05:22am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Three times as much
Your not comparing apples and oranges.
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Lantley
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05/15/08 05:17am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: All this talk about warranty work has me worried
Competition is a good thing in the retail market place. Internet dealers are merely new competitors. Internet sales have changed the landscape for many retailers. RV dealers are no different. Local dealers not only have to compete with the guy across town but also with an outfit 3 states away.
Only the strong will survive. Good dealers will adapt poor dealers will fail. Any dealer can establish an Internet presence. RVW and RV direct are not the bad guys. They are blowing the lid off of traditional pricing and giving deep discounts to consumers. I saved 5K and never needed any warranty work. Had my local dealer had a sharper price he may have gotten my business. Had the Internet dealer not been around I may have went local . The reality is the internet is here to stay and the competition has gotten tighter.
The other reality is consumers must become more educated particularly when internet shopping. They must be aware of the dirty warranty secret. They must also weigh the risk of purchasing from a dealer 500 miles away. The good thing is these choices are available. The consumer must decide what works for them. What is more important savings or warranty. The dealer must also decide what is more important. Turn away potential customers forever or try to work with them. The dealer must decide how they can remain competitive in a changing marketplace.
Luckily we have this forum to discuss this issue and educate ourselves. There is no perfect answer or solution. Never will be. JJ feels he's lucky to have a great relationship with 3 local dealers. I have a mediocre relationship with one. I'm still happy because I saved a bundle. Competition and choices are good for the consumer. Internet savings are for real. Warranty service refusal is for real. Know these issues before you purchase and you will make the right choice. Failing to research all factors will result in dissatisfaction. The tricky part is figuring out what works best for you.
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Lantley
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05/15/08 05:12am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: East Coast Campgrounds with trail access
You might want to check out Green Ridge State Forest in western Maryland.
I have friends who go there regularly.
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Lantley
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05/14/08 06:36am |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Portable Waste Tanks
As others have said it will take at least a week to fill your 30 gallon black tank. Get a 32 gallon 4 wheel Barker blue tote for your gray tank 32 gallon Blue Tote
Get a Barker vs. a Thetford. I have read poor reviews on the Thetford model that CW sells
Keep in mind 32 gallons of water will be very heavy. You will need your TV to tow tote to the dumpstation
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Lantley
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05/14/08 06:34am |
Hybrid Travel Trailers
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RE: Seasonal non-electric site. Leave fridge on?
The fridge will require 12 volts to operate you may have enough propane. But battery power will be a bigger factor.
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Lantley
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05/14/08 05:02am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Shore-line electrical cable gett'n thrashed.
Adam 12 your working too hard to be camping. I'm getting worn out just reading about moving gensets around to find the shady spot. They make portable tent style covers for gensets which would create shade. You could then leave cord alone and sit down and have a beer.
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Lantley
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05/13/08 07:35pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: wal mart situation
This whole entitlement thing is silly. Wal Mart encourages RV'ers to overnight. Wal Mart hopes you will shop at while overnighting. There is no requirement that you spend money with Wal Mart. You are allowed to park and leave without spending a dime.
However Wal Mart knows more than likely you will shop. They are willing to take the gamble and invite all RV'ers to overnight on their lots whenever required and of course local ordinances allow. Wal Mart knows most of those who overnight will shop. I don't feel entitled to stay at Wal Mart. I feel invited to stay there.
I do not go out of my way to overnight at Wal Mart.
However when the need arises I have no problem using Wal Mart for overnights. I spend plenty of money at destination CG's and state parks. However when overnighting is required. CG's and state parks are generally too inconvenient to use for over night stops. Other retailers ie. Cracker Barrel have discovered that allowing overnighting can be good for their business as well.
What I fail to grasp is why others oppose Wal Mart allowing overnighting. Are they concerned about my safety? All they concerned about Wal Marts business strategy? Are they concerned about the enviroment? What is it that causes such opposition to overnighting.
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Lantley
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05/13/08 03:25pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: wal mart situation
... If Wal Mart doesn't mind and actually promotes the policy, why are so many offended that some RV'ers choose to overnight at Wal-Mart?
I don't think it's the act staying overnight as much as the feeling that purchases from Walmart entitle one to park on their lot overnight.
Wal Mart promotes RV's on their lot because they know eventually RV'ers are going to come inside and spend money. Yes it is that simple. A free parking pass for a sale is a easy trade off for them. I'm sure total sales from overnight RV'ers are in the millions. Basically it cost Wal Mart nothing to attract RV'ers and their dollars. Create an open door policy for RV'ers and to the dismay of many who feel Wal Mart overnighting is just tacky, RV'ers come willing to stay a night and spend.
Personally Wal Mart overnighting is fine. Staying more than a night is tacky.
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Lantley
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05/13/08 10:16am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Camping World & Good Sam Club
Well with gad prices the way they are, why not buy online at a "Mom and Pop" store. Sure there is shipping, but I bet its a lot cheaper than filling up that gas tank.
Seems like a nice place/site. However in the end they don't have CW's selection or variety. Again I am not Mr. CW and I like to shop at places other than CW. But for selection and convenience CW sets the standard.
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Lantley
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05/13/08 09:56am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Camping World & Good Sam Club
CW has become the "camping depot" of the RV supply business. Yes they are a large conglomerate but their stores provide convenient one stop shopping for RV'ers. They are the only national RV retail outlet. As far as membership goes, Sam's Club, Costco and others all charge membership fees. You need to be a member to shop there period. CW's fee is optional. Comes down to convenience and one stop shopping. CW generally has all accessories all the time. Most local places can't compete with their selection and variety. Yes you pay for convenience. Want to save a few pennies there are other cheaper suppliers. But none can offer CW's total shopping package. I do not shop at CW exclusively, But if I want convenient one stop less hassle shopping I pay the premium and shop at CW. If dollars are an issue I'll shop PPL,RVW or one of the other internet suppliers.
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Lantley
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05/13/08 06:52am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: wal mart situation
While there is a small minority who abuse the privilege, Wal-Mart camping is not camping at all . Most people overnight at wall mart just to have a place to rest for the evening. They don't require hook ups. Generally they arrive at dusk and leave at dawn. They are not looking for any amenities or services. Arriving at a CG at Dusk and leaving at dawn can be very annoying to other campers. As to cost, why pay $40.00 bucks to overnight and disturb others in the process. If Wal Mart doesn't mind and actually promotes the policy, why are so many offended that some RV'ers choose to overnight at Wal-Mart?
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Lantley
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05/13/08 06:36am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Travel Trailer Tires
Check pressure every trip
Add air every other trip or so
Maxxis 225 75R 15 LRE 80PSI
just upgraded from duros 65PSI
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Lantley
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05/13/08 06:09am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: so disappointed in jayco and rv direct
Why does everyone think mark1228 is pulling our leg. He's trying to give honest feedback as to why there is a warranty service issue. The manufacturers are at the root of the issue. We can blame the dealers, But I certainly would not repair your rig on my dime. If I did not sell you your RV I would feel no obligation to you. Obligation belongs to the manufacturer. They profit from every rig sold. If the manufacturers are not going to pay a fair rate this issue it will continue.
Another member quoted the Jayco website which states they cannot force dealers to do warranty work. Many dealers feel they are not being fairly compensated for warranty work and thus refuse to service non purchasing customers. How many stories have we read concerning poorly assembled RV's. In many cases the dealers have to clean up the manufactures poor workmanship without total compensation. Without profit from the sale many dealers simply refuse to do warranty work. The consumers are caught in this turmoil and we blame the dealers because they are on the front line. Internet Dealers fuel this issue by offering consumers the chance to save several thousand dollars vs. purchasing local. Unfortunately this scenario is not dreamed up but the reality of the RV marketplace.
My local dealer was quick to inform me that they would not do any warranty work on my rig. I saved about 5k purchasing out of state. My rig never required any warranty work and my warranty has now expired. I was fortunate and able to save 5K. I support the local economy of my own wallet. As I have said before, the warranty service issue is the dirty little secret of the RV industry.
It's a shame that too many trusting consumers don't learn the secret until after they have purchased. I imagine in many instances had the consumer known the secret, they would have been be more inclined to purchase local. I also find it interesting that RV Wholesalers has set up their own semi national network of dealers to service units they sell.
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Lantley
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05/12/08 02:48pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Is the POLAR PACKAGE a mice breeding ground?
I have heard that having the enclosed underbelly can be a nice holding area for mice, as well as moisture:(
I have a 2008 cougar 304bhs with the polar package. i looked underneath and noticed places where mice could get in. i will seal them up. wouldnt a warm enclosed heated belly keep mice in? are we all in trouble whoever has the polar package?
A sealed underbelly should be sealed. I have no mice issues with my underbelly. Now ants!! That's another story, But Terro (spelling) takes care of them.
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Lantley
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05/12/08 09:57am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Is the POLAR PACKAGE a mice breeding ground?
Get A can of spray foam insulation and seal up the holes. Should had come from the factory with holes sealed, but if it did not, no big deal to seal them yourself.
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Lantley
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05/11/08 08:32pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Trailer Tires
My OEM Duro's cracked to pieces after 2 years. I replaced them with Maxxis and have been very pleased. Some on this forum have gotten decent service from Duro's but IMO they are Chinese junk tires.
Ditto. My Duro's lasted until the start of their 3rd season. Then I had a blowout.
Do yourself a favor avoid the expense and aggravation of a blowout. Get rid of the Duros. I upgraded to load range E Maxxis tires and 80 psi rims.
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Lantley
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05/11/08 08:14pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Locking propane tanks
After reading several of these posts, I will NEVER put my rig in a storage lot. Seems to be the most common place to get ripped off.
I agree. I wouldn't feel safe with mine in storage. It would be an absolute last resort.
I agree. I would never be comfortable with my rig in storage. I understand many have no alternative. I imagine if storage was my only choice I would not have a RV.
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Lantley
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05/11/08 12:33pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Pulling a Jayco 29rls With a Lincoln Navigator
The loaded hitch weight will be in excess of 1200 pounds. I would not suggest towing a Jayco 29rls with a Navigator.
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Lantley
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05/11/08 12:28pm |
Travel Trailers
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