Dixonmatco
Santa Rosa, California
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A comment by Barney got me to thinking.. Just how much has finding this forum cost me over the past few years. Here is a list of some of the things I have purchased as a result of this forum and the reccommendations of the members, Along with some approximate costs.
Prodigy Brake control $129
Honda EU2000I $850
Progressive Dyanmics PD9260 with Wizard Pendant $240
2 6V golf cart batteries and boxes $220
Digital wall mounted Voltmeter $35
Electric tongue Jack $220
Bal Chocks $100
Bar Buddy $75
Baby Q grill $130
Oxygenics Shower head $30
Watts H20 regulator system $60
30A Surge Protector $100
Accumulator tank for H20 system $40
"The Claw" Anchor system for awning $89
Portable 12V Air compressor $125
1500W Xantrex Inverter $130
Memory foam Mattress topper $200
And since I suffer from "CRS" I know that there are many more items that do not immediately come to mind. As far as prices, these are close but not totally accurate, I am sure..
Your results may vary...
2000 Chevy Silverado 1500
2005 Komfort Trailblazer T23S
Honda EU2000I
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kknowlton
Wisconsin Border Country, IL
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 Our list isn't quite as extensive, but still expensive - including our truck and current TT! lol
2007 Toyota Tundra CrewMax 5.7L V8 w/ tow pkg, Equal-i-zer
2008 Flagstaff 831RLSS
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curt12914
Northern NY State
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I agree that it has cost me thousands, too, but I prefer to think of how much it has saved me. Some of my "pre-forum" mistakes, like two different generators that were too loud, buying regular batteries instead of deep cycle and other places that I generally wasted my money.
I have products that make my camping (and other things in life) cheaper, safer and more pleasant. My Retrax tonneau cover, Honda generators (with homemade parallel kit and auxiliary fuel tank), Camp Chef stove, Ultimate Turkey Roaster, etc. make my life more pleasant.
05 Ford F-350 Lariat CC 4X4 PSD DRW Line X Retrax
02 Montana Big Sky 3295 RK (2) Honda EU2000is
When my grown kids were inspecting our new fifth wheel, one asked why we bought a trailer that sleeps 4. My reply was that we couldn't find one that sleeps 2!
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Jacobsboy
Newfoundland Canada
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Looking at that list, seems that you have made some great purchases. Money well spent.
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Bumpyroad
Virginia
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I assume that you already had a macerator or sewer solution before joining?
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H & E
North Texas
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You are correct-this forum is expensive. Thankfully, I found it before I purchased a TT and started to shop for accessories and did not waste a lot of time and money on the wrong things.
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AMW1721
Douglasville, GA
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School is neaver cheep . You pay to learn 
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robbie69
wauconda, il usa
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i'd have to sit and really think about it, but we have a tradition every yr when taxes come back, we get 1 big ticket toy for the TT to make life a little easier. the few i can rem were the 4 wheel blue tote, the portable water sack, macerator pump. with chronic CRS i'd really have to ponder this and since i'm still on 1st cup-o-joe-ain't worth it, but you get the idea.
2004 silverado 2500HD crew cab 4x4 long bed 8.1L gas hog
2006 skyline nomad 3260 platium edition, prodigy, reese dual cam
1 very part time camping son and 3 full time camping, 4 legged fur balls
1 SU (spousal unit) who loves rv'in as much or more than me
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mosseater
Dillsburg, PA
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I never tallied up how much I`ve spent because I saw it here. It`s a good point. I can tell you this, though, our camping experience to date would not have been nearly as enjoyable if we had not found this site. When I think about the trial and error and mistakes that I`ve avoided just by the advice I`ve gotten here, I get a big ole smile on my face. I`m not even sure I would have gotten into camping had I not come here.
HEEEEEEY! That is a big expense!!! You guys tricked me! I could`ve gotten into stamp collecting or funded my 401K instead. (yawn!)
"It`s not important that you know all the answers, it`s only important to know where to get all the answers" Arone Kleamyck
"...An unarmed man can only flee from evil, and evil is not overcome by fleeing from it." Col. Jeff Cooper
Sunset Creek 298 BH
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aquarious
Marion Indiana
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Being able to corespond with the RV'ers on this site is priceless. It is what makes my camping experience more enjoyable than if I tried the trial and error method. Reading about other RV'ers experiences is like being along with them, and enjoying their adventures with them. Thanks to all who contribute to this forum.
nuff said.
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