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RE: Buyer Beware Rant
I can understand why this happened, your dealer probably couldn't get financing for your trade just like at times you cannot get approved. I am amazed how many of the dealers are floorplanning all these rv's they have on their lots. Your deal was not a real money maker for them either, but more than likely put owner in fiancial bind so you could trade down. I think you will read lots more of these type dealings until our economy comes back up and fuel prices stabilizes.
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RGordon
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06/28/08 09:23pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Need Suggestions oncampgrounds in Branson MO
I will add my .02 worth, Compton's Ridge-Highest on List and ABC Campground - Lowest on List. You will just have to stay at several different campgrounds and form your own opinion. People are so different, just like Chevrolet and Fords and everyone has their favorite.
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RGordon
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06/28/08 08:34pm |
Campgrounds, Resorts and Attractions
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RE: fuel tank skid plates
While they are drilling your fuel tank, they will also be sawing your catalytic converter off to. Not only will you have no fuel, it will be extremely loud.
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RGordon
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06/26/08 09:19pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Would you live in this fiver?
I hope you plan on insulating your pole barn, if not it will be like rain falling in the mornings from the condensation dripping off of the metal on the inside. I would recommend installing large drive thru doors on both ends and leave them open.
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RGordon
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06/24/08 08:41pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Doubletree rv
Well I have a Mobile Suites and it is very similar to the Select. The Select is somewhat lighter in weight but does have most of the same qualities. I have owned my DT product for little over a year and have only has a electric hydraulic brake actuator melt down which was part of a recall. The dealer replaced unit and have had no further problems. DT Products have one of the best insulation packages in the business. I would highly recommend their product if you can pull it and afford it. You will have to look very hard to find anything else that will compete with it without spending lots more money. Before I traded my Class A MH in on my Suites I looked long and hard at all brands before making my decision. I have not regretted my purchase.
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RGordon
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06/24/08 08:35pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: "Calling all Seasonal Campers"
I would either pay the bill or move to another campground. Don't see any further options! I have seen some pretty high charges for kilowatts in campgrounds and that depends upon what company or system you are on.
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RGordon
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06/23/08 09:13pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Moped on back of 5th wheel
Evidently you have not witnessed a camper going over a railroad track with just as little as a bicycle. The sling shot effect is tremendous and have heard horror stories of people loosing their stuff from back of camper and not even know it, and not realizing the danger you are placing on people following you. If I did go this route I would install some type of camera so I could at least monitor rear of camper.
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RGordon
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06/23/08 07:57pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: TrailAir
I have the Trailair and can tell you that it will do nothing for chucking or front to back motion. It only works in the up and down motion due to the way it is pivoted. The Fifth Air Borne would be better choice for chucking issues.
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RGordon
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06/23/08 07:51pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: question on selling
This forum (RV.net) has a free classified section for selling things of that nature. Don't know how effective it is. I would try ads in newspaper, RV Trader, some dealers have consignment opportunities. Good luck!
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RGordon
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06/22/08 08:14pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Breaker trips when I use Microwave and AC
Best solution is to convert to 50 amp service. All it takes is a new 60 or 100 amp breaker subpanel and 25 ft 50 amp cord. I converted one in spring and overall cost was less than $250. If you are tripping the main 30 amp breaker, then adding additional breakers will not help at all. 30 amps is 30 amps no matter how it is split up. Manufacturers keep loading our campers down with the latest electric gadgets and continue to install these cheap 30 amp services, then if you complain they just say well you can only run one big item at a time. My better half did not like having to cut the a/c just to use the microwave.
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RGordon
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06/21/08 09:57am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Towing a Tahoe
I pulled a 05 Tahoe Z71 with my gasser motorhome. It weighed 5700 lbs and had a Blue Ox which was rated for 10K. I still have the Blue Ox base plate and was used very little that is FREE to anyone that could use it. Note: I did beef up the 5,000 lb Valley hitch on my Winnie before I towed it and used a aux braking system. Never had any problems and it really pulled great.
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RGordon
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06/20/08 07:39pm |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: Yes or No.....locking pins on tow bars?
Back in my motorhome days, I used black wire ties to secure the pins in place and when I was ready to unhook, just cut the wire ties. It will not prevent theft, but would make it harder for someone to release the pins.
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RGordon
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06/20/08 07:33pm |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: tents at topsail
I would be more worried about the snakes!!!!!
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RGordon
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06/18/08 07:24pm |
Campgrounds, Resorts and Attractions
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RE: TV needs tires. What do I get Goodyear, Nokian, Michelins?
I would seriously look at BF Goodrich tires. THat is what I run and get great mileage out of them. We run Michelins on company F250 and they continue to experience sidewall cracking. My F350 dually came with BF Goodrich and they are smooth and very quite.
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RGordon
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06/14/08 08:37pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Auxillary fuel tanks
I currently run a 60 gallon RDS combination aluminum tank in my F350 dually with manual gravity feed. I cannot leave my isolation valve open all the time without bringing in fuel sensor failure codes. The computer thinks with a full tank all the time the fuel sensor has failed. When towing I can leave it open while pulling but about every other tank I have to turn off the valve and let the gauge work. I understand that Dodge does not have this problem and is limited to the way Ford's fuel computer works. It is wonderful to have 99 gallons of fuel capacity on board while travelling and relieves stress having to search for fuel stops that my large fiver will fit in. It is an excellent product, works great and took about an hour or less to install.
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RGordon
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06/14/08 08:30pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Best campground in gatlinburg area??
Only one great campground and that is Twin Creek RV Campground in Gatlinburg. There are others that I consider "will do". I don't personally like the Pigeon Forge area due to the heavy traffic and smog. Twin Creek is on the trolley route and has a large grocery store across the street. It is my favorite just like everyone else on this forum has their own preference. Good luck and Happy RVing!!!
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RGordon
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06/14/08 07:43pm |
Campgrounds, Resorts and Attractions
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RE: how much do you trust the next guy?
Does it do any good to lock up things in your storage bins if everyone has a CH751 key, since they are mostly all keyed alike? I try to stay in nice places where I don't feel like I have to worry about someone stealing my stuff. I am seriously considering replacing my locks, but should be more concerning with my fuel tanks.
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RGordon
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06/14/08 06:50pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Cat announcement
I can just see the future motorhomes with a big PowerStroke emblem on the side of it now. I knew that CAT would get it right sooner or later!
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RGordon
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06/12/08 07:02pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Backing in somebody else's rig
If she beat everyone else in her group, she must have been leading the pack. Another observation is a man will do some really silly things when a pretty woman is involved. Look at it another way, probably was not doing anything anyway, so why not help out. You got to pratice your backing skills.
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RGordon
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05/31/08 07:24am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: 2008 36` Doubletree
I really like my 38RL3 Mobile Suite. It has had very few issues since new and I have been all over it and find it very well made. Great company to work with also. I am in the 18,000# range loaded and need to make sure you have truck to handle it. Comparing a DT product to a Teton makes this look like a light weight. Need really big truck for Teton.
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RGordon
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05/30/08 09:07pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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