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RE: How do you decide how much to spend on an RV
I think you answered your own question when you stated the thought of spending $80k puts a knot in your stomach. That knot may not go away once the warm glow of newness wears off. Nice trailer though.
Personal rule for me - pay cash for toys.
We have not financed anything other than the house for almost 20 years. If we bought it, it would use about 1/3rd of our cash, and would be replaced in less than 2 years. But it’s a chunk of money.
Which begs the question, Why have the cash if you are not willing to spend it on something you want? Is it all to be saved/cherished for some rainy day in the future?.
Does your crystal ball tell you your future is guaranteed?
x2. Life too short.
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goducks10
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09/21/23 06:37pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Northern CA wildfires
According to trip check this morning 199 is open. Google Maps says it's closed as you can't route from Grants Pass to Harris Beach on 199. Heading to HB St park in a week so hopefully 199 is cleared.
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goducks10
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09/05/23 09:12am |
Roads and Routes
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RE: dish satellite
has dish removed sat. from it line up. my reciever will pick up 110, 119, but not 129. on the point dish screen it shows 121 and then 148.
129 was removed from Dish service due to the lease expiring as the satellite is reaching end of service life. All channels on 129 were moved to 110 or 119.
That would've been nice to know before I cussed out my Dish equipment yesterday trying to setup. I had all 3 sats in clear view and kept getting the "Not all sats found" message.
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goducks10
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08/14/23 09:39am |
Technology Corner
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RE: Is ForestRiver nuts or what? (Single axel Vibe)
According to the specs it comes with a TW near 10% so it should to fine empty. As mentioned it sounds like the owner is not loading it correctly.
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goducks10
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08/08/23 09:32am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: 2022 dodge ram sway issues
Since you're buried in the truck and TT then I would suggest upgrading the coils on the truck. You can get after market stiffer ones that will give the truck more control. Then you need to setup the WDH properly.
Have you used the front fender measurement method? You should return the front to close to 100% of the unloaded height but not over 100%.
Is the TT level?
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goducks10
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07/26/23 08:20am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Where do you put your trash can?
Mines in a lower cabinet on a slide out tray.
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goducks10
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07/25/23 08:56am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: 2022 dodge ram sway issues
You have too much trailer for that truck period. @36'10" long and over 8000 lbs you're 100% in 3/4 ton range.
Are you loaded up for camping or towing empty? Do you know your actual weights.
Those weights you quoted are fictitious dry weights.
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goducks10
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07/25/23 08:55am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Ford vs Chevy vs Ram HD DRW Drag Race
Towed home from a CG today. 170 miles worth. Wouldn't of mattered if I had a 6.0 gas or a 6.7 PS. Traffic was thick with slow going semis and motorhome scenery gawkers. Not sure even a new ZO6 would've been much help.
FWIW I didn't watch the video.
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goducks10
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07/13/23 06:09pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: The warnings are there for a very good reason
This is how nature weeds out the dummies.
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goducks10
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07/03/23 08:08am |
RV Parks, Campgrounds and Attractions
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RE: The buyers market
I’m still waiting for folks to go back to their pre-Covid past times. It’s still incredibly difficult to get reservations at any of the state or national campgrounds that we frequent.
I think for several reasons we won't see a slow down in CG reservations.
One is I bet a lot of pre Covid motel'ers are finding RVing more fun.
2nd I bet many are stuck with an overpriced RV thats been depreciating at a good rate lately. Many are stuck with what they have.
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goducks10
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07/01/23 10:02am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Why is the Hemi Going Away
We recently picked up a '18 MOPAR DRW with a flatbed. :W
Let's highlight the 05 MOPAR
Here's a picture of our MOPAR dash taken a few years ago. I'm sure it's a lot better now. :R
The MOPAR paint isn't much better either. But at least the cummins is still running
You know, I blocked this clown years ago because I got so tired of his constant drivel. Foolishly, I recently cleared my block list (which was really only this guy), and see that nothing has changed. You'd think that the CEO of Ram defiled his daughter or something. I've never seen such constant hatred for an inanimate object in my life... Back on the "list" he goes...
And I'll betcha if he had a serious issue with his better than everyone elses Ford we'd never know about it.
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goducks10
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06/19/23 09:20am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Best Fridge Type
Check out the “RV Nerd” on You Tube where he talks about this in detail as to why gas/elec is going away in the US RV market. He is a large dealer in Michigan who sells many different manufacturers, so it’s safe to say gas/elec is unfortunately going buy-buy.
The only thing safe to say is Josh the RV Nerd works for a large dealer in Michigan and before that he worked for another large dealer in Michigan. He is not a "Dealer", he works for one. It's also safe to say he is wrong with his predictions more often than not. He's a salesperson who happened to become a YouTube Star.
I'll say it again. They're using these 12V fridges as standard because they're cheaper to buy and install and the savings goes straight to the bottom line, Every manufacturer offers a gas/electric option as an upcharge, typically to the tune of $600.00 to $1000.00.
Not totally true. Grand Design has switched over to 12V with no absorption option. You can go to their build site and there's no gas/elec option. Some Forest River products allow the switch. It would take too long to check all mfg but gas/elc is dying with many brand models.
Agree it's a numbers game.
Well I know this much from a position associated with the RV Industry. Dometic and Norcold have no intention of eliminating the Gas/Elec Fridge. You have a few things going on. The RV Industry is in a downturn that's not been seen since 2008. You are aware shipments and sales are down in the order of 50%? Most of the 12V compressor fridges that most manufacturers are using are cheap and have a high failure rate. To keep a low overall price point most are going with a 12V Compressor Fridge as the only option on their lower tier models. Good luck if you have a Furrion or an Everchill 12V compressor, you'll need it.
As an example Keystone RV. The gas/elec is not offered on a low end stick and tin Springdale but go up the ladder a notch to a stick and tin Hideout and a gas/elec 8cu ft is standard. Another notch up to an Outback or Premier and you can go either way. Its the same thing with most Forest River brands and between those two, Thor and Forest River, that's almost 80% of the entire towables market. Grand Design has went totally cheap. Everthing on one of their products from the frame to the roof vent is a Lippert product, the appliances and electronics are all Furrion (Lippert).
There was a huge glut of 12V compressor fridges available, but gas/elec was in a huge shortage for the last 3 years. It takes a lot more parts and pieces, and labor, to build a gas/elec than it does a 12V compressor unit. Gas/elec prices have shot up. A few years ago a 7cu ft gas/elec would have set you back @ $1400.00 or less on the street, now they're north of $1800.00 and good luck finding one at $1800.00. The Industry does not pay street or retail prices for things BTW.
Its no different a situation than the fold in the door "solid steps". Those too are not used because they're better, but because they're much cheaper to buy and install. You don't need additional frame mounting points installed or outriggers, and a lot less work is required on the lower fascias on the line. Its all about the bottom line as per usual, not added convenience or improvement.
Agree it's about the money. But after owning a 12V fridge for 3 seasons I'll never go back to an absorption. My last Norcold lasted exactly 1.5 years. Came with a 1 year warranty. New Norcolds were like you say in $1400 range so I went with my GE 12V for $950 including a 3 year warranty for $50. Except for some erratic temp fluctuations it's ran flawless. I still think it's going to be the new way to go for whatever reasons. Money, parts, space, etc.
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goducks10
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06/15/23 10:10am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Best Fridge Type
Check out the “RV Nerd” on You Tube where he talks about this in detail as to why gas/elec is going away in the US RV market. He is a large dealer in Michigan who sells many different manufacturers, so it’s safe to say gas/elec is unfortunately going buy-buy.
The only thing safe to say is Josh the RV Nerd works for a large dealer in Michigan and before that he worked for another large dealer in Michigan. He is not a "Dealer", he works for one. It's also safe to say he is wrong with his predictions more often than not. He's a salesperson who happened to become a YouTube Star.
I'll say it again. They're using these 12V fridges as standard because they're cheaper to buy and install and the savings goes straight to the bottom line, Every manufacturer offers a gas/electric option as an upcharge, typically to the tune of $600.00 to $1000.00.
Not totally true. Grand Design has switched over to 12V with no absorption option. You can go to their build site and there's no gas/elec option. Some Forest River products allow the switch. It would take too long to check all mfg but gas/elc is dying with many brand models.
Agree it's a numbers game.
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goducks10
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06/14/23 08:36am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: New RV Park in Post Falls ID
I think you had trouble passing math too...I get less than $50 a night without electric?
94 bucks a nite? Think I'll pass
Must be looking a different RV park. All sites have water sewer and electric.
Rates start at $94.
https://postfallsrvcampground.com/rates
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goducks10
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05/31/23 09:26am |
RV Parks, Campgrounds and Attractions
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RE: New RV Park, Idaho Falls, ID.
Rates. $100-$200 a night for that place? No thanks.
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goducks10
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05/21/23 09:09am |
RV Parks, Campgrounds and Attractions
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RE: Norcold refrigerator mistake on symbol panel
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=N10DCX&docid=603502278743697873&mid=3BEDA3A3A92EDC831C7A3BEDA3A3A92EDC831C7A&view=detail&FORM=VIRE
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goducks10
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04/12/23 09:28am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: I Bought A Travel Trailer I Had Never Seen (in person)
We bought our previous 5er 250 miles away sight unseen. It was a well respected brand and we had toured the same model at a different dealer. They didn't have the reputation of the dealer we bought from so we just went there to look. Spent 45 mins inside checking it out with the idea of normal usage e.g cooking, storage, sleeping, etc.
When I made the deal 250 miles away it was with no deposit and just a phone shake so to speak. Got all the financing approved and drove over to pick it up. Before signing anything we did a walkthrough and were told if we're not happy then we could walk.
That 5er was the most reliable RV we've owned. had it for 6 years.
So yeah under the right circumstances there's nothing wrong with buying unseen.
You just need to do your research.
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goducks10
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04/11/23 10:11am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Fun Fact about Oregon State Parks
Well we are currently hosting at Silver Falls and have had a almost a full month of snow!
Isn't there a plan in place to add a larger campground? Seems like I read something about it. Haven't been up there in a long time, need to get there again.
Several Oregon State parks inline for upgrades.
https://stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=v.feature-article&articleId=295
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goducks10
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04/01/23 08:58am |
RV Parks, Campgrounds and Attractions
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RE: Fun Fact about Oregon State Parks
Thanks for the link. We'll be a 4 this summer. Bullards, Ft Stevens, LL Stub and South Beach.
They should've added another statistic. The two State parks that are almost impossible to get into. Harris Beach and Silver Falls. LOL
Well we are currently hosting at Silver Falls and have had a almost a full month of snow!
That has to be beautiful up there with the snow.
I guess hosting is one way to get a spot. LOL.
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goducks10
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03/31/23 11:39am |
RV Parks, Campgrounds and Attractions
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RE: Fun Fact about Oregon State Parks
Thanks for the link. We'll be a 4 this summer. Bullards, Ft Stevens, LL Stub and South Beach.
They should've added another statistic. The two State parks that are almost impossible to get into. Harris Beach and Silver Falls. LOL
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goducks10
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03/30/23 09:25am |
RV Parks, Campgrounds and Attractions
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