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RE: keystone Sprinter quality??
Keystone is a Thor product.
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RetiredRealtorRick
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05/12/23 05:09am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Picking out good camping chairs
I have these Coleman Quad Chairs
I stopped buying recliners, rockers, etc for camping because they were pains to store. The quad chairs fold down and store in my outdoor cabinet at home and can easily get tossed in the back of the suv for trips. I buy the Coleman because they are sturdier than the cheap no name ones.
Basically the same chair (Ozark Trail brand) is currently on sale at WM for $7.88. Take off the Coleman name, don't be fooled thinking you're getting the best price on ANYTHING by buying through Amazon, and your mission will be accomplished for a fraction of the cost.
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RetiredRealtorRick
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05/12/23 05:05am |
Beginning RVing
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RE: 2024 Ford Ranger
What a great color in link #1. It's about time.
In this current world of wet-cement gray, baby diaper tan, crayola blah blue, and the (yawning) white, grey, and silver selections (another yawn), this color offering is a welcome relief. Nice goin' Ford!
No one has ever answered this question. What are those muted solid colors called??? I call them "GAWDAWFUL"
My wife is an artist and says they take a basic color and add white to get that look.
I agree. We are plagued with, in my opinion, the worst selection of colors in decades. And don't even get me started on black wheels .... really?
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RetiredRealtorRick
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05/12/23 05:01am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: 2024 Ford Ranger
What a great color in link #1. It's about time.
In this current world of wet-cement gray, baby diaper tan, crayola blah blue, and the (yawning) white, grey, and silver selections (another yawn), this color offering is a welcome relief. Nice goin' Ford!
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RetiredRealtorRick
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05/11/23 04:52am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Observations - Local RV Dealer.
nothing to do with rv BUT your talking price. I just came from a metal supplier you can buy steel in different size. quarter inch by 8in x10 flat stock aluminum only $76. thanks to ?
1. Correct. It has nothing to do with RVing
2. OK, we give up . . . thanks to....?
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RetiredRealtorRick
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04/29/23 01:54pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Observations - Local RV Dealer.
Your wrong, …
Nice manners.
And I love the irony of misspelling “you’re” when you called someone “wrong”.
Agreed :W However some folks have a hard time remembering things they learned in the 3rd grade!
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RetiredRealtorRick
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04/29/23 01:52pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: 2003 National Islander
Blue Book? NADA book? Blackbook? Who cares.
The only "book" that ever bought anything is a CHECKBOOK!
Pay what you're comfortable paying, especially if it's the right fit for you.
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RetiredRealtorRick
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04/29/23 05:39am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: how to find value of used RVs?
Yep Nada RV now JD Power at This Link just put in your make and year and go from there.
This is definitely your best bet. RVTrader sucks when it comes to determining real market value -- you can only see what sellers are 'asking' for their RV's, but never what they actually sold for . . . if they even sold at all.
That being said, I have found RVTrader to be a great way to advertise an RV for sale to reach serious buyers. Provide plenty of good pictures, make your verbiage as complete and detailed as possible, price it fairly, and make it easy for potential buyers to contact you. Spend a few bucks and you'll probably see great results.
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RetiredRealtorRick
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04/25/23 05:54am |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Is there any REAL quality out there?
When they start importing RV's made in Japan things will get better just like they did 50 years ago when Japanese cars entered the market.
Until then expect the same old junk and poor service.
You are absolutely correct!
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RetiredRealtorRick
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04/22/23 05:58am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Is there any REAL quality out there?
I agree with staying away from dealers they have ONE THING on there mind,your money. most sales people know very little about what they sell. find a good used unit. monday there flippen bugers,tuesday there selling 3k rv,s.
Yes, dealers are in business to actually make a profit -- just like any other business. No big secret there.
True, many salespeople (in any industry) don't know their product like they should. I spent many years as a sales trainer for the automobile industry, and back then I always cautioned salespeople: Don't let a prospective buyer walk through the door that knows more about your product than you do. Today, the buyer should know at least as much, if not more, about the product than the salesperson. No excuse in this information age for a buyer to walk into any business and have to rely on a salesperson to educate them on a particular product.
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RetiredRealtorRick
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04/20/23 05:24am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Help me with current best manufacturers
GOOD: Airstream, Grand Design, Oliver, Winnebago
GREAT: None
Just my opinion.
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RetiredRealtorRick
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04/20/23 05:17am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: 2023 Chevy Colorado
If you hated the Tacoma chances are pretty good you'll hate the Colorado as well.
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RetiredRealtorRick
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04/20/23 05:14am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Just curious
I don't subscribe to paranoia. Spring water is just a better option than purified water, IF a person insists on drinking bottled water. Just sayin'
Yup, just sayin'. Got any proof? Trust those who sell it even tho there is little or no regulation and enforcement?
More paranoia, eh? My time to move on. Enjoy your day! (if possible)
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RetiredRealtorRick
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04/13/23 12:06pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Just curious
I agree, except for the source of bottled water. "Purified" water might come from a source exactly as you describe, but "spring" water does not, and can not, come from a source other than a natural spring. For those who insist on bottled water, there should be no option other than spring water.
The fact that it came from a spring does not mean it is pure.
Was the spring from deep, underground water or surface water that percolated through the soil recently? What minerals does it contain? Who tested it and how often and for what contaminants?
Even if it starts out pure, there is the issue of the plastic bottle and often extremely long contact between the water and the plastic.
In 2018, a study examined 259 bottled waters and 93% of them contained micro plastic synthetic polymer particles, according to Frontiers in Chemistry.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6141690/
I don't subscribe to paranoia. Spring water is just a better option than purified water, IF a person insists on drinking bottled water. Just sayin'
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RetiredRealtorRick
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04/13/23 05:05am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Just curious
I am careful about sanitizing my tank and even re-santize when the tank has not been in use for a month or so. I am also careful to only use potable water from reliable sources. Even though the water is potable, it may not be entirely palatable. I use a final Brita or other device for drinking water.
Personally I find it to be a real nuisance to carry bottled water when camping. Especially in Summer months, I am likely to go through a gallon of drinking water a day. That would really add up over a few weeks.
If you really think bottled water is somehow better, you might want to do some additional research. Typically the source of bottled water is municipal water that has perhaps been filtered. Then there is the issue of water in contact with plastic containers for weeks, months or even years. No thanks.
I agree, except for the source of bottled water. "Purified" water might come from a source exactly as you describe, but "spring" water does not, and can not, come from a source other than a natural spring. For those who insist on bottled water, there should be no option other than spring water.
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RetiredRealtorRick
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04/12/23 10:15am |
Truck Campers
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RE: $100,000 Host Campers
IMO there's no such thing as a $100,000 TC.
I could buy a nice RV with a steering wheel and an engine for that price!! :C
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RetiredRealtorRick
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04/12/23 06:00am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Would you get new tires ?
I would replace them and sell the old ones on CL. Used tires are popular with those folks that need them for their old beater truck.
^^^ I agree 100% ^^^
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RetiredRealtorRick
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04/12/23 05:58am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Full Time Motorhome
This post is about a washer/dryer and not about gas vs diesel. Thanks anyway.
Your original post said you would "probably" buy the gas rig, which leaves the whole gas vs diesel discussion open, especially considering that percentage-wise, I think far more diesel coaches will be equipped with washer/dryers than gas coaches.
Just be thankful for the responses, even those that might seemingly be a bit off-topic. Keep it light. You've got the time to post, and we've got the time to respond (unless someone here has a plane to catch :W)
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RetiredRealtorRick
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04/06/23 10:48am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Full Time Motorhome
Having owned both, one reason I can understand buying a gasser over a diesel for full-timimg is entry access. IMO (note I'm saying IMO) it is much easier for ME to enter the coach through the side door rather than a front door, having to maneuver around the co-pilot seat and up the inside stairs. And, maybe it's just me!
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RetiredRealtorRick
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04/06/23 04:49am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Wheels!
Take 'em off and spray paint your wheels silver. See if you can buy snap-on chrome lug caps to finish the look.
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RetiredRealtorRick
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04/06/23 04:44am |
Tech Issues
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