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RE: 2011 F150 parts back ordered
I'm quite sure that the other manufactures are having back orders on a few items too, its not just Ford.
100% correct. Waiting on a EVAP canister on DW's Infiniti because it is on backorder. COVID has wreaked havoc on most industries. I was on a work call yesterday with a furniture manufacturer and they are backordered months on a number of items because of COVID.
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fx2tom
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01/14/21 09:35am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Tiffin Acquired by Thor for 300mil.
I'd bet you'll see more and more independent manufacturers cashing on soon. If 2008 is any indication the smaller guys take the hardest hits during downturns and even those bought or backed by private equity groups take some hard hits. Alfa Leisure is a great example. Very strong heritage with the Crean family, sold to a private equity group and ultimately bit the dust in 2008. Tiffin was smart.
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fx2tom
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12/21/20 04:38pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Grill gas connect
You would need to add a regulator. The grills that work off of a quick connect are regulated at the trailer vs something like a Coleman grill that works off of a 1 lb propane tank and has its own regulator.
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fx2tom
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12/15/20 04:23pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Merry Christmas to me
Merry Christmas indeed!
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fx2tom
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12/10/20 09:37am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: 2019 NISSAN PATHFINDER
Nissan CVT transmissions are terrible. I wouldn't tow with one in any situation. We have one in DW's Infiniti QX50 and we cannot wait until that lease is up. The rest of the car is amazing but that CVT kills it. We leased it instead of buying because of the CVT.
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fx2tom
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12/04/20 12:04pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Travel Trailer Insurance
I insured my 2007 toy hauler. I bought it for $8k. Insurance through Progressive was $138 per year. Safeco was $131. Trailer was stolen, insurance paid more than I paid. For about $11 a month it was well worth the protection.
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fx2tom
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12/03/20 02:16pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: back up camera
https://www.oemford.parts/oem-parts/ford-wiring-assembly-tailgate-fc3z14a412a?c=az0x&origin=pla&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIm6XL-LGK7QIVYh-tBh2uEAlfEAQYASABEgI0HPD_BwE
https://www.lascoautoparts.com/oem-parts/ford-wiring-assembly-tailgate-fc3z14a412a?c=az0x&origin=pla&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIm6XL-LGK7QIVYh-tBh2uEAlfEAQYAyABEgJJI_D_BwE
https://www.varsityfordparts.com/oem-parts/ford-wiring-assembly-tailgate-fc3z14a412a?c=az0x&origin=pla&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIm6XL-LGK7QIVYh-tBh2uEAlfEAQYAiABEgJ-5vD_BwE
https://www.ebay.com/i/293071495127?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=293071495127&targetid=935083617067&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9031489&poi=&campaignid=10877145525&mkgroupid=105798932103&rlsatarget=pla-935083617067&abcId=9300400&merchantid=101707952&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIm6XL-LGK7QIVYh-tBh2uEAlfEAQYByABEgJyIfD_BwE
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fx2tom
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11/17/20 01:14pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: No 3/4 ton trucks.
DW wants me to buy a new truck, doesn't like my 2002 F250. Told her maybe next year. The lack of inventory is driving prices up. Thought I found a great deal on a new Silverado 2500. Reached out to the dealer and it had a dealer markup of $6k in the quote with a "take it or leave it" attitude. The F250 will survive a while longer
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fx2tom
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11/09/20 09:40am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Looking at a couple of new (used) motorhome options. Advice?
Looks like the Rexhall is gone (or the post expired)
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fx2tom
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11/02/20 03:44pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Throwing in the towel
I don't know what happened overnight but I just received a MORE than fair settlement offer on the unit, $5k higher than their previous offer. All of a sudden I find myself looking at trailers for sale. Pretty sure there is some kind of mental defect in all us RVers. :h
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fx2tom
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10/30/20 11:22am |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Throwing in the towel
A quick update and warning. I have been fighting my insurance company for over a week now. Their initial valuation was $4,700 on the trailer. I went through their valuation and they cam back at $6,300 and it's gone on like this since. Round 3 was $7,600, round 4 was $9,000, round 5 was $9,100. Part of the issue is they are reducing the value by $5,700 for prior damage, based ona photo estimate. I had a body shop do an estimate and they came back at $2,300 for that same damage based on an in-person physical inspection. Insurance company refuses to accept their estimate.
The warning - avoid Safeco and Liberty Mutual (Safeco's parent company) at all costs.
Truck is with Wawanesa and their claim handling has been amazing in comparison. About $2k in damage to the truck.
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fx2tom
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10/29/20 03:07pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Throwing in the towel
You are letting the bums, crooks and drug users win.
They are winning when the authorities keep doing catch and release.
My local PD posted this weekend about a car thief they have arrested 5 times since September 22. Each time they arrest him he is back on the street in a few hours. With COVID auto theft is classified as a non-violent crime so the state mandates release. Local PD hands are tied and you can see the frustration.
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fx2tom
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10/26/20 09:49am |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Throwing in the towel
Well, trailer was officially deemed a total loss by insurance after they did their calculation. Now to see what their settlement number is.
Oh no.
Time to bust out your receipts and photos of all the upgrades you did.
Their valuation will be based on comps, but the comps won't necessarily have all of your mods included. Make them factor in things you've added, like solar, more batteries, inverter, TVs, sound, ...
And if they fight you and don't want to pay for those things, grab your tools and start ripping them all out and restore it to stock.
The adjuster that you negotiate this with probably won't have any familiarity with RVs, so this will be an uphill battle. You'll have to advocate for yourself though.
Good luck.
Yeah, that fight already started. Their valuation consisted of a smaller damaged unit and a smaller aluminum sided unit. Been back and forth with them. I figure worst case I have my attorney send a demand letter, she doe things like that for cheap for me. She's already advising how to respond.
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fx2tom
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10/26/20 09:47am |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Throwing in the towel
Well, trailer was officially deemed a total loss by insurance after they did their calculation. Now to see what their settlement number is.
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fx2tom
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10/23/20 11:55am |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Throwing in the towel
Sorry to hear these troubles may prevent you from enjoying the RV experience.
If you are parking these items on the street or front yard, you may consider moving them to a secured storage space.
In our area there are what we call periodic door knockers that check for unlocked vehicles overnight to take personal items. I am always amazed how people will think nothing of parking a $50,000+ vehicle on the street because the garage is filled with $500 worth of junk. No damage to the vehicles, just the stuff is gone in the morning.
Truck was taken from driveway. Trailer is normally in secured storage but was here overnight while being detailed. Garage has the 2 newer, nicer cars in it and truck wouldn't fit anyhow.
I get what you are saying though. We have friends with 3 car garages and not a single vehicle in them.
We could tough it out and take extra precautions and everything, it just isn't worth the hassle to us anymore. We'll get back to it eventually. Word came from insurance yesterday that they are doing the total loss calculation on the trailer so that makes the decision much easier.
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fx2tom
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10/23/20 10:19am |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Throwing in the towel
But California is such a nice place, just read this thread. :R
Born and raised in California. It is NOT the same state is was.
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fx2tom
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10/22/20 11:44am |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Throwing in the towel
Get out NOW while there might still be a buyer for your home! The longer you wait, the more it will cost you.
We sold the house last year when we thought we were at the height of the market and are in a very nice but expensive rental. About 20 months until the older one graduates high school and then we are out.
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fx2tom
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10/22/20 11:35am |
Toy Haulers
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Throwing in the towel
Big ideas have turned sideways. A couple years ago we were planning a move and sold the truck (2016 Nissan Titan XD Diesel) and the travel trailer, eliminating both payments. Fast forward to earlier this year we decided we wanted something so we went and bought a 2007 Sierra Sport 26 foot toy hauler and a 2002 F250 7.3l, all bought cash. Well over the last 2 months the truck was stolen (recovered about a half mile away with minimal damage), then 2 weeks later the trailer was stolen. It was recovered 30 minutes away with about $8k in damages. Yesterday we woke up and the truck was gone again - despite all new locks, ignition, kill switch and alarm.
We live in an affluent and normally very safe area. According to our local PD that makes us a target and auto thefts are through the roof this year. At this point we have decided to sell the trailer when repairs are completed (assuming it doesn't get totaled by insurance). Depending on if the truck is recovered we'll sell it or just not replace it.
I guess we'll revisit toys once we get out of California.
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fx2tom
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10/22/20 11:12am |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Colors of trucks!
White on trucks makes sense because of how many are purchased for commercial uses. My F250 is white. DW wanted a white SUV when we leased her Infiniti, replacing her white Infiniti sedan. She has said her next one will NOT be white. We have a Subaru Legacy that is a dark red/maroon color and looks amazing when clean. When it's not clean you can definitely tell.
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fx2tom
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10/20/20 10:01am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: cleaning the outside of the 5'er
The only way to actually remove the "ghosting" effect is to wet sand the entire trailer. 1500 grit and then 1800 grit. Even then it's not 100%. The best way is to remove the decals when new and wax it right away, along with every 9-12 months going forward. Once it is ghosted it is not likely that you will ever be able to get rid if that.
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fx2tom
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10/19/20 02:06pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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