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Hoosier_Daddy's avatar
Nov 27, 2014

New Member from Indiana

Hello!
Name's Scott glad to be here. I'm married to a wonderful woman, 4 Daughters, 3 son-in-laws and 4 Grand-Kids. We just moved to TT life from our little Pop-Up camper 2 weeks ago and have been lurking here every since. I am sure I'll have plenty of questions being new to TT's but having spent the first two decades of my working life as an Automotive Technician, I know my way around 12v electrical systems as well as brakes / suspension so I hope to contribute here as well.
Wifey and I enjoyed our little Coleman Sea Pine but we wished we had something with its own bathroom. The CG Showers and "Luggable Loo" experiance just wasn't all we thought it would be. While searching for a Hybrid, we stumpled across this 2005 Coachmen 248tbg "Spirit of America" that was a one owner and looks to be in REALLY good condition.







Being the end of the Camping Season here in Indiana it was priced low and already winterized by a Dealer... we just simply fell in love with it. The Dealer had it plugged in and propane in the tanks so we tested all we could without water since it was already below freezing temps when we looked at it. While he swore everthing worked, the water pump and water heater and A/C are all unknowns, time will tell I guess. But if the overall condition is any clue we should be fine come spring.
I have doing what little clean-up / maintenance I can since we got it home in the cold but can't wait for spring to get it out and about.
It's going to be a LOOOOONG winter but I think poking around here on the forum will give me a chance to get familiar with it for when that time actually comes.




Thanks for letting me hang out.
  • Welcome, and congrats on the new unit! Hope you post often; sounds like you'll have alot to offer!
  • Now, you need to get that out of the snow and head south! Nice looking camper!
  • Welcome to the gang, great bunch and you will add your dimension. I am sure that you bought a winner. It sounds like it was well cared for. Sure you will find something you don't like, but with your background, my bet is you will handle it. HAPPY RV'g
  • Welcome to the forum, looks like you did find a nice clean unit. It is a great time to buy an RV. Not fun having to wait to use it!

    We will be looking forward to your posts, as input from knowledgeable people, is always appreciated!

    There are many helpful folks on these forums, so ask away, with any questions! You can PM someone, that seems to have expertise as well. Most are great, and will RE with their opinion.

    Yes, like all forums, there is also a small amount of jerks, that may try to belittle your posts, due to them not having anything useful to add. You can block them, ignore them, or put them in their place, your choice!

    Happy camping, and Happy Thankgiving,

    Jerry

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