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ib516
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😞 As of today, I am no longer a truck owner. I will keep it as my pic to cry over when I log in. For the record, it is as a result of a divorce. Child support payments are more of a priority than truck payments. I am now the (not so proud) owner of a 2002 Chevy Malibu (with 59,000 miles on it) that I picked up. No payments on that one, and it is very cheap to operate and drives just fine.

I'll be tenting it for a few years.....

On a positive note, although I downgraded vehicles, I upgraded companions. My new gal is beautiful, kind and makes me happier than any vehicle could. So - no stress! 🙂
Prev: 2010 Cougar 322QBS (junk)
02 Dodge 2500 4x4 5.9L CTD 3.55
07 Dodge 3500 4x4 SRW Mega 5.9L CTD 3.73
14 Ram 2500 4x4 Crew 6.4L Hemi 4.10
06 Chevy 1500 4x4 E-Cab 3.73 5.3L
07 Dodge 1500 5.7L Hemi 3.55 / 2010 Jayco 17z
All above are sold, no longer own an RV
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Vanished
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2019 Ford F350 4x4 diesel DRW
2021 Grand Design Momentum 28G

blt2ski
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texasclarks wrote:
Tvov wrote:
ib516 wrote:
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On a positive note, although I downgraded vehicles, I upgraded companions. My new gal is beautiful, kind and makes me happier than any vehicle could. So - no stress! 🙂


My first thought was: "He got a golden retriever!"

Good luck! and keep camping.


I was thinking the same thing...though I was thinking lab over retriever!


Add King Charles Cavalier to the mess!
92 Navistar dump truck, 7.3L 7 sp, 4.33 gears with a Detroit no spin
2014 Chevy 1500 Dual cab 4x4
92 Red-e-haul 12K equipment trailer

texasclarks
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Tvov wrote:
ib516 wrote:
...

On a positive note, although I downgraded vehicles, I upgraded companions. My new gal is beautiful, kind and makes me happier than any vehicle could. So - no stress! 🙂


My first thought was: "He got a golden retriever!"

Good luck! and keep camping.


I was thinking the same thing...though I was thinking lab over retriever!
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B_O__Plenty
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Explorer II
It might suck for the first year...then it will get better than ever. Good luck to you. Thanks for the good reading you've provided. Keep it up.

B.O.
Former Ram/Cummins owner
2015 Silverado 3500 D/A DRW
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2016 Cedar Creek 36CKTS

Targa
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Explorer
Aaahhhh pups, they truly are man's best friend!! Divorce is a pain in the rear but sounds like things could be worse and you are moving on. God bless and have good one.

goreds2
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ib516 wrote:
That's funny. I have a good friend that has 4 paws and guess what....he's a Golden! He's almost 9 now.


Make the ex pay support for that. :B
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I have a 1989 Dodge XPLORER RV Class B - Purchased 10/15/10 IN CASH
Fiance' purchased a Class C 2002 Dynamax Carri-go on 5/1/15 IN CASH
We've got the best of both worlds

blofgren
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ib516 wrote:
Tvov wrote:
ib516 wrote:
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On a positive note, although I downgraded vehicles, I upgraded companions. My new gal is beautiful, kind and makes me happier than any vehicle could. So - no stress! 🙂


My first thought was: "He got a golden retriever!"

Good luck! and keep camping.

That's funny. I have a good friend that has 4 paws and guess what....he's a Golden! He's almost 9 now.


Right on! :B Enjoy that beautiful dog; unfortunately we had to say goodbye to our beloved 13 year old yellow lab Daisy last month and it truly sucks.

I'm sorry about this bump in the road for you but I wish you the very best. I'm sure that you will look after your kids just fine and be there for them but you need to also look after yourself. I'm sure you'll be back in the RV lifestyle one day.

Take care and please keep in touch with us 🙂
2013 Ram 3500 Megacab DRW Laramie 4x4, 6.7L Cummins, G56, 3.73, Maximum Steel, black lthr, B&W RVK3670 hitch, Retrax, Linex, and a bunch of options incl. cargo camera
2008 Corsair Excella Platinum 34.5 CKTS fifth wheel with winter package & disc brakes

fla-gypsy
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Just want to throw this in, someone was once telling me how much it cost to get out of a marriage ($$$$$) then looked at me with a straight face and said I'd have paid anything.
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06 Keystone Hornet 29 RLS/(The Cracker Cabana)

Hannibal
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That dog looks like a lion!
2020 F250 STX CC SB 7.3L 10spd 3.55 4x4
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2017 Jayco 28RLS TT 32.5'

Mote
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ib516 wrote:
Tvov wrote:
ib516 wrote:
...

On a positive note, although I downgraded vehicles, I upgraded companions. My new gal is beautiful, kind and makes me happier than any vehicle could. So - no stress! 🙂


My first thought was: "He got a golden retriever!"

Good luck! and keep camping.

That's funny. I have a good friend that has 4 paws and guess what....he's a Golden! He's almost 9 now.


Looks like a great dog. Both of our dogs have that same position 20 hours out of the day.
2005 Dodge 3500
2001 Lance 1030
2006 Cougar 29RL

Fordlover
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FWIW, my best man when thru the a really nasty big D a few years back, and his counselor suggested he take a year off from dating, to focus on his kid, his life, etc. He followed the advice and just recently remarried. Just passing it along, as it seemed like sound advice.

Best wishes for you IB.
2016 Skyline Layton Javelin 285BH
2018 F-250 Lariat Crew 6.2 Gas 4x4 FX4 4.30 Gear
2007 Infiniti G35 Sport 6 speed daily driver
Retired 2002 Ford Explorer 4.6 V8 4x4
Sold 2007 Crossroads Sunset Trail ST19CK

ib516
Explorer II
Explorer II
Tvov wrote:
ib516 wrote:
...

On a positive note, although I downgraded vehicles, I upgraded companions. My new gal is beautiful, kind and makes me happier than any vehicle could. So - no stress! 🙂


My first thought was: "He got a golden retriever!"

Good luck! and keep camping.

That's funny. I have a good friend that has 4 paws and guess what....he's a Golden! He's almost 9 now.
Prev: 2010 Cougar 322QBS (junk)
02 Dodge 2500 4x4 5.9L CTD 3.55
07 Dodge 3500 4x4 SRW Mega 5.9L CTD 3.73
14 Ram 2500 4x4 Crew 6.4L Hemi 4.10
06 Chevy 1500 4x4 E-Cab 3.73 5.3L
07 Dodge 1500 5.7L Hemi 3.55 / 2010 Jayco 17z
All above are sold, no longer own an RV

Big_Ray
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Best wishes
2011 Rockwood 8314BSS Signature
2013 Ram 3500 Big Horn 4X4 Crew Cab DRW with the 6.7 Cummins

Tvov
Explorer II
Explorer II
ib516 wrote:
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On a positive note, although I downgraded vehicles, I upgraded companions. My new gal is beautiful, kind and makes me happier than any vehicle could. So - no stress! 🙂


My first thought was: "He got a golden retriever!"

Good luck! and keep camping.
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