I've come over to the dark side ;)

Mello Mike wrote:
Congrats, on making the switch. I made the switch back in 2011, after owning a half-dozen travel trailers, and I haven't regretted it one bit. Just bought my 2nd truck camper, just waiting for it to be built.

Yep Mike, I know, we emailed....."Crazy Jug Point pic"...I would have bought ur old TC had I known u were selling it.

Congrats on the Lance TC! I always kinda thought that the "dark side" was about when someone got on the TC forum & said that they sold there TC to go to a bigger RV of some sorts, as far as I was concerned they just went to the dark side!

Welcome to or from the dark side. I bet you will get more use from your TC. It is definitely more versatile.

Kayteg1 wrote:
... Fellow member comment on the forum that we are "bottom feeders" that are driving cars worth 5% of their new replacement cost.
He might be right, but what da heck I care?

I resemble the "bottom feeders" remark.

Wife's car = 1994 Toyota 4Runner, new engine and tires

My Car = 1991 Suzuki Samurai, highly modified in excellent condition

My truck = 1996 Dodge 2500, lots of mods, new transmission

My TC = 1988 11.5 Bigfoot 1500 series, loaded with goodies including solar.

All are paid for, no ridiculous insurance premiums and living debt free for over thirty years.

Congrats, on making the switch. I made the switch back in 2011, after owning a half-dozen travel trailers, and I haven't regretted it one bit. Just bought my 2nd truck camper, just waiting for it to be built.

I am from the dark side . . . and I am . . . your father!

Congrats on the new Lance. Have fun!

B-J1 wrote:
Sold the 5th wheel & just bought a new to me 2014 Lance 825. Taking it up Kolob Terrace Rd North of Zion NP for our first trip this coming weekend.

Hey, darksider :).

Thank you so much for mentioning this road! The google maps pics are gorgeous, and sent me down a 2-hour rabbit hole exploring back roads and routes in that area online. I'll be heading there in person later on.

Bedlam wrote:
The dark side is when you run your batteries down and realize for the first time that you do not have isolation between tow vehicle and camper.

LOL! sweet! :)
Yes, "dark side" is a reference from Star Wars... & I thought I was in the "older" generation. ;)

Truck is 24valve.

We r having some problems down sizing with all the junk we had in the 5th wheel.... esp., the DW. We really enjoy getting away from everyone & even did that with our 5th wheel...but not easily. Our favorite place thus far is Crazy Jug Point on the north Rim of the Grand Canyon..... all by ourselves. :)

Thx for the warm welcome folks.

Bedlam wrote:
The dark side is when you run your batteries down and realize for the first time that you do not have isolation between tow vehicle and camper.

LMAO..... Doh..!

Brian,
Be very careful. Back roading your TC is habit forming. Is your '98 a 12v or a 24v?
The 825 is the big brother (longer/wider/taller) of our 165-s, Xcab. Unless you and yours have claustrophobia, the 825 is excellent for two people. Not 2 people and 3 dogs; 2 consenting adults who know the footwork to the TC ballet. You can park anywhere a passenger car can, and it travels well. I hope you got air cond. for the Vegas summers.
regards, jefe