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Re: A year with my pop up. Lessons learned
While at 74 I still love my 2003 Jayco 10X I understand your frustrations. I leave my camper at my favorite campground in California's Trinity Alps paying but $25 a month for storage. I leave it up for the summer season so only one "set up" a season, but I purchased a "tent cot" (Under $200 US) for side trips elsewhere. Easy to set up in less than 5 minutes, it is on a frame that is off the ground & incredibly comfortable. It is the extra wide/long single size allowing for storage of personal items inside & it is easy t get in & out of. It easily fits in my Saturn View (a small SUV) along with my inflatable kayak allowing me lots of options in camping. As a old guy with a less than perfect body it is a great option. I take 3 to 5 side trips a year with it438Views0likes0CommentsNew Season
After selling my pop-up twice last year only to have first check bounce & the second buyer forfeit his deposit I decide I am staying a "Pop upper" So I purchased a auxiliary Refrigerator with a freezer compartment as I have a spot on my campsite for it. Getting ready to head up to Trinity County home of thousands of acres of unspoiled wilderness, less than 14,000 people & according to some up to 18,000 bears, Thousands & Thousands of deer,Cougars, bob cats, foxes & even an occasional wolf said to be a natural born Oregonian. Also incredible mix of Fowl including all the normal plus Mute Swans. Then there's the Trout, Steelhead & Salmon. So May 8th is the arrival date for the next 5 months. Hope all have a great Summer! PS My 30 year going to The Trinity Alps & my eleventh summer long visit there since retirement588Views0likes0Comments- 339Views0likes0Comments
New to 5th wheels
I'm a retired guy camping most of my life & the last 11 years in a Jayco 10X pup. Love it spending my Summers & into the Fall. I have decided that the big city (Bay Area) is less & less desirable for this Ole Fart (71) so am planning on moving up to Lewiston, Ca where I have spent my Summers in my Pup. I'm thinking of purchasing a 5th wheel (used) to live in April through mid December spending the balance of the year at my place in Mexico. I would like to keep cost under $10,000. Something 24' to 30' in decent condition. A must is a bed with open sides to make for easier making. What should I look for as for as condition, equipment, etc? How does one determine roof condition etc? I have a list of possibilities & I plan to start looking next week. Any & all suggestions welcome. Thank You!2.1KViews0likes7Comments
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