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Re: Re-coating Wheels
I used to have a shop that removed powdercoating, and your wheel clear is clear powdercoating. As noted above it is not a easy procedure to remove, prep and recoat a used wheel. When new, a much simpler process. Overall, for looks it would be less expensive to purchase a new set and start over. Might want to hunt for some take offs from a rv dealer where someone want a different wheel and removed the ones that came with the trailer. When I had a 5th wheel I upgraded from 16 inch to 17.5 inch wheels and tires. Sold my almost new set to a fellow wanting to improve his set up.947Views0likes0CommentsRe: Concerns about buying from a distant dealer?
CA Traveler brings up some very valid points. I watch a You tube couple that inspect rv's and they sure opened our eyes as to the condition the trailers are being handed off to the new owners. They use the term PDI, as probably didn't inspect and that is the case. So when you pay the dealer and go camping the first time and the things that would have been found with a rv inspector were just kind of missed by the dealer folks and you get to deal with the driving back and leaving the new rig. Could be a lot of hardships for you over the warranty period.1.2KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Reasonably decent towed vehicles for a Class A
I own a Tesla and would like to take it with us on the trips we take. But you can't flat tow so it has to be on a trailer. That makes taking it along a problem as a trailer has to be purchased. Then not all rv parks are set up for ease of parking the motorhome and trailer. I do see many trailers behind MH's but it just isn't something we are wanting to do at this time. Flat towing the car we do take is Sooo easy.1.6KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Reasonably decent towed vehicles for a Class A
A lot will depend on how comfortable you want to be once you unhook whatever it is your towing and drive around. We looked at a lot of smaller vehicles and decided on comfort, so bought a 2015 Cadillac SRX in 2015. After setting it up with Blue Ox and a braking system, have had about 40,000 trouble free miles dragging it behind 4 different motorhomes.1.6KViews0likes0CommentsRe: How do you decide how much to spend on an RV
I also go with the if we can't pay cash, we don't buy. But we also take the time to look at what spending less would get you and if it isn't giving you the same good feeling, why settle for what isn't your first choice. We also say, well we are not getting any younger, and have no kids. So anything we have left when the time comes goes to charities. Why let them go first class and not us? We/you are the ones who worked and saved for the ability to buy what will make you happy. I say go for it...839Views0likes0CommentsRe: Just Joining The RV Life
Lots of real good infromation here, and on other rv forums. Suggest going slow and really see the areas your stopping in, we did and had a blast. Full time traveled 8 years in a 5th wheel. One of your biggest expenses will be fuel if your traveling a lot. We tried to sit in a park for at least 1 week and normally 2 before we moved along about 300 miles and then did it again. Might want to plan now for a winter spot as many rv parks are filling up with reservations. Enjoy the adventure.587Views0likes0Comments
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