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Selling out
Well we've done it. The bunkhouse is up for sale. I took the whole weekend and got it cleaned top and bottom and checked everything over and did all the yearly maintenance except the water. I didn't want water getting stale in the system. It's been a great camper but life changes and you gotta change with it.1.3KViews0likes2CommentsSelling advice
DW and I have been talking a lot about it and have decided it is time to sell. Kids are getting older and getting into more of their own activities. Last year we only got out 4 times and haven't identified a time in the next 3 months that we can go so we have decided to sell. We are planning to include all related gear in the sale with the exception of personal items. No need to hang onto stuff. I would love to hear any recommendations, tips, cautions, or advice from any of you that have sold a rig, not trade in. Thanks in advance, Paul1.7KViews0likes8CommentsRe: Most popular vehicle for people making over $200k annually
It is sad to me where these trucks are going. They put so much extra creature comforts in them now that I would be afraid to use it for any real work. SOme of that stuff would be really expensive to fix. My wife has a SUV with the touch screen display and we bought the extra electronics warranty because I don't want to have to write a check if that thing goes bad. I love my 06 CTD, 225K miles and going strong. Had it since 08 and so far only a fuel pump. The new ones are nice but to pay that much for a personal vehicle baffles me.476Views0likes0CommentsRe: Which 5er would you suggest?
I know what your Father-in-law is referring to. My dad always said the same thing. The center axle tires are just garbage because they are always sliding in the turn as a pivot point and will wear unevenly and need replacing sooner than the other two axles. I have no real world on this just what my dad always said. I am in the same boat you are. We are looking at moving from our large bunkhouse TT to a 5er toyhauler. Other than cost of 2 more tires than my current 2 axle, I don't see the big deal on triples522Views0likes0CommentsRe: trailer length?
DutchmenSport wrote: One more word about 'size'. Think of it this way? If the semi-trucks can do it, why can't you? This is my opinion completely as well. The gas stops you can do almost anywhere but often those that don't tow will not be considerate of your size and will cause more headache than the station choice. I don't like to use the Truck islands unless absolutely necessary. I am on vacation camping and those guys are working. I like to stay out of their way. Sometimes you don't have a choice but that has only ever happened to me once. Like Dutchmen said, 1000' up the road is another choice.499Views0likes0CommentsRe: trailer length?
Check out my rig. All together, truck and TT are 53'. It weighs almost 10K loaded. Sway is not an issue for me. I have a Dual Cam hitch that works very well but is not the easiest for hookup. They take a little more effort than some others. If I could do it again it would be a 5er with the same floor plan. The total length would be something like 4-6' shorter because of the 5er being up over the truck and not behind it. Basically if I have to stop I follow the working boys and go where they go. I have to double check campgrounds when booking and sometimes call them to make sure the spots I am looking at will fit. It is painful at times but you get used to it. Next one will be a 5er no matter what.121Views0likes0Comments- 360Views0likes0Comments
Re: Diesel vs gas......................
I agree on the value. I bought my 06 for $10K under book. This spring the high pressure pump went out. Cost me $5K to fix. New pump, lines, injectors. 220K+ miles on it. Still runs great. Still great mileage. Still worth $20K or more according to NADA. When the pump went my friends were razzing me about 'time to trade it off'. Forget that. A used 2013 with 48K miles is going for $48K right now around here. I gladly paid the $5K for repair.366Views0likes0Comments
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