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Re: Commit to Purchase TT- What is expected?
Assuming it's a dealership, the deposit should be refundable if the trailer does not substantially meet the overall condition/appearance as represented by the seller including model number, VIN, written description, pictures, etc. Make sure you can get your money back if the trailer isn't what they advertise it to be, or what you thought you were committing to.363Views0likes0CommentsRe: Which motor should we get.
Ford guy here. I'd look for a nice 3/4 ton 2003 7.3l diesel if you can fine one. My 2003 was traded with a tick over 500,000 miles and only required routine maintenance. Unfortunately, the body fell apart around it. The new emissions standards are really hurting the economy of the newer diesels. I have a 6.4l now, and it's a totally different animal. Left stock, they are not daily drivers. They are designed for long, hard pulls on the highway. In that capacity, the 6.4's excel. Can't comment on the newer 6.7, it's out of my price range. The 2001 6.8 V10 I had made great power, and would pass anything but a gas station. Fuel economy in that rig was truly abysmal. I agree the cost difference between 3/4 ton and 1 ton isn't appreciable, and gets you stiffer springs in the rear.343Views0likes0CommentsRe: Do you equip your "backup spotter" with a walkie-talkie?
Haven't read all the responses. I prefer to back solo. I get out, look over the site, look for branches, where I want the slide to end up, etc. My wife stands in the road and watches for kids on bikes, etc. Works for us.299Views0likes0CommentsRe: Buying in the winter
Maybe ask the dealer to apply any upcoming show incentives to your purchase. Can't hurt to ask. Or, if you buy it and can't store it, perhaps negotiate winter storage into the deal, or maybe ask them for de-winterizing, etc if you have to make a trip back to get it in the spring. Lots of ways to work a deal.401Views0likes0CommentsRe: Adapt TT Propane Port to eliminate Grill disposable bottles
Same here. Small, flat 11-lb tank for our Weber Q. Fits perfectly in a milk crate with extension hose for storage in the truck bed. Use it for tailgating, camping, etc. I use it in my deer blind for my heater as well.478Views0likes0CommentsRe: What bunkhouse should I look at?
We are in the same situation as you (2 adults and 4 kids). We have a Puma quad bunkhouse and like you, started wishing for more space. Just as we did, the kids reached the age where they wanted to start staying in a small, 2-person tent. Problem solved. If we had to do it over again, I'd make sure the bunkhouse had a separate slide for more room in that area. Like mentioned above, Puma has some very nice bunkhouse floor plans.540Views0likes0Comments
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