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Re: Is this fair?
darsben wrote: Your premise is flawed. The tent camper should not use more electric than the RV owner.The RV owner can use a lot of electric having A/C, microwave, electric HW capability. I have yet to see a tent with A/C The bathrooms are used by the tenter's and some RV owners.. The water and sewer are used by all. Took this picture in Myrtle Beach about 7 years ago. ">SOMEONE went to great pains to modify their tent for A/C....339Views0likes0CommentsRe: Do I have to say goodbye to my outside stove?
mnmbeck wrote: I may have gotten some VERY good news today! I had to bring our Roo in due to a water leak. (Hope and pray they find the source). While I was there, I asked about outside, 'low pressure' stove that could attach to our Roo (even thought I have been told that it doesn't exist). They said that Rockwood gives the option of a grill or stovetop when you buy new. She actually HAD a 3 burner stove (low pressure) to attach to the outside of the Roo in stock!!! She wasn't sure if it would be too heavy, though. Anyway....this may be the answer we were looking for. OUTSIDE cooking that can attach to the OUTSIDE gas hookup on the side of the trailer!!! I don't even care if it doesn't attach to the strip....we can put it on a table next to the trailer. I just wanted something I could hook into the existing gas that was meant for the outside grill! I'll let you know if it's too good to be true! Well? It's been a couple of weeks. Any news? I'm one of those who would also prefer to cook on a STOVE outside, using the supplied propane line. I sure miss the stove we had in the pup - tried the RVQue for several years with the Roo, but finally tired of that. Now with my new TT, I haven't even hooked up the RVQue and prefer to leave it at home - better yet, find someone with a pup who wants one and will exchange their exterior stove in return! :)517Views0likes0CommentsRe: Found used 2013 Rockwood roo 21ss. Right price?
dadmomh wrote: When we made the CHANGE from our beloved ROO 23SS to our new TT, we didn't consider it an upgrade or a move-up at all. It just made sense to make the change due to life changes for us. Hybrids offer the amenities of a TT with the feature of towing lighter and having much more living space when opened up. It's the perfect situation for many. I agree with dadmomh 100%. It was purely a convenience issue due to the aging process (mine) that entered into our decision to go from our Roo 23SS of 5 years to a TT. Fridge/dinette/slide configuration is the same in our new TT as it was in the 23SS. But I had absolutely ZERO problems with my Roo during our ownership. Now, back to the OP..... You should be able to get something straight out and brand new (never registered) for close to $18K (no trade) if the dealer really wants to make a sale. Some dealers are more willing than others. I just checked the dealer I bought our Flagstaff from and they sell Jayco Jay Feathers. They have some 2014 23's for around $20K. My experience with them... show them cash and the price drops considerably.370Views0likes0CommentsRe: Used hybrid. Advice?
Almost $8K for an '06? Might be worth it if everything was in A-1 condition. If possible, check all the seams for hairline cracks in the caulking/sealant. Also around water inlets on the exterior. Tires - New or used? Check above the axles on the frame to see if it has bottomed and made marks/bent the frame. Other than those, I think you have mentioned the other prime areas.266Views0likes0CommentsRe: Moving over to the TT side of the world
Gaffer222 wrote: Signed the deal today for a factory order of a Keystone Outback Terrain 250TRS. Not sure if it will be delivered as 2014 or 2015 yet. We purchased our HTT 9 years ago and this forum has been a great asset. We will miss the HTT but it's time to move on. I am going to sell the HTT on my own due to the low trade in offer. I have kept the HTT in great shape and believe it will sell quick. Yep, know what you mean on several accounts - We moved to the "dark side" last Fall after 5 years with a Roo 23SS. Loved the Roo, but setting things up was going to be a hassle if something happened to me, then the DW wouldn't be able to close the bunk ends. I sold our HTT for over $2K more than the dealer was willing to give for trade-in. And yes, it sold pretty quick. If people see you have a quality product, they appreciate it more. The Outback looks sweet! Enjoy!377Views0likes0CommentsRe: wholesaler price vs. local dealer price
Just to throw my $0.02 in.... Checked with a dealer 65-70 miles from me. Got a decent price. Had several conversations with a "wholesaler" 6+ hours away but could only get a price within a couple hundred of the "local" dealer. Long story short - I went with the local dealer. My first trip with the camper, I was in the campground and promptly hit a 4x4 post and tore up the rear section of my brand new power awning. The relationship I have with my local dealer is fantastic. They went out of their way to replace the awning and stored my camper at their facility so I didn't have to drag the trailer and spend the extra $$$ in gas money to bring it back. Any offer from a "wholesaler" would have to be well worth my while to drive the extra miles and spend the extra money in gas to make such a purchase. But, we all have our preferences of what we would do and what we're willing to spend. OP, Good luck on whatever you decide to do. Larry396Views0likes0CommentsRe: Corrugated or smooth outer finish?
I went with the resident expert - DW! She wanted the fiberglass... we got the fiberglass. :) She said she liked the smooth sides better than the corrugated. Plus, our last TT, an '08 Roo 23SS, was smooth sided and we had no problems with it. Kept it washed and waxed.145Views0likes0CommentsRe: You think round-de-bouts are bad. Wait untill you see this.
About a dozen years ago I had occasion to attend a 1-week course at the Univ. of MD called "Traffic Engineer Short Course". Basically, it was for traffic and design engineers to get required continuing education credits for their respective professions. I however, was, shall we say, an outsider - I was attending to see why these people did some of the stuff they did. While I did learn some information, I did get one experienced traffic engineer to admit that a lot of what they did was busy work to justify their positions. Personally, I would want to see the traffic counts and crash data of ANY intersection any DOT was going to modify. There should be a threshold in a number of crashes to volume of vehicles ratio. Especially the T-Bone, since that is what they are attempting to prevent. Just my $0.02161Views0likes0CommentsRe: Upsizing from PUP to TT - What do we need?
chezmoose wrote: We've never used a battery in our PUP. We just used lanterns and battery lamps for light, and coolers for food and drink. Ours did not have a water pump or a fan on the furnace (40 years old!), so never really needed power. I'm assuming we'll need a battery upgrade for the new TT just to run the water pump and fridge(?). Am I correct in understanding that the fridge still uses a little power even when running on propane? What about under the stabilizer jacks? Do we need any type of pads on soft ground? We just used chunks of 2x4 on the PUP. The new TT should come with an adequate battery for your electrical needs - fridge(on propane) and water pump included. If you dry camp, you'll need some sort of means to recharge the battery every couple of days. If you're using your shore line, the battery should recharge automatically while plugged in. I use some small 4"x4" decorative pavers for under my stabilizers. I'd use something a little wider than a 2x4. On an earlier post, you asked about between wheel chocks..... our first trip in our Roo 23SS, we didn't have the between wheel chocks. DW was frantic about the movement. I ordered the appropriate items when we got home and haven't been without them since. But, that's your call - chock your wheels and see what you think. Larry298Views0likes0Comments
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