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Clippership RV Rental
Wondering if anyone one has rented a motorhome from Clippership in Anchorage. They have good prices that I can afford, and have some things included that are optional with other dealers. Older reviews weren't very good, but later reviews seem to be much better. Looking for thoughts. Planning on flying to Anchorage mid to late May for a three week stay. Hope to see most of the 'must see' locations and activities. First thought was to go to Denali, but starting to think should wait until last week of trip. Again, what are thoughts? I really want to drive to Alaska, but doctor says no way. So much for my dream since teenage days.816Views0likes0CommentsRe: NW AR to AK
Thanks all for your replies. Points well taken. Now, the issue is convincing my wife. She's now saying her big concern is me doing all the driving. She can drive but is afraid of our minivan, especially with our A-frame camper (she's short and has only driven small cars). I'm tinkering with the idea to leave the camper home and rig up the minivan as a camper of sorts; I've seen it done many ways and some are outstanding. Then, maybe she will get over her fear of driving the minivan, and the trip can be pushed through. Ol'coot, thanks for the offer. No firm plans yet, just still dreaming (for 50 years). Time to just do it!250Views0likes0CommentsRe: New to Pop Ups & starting off with making a conversion.
Thanks for the input. As for the hydraulic lifting system, I would think all hoses should be replaced on a 20 year old system. The owner already had to replace a hose on the pump that ruptured as they were preparing to take the camper out for the first time this year. It's a pretty nice unit, and would work for us, especially if I replaced one or both pull out beds with folding walls. But, I can't see paying anywhere near $3900 for it. A quick NADA check for it came up with about $1800 east of the Mississippi; also stated higher west of Mississippi. But, I doubt it would be double. By the way, did you use plywood for the new walls and piano hinges? My thought was to use 1" Styrofoam with maybe a 1"x2" frame, and piano hinges. That would give me some insulation. I would also install a window from one of the RV salvagers in the area. Post more pictures when you can.692Views0likes0CommentsRe: New to Pop Ups & starting off with making a conversion.
Nice looking camper. Replacing the ends with walls is exactly what I've been thinking about for a pup, if I ever had one again. But, I would probably need a double/full size bed for the two of us. I just looked at a Yosemite this afternoon that is in pretty good shape. Both beds are attached and canvas appears to be good. Trouble is, they are asking way too much, $3900. It does have issues: a broken but usable porta pottie, a melted or crunched right front end cap, and the worst appears to be a leak around the A/C that has messed up the ceiling in front of the A/C. I don't like that, especially for the high asking price. It seems to open and close ok, but I'm a little leery of the hydraulic system; I've read they can fail fairly regularly (no details). Please keep posting on how your a doing with your new camper. Don693Views0likes0CommentsRe: Buying a Former Rental Class C. How many of us out there?
That's what I think all of them should supply. But, like you said, I guess others don't think this info is important. If someone (like me) thinks this is important/useful, and want this info, it appear the only place to go is El Monte.384Views0likes0CommentsRe: Buying a Former Rental Class C. How many of us out there?
I guess CA is just cheap or doesn't want to bother. Or, maybe they aren't maintained as well as they should. I would think a detailed record of everything pertaining to any vehicle would be readily available with the click of a button.296Views0likes0CommentsRe: Buying a Former Rental Class C. How many of us out there?
I just wonder why CA doesn't supply this info, and El Monte freely does. I don't see how privacy comes into play. Our local CW dealer had some ex-rentals a few years back without maintenance history. They just stated a coach received maintenance required by the vehicle manufacture. If something breaks in the house part, it's supposedly fixed. Is this true?? I would prefer to see a record. Just my opinion.283Views0likes0CommentsRe: Buying a Former Rental Class C. How many of us out there?
Is CA still sticking with their policy of not providing maintenance history for their units? I've read here that some people really push and eventually get this info. If I bought an ex-rental, I sure would want to have a copy of everything that's been done on the coach. Don284Views0likes0Comments
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