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What kind of camper do you have?

Discussion in 'Towing' started by RoyB, Apr 18, 2010.

  1. Nov 30, 2018 at 6:39 PM
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    Elkyri

    Elkyri Living on the Raggedy Edge of the 'Verse

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    Thanks for that. Yep, I really like the open counter space in the galley on the 179 layout.
     
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  2. Nov 30, 2018 at 7:31 PM
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    Casper66

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    That's pretty cool and plenty of room. With a camper like that you could easily camp year round at least in campgrounds. Well I gues if you added a generator you could even get away from them as well
     
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  3. Nov 30, 2018 at 7:37 PM
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    Casper66

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    IDkif I'll ever go any bigger than what we have. Maybe when we get much older and I just can't get out with the truck and camper like now. Shoot, this adventure is just starting for us
     
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  4. Dec 1, 2018 at 6:52 AM
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    Wild Crow

    Wild Crow Well-Known Member

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    Microspeck? Micromoth? Mothromicro?
    No luxuries? But I remember you and Christie fixing a huge meal for dinner and kept coffee hot for all of us for breakfast. What luxury do you need? A bubble bath?
     
  5. Dec 1, 2018 at 7:30 AM
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    TacoManOne

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    KDMax Pro latest version, Meso stuff, JBL upgrades
    Which Grand Design is that?
     
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  6. Dec 1, 2018 at 7:57 AM
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    robssol

    robssol If it ain't broke, leave it the eff alone!

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    Frame 2.0, Fog lights anytime, Seatbelt reminder delete, Secondary air filter delete, LED bed lights, Running boards, 2017 Rims, Devil Horns by Andres, Ultra gauge, Cup holder/consol/glove compartment lights, Interior LED conversion, Blue Sea aux. fuse panel, fuse panel mounting plate by Yotamac, ProEFX heated towing mirrors, LED engine bay lights, Redline Quicklift Elite hood struts, Wet Okole Heated Seat Covers, Pop and Lock tailgate theft deterrent mod 2.0, Plasti-dip rear bumper. Decal free visors, Washable cabin air filter, Overhead consol auto dimming override switch, BulletProof Fabricating Skid plate, 2lo module.
    We towed ours 2200+ miles over the last year. We do use a WDH and brake controller it is very easy to tow, absolutely no sway. 12MPG Avg. Buy one you’ll find a use:thumbsup:
     
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  7. Dec 1, 2018 at 8:02 AM
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    robssol

    robssol If it ain't broke, leave it the eff alone!

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    Frame 2.0, Fog lights anytime, Seatbelt reminder delete, Secondary air filter delete, LED bed lights, Running boards, 2017 Rims, Devil Horns by Andres, Ultra gauge, Cup holder/consol/glove compartment lights, Interior LED conversion, Blue Sea aux. fuse panel, fuse panel mounting plate by Yotamac, ProEFX heated towing mirrors, LED engine bay lights, Redline Quicklift Elite hood struts, Wet Okole Heated Seat Covers, Pop and Lock tailgate theft deterrent mod 2.0, Plasti-dip rear bumper. Decal free visors, Washable cabin air filter, Overhead consol auto dimming override switch, BulletProof Fabricating Skid plate, 2lo module.
    That’s what sold it for us. Saw it and it was like “finally a RV with counter space!” The galley layout is better than our home, no joke.
     
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  8. Dec 1, 2018 at 8:09 AM
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    medic2230

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    That's my Passport not a Grand Designs. Grand Designs one I was talking about was a 5th wheel.
     
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  9. Dec 1, 2018 at 8:25 AM
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    MarX

    MarX Hotdogs, spam and skittles.

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    RETRAX bed cover, Tailgate lock, TRD exhaust. 887's, LR UCA'S, Bilstein 5100's and Deavers AAL.
    Those 5th wheel setups like that I look at are more for full timers. Way way nice. When we upgraded it was in plans to get out more but not quite full time. No washer and dryer lol. Once the family stops growing and shrinks back we will get back in another trailer.
     
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  10. Dec 1, 2018 at 8:44 AM
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    medic2230

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    Yeah I can see that more for full time. I really wouldn't mind homeschooling my son and letting him see the country. I just picked the wrong career for that. Haha
     
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  11. Dec 1, 2018 at 9:19 AM
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    MarX

    MarX Hotdogs, spam and skittles.

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    RETRAX bed cover, Tailgate lock, TRD exhaust. 887's, LR UCA'S, Bilstein 5100's and Deavers AAL.
    My wife wants to do the same. Regardless wrong career(s) lol
     
  12. Dec 1, 2018 at 9:27 AM
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    velillen

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    That was my brothers plan. Him and his ex wife were restoring an airstream with the plans to just travel around and explore with their daughter. But then life happened and they ended up getting divorced and sold it to another family. Which probably ended up being better as their tow vehicle ended up having some issues that would have stranded them
     
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  13. Dec 1, 2018 at 9:28 AM
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    Casper66

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    Oh I like Micromoth! Yes we have some luxuries ;) I am working on that bubble bath option still trying to find parts need a rubber duckie
     
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  14. Dec 1, 2018 at 9:58 AM
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    Wild Crow

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    I hope that last word is "rubber ducky".....
     
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  15. Dec 1, 2018 at 10:05 AM
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    Casper66

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    :rofl: yes and I fixed it. IDK what happenned there but it could have been bad
     
  16. Dec 1, 2018 at 10:06 AM
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    Casper66

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    Good time to try those new tires in the rain
     
  17. Dec 1, 2018 at 10:09 AM
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    Wild Crow

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    Beth's out trying that right now. I just got home from work
     
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  18. Dec 1, 2018 at 10:19 AM
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    Casper66

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    Even with about 40k on mine they still do great
     
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  19. Dec 1, 2018 at 10:31 AM
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    Wild Crow

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    They do ok at 58,000 too....
     
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  20. Dec 4, 2018 at 7:32 PM
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    Jamart5

    Jamart5 HoeRunner

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    How are you liking the Launch? Thinking of buying one I have a 9 and 11 year old. Would you rather recommend a side slide out rather than the back?
     

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