The RV Thread

jacob1 · Aug 19, 2012

coolbreeze said:
I hear you there. I think in a few years we will have an RV, I would rather have an RV instead of a 5th wheel because I don't want to buy a truck to pull it.

I've already got the truck. 3500 dodge dually.

coolbreeze · Aug 19, 2012

jacob1 said:
I've already got the truck. 3500 dodge dually.

Nice, I actually have a truck as well, but don't put insurance on it as I don't want to pay for the gas. Its a Ford F-350 V10

JB · Aug 19, 2012

coolbreeze said:
I hear you there. I think in a few years we will have an RV, I would rather have an RV instead of a 5th wheel because I don't want to buy a truck to pull it.

Im with you, plus, when you travel, you have the entire area while driving.

Tadashi70 · Aug 19, 2012

I actually bounced this off Tracy the other night and she was surprisingly interested. I think next summer we are going to one out for a spin.

JB · Aug 19, 2012

Tadashi70 said:
I actually bounced this off Tracy the other night and she was surprisingly interested. I think next summer we are going to one out for a spin.

I better not let GG see this post....I know she can think of one that you could pick up for a steal.

Tadashi70 · Aug 19, 2012

JB said:
I better not let GG see this post....I know she can think of one that you could pick up for a steal.

Lol, she'll change her mind after September. It will be such a part of her.

SharkHat · Aug 19, 2012

My family has camped in tents, pop-campers, travel trailers, and fifth wheels. Never made it to the full on RV.

While I'll always enjoy the memories of low impact backpacking trips, I think my fitness level and interests are more suited for the luxury of trailer camping these days. At least until my son gets to the proper age for Scouts.

GolferGal · Aug 19, 2012

Tadashi70 said:
Lol, she'll change her mind after September. It will be such a part of her.

I am a creature of habit and structure. The RV life does not really fit into that lifestyle. I do it for work, and because JB loves it, but if I had my choice I would be home. Nothing against the RV or the lifestyle, it just isn't my ideal situation.

JB · Sep 20, 2012

How to Empty the Tanks

Mr. Satchmo · Sep 20, 2012

JB said:
How to Empty the Tanks

That sounds like fun, for some reason I expected it to be a nasty process haha

JB · Sep 20, 2012

Mr. Satchmo said:
That sounds like fun, for some reason I expected it to be a nasty process haha

Me too dude. There is really nothing to it. Just pull a lever and then clean it out.

Smallville · Sep 20, 2012

I was kind of disappointed you didn't do a Cousin Eddie! haha.

(No picture needed!)

tequila4kapp · Sep 20, 2012

coolbreeze said:
Alright, so its not an RV but today I bought a 1978 Coleman Tent trailer so that we can do some more family traveling. I wanted a tent trailer for now, as we can use it for travelling long distances, say to California or Oregon for the weekend, or little family trips close to home, plus we can pull it with any car.

Now I will post these first pics as I have a ton of work to do on it which I will be starting this weekend and I will post the after pics and pics as I go along.

Check out popupportal.com. It is to tent trailers what THP is to golf. Great people and tons of great info, especially on your project. I hope you enjoy your tent trailer as much as we enjoy our 2003 Coleman Sante Fe!

JB · Nov 3, 2012

I want.

Jersey Nate · Nov 3, 2012

I knew with all of the tweets that this thread would be bumped...looks very nice, JB.

JB · Nov 3, 2012

The outside looks like this. Its still over 20 feet long and has great features.

Jersey Nate · Nov 3, 2012

Definitely looks easier on the gas mileage!

Mr. Satchmo · Nov 3, 2012

Wow how amazing that would be, THP Tour Van mini

JB said:
The outside looks like this. Its still over 20 feet long and has great features.

War Eagle · Nov 3, 2012

Sprinters are sweet!

JB · Nov 3, 2012

War Eagle said:
Sprinters are sweet!

This was a 2013, so it was a little pricey as you could imagine. But I was shocked with how roomy it was. Plus 17mpg compared to 4 or os is pretty appealing.

War Eagle · Nov 3, 2012

JB said:
This was a 2013, so it was a little pricey as you could imagine. But I was shocked with how roomy it was. Plus 17mpg compared to 4 or os is pretty appealing.

I bet it was appealing!

Diesel or gas?