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NEW CAMPER IDEAS - Event Date: 24 Nov 2022 |
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hogone 
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 Calendar Event: NEW CAMPER IDEASPosted: 24 Nov 2022 at 1:33pm |
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Have been thinking about getting a new camper someday; just want some good honest opinions on recommendations. I know this could go all over the place on ideas. Not interested in top end rigs, just middle of the ground solid camper for lengthy trips. Prob around the 25+/- foot length. Thanks for any solid info/ideas. jon
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Jon & Pam
2013 RP177 2010 F150 2017 HD Streetglide 2009 HD Lowrider CHEESEHEAD |
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Dirt Sifter
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Posted: 24 Nov 2022 at 2:22pm |
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Jon, in my limited experience, you buy cheap that's what you'll get. But you can spend a lot and not be happy either. Shop a number of dealers' lots in your price range and get used to options, verbiage, and sales tactics. You should be comfortable - no pressure - read reviews. Many RVer's think they know what they want, then a couple years later get one bigger. We did, going from 18' to 27' to 30+ foot before going back to a 22' unit that has what we want at this point in our lives. Starting with a good, well cared for used one saves you from the depreciation you suffer from buying new. Take your time and enjoy your investment, have fun!
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Greg n Deb 2020 195 HRE
'07 Tundra 5.7L., '17 Tacoma 3.5L. Both with tow packages 1 Puggle, 1 Chihuahua support staff |
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hogone
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Posted: 24 Nov 2022 at 2:29pm |
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Dirt Sifter; curious on one thing. Why did you go back to a 22 footer? Honestly I like the shorter 20s and Pam like the longer 20's. We are both (Pam and I) are totally open, we are just curious. Thanks for your thoughts. jon
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Jon & Pam
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Dirt Sifter
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Posted: 24 Nov 2022 at 2:56pm |
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A number of reasons, but generally - age, not comfortable towing the larger, longer unit after 70. Got tired searching for RV parks that had room for or allowed longer trailers. Less maintenance required and really didn't need the extra space for family anymore. Wanted something we could tow with a smaller pickup and on rural, unpaved roads more comfortably. (The smaller pickup worked better on the off road places we liked to go into after setting up.) Etc.
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Greg n Deb 2020 195 HRE
'07 Tundra 5.7L., '17 Tacoma 3.5L. Both with tow packages 1 Puggle, 1 Chihuahua support staff |
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RoverPod
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Posted: 24 Nov 2022 at 5:36pm |
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I like the Rockwood Geo Pro (or the Flagstaff EPro which is the same thing).
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EchoGale
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Posted: 25 Nov 2022 at 10:01am |
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I am always looking at Lance. From what I understand a more quality build (and would love to hear differently if folks here disagree).
They have models in similar sizes to Rpods and I look at 1475 and 1574. Used ones range from about 20-35K...so not too crazy. I like that they have 4-season options, and I'm the kind of person who would prefer to buy something and keep it for a really long time. I don't really like new things. Only drawback for me is they don't come wiht a bunkbed option.
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hogone
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Posted: 25 Nov 2022 at 11:36am |
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Oh ya, Lance RV's are very nice. Anyone have any thoughts/experience with Grand Design? jon
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Jon & Pam
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EchoGale
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Posted: 25 Nov 2022 at 12:32pm |
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Wow. There smallest one wiht the bunk is really nice. A bit too heavy for me though. :(
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Julie
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David and Danette
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Posted: 25 Nov 2022 at 3:00pm |
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The Bigfoot campers are very interesting but the price is above our budget. I think camper prices have increased so much the last two years it is better to wait and hope the prices come back down.
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2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab |
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furpod
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Posted: 26 Nov 2022 at 4:55pm |
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We now know many Lance owners.. Well built, solid 4 season campers. Our favorite floor plan is now discontinued.. just like the 177..
 But ours has been mostly trouble free, with nothing outside of the normal "it moves and bounces" issues over the years. It's hard to believe we have now been in the lance exactly as long as the Pod, 6 years each.   |
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