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    Posted: 11 Oct 2013 at 7:56pm
Originally posted by Keith-N-Dar

I am thinking of a city park that there were lots of "homeless" folks with campers who lived there.   Maybe it is gone.

I grew up in Summerland, and went to school in Carpinteria.  Then moved east.  SB is a beautiful place.  I just can't afford it.  I haven't been there since the stoplights on 101 were removed.  One of these years I have to get back and enjoy it again.

It is beautiful and expensive. I grew up here and have managed to stay. Still lots of homless folks. 
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I am thinking of a city park that there were lots of "homeless" folks with campers who lived there.   Maybe it is gone.

I grew up in Summerland, and went to school in Carpinteria.  Then moved east.  SB is a beautiful place.  I just can't afford it.  I haven't been there since the stoplights on 101 were removed.  One of these years I have to get back and enjoy it again.
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Posts: 18 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Oct 2013 at 1:03pm
Originally posted by Keith-N-Dar

Is that park still open in Santa Barbara with all the campers living full time there? I remember hearing about it last time I was in
SB. It wasn't like that 40 years ago when I grew up there.

There is a rv park on Salinas St. Right off the 101 that has been there a long time, I think it is called Sunrise RV. I would not call it a campground and I would not recomend it though. It may have gotten better over the years but I. Remember it being pretty much a parking lot right off the freeway.

There is a campground up the coast called Ocean Mesa, right across from El Capitan State beach that is pretty nice. Not for full timing though it is expensive  but clean and with an ocean view.
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Dman, we paid $14,700 @ Stoltzfus RV in Adamstown, PA. Couch's RV in Ohio was cheaper @ $13,795 with a six week lead time. Stoltzfus had the unit we wanted with the options we wanted and they are close by (relatively).

I should say both dealers were very pleasant to deal with. For what it's worth, Couch's RV told me their price was going up $300 next week.

2014 R-Pod 178
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Exterior Luxury Package
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13,500 BTU Air Conditioner
19" LCD Flat Screen TV
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R-Dome Awning w/Screen Room
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Is that park still open in Santa Barbara with all the campers living full time there? I remember hearing about it last time I was in
SB. It wasn't like that 40 years ago when I grew up there.
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We did it!

2014 178 loaded w/crown package axle risers and r-dome. Java interior.

Pick it up next Friday!

Now I just gotto figure out where to park it!

fred
 I'm jealous Big smile We are heading to an RV show on Saturday, hopefully they will have some Pods to look at. How much did you end up paying if you don't mind my asking?
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Originally posted by fwunder

We did it!

2014 178 loaded w/crown package axle risers and r-dome. Java interior.

Pick it up next Friday!

Now I just gotto figure out where to park it!

fred

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Congrats!  In front of your house, where you are guaranteed lots of questions from the neighbors.
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We did it!

2014 178 loaded w/crown package axle risers and r-dome. Java interior.

Pick it up next Friday!

Now I just gotto figure out where to park it!

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Weather really sucked around here yesterday. (Meteorological term)

So we had our first Pod visit today! The dealer was very laid back and friendly. In fact, we explored several Pods before anyone approached. That was very welcome. When we did speak with salesperson (who was aware we were coming), he was polite and patient. I've never seen so many RV's in one place!

I should tell you about this RV we walked through that looked like Tony Saprono's (RIP) clubhouse! Complete with a kitchen island and one heckuva Badda Bing, Badda Boom sofa!! Probaly had a pole somewhere.

Sorry, I diverged. OK folks! We like them. We really like them. Damnit.

We particularly liked the 2014 178. It fits us. The 178 feels considerably larger to me than the 177. Larger than the 16" length difference suggests. I think part of the perception is the removal of the "entertainment center" over the queen. Personally, I think it shouldn't be there.

The wrap around dinette also adds to the illusion, I think. Of course, only a small child or otherwise adorable little person could possibly sit at the tabvle without neck bending posture. I did picture myself sitting lengthwise with a beer, watching the game while wife prepared sgetti. Erhhh, I meant I pictured wife lounging across the dinette with a '83 Bordeaux whilst I prepared the the catch-of-the-day. Whew!

Yeah, we are (.) that close.

BTW, I talked with Couch today. Lessee. Went online, filled in what I wanted (built 178), submitted. Within 30 seconds I got a *very good* email quote. Within five minutes I got a call from a very pleasant rep from his car who saw my quote request (I hope he pulled over). He was great! Very helpful. This RV shopping thing is kinda fun.

But, I need a cocktail (or three) right now to digest all this stuff. Thanks for all your help!

fred

P.S. I can see some great fishing adventures and writing. Podcasting.
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