What did you BUY today? - Page 155

**JerryHawk250** · 03-31-2021, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 2LZ

I didn't think it was even LEGAL to own a motorhome that long until you were at least 70, with cataracts, and wore-out hearing aids!

Landsvw · 03-31-2021, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 2LZ

I didn't think it was even LEGAL to own a motorhome that long until you were at least 70, with cataracts, and wore-out hearing aids!

Haha! If it helps, I’ll put on the wrong prescription glasses and drive like I don’t care...

But yeah you’re actually kinda right... but I tell ya, spending the night in this thing is really good. Driving it is like driving a freaking bus..

Emerikol · 03-31-2021, 10:02 PM

The Missus and I sold our camper last year, and we really miss the camping thing. We're probably going to pick one up when we get back to GA. We much prefer motorized to tow behind. I say hold onto it, especially if it's in good shape!

Landsvw · 04-01-2021, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Emerikol

The Missus and I sold our camper last year, and we really miss the camping thing. We're probably going to pick one up when we get back to GA. We much prefer motorized to tow behind. I say hold onto it, especially if it's in good shape!

So far, even tho I’ve almost gotten stuck and also brushed a few tree branches, it’s wayyyyy easier to maneuver than my 25 foot 5th wheel, which, when hooked to the truck was a total of almost 44 feet long...

Plus the wife can ride in comfort and make me sandwiches lol, and use the facilities. I paid 10,500$ for it and it lists for 12,500-15,500$. Sold my 5th wheel for 5800$ so, with the 2800$ stimulus we aren’t into it very much at all.

Has the Chevy workhorse chassis.

Gonna go out to the coast on the 9th again. Second voyage will reveal what we truly think, I hope. I do wish it was 25 feet. 32 is behemoth..

Emerikol · 04-01-2021, 07:41 AM

Being able to get a bite to eat on the fly is a huge benefit. Now that we've got the little one, a travel trailer/tow behind just wouldn't work. If we do wind up picking something up back in GA, it's absolutely going to be motorized. Probably a nice Class A versus one of the Class C rigs. As for the length, it's shorter than your 5th-wheel, but turns are a whole lot different. Instead of articulating you have to think ahead to how to get a square peg through a round corner. Really hope you enjoy it and get a better feel for it this next trip! Happy Camping!

bogieboy · 04-01-2021, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Landsvw

Well, not today, but 2-3 weeks ago (after selling our 5th wheel and getting a stimulus check) we bought a 1997, 32 foot Winnebago on a Chevy chassis with the fuel injected 454 engine, 48,000 miles, owned by little old lady and kept in garage with occasional use since 2004... not sure if it’s me yet... wife and I have taken it on 1 week long trip, enjoyed the heck out of it but man is it big. Not as long as my truck and 5th wheel combo tho at 42 feet. So anyway we are already debating, is it too big for us and are we still to young to be the old guys with giant motorhomes (57 and 55 respectively)? But as of last night, we decided to give it another try and see how it plays out....

nice... we looked at several class a motorhomes before we settled on our 32ft fifth wheel... it felt (at least to us) that you get more room thats useable in a 32ft 5er than a 32ft class a... and a much larger kitchen/dining area in similar price ranges... downside was throwing another $25k at a truck to pull it...LOL but even pricing out the combined price of truck and trialer vs a comparable 5er space wise, we would be in the 75k plus price point vs the combined 50k (and yeah, thats all on payments.... we arent made of money by any means....LOL )

Landsvw · 04-01-2021, 09:11 AM

I tell ya, this Covid thing did things to the prices of these. I paid 1500$ for the 5th wheel trailer about 3 years ago. had to put 1000$ into it, with a new converter and some other things - roof seal etc. (was a 2001 Nash 24.5). Used if fairly happily and was towing with my 2001 F150. Truck blew a radiator and I decided it was too much for it. Bought a 2002 F350 7.3 diesel dually super duty crew cab with 255,000 miles on it for 4700$. Needed some work, mostly cosmetic and also sealing all the leaks on the engine. Let’s say again, put 1000$ into it (Runs like a champ and now looks good too). But, my point is, the trailer sold easily for 5800$. And I kept my 5th wheel hitch. The truck is worth upwards of 10,000$ right now; I bet I could get 12-13k out of it. It’s ridiculous. My wife and I looked at cabovers and, they are the worst price of all! Why are people spending 15,000$ on those things right now??. 11 feet of living space with no real reason for the exorbitant prices. The smaller rigs seem to be getting premium prices. That’s certainly one reason why this 32 foot motorhome really stood out, as, it’s complete, low mileage, parked in a garage and used occasionally since 2004, and super nice inside and out. Yet too big for what people are wanting right now... But I bet if it had been a 25 footer it would have sold quickly at 16,000$...

Super positives about it: the onboard Onan 5000 generator. I love that. I can stand up in the bedroom (couldn’t in the 5th wheel) great shower. Tons of storage. 85 gallon water tank.

Btw, my truck wheelbase, being a super duty crew cab is only 2 feet, approx, shorter than this motorhome. I’ve gotten used to that long truck so other than hitting things with the tallness of the motorhome, and the rear overhang, so far not doing too bad

**cheesy** · 04-01-2021, 10:12 AM

Two half full cans of Coleman fuel for $5.

2LZ · 04-01-2021, 01:00 PM

Bought nuthin'. It's payday. I paid everyone else.

**cheesy** · 04-01-2021, 01:29 PM

This will mean something to bogie.

Jewel special on Jay's potato chips. Buy 2 get 3 free. Had my name on that one. And starting at midnight tonight, I am vacation until the 12th. So something for periods of sloth and gluttony.

Oddball Matt · 04-01-2021, 01:41 PM

-Nissan Terrano 2 front wheel bearing kit
-Yamaha XJR 1300 open bore carb boot kit
-(crap) allen key set, wanted a proper one, couldn't get one locally
-Hopefully enough beer to get me through a four day weekend with the chimpanzees...

Also bought a clubman cafe racer drop bar for the yammy but it's so crap I'm gonna make a jig out of it and copy it using sth a bit more sturdy.

bogieboy · 04-01-2021, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by cheesy

This will mean something to bogie.

Jewel special on Jay's potato chips. Buy 2 get 3 free. Had my name on that one. And starting at midnight tonight, I am vacation until the 12th. So something for periods of sloth and gluttony.

LOL i see you arent from the hood, as on the southside it was always referred to as "tha Jewelz".....and yes.... i miss Jays... cant get them out here in NY....LOL

tknj99 · 04-01-2021, 05:02 PM

Had CSC tack on a battery tender pigtail and swap out to an NGK Iridium from the get-go on my new RX4.. might as well get it all sorted out before they finally ship it.. wait wait and more wait

Oddball Matt · 04-02-2021, 03:36 PM

It seems I have drastically misjudged my beer consumption for the weekend so more beer (started to swap the wheel bearing on the terrano, turned out to just be the wheel itself clutching the last straws before rolling off!)

Gonna sell the yamaha once I get it fixed, wondering if there will be interest here for the build I`m planning next, will use Chinese electric parts but mostly will be of my own design and fabrication. Dunno what to call it but it will be something between a bicycle and a motocross bike, technically in the eye of the law it`s an e-bike since it will be 48v/1000w

Like if you want to see that (not sure when I can get it started though, hopefully early summer)

montanaoffroader · 04-02-2021, 04:52 PM

Ordered an extended shift lever for the SSR, hope it fits. Also, the Viper 150 finally shipped should be here midweek.

03-31-2021, 10:02 PM	#2313
Emerikol Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Carrollton, GA Posts: 1,465	The Missus and I sold our camper last year, and we really miss the camping thing. We're probably going to pick one up when we get back to GA. We much prefer motorized to tow behind. I say hold onto it, especially if it's in good shape! __________________ First Rule of Aviation: -Never Pass Up The Opportunity to Pee I was struggling to get my wife's attention; I sat down on the couch and looked comfortable. That did the trick! My wife says I only have two faults. I don't listen and something else... If at first you don't succeed, try doing it the way I told you to... The Stable: 2005 Yamaha V-Star 650 - SOLD 2015 Suzuki DR 650 2015 RPS Hawk 250 - SOLD 2016 Ural Gear Up
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04-01-2021, 07:41 AM	#2315
Emerikol Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Carrollton, GA Posts: 1,465	Being able to get a bite to eat on the fly is a huge benefit. Now that we've got the little one, a travel trailer/tow behind just wouldn't work. If we do wind up picking something up back in GA, it's absolutely going to be motorized. Probably a nice Class A versus one of the Class C rigs. As for the length, it's shorter than your 5th-wheel, but turns are a whole lot different. Instead of articulating you have to think ahead to how to get a square peg through a round corner. Really hope you enjoy it and get a better feel for it this next trip! Happy Camping! __________________ First Rule of Aviation: -Never Pass Up The Opportunity to Pee I was struggling to get my wife's attention; I sat down on the couch and looked comfortable. That did the trick! My wife says I only have two faults. I don't listen and something else... If at first you don't succeed, try doing it the way I told you to... The Stable: 2005 Yamaha V-Star 650 - SOLD 2015 Suzuki DR 650 2015 RPS Hawk 250 - SOLD 2016 Ural Gear Up
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04-01-2021, 09:11 AM	#2317
Landsvw Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Myrtle Creek Oregon Posts: 873	I tell ya, this Covid thing did things to the prices of these. I paid 1500$ for the 5th wheel trailer about 3 years ago. had to put 1000$ into it, with a new converter and some other things - roof seal etc. (was a 2001 Nash 24.5). Used if fairly happily and was towing with my 2001 F150. Truck blew a radiator and I decided it was too much for it. Bought a 2002 F350 7.3 diesel dually super duty crew cab with 255,000 miles on it for 4700$. Needed some work, mostly cosmetic and also sealing all the leaks on the engine. Let’s say again, put 1000$ into it (Runs like a champ and now looks good too). But, my point is, the trailer sold easily for 5800$. And I kept my 5th wheel hitch. The truck is worth upwards of 10,000$ right now; I bet I could get 12-13k out of it. It’s ridiculous. My wife and I looked at cabovers and, they are the worst price of all! Why are people spending 15,000$ on those things right now??. 11 feet of living space with no real reason for the exorbitant prices. The smaller rigs seem to be getting premium prices. That’s certainly one reason why this 32 foot motorhome really stood out, as, it’s complete, low mileage, parked in a garage and used occasionally since 2004, and super nice inside and out. Yet too big for what people are wanting right now... But I bet if it had been a 25 footer it would have sold quickly at 16,000$... Super positives about it: the onboard Onan 5000 generator. I love that. I can stand up in the bedroom (couldn’t in the 5th wheel) great shower. Tons of storage. 85 gallon water tank. Btw, my truck wheelbase, being a super duty crew cab is only 2 feet, approx, shorter than this motorhome. I’ve gotten used to that long truck so other than hitting things with the tallness of the motorhome, and the rear overhang, so far not doing too bad __________________ 1988 Kawasaki KLR250 1969 Honda Z50 silver tag 2002 Ford F-350 7.3 diesel 1975 Corvette 2017 Chevy Bolt “Throttle twisting geek” -LFN
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04-01-2021, 10:12 AM	#2318
cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,839	Two half full cans of Coleman fuel for $5. __________________ Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts
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04-01-2021, 01:00 PM	#2319
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,102	Bought nuthin'. It's payday. I paid everyone else. __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350
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04-01-2021, 01:29 PM	#2320
cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,839	This will mean something to bogie. Jewel special on Jay's potato chips. Buy 2 get 3 free. Had my name on that one. And starting at midnight tonight, I am vacation until the 12th. So something for periods of sloth and gluttony. __________________ Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts
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04-01-2021, 01:41 PM	#2321
Oddball Matt Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Vääksy, Finland Posts: 401	-Nissan Terrano 2 front wheel bearing kit -Yamaha XJR 1300 open bore carb boot kit -(crap) allen key set, wanted a proper one, couldn't get one locally -Hopefully enough beer to get me through a four day weekend with the chimpanzees... Also bought a clubman cafe racer drop bar for the yammy but it's so crap I'm gonna make a jig out of it and copy it using sth a bit more sturdy. __________________ 2004 Longjia Grido 50 scooter 1999 Cagiva Mito 125 Evo, Yamaha XV125 engine, Ducati SS fairings, getting turboed 1993 Yamaha GTS 1000 Ex:Bashan BS200-S7 `07 Streetfighter-quad
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04-01-2021, 05:02 PM	#2323
tknj99 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Central VA Posts: 1,259	Had CSC tack on a battery tender pigtail and swap out to an NGK Iridium from the get-go on my new RX4.. might as well get it all sorted out before they finally ship it.. wait wait and more wait __________________ 2024 Zuma Storm 150 DLX 2019 Beta 430 RRS 2018 VStrom 1000 XT Former China Bikes: Tao DBX1, Brozz 250, CSC RX4, Titan DLX, Templar X
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04-02-2021, 03:36 PM	#2324
Oddball Matt Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Vääksy, Finland Posts: 401	It seems I have drastically misjudged my beer consumption for the weekend so more beer (started to swap the wheel bearing on the terrano, turned out to just be the wheel itself clutching the last straws before rolling off!) Gonna sell the yamaha once I get it fixed, wondering if there will be interest here for the build I`m planning next, will use Chinese electric parts but mostly will be of my own design and fabrication. Dunno what to call it but it will be something between a bicycle and a motocross bike, technically in the eye of the law it`s an e-bike since it will be 48v/1000w Like if you want to see that (not sure when I can get it started though, hopefully early summer) __________________ 2004 Longjia Grido 50 scooter 1999 Cagiva Mito 125 Evo, Yamaha XV125 engine, Ducati SS fairings, getting turboed 1993 Yamaha GTS 1000 Ex:Bashan BS200-S7 `07 Streetfighter-quad
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04-02-2021, 04:52 PM	#2325
montanaoffroader Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Great Falls, MT Posts: 166	Ordered an extended shift lever for the SSR, hope it fits. Also, the Viper 150 finally shipped should be here midweek. __________________ 2018 SSR XF250, 2001 Xingfu Hunter XF150GY, 1995 Suzuki DR350SE
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