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04-30-2011, 11:02 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Nick
Trailer: OutdoorsRV
Texas
Posts: 150
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Can believe how useful this site is
I just needed to say that in the few days that I've been a member here I have garnered more useful information than I could have thought imaginable plus those who have welcomed me and have tried to lead me along the path to acquiring my first mobile home is astounding.
I will be here for a long time, especially once I make that purchase and start my full-timing.
Thank you so much for this site AND all you wonderful people. Would have been nice to do this with my wife but she'll be smiling down at me from Heaven as I do what we dreamed about.
Cheers and God speed, Nick
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05-01-2011, 06:47 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2007 19 ft Escape 5.0 / 2002 GMC (1973 Boler project)
Posts: 4,148
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Hi: nikljones... WELCOME. Our first bout of fiberglass fever struck at the same time as I found out I needed a pacemaker. A reality cheque was in the mail sort of!!!
While off work and waiting for a pacemaker the '77 Boler trailer mods could be done at my reduced speed. Clean, comfy, tow your own bed travel started out small and then s t r e c h e d into 19.5' of wonderful living. I still have three yrs. to retirement, but we have already enjoyed many trips and vacation weeks. Never put off... You might not get another chance became my story!!!
Alf S. North shore of Lake Erie
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05-01-2011, 07:15 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Josie&Craig
Trailer: Escape 21
South Carolina
Posts: 351
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"Never put off... You might not get another chance became my story!!!"
Amen, Alf, Amen. My own story includes widowhood (the Mister is also widowed) and being a cancer survivor.
And, ditto about the usefulness/friendliness of this site. It still amazes me how generous y'all are about sharing what you know in words and pictures.
Here's a toast to Fiberglass RV and the peeps who surf it's cyber-walls.
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"Not all those who wander are lost." (J.R.R. Tolkein from Lord of the Rings..."Strider's Poem")
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05-01-2011, 07:21 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Norm and Ginny
Trailer: Scamp 16
Florida
Posts: 7,517
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Originally Posted by Alf S.
Hi: nikljones... WELCOME. Our first bout of fiberglass fever struck at the same time as I found out I needed a pacemaker. A reality cheque was in the mail sort of!!!
While off work and waiting for a pacemaker the '77 Boler trailer mods could be done at my reduced speed. Clean, comfy, tow your own bed travel started out small and then s t r e c h e d into 19.5' of wonderful living. I still have three yrs. to retirement, but we have already enjoyed many trips and vacation weeks. Never put off... You might not get another chance became my story!!!
Alf S. North shore of Lake Erie
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Like Alf we also had a reality check. My college roommate developed a to be fatal brain tumor and well helping him get his affairs in order we passed by Bahia Honda State Park in FL. Seeing the park and those RVs, I decided it was time to get our first RV and hit the road.
We have never regreted our decision. It has been a truly wondrous ten years of discovery.
Norm
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05-01-2011, 10:30 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Greg
Trailer: 72 Boler American
Indiana
Posts: 1,557
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My mom always said "if I was 20 years younger".
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05-01-2011, 12:22 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Nick
Trailer: OutdoorsRV
Texas
Posts: 150
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If I was 20 years younger we would certainly be doing this together but my sweety will be with me in spirit as I travel. This time will be with a home in tow instead of the car and motels. Did that 20 years ago. Okay but not as much fun I'm sure. I'm looking forward to the journey.
Thanks.
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05-01-2011, 03:25 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Scamp 16 ft Side Dinette
Posts: 1,185
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Good Luck with your Search and with Your Travels! What are you looking or thinking about getting?
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05-01-2011, 04:06 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Nick
Trailer: OutdoorsRV
Texas
Posts: 150
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Adrian W
Good Luck with your Search and with Your Travels! What are you looking or thinking about getting?
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Thanks. I haven't narrowed that down yet but going to be looking at a ParkLiner, Scamp or Casita most likely. I'm thinking new because that's the way my minds wrapped but haven't thrown out the possibility of a used unit either. I'm kind of in a difficult position right now since I'll soon be in transit to Pittsburgh, PA. That does put me in a better position though to get to all 3 of these manufacturers and check them out.
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05-01-2011, 04:11 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Norm and Ginny
Trailer: Scamp 16
Florida
Posts: 7,517
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Nick,
We just purchased a 20 year old Scamp 16. No one can believe it's 20 years old. Everything works, no leaks. I always amazed how well they stand up.
Norm
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05-02-2011, 04:34 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Eggcamper 17 ft Electric
Posts: 409
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nikljones
Thanks. I haven't narrowed that down yet but going to be looking at a ParkLiner, Scamp or Casita most likely. I'm thinking new because that's the way my minds wrapped but haven't thrown out the possibility of a used unit either. I'm kind of in a difficult position right now since I'll soon be in transit to Pittsburgh, PA. That does put me in a better position though to get to all 3 of these manufacturers and check them out.
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If you're passing near Grand Rapids, MI on your way. Stop in and check out Jim Palmer's EggCampers ( LIGHTWEIGHT FIBERGLASS TRAVEL TRAILER). Or if you're in the area of the Poconos, mid July, stop in at the Pocono Rally.
Ron
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05-02-2011, 06:04 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2007 19 ft Escape 5.0 / 2002 GMC (1973 Boler project)
Posts: 4,148
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Hi: Greg H...If I was twenty years younger...I'd be pushing 3 kids towards College and then University. It was a collective effort to get them thru... so now is our time and travel is our plan. Thank God for our "Universal Health Care" as my pacemaker would have been about the same cost as our Escape 5.0. The only problem we have is never seeing a bill for service, to know the real cost...I had to find out from an American fellow!!!
Alf S. North shore of Lake Erie
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05-03-2011, 06:42 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Larry & Joyce
Trailer: 1974 Trillium 1300
Fergus Ontario
Posts: 119
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Wishing you all the best, Nick! Hope you find a nice trailer. Even though I'm new here, it seems like a one great big family on this site.
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05-03-2011, 06:50 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Nick
Trailer: OutdoorsRV
Texas
Posts: 150
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Friendliest site I think I've ever been on.
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Originally Posted by Larry Tenhage
Wishing you all the best, Nick! Hope you find a nice trailer. Even though I'm new here, it seems like a one great big family on this site.
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05-04-2011, 08:26 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Escape 13 ft 2010 ('Ladybug') / 2003 Subaru Forester
Posts: 387
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Originally Posted by nikljones
Thanks. I haven't narrowed that down yet but going to be looking at a ParkLiner, Scamp or Casita most likely. I'm thinking new because that's the way my minds wrapped but haven't thrown out the possibility of a used unit either. I'm kind of in a difficult position right now since I'll soon be in transit to Pittsburgh, PA. That does put me in a better position though to get to all 3 of these manufacturers and check them out.
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Nick:
If you are in Albany OR you are not that far from Bandon OR where the Oregon Gathering will be held on the weekend of July 14 -17-- this would be an excellent opportunity to see many different fiberglass trailers and meet some people.
http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f...ing-44070.html
Brian
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Brian & Maria
2010 Escape 13 "Ladybug"|2003 Subaru Forester|2012 Toyota Highlander
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05-04-2011, 08:29 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Nick
Trailer: OutdoorsRV
Texas
Posts: 150
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Except by that time I will be either in Pennsylvania or Missouri. Thanks for the heads up though.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Brian Van Snell
Nick:
If you are in Albany OR you are not that far from Bandon OR where the Oregon Gathering will be held on the weekend of July 14 -17-- this would be an excellent opportunity to see many different fiberglass trailers and meet some people.
http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f...ing-44070.html
Brian
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