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07-20-2013, 01:21 PM
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Junior Member
Name: Robin
Trailer: Researching Purchase
Georgia
Posts: 2
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Writer says howdy from Georgia!
Hi, everybody! I'm Robin, and I'm a writer who grew up thinking Charles Kuralt had the best job in the world. Recently, I decided to get back into writing full-time and launched a boutique media company. I've been shopping for an affordable lightweight camper that could realistically hold two people as a "mini-mobile unit" of sorts. I don't want to buy a used cube truck (wastes a ton of gas, and a bit overkill for my current needs). I was thinking a fiberglass camper may be the best option. The Shastas, Scotties, etc. are nice but really overpriced (IMHO), and I'd like something a little more lightweight/secure/tight. I'm here to learn and to look around--any advice appreciated from those who have been there and done that! Thanks!
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07-20-2013, 01:33 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: No Trailer Yet
Posts: 5,112
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HitTheRoad
Hi, everybody! I'm Robin, and I'm a writer who grew up thinking Charles Kuralt had the best job in the world. .....
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Welcome. Kuralt was certainly one heck of a family man.
Lots of good info here in both past posts and from helpful egg devotees.
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07-20-2013, 02:50 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1972 Boler American and 1979 Trillium 4500
Posts: 5,116
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Welcome to FGRV Robin.
The first thing is to start listing your personal needs and wants. What does your tow vehicle handle? Short trips? Long trips? Toilet? Shower? Basic? Bed size? Dinette? A/C? Budget?
What do you mean by a little more secure / tight?
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07-20-2013, 06:13 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Carl
Trailer: 2013 Lil Snoozy #161 (SOLD)/2010 Tacoma
NE Oklahoma
Posts: 2,358
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 to the Forum Robin...........
For a FYI here is my backyard photo shoot of my new Lil Snoozy.
They start around 18K. I have a lot of options in this one so more
around 20K:
Backyard Photo Shoot
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07-22-2013, 08:08 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
Posts: 25,645
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Hi Robin  to FiberglassRV, we're glad you're here
Roy gave you some good advice. It's all about YOU and your needs. Once you know what that is, let us know and we can help with info.
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Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
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08-03-2013, 04:53 PM
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Junior Member
Name: Susan
Trailer: Casita
Georgia
Posts: 13
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Also consider your tow vehicle's weight restrictions. I started out with a 2001 Aliner Classic that was only about 1200 lbs and could be towed with my Chevy Equinox. When I bought the heavier 2002 Chalet XL, and now the Casita 17 LD, I needed to buy a vehicle that could tow much greater weights. Now I tow with a Toyota 4Runner.
Soozee ATL
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08-03-2013, 06:09 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Ted
Trailer: (Dark side)Crossroads Now
Glade Valley, North Carolina
Posts: 990
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Hi Robin, welcome from N.C. Go to the classified section in this forum. Good Luck
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“I have tried to live my life so that my family would love me and my friends would respect me. The others can do whatever the Hell they please!” —John Wayne
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08-03-2013, 06:54 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Class A Motorhome
Posts: 7,912
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Hmmmmm... I don't think that they have built any Shasta's or Scotty's in a long time and I think that you will still find that comparable sized 10 y.o. FGRV's will be a tad more expensive than any of them.
Give us an idea of your budget and we can make some direct suggestions. Also make mention of your current or planned-upon tow vehicle.
BTW:I just spent two hot, sticky (That's stickey wet, not stickey built) and wet weeks down in Augusta, GA, and on a 450 mile round trip over to Charleston, SC and back (all on secondary roads) I saw exactly "1" fgrv, and it was parked in a storage lot. A bit scarce thereabouts.
And T.W. didn't even invite me over to play a round or two.
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08-04-2013, 08:22 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
Posts: 25,645
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Miller
Hmmmmm... I don't think that they have built any Shasta's or Scotty's in a long time
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Actually both are back into production. For instance, here's the Scotty: SerroScotty
I've found a press release the Coachman RV is (has) started production on the Shastas...
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Donna D.
Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
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08-04-2013, 08:54 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Class A Motorhome
Posts: 7,912
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I guess with two dealers Serro Scotty is heads above Scamp and as Coachman is now a part of Warren Buffets larger RV holdings, I would just call any new Shasta's a "Name Steal" much like Coleman is a Dutchman with a different set of decals.
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08-04-2013, 11:52 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Carl
Trailer: 2013 Lil Snoozy #161 (SOLD)/2010 Tacoma
NE Oklahoma
Posts: 2,358
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I like the new Scottys.
But I may build my own teardrop later on if I
decide to camp in the deer woods all alone.
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