Popular Post 12string Posted January 16, 2018 Popular Post Share #1 Posted January 16, 2018 Couldn't pass up the deal! Looking at late February delivery. Then I need to come up with a free weekend! 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indy Posted January 16, 2018 Share #2 Posted January 16, 2018 Details, what brand and model? Looks nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted January 16, 2018 Share #3 Posted January 16, 2018 I thought you were talking about the farm...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parodybot Posted January 16, 2018 Share #4 Posted January 16, 2018 You need a robotic travelling companion,with benefits..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinneR ★ Posted January 16, 2018 Share #5 Posted January 16, 2018 That's bigger than my apt. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parr8hed Posted January 16, 2018 Share #6 Posted January 16, 2018 Whoa!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted January 16, 2018 Share #7 Posted January 16, 2018 A new NASCAR fan is born. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR46 Posted January 16, 2018 Share #8 Posted January 16, 2018 That brings a hole new meaning to Ruffin it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Further Posted January 16, 2018 Share #9 Posted January 16, 2018 May all your journeys be joyful, with just enough challenge to be memorable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted January 17, 2018 Share #10 Posted January 17, 2018 Wow. That's really nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted January 17, 2018 Share #11 Posted January 17, 2018 Very nice. Many safe travels ahead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedalphile Posted January 17, 2018 Share #12 Posted January 17, 2018 Yay, but I thought this would be that bike - did you get that, too, big spender? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted January 17, 2018 Share #13 Posted January 17, 2018 12 hours ago, Dirtyhip said: Wow. That's really nice. Ya, what she said! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted January 17, 2018 Share #14 Posted January 17, 2018 very nice, hotel on wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12string Posted January 17, 2018 Author Share #15 Posted January 17, 2018 My wife was veklempt about giving up sleeping under canvas, felt like we've moved from camping to old people at a campground. She did admit that not dealing with the canvas and other issues in the hybrid would be nice. Which means we're old people at a campground. It likely WILL end up at a NASCAR event soon, a guys' trip we haven't taken in a while. It's a Salem 27DBK. The floorplan that put the TV across from the couch and dinette rather than at a right angle, out of the way kitchen with extra counter space sold us on it. I'm not a fan of a second kitchen outside, but this one has just a counter, sink and beer fridge outside, and a bumper mounted grill that wings around to the kitchen - that I can use! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parodybot Posted January 17, 2018 Share #16 Posted January 17, 2018 5 minutes ago, 12string said: My wife was veklempt about giving up sleeping under canvas, felt like we've moved from camping to old people at a campground. She did admit that not dealing with the canvas and other issues in the hybrid would be nice. Which means we're old people at a campground. It likely WILL end up at a NASCAR event soon, a guys' trip we haven't taken in a while. It's a Salem 27DBK. The floorplan that put the TV across from the couch and dinette rather than at a right angle, out of the way kitchen with extra counter space sold us on it. I'm not a fan of a second kitchen outside, but this one has just a counter, sink and beer fridge outside, and a bumper mounted grill that wings around to the kitchen - that I can use! You could take the canvas off the old rig and hang it from the ceiling in the master. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12string Posted January 17, 2018 Author Share #17 Posted January 17, 2018 8 minutes ago, parodybot said: You could take the canvas off the old rig and hang it from the ceiling in the master. You say that as if it's something my wife wouldn't do.......... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted January 17, 2018 Share #18 Posted January 17, 2018 11 minutes ago, parodybot said: You could take the canvas off the old rig and hang it from the ceiling in the master. And cover 12's mirror? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parodybot Posted January 17, 2018 Share #19 Posted January 17, 2018 12 minutes ago, Kzoo said: And cover 12's mirror? NOMINATED!!!! BTW, the black censor box is covering 12's post..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted January 17, 2018 Share #20 Posted January 17, 2018 20 minutes ago, parodybot said: NOMINATED!!!! BTW, the black censor box is covering 12's post..... Everyone's post should be covered when in public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted January 17, 2018 Share #21 Posted January 17, 2018 Nice rig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indy Posted January 18, 2018 Share #22 Posted January 18, 2018 22 hours ago, 12string said: My wife was veklempt about giving up sleeping under canvas, felt like we've moved from camping to old people at a campground. She did admit that not dealing with the canvas and other issues in the hybrid would be nice. Which means we're old people at a campground. It likely WILL end up at a NASCAR event soon, a guys' trip we haven't taken in a while. It's a Salem 27DBK. The floorplan that put the TV across from the couch and dinette rather than at a right angle, out of the way kitchen with extra counter space sold us on it. I'm not a fan of a second kitchen outside, but this one has just a counter, sink and beer fridge outside, and a bumper mounted grill that wings around to the kitchen - that I can use! That's a lot like my first one, but slightly better layout. I like the storage under the rear beds, though the door right by the bunks not so much with young kids. Just a lot of wasted space under that back bump and the bottom bunk didn't have a window so it was just a dark ass cave with no air flow. So the newer layout of this one that you got definitely has some improvements making it more functional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ltdskilz Posted January 18, 2018 Share #23 Posted January 18, 2018 Nice. That's a big slide-out. What's the dry weight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophet Zacharia Posted January 18, 2018 Share #24 Posted January 18, 2018 Did you sell the boat, or are you now your insurance agent's best friend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12string Posted January 18, 2018 Author Share #25 Posted January 18, 2018 6400# dry. We looked at the 262. They have opened up the bunk area. My wife thought the L shaped counter ate up floor space without offering useable counter space. Once we saw the one with the TV across from the couch, we were sold. I kind of like the door placement, I can grab a kid by the scruff, yank 'em out of the bunk and right out the door they go! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted January 18, 2018 Share #26 Posted January 18, 2018 12 minutes ago, 12string said: 6400# dry. We looked at the 262. They have opened up the bunk area. My wife thought the L shaped counter ate up floor space without offering useable counter space. Once we saw the one with the TV across from the couch, we were sold. I kind of like the door placement, I can grab a kid by the scruff, yank 'em out of the bunk and right out the door they go! And if you are trying to keep an eye on 'em you can duct tape them to the bunk. Clear shippers tape works well for that too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ltdskilz Posted January 18, 2018 Share #27 Posted January 18, 2018 So you can pull it with a 1/2 ton truck. Did you upgrade that too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12string Posted January 18, 2018 Author Share #28 Posted January 18, 2018 My 1/2 ton tows 9900#. I was going to give it a pull with the regular hitch and see how the auto leveling and sway control on the truck handle it, but I decided the distributing hitch is cheap insurance. And that gives me the "but honey, these performance upgrades will pay for themselves in gas savings when we tow!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted January 18, 2018 Share #29 Posted January 18, 2018 8 minutes ago, 12string said: My 1/2 ton tows 9900#. I was going to give it a pull with the regular hitch and see how the auto leveling and sway control on the truck handle it, but I decided the distributing hitch is cheap insurance. And that gives me the "but honey, these performance upgrades will pay for themselves in gas savings when we tow!" I'm thinking the thing about testing sway control is that if you fail the test you could be in a world of hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12string Posted January 18, 2018 Author Share #30 Posted January 18, 2018 The boat and old camper tow around 5000#, never had an issue. I have felt the sway control kick in a few times, it really does work. But another 1500#, another 9 feet...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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