There's always more to the story and that was no exception. Most RV people are absolutely the BEST! Of course there is the occasional grump you might run into who thinks they own the world. I try hard not to be that person and stay in my lane when it comes to RV Parks.
There's always that one though, as evidenced by the nice guy who thought the rest of us were just getting to our destination a little too fast. Although I know he had the power in that one ton truck pulling a small-ish trailer, he insisted on staying right beside that big truck and keeping everyone else behind him.
On the other hand, you have people like Jan and Bill Mains who invite RV everyone into their home. They finally sold their rig and are exploring the WORLD now, rather than just the back yard U.S.A. She said any time I was in the area to stop by ... and so I did!!
SCORE!!! I left the puppies in the truck and Jan made a nice pot of fresh coffee, followed up with chocolate cookies. Best breakfast EVER!! Add to that THIS!! Homemade fudge from Bill's private stash. It's delicious!! The perfect breakfast dessert!! He even sent me home with my own stash!! RV friends are the BEST!
Not sure my truck would fit in the garage, I parked her under the RV cover when I got home. Those ropes around the front are actually flashing lights that encircle the entire truck. Around here we have lots of packrats that just love the taste of wiring as much as I love that fudge. If you don't have lights or rope lights, you WILL have a big bill repairing the damage.
This shows just how packed full that back seat was. It was hard to even shut the door. Time to head over to the fairgrounds where LaMesa was having their big sale and where my rig was "supposed" to be parked. After taking my temperature and attaching a bracelet, I was allowed in to try and find my contact.
No luck there but a nice gentleman made a few phone calls and said they were waiting for me at the LaMesa store instead. Apparently my rig is being "reconditioned"? Or something like that.
No problem ... I love driving my truck ... so off I went down the freeway. They couldn't believe I got all that stuff in the back. It was a jigsaw puzzle for sure. It's finally a done deal. To be honest, I'm glad to be out from under that huge debt and not worry about what may go wrong next. As time goes on, those big rigs begin to cost more and more. In light of today's political climate and the fact there's no Honey for those Honey-do's, I'd rather have my money in the bank, or maybe buried in one of my two cemeteries!!
In the meantime, these guys scared me half to death yesterday morning as I was out checking the truck. Truly, I thought it was a half crazed bear about to attack me from behind. Sadly I had to crop this clip quite a bit in order to get it to load.
I made a mad rush for the garage before actually seeing what was afoot. They look all sweet and cute, but look out Charley!!!
Love your visits, just wish they could last longer. You might be able to find an RV in the Phoenix market.
ReplyDeleteI think so too Jan. I'm trying not to be in a hurry.
DeleteAlways nice to be out of payments...the last thing we 'owed' on was the condo and we paid it off about 18 months ago...feels nice.
ReplyDeleteSo who fights the best, the dogs or the Javs??? lol
I have to admit, not owing that $1000 a month is a pretty nice feeling!!
DeleteMy last 5er trailer was a cougar The only problem that I had I wish it had a factory installed generator but I had to solve the problem by buying a generator to put in my truck worked fine after that you just have to remember to plug it in
ReplyDeleteThe other thing you might want to consider when the slides are out how easy is it to access the dump valves whatever model you decide look for that particular model away from campus world their biggest issue is they don’t stand behind their warranty and their service department is poorly operated and they try to get you to finance it through them that’s where campers world makes their money not on the RV finance through your credit union instead
My buddy is one of the escorts for this company and was on this particular move. The load came in on a barge. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-aa1pVTtr8
I want to drive the truck on the back of that load!! What a rush to see that thing going down the highway!!
DeleteI've been talking to Dan about generators. I might get a small one for TV and lights. These actually come with solar panels now.
That was definitely a packed truck! Good luck on finding what you want, I'm excited to see what you get! We didn't know that about the flashing rope lights, always new info. Sounds like an awesome short visit with Bill and Jan.
ReplyDeleteThose light are on sale at Harbor Freight for about $10 a rope. All solar, and they work really great. I've had these for several years now!! You can also set them to be on full time and not flash. Great for keeping the critters out of your rig.
DeleteNice visiting with Bill and Jan.
ReplyDeleteAnother thing to consider when buying a Fifth Wheel is that you can access the Washroom and Fridge when the Slides are in.
Some of the higher end trailers forgot that simple feature.
Be Safe and Enjoy!
It's about time.
I just noticed that yesterday. Close the slides and you lose access to everything.
DeleteDitto Rick's comment.
ReplyDeleteGlad the trip is over and you got all that stuff safely home. Now you are done with that big debt. Oops! I mean big MH. Good luck with with your hunt. I think the Cougar brand is fitting 😀
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