bexman77
Scotland
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Hi there,
Has anyone heard of a guy called moman. The website address is www.wholesalervflorida.com
Ive been recommended to check his website out when buying an RV as he is a lot cheaper than most dealers. I just thought I'd vet him first...any help appreciated!
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mackim55
missouri
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Anyone know what happened to the guy from North Carolina that sold New Motorcoaches web = mymotorcoach.com
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Duravin
Chelsea Quebec Canada
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Dealers are generally assigned a specific market and are subject to Manufacturers suggested dealer price (SDP). Any dealers which advertise outside their given market and below suggested prices are pressured both by local dealers and by the RV manufacturers. This is not very good for consumers unfortunately.
We had a case in our area where a dealer lost a line of travel trailers as a result of complaints from dealers in other adjacent markets because he was advertising below SDP mainly on the Internet.
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Mr.Mark
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![[emoticon]](http://www.coastresorts.com/sharedcontent/cfb/images/biggrin.gif "biggrin") I just read all 31 pages... great information!
I have had the motorhome bug for quite sometime. I've been receiving Motorhome magazine since 1998 and read everything that I can get my hands on. Not sure yet when I'll pull the trigger but I will know what I want when the time comes with information posted here at TrailerLife and other sources.
I've rented 3 units over the last three years. I wanted to rent new units so I found a company that changes out their rentals every year and replaced them with new units. In 2004, I rented a 2004 class C Fleetwood Tioga, 31 ft, one slide, master bedroom in rear with an overhead bed above the cab. That was a great unit and opened my eyes for what I would want in a motorhome. I decided bigger is better. I rented this unit for 7 days.
The next year, I rented a 2005 class A Fleetwood Expedition, 38 ft., 3 slides, Diesel Pusher, 300HP. It was a great unit since my knowledge was rather limited. It's hard for me to compare the Freightliner Chassis to anything else since that's the first "A" class that I had driven. I thought it drove nice but had a little bit of road steer (on uneven roads). I'm not sure if that's typical or not. I enjoyed the unit the 9 days that rented it.
My last rental (May 2006), I rented a 2006 class A Fleetwood Expedition, 38ft., 4 slides, DP, 300HP. It was nice having the four slides. It really opens up the unit, especially, with two slides in the bedroom. This unit seemed to drive and behave just like the previous one that I rented but the dashboard was updated and was easier to use and reach buttons. I rented this unit for 14 days.
I have read about so many different motorhomes manufactures that it's very difficult to choose. It seems there are people who love and hate the brand that I want. I like Monaco and Holiday Rambler for upper medium priced units. It seems that Tiffin always jumps to the top of my list as they have the nicest looking and logical floor-plans and a much better MSRP for similarly equipped units (compared to Monaco and Holiday Rambler).
The Tiffin Allegro Bus 42 ft. would be my choice if a could spend $330,000.... the 40 ft. Phaeton at $225,000 is a close second with nice amenities.
One thing that I noticed is that some manufactures offer "electric refrigerators". I had the propane/electric in the rentals and they worked perfectly. I like the option of switching power sources if needed.
Not all parks have 50 amp service which happened to me. With a 30 amp connection, I could switch the hot water tank to propane to relieve the demand for electricity for other items in the coach. Seemed to work perfectly that way.
Looking forward to reading more posts,
Thanks, Mr.Mark ![[emoticon]](http://www.coastresorts.com/sharedcontent/cfb/images/cool.gif "cool")
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2021.5 Pleasure Way Plateau FL Class-B on the Sprinter Chassis
2018 Mini Cooper Hardtop Coupe, 2 dr., 6-speed manual
(SOLD) 2015 Prevost Liberty Coach, 45 ft, 500 hp Volvo
(SOLD) 2008 Monaco Dynasty, 42 ft, 425 hp Cummins
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fire_rn
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Well this is our first post. WE recently rented a TT for a family of four and I knew that I would love it but the wife was unsure. Now she is an addict to the camping lifestyle. WE are looking at buying a National Rv, the Tropical. My question is does anyone own one of these, and if so did you encounter and problems with materials or craftsmanship. I expect that we will get out at least once a montha nd probably one month a year. I am leaning towards a pusher, but the salesman that we talked to also stated that the FRED were going to betome popular.
I will let all of you answer these questions before I pepper you with more.
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JohnnyT
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fire_rn wrote:Well this is our first post. WE recently rented a TT for a family of four and I knew that I would love it but the wife was unsure. Now she is an addict to the camping lifestyle. WE are looking at buying a National Rv, the Tropical. My question is does anyone own one of these, and if so did you encounter and problems with materials or craftsmanship. I expect that we will get out at least once a montha nd probably one month a year. I am leaning towards a pusher, but the salesman that we talked to also stated that the FRED were going to betome popular.
I will let all of you answer these questions before I pepper you with more.
You will get a much better response if you initiate a thread With your comments and questions
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SunflyerHigher
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I bought my RV totally blind. I had never traveled in one, or slept in one, or even had lunch in one before. But, l needed a quick fix for lodging (my 5 month old grandaughter had a stroke and my daughter needed me NOW). I gave up my apartment and bought an old RV which is now parked in her back acre. I think I love it! Now I am stuck trying to understand where everything is and/or where it goes. It's getting cold here in Kansas so my first problem is filling the LP and figuring out the furnace. My manual says the tank is located on the LEFT side....permanetly mounted....ok...so where the heck is that? I've looked everywhere (as did my neighbor who's supposed to know)....I suppose when they deliver my propane they will know right? Would I be ok to assume they'll do everything that needs to be done first, or am I supposed to have everything ready? I found the thermostat all by myself! I really need lots of help....thanks ahead of time for responses!
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Mr.Mark
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SunflyerHigher,.... sorry to hear about your grandaughter. Your daughter is very lucky that you are able to help her and be there!
It might help if you can tell us when kind of motorhome you purchased and what year. You were very brave in buying something that you were not familiar with.
Mr.Mark
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SunflyerHigher
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Hello, Mr Mark. Thanks for responding. I bought a 38 foot 1988 Itasca Sunflyer. It has a chevy engine and runs good. My primary concerns are safety issues. I just have this dreaded fear that I'll blow myself up or die by fumigation...drown while dumping or something!....When it comes time to travel I'll have to hire a driver-experienced! But while I am parked here for the winter, I will have to learn all the'important stuff' to survive. I'm not all that brave really! I'm just determined. And maybe a little foolish. But what the heck, it's good to be needed and I like the feeling of being free.
I don't know how much water my tanks hold, wheather I have one or two, how much propane I can carry, or how to change the flippin' fuses....smile...I think I'll learn quick enough! especially with the help of all of you here. I have an awning and am curious-can one person put it up/down alone? The other thing is that I have a generator and am thinking of using an electric space heater. Having hailed from Michigan, I am a cold weather person and prefer to keep it about 65* in here. Just warm enough to keep the water from freezing. It would feel safer to me, but is it really safer than propane? Also, because of where I am parked, I needed 60' of water hose, so I guess I will need alot of heat tape? awh heck, it's going to freeze up anyway I bet.
When I moved this thing back here in the sticks for parking, both my airconditioners worked fine. After I got all settled, I discovered one no longer does anything. I figure I have a screw loose (my friends agree!). Is that something I can put off till next summer? I am just full of ???? I know. Thanks for any help you can offer, Ellen
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Mr.Mark
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SunflyerHigher (Ellen),
You do have a lot of good questions but I have only rented new units that have a few extra conveniences. I had electric awnings and a read-out for holding tanks,battery levels, etc. I'm not sure if an '88 would have a computer center to let you know when your tanks are full.
I'm also curious, if you are in the middle of your daughters back acre, how are you going to empty your holding tanks? Will you drive it to a dump station?
(ELLEN) I have an awning and am curious-can one person put it up/down alone?
(ME) I think the awning can be opened by one person, just be carefull not to pinch your hand as I think they are spring loaded. (others may have advice)
(ELLEN) The other thing is that I have a generator and am thinking of using an electric space heater;It would feel safer to me, but is it really safer than propane?
(ME) When I rented the 2006 38 ft. Fleetwood unit, I was at Lake Tahoe for 3 nights. The temperature dropped to the upper 30's at night (IN MAY!). I felt like as you do and didn't want to use the propane heater. I brought a small "fan heater" to keep the motorhome at a reasonable temp. I brought extra blankets and the interior temp of 62 was perfect. Once I got up, I turned on the regular heat to knock the chill off.
Since you are virtually dry camping, you will have to refuel your motorhome gas tank as your generator will use that fuel. I'm also curious how you will keep your 60 foot water hose from freezing this winter.
Keep us posted and I'm hoping some of the seasoned campers will chime in to help you with some of your questions.
Mr.Mark
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