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Sounds interesting. Speaking of old pop-ups, while at Watkins Glen International for the Vintage Race Weekend two weeks ago I saw a Honda Pop-up, it had one slide out that came out from the side (not front and rear as nowadays)and all canvas. It was folded up but I found it interesting that they had gone as far as to venture into the camping venue, I thought they just built cars & motorcycles. It looked around 60's vintage. Ray T. |
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We went to the RV and Camper Show at Pleasanton to look at small trailers. We really liked the Airstream Bambi 19' and the Airstream Internatiol CCD 22'. Problem is, Airstream really likes them also. ~$30K and $40K. Not much else of real interest. Most trailers are way too big. We did see a couple of 19-20' RV's, but they were $65K or $45K used. Drove 300 miles up the coast to check out a Casita 17' a friend has for sale. Only used 3 times, just like new. $10K. Too small. The living space is about the same as our Phoenix popup, and unlike the popup, you have to put the bed away to seat more than two. Only advantage was the toilet/shower. Not only are we still undecided on a trailer, we haven't decided on a tow vehicle. A full size van or a midsized SUV could tow a 4500# trailer. Maybe a used Tahow/Suburban. Or??? Suggestions welcomed. As long a you won't get upset if we ignore them. Mike L |
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Don't you have a couple of perfectly good Silverados? Jim "You can lead a horse to water, but if you can get him to float on his back you've really got something." |
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Yes, we could tow with the Silverado. Only issue is we want to be able to take the 14 year old grandson with us. If we are going to travel more than a couple of hundred miles, the cab starts to get crowded. The kid complains when the shift lever hits his knee when going into 4th. Plus, I've gotten used to having the fold down center seat as an armrest on long trips. Hence, we're thinking about an altenate tow vehicle. Mike L |
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To mledtje...............we went to RV shows this last February and bought a 2002 Wildwood LE 19' FD. It was a new model since they stopped making their ultra lite series...this replaced it. The neat thing is it is 19' inside and 8' wide with a rear bdrm and bath so the floorpan is VERY open. Tons of storage. The front dinette is a double steel tube mounted table instead of those folding ones that move around. Extra bed there if you want it too. Best part is we paid $9,200 show price with 2 dr fridge/freezer (5 cubic '), awning, stereo, air-Duo Therm, leveling jacks, spare, TV antenna with cable hookups and booster, 3 burner stove, oven, double stainless sink, wash sink vanity, full bath with tub and shower, on demand pressure pump, water heater and heat. Dry weight is around 3800 lbs...............saw a 2003 comparably equipped and the dealer wanted $14,680!!!! All in all a great deal. E mail me if you want to see pictures.....might help you decide. <bill  sonicsorbet.com>
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Bill, Do they have a website that I can check out? Normally there is a ton of information on a website. Thanks, Mike L |
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Mike, I saw a smaller hardside trailer with pop out canvas beds at each end for sale near Terri's house a while back. I'll ask her if it's still around.
Here is some Wildwood info
manufacturer is Forest River
Some dealer info
http://www.countrytimerv.com/Wildwoodpage.asp |
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We will pass on anything with canvas popouts. Dorothy is still afraid a bear will come through and eat us. Hardside has some advantages when it comes to cold weather camping. Speaking of cold weather Vince, you guys up to some snow camping in a couple of months? Or another Death Valley adventure? Another choice that is almost as far as DV is the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest just east of Bishop (and you can get the Original Sheepherder's Bread in Bishop). For now, the plan is to keep the 2500/Phoenix popup for the shorter trips and off road adventures (like snow camping or DV) and come up with another tow vehicle (maybe a Van) for the trailer (if we ever actually put the money where our mouths are). Mike L |
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