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an awning that slides into the extra awning rail on the 5th wh before Oshkosh--Not fasted to it like the carefree style already their. Several of us had them years ago--we used them on our pop up campers. Sears had really nice 10'x16' & 10'x20' (Not just the ones that came out 6' or so) that came with aluminum support poles that were extendable (up&down) and looped over the top and connected to the other side. You could use them as free standing with two or three sets of pole supports or connect one end into the camper awning rail and extend the rest out and over the other sets of poles. The 16' or 20' really gave a lot of coverage area. I've been searching the net everywhere but can't run accross anything but the short ones that can't be free standing when wanted. Anyone know what I'm talking about?? I've checked camper world type places with no luck. HELP 75v |
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The one we have is a Fiamma. http://www.fiamma.it/usa/index_usa.html Checkout the website and see if it meets your needs. Mike L |
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Thanks Mike -- However I'm just looking for the plain ol 10'x16' 0r 20' flat piece of awning with one end such that it can be pulled into an Awning Rail Slot then removed and folded back up for next year so to speak when I would use it again. The Sears one I mentioned had real nice set of poles that came apart for easy carring. Loren/75v |
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Hi Loren, We are planning on being in Iowa about the 23rd-28th of July. Are you up to a Maid-Rite? Mike L |
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I am considering buying a short 24-26ft fifth wheel trailer and tow my 21 boat behind it. I am wondering if anyone has experince towing a similar triple, and what I should consider before I buy the 5th wheel. I know the truck can handle the weight (I expect total for 5th and boat to be between 10.5 and 12K lbs.) I am more concerned with overall length, sway on the highway, weight distribution, etc. BTW, my truck is a 96 Chev 1ton xcab 4wd dually with 7.4L and auto tranny. Thanks in advance for any input. |
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HI Mike -- Meeting for M/R would be great again. Would have to be the 23rd as I have to pick up the GKids on the 24th and we'll leave for OSH either Thru. Nite or Early (5am) Friday the 25th. Or how 'bout getting them to Go and Meeting at the Hangar. That way I could have Katchup on mine. Maybe a short ride or something again. If you get this before you have leave let me know. I carry Wk Cell 641-485-2122 nearly all the time so call me on that. loren / N1575V |
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Sorry I didn't get your reply until now. I got laid off on the 1st of July, and normally got to these boards from work. I couldn't get my vacation approved until the last minute - too much work - then I got laid off. Go figure! $45K severance takes some of the sting out of it - I wonder how much of that my good ole' uncle will want? We got to Iowa on the 24th, and made a family reunion on the 27th. Then off to KC so my wife could fly home (she made plans before my vacation finally got approved). I got home yesterday. I've got a couple of leads on jobs, but I kinda like the idea of staying home - at least for awhile. Later, Mike L |
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Sorry to hear that kind of news. We left for OSH on the 24th -- Sorry to have missed you. This company just closed down a plant in Connecticut after having it for 20 yrs. In our case, CEO Greed and duplicate product planning doomed it for the beginning. You can bet the CEO management group didn't miss a bonus over their stupid moves. Sign of the times I guess. Any immediate job opportunities? Loren |
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I just looked at a Lance 1161. This model had a slide-out, 150 watt solar panel, 3.5kw generator and rear-view camera system. The salesman qouted me a price of $31,275. This is considerably higher than what I was expecting. For this price, I can buy a 28' to 30' fiver and have twice the room. Are these things really that expensive? I realize a certain amount of engineering takes place in a slide-in that does not in a travel trailer or fifth wheel, but this seems excessive. What do you think? |
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$31K seems like the dealer likes that Lance alot more than I do. For that much, you could get a very nice Airstream trailer. First, you could probably find a used Lance for less than 1/2 that price. Second, that camper probably will overload anything less than a 1 ton dually pickup. Double check the camper weight, add 500-1000 lbs for 2 people and supplies; then check the camper weight rating for your pickup. And don't let the salesman tell you it is OK for your truck! In some states and provinces they will weigh you and stop you from driving if you are overweight! Mike L |
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