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Gaucho
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General Discussion Forum
05-23-2021, 11:13 PM
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Impromptu Campers Not Welcome
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12,303
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Gaucho
Florida’s reservation system is going offline for...
Florida’s reservation system is going offline for a couple days starting tomorrow. Verbiage from their site:
“ As planned, our reservation system will be temporarily unavailable May 24-26 while we...
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General Discussion Forum
05-21-2021, 06:06 PM
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145
Impromptu Campers Not Welcome
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12,303
Posted By
Gaucho
Since full timing in Florida since April, I have...
Since full timing in Florida since April, I have accumulated a good deal of experience with the state park system here which outsources its reservations to Reserve America. And I am convinced people...
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General Discussion Forum
03-27-2021, 02:47 AM
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Another Drinking Water post
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2,651
Posted By
Gaucho
I can’t offer any practical solutions to the...
I can’t offer any practical solutions to the problem you are trying to resolve, but maybe a few comments and rhetorical questions might help lead you in a direction you hadn’t considered or are open...
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General Discussion Forum
03-24-2021, 12:53 PM
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Pleasure-Way teasing adventure van announcement
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1,334
Posted By
Gaucho
Yes, it’s a pre-announcemnt of a new offering via...
Yes, it’s a pre-announcemnt of a new offering via PW’s facebook page. Whatever it is, they are billing it as an adventure van.
Announcement to come soon, as they say.
It’s remarkable for PW as...
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General Discussion Forum
03-24-2021, 01:21 AM
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6
Pleasure-Way teasing adventure van announcement
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1,334
Posted By
Gaucho
Pleasure-Way teasing adventure van announcement
Hopefully we’ll learn soon what their new offering will be.
Forum:
General Discussion Forum
03-04-2021, 04:19 PM
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MSRP vs Actual Selling Price
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5,470
Posted By
Gaucho
Here’s my two cents... You will have a much...
Here’s my two cents...
You will have a much easier time finding a Travato. More of those are built and also winnebago is more able to ramp up production to meet demand. You will also have an...
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General Discussion Forum
03-04-2021, 02:39 AM
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15
MSRP vs Actual Selling Price
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5,470
Posted By
Gaucho
The supply/demand relationship between the dealer...
The supply/demand relationship between the dealer and consumer is definitely in the wholesaler’s favor.
I have heard that some outfitters want in on that action and aren’t simply satisfied with...
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General Discussion Forum
02-28-2021, 01:30 AM
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Dump Stations and Potable Water
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1,977
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Gaucho
Dump Stations and Potable Water
I just started full time life in my PW Ascent 10 days ago. I’ve stealth camped, stayed at Harvest Hosts, and did 1 night at an RV park. Given my inclinations and early experiences, I expect to do a...
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General Discussion Forum
02-03-2021, 04:58 AM
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First Time Buyer Seeking Advice
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2,879
Posted By
Gaucho
If you’re running into a store for just a brief...
If you’re running into a store for just a brief time, your dog probably won’t need AC. Cracking a window and running the roof fan creates plenty of airflow to prevent a rapid rise in temperature....
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The Manufacturers & Models
12-21-2020, 08:32 PM
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Thor buys Tiffin
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1,771
Posted By
Gaucho
Since motorhomes aren’t like producing and...
Since motorhomes aren’t like producing and selling widgets, I think there will always be a space for more niche and custom builders *. Just like there are large home builders who erect McMansions,...
Forum:
The Manufacturers & Models
12-21-2020, 05:43 PM
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6
Thor buys Tiffin
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1,771
Posted By
Gaucho
Thor buys Tiffin
https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/ohio/articles/2020-12-21/thor-industries-acquires-tiffin-motorhomes-in-300m-deal
Forum:
General Discussion Forum
12-13-2020, 03:47 AM
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27
A Christmas list of Class B, Van Builders
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7,643
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Gaucho
Grech Motors ...
Grech Motors
https://www.grechmotors.com/motorhome
Forum:
General Discussion Forum
12-08-2020, 05:56 AM
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27
A Christmas list of Class B, Van Builders
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7,643
Posted By
Gaucho
Midwest Automotive Designs: ...
Midwest Automotive Designs:
https://midwestautomotivedesigns.com/
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General Discussion Forum
11-26-2020, 01:38 AM
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Manufactured RV or Converted Van?
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5,178
Posted By
Gaucho
A pro for the RV manufacturer is warranty. ...
A pro for the RV manufacturer is warranty.
In addition to the manufacturer warranty on their own workmanship (typically in 2-5 year range), the warranty on the van chassis starts on the day you...
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General Discussion Forum
11-02-2020, 04:45 AM
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11
When to buy a PW Ascent and what to offer
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3,566
Posted By
Gaucho
Back in July and August, factory orders could be...
Back in July and August, factory orders could be had for about 10% under MSRP.
But since then, PW has restricted the number of factory orders dealers could place, and that restricted the future...
Forum:
General Discussion Forum
10-09-2020, 11:02 PM
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12
Pleasureway Plateau Ford Transit
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3,592
Posted By
Gaucho
Yes, the original Ontour was called a Plateau. ...
Yes, the original Ontour was called a Plateau.
Someone posted a pic on Facebook very recently of his Ford Transit Plateau (it’s a Ford with the Plateau TS decal).
Forum:
Welcome Wagon - New Member Intros
09-23-2020, 01:09 AM
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10
New to class b rv’ing and PW Lexor pending
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1,519
Posted By
Gaucho
Wow, that’s fast at just over 3 months from...
Wow, that’s fast at just over 3 months from ordering to delivery.
When you ordered, what were you told about the expected build time and delivery?
Forum:
General Discussion Forum
09-15-2020, 03:33 AM
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18
Discount off msrp
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3,640
Posted By
Gaucho
I would love to hear an entirely truthful and...
I would love to hear an entirely truthful and detailed “confessions of an RV salesman” saga about these times covering every class and make of RV. I wish that tale would include differentiations...
Forum:
General Discussion Forum
09-13-2020, 09:34 PM
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48
How many of the Newbies will be around in a year?
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4,923
Posted By
Gaucho
Count me as among the n00bs. Although I have...
Count me as among the n00bs.
Although I have been planning to do this for 2 years now, events keep preceding me which cause society to keep stealing my moves! I sold my city condo and my plan has...
Forum:
General Discussion Forum
09-13-2020, 07:54 PM
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48
How many of the Newbies will be around in a year?
Views:
4,923
Posted By
Gaucho
As others have alluded to, there is a general RV...
As others have alluded to, there is a general RV market and there is also the Class B submarket.
Then there are people who will fulltime and others for whom an RV is more recreational and also...
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Welcome Wagon - New Member Intros
09-04-2020, 06:25 AM
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32
Need advice negotiating price on a Class B Van
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4,570
Posted By
Gaucho
It will indeed be interesting how the market...
It will indeed be interesting how the market shakes out over the next 6-8 months.
Class B inventory is super low as many or most units are selling before even hitting the lot. So, prospective...
Forum:
General Discussion Forum
09-03-2020, 04:24 AM
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18
Discount off msrp
Views:
3,640
Posted By
Gaucho
If you do a factory order and can wait 6-7 months...
If you do a factory order and can wait 6-7 months for delivery, you should be able to get 10% or more off msrp, maybe even around 15%.
Buying off the lot now, the supply/demand curve just isn’t...
Forum:
General Discussion Forum
08-26-2020, 04:50 AM
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81
Is it safe for a single woman to camp in a nice Class B alone?
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7,124
Posted By
Gaucho
Oops. I somehow linked to an ad on youtube! ...
Oops. I somehow linked to an ad on youtube!
Try this link instead (I actually tested this one!).
https://youtu.be/HJHOakgm5EI
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Practice your forum skills here
08-23-2020, 08:13 PM
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29
Windshield curtains
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5,991
Posted By
Gaucho
Thanks for the suggestion. Since the...
Thanks for the suggestion.
Since the Fanchers cover is fabric, I imagine it would absorb water? If so, I would be concerned about an unscheduled rain and when needing to clean/dry it. Was this an...
Forum:
General Discussion Forum
08-23-2020, 06:53 PM
Replies:
81
Is it safe for a single woman to camp in a nice Class B alone?
Views:
7,124
Posted By
Gaucho
I agree. Any force used in self defense is...
I agree.
Any force used in self defense is subject to the law and a “reasonable test” to be determined by the DA and perhaps a jury.
I always liked the saying “I would rather be judged by...
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