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Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-23-2021, 11:13 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 12,303
Posted By 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...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-21-2021, 06:06 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 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...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-27-2021, 02:47 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 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...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-24-2021, 12:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 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...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-24-2021, 01:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 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
Replies: 15
Views: 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...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-04-2021, 02:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 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...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-28-2021, 01:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,977
Posted By 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...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-03-2021, 04:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 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....
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 12-21-2020, 08:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 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
Replies: 6
Views: 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
Replies: 27
Views: 7,643
Posted By Gaucho
Grech Motors ...

Grech Motors

https://www.grechmotors.com/motorhome
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-08-2020, 05:56 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,643
Posted By Gaucho
Midwest Automotive Designs: ...

Midwest Automotive Designs:

https://midwestautomotivedesigns.com/
Forum: General Discussion Forum 11-26-2020, 01:38 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 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...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 11-02-2020, 04:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 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
Replies: 12
Views: 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
Replies: 10
Views: 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
Replies: 18
Views: 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
Replies: 48
Views: 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
Replies: 48
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...
Forum: Welcome Wagon - New Member Intros 09-04-2020, 06:25 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 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
Replies: 18
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
Replies: 81
Views: 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
Forum: Practice your forum skills here 08-23-2020, 08:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 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
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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