What was the best deal you got...

Radio · 11-09-2007, 01:26 PM

What was the best deal you got on the stuff in your RV?

A coleman lantern at a yardsale for $1.00?
Found a dutch oven in your uncles old barn?
Made something handy from scrap or junk?

What was the best deal on "stuff" you ever got?

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powerboatr · 11-09-2007, 05:13 PM

free wireless internet for a year in north bama at a rv park we stayed at for a long long time , we were the only ones in teh park that could log in to it??? i set it up and cant understand why they couldnt get in

300 a month at a rv park in north bama, we stayed for almost two years
FULL hook ups
water/sewer/elect

o h i forgot
one free 1800 watt honda generator
it leapt out of a truck that jumped acrss four lanes of traffic, it rolled and bounced, i stopped and picked it up, tried to catch the guy, but he was in a hurry.
she started on the first pull whne i got to where i was going, that was back in 1992 and i still have it

Paul B · 11-09-2007, 05:45 PM

Two honda eu2000i's for $840 brand spanking new dilevered to my door. I can't tell how though, not stolen or hot these were ligit, and I didn't know someone.
Never used floor safe, I need combo though and I'm working on that!
Free role out storage system for front pass thru storage, just have to install
Several Henkel kitchen knives for $2.00 each(value of about $75 each)

Those are just some......

Paul B

MRimmer · 11-09-2007, 06:12 PM

I sure would like to know that person you did not know on the Hondas.

What a deal!!!

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Originally Posted by Paul B

Two honda eu2000i's for $840 brand spanking new dilevered to my door. I can't tell how though, not stolen or hot these were ligit, and I didn't know someone.
Never used floor safe, I need combo though and I'm working on that!
Free role out storage system for front pass thru storage, just have to install
Several Henkel kitchen knives for $2.00 each(value of about $75 each)

Those are just some......

Paul B

welshman599 · 11-09-2007, 07:18 PM

Well this sounds kinda domestic compared to Gensets and all, but I picked up 8 place-settings of great old-pattern corelle dinnerware for $20 US on Ebay. Way better than camperfare.

Also found 8 of the coolest steakknives - Real curvy and fit your hand - in a velvet-lined walnut case for $2.00 in a yardsale. Ran an Arkansas stone over them and they slice a steak like a friggin scalpel.

Bushnell 7-21x40 zoom binoculars in new condition - a yardsale bargain at $4.00. Great for checking out the neighbours... great for checking out what they're reading for that matter.

welshman599 · 11-09-2007, 07:22 PM

I noticed Powrboaters mention of campground value. Ours is a great value too, $850 for the season from Early May to mid October - Most area campgrounds run $1500 and are 4 weeks shorter. Good deal but an even better campground.

Radio · 11-09-2007, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by powerboatr

it leapt out of a truck that jumped acrss four lanes of traffic,

I got a free step ladder and a free hard rake the same way. I bet running over the hard rake would have ruined some tires and somebodys day.

I have a bunch of household items left over from my mother-in-law passing away. Towels, kitchen stuff, and so on...squirrelled away waiting for my savings account to catch up with my imagination.

Radio

Young Travelers · 11-10-2007, 05:49 AM

Free Onan 4.0 Genset from a motorhome, he couldnt get it to start, and wanted the space for storage.... Free Shindawa cahinsaw, in the road while going camping, NEW still in the carrying case.
Maxair vents fro roof, 4 total, 2 new, TT tries and wheels balanced and ready to go, 6 free support stands, 4 wheel chocks, insualted heat taped water supply hose, drain hoses for tanks, water PSI regulator, all at a yard sale FREE...

not too bad I guess....right place at right time....

welshman599 · 11-10-2007, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Young Travelers

Free Onan 4.0 Genset from a motorhome, he couldnt get it to start, and wanted the space for storage.... Free Shindawa cahinsaw, in the road while going camping, NEW still in the carrying case.
Maxair vents fro roof, 4 total, 2 new, TT tries and wheels balanced and ready to go, 6 free support stands, 4 wheel chocks, insualted heat taped water supply hose, drain hoses for tanks, water PSI regulator, all at a yard sale FREE...

not too bad I guess....right place at right time....

Man I gotta get to your yardsales, before you preferrably.

Paul B · 11-10-2007, 09:23 PM

Just today at a garage sale I bought an old tool box with loose change in the top and started that there was more than the $1.00 they wanted. They said it's still only a $1.00. Well I bought the tool box with tools(mostly junk) for the $1.00. Got home counted the change and there was $4.55!! I took the couple of good tools and will garage sale the rest.

Talk about giving money away and a quick good return on investment.

At another bought an old Berkley rod and real never used with original line for $12.00. Heck the graphite rod(5 pieces) is worth about $20 to $30 dollars and the real still has the original stickers that it is spooled with factory Berkley line!!

This weekend is turning out to be good.....and I want to thank all veterans for their service to my country and thier's.

Paul B

Geaux Tigers · 11-11-2007, 11:14 AM

Two kegs of Stroh's beer for free. Buddy and me on the way to class were at an intersection. Pick up in front got the green light and took off. 4 kegs filed out of the bed of his truck. Unknowing he kept going. Well it was a traffic tie up, so we got the 2 in the middle the street, the exxon mechanic got one and the other rolled aimlessly to the other side of oncoming traffic. We took our bounty and had a great weekend at the local beech on the river. None yet for camping. But the eyes are always open.

welshman599 · 11-11-2007, 02:11 PM

Ohhh I had a dream something like that, except Angelina Jolie was the mechanic.

Young Travelers · 11-13-2007, 04:52 AM

Ive got to quit letting out my secrets,

as Welshman599 might beat me to the good deals,
and those are the only ones my wife will let me have,,...

Speaking of deals.. NOT RV related, got 2 Driveable Geo metros for less than $500 Yeaterday..... TAKE THAT OPEC>>>>

rockwood06 · 11-13-2007, 05:44 AM

That is a good deal, two Geo Metro's. Do you have a toy hauler?

Young Travelers · 11-13-2007, 07:16 AM

Nope, 32' Triple axle flatbed utility trailer....
got the Geos to commute to work, we both drive 42 miles a day round trip to work......
needed soemthing cheaper to drive as gas hit $3.45 and diesel is $3.74

rockwood06 · 11-13-2007, 01:33 PM

Gas prices between Maryland and Virginia are 2.99 to 3.10 a gallon. I know how you feel, I travel 80 miles one way, and see prices of gas change from the time I get to work to the time I pass the same gas station on the way home. I drive a Chevy Astro van, I get between 18 to 21 mpg. I hear that gas prices are over 4.00 dollars a gallon in California. Is this a fact, anyone know? The prices of gas that I mention are from Northern MD to Northern VA.

Young Travelers · 11-14-2007, 04:22 AM

We went to Reno NV, on monday, (geos) and seen places along the way that diesel was 3.90-4.03, gas about 3.89-3.95. this was along Hwy 395 south....

rockwood06 · 11-14-2007, 05:32 AM

I guess it will hit the Eastern part of the U.S soon.

slpybeartx · 03-24-2009, 12:48 PM

CW had a bunch of 30AMP RV extension cords on clearance. I asked the lady for a price, as there was none.... $9.95 and $11.95... "Just because they are switch brands and need to get rid of these."

I bought all three 50 footers they had.. to at $10 and one at $12.

JimChow · 03-24-2009, 06:10 PM

When we changed tow vheicles I needed to get a different shank so I went back to the dealer where I bought the HTT. He set me up with one that was used ( it looked new to me) complete with the ball and adjusted it for the new TV at NO charge. I figured it saved me at least $100. That's our best deal so far.

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