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01-29-2014, 11:47 PM
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Member
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Clermont, FL
Posts: 35
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We did it...
We purchased our first travel trailer. My wife and I have been tent campers for a while now, and our 1-year old and 4-year old love it. But, we were getting a little tired of having so much exposure to the elements - especially the brutal heat down here in FL. We went to the RV show in Tampa a couple weeks ago and were looking at pop-up campers, but the canvas seemed to radiate a significant amount of heat, so we went with a small travel trailer instead - the Viking 17BH. It has all of the amenities we want at a weight we can tow. We are looking forward to many years of use!!!
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01-29-2014, 11:58 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Central New York
Posts: 1,165
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Nice! That first step up from tenting is the best feeling. We had a popup for years, but never would have gone that route in FL. The hardsided trailer should be a lot more comfortable in the hot weather.
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2022 Columbus 379MBC (Previous 2013 Rockwood Roo 23 IKSS)
2023 F-350 (Previous 2017 F250, 2005 F-150)
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01-30-2014, 07:29 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 13,737
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Welcome from Wisconsin and congrats on your Viking 17BH.
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01-30-2014, 07:42 AM
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chicagoslick
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Indianapolis Area
Posts: 198
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Welcome from Indianapolis and congratulations on your new travel trailer....
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Gary, Tonia, Baile, Summer and Otis our Boston T.
Flagstaff 27RLWS Emerald Pkg
2015 Ford F150 King Ranch FX4 Max Tow 3.5EB, 3.55
Equalizer 4 WDH, 1,200 / 12,000Lbs
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01-30-2014, 07:53 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Pikeville NC
Posts: 321
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Vic, you've the fever! Welcome to you and your family...
See you at the campsite.
Frank
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01-30-2014, 08:05 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Iowa
Posts: 34,507
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Welcome!
Congrats on the new tt!
That's a neat little trailer!
Have fun and post up pics soon!
TURBS
oc's buddy
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02-08-2014, 08:32 PM
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Racin
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: southeast missouri
Posts: 68
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what do you use for a tow vehicle
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2000 ford f-150 super cab 4.2 6 cyl
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02-08-2014, 08:48 PM
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Member
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Clermont, FL
Posts: 35
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Dodge Grand Caravan. Need to get a more appropriate tow vehicle so we can actually take our out of Florida. But, for now that is the setup.
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--Vic, Clermont, FL
2013 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT w/ e2
2014 Coachman Viking 17BH
Nights Out YTD - 17 (6 Trips)
Travel Companions - DW, DS (5) & DS (1)
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02-08-2014, 08:49 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Idaho
Posts: 9,839
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Carnac the Magnificent sees a fifth wheel in your future.
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2016 F350 6.7L LB CC Reese 28K 2014 Chaparral Lite 266sab
"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." 2014 19 days camping 2015 17 days camping201620 days camping
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02-08-2014, 08:51 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Brownsville
Posts: 1,166
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Congrad. on the trailer and welcome to the forum
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2019 Flagstaff 26 RBWS
2015 GMC Sierra 1500
2019 camp 17 nites. Bill,Alley and are two kids Sierra,Ivy. 2020 camp 9 nites
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02-11-2014, 04:23 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: South Texas
Posts: 215
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Congrats on your new trailer. You'll enjoy the hard side. Set up and tear down is much easier. Plus, loading and unloading the trailer is easier. For us, we keep most everything we need in the trailer. When we get ready to head out, we load clothes and food and we are ready to scoot.
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2016 Ford F150 Platinum
2013 Coachmen Freedom Express 233RBS
Prior: Jayco Pop Up, Shasta Bunkhouse, Rockwood 2560G Pop Up
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02-11-2014, 04:51 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Westland, Michigan
Posts: 253
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Congrats
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02-11-2014, 04:58 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Richmond, KY
Posts: 207
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Awesome. I bought a similar sized tt about a month ago upgrading from a popup. So far its just sat in the snow. Please post how it goes. I am sure we will have similar experiences.
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02-11-2014, 05:55 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Fort White, Fl
Posts: 760
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Congrats. Buy way more vehicle then think you need. Because in a few years you will need more vehicle.
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2021 F-350 SD XLT PS 6.7 Dually Longbed 4wd Crew Cab
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03-31-2014, 06:26 PM
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Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: New Mexico
Posts: 61
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Belated Congrats! Hope you get a lot of enjoyment out of it!!
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2012 Dodge Ram 1500 4X4
2013 Apex 258RKS
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03-31-2014, 06:36 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Crawfordville, Florida
Posts: 610
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Congrats on the upgrade from fellow floridians
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03-31-2014, 08:10 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Western Kentucky
Posts: 311
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Nice! And welcome. 
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04-06-2014, 12:29 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 5
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Just picked up the Clipper 17bh which is identical to the Viking. We love it!
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04-09-2014, 10:50 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Ontario
Posts: 131
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Nice. We've just upgraded our 13ft for an 18 Apex BH. We camped on our boat for years so I guess this was classic footitis. Couldn't have campfires on the boat. This is nice and relaxing.
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04-09-2014, 11:37 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Orlando, FL
Posts: 306
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Congrats!
Take it from a fellow Floridian...you made the right move...especially if you intend to camp in Florida during the warmer (and wetter) weather!  And go with lots more tow vehicle than you think you presently might need...you'll grow into it...trust me. 
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