Any new Sandpiper Members

[Cooptroop]

Originally Posted by Cooptroop

New member, Just bought a Repo 2008 like new Sandpiper T272 TT, this is rare TT as it is the shortest TT with 2 deep slides that is fiberglass!
It was only used a few times, and still had the plastic over the carpet in the storage areas, and none of the bath room fixtures were installed, and they were still in the bubble wrap, the water filter wasnt ever installed either?
Low book was 23000.00, and I got it for 16000.00!
I also lucked out and got a In motion satellite dome with dual outlet for being able to watch different shows, in different rooms.
List was 2300.00, I got this used for 500.00!
Also installed a 1500 watt inverter by cobra, with the remote on/off.
Just plumbed the gas line out for a outside Camp Chef stove, and another outlet for the gas Fire ring, each have 40 feet of hose!
Next will be a much better rear bumper with receiver hitch for the 12 foot ATV trailer, and then maybe a new 120 watt solar pannel.
Cant wait for spring!
Thanks Coop

Just got the new bumper and receiver put on, and I ready to go!!!!

[golfmedik]

Originally Posted by sailboatr

2011 35QBQ....why the hell they say 35 I have no idea but it is........our 2004 Wildcat was a 28 and actually 33.......this thing is a 35 and actually 40.5.........still easy to pull.....great camper except now she wants the 2012 36bunkhouse....oh well

Glad it's not just me. Have an '11 355QBQ and the new '12 365SAQ should be here within the next 3 days. happy camping

[Nashoba]

Greetings!

We have been tent campers up till now. With a 2 & 4 year old we decided to move up to a TT. We have known what floor plan we wanted for months but couldn’t put it all together until the new Sandpiper 30Z came out. I’m so happy we have already made all our summer camp site reservations! Now for the hard part---waiting 5-6 weeks for our unit to be built while I start collecting all the stuff needed to do the RV camping program!

[Cooptroop]

What Model # is the 30z? I couldnt find it?
Thanks
Cooptroop

[Nashoba]

Its a Sandpiper TT, here's the link to the floor plan:
http://www.forestriverinc.com/nd/def...8&series=SelTT

[MtnGuy]

According to an online source, these states allow for double towing with some restrictions:

Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maryland
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Mexico
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah

Most states have an overall combined length limit: http://www.towingworld.com/articles/TowingLaws.htm

[Reelay]

Originally Posted by heminfiver

Just seeing what sandpiper units are out there and some feed back good or bad???

Newbie to this site. We have a 2003 Sandpiper 30 footer. Had it for almost two years. Taken it across the United States from Oregon to Virginia, no big problems except the grandkids plugged the toliet once, ugh! I think the trailer full gets close to 12,500# or so. Pulling is no problem with my truck just the fuel costs get you. Last year prices were bad but this year really bad as we all know.
The only other problem is that my bed room slide out worked periodically after chasing down the control board I found out that the board and contacts had seperated and caused a short took out the board and had it resoldered works fine noe. Guess that is a pretty common problem with that kind of control.
Thanks for the site I am sure many of my questions will be answered by the expertise of all on here...Ray

[Hatchet58]

Reeley, what style 5th wheel do you have ??? Mine is a 305RLW, and I agree with you on Fuel Prices , Diesal is already at $4.25 and Climbing in Seattle Tacoma area, Looks Like our Summer trip will be closer to home this year, and alot of camp outs in our back yard (

[Reelay]

Originally Posted by Hatchet58

Reeley, what style 5th wheel do you have ??? Mine is a 305RLW, and I agree with you on Fuel Prices , Diesal is already at $4.25 and Climbing in Seattle Tacoma area, Looks Like our Summer trip will be closer to home this year, and alot of camp outs in our back yard (

Our Sandpiper is a f30 with the Northwest Package I believe the Northwest package is some added insulation, raised up higher, and dual batteries. Don't quote me as I am the second owner of this 2003 trailer. So far this year we have made several trips but not long ones. I have rewinterized it three times this year. Over here in Central Oregon the temps still get down in the teens so I use a little caution and drain and purge the lines after use until around the first of May. We plan on going to Missouri to visit the oldest son pulling the trailer we are hoping the price in fuel will go down but who knows they {big oil} got us all right where they want us.

[Hatchet58]

central oregon, Nice area we love the Bend area, have a camp ground for Tousand Trails we love there, goin to have to see a pic of your 5er, mine is below

[Reelay]

Originally Posted by Hatchet58

central oregon, Nice area we love the Bend area, have a camp ground for Tousand Trails we love there, goin to have to see a pic of your 5er, mine is below

You have a nice fiver! Will try to send a picture of ours if I can figure out how to attach one. Me and computers don't get along very well. Use to the old school, pencils, erasers, and paper.
Ah hah, it did attach. Not a very good picture of the trailer just the wife telling me not to take her picture. We were up at Pendelton Oregon couple hundred of miles from home at the Wild Horse Casino RV park last May....Ray

[Hatchet58]

Nice looking fiver, been to that casino a time or two LOL, Have family that live there on the Reservation LOL, they have land on the river, beautiful Place to camp and No Cost LOL.. Might be back there this year for the Round up, going to try anyway..

[mtcsatx]

My grandkids want to go camping in the RV so we are off to the Texas Coast, only the second time we have used it since we bought it. This is my first time on the forum, so far we love this Sandpiper fifth wheel.

Marty

[Reelay]

Originally Posted by mtcsatx

My grandkids want to go camping in the RV so we are off to the Texas Coast, only the second time we have used it since we bought it. This is my first time on the forum, so far we love this Sandpiper fifth wheel.

Marty

Have fun we sure did in our trip from Oregon to Missouri. We then picked up our grandkids and continued on our vacation to Newport News Virginia. The fifthwheel handled vey easily and of course had all the comforts of home. I did carry two spares just incase but never needed them and also alot of electrical adapters for hookups in the different RV parks. Good luck and have fun...Ray

[Nashoba]

Just took position of a 2012 Sandpiper 30Z trailer last night. We are looking forward to our shake down trip Friday at our nearby Sleeping Bear National Park!

[Reelay]

Originally Posted by Nashoba

Just took position of a 2012 Sandpiper 30Z trailer last night. We are looking forward to our shake down trip Friday at our nearby Sleeping Bear National Park!

Congratulation I am sure you will enjoy the shake down trip. There is always something you will see that others have for their trailer that will catch your eye. Have fun as we do!!..Ray

[transamz9]

Here is my small train....2011 345 RET and a Nitro Z9...

[Reelay]

Wow!! Nice set up. I have never pulled a trailer and boat at the same time. Don't know what the laws are for sure here in Oregon but still don't know if i would. You sure have a nice trailer have fun and be safe...Ray

[Hatchet58]

Forget it, there the same as here in Washington, Cant do it LOL. Sweet lookin 5er you have there Trans. Talk about having alot of windows )~

[transamz9]

Thanks! That was one of the big things we love about it. You would think that with all the windows it would have a hard time cooling out. We just got back from a fishing trip a couple weekends ago and it was 95+ and the site they put us on didn't have a tree in site. You would have thought we were in the middle of the desert or something (LOL). With the 2 ACs it did great!