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08-01-2013, 06:39 PM
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Senior Member
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Another Winner
Saw this parked outside the local Walmart, had to stop and get a picture..!
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08-01-2013, 06:42 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Iowa
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Nice !
Bubble top model!
Love the tapestry!
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08-01-2013, 06:49 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Keller, Texas
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Jerk can't even park between the lines - he/she is really handicapped.
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08-01-2013, 09:18 PM
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Denver, CO
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Location: Denver, CO
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lines? what lines, I can't them... triffle bit down in the rear, eh? just add airbags
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08-01-2013, 09:22 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Keller, Texas
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Originally Posted by garbonz
lines? what lines, I can't them... triffle bit down in the rear, eh? just add airbags
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yeah lines - I cannot express my feelings about people like this who hog two spaces - at least not without getting some time out.
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08-01-2013, 09:33 PM
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NELA
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 3,221
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Might oughta install little wheels on those back jack stands. Gotta feelin he's gonna need 'em as wheelie bars.
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Give me 40 acres and I'll turn this rig around:
Flagstaff 5er 2014 8528 IKWS, Platinum Package, Regency Interior "Buffy"
F250 Super Duty 2013 Tuxedo Black "Biff"
Days camped 2014: 30
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08-01-2013, 10:17 PM
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aka Windjammer2012
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Centennial, Colorado
Posts: 88
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What make "wannabe" truck is that which can't handle a small camper?? I bet they can see a lot of tree leaves at night but not very good at the white stripes. Perhaps they parked in the dark and couldn't see the parking lines.
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08-01-2013, 10:21 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Keller, Texas
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WindJammer2012
What make "wannabe" truck is that which can't handle a small camper?? I bet they can see a lot of tree leaves at night but not very good at the white stripes. Perhaps they parked in the dark and couldn't see the parking lines.
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Perhaps - but no matter how you slice it, you and I share the road with these types.
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08-01-2013, 10:27 PM
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NELA
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 3,221
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WindJammer2012
What make "wannabe" truck is that which can't handle a small camper?? I bet they can see a lot of tree leaves at night but not very good at the white stripes. Perhaps they parked in the dark and couldn't see the parking lines.
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(chuckle) We call those coon huntin trucks 'round these parts.
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If age is a state of mind, and I've lost my mind, I'm AGELESS, right?
Give me 40 acres and I'll turn this rig around:
Flagstaff 5er 2014 8528 IKWS, Platinum Package, Regency Interior "Buffy"
F250 Super Duty 2013 Tuxedo Black "Biff"
Days camped 2014: 30
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08-01-2013, 10:29 PM
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aka Windjammer2012
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Centennial, Colorado
Posts: 88
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I was going to use that terminology but didn't know how far it would go.
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2012 Windjammer 3008W
2004 GMC 2500 HD CC Longbed
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08-01-2013, 10:31 PM
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aka Windjammer2012
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Centennial, Colorado
Posts: 88
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Quote:
Originally Posted by B47
Perhaps - but no matter how you slice it, you and I share the road with these types.
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Yep! And that's what is called "defensive driving"!
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08-02-2013, 07:33 AM
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Phat Phrog Phlunky
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Near Lake Geneva Wisconsin
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My guess is, they needed more bungee cords to hold the camper on the truck. You cant be too saphe ya know............ (snort)
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2014 Raptor 27FS
2014 Ram 1500 Laramie
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08-02-2013, 07:46 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Virginia
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08-02-2013, 08:27 AM
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Always Learning
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Four Corners, FL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by B47
yeah lines - I cannot express my feelings about people like this who hog two spaces - at least not without getting some time out.
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That's a lot of angst and anger over something so simple.
That said, in the original picture - the far side line is so much in shadow and at an angle, that it's hard for me to tell if the driver is or isn't in the lines. It almost looks like he's right up against it, or if over - just slightly (which is impressive given the size of that handicap spot).
But, may I suggest your favorite calming remedy be employed when you see these dangers to the road?
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08-02-2013, 08:43 AM
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Phat Phrog Phlunky
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Near Lake Geneva Wisconsin
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ependydad
That's a lot of angst and anger over something so simple.
That said, in the original picture - the far side line is so much in shadow and at an angle, that it's hard for me to tell if the driver is or isn't in the lines. It almost looks like he's right up against it, or if over - just slightly (which is impressive given the size of that handicap spot).
But, may I suggest your favorite calming remedy be employed when you see these dangers to the road?
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I think you have to take into account the totality of this particular situation. Clearly, this person cares about no one but themselves. The vehicle is un-safe, the parking, obviously very little concern about getting it right. My guess is, they are in the spot illegally or were able to buy a handicap permit.
Based on what I see in this picture, I think all the above are very safe assessments of the person in charge of that vehicle.
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08-02-2013, 09:07 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Eastern PA
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Being friends with a few people who need those parking spots, I am not one to pick. I'd say he was inside the lines, so no harm there; It's an end spot, so even if not centered, does not look to be a hazard.
The unit has a helper bar and extending step, a couple of useful mods for someone in need of help. Those campers are made for a longer bed, so putting the CofG so far back is a risk, but for a careful driver may be OK. Air bags would be a good idea, but for a short haul, off highways probably not an issue.
I see a fellow RVer, one with physical disabilities, doing what he can within a limited budget.
What's to complain about, really? OK, maybe the green drapes.
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08-02-2013, 09:15 AM
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Phat Phrog Phlunky
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Near Lake Geneva Wisconsin
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I guess since you can only stear it while your braking, it's not that bad a parking job.......
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2014 Raptor 27FS
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08-02-2013, 12:37 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Keller, Texas
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ependydad
That's a lot of angst and anger over something so simple.
That said, in the original picture - the far side line is so much in shadow and at an angle, that it's hard for me to tell if the driver is or isn't in the lines. It almost looks like he's right up against it, or if over - just slightly (which is impressive given the size of that handicap spot).
But, may I suggest your favorite calming remedy be employed when you see these dangers to the road?
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That vehicle is clearly taking up two spaces - look at the handicapped sign for the space to his right and you will see its right in the center of the space as it is normal. His vehicle is over the handicapped sign and there is too much space between the vehicle and the white line.
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08-02-2013, 12:42 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Eastern PA
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Looks like it is taking one van size space. Around here they paint a blue rectangle next to the regular size spot, but they are up in BC, so probably have a different std.
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08-02-2013, 12:45 PM
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Always Learning
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Four Corners, FL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by B47
That vehicle is clearly taking up two spaces - look at the handicapped sign for the space to his right and you will see its right in the center of the space as it is normal. His vehicle is over the handicapped sign and there is too much space between the vehicle and the white line.
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(shrugs) We are obviously interpreting the picture differently.
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