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Forum: Georgetown 09-22-2021, 05:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 964
Posted By phrogpilot73
So we went to the dealership we bought our 2304S...

So we went to the dealership we bought our 2304S from, and took a look at a couple of Class C's to get an idea of what we want/don't want. I loved the Georgetown 378XL, my wife loved the Holiday...
Forum: Georgetown 09-21-2021, 06:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 964
Posted By phrogpilot73
Glad to hear that a gas class A is capable of...

Glad to hear that a gas class A is capable of that trip. My buddy is a diesel fiend and is trying to talk me into a pusher or nothing. We're thinking that the floor plan and towing capacity (safely...
Forum: Georgetown 09-21-2021, 08:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 964
Posted By phrogpilot73
I'm back...

So, after a brief (7 year) hiatus, I'm back to FRF...

Started with a Rockwood 2304S, moved to an Open Range Light 318RLS that we've had for the last seven years and still love. But we don't love...
Forum: Off Topic 09-21-2021, 08:31 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,355
Posted By phrogpilot73
My wife's machine is part of the recall, and I...

My wife's machine is part of the recall, and I registered it with Philips.

In the meantime, I found a ResMed Airsense 10 (the machine I use) on eBay and bought it before eBay cancelled the...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 10-21-2014, 10:33 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,463
Posted By phrogpilot73
The used ones we kept looking at (Super Crew 4x4)...

The used ones we kept looking at (Super Crew 4x4) could only tow 7300 with the options it had on it. We like to have a 15-20% margin between max towing capacity and our trailer's max gross (I always...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 10-20-2014, 12:10 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,463
Posted By phrogpilot73
We were shopping for an EB for our tow vehicle,...

We were shopping for an EB for our tow vehicle, but couldn't justify the cost of new. Couldn't find a EB with the right rear axle ratio for the 11,300 of towing capacity (we were eyeing a trailer...
Forum: General Community Discussions 10-19-2014, 11:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,302
Posted By phrogpilot73
A couple of pics...

Picking up our new 5er:

https://www.forestriverforums.com/attachments/photobucket/img_722169_0_3a6de35b7a800c2647163c246affa3bc.jpg

Relaxing in the CG during our shakedown (the night we picked...
Forum: General Community Discussions 10-19-2014, 11:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,302
Posted By phrogpilot73
Thanks for the warm wishes, I guess I will stick...

Thanks for the warm wishes, I guess I will stick around (again - I mostly lurked... Didn't even know where my low point drains were until I found this fourm).

We originally only looked at FR...
Forum: General Community Discussions 09-17-2014, 07:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,302
Posted By phrogpilot73
With a heavy heart...

I bid farewell to this community. While I wasn't a prolific poster - I was a prolific lurker. You guys taught me a lot about camping in general and Forest River in particular...

After 3 RV shows...
Forum: Flagstaff 11-21-2013, 03:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,401
Posted By phrogpilot73
I have to have the light switch on in my bathroom...

I have to have the light switch on in my bathroom to run the fan.
Forum: Dollars & Cents 11-20-2013, 05:01 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 31,672
Posted By phrogpilot73
For us? A simple phrase explains why we can...

For us? A simple phrase explains why we can afford it:

DINK - Dual Income, No Kids.

My wife is active duty Navy, I'm a Government Civil Servant and a US Marine Reservist. Getting ready to...
Forum: General Tech and Repair 09-14-2013, 09:30 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,984
Posted By phrogpilot73
I never thought I'd say "me too". I was aware of...

I never thought I'd say "me too". I was aware of the black hole (after reading this thread) and was always careful to not drop anything in. I forgot to brief my wife on the black hole, and last...
Forum: Rockwood 08-20-2013, 01:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,977
Posted By phrogpilot73
Holy cow, what's your tow vehicle? I sure...

Holy cow, what's your tow vehicle? I sure wouldn't want to head out there with our Ram 1500... All East Coast stuff for us thus far (until we buy ourselves a diesel)
Forum: Modifications and Updates 08-19-2013, 04:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,775
Posted By phrogpilot73
How did you order the replacement support? Mine...

How did you order the replacement support? Mine is crap, and would love to replace it as well. Also, how much did it run?
Forum: Rockwood 08-19-2013, 04:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,977
Posted By phrogpilot73
First thing you should do? Get rid of the...

First thing you should do? Get rid of the mattress... The "heated mattress" seems like a good idea, but it's crap. I'm going to get a memory foam mattress to replace it. Sometimes I feel like I'm...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 08-19-2013, 03:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,284
Posted By phrogpilot73
To put it into perspective - we paid $19K for our...

To put it into perspective - we paid $19K for our 2010. It was less than a year old when we bought it, had been camped in for less than 10 nights, and was serviced by the same dealership we bought...
Forum: Rockwood 08-19-2013, 03:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,977
Posted By phrogpilot73
I own a 2304S as well, and we couldn't be...

I own a 2304S as well, and we couldn't be happier. Feels like a 26 ft trailer in a 23 ft trailer package. To answer your original question - when you open the shower door, if you open it all the...
Forum: Off Topic 11-15-2012, 09:11 PM
Replies: 321
Views: 32,193
Posted By phrogpilot73
My wife is Active Duty, in the Navy. I spent...

My wife is Active Duty, in the Navy.

I spent 10 years on Active Duty in the Marine Corps, and now am in the Marine Corps Reserve. I'm also currently a Federal Civil Servant who teaches young...
Forum: On the Road | Travel Chat 11-09-2012, 08:36 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,779
Posted By phrogpilot73
My wife and I stop at Flying J every time on the...

My wife and I stop at Flying J every time on the way to/from Maryland. Got the discount card (not the charge card) so I get $0.02 off/gallon, and we'll usually grab lunch and eat in the truck before...
Forum: Roo | Shamrock 11-09-2012, 08:31 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,786
Posted By phrogpilot73
At a minimum: 6 trips to Camp Lejeune, NC...

At a minimum:

6 trips to Camp Lejeune, NC for work (RV park on base has the Atlantic Ocean on one end, and the IntraCoastal Waterway on the other) - 5 nights each

5 trips to Fort Meade, MD for...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 11-09-2012, 06:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,078
Posted By phrogpilot73
I'll take winterizing over living on the west...

I'll take winterizing over living on the west coast. Just not my cup of tea... ;)
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 11-09-2012, 06:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,078
Posted By phrogpilot73
We're lucky enough to live in a climate that we...

We're lucky enough to live in a climate that we only have to be winterized between about late November/early December and late February/early March. I THOUGHT that my next trip was the second week...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 11-09-2012, 06:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,078
Posted By phrogpilot73
You guys want a good laugh?

So I get back from camping today, blow out the lines, bypass the water heater and pump in the pink antifreeze. Try my darndest to remove the anode, and head over to the forums to try and figure out...
Forum: Off Topic 10-26-2012, 11:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,078
Posted By phrogpilot73
Navy played Notre Dame in football this year in...

Navy played Notre Dame in football this year in Dublin, Ireland. My wife and I did a self drive tour of Ireland, starting in Shannon, Ireland the week before the game. Covered 1900km in 7 days,...
Forum: General Community Discussions 08-23-2012, 02:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,209
Posted By phrogpilot73
What a great idea! I never would have thought of...

What a great idea! I never would have thought of it! My wife and I are buying a fixer-upper house (kitchen hasn't been touched since 1985), and might have to take a page from your playbook! ;)
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