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Old 06-18-2015, 08:36 PM   #21
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Short answer...yes.

Yes, I have felt like throwing in the RV towel after several years and specifically the problems we have had with the brand new FR camper we purchased one year ago. It has been an endless nightmare caused entirely by incompetence in the construction of our camper by the manufacturer. It has been out of use for half of the year for warranty repairs at the factory. Extending the warranty does not heal the stress and negativity that comes from the excuses and lies that insult ones intelligence. We love camping and hope this too will pass.
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Old 06-18-2015, 08:47 PM   #22
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Starting our 4th year camping with our third TT. First to small, second was a lemon and the third a charm. This is not to say we haven't had issues. Stuck doors, water coming in through the slideout, broken water pipe, sliding door hung up, hanger rack in closet detached, damaged recliners. All corrected by me or the technicians. Like it was said earlier, we wouldn't do it if we didn't like it. Be going to Castaways in July and FL in Sep-Oct. Can't wait.
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Old 06-18-2015, 09:00 PM   #23
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hang in there

My wife and I are on our 3rd Rv. First one was a used class c. Traded that in for a new tt. Went to Smoky mountains and back without a problem. Then I backed the tv into the tt in my driveway.2500 to fix truck 2k to repair trailer. Traded trailer back for newer class c Sunseeker. No problems so far. Things do happen and it's all part of the experience rving
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Old 06-18-2015, 09:08 PM   #24
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Nope !!!! The house has had 10 X issues the camper has..... Would rather throw in the towel on the house & take off in the RV......



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Old 06-18-2015, 09:10 PM   #25
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Old 06-18-2015, 09:24 PM   #26
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If everyone gave up after a little problem like yours, we'd all still be living in caves.

But on second thought, that might not be so bad - we'd still be CAMPING!
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Old 06-19-2015, 09:00 AM   #27
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Oaklevel, I think you summed it up best, throw the towel in on the sticks and bricks! On our third day at Four Mile Creek SP on the banks of Lake Ontario, morning coffee gazing at Toronto, Ont. CA across the lake. I now look at my crooked closed awning and chuckle and think I won't give up views like this for a measly $1300. I feel like a MasterCard commercial, Priceless!


Thanks for all the posts of support!! Told my dear wife that I went to therapy today by posting on the forum and the many words of comfort and support. She got a kick out of it.
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Old 06-19-2015, 09:25 AM   #28
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i almost feel your pain.
i backed over our kids bikes, not one, not two but all 3.
We stopped before set up so they could ride off in the sunset with their friends in the campground and unloaded their bikes out of the truck box.
getting dark, I didnt realize that they were not gone on their bikes but left on foot and ...
I can still hear the crunch now.
I thought it was the creaking from the hitch sway bars until my wife started screaming Whoa...
I thought she said GO (in my own defence it sounded close upon reflection)
When I saw one shiny set of handlebars i stopped.

The kids came back to find their bikes leaning against a tree off to the side... and mom pointing her index finger in my direction.

my daughter still reminds me about that nice new bike that she had for a week.
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Old 06-19-2015, 09:40 AM   #29
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I always tell myself that the lessons learned from this mishap have saved me from an even bigger calamity down the road. I generally spend the rest of my time thinking of other sanity preservation techniques...
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Old 06-19-2015, 09:42 AM   #30
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Nope !!!! The house has had 10 X issues the camper has..... Would rather throw in the towel on the house & take off in the RV......



Ditto.

We often joke about how our "summer home" is nicer than our "real" home.
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Old 06-19-2015, 10:14 AM   #31
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A 4" limb at one of our state parks in Arkansas put it's signature on our 6 month old Silverback 5th wheel in April......new roof and paint job to the from cap.....all to the tune of $13,625....sorry Farm Bureau....btw, was without the rig for 6 weeks.
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Old 06-19-2015, 10:56 AM   #32
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Old 06-19-2015, 11:26 AM   #33
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Measure twice and back in once. Always use a spotter or two. I wish all camp sites were pull through.
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Old 06-19-2015, 11:44 AM   #34
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The darn problem with tree branches is most look down and back as they back into a site. My rig is 12ft. tall and I figure the branch that got hold of the awnings was 11'11". If it was on driver side I might of caught it looking out the window, but my luck the cg is one way with the nicer sites curbside. Oh yeah, I did get out of the rig and walk the site to get a "picture visual" of where I wanted to go and that is what I keep replaying in my mind was how I could of been off my mark. Quite often when DW and I are doing the local-cations I am arriving at the campground before her so I am left to backing in and setting up the site before she arrives coming from work. I will even have her wine chilled and glass ready with snacks out upon her arrival.
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Old 06-19-2015, 07:33 PM   #35
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It's been 6 years now of flat tires, bent axles, bent frame resulting in a "Total" insurance claim. Second TT, no flats, but always some little thing going wrong. But I wouldn't trade it for a "jet set" hotel room! My problem solving skills have been challenged as well as my patience. But never, ever, do I regret the people I've met! RV'ers are the best! They're always there with help and advice. I've never walked outside our TT at night with any fear in any RV park I've been in. If you really want to see this great country of ours, suck it up and remember....your Conestoga has a motor!
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Old 06-20-2015, 09:24 AM   #36
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This old house (5th wheel)

My wife and I bought our Wildcat 3 years ago and have used it for traveling, fishing and camping with grandkids. However, I'm so tired of fixing this and fixing that. Before every outing and all thoughout our trips things are in constant need of either repair or upgrade. I sometimes feel as though the only thing that works on this fifth wheeler is me.
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Old 06-20-2015, 09:36 AM   #37
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YOu gotta look at the long term. (so i keep telling myself).
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