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03-25-2021, 01:56 PM
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2009 F450 2015 Cardinal
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Fulltimer
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Thanks! The Boss and I needed a good laugh.
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03-25-2021, 02:17 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Wisconsin/Florida
Posts: 1,908
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AlaskaErik
Just don't ever buy a Jeep. Which stands for Just Empty Every Pocket.
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My first truck was a 1953 Willys. When I traded it, a trucking company bought it to plow snow and roll start semi tractors. I met the driver about a year later and asked him how the Willys was holding up. It was in the shop for routine service and that's it. Granted, I swapped the 4-banger for a Chev V-8, but the trans and drive train were stock.
We have a 2012 Liberty. Gas, oil change when needed, and a set of tires hasn't broken the bank. Our son has a two Jeeps purchased new. One has 110K and the other 160K+ with no major problems. He's not complaining.
BTW, how did this thread go from a TT to Jeeps?
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03-25-2021, 03:02 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Gainesville, FL
Posts: 4,555
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PenJoe
... BTW, how did this thread go from a TT to Jeeps?
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Spending money on hobbies
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TV: 2021 Ford F-150 4WD XLT Crew w/ 3.5L EB & HDPP, payload: 2,416#.
RV: 2020 Rockwood Mini-Lite 2507S, Propride 3P hitch w/ 1400# spring bars
Camping nights: 2021, 52; 2022, 99; 2023, 88; 2024, TBD (Est: 80+)
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03-25-2021, 04:17 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Next to the corn field
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Sorry to late. A Nigerian prince is holding it for me and we'll be paying me back in gold bullion. He's on vacation right now but he's going to call me as soon as he gets back😟.
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03-25-2021, 04:18 PM
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Member
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Next to the corn field
Posts: 63
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Quote:
Originally Posted by timfromma
Give me all your money and I'll keep it safe so you can't spend it.
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Sorry to late. A Nigerian prince is holding it for me and we'll be paying me back in gold bullion. He's on vacation right now but he's going to call me as soon as he gets back😟.
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03-25-2021, 07:32 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: California
Posts: 179
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Quail
I know what you mean I've owned Jeeps before. But I've also always owned more than one boat. And boats are worse than Jeeps.
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Break out another thousand (former boat owner) lol 
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2018 2715VS
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03-25-2021, 07:54 PM
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Member
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Next to the corn field
Posts: 63
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ncebeemer
Break out another thousand (former boat owner) lol |
Small boat.
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03-25-2021, 08:04 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: California
Posts: 179
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Originally Posted by Quail
Small boat.
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You are correct, only 40 feet. Diesel overhaul was 5k. I guess it was the ski boat I  was remembering.
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2018 2715VS
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03-25-2021, 09:52 PM
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Have Camera will Travel
Join Date: Dec 2020
Posts: 322
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Rebuild my stroked LS7 after a cylinder scoured. It didn't even make it out of the parking lot and a rod went through the block. Since used parts were put back in no warranty. Waited 4 months for a new short block to be shipped to Canada. Now I'm waiting on lifters. When it is all put back together I hope to drag it around to some road course to get out and play.
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2018 Sunseeker 2430S-CD
Ex Canadream Rental
Upgraded to 4 100 amp hr lithium and 340 W solar.
2000 W inverter.
Koni FSD shocks and upgraded castor bushings.
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03-26-2021, 09:26 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Virginia
Posts: 9,933
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chriscowles
I'm guessing you put a lot of time and/or money into your Mustangs?
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Not really, in the grand scheme of things. Maybe time back in 35 years ago. Would I sell them for what I paid for them, I admit no............. but they are not modified, they are put back as they came from the factory. ( Pretty much like our campers )
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2005 Dodge 3500 Cummins
2017 Wildwood Lodge 4092 BFL
1966 Mustang GT
1986 Mustang SVO
Lillie Spoiled Rotten Boxer Mix
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03-26-2021, 09:52 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2021
Location: Tucson
Posts: 140
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Oaklevel
Not really, in the grand scheme of things. Maybe time back in 35 years ago. Would I sell them for what I paid for them, I admit no............. but they are not modified, they are put back as they came from the factory. ( Pretty much like our campers )
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If I had a classic, that's what I would go for. I'd want the vehicle to be in such shape that, if they wanted to use it in a period movie or TV show, it wouldn't have any obvious anachronisms.
My brother had a '57 Belair for a while that, while a beautiful car, had the speedometer replaced with an LED digital. He was often frustrated that the car didn't do well at shows, but I suspect the non-period dash details took a lot away from it.
He now has a '65 Chevelle convertible and a '59 Apache (the Apache is up for sale, unless he's already sold it).
The closest I have to a classic is a 22 year old Toyota Tacoma with 206,000 miles on it (most rock-solid reliable vehicle I have EVER owned). It was kind of an eye-opener when I stopped to think, my truck is older now, than a '57 Chevy would have been when I graduated High School, and the '57 was considered a classic even then.
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2021 Wolf Pup 16FQ
2005 Toyota Sequoia
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03-28-2021, 06:02 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2021
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 3
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Oaklevel
I guess I am the odd one out. After 5 campers over 35 years the only mod that I ever make to a camper is a key hooks. Can't see wasting the time or extra money on mods.
They are not houses and we go to enjoy where ever we end up. To us a camper is just a place to eat and sleep.
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Thank you for giving me permission to just enjoy my new one. I ain't doing nothing to it but cleaning it and emptying the tanks as required. I am going to put a bowl down for the keys, and the dealer is putting in a stair rail, and a hook for the leashes.
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03-29-2021, 06:41 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Hot Springs, AR
Posts: 104
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I've heard it said the only difference between men and boys is the price of our toys.
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2014 Rockwood 2618W Windjammer
2014 F150 XLT S-Crew 4x4, 3.5L EB, 6.5' Box, Maxtow, 36g tank
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03-29-2021, 07:38 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 98
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If you are spending the money on the camper you aren’t wasting it on wine, women and song. And remember if you are doing the work yourself you are saving money. ;-)
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03-29-2021, 08:08 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2019
Posts: 293
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2014 2608WS Repairs
Dont do it. Dont Do it. Just Dont Do iT ! 
from Connecter's to tires , Roof's Slide's walls aluminum Structure not welded !
Bought used out the door 9,000 for a 2014 2608WS Rock wood U.L
Iv striped more weight of it by putting things in it that should of been, tables Booth's ..junk
then to top it off getting the Stiffeee from Camping world ..
Non-exzistince extended warranty for get that. Assurance Watt
NOT COOL! 
if i bulit something like this id be fired ...
the roof is still under 10 yr's why am i fixing it !!!
im a carpinter loger ,farmer,Automotive Machinest ..
iv work all my life for a miserable20,000 a yr
and im still paying
i like my camper Just NOT Happy with the craftsmanship and.
ill never afford any thing ells
2000 Dodge Ram 3500 Dully 5.9 Cummins customized for My puppies
2014 2608WS Rock wood U.L customized for My puppies
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03-29-2021, 08:19 PM
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2019
Posts: 39
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Oaklevel
I guess I am the odd one out. After 5 campers over 35 years the only mod that I ever make to a camper is a key hooks. Can't see wasting the time or extra money on mods.
They are not houses and we go to enjoy where ever we end up. To us a camper is just a place to eat and sleep.
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I'm with you. I haven't made any changes to my camper at all. My main concern is the shower,air conditioning,and bathroom. 😆 I like to travel long trips and use it to crash. I don't "camp" I don't spend anymore then one night for the most part.
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03-30-2021, 08:44 AM
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Rocknoids
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Round Rock, TX
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I was told years ago by a wiser man than me, don't add anything if it doesn't increase the value. Anything else is wasted money.
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03-30-2021, 09:38 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2020
Posts: 4
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It's just like they say about motorcycles: Don't add up your receipts!
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03-30-2021, 10:58 AM
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Member
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Next to the corn field
Posts: 63
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I forgot about the bikes!
Quote:
Originally Posted by modmyrig
It's just like they say about motorcycles: Don't add up your receipts!
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Sure you had to remind me of all the motorcycles in my life and the one and I'm looking at right now. I'm glad that created this thread, it has helped me understand why I'm not wealthy.
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03-30-2021, 11:44 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2020
Posts: 112
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Purchased a 32 ft gooseneck wells cargo trailer brand new to haul my Jeep and I installed 12 ft of living quarters in it. Plumbing, electric, bathroom, 70 gal water . Etc. took a year all the while working a 5.5 day a week job.
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