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Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 04-08-2024, 10:05 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,728
Posted By dustman_stx
This method doesn’t work well at all when...

This method doesn’t work well at all when anticipating your actual loaded weight. Trailer A can have a GVWR of 7700 but a CCC of 3000. Trailer B can have a GVWR of 7700 but a CCC of 1000. Trailer...
Forum: Jokes and Humor 04-04-2024, 09:52 PM
Replies: 9,326
Views: 1,522,059
Posted By dustman_stx
100% a scam. 2 tire shops in my area fell for...

100% a scam. 2 tire shops in my area fell for that exact same scam a few months back. IIRC one of them was in over $50k. The credit card company will pull the funds back. The fact that the...
Forum: Slide Outs 04-04-2024, 09:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,191
Posted By dustman_stx
A couple of points. First, the 300:1 is still by...

A couple of points. First, the 300:1 is still by far the most common in use and is widely available. I’d be surprised if that’s not what is in your setup. Second, there is a VERY good chance that...
Forum: Georgetown 04-04-2024, 09:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,208
Posted By dustman_stx
Not just the cost of parts- the cost of...

Not just the cost of parts- the cost of EVERYTHING. From insurance to taxes to employees to utilities….
Forum: Cherokee 03-22-2024, 07:46 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,359
Posted By dustman_stx
I would have stepped up to a load range d...

I would have stepped up to a load range d personally. Stepping up in load range not only increases capacity but it also increases puncture resistance. We live in a rural area. Everyone I know that...
Forum: RiverStone 03-21-2024, 07:16 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,302
Posted By dustman_stx
An issue you’re going to run into in many cases...

An issue you’re going to run into in many cases is that the people will owe more than the rig is worth and they won’t be able to sell it. You’ll hear a consistent refrain of “I just want payoff” as...
Forum: General Community Discussions 03-07-2024, 08:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 321
Posted By dustman_stx
You do NOT want to buy a cheap warranty. They...

You do NOT want to buy a cheap warranty. They won’t pay for the actual labor required to perform a repair, will attempt to price repair parts using the cheapest listing they can find online, will...
Forum: General Motorhome Discussion 02-25-2024, 08:04 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,354
Posted By dustman_stx
This practice is illegal in some states. Texas...

This practice is illegal in some states. Texas is one. Another thing to consider- this is an example of why it’s hard to compare pricing between states- some have almost no regulations and allow...
Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 02-22-2024, 10:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 633
Posted By dustman_stx
The Riverside Retro is aluminum framed with...

The Riverside Retro is aluminum framed with aluminum skin. Not aware of any FR product that is.
Forum: Salem 02-04-2024, 07:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 543
Posted By dustman_stx
Have never had a Salem, but currently own a...

Have never had a Salem, but currently own a Coachmen Northern Spirit 2963BH that has been great. Another buddy has one as well that he’s been super happy with. I say this because the 2557 Northern...
Forum: General Community Discussions 02-04-2024, 09:51 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 8,393
Posted By dustman_stx
Nice deflection with the old ad hominem. ...

Nice deflection with the old ad hominem. Considered politics?
Forum: General Community Discussions 02-02-2024, 11:50 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 8,393
Posted By dustman_stx
First of all, I never even mentioned Camping...

First of all, I never even mentioned Camping World. Second, glad we’re not kin if you wouldn’t warn me about dealers that are pushy and/or use scams and gimmicks. Third, you clearly haven’t found a...
Forum: General Community Discussions 02-01-2024, 11:04 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 8,393
Posted By dustman_stx
Why purchase from a place where you couldn’t send...

Why purchase from a place where you couldn’t send a friend or family member and know they’ll be treated fairly and honestly? So you might be smart enough to get a good deal- that’s because they...
Forum: Dynamax 01-16-2024, 09:19 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,145
Posted By dustman_stx
Hate to burst your bubble, but unless you’ll be...

Hate to burst your bubble, but unless you’ll be camping exclusively at full hookup sites, you might find that the tankless water heater isn’t as good an option. Here’s why- a tankless water heater...
Forum: Dynamax 01-16-2024, 09:15 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,145
Posted By dustman_stx
You do realize there is a saying that salespeople...

You do realize there is a saying that salespeople have: “Buyers are Liars.”

You can make a pretty strong argument that MOST salespeople are liars AND MOST buyers are liars. But I’ve been around...
Forum: Jokes and Humor 12-27-2023, 10:32 PM
Replies: 9,326
Views: 1,522,059
Posted By dustman_stx
Correct. And many also don’t realize that the...

Correct. And many also don’t realize that the more perks a card offers, the higher the charges to retailers. The CC company isn’t paying for those miles or that cash back, it’s the people that you...
Forum: General Tech and Repair 12-26-2023, 08:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 718
Posted By dustman_stx
I’m not completely following here. Do you have a...

I’m not completely following here. Do you have a schwintek slide system with an upper and lower rack on each end of the slide running horizontally? If so, that entire system is provided by Lippert...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 12-14-2023, 08:28 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 41,699
Posted By dustman_stx
I’ve used many WDH systems over the years...

I’ve used many WDH systems over the years including the Andersen. The Allen set screw will dimple the tubing. With this being said, its only real job is to keep the bracket from sliding forward. ...
Forum: General Community Discussions 12-12-2023, 09:35 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,120
Posted By dustman_stx
$10k, $100k, $1M- doesn’t matter. No matter what...

$10k, $100k, $1M- doesn’t matter. No matter what number you put there, if there is a demand for a particular product at a particular price point and a profit can be made in producing it, someone...
Forum: General Community Discussions 12-11-2023, 11:06 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,120
Posted By dustman_stx
If a company could produce a camper at the...

If a company could produce a camper at the quality level you are demanding at a price you would actually pay(and a lot of other people) and still make a profit, they would. Simple as that.
Forum: General Community Discussions 11-16-2023, 08:19 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,793
Posted By dustman_stx
Just because the manufacturer included the word...

Just because the manufacturer included the word “luxury” in the name doesn’t mean anything. Every component in that camper will be just like most any other camper made at the time. And as far as...
Forum: General Tech and Repair 11-04-2023, 08:19 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,802
Posted By dustman_stx
I’ll operate under the assumption that you’re...

I’ll operate under the assumption that you’re dealing with a legitimate service center and a knowledgeable technician. I understand that this is often not the case, but for the sake of argument…. ...
Forum: General Community Discussions 11-01-2023, 10:00 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,027
Posted By dustman_stx
If the authorities want people to use the left...

If the authorities want people to use the left lane for passing only, they need to make sure the right lane is usable. Many are so destroyed from trucks and heavy use that they’ll demolish an RV. ...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 10-28-2023, 09:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,556
Posted By dustman_stx
You need to realize that Wana RV has zero...

You need to realize that Wana RV has zero shipping costs since they’re literally right by the factories. So you should expect to pay a little more the farther away you get from said factories. ...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 10-23-2023, 07:46 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,733
Posted By dustman_stx
As some others have alluded- they do this so they...

As some others have alluded- they do this so they can advertise a lower price than the competition(and wring more money out of customers). They know if they can get people into the dealership the...
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