ken and cindy wrote:

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Good luck, it wont last long.

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 I "hope" that is true....but I'm prepared to wait.

The price is very good for someone wanting this type of rig. You would pay as much for a Doubletree, and not get as much. (Not that Doubletree rigs are not good. They are very nice. Just not near what this uniti is.)

And the truck could be purchased as well - but through Wayland Long at 2L Custom Trucks. If you want to know more about a custom truck you can talk to me about it.

It is fun to build the new ones! I get to fix the things I overlooked the first time, and get the benefit of whatever NH added to the rig.

For those wondering why we are building another unit..... This one is two model years old, and is unit #8. MANY things have changed in the rigs since this one was built. Because we show our rig constantly to potential buyers it is advantageous to NH and us for our rig to be fairly new. Otherwise, we would not be changing the rig at this point. We are very happy with this unit. It is more a business decision to change, than anything else.

There will be a new "build" section on my website early next year. It will detail the new rig. I do this at the risk of discouraging a buyer from purchasing our current rig. But I think it is important to document the process and changes we make in order to help others that may be buying a New Horizons - either through us, or directly working with the factory.

Anyone that wants to see the new one, it will be at the RV-Dreams rally in Kerrville, TX in mid-April. And then in Woodland Park for the summer. And of course at the HDT Rally in the fall. Next winter we will cross the south and SW with the new rig showing it at upscale RV parks. I'll publish a schedule sometime this summer. And we "may" be at the Escapees Escapade.

And, of course, our new "ultimate hauler" (with smart car) from 2L Custom Trucks will be accompanying the 5er So you can see them both at once.....           

I know this was a question to Jack and I am sure he will respond.  But from an old semi-driver's perspective a couple of comments if I may:

First, Jack’s rig and mine too for that matter, is as long as the maximum length allowed for a semi from the past years.  The old max length was 55 feet but now is much longer in almost all states.  My rig is that long and without the Jeep Jack’s is that length or longer.  Rest assured they can make those right turns if you know how and obviously learn what to watch for.  Actually with a true semi “tractor” like Jack has he can turn it sharper than a pickup truck because the semi’s front wheel “cut” is actually sharper than a pickup’s.  This allows you to “jack it” in a very tight turn.

I won’t try to explain it fully here, but there is a technique where you actually, during a turn, backup the tractor (or pickup) just a bit and get a harder cut on the turn before going forward again.  Much of it has to do with technique, using mirrors and planning ahead.  Something anyone with normal driving skills can learn and would be very helpful even if you’re total rig length isn’t 55 feet or more.  Makes getting into CG sites easier or in some cases possible.

Most of the time the limitation is with mountain roads, IMO, not right turns; but with switchback type roads in the mountains where it is physically impossible to keep the rig in your lane in turns even if it is a pickup with a smaller 5er.  Those roads are becoming less of a problem as they are rebuilt but are worth a comment.

Just a perspective FWIW

Bill

Jack Mayer wrote:

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You got it, Jeff. I've done it more than once with a semi trailer. But only once with a fiver, and it was not mine....although it was attached to my truck. I was getting it out of an "impossible" situation :)

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Sort of the practical demonstration of the fact that “you can put a trailer in places you may not be able to extract it from” simply due to the geometry – or more likely someone parking across from your space.  J  When I park I always think in terms of being able to leave and how that will be accomplished before I select a spot.  Comes from the old days with the "big rig" I guess.

Just part of the game

Bill

I thought I'd bump this up, and also tell people that you can see the "build" of the new trailer on the New Horizons Facebook page. Just search on New Horizons if you have a facebook account.

If you would rather look at Picasa photos you can go to our account here.

This is  a great deal on this trailer - someone will have a great home....and I can supply a truck as well....

Jack Mayer wrote:

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The thing about this rig is that it is priced competitively with a newer Mobile Suite. But it has far more amenities and IMO has better infrastructure. Not to knock the MS - they are fine units. We were looking at the 43' Elite when we bought the 2010 New Horizons.

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Yes sir.  True in all regards and the thing is “you” built the rig and that means a great deal as to it being a double quality rig.  Far superior to almost anything you could get in a MS due to your overseeing the construction. (Been there - seen that.)

If we needed / wanted one, yours would be our first choice because “I” wouldn’t have to do what you did to get it built to that level of detail and capability.  We’re just so “content” with what we have.  It’s just “home” now that we’ve added so much to it. 

But if anyone is looking at a new rig in the top-of-the-line department, with features most don’t even know how to ask for let alone get properly constructed; they really should consider this rig.  Seriously

Bill

We are headed to the HDT Rally in Hutchinson, KS. While there I will bring the 2010 New Horizons down from the plant to show. I'm also going to reduce the price significantly from the current $116,900. SO anyone that is interested, consider this a "Rally Special". You won't find a nicer coach that can be pulled with an F450 in this price range.

Also, anyone in the area of Hutchinson, KS that wants to attend the HDT Rally and learn about HDTs and other tow vehicles, as well as issues and technology related to fulltiming shold consider attending. You can stay on the fairgrounds or in a local motel. We invite all - even if you have no RV or have a motorhome.