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injunear


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Well it's the end of my first week of retirement. Right now feel like I'm on vacation. 

 Spent the week organizing our down sizing. We've got alot of stuff to get rid of, this may take awhile.

Wife is already talking about shortening her retirement date down from one year to six months. And maybe move to our cabin in Gatlinburg TN until we decide what to do next.

Have to start looking at more RVs. Still not sure MH or fiver. Really like those Redwood 5th wheels. Our short list of MHs is Tiffin, Monaco,and Newmar (use of coures). We'll be in Texas in a couple weeks visiting family. Maybe we'll look at some of the larger RV dealers in Dallas and Austin.

See you down the road.

Wayne and Sharon



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GENECOP


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That's great, if your DW can get out in 6 months, Go For It.......your almost on the road......

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Wayne And Sharon,

Sounds like you guys are just about the same place we are. I have retired and the DW will retire in Agust of this year. I have been going through the house for about six months and downsizing big time.

It took us about a year to decided between a MH and 5er. We kept looking at both as much as we could just about every weekend and ultimately went with a Monaco MH.

Don't rush in your decsision, spend some time sitting in both and you'll know the right one when you find it.

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Jack Mayer


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Congrats. Do your research and take the right amount of time on the RV.

One thing strikes me as curious, though. You mention fairly high line motorhomes, yet you mention what I would consider "not" a highline 5er (despite their marketing). I would think you would be looking at somehing comparable in quality to the motorhomes you are intersted in. While the Redwood has some innovative things in it I would not put it in the class of a Monaco or Tiffin. Be very carefull to look deeper than just the surface treatment. One thing I often say about RVs, and I believe it to be true - you get what you pay for....

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Jack's right. Don't let the bells and whistles sway you.

For a good full-timing rig you need to look at the construction and quality of the unit.

An entry level or low priced unit usually will not last long when living in it 365 day a year.

Jim



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injunear


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 What got us about the Redwood was the WOW factor. We'll have to take a closer look at the mechanicals. It seem to have a heavy frame but small wheels and brakes.

 We also liked the DRV line of fivers.

Dealers around us don't seem to have much of an inventory for full timers. I guess we'll have to take a couple road trips.

Pack your bags Sharon we have a road trip coming soon !!!

Wayne



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Take your time, right now it is your best friend. Make a list of the things you feel you "Must," have and another of things would like to have. Do not compromise on the "Must," have list.

For most folks, whether purchasing a 5er or a MH, it is really a purchase of 2 vehicles. For a 5er you are purchasing the RV and the tow truck, for a MH, you are purchasing the MH and for most folks a toad! YOu wouldn't want to have to drive the MH to the grocery store for a loaf of bread and a gallon of milk.

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Terry and Jo


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Good point on the small wheels and axles.  Everyone should remember that the wheels, axles, and suspension are the foundation for the frame, which is the foundation for everything else.

While WOW factors are nice, you are right to look around.  I kind of liked what I saw of the Redwood, but then I looked at more on the construction features.

Since you mentioned DRV, also check out Rolling Retreats out of Elk City, Oklahoma.  They started their business by buying DRV products at auction after they had been repossessed.  Now that they are an official DRV dealer, they will be handling both the used as well as new units.

Terry



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Bill Adams


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If you have the budget for it you should also take a look at the 5th wheel that Jack Mayer has for sale. It's a premium package at a reasonable price.

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If you are coming to Texas check on-line with PPLMotorhomes in Houston. They have a huge assortment of rigs to choose from. It may be worth a few more miles if they have something you are interested in seeing.

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Jack Mayer


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Thanks, Bill.

What we have for sale is definately a high-line unit for a reasonable price (for that unit). But it is not for everyone. Most people "starting out" would not buy into a 42' unit....Although in my experience once you get to 38' there is not real difference in where you park, or how you park and tow.

I can also put you into our truck, or another type tow vehicle....Any questions, feel free to ask. The link to the info is on our website.

I'd like to get this unit sold by the time of the Rally, so reasonable offers are entertained. And you can see the build of our new unit by going to the same link.....



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There's a place called Motor Home Specialists just south of Fort Worth, where you might want to have a look. Pk


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