Camper Journey #1
By Jim Bauer
@porwest (87545)
United States
September 7, 2022 6:36pm CST
I guess in a way it is sort of like a daily or periodical "what I had for dinner" post. Although, in this case it is "when am I going camping?" You will have to read some of my previous posts to get the reference on that one. lol
It is no secret that I have Gator from Camping World working hard for me to match me with the perfect camper. And he will be sending me information and pictures of things that come in.
I thought it would be fun to share the "journey" with you as I explore options and explore what he sends my way.
I wish that myLot allowed for more pictures. So I will have to be selective in what I share here. But of course there is no limit to how many posts one can do, and I can share thoughts about individual pictures of each camper as we go along.
I appreciate your thoughts and comments along the way as well.
So far he has sent me some pictures on one via text but I don't have all the other details I need to see. Those are supposedly coming, but so far nothing. But this is at least a side shot—I saw the pictures of the inside and it looks nice but I need to know more before I drive an hour out there to see it in person.
$29,900.
I will keep you all posted.
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@DaddyEvil (137234)
• United States
8 Sep 22
That's what I was thinking, too.
I don't have a problem buying used, but he should know he's buying someone else's problems when he buys used.
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@porwest (87545)
• United States
8 Sep 22
Used. I don't feel the need to buy new so long as it is in good condition and well maintained and has all the features that I want. I am being very careful and cautious, and while I am not one to ever buy warranties, I will buy a warranty on something like this. I will also make sure I have cash on the side for anything unexpected that may come along.
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@porwest (87545)
• United States
8 Sep 22
@DaddyEvil I have bought cars used for years. It all comes down to doing one's homework to get the right deal for the right price with the right conditions. I am not trying to sound arrogant, but it is not my first rodeo.
I know what to ask and what to look for. It is similar to making a business deal. Show me the balance sheet, the books and everything else, and if there are red flags, I will find them before I commit to a deal.
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@RebeccasFarm (89158)
• Arvada, Colorado
8 Sep 22
Good idea Jim keep us posted. You can make a collage also of pics.
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Not enough cash to pay me
@porwest (87545)
• United States
8 Sep 22
@RebeccasFarm Kind of my thinking too. Plus I make more cash if I do more posts—kind of. lol
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@kaylachan (67227)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
8 Sep 22
Kind of in a way reminds me of the RV we had growing up. I can't wait to see what you wind up chose.
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@kaylachan (67227)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
9 Sep 22
@porwest Yeah, it will. It's always fun seeing different kinds of RVS and campers.
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@porwest (87545)
• United States
11 Sep 22
@kaylachan We went to an RV show yesterday in St. Louis and it was a lot of fun to just look around. They didn't have much in the way of pull behinds in the style I wanted though. But it was still fun.
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@moffittjc (121365)
• Gainesville, Florida
8 Sep 22
Honestly, Jim, without knowing any details other than seeing the picture you posted, I think that camper is a pretty good value at $30k. Although it doesn't look like the sides slide out. But it does have the awning, and that will provide you with extended outdoor camping space that is protected from the sun. I know your criteria may be different from mine, but since I'm such an outdoor enthusiast, my main area of concern in an RV would be the sleeping arrangements, since that would be about the only time I would be inside the RV (other than when it's raining). Otherwise, my "RV time" would be spent more sitting outside the RV in some lounge chairs around a campfire than anything else.
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@moffittjc (121365)
• Gainesville, Florida
9 Sep 22
@porwest Yeah, having space can be very important. My aunt has a pull-behind very similar to the one in your photo, and it has double pull-outs. It does seem pretty roomy inside.
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@porwest (87545)
• United States
9 Sep 22
@moffittjc They have just enough room to enjoy the little time you will spend inside. Plus, like I told Gator, I need room to make an escape if I piss my wife off. lol
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@porwest (87545)
• United States
9 Sep 22
I am the same way in that most of the time being outdoors is the place to be. At the same time, inside, I just don't want it to feel stuffy or cramped. I need room to roam, so to speak, when I am inside, and so the double slide outs in the main kitchen/living area is a must for me. Yeah, this one actually had one slide out, so not enough space for me. Besides, Gator got it wrong. Too heavy to boot. But the price is spot on.
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@porwest (87545)
• United States
10 Sep 22
@RubyHawk That was sort of my thinking. I can share the links so people can see what I am looking at, and people could let me know yay or nay or let me know other things I may not have considered. I still have to look at the link @FourWalls sent me about Camping World.
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@LindaOHio (174281)
• United States
9 Sep 22
@porwest I think we would opt for new. But I understand your choice.
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@porwest (87545)
• United States
9 Sep 22
@LindaOHio Even when it comes to cars, the best deals are from those that are not new. I have only bought one new car in my entire life and vowed to never do it again. New has never been a guarantee of less problems, at least for me.
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@FourWalls (66594)
• United States
8 Sep 22
Thirty thousand? My initial thought: “what’s wrong with it?”
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@RasmaSandra (78703)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
8 Sep 22
That looks like a wonderful camper.
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@1creekgirl (41237)
• United States
8 Sep 22
This will be fun to take this journey with you. Best wishes!
$29,900. Yikes! You can tell I have no idea of the going rate for campers.
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@1creekgirl (41237)
• United States
8 Sep 22
@porwest That's sticker shock for me!
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@porwest (87545)
• United States
8 Sep 22
Turns out it is actually $24,999. But when I looked at the specs it is too heavy. Thought Gator and I discussed that—but I did let him know. Plus it only has slide-outs on one side and I want them on both sides.
But price-wise, yeah, I mean new they run about $50k-$60k for pull-behinds, so this pricing is in line.
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@porwest (87545)
• United States
8 Sep 22
@1creekgirl Sticker shock would be busses than run you up into the six-figures on up to a million. lol Even the small van mobiles were running about $102k—but I felt like I was in a tin can. lol
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@JudyEv (337251)
• Rockingham, Australia
8 Sep 22
I am always wishing I could post more than one photo - and I run out of things to say about the photos too. That looks one REALLY big rig.
@Nakitakona (56453)
• Philippines
14 Sep 22
Is that an RV which you dreamed to buy? The cost is $29,900 which is equivalent to Php 149,500. That's a good buy.
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@Nakitakona (56453)
• Philippines
19 Sep 22
@porwest Yes, I do agree with you. It's in any means making you happy.
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