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01-22-2018, 09:26 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Beaverton
Posts: 5
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Finally got a trailer! Beaverton, Oregon
My wife and I finally got our first trailer after wanting one for 35 years since our cross country honeymoon. Got a used 2006 Outback 26 RLS. Can't wait to take it on weekend outings and eventually upgrade to something newer in several years when we retire.
Unfortunately, the RV storage lot where I keep it parked is packed so tight, I destroyed the awning when I pulled it out the first time. The rear arm got caught on the next rig's extended metal mirrors, and while his mirror didn't even get a scratch, it completely ripped off my rear awning arm. I managed some repairs and it does roll out, but I need to climb a ladder to hand roll it back up. I guess that's why they call it my "first" trailer. LOL. And yes, I'm trying to find an opening in another storage lot with more space, though everyone seems full.
Anyway, can't let that weigh me down, I'm sure it's the first of many things I'll have to go through.
Happy trails to all...and in my case, hopefully in nice weather where an awning isn't needed!
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01-22-2018, 09:37 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Bragg Creek
Posts: 636
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Welcome from Alberta. Good people here with lots of answers.
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Home Base is the Alberta Foothills at 4300 ' ASL.
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01-22-2018, 09:42 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: W. Texas
Posts: 17,686
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Welcome to the forum and congrats on the new to you trailer! Don't let the damage get you down, just figure out what needs to be done and get her fixed up so you can get out and enjoy it when camping season gets here. And yes, I have no doubt you will have many more things that need attention; that's part of camping and RV ownership - the FUN....the FUN and memories you make will far outweigh any inconveniences you may encounter
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2019 Ram 3500 Laramie CC SWB SB 6.4 4x4 4.10
2020 Montana High Country 331RL
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01-22-2018, 10:19 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Schulenburg
Posts: 1,164
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Welcome from SE Texas. Don't worry about those thing. Pick up the pieces and carry on with the fun. Enjoy your trailer and the forum.
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2017 Hideout 308BHDS
2006 F-350 6.0L PSD CC 4X4
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01-22-2018, 11:21 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Rainier, Oregon but my heart is still in Arizona and my wife's heart is in Oregon.
Posts: 232
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Welcome from Rainier, Or. Enjoy.
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U.S. Navy Retired
Retired from Armstrong World Industries
Retired Period, But Not From Life
2007 Toyota Tundra
2017 Keystone Hideout 22KBSWE
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01-22-2018, 11:52 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Huntington Beach, Ca
Posts: 250
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Welcome! My oldest son moved to Hillsboro where there are no rv parks to speak of nearby when we visit. I did find that the fairgrounds there in Hillsboro have about 12 nice spots with water and electric and in Oregon its easy to find a dump station like down the street at the treatment plant, for free. Where is your first trip going to be?
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01-22-2018, 02:11 PM
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Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Newberg, OR
Posts: 88
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Welcome
Welcome to the Forum and to RV'ing, from nearby Newberg. As someone who has had some little incidents in getting into and out of spaces, I can empathize with your loss of awning. Hopefully not too difficult to get it fixed.
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DocWMB
2017 Cougar 327RLK 5th Wheel
2020 Ram 3500 CrewCab LB Diesel with Andersen Ultimate 5th Wheel Hitch
Oregon
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01-22-2018, 02:56 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 4,222
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Quote:
Originally Posted by srvnt
Welcome! My oldest son moved to Hillsboro where there are no rv parks to speak of nearby when we visit. I did find that the fairgrounds there in Hillsboro have about 12 nice spots with water and electric and in Oregon its easy to find a dump station like down the street at the treatment plant, for free. Where is your first trip going to be?
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Depends on your definition of nearby? LL Stub Stewart SP is like 25 West of Hillsboro all 50’ FHU sites. DW and I Hosted summers there while working full time, we wanted to really see if we wanted to do this in retirement.
This is also a great park for a shake down trip, close to town, for the items you forgot.
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2016 Ram Laramie 3500 DRW 14,000# GVWR (New TV)
2005 Copper Canyon 293 FWSLS 32’ GVWR 12,360
Visit and enjoy Oregon State Parks
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01-22-2018, 05:24 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Solomons
Posts: 3,874
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Welcome to the forum from Southern MD. Enjoy your new to you rig. Have fun.
2016 Passport GT 2810BHS, 2016 F350 CC DRW
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2019 Alpine 3651RL
2016 F350 CC DRW
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01-22-2018, 08:40 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Independence, OR
Posts: 145
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Welcome from Independence, Oregon. Be sure and check this forum often for lots of great advice and ideas to help you truly enjoy your new trailer.
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2019 Magnetic Gray F250 Lariat Super Duty, Screw, 6.2L, 4x4, 3:73 Electronic Locking Gear, Ultra Flex Tonneau Cover
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01-22-2018, 09:45 PM
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Site Team | Emeritus
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Western PA
Posts: 2,732
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to The Forum From Western PA
Congrats on your new to you Outback! Enjoy
Be Safe and Happy Camping
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2013 Silverado 3500HD LTZ CC LB 4X4 DRW
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01-23-2018, 03:11 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Howell
Posts: 581
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Welcome to the forum from Fowlerville Michigan!
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2017 F350 SRW Gasser
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01-23-2018, 12:18 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Beaverton
Posts: 5
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we joined Thousand trails for a year, so that's our plan for camping right now, Mostly the coast for weekends
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01-23-2018, 08:01 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Hillsboro
Posts: 27
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Welcome from Hillsboro! Have fun with your adventures. We're planning cross country trip this summer.
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2009 Rockwood HW276 (sold)
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01-24-2018, 06:24 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: hillsboro
Posts: 2
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From Hillsboro , I joined Thousand trails a few years ago. If you go to the seaside location, do not try to make a right turn on 12th ave from 101, it is very very tight and you wont be able to do it with cars trying to make a left on to 101, I usually take S Sundquist Rd - less traffic and room to swing wide. Happy camping.
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