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02-06-2018, 07:59 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Washburn
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Hello from northern Wisconsin
Good morning all,
New to this forum and 5th wheel ownership. I have had the same Jayco pop-up for 16 years and have been putting my pennies in the bank with a 5th wheel in mind for most of this time. Having retired three weeks ago after 30 years in public safety and 3 in the Air Force, my wife and I bought a 2010 Keystone 327RES yesterday in Ramsey, MN.
We've been watching this particular unit since last fall, and fortunately it was still waiting patient for us. The unit turned out to be much cleaner and well cared for than we anticipated or judged by the photos, so we bought without hesitation.
Being determined and frugal (my wife may use the word stubborn), a new B&W slider hitch went into the truck several weeks ago as an afternoon project; very thankful I did it myself and very pleased with the results.
I am looking forward to participating in this forum and meeting some of you folks!
Joe
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Joe Belany
Washburn, WI
2010 Keystone 327RES
2016 Silverado 2500HD
B&W Patriot slider
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02-06-2018, 08:55 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Germantown, TN
Posts: 6,328
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Joe, if you and Momma bought the one for sale at Pleasureland RV you got quite a deal. I went with my brother-in-law for him to look at RV's late last fall and they had one then. It was VERY nice, but more than his 1500 could pull. Not that their salesman would tell him that.
By the way, welcome to the forum from someone who grew up in Rice Lake.
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Jim in Memphis, Wife of 51 years is Brenda
2019 F450 6.7 Powerstroke
2018 Mobile Suites 40RSSA
2021 40' Jayco Eagle
2001 Road king w/matching Harley sidecar
2021 Yamaha X2 Wolverine 1000
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02-06-2018, 09:27 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Bragg Creek
Posts: 636
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Welcome from Alberta.
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2016 Bullet 1800RB, UVW 3260, led by a 2005 Chev Silverado Z-71 1500, Crew Cab, 5.3L, 4WD, Tow & Off Road Package with 4.10 Rear Axle, GVR 7000 lbs, Front GWAR 3925 lbs & Rear GWAR 4000 lbs., Payload 1600 lbs., Hellwig 6012 Air Bags. 97' Honda Goldwing GL1500.
Home Base is the Alberta Foothills at 4300 ' ASL.
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02-06-2018, 09:55 AM
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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 upgrade and retirement. It only gets better
Be Safe and Happy Camping
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2013 RAPTOR 300MP w/Rear Patio Deck NO Folding Side Ladder
2013 Silverado 3500HD LTZ CC LB 4X4 DRW
Duramax 6.6L Turbo Diesel; Allison Trans
Reese 20K; Carlisle Radial Trail RH/HD; TPMS (12 Tires)
Veteran
PSU (GO LIONS)
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02-06-2018, 02:18 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Schulenburg
Posts: 1,164
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Welcome from SE Texas!
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2017 Hideout 308BHDS
2006 F-350 6.0L PSD CC 4X4
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02-06-2018, 02:39 PM
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Member
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: MOODY
Posts: 72
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welcome from Moody Texas
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Texas-traveler
Moody, Texas
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02-06-2018, 03:02 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Southeastern Connectiut
Posts: 1,306
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BOY!!! Northern Wisconsin in a Pop_Up for 16 years ... Your heartier than me! As I recall Wisconsin only has two seasons, WINTER AND THE FOURTH OF JULY!!! LOL
Welcome to a great bunch of people, sharing a great deal of combined expertise, and knowledge. If we can't help you fix it... it isn't broken!
Enjoy your new rig, and THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE !!!
Good Luck,
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Pull Toy
Steve & Jan, Ava & Emma (Mini Schnauzers):
2016 F350 Lariat 4X4 Powerstroke CC/SB "PULLTOY V"
2013 Alpine 3535RE "MAGIC CARPET IV"
Proud Navy Vet!
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02-06-2018, 03:34 PM
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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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2016 Passport 3350BH
2017 F350 SRW Gasser
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02-06-2018, 05:27 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Washburn
Posts: 11
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Thank you everyone. Notanlines, I am actually from Ladysmith. Moved to Lake Superior 25 years ago. We bought the exact unit which you speak, and couldn't be happier.
Pull_Toy, let's just say I'm no novice to fixing the small furnaces when the chips are on the table! I lived out of that thing for 12 days in northwest Montana during November 2005, at which time the furnace simply did not work. I think I finally warmed up yesterday....
Joe
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Joe Belany
Washburn, WI
2010 Keystone 327RES
2016 Silverado 2500HD
B&W Patriot slider
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02-06-2018, 07:09 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Midlands of South Carolina
Posts: 277
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Welcome from South Carolina.
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Bill & Anne, Athena (cat), Jada (pup), and Cupcake (cat)
Retired Navy CPO, Vollie Firefighter and Industrial Maintenance Specialist
Wilson III: 2015 Ram Tradesman 2500 6.4l CC 4x4 SB
the gypsy, Belle III: 2018 Sprinter Limited 3531 FWDEN
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02-07-2018, 03:01 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Florence WI.
Posts: 336
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Welcome from the other side of Northern Wisconsin, Have fun and happy travels.
Hey Pull Toy you have been misinformed, our two seasons in the Wisconsin north woods are shoveling and swatting
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2015 Ram CC 6.4
2015 Cougar 334RDB
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02-07-2018, 05:56 AM
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Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Mosinee, WI
Posts: 31
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Welcome to the forum from central Wisconsin
Congratulations on retirement and your fifth wheel! This forum is loaded with great information and people willing to help with questions and problems.Happy Trails!
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