forest376
06-04-2011, 05:39 AM
Just recently purchased a 2010 Cougar 293 SAB. Next weekend we are taking it for a "shake down cruise". This is a post to how I came to purchase the fifth wheel. In Mar this year, I purchased a 2011 Chevy Silverado. I told the salesman, I was not interested in all the bells and whistles that comes with different models. I especially told the salesman, I was not interested in a truck that was built for towing. I had no plans to tow anything. Did you know that dealerships make money on extended warranties? Given a variety of initiatives (you can get discounts from being a credit union member, having USAA insurance, and having a great credit score). I drove home my new truck. After getting home, I noticed it had the HD towing package. I thought to myself, what a waste!
During this time I have been taking care of my mother in law who has health problems. She decided to give me her 1994 Coleman Popup Camper (only used 3 times). I went on a bike ride and decided to camp in the popup. Had a good time. Talking with my wife and daughter, i realize they would never stay in the popup, because the thought of using a public bathroom to take a shower was out of the question, not to mention what would we do with the animals if we went camping (Rving, I am still use to the term "camping).
I thought about my truck with the HD towing package. I did not know, that some fifth wheel models are now 1/2 ton towable. I called the dealership and learned my truck was rated to pull up to 10,000. The Cougar 293 SAB, empty weights around 6,800 which gave me margin for cargo and such (100 lbs needed for my daughter's shoes). I am now learning as much as I can about RVing and the secrets before we actually take our first trip. Did you know they make special toilet paper just for RV's? Also, it seems funny to me, the RV dealership forgot to show me how to unhitch the fifth wheel. You know, the secret about putting the truck in reverse and releasing the tension from the pin? I spend hours in the yard, trying to figure out how to unlock the pin.
I have made at least one other trip back to the RV dealership with the fifth wheel. My truck seems to pull the fifth wheel without any problems (I actually drove on the interstate without my leg shaking). 5.3L V-8, not sure when I will use the manual shift gears - I guess driving up Mount Everest. I am still learning about making turns on the road. The first day I almost took out our Mailbox. One other thing - when you buy a used RV, don't assume the black water tank will be empty!
I have noticed that when you shop at Camping World, the store is crowded with "old people" . I am now retired with an RV, am I considered an old? person......
During this time I have been taking care of my mother in law who has health problems. She decided to give me her 1994 Coleman Popup Camper (only used 3 times). I went on a bike ride and decided to camp in the popup. Had a good time. Talking with my wife and daughter, i realize they would never stay in the popup, because the thought of using a public bathroom to take a shower was out of the question, not to mention what would we do with the animals if we went camping (Rving, I am still use to the term "camping).
I thought about my truck with the HD towing package. I did not know, that some fifth wheel models are now 1/2 ton towable. I called the dealership and learned my truck was rated to pull up to 10,000. The Cougar 293 SAB, empty weights around 6,800 which gave me margin for cargo and such (100 lbs needed for my daughter's shoes). I am now learning as much as I can about RVing and the secrets before we actually take our first trip. Did you know they make special toilet paper just for RV's? Also, it seems funny to me, the RV dealership forgot to show me how to unhitch the fifth wheel. You know, the secret about putting the truck in reverse and releasing the tension from the pin? I spend hours in the yard, trying to figure out how to unlock the pin.
I have made at least one other trip back to the RV dealership with the fifth wheel. My truck seems to pull the fifth wheel without any problems (I actually drove on the interstate without my leg shaking). 5.3L V-8, not sure when I will use the manual shift gears - I guess driving up Mount Everest. I am still learning about making turns on the road. The first day I almost took out our Mailbox. One other thing - when you buy a used RV, don't assume the black water tank will be empty!
I have noticed that when you shop at Camping World, the store is crowded with "old people" . I am now retired with an RV, am I considered an old? person......