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07-14-2020, 08:23 AM
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HELP... talk me back from the edge
We couldn't stand it so we're about to jump into an Avalanche 313 RS...
This is y'all last chance to talk me back from the edge, I'm about to spend more than I paid for our current house.. 
Help
Seriously anything I should know???
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07-14-2020, 08:31 AM
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Don't do it Javi! Don't do it! Ha ha! OK I tried. Now go get it and get back out there camping....if you don't you're going to regret it. BTW, that floorplan looks a lot like ours and we really like it. I don't think your 333 had the res fridge did it? We've really liked out so far.
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07-14-2020, 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by sourdough
Don't do it Javi! Don't do it! Ha ha! OK I tried. Now go get it and get back out there camping....if you don't you're going to regret it. BTW, that floorplan looks a lot like ours and we really like it. I don't think your 333 had the res fridge did it? We've really liked out so far.
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No ol'333 had the RV fridge... I think we'll like that perk as well. I'm thinking the ceiling fan will be a plus also, when we first were looking to buy a 5th wheel we really liked the Brookstone and it had a ceiling fan. At the time we didn't have the dually so we went with the 333MKS instead. I know the DW always brought that point up.... a lot 
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07-14-2020, 08:53 AM
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The ceiling fan is pretty nice. DW used to have to have a fan blowing wherever she was sitting but we can use the ceiling fan now and it disperses the air better.
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07-14-2020, 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by sourdough
The ceiling fan is pretty nice. DW used to have to have a fan blowing wherever she was sitting but we can use the ceiling fan now and it disperses the air better.
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I especially like the fact that this one is under 35 feet long, the wide-body is a plus too I guess..
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07-14-2020, 09:27 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Javi
We couldn't stand it so we're about to jump into an Avalanche 313 RS...
This is y'all last chance to talk me back from the edge, I'm about to spend more than I paid for our current house..
Help
Seriously anything I should know??? |
That's between you, the "boss"(DW) and your bank!  Usually the boss' opinion outweighs the other two.
I have no info for you on the Avalanche, sorry. 
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07-14-2020, 10:43 AM
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Sounds like you already jumped into the deep end.
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07-14-2020, 11:59 AM
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LOOK OUT.... Javi's driving right into Avalanche territory!
Good Luck, and follow your heart!
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07-14-2020, 01:27 PM
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I believe Javi was just looking for a nice going away party and this was the scheme all the time. Hey, looked at one online and it didn't seem to have the blue inside cabin lights. NEVER buy a trailer without the blue lights... not sure why but I am pretty sure it hurts the resale or something. Anyway congrats!
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07-14-2020, 01:58 PM
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If we were looking to buy right now I'd consider an Avalanche. They are a bracket higher than our HC with some nice features and floor plans. The 313RS is the floor plan I would pick as well. I say go for it! (Easy for me to say, it's not my money  ). Good luck...seems like a nice choice
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07-14-2020, 02:37 PM
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Glad to see you back in the pool! If DW misses thee RV, this should help her.
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07-14-2020, 05:28 PM
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Javi, if I remember correctly from a recent post of yours, your DW is coming back from some medical hurdles. My DW is in remission - 7 years now, and we pray forever. Ultimately, our camper is for her. I say make your better half happy as you possibly can and go get that 5th wheel.
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07-14-2020, 05:47 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Javi
We couldn't stand it so we're about to jump into an Avalanche 313 RS...
This is y'all last chance to talk me back from the edge, I'm about to spend more than I paid for our current house..
Help
Seriously anything I should know??? |
Javi, how's your mom?
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07-15-2020, 02:15 AM
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Once you get to The Edge, it's too late.
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07-15-2020, 03:37 AM
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Yep, you're OVER the edge. LOL
Re: the ceiling fan...first thing, put a longer chain on it. Ours gets wrapped up in the blade brackets after a road trip. Have I done that yet? Uh, no.
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07-15-2020, 04:25 AM
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Originally Posted by sourdough
Javi, how's your mom?
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We still haven't been able to speak with her but according to the facility she has started eating again so we're hopeful. They tested her again yesterday and we should hear the results in about 5 days.
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07-15-2020, 04:25 AM
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Originally Posted by gearhead
Yep, you're OVER the edge. LOL
Re: the ceiling fan...first thing, put a longer chain on it. Ours gets wrapped up in the blade brackets after a road trip. Have I done that yet? Uh, no.
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I'll do that for sure.. thanks
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07-15-2020, 04:30 AM
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Originally Posted by wiredgeorge
I believe Javi was just looking for a nice going away party and this was the scheme all the time. Hey, looked at one online and it didn't seem to have the blue inside cabin lights. NEVER buy a trailer without the blue lights... not sure why but I am pretty sure it hurts the resale or something. Anyway congrats!
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Blue lights under the theater seats and on the oven knobs
No... I was ready to give up the camping thing for the foreseeable future but no sooner than ol'333 was gone, the DW started looking at YouTube videos of trailers and asking when we could get another one. 
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07-15-2020, 04:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Bill-2020
Javi, if I remember correctly from a recent post of yours, your DW is coming back from some medical hurdles. My DW is in remission - 7 years now, and we pray forever. Ultimately, our camper is for her. I say make your better half happy as you possibly can and go get that 5th wheel.
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Yep.. that's pretty much where I'm at too..
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07-15-2020, 04:33 AM
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Originally Posted by jsb5717
If we were looking to buy right now I'd consider an Avalanche. They are a bracket higher than our HC with some nice features and floor plans. The 313RS is the floor plan I would pick as well. I say go for it! (Easy for me to say, it's not my money ). Good luck...seems like a nice choice |
We also looked at the same size Alpine and Montana but I couldn't find anything about either that justified the price difference to me.
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