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03-20-2020, 08:41 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: Fredericksburg
Posts: 2
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New Member from Texas
Hello from Central Texas Hill Country. I am not new to the RV family, having owned three prior motor coaches; 1st) Fleetwood Discovery, 2) Bluebird Wonderlodge, 3) Prevost H3-45 Vantare.
I have done all the maintenance and repairs on all my prior coaches. My first job in life was an auto mechanic for a Dodge dealer. I did that for many years before diving into computer and software industry, so have lots of general automotive experience.
I have just purchased a Salvaged 2009 Keystone Raptor with its share of issues: 1) broken rear ramp door, 2) water tank mounts sheared, 3) leaking slides, 4) stickers pealing everywhere, etc. This was to be a 5th wheel used for hunting, to haul the ATV, Corn, Feeders, etc. as well as sleeping, etc. Of course once I bought it, the wife asked, can't we just fix it up and use it for RV'ing. Well that changed the whole calculus, a hunting trailer is one thing, but an RV the wife sleeps in is something totally different.
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03-21-2020, 05:38 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Woodbridge New Jersey
Posts: 823
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Welcome from New Jersey, Sounds like you have a good project ahead of you. There is a lot of knowledgeable people here to help.
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03-21-2020, 07:33 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Picacho, Az
Posts: 6,809
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Redflash1969
Hello from Central Texas Hill Country. I am not new to the RV family, having owned three prior motor coaches; 1st) Fleetwood Discovery, 2) Bluebird Wonderlodge, 3) Prevost H3-45 Vantare.
I have done all the maintenance and repairs on all my prior coaches. My first job in life was an auto mechanic for a Dodge dealer. I did that for many years before diving into computer and software industry, so have lots of general automotive experience.
I have just purchased a Salvaged 2009 Keystone Raptor with its share of issues: 1) broken rear ramp door, 2) water tank mounts sheared, 3) leaking slides, 4) stickers pealing everywhere, etc. This was to be a 5th wheel used for hunting, to haul the ATV, Corn, Feeders, etc. as well as sleeping, etc. Of course once I bought it, the wife asked, can't we just fix it up and use it for RV'ing. Well that changed the whole calculus, a hunting trailer is one thing, but an RV the wife sleeps in is something totally different.
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Sounds like a TON of work & $$$$$!
Rebuilt the interior of our 1st 5th wheel, but it had no slides & was only about 20' long, would never want to do it again even if the DW would allow it again.
Good luck & have fun!
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Full-timed 10+ years
Sold '13 Redwood FB
Traded '13 GMC Denali DRW D/A
Replacement undetermined
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03-21-2020, 07:48 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Southern California
Posts: 1,286
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Welcome to the forum!
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Mike
2017 F250 6.7 Powerstroke FX4 crew cab
2016 Hideout 24BHSWE (27 foot TT)
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03-21-2020, 06:01 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: Oregon High Desert
Posts: 1,553
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Greetings and welcome Redflash! Sounds like you have some fun RV work planned, and don't be shy about asking questions here. There are many smart folks here that are glad to help!
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Gary & Deb (44 years)
RV: Keystone 2013 Alpine 3495FL
TV: 2014 RAM 3500HD Laramie Long Box, 6.4 HEMI, 4x4, 4.10's, with Mopar Puck system, and a B&W Companion hitch.
Retired Firefighter/EMT.
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03-21-2020, 06:07 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Monroeville
Posts: 1,549
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welcome to the forum. Good luck with the challenge ahead of you!
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2014 Bullet Premier 29bh in Charocal
2019 Ram 2500 HD 4x4, CC, 6.4L
2011 Passport 2510RB (Sold)
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03-22-2020, 03:11 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Austin
Posts: 363
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Welcome to the forum from Williamson County!
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'19 Chevy 3500 High Country DRW
'18 Montana 3921FB Aggie ‘77
('17 Laredo 330RL previous RV)
In the sticks near Austin TX
Aussie Gus+Texas Heeler Jimmy
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03-22-2020, 03:47 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Rochester, NY
Posts: 590
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Welcome from Western New York!
Let the work begin...
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Mike & Barb
2015 Keystone Bullet Premier 26RBPR
2018 Cedar Creek 36CK2
2017 Chevy Silverado LT Z71
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03-22-2020, 04:05 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Markham, Ontario
Posts: 1,942
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from Toronto
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Dan & Serena
2019 GMC SIERRA 2500 HD SLE
2015 Cougar X-Lite 29 RET
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