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01-30-2021, 06:22 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2021
Location: Camano Island
Posts: 9
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Greetings from Pacific Northwest
Newby here from the State of Washington. I live on Camano Island, which is the only major Island that does NOT require a Ferry.
We have had our 2003 Keystone Cougar 245EFS for a year and have only used it locally during that time. As a recent Retiree, we will be hitting the Open Road this Spring. Before we do we will upgrade the wheels and tires, which are the only things that need attention. The previous Owners took very good care of it and only sold it as they decided to get a Class "C".
We had a Ford F-250 SD gasser that we used in the past year but decided it was not adequate for the road. We just got a 2001 Ford F-250 Lariat with a 7.3L diesel and the Andersen hitch. Now it pulls like it is not even there. The truck has all the 7.3L upgrades and low miles, so it should last us for a long time.
Looking forward to meeting fellow RV'ers out on the road!
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01-30-2021, 06:32 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Modesto
Posts: 20,337
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Welcome to the forum
Congrats on the retirement, and the trailer. Lot’s of good information and loads of great people here.
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2012 Copper Canyon 273FWRET being towed by a 1994 Ford F350 CC,LB,Dually diesel.
Airlift 5000 bags, Prodigy brake control, 5 gauges on the pillar.Used to tow a '97 Jayco 323RKS.
Now an RVIA registered tech. Retired from Law enforcement in 2008 after 25+ yrs.
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01-30-2021, 06:34 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Woodbridge New Jersey
Posts: 823
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Congratulations and Welcome from New Jersey.
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01-30-2021, 11:41 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Milwaukie, OR
Posts: 1,398
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Welcome aboard! We had a 2000 Ford 7.3 for 13 years. It always pulled great. Take care of it and it will last a long time.
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Jeff & Sandi (and Teddy - 7lb Schnorkie)
2018 Montana High Country 305RL
2015 RAM 3500 Crew Cab 4x4 DRW
Demco Recon Hitch on RAM Puck Ball
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01-31-2021, 05:27 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: Georgia, USA
Posts: 543
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Welcome from south Georgia. Congrats on the purchase and safe travels.
One daughter lives in Battle Ground, Wa. and the other in Portland Or. Will be planning a cross country trip to visit this year.
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Dan (USAF Retired)
2021 Cougar 290RLS w the Andersen Ultimate
2022 Ram 3500 SRW Big Horn Mega Cab
6.7L I6 CTD with Air Suspension
6 Speed Automatic 68RFE Transmission
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01-31-2021, 05:41 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 4,222
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RandyCougar
Newby here from the State of Washington. I live on Camano Island, which is the only major Island that does NOT require a Ferry.
We have had our 2003 Keystone Cougar 245EFS for a year and have only used it locally during that time. As a recent Retiree, we will be hitting the Open Road this Spring. Before we do we will upgrade the wheels and tires, which are the only things that need attention. The previous Owners took very good care of it and only sold it as they decided to get a Class "C".
We had a Ford F-250 SD gasser that we used in the past year but decided it was not adequate for the road. We just got a 2001 Ford F-250 Lariat with a 7.3L diesel and the Andersen hitch. Now it pulls like it is not even there. The truck has all the 7.3L upgrades and low miles, so it should last us for a long time.
Looking forward to meeting fellow RV'ers out on the road!
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Welcome from Oregon, and an ex-Washingtonian, nice older package, enjoy your retirement.
One small correction to your post, Whidbey Island, can also be accessed without using a ferry. I agree many ferry service it, and they are the best choice from the south end, on the north end the Deception Pass bridge provides access.
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Russ & Paula and Belle the Beagle.
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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01-31-2021, 07:22 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: Sweet Home
Posts: 28
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Welcome aboard!
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01-31-2021, 08:45 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2021
Location: Camano Island
Posts: 9
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Roper46
Welcome from south Georgia. Congrats on the purchase and safe travels.
One daughter lives in Battle Ground, Wa. and the other in Portland Or. Will be planning a cross country trip to visit this year.
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My Uncle used to live in Battle Ground and my Cousin is in Vancouver. My Mom lives in Douglas, Coffee County. We will be going there in April, I hope.
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01-31-2021, 09:52 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: Oregon High Desert
Posts: 1,553
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Hello and welcome to the forum!
Congrats on your recent retirement, and the great plans to see friends and family.
Stay safe!
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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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01-31-2021, 10:34 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Willamette Valley Oregon
Posts: 330
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from Oregon...……….
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2020 Keystone 291RLS
2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel 4x4 Crew 3.92
EAZ-Lift Recurve R3 #1200
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02-01-2021, 10:06 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Saginaw Mn
Posts: 1,728
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Welcome from northern MN.
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2012 Keystone Retreat 39 FDEN
99 Dodge One Ton Diesel Dually
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02-01-2021, 11:53 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: Georgia, USA
Posts: 543
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RandyCougar
My Uncle used to live in Battle Ground and my Cousin is in Vancouver. My Mom lives in Douglas, Coffee County. We will be going there in April, I hope.
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I know Douglas Ga and Coffee County well, used to work at the Lowes there years ago.
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Dan (USAF Retired)
2021 Cougar 290RLS w the Andersen Ultimate
2022 Ram 3500 SRW Big Horn Mega Cab
6.7L I6 CTD with Air Suspension
6 Speed Automatic 68RFE Transmission
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02-01-2021, 01:07 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2021
Location: Camano Island
Posts: 9
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Roper46
I know Douglas Ga and Coffee County well, used to work at the Lowes there years ago.
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We shop there every time we visit. We always fly into JAX and stop at the R&R Wings Cafe in Hilliard, FL. Best BBQ ever!
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02-01-2021, 03:30 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2016
Location: South Jordan, Utah
Posts: 2,223
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2017 Cougar 279RKSWE
2007.5 Dodge Ram 2500 6.7 Cummins
Retirement Training Completed
I think the little voices in my head have started a chat group.
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02-01-2021, 09:17 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2021
Location: Camano Island
Posts: 9
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Canonman
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On our Bucket List for the first long trip. We have seen so many pictures of Moab and Bryce Canyon and can't wait to see and photograph it.
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