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11-01-2017, 01:15 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Battle Creek
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Hello from Michigan
We just traded in our popup (owned for 6 years) and purchased a 2017 Keystone Springdale 240BH. Im a little nervous, but so excited, because it seems to be a huge step up. This will be our first travel trailer.
We have three kids, ages 10, 8 and 6. Space was very limited in the pop up. We were also looking for more amenities as we plan to camp and travel more in the near future.
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11-01-2017, 01:19 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Commerce Twp, Mi
Posts: 1,002
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2011 Chevy Silverado
1500, HD Tow Package
2017 Keystone Hideout 177LHS Carlisle Radial HDs
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11-01-2017, 02:30 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Germantown, TN
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Welcome to The forum from the Memphis area. I second what crazyCain said. You will be plum tickled with the experience with all your kids.
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2019 F450 6.7 Powerstroke
2018 Mobile Suites 40RSSA
2021 40' Jayco Eagle
2001 Road king w/matching Harley sidecar
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11-01-2017, 03:40 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Solomons
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Welcome to the forum from Southern MD. You'll love the extra space in the TT. I wish we'd had the resources to camp like you are when my kids were the age of yours. You are building memories that'll last forever.
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2019 Alpine 3651RL
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11-02-2017, 01:26 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: SE Michigan
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Welcome fellow Michigander. Congrats with the new trailer. I skipped the popup/hybrid scene and went straight for a hard sided bunkhouse last year as this was a surprise anniversary gift for the DW and our first RV. My kids are younger than yours and my wife and I came to the conclusion that space is "KING" when it comes to reining in the boys on each camping trip. You may, like us, have aspirations to visit some distant places with your new home on wheels, as it becomes contagious to road trip each summer vacation. Heck, we camped 40+ nights the first season and nearly the same this past summer. Living in Michigan, advantage 'us' for having convenient access to the wonderful state parks along the western beaches of Lake Michigan, the Golden rock formations of Pictured rocks in the U.P. and the playful waterfalls of the Tahquamenon river. With your new Springdale, you'll be planning trips to Yellowstone, Florida, and the Northeast coast in no time! Maybe even a Canadian visit too, aye.
Again, welcome and safe travels.
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2017 Keystone Bullet 308BHS in Saddle.
2017 RAM 2500 Laramie Mega Cab 4x4 Hemi 6.4L
2008 GMC Yukon XL Denali (SOLD)
Hensley SwiftArrow Control Hitch with 1000 lb Spring Bars
Me, DW, (3) little DS's, and 1 rambunctious Boston Terrier
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11-02-2017, 01:46 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Howell
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Welcome to the forum from Fowlerville Michigan! Congratulations on the new TT. Happy Camping!
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11-02-2017, 06:17 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Oswego
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Welcome to the forum from upstate NY. We did the same when we started RV'ing - pop-up to tow behind camper. Enjoy!
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11-02-2017, 12:00 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Battle Creek
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Quote:
Originally Posted by busterbrown
Welcome fellow Michigander. Congrats with the new trailer. I skipped the popup/hybrid scene and went straight for a hard sided bunkhouse last year as this was a surprise anniversary gift for the DW and our first RV. My kids are younger than yours and my wife and I came to the conclusion that space is "KING" when it comes to reining in the boys on each camping trip. You may, like us, have aspirations to visit some distant places with your new home on wheels, as it becomes contagious to road trip each summer vacation. Heck, we camped 40+ nights the first season and nearly the same this past summer. Living in Michigan, advantage 'us' for having convenient access to the wonderful state parks along the western beaches of Lake Michigan, the Golden rock formations of Pictured rocks in the U.P. and the playful waterfalls of the Tahquamenon river. With your new Springdale, you'll be planning trips to Yellowstone, Florida, and the Northeast coast in no time! Maybe even a Canadian visit too, aye.
Again, welcome and safe travels.
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Thanks for all of the kind words everyone!
We are already planning trips next year...a lot of weekend trips and a longer trip out to the Badlands and Mt. Rushmore.
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11-08-2017, 08:03 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Berkley
Posts: 751
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Welcome from another Michigander! Have fun with the trips! 
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11-08-2017, 01:13 PM
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Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Millington, MI
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Welcome from Mid-Michigan!
Enjoy your new rig! The best family time we ever invested in. Love it!
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11-08-2017, 03:33 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Freeland
Posts: 5
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We are from middle of Mich and just bought our TT a little less than a year ago. Awesome places to visit in Michigan. Have fun!
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11-08-2017, 04:17 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Commerce Twp, Mi
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Almost a PURE Michigan post right here!!!
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TOM
2011 Chevy Silverado
1500, HD Tow Package
2017 Keystone Hideout 177LHS Carlisle Radial HDs
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11-13-2017, 05:16 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Grand Rapids
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Hello Michigan from Grand Rapids.
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