tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809406582739580270.post5250887993019716740..comments2024-01-05T21:19:20.973-06:00Comments on Erik's RV Blog*: Comment response, a video and the 5th WheelErik's RV Blog http://www.blogger.com/profile/17149039572885361450noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809406582739580270.post-81821901402611968732013-06-28T12:52:46.052-05:002013-06-28T12:52:46.052-05:00Bruce - I misunderstood your comment so I deleted ...Bruce - I misunderstood your comment so I deleted my response. Now that I have read it properly I can respond correctly. :)<br /><br />Essex won't touch anything that old, otherwise we would simply re-finance the Endeavor. In fact this was our initial goal but nobody will go back 14 years for any decent rate.Erik's RV Blog https://www.blogger.com/profile/17149039572885361450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809406582739580270.post-30008558219816892362013-06-27T19:01:18.949-05:002013-06-27T19:01:18.949-05:00Erik do you get FMCA's magazine? There is a fu...Erik do you get FMCA's magazine? There is a full page ad for Essex Credit financing the recreational industry for over 30 years. They also finance full-timers so maybe they understand lending to the Rv people better than banks or credit unions. The ad shows 3.99% to 4.87% and they say new, used, or refinance. www.essexcredit.com/fmca or 866-377-3948. I know you mentioned the age of your rig being an issue for getting better terms but this might be worth a phone call. Keeping the rig you have sure does keep money in your pocket.<br /><br />Bruce Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809406582739580270.post-66941656036057409762013-06-27T14:26:35.487-05:002013-06-27T14:26:35.487-05:00Steinar - Very true, hauling a car behind has been...Steinar - Very true, hauling a car behind has been a pain, Saturday will be interesting and of course, raining... Erik's RV Blog https://www.blogger.com/profile/17149039572885361450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809406582739580270.post-75333701864823095382013-06-27T13:35:11.254-05:002013-06-27T13:35:11.254-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Steinar Andersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02702018428867967894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809406582739580270.post-72200915488667922822013-06-27T13:24:59.533-05:002013-06-27T13:24:59.533-05:00Posted by Ronda who made excellent points so I'...Posted by Ronda who made excellent points so I'm reposting - <br /><br />"We haven't made any final decisions on a 5th wheel yet. I haven't seen any of the ones we've been looking at in person yet. I agree that this specific one might not be practical (but it sure is purty ;-D!)and when we actually get to the dealership that will be taken into consideration. <br /><br />Erik brought up the 'entertaining' aspect and I have to make a comment on that. When we have people over, we are RARELY in the RV. We sit around the campfire when we have people over. They might go in and use the bathroom or help me in the kitchen, but other than that, it's rare to hang in the RV. (Mainly because I keep it a nice cool 65-68 degrees..hot flashes...what can I say). <br /><br />When Erik first brought up trading the RV we have, I was against it. There is nothing wrong with our RV. It's nice, it's comfortable and it fits our needs. That 14% interest has been driving him nuts though and I fully understand that. So, when it turned out that we can cut that in half and the 5th wheel became an option, it opened up a whole new world in my mind. <br /><br />Erik and I work very stressful jobs and going to the RV on weekends helps us escape for a few days. One of the problems though is that when there are problems with the RV...even little ones, it stresses Erik out which then stresses me out. With us now having an option at a 'new' unit without having to deal with the added pressure of maintaining a motorized vehicle and having to go throughout the off season to drive it and keep it running and so forth, I'm hoping that will help him. <br /><br />I'm not going to lie and say that this isn't a luxury having such a beautiful 'vacation' home, but I also have another thought in the back of my mind concerning this and to me this is the main factor that I believe knocks everything else out: If Erik loses his job (which could happen at anytime in this economy), we would most likely lose our home. <br /><br />That 5th wheel (or a similar one) is more like a home than the one we have now. Yes, we could live in the one we have now, but if we have the choice (which we do)...I'm opting for the 5th wheel. <br /><br />We can keep it in the same place until we can afford to buy a truck. When we are able to get a truck, that opens up all kinds of options as to where we can go. For now, Blackhawk works just fine. <br />Ok...I'm done. Got that all off my chest. :-)<br />Erik's RV Blog https://www.blogger.com/profile/17149039572885361450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809406582739580270.post-89922441506712918332013-06-27T13:23:11.443-05:002013-06-27T13:23:11.443-05:00Rod - Here is what I like about the Montana, the w...Rod - Here is what I like about the Montana, the walls are built to motorhome specs, in fact all of the cabinets are real Cherry, not just the faces but the cabinets themselves, everything about it save the lack of a generator and battery bank was as good as I have seen in very good motorhomes.<br /><br />We'll see more Saturday...Erik's RV Blog https://www.blogger.com/profile/17149039572885361450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809406582739580270.post-18003973367249678722013-06-27T13:21:17.610-05:002013-06-27T13:21:17.610-05:00Merikay - I didn't take it as a negative, some...Merikay - I didn't take it as a negative, some people don't like the new smell where I try to preserve it, I'm a bit crazy though, just ask Ronda.<br /><br />Erik's RV Blog https://www.blogger.com/profile/17149039572885361450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809406582739580270.post-10736959924001628452013-06-27T12:06:52.915-05:002013-06-27T12:06:52.915-05:00Rick - If we were being practical we wouldn't ...Rick - If we were being practical we wouldn't buy anything and would put the money in the bank. Neither of us are fans of regular travel trailers. We have yet to find a layout we like but I see your point and my brothers as well regarding them, you can save a lot of money, we will look at some this Saturday.Erik's RV Blog https://www.blogger.com/profile/17149039572885361450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809406582739580270.post-58866015385861208022013-06-27T11:38:20.339-05:002013-06-27T11:38:20.339-05:00I thought about my comment and wanted to add that ...I thought about my comment and wanted to add that this is not meant to be a negative comment about fifth wheels. We have never really looked at new Class A's because they would be way out of our price range. 07 bought in 11 was the best we could do. My comment was more to explain why WE went with a motor home that was 5 years old. It had lost that new smell!<br /><br />Looking forward to hearing what you decide. I think a motor home is what Erick wants. Merikayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05378095339747943548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809406582739580270.post-64762669986597981352013-06-27T10:51:26.239-05:002013-06-27T10:51:26.239-05:00We found that the motorhomes were built much bette...We found that the motorhomes were built much better than all the 5th wheels.... Heavier wood and nicer interiors.......<br /><br />You have to price trailers and trucks at the same time to compare them to a motorhome..... Sure buying half a camping unit will be cheaper than the whole thing......Rod Ivers https://www.blogger.com/profile/11622769861928590585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809406582739580270.post-18320997433007111932013-06-27T10:04:46.791-05:002013-06-27T10:04:46.791-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Rondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09137010401794816306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809406582739580270.post-73115379875243872013-06-27T09:59:19.553-05:002013-06-27T09:59:19.553-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Rondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09137010401794816306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809406582739580270.post-27138267557151480182013-06-27T09:56:08.831-05:002013-06-27T09:56:08.831-05:00We looked at a few new 5th wheels, before getting ...We looked at a few new 5th wheels, before getting the 07 Alfa DP? Size and lack of truck were a consideration. But the biggest negative was the pervasive new glue smell we found in all of them. Not new ar, New glue. Craig is very sensitive to chemicals and smells. This was noticed in several brands, including a beautiful Montanna like yours.Merikayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05378095339747943548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809406582739580270.post-72894671260850920222013-06-27T09:06:08.348-05:002013-06-27T09:06:08.348-05:00The trailer you are looking at is a thing of beaut...The trailer you are looking at is a thing of beauty but not practical. Your plans are to park it so I'd be looking for a used unit Especially a Travel Trailer in good shape instead thus saving yourself some big bucks. Even as a travelling trailer there is a lot of wasted space in the forward bath/change/closet room and that all adds up to added weight requiring a larger tow vehicle and lower fuel milage. Both you and your wife using your own sinks at the same time won't be practical because you'll be bumping into one another and the water pressure would be practically nil.<br /><br />The people who design RV units have probably never used them for any periods of time if at all. They are only Designers to make it look good than an Engineer has to figure in the mechanical workings of the unit. Even our own trailer I am always making modifications to make use of the wasted space areas.<br /><br />My belated advice to you is to think of a more practical unit and save yourself some money. Be Safe and Enjoy!<br /><br />It's about time.Rick and Kathy Rousseauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05187734210342762674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809406582739580270.post-69535680154278528952013-06-27T09:03:10.550-05:002013-06-27T09:03:10.550-05:00Sue and Doug - Yeah it sure is, do you think we...Sue and Doug - Yeah it sure is, do you think we're crazy?Erik's RV Blog https://www.blogger.com/profile/17149039572885361450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809406582739580270.post-57558166881507507672013-06-27T09:01:48.072-05:002013-06-27T09:01:48.072-05:00Steinar - Ronda and I are going to be going throug...Steinar - Ronda and I are going to be going through both options very seriously Saturday. It seems to me we are looking at a luxury home instead of a camper, maybe I've had too much time to think about it I'm not sure but right now it feels like we are buying to entertain guests instead of why we originally bought.<br /><br />I haven't slept much this week so maybe I'm not thinking straight...Erik's RV Blog https://www.blogger.com/profile/17149039572885361450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809406582739580270.post-48469563827959163172013-06-27T08:45:38.978-05:002013-06-27T08:45:38.978-05:00that fiver is a beauty!!! it gets my vote if that ...that fiver is a beauty!!! it gets my vote if that counts for anything!Sue and Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11436889944386917688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809406582739580270.post-76637114444114949762013-06-27T01:27:31.741-05:002013-06-27T01:27:31.741-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Steinar Andersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02702018428867967894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809406582739580270.post-26788878566099279242013-06-26T22:51:19.894-05:002013-06-26T22:51:19.894-05:00Matt - We will be pushing the boundries of our sit...Matt - We will be pushing the boundries of our site as well. We may need to park Ronda's car sidways! Hopefully not.Erik's RV Blog https://www.blogger.com/profile/17149039572885361450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809406582739580270.post-38151704241322399552013-06-26T21:47:23.813-05:002013-06-26T21:47:23.813-05:00So much the sexy :), just four feet too long for m...So much the sexy :), just four feet too long for my new site (Max we can get in there is 36'-37' before the nose runs into a tree). <br /><br />Been looking at a number of 10 year old units, saw a three slide 2003 Montana in nice shape for $18,899 a little while back, missed out on that one.<br /><br />Big Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11972364897169819241noreply@blogger.com