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11-26-2006, 05:11 PM
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Senior Member
Pond Piggies Club Mid Atlantic Campers Forest River Owners Club
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Mercer, PA -- 1000 feet from the O.D. Anderson Interchange (I-79 & I-80)
Posts: 728
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The vintage pop up served us well for 2 summers but it was time for a change. We have been searching local dealer lots, classified ads, RVTraderOnline, and eBay. This Apache had been on eBay, but didn't sell. I had contacted the dealer with a question, and he asked if I wanted to make a deal. So we negotiated and bought a brand new 2002 Apache RBH 25. It is a quad bunkhouse, with center bath, and front "U" dinette. Its construction features a crowned/trussed roof, 2x2 studs (16" centers in walls and roof, 12" centers in the floor). Despite that it is 4 years old, we bought it with full warranty on everything, except the roof warranty was in effect beginning on the manufacture date.
This model was advertised as a light weight. But UVW is 4706#, GVWR is 6410#. My van pulled it as expected...slowly but steadily. No sway problems with 750# WD bars.
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11-26-2006, 05:11 PM
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Senior Member
Pond Piggies Club Mid Atlantic Campers Forest River Owners Club
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Mercer, PA -- 1000 feet from the O.D. Anderson Interchange (I-79 & I-80)
Posts: 728
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The vintage pop up served us well for 2 summers but it was time for a change. We have been searching local dealer lots, classified ads, RVTraderOnline, and eBay. This Apache had been on eBay, but didn't sell. I had contacted the dealer with a question, and he asked if I wanted to make a deal. So we negotiated and bought a brand new 2002 Apache RBH 25. It is a quad bunkhouse, with center bath, and front "U" dinette. Its construction features a crowned/trussed roof, 2x2 studs (16" centers in walls and roof, 12" centers in the floor). Despite that it is 4 years old, we bought it with full warranty on everything, except the roof warranty was in effect beginning on the manufacture date.
This model was advertised as a light weight. But UVW is 4706#, GVWR is 6410#. My van pulled it as expected...slowly but steadily. No sway problems with 750# WD bars.
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11-26-2006, 05:13 PM
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Forest River Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Ontario, Canada
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Congratulations George. Looks like a very nice unit. We are sure you and your family will enjoy it.
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11-27-2006, 05:35 AM
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Community Moderator
Nor'easters Club Newmar Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salisbury,Ma. 01952
Posts: 13,621
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Congratulations  the Miklas family many happy times and safe travels. 
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11-27-2006, 04:57 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Palm Harbor, FL USA
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George Congrats on the new toy, i'll bet your anxious to get her broke in.
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11-27-2006, 05:03 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
Vintage RV Owners Club Texas Boomers Club Oklahoma Boomers Club Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Cypress, TX
Posts: 11,982
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George, I am so happy that you and your family have a new camper. I'm sure you are itching to hit the road and break it in.
Many safe and wonderful trips.
ken
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11-27-2006, 05:38 PM
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Senior Member
Pond Piggies Club Mid Atlantic Campers Forest River Owners Club
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Mercer, PA -- 1000 feet from the O.D. Anderson Interchange (I-79 & I-80)
Posts: 728
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Hugh, 007, Scott, and Ken,
Thanks for your well wishing. I hope to see you all next summer if we can make the iRV2 Rally.
GM
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11-27-2006, 06:30 PM
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Administrator Emeritus
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Jupiter, FL
Posts: 9,933
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George, I know you've already had the chance to use her and I hope there's many more chances...
I'm sure we'll see you at some Piggie events and hearing you're considering the National is TREMENDOUS!
You'll have to caravan with those other Piggies!!
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