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02-27-2013, 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Caveman CBB
Your right it's too expensive, just give it to me and I'll take it off your hands then you don't have to worry about it anymore.
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My coach is paid for, and then I paid, and I paid, and I'm still paying
Sorry, but I can't even afford to give it away.
I guess you'll have to buy you own.
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02-27-2013, 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by catonine
Yes these things are very expensive toys. Heck, if you die and leave it to your children, they will just spend it on whatever suits their fancy.
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THAT'S MY POINT!
I've had my coach for 12 years.........THERE'S NOTHING LEFT TO GIVE TO MY CHILDREN........
except a 17 year old coach with 130k miles on it that will need some work as soon as anyone uses it......(even if nothing breaks while you are traveling, by the time you return from a camping trip something always needs fixing).
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02-27-2013, 05:34 PM
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#31
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Newmar Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 1,173
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Originally Posted by RVNeophytes2
I'm down to two planes; I think they pale, compared to maintaining a motorhome. If you do everything the chassis and house manufacturers call for, a DP seems equal to two Cessna180/182s.
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Until you get to TBO or get hit with an AD.
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02-27-2013, 06:59 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2012
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Try this one on for size, was coming out of Palo Duro Canyon last summer (105 plus degrees) and my RV quit, had to have it towed, my buddies and I had to wait in the heat holding up P.Oed autos. Tow company said sure we can tow an RV, 350.00 hook up fee, and a ridiculous amount per mile.......what could I do? So...........had it towed to a shop in Amarillo Tx. where it started and ran fine, they charged me for testing everything and placing the drive shaft back on it and away I went, off to NM. Co. and Ut. 1000.00 poorer and nothing and I mean nothing to show for it! Yeah, good times!
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02-27-2013, 07:11 PM
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Don't feel so bad - just dropped about $5K on a new radiator, 6 tires and a transmission seal.
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02-27-2013, 07:33 PM
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#34
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Mid Atlantic Campers
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Charleston, WV
Posts: 229
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Originally Posted by Muddypaws
What's the old adage? If you want to play you gots to pay.
The only thing more expensive is an airplane.
Well, maybe a trophy wife would be more........
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Boats... 'nuff said.. 
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02-27-2013, 07:55 PM
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Monaco Owners Club LA Gulf Coast Campers
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Pike County , Ga
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I would hat to even start but when things are good it is the best. I try to keep everything repaired myself and do most of my maintenance it helps. 
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02-27-2013, 08:07 PM
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Tiffin Owners Club
Join Date: May 2010
Location: San Felipe, Baja,MX
Posts: 280
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Boats--Oh ya been there got the t-shirt :-(
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02-28-2013, 06:35 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Snowbird - Waterford Mi and Citrus Springs Fl.
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Boats, planes........ at least here I can get out and walk if I have too.... !!
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02-28-2013, 06:45 AM
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#38
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Newmar Owners Club Spartan Chassis
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Grapevine, TX
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MJFZ
X2. I have been there and done that with the airplane-- I always cringed when I got the bill for my annual inspection. I had a boat I kept at a marina in the Chesapeake Bay. Boats in saltwater makes airplanes and diesel pushers seem to be a bargain.
Mike
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I agree with the other Mike, had a 48" sailboat in Annapolis, MD. The maintenance never stops.
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02-28-2013, 07:44 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Storden,MN
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mel stuplich
My coach is paid for, and then I paid, and I paid, and I'm still paying
Sorry, but I can't even afford to give it away.
I guess you'll have to buy you own.
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Aw Shucks.
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02-28-2013, 03:54 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Southampton, ON
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You got a deal - read my post about a new rad. BTW the coach is still in the shop in Florida.
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03-02-2013, 08:38 AM
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Left one comparison out
Sorry guys, but you left one item out of the comparison - A race car! Just imagine a $600 tire bill - per weekend!, add in annual rebuilds, and general prep, plus entry fees and you're really spending some money. By the way, that's just for club (amateur) racing. You also have to have the big truck and trailer to haul with, and have to take care of them too!
That said, It was the most fun you can have with clothes on!
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03-03-2013, 06:36 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Storden,MN
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I have a small Travel Trailer not a motor home and I must say it's really not all that expensive. And, I use the truck I pull it with as my daily driver. Now my 1973 Silverline boat on other hand is definitely a money pit. My dogs are kinda money pits. I have a friend sleeping on my couch that is my worst money pit. But, thankfully I never got married and had any kids because there the worst.
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