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06-13-2006, 02:53 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Mechanicsburg. Pennsylvania
Posts: 26
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After reading some of the forums I knew I had to join because it can be a win win situation for me and maybe a RVer that needs a hand.
I am 48 yrs old and been camping as long as I can remember (cross country 4 times before the age of 13). I have been repairing vehicles professionally for 33 yrs. Originally started as a mechanic for Chevrolet then went into collision repair aspect cause the dollars were better but always maintained mechanical repair on the side. I have fabrication experience and facilities right at the house, as well as all the tools to do repairs here.
My parents who have been full timers for a while now use our home and 4 acres as their "home", which I love. So I have set up with 30 amp RV outlets, cable TV and a seperate phone line for calls and internet etc. But it has been used by transients and friends that stop in for repairs and wish to remain with their "home".
Married 17 yrs, two boys, one DUMB yellow lab (2.5 yrs) 4 boats,(1 28ft. pontoon, 19 ft Mariah, and two kawasaki jet skiis.)
More later. Hope to help.
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1989 Ford E350 RV Cutaway w/ 460 engine. Set up to tow 5th wheel, tag along, or goose neck.
2004 Fleetwood Mallard 33Z
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06-13-2006, 02:53 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Mechanicsburg. Pennsylvania
Posts: 26
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After reading some of the forums I knew I had to join because it can be a win win situation for me and maybe a RVer that needs a hand.
I am 48 yrs old and been camping as long as I can remember (cross country 4 times before the age of 13). I have been repairing vehicles professionally for 33 yrs. Originally started as a mechanic for Chevrolet then went into collision repair aspect cause the dollars were better but always maintained mechanical repair on the side. I have fabrication experience and facilities right at the house, as well as all the tools to do repairs here.
My parents who have been full timers for a while now use our home and 4 acres as their "home", which I love. So I have set up with 30 amp RV outlets, cable TV and a seperate phone line for calls and internet etc. But it has been used by transients and friends that stop in for repairs and wish to remain with their "home".
Married 17 yrs, two boys, one DUMB yellow lab (2.5 yrs) 4 boats,(1 28ft. pontoon, 19 ft Mariah, and two kawasaki jet skiis.)
More later. Hope to help.
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1989 Ford E350 RV Cutaway w/ 460 engine. Set up to tow 5th wheel, tag along, or goose neck.
2004 Fleetwood Mallard 33Z
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06-13-2006, 02:59 PM
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Community Administrator
Appalachian Campers
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Buladean, NC
Posts: 8,154
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Hello RV4FunFixer,
Welcome to iRV2, we're really glad to have you here as a new member and are looking forward to reading your posts about repairing vehicles professionally for 33 yrs. You'll find a great bunch of folks on this site who are very knowledgeable of RVing, the rigs we use, and the places we go in them.
As you'll see, they're eager to help and share their knowledge and experiences with others and I'm certain they'll welcome your expertise and experience.
Again, welcome to iRV2, we're glad you joined. 
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'11 GMC Acadia SLT AWD
'11 GMC Sierra 1500 4x4 Extended Cab
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06-13-2006, 03:36 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
Oklahoma Boomers Club
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Sand Springs, Oklahoma
Posts: 2,620
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RV4FunFixer,
Boy, after reading your portfolio I am sure glad you found our forum. Welcome and come back often.
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Tom
KE5NCP
2011 Chevy 3500 CC D/A, 2003 Weekend Warrior 3705, 98 Terry 34.5, 97 Wranger TJ Jeep
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06-13-2006, 03:40 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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Glad to have you here now. Jump in with both feet and enjoy yoursself.
Ken
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Amateur Radio Operator|Practicing for our retirement! 2008 Cameo 35SB3 - 2002 7.3L Crew Cab Dually w/ a SCMT - Max Brake - Travel with one Miniature Schnauzer, one Standard Schnauzer and one small Timneh African Gray Parrot
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06-13-2006, 11:23 PM
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Community Moderator
Gulf Streamers Club Country Coach Owners Club Appalachian Campers
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Chattanooga, Tn.
Posts: 8,263
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RV4FunFixer, welcome to iRV2.com. We are glad to have you join us here and look forward to reading of your adventures and experieinces. I hope to be able to someday tour the NE and maybe run into you along the way. We have a lot of fun on and off the forum and so I can incourage you to find a group of us up there and go camping with them. Take care and be safe.
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Mike, Certified Master RV Technician
Amy, RV Merchandiser; Roxie & Mei Ling, four legs each
2000 Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser w/ Banks & 2 toads
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06-14-2006, 11:09 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Mechanicsburg. Pennsylvania
Posts: 26
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Thank you for the warm welcome! I hope to be of help as well as learn something! But most of all I would really enjoy meeting fellow campers as they travel through the area or if I should be out on the road with my family. I live 10 minutes from the Farm Show Building in Harrisburg (where one of the largest RV shows on the East Coast is held) and welcome anyone in the area to contact me if they are ever in the area. I have ample room for a rig to pull in and turn around or stop by in you toad if you're already settled in.
To Texas Boomer....My wife has collected enough flamingos for me to start some sort of bird sanctuary.
Again thanks for the warm welcome and I will check in daily.
Mike
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1989 Ford E350 RV Cutaway w/ 460 engine. Set up to tow 5th wheel, tag along, or goose neck.
2004 Fleetwood Mallard 33Z
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06-14-2006, 11:17 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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Welcome Mike, to irv2 its great to have you aboard and you sure live in the right town for your call sign. 
Enjoy the forums and post often. 
To help us out you can post in your "signature profile block" your coach and chassis and tow info and it will follow your every post.
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06-18-2006, 04:20 PM
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Senior Member
Vintage RV Owners Club
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Arizona
Posts: 2,092
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Welcome,RV4FunFixer,You don't live to far from where I grew up at,Used to go to the 75-80 Drag-a-way.Lived north of Martinsburg and I've got a brother that still lives West of Winchester,Va in a little town of Augesta,WV.Maybe next year when we get up that way well give you a shout.
Glad you came to our forum, Dan 
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