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Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 04-02-2022, 02:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,266
Posted By Russ Potteng
Congratulations to you and the choice that you...

Congratulations to you and the choice that you made.
I’ve always appreciated the workmanship and specifically the cabinetry of the Oregon coaches of that era.

Wish you many safe miles and happy...
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 10-28-2021, 09:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,196
Posted By Russ Potteng
Just curious. What was the leading factor in...

Just curious. What was the leading factor in trading up to your same model year Ventana?
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 09-14-2021, 08:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,771
Posted By Russ Potteng
Congratulations! The Liquid Spring upgrade is...

Congratulations!
The Liquid Spring upgrade is awesome.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-12-2021, 11:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,058
Posted By Russ Potteng
Not sure your reason to ask the question if you...

Not sure your reason to ask the question if you didn’t have a choice.

If it weren’t a money or space issue waiting to sell your coach would make the most sense.
That’s what I did
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-11-2021, 08:32 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,675
Posted By Russ Potteng
A older upper tier coach gives you the...

A older upper tier coach gives you the flexibility of updates of your choosing without busting the bank.
Looks like you did good.
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 08-03-2021, 08:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,299
Posted By Russ Potteng
Pretty sweet. It took you three times to get it...

Pretty sweet. It took you three times to get it right. :)
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 07-31-2021, 01:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,104
Posted By Russ Potteng
Safe to say if you ever do sell it the new buyer...

Safe to say if you ever do sell it the new buyer will have a solid maintenance history.
:)
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 07-31-2021, 01:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,454
Posted By Russ Potteng
The Dutch Star with the 4369 floor plan has been...

The Dutch Star with the 4369 floor plan has been Newmar’s best seller and the luxury DP market for sometime now.
Solid choice and you sure do get a lot of bang for your buck.
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 07-15-2021, 12:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 864
Posted By Russ Potteng
Welcome to debt free camping club. I found...

Welcome to debt free camping club.

I found extra enjoyment in a well-maintained older RV that I own rather than the bank.
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 07-05-2021, 01:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,484
Posted By Russ Potteng
Awesome to see interior pics

Awesome to see interior pics
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 06-04-2021, 01:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,310
Posted By Russ Potteng
Nothing sweeter than a full wall slide with all...

Nothing sweeter than a full wall slide with all tile floor.
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 05-25-2021, 01:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,310
Posted By Russ Potteng
Congratulations! Let’s see some interior pics

Congratulations!
Let’s see some interior pics
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 05-05-2021, 11:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,597
Posted By Russ Potteng
Always loved the classic look of the Lazy Daze. ...

Always loved the classic look of the Lazy Daze.

Are they still in Montclair California?
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 05-05-2021, 11:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,174
Posted By Russ Potteng
Looks very cozy.

Looks very cozy.
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 03-23-2021, 01:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,040
Posted By Russ Potteng
Very nice. When did they start going to the...

Very nice.
When did they start going to the mid entry door?
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-13-2021, 09:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,043
Posted By Russ Potteng
It may seem petty but a upper tier coach having...

It may seem petty but a upper tier coach having carpet in the slides is insane IMHO, and would be a disqualifier for me.

I’d also recommend driving a coach with Comfort Drive before making my...
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 03-04-2021, 12:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,813
Posted By Russ Potteng
I agree with all the previous comments. Go back a...

I agree with all the previous comments. Go back a few years and that will lessen the depreciation hit and allow you to go to an upper tier coach with better amenities such as a side Radiator as a...
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 03-04-2021, 12:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,206
Posted By Russ Potteng
Great floor plan for the occasional “Walmart...

Great floor plan for the occasional “Walmart Boondock” ; )
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-31-2021, 12:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,802
Posted By Russ Potteng
Seems trivial but I just can’t get over the fact...

Seems trivial but I just can’t get over the fact that any premium luxury coach would have carpet in the slides. At that price level it would be a dealbreaker for me. That along with comfort drive my...
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 01-15-2021, 12:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,687
Posted By Russ Potteng
You’ll have to update us with a picture of your...

You’ll have to update us with a picture of your truck “and”trailer
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-20-2020, 12:38 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,354
Posted By Russ Potteng
Yep, .... I guess it’s only important to know for...

Yep, .... I guess it’s only important to know for sure when you’re getting ready to slam the garage door.
; )
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-20-2020, 12:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,514
Posted By Russ Potteng
Wow! Sounds like you potentially could be...

Wow!
Sounds like you potentially could be getting an early Christmas present.
Good luck putting a deal together.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-20-2020, 12:10 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,569
Posted By Russ Potteng
I’d have to strongly disagree with your advice. ...

I’d have to strongly disagree with your advice.

In the majority of cases I could find most floorplans from a given manufacture doable, but there would be no way I would allow a floor plan or a...
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 12-10-2020, 01:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,180
Posted By Russ Potteng
X2 Doesn’t take too many changes in order to...

X2
Doesn’t take too many changes in order to personalize it and make it your own.
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 10-31-2020, 03:19 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,064
Posted By Russ Potteng
The cabinets and flooring are gorgeous. Tiffin...

The cabinets and flooring are gorgeous.
Tiffin interiors really gave you that homey feeling
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-25-2020, 04:57 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 14,576
Posted By Russ Potteng
Like others stated, very tastefully done. A...

Like others stated, very tastefully done.
A lotta bang for your buck and in the long run money justifiably spent.
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 10-19-2020, 12:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,356
Posted By Russ Potteng
Wish I could teach my dog to sleep on the ceiling.

Wish I could teach my dog to sleep on the ceiling.
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 10-19-2020, 12:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,806
Posted By Russ Potteng
Great choice in interior cabinet finishing and...

Great choice in interior cabinet finishing and flooring.
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 09-01-2020, 12:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,642
Posted By Russ Potteng
Sweet set up. With the upgrades you’re slowly...

Sweet set up.
With the upgrades you’re slowly making it “Yours”
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 09-01-2020, 12:37 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,839
Posted By Russ Potteng
That full wall slide with no carpet is hard to...

That full wall slide with no carpet is hard to beat.
Congratulations on your beautiful new rig.
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 09-01-2020, 12:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,212
Posted By Russ Potteng
To fully appreciate a Foretravel and properly...

To fully appreciate a Foretravel and properly show it off we need some interior pics.
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 09-01-2020, 12:28 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,026
Posted By Russ Potteng
Small and nimble. Very cool. You got yourself...

Small and nimble. Very cool.
You got yourself there a class a sports car.
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 09-01-2020, 12:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,230
Posted By Russ Potteng
Congratulations on your new retirement! Tell...

Congratulations on your new retirement!

Tell us a little bit about your rig and specs.
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 07-13-2020, 07:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,420
Posted By Russ Potteng
Air conditioned traveling workshop. No one...

Air conditioned traveling workshop.
No one should be allowed to have it that good.

: )
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 07-05-2020, 11:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,226
Posted By Russ Potteng
Assuming you bought the two as a package that’s...

Assuming you bought the two as a package that’s pretty cool.
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 06-26-2020, 02:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,160
Posted By Russ Potteng
That’s a pretty impressive first step. : )

That’s a pretty impressive first step.
: )
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 06-02-2020, 12:26 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,403
Posted By Russ Potteng
X2.

X2.
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 06-02-2020, 12:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,829
Posted By Russ Potteng
Congratulations! What were some of the...

Congratulations!

What were some of the one-year options that you sought out?
Shoot us some interior pics when you get a chance.
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 05-30-2020, 12:35 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,403
Posted By Russ Potteng
It’s safe to say that your conversation starter...

It’s safe to say that your conversation starter wherever you go.
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 05-24-2020, 10:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,344
Posted By Russ Potteng
You definitely got a lot of bang for your buck...

You definitely got a lot of bang for your buck choosing the coach builder and year it was built.

Congratulations and wish you many wonderful and safe years traveling in your beautiful new coach!
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 05-24-2020, 10:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,413
Posted By Russ Potteng
Fantastic coach, but wouldn’t have the heart to...

Fantastic coach, but wouldn’t have the heart to carpet over those beautiful wood floors

You have a fantastic and well built coach that should serve you well for many years to come
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 05-09-2020, 12:48 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,839
Posted By Russ Potteng
Recliners sitting on a full wall slide across...

Recliners sitting on a full wall slide across from the Tele Vader. Better than any sticks and bricks.
Enjoy your beautiful day coach
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 05-02-2020, 03:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 886
Posted By Russ Potteng
Beautiful set up you have. Had any problems...

Beautiful set up you have.

Had any problems launching your boat with you coach?
Hats off to ya. I think the first few times I think it would intimidate me.
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 05-02-2020, 03:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,596
Posted By Russ Potteng
Congratulations on a beautiful coach. Would...

Congratulations on a beautiful coach.

Would love to see some interior pics.
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 04-29-2020, 04:07 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,707
Posted By Russ Potteng
Congrats! You’re in the sweet spot in your year...

Congrats!
You’re in the sweet spot in your year coach
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-22-2020, 11:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,622
Posted By Russ Potteng
Even if they were in similar condition I think...

Even if they were in similar condition I think anybody would advise you to step down a few years to get the Tiffin if the pricing was equivalent. On top of that it doesn’t even factor in the customer...
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 04-22-2020, 10:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,143
Posted By Russ Potteng
Love the steel construction and the tank capacity...

Love the steel construction and the tank capacity of those old birds.

Would love to see some interior pics if you don’t mind sharing.
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 04-22-2020, 10:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,707
Posted By Russ Potteng
Your wife and mine will get along just fine. ...

Your wife and mine will get along just fine.
“Roughing it“ For her was if room service was late.
:)
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-16-2020, 01:22 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,777
Posted By Russ Potteng
When you narrowed it down to the rig that you...

When you narrowed it down to the rig that you would like to purchase definitely pay for a professional RV inspection of your choice.
One of the byproducts of having a report is you can use it as a...
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 04-16-2020, 01:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,497
Posted By Russ Potteng
Congratulations! When Newmar picked the Ventana...

Congratulations!
When Newmar picked the Ventana lineup for the upgrade it really made a big difference.
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