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03-25-2016, 07:06 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Portage, MI
Posts: 324
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Another Michigander
I've been retired for about 6 weeks, and DW has been retired 1 1/2 years. Our dream has been to tour the country for a couple years (ie FT). We're currently looking at several different MH's, trying to figure out which one would best meet our needs and be best value.
We'll be selling our current S&B (not a viable long-term as VERY handicap UNfriendly -- not an issue now but 15 years down the road may be a different story). So we're committed to FT for a couple years at least. We intend for our CRV to be our toad. Only definite goal is Washington State by Labor Day
I joined because the different forums are giving great insight as to what to look at / consider. Now how to figure out 'best value' within our budget ...
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03-25-2016, 07:48 PM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club Winnebago Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 5,292
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Hello and 
Great to have you join us! What type of MH are you thinking of? Gas vs Diesel, length, bath 1 1/2 or not, handicap accessible, new vs used?
Lots of help here, tell us more.
Best wishes,
W.D.
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03-25-2016, 08:01 PM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 423
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Welcome from another Michigander!
Been about 8 weeks since retirement for me. DW still working for a while so no long trips in our KSDP purchased last June.
Best advice I can provide is be patient and ask lots of questions. Find something you like, get it inspected and test drive before committing.
Best of luck in your search and travels!
Cheers
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Rick & Sue
Now motor homeless, 2016 4x4 F-150 AF-1
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03-25-2016, 08:28 PM
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Community Moderator
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Posts: 31,518
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Glad to have you here with us. Congratulations on your retirement. Take your time and ask questions.
Happy Trails!!
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Tony & Ruth........... FMCA#F416727
2016 London Aire 4519, Freightliner chassis, Cummins ISX, 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, Blue Ox Avail with AF1. TST 507 TPMS
No amount of money can buy you an extra second of time.
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03-25-2016, 08:31 PM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 14,595
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Are you a Upper?
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Jim J
2002 Monaco Windsor 38 PKD Cummins ISC 350 8.3L
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee w/5.7 Hemi
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03-26-2016, 04:33 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
Nor'easters Club Fleetwood Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: NH
Posts: 5,099
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Bruce & Nancy
FMCA F280542
2004 Bounder 35E
US Navy Vet.
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03-26-2016, 04:55 AM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club Spartan Chassis
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Sterling Heights, MI
Posts: 2,723
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Tricia & Dennis Lockhart
2010 Ventana 4333
Spartan MM w/Cummins 360 ISC
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03-26-2016, 01:00 PM
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Senior Member/RVM #90
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Columbus, MS
Posts: 54,771
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Welcome to IRV2! We're sure glad you joined the bunch here! 
Hope you find the perfect rig for your needs!
Good luck, happy trails, and God bless!  
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Joe & Annette
Sometimes I sits and thinks, sometimes I just sits.....
2002 Monaco Windsor 40PBT, 2013 Honda CRV AWD
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03-26-2016, 05:36 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Portage, MI
Posts: 324
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Got one!
We've done a LOT of looking and reading, some actual looks. This afternoon we found one that we think will be very good for us. I think we even got a decent deal. Will probably close on it Friday 4/1.
We will be the proud owners of a 38' 2004 Newmar Mountain Air (gasser) assuming all goes through ok. Our new home-to-be!
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03-26-2016, 07:11 PM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club Winnebago Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 5,292
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Congrats on the Mountain Aire!!
All the best to you and safe travels! Let us know how yer doin'. 
Regards,
W.D.
Don't forget to show us pics too! 
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03-26-2016, 07:20 PM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Michigan
Posts: 5,692
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Congrats on your retirement. Hope you really enjoy all the time you can spend together. We evidently have the same model you're looking at. We only 1/2 time. 6 months in MI and the other 6 in FL. We've owned our coach since 08 and love it. Hope you build many happy memories with yours. Good luck and be safe on the road. If you have any questions don't be afraid to ask. Plenty of info here.
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Steve & Sally / Hudson Our Little Pom / Heidi, Houston & HiTee Forever in our Hearts
04 NEWMAR MACA 3778 W22 / 05 PT Vert
Michigan (Summer) Michigan (Winter For Now)
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03-26-2016, 08:00 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Portage, MI
Posts: 324
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Needs vs Wants
We're currently assembling a list of things we will really need to get vs things that are nice but could do without (at least for a while). It looks like the previous owner removed a lot -- for example, there's the power cord but no hoses (those are 'need' category). Any suggestions are most welcome.
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03-26-2016, 08:08 PM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Michigan
Posts: 178
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Welcome Aboard, We also are from Michigan and new owners of a 2004 Winnebago Adventure 35U have had it for only a month. So we also have lots of questions and this seems to be a great place to ask, listen, and learn. Good Luck
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03-26-2016, 08:19 PM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club Winnebago Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 5,292
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Quote:
Originally Posted by More-Gas
Welcome Aboard, We also are from Michigan and new owners of a 2004 Winnebago Adventure 35U have had it for only a month. So we also have lots of questions and this seems to be a great place to ask, listen, and learn. Good Luck
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More Gas!!
Great to have you here on the forum!!
Please go right ahead and start a thread with any questions/comments you have. We be here a waitin' to answer!
Best regards,
W.D.
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