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Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 06-13-2012, 02:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,055
Posted By Buddy and Beverly
Thanks for your reply. I did find the Born Free...

Thanks for your reply. I did find the Born Free forum site and am reading up on them.

Beverly
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 06-12-2012, 06:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,055
Posted By Buddy and Beverly
I have noticed there are some Born Free owners on...

I have noticed there are some Born Free owners on this site. Do you tow? Seems like most Lazy Dazes I see have tow vehicles and most Born Free's that I see do not. This may not been accurate. I...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 06-11-2012, 07:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,055
Posted By Buddy and Beverly
Have questions about Born Free

We are interested in Class C's such as Born Free, Lazy Daze, Phoenix Cruiser, etc. I have some questions for Born Free owners and wondered if they have a forum dedicated to this brand. If so, can...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 04-22-2012, 10:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,878
Posted By Buddy and Beverly
One thing I liked about the little 6500 VIBE was...

One thing I liked about the little 6500 VIBE was its rounded back--not just a sharp box shape.

Schrederman: I didn't take your post as meaning to be "discouraging." I just thought it was...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 04-20-2012, 05:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,878
Posted By Buddy and Beverly
Longarrow, SmokeyWren and others, Thanks so...

Longarrow, SmokeyWren and others,

Thanks so much for your information in reply to my question. It has been very helpful, and I believe it has saved us a lot of money and grief. The Honda Pilot...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 04-20-2012, 05:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,878
Posted By Buddy and Beverly
Schrederman, After reading some the recent...

Schrederman,

After reading some the recent thread about towing and mileage under the towing section of this forum, it seems in most cases mileage drops about in half. To get 14 mpg makes me...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 04-19-2012, 09:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,878
Posted By Buddy and Beverly
Smoky Wren, Were you pulling your Nomad...

Smoky Wren,

Were you pulling your Nomad with the Odessy? The VIBE literature says the hitch weight on the model we like is 330 lbs. Can one not believe those figures? Are they based on an...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 04-19-2012, 09:38 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,878
Posted By Buddy and Beverly
Thanks for these replies. Our Pilot does have...

Thanks for these replies. Our Pilot does have the towing package, but we don't want to overload it. Also, if we can't get about 14-15 mpg highway at around 55-60 mph., we would not want to do it...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 04-18-2012, 09:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,878
Posted By Buddy and Beverly
Longarrow, Thanks for this reply. We...

Longarrow,

Thanks for this reply. We looked at the little trailer again yesterday and liked it even better than the first look. That is a good sign. It is the very small, 20', 7' wide, 9 1/2'...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 04-17-2012, 09:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,878
Posted By Buddy and Beverly
I do not know much about computers; I do not know...

I do not know much about computers; I do not know how to do "links." The article I was referring to was found by typing in "V-shaped travel trailers" on Google. It was "Hensley Hitch Towable...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 04-16-2012, 10:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,878
Posted By Buddy and Beverly
Need info about V shaped trailers

We have gotten out of motor homes and want something lightweight to do some camping. We looked at the Vibe by V-Cross (Forest River) Anyone know anything about them. We are interested in the 20'...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 03-26-2012, 11:14 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,520
Posted By Buddy and Beverly
Anyone with a Solera?

We are doing some research on a Class C on a Sprinter chassis. Is there anyone who has a Solera by Forest River? If so, what do you think of the quality? Are there any particular problems? How...
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 03-24-2011, 05:58 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 46,586
Posted By Buddy and Beverly
Thanks for all these replies. I am thankful to...

Thanks for all these replies. I am thankful to have a forum such as this to weigh pros and cons. When we bought one of our previous motor homes, I can tell you for sure we would not have bought it...
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 03-21-2011, 11:22 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 46,586
Posted By Buddy and Beverly
Thanks for this information about the Open Range...

Thanks for this information about the Open Range thread under 5th wheels. I will check it out. Your suggestion to contact some owners by private email is very good. I had not thought of that.
...
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 03-16-2011, 07:59 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 46,586
Posted By Buddy and Beverly
Thanks for these replies. We will keep on...

Thanks for these replies. We will keep on researching. Great to have this forum. My son is looking for a quality fifth wheel to pull with his 2007 Dodge 2500 FWD (diesal). He has a 32/37'...
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 03-15-2011, 07:28 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 46,586
Posted By Buddy and Beverly
Am glad I have checked this forum. My son looked...

Am glad I have checked this forum. My son looked at Open Ranges today (I was along). I tried to check the Open Range forum at the two addresses listed in this thread, and neither one seemed to...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-13-2009, 05:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,753
Posted By Buddy and Beverly
Edgray: Thanks. I have sent a private...

Edgray:

Thanks. I have sent a private message.

Beverly
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-13-2009, 06:26 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,753
Posted By Buddy and Beverly
Tom and Ellen. I haven't done a private email on...

Tom and Ellen. I haven't done a private email on this new system and don't know how. We live in SC and am interested in your information. Could you send an email to bbiggs@bellsouth.net. Thanks....
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-10-2009, 07:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,829
Posted By Buddy and Beverly
NADA value of motorhome

I looked at PPL motorhomes at their list of used diesel motorhomes SOLD in the last 12 mos. As a Tiffin owner, Tiffin coaches were the ones in which I compared the NADA wholesale and retail prices. ...
Forum: Just Conversation 03-01-2009, 03:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,992
Posted By Buddy and Beverly
These replies are very informative. I am glad...

These replies are very informative. I am glad there are ways to reorganize in order to repay debt. That is what I advocate--do the right thing. My sister did not get in this mess overnight; and as...
Forum: Just Conversation 02-28-2009, 05:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,992
Posted By Buddy and Beverly
I did not know about a chapter 11 and don't think...

I did not know about a chapter 11 and don't think that has been mentioned to my sister. She only met once with an attorney and got an overview. Also, she was so nervous and didn't have any...
Forum: Just Conversation 02-22-2009, 03:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,992
Posted By Buddy and Beverly
Thanks for these replies. To give an update, the...

Thanks for these replies. To give an update, the relative is my sister. Now, she and her husband of 11 years have parted. He was just mainly in the marriage for the big spending; and once the...
Forum: Just Conversation 02-11-2009, 02:23 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,992
Posted By Buddy and Beverly
Oh, my goodness. That is unreal. I don't think...

Oh, my goodness. That is unreal. I don't think I'll mention this to her--she's got enough problems.

Beverly
Forum: Just Conversation 02-07-2009, 05:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,992
Posted By Buddy and Beverly
Thank you for these replies. I will encourage...

Thank you for these replies. I will encourage her to seek professional help.

Beverly
Forum: Just Conversation 02-06-2009, 02:55 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,992
Posted By Buddy and Beverly
Maybe some of you know the answer to this...

Maybe some of you know the answer to this question. I have a relative who has really gotten herself in a financial mess, and the economic collapse has made things much worse.

In 2004, she bought...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 01-19-2009, 06:29 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,236
Posted By Buddy and Beverly
You know what is said about hindsight being...

You know what is said about hindsight being 20/20. From what I've read, I believe Alpine quality was better until the 2005 models, also. (I read the same thing recently on the Country Coach forum...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 01-19-2009, 05:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,807
Posted By Buddy and Beverly
Like Jim A, we have owned two Class C Lazy Daze...

Like Jim A, we have owned two Class C Lazy Daze motor homes, a 26' and a 30'. For us, if we were to downsize, it would be back to Lazy Daze. Even though they don't have slideouts, the plans are so...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 12-04-2008, 04:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,670
Posted By Buddy and Beverly
I would not consider anything other than the...

I would not consider anything other than the Powerglide. We owned an '06 Alpine, which is known as the best driving coach out there, and it was great (the driving, that is). Our '09 Bus drives even...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 11-15-2008, 06:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,684
Posted By Buddy and Beverly
To be honest, I don't know. We have not had our...

To be honest, I don't know. We have not had our coach weighed. We are not full timers and do not fill our coach full. We have very little in our basement. I actually have empty drawers and shelves...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 11-05-2008, 04:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,716
Posted By Buddy and Beverly
Big Jimbo, We second your opinion about...

Big Jimbo,

We second your opinion about brakes. We, as you probably read, traded our '06 Alpine for an Allegro Bus. Among many other things, we definitely like the brakes better, too. We spent...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 10-20-2008, 02:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,714
Posted By Buddy and Beverly
Sorry about this error. It was 2,700 miles NOT...

Sorry about this error. It was 2,700 miles NOT 27,000. It occurred to me later that I MAY have added a zero. We pushed hard, but not THAT hard.

Beverly
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 10-17-2008, 02:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,684
Posted By Buddy and Beverly
I wrote a post under the one about prices of a...

I wrote a post under the one about prices of a 43'. You can read my comments there. Want to say here that we owned an '06 Alpine that we thought drove like a dream until we drove our new Bus with...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 10-17-2008, 02:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,714
Posted By Buddy and Beverly
Just want to chime in here and say we just got...

Just want to chime in here and say we just got home from our first trip in our new '09 with the Powerglide. WE are estatic!!! It out performs our '06 Alpine by a country mile!! We can't say enough...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 08-11-2008, 11:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,134
Posted By Buddy and Beverly
In the process of organizing our new motor home,...

In the process of organizing our new motor home, I have found a knob that was on a closet door in our '06 (the door had come loose and crashed to the floor--WRV replaced it when we were there last...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 08-11-2008, 11:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,134
Posted By Buddy and Beverly
In the process of organizing our new motor home,...

In the process of organizing our new motor home, I have found a knob that was on a closet door in our '06 (the door had come loose and crashed to the floor--WRV replaced it when we were there last...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 07-21-2008, 02:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,088
Posted By Buddy and Beverly
We have had other needed things to do and have...

We have had other needed things to do and have not been out in our coach other than the 630 miles to drive it home. We are planning a month long trip in it in Sept. When we've given it a thorough...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 07-06-2008, 07:38 AM
Replies: 481
Views: 701,195
Posted By Buddy and Beverly
Is this the correct place to ask for a change...

Is this the correct place to ask for a change from Alpine owner to Tiffin owner? If not, please guide me to what I need to do. We now have a 36' '09 Allegro Bus on the Powerglide chassis.
...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 07-06-2008, 07:34 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,088
Posted By Buddy and Beverly
We have a 36' '09 Bus which we now have 630 miles...

We have a 36' '09 Bus which we now have 630 miles on. We traded from a 36' '06 Alpine, so we speak from experience about a nice handling coach. Our opinion of the Powerglide chassis is that it is...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 07-06-2008, 07:27 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,395
Posted By Buddy and Beverly
We took possession of our 36' Allegro Bus Monday....

We took possession of our 36' Allegro Bus Monday. So far, we really, really like it. We traded from a 36' '06 Alpine, and I can tell you that the ride and drive EXCEEDS the famous Alpine ride and...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 07-05-2008, 03:42 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,119
Posted By Buddy and Beverly
We moved into our Allegro Bus Monday. I can now...

We moved into our Allegro Bus Monday. I can now praise BOTH Lazy Days, the Fl dealer and Lazy Daze, the class C manufacturer in CA.

Lazy Days was excellent to deal with. We had wondered if they...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-03-2008, 01:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,042
Posted By Buddy and Beverly
We picked up our 36' '09 Allegro Bus from Lazy...

We picked up our 36' '09 Allegro Bus from Lazy Days in Florida this week. To our pleasant surprise, even in the Florida heat, we have had not one bit of "off gasing" smell.

Beverly and Buddy
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-17-2008, 01:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,591
Posted By Buddy and Beverly
Thanks TGF, Duncan Glass came out to look at...

Thanks TGF,

Duncan Glass came out to look at the motor home, and they do not want to replace the windshield. There is a crack in the fiberglass above the center bar. They were afraid they did...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-13-2008, 03:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,042
Posted By Buddy and Beverly
Neil V Many thanks for this informative...

Neil V

Many thanks for this informative reply. Doesn't look like this machine is the way to go. Guess I will be afraid to use a rented ozonator, also.

Beverly
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-13-2008, 03:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,591
Posted By Buddy and Beverly
Carolyn and Tris, We, too, had a great visit...

Carolyn and Tris,

We, too, had a great visit and are so glad you came!

I thought about calling Lazy Days, but thought I might get into a hassle about our insurance up here not wanting to pay...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-12-2008, 02:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,591
Posted By Buddy and Beverly
Rurallady, One of the good things about...

Rurallady,

One of the good things about insurance in SC (we pay more for the coverage, I'm sure), but SC law states that insurance for windshield breakage is mandatory. There is no deductible...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-12-2008, 06:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,591
Posted By Buddy and Beverly
Many thanks for these quick replies. I have...

Many thanks for these quick replies. I have contacted a local glass place; they are using Duncan Glass (a rep. from DG called me for the make of our MH). They will come here to the house to do the...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-11-2008, 04:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,042
Posted By Buddy and Beverly
Thanks for this link. I had wondered if one...

Thanks for this link. I had wondered if one needed something like the ozonator, which I assume is what motels use to remove odors.

I received an ad for an Edenpure air cleaner, which costs $227. ...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-11-2008, 04:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,591
Posted By Buddy and Beverly
Looks like I'm not thru having to ask for help...

Looks like I'm not thru having to ask for help from the good people of this forum. Today, I noticed our windshield is cracked on the driver's side (from a rock from the lawnmower). Can anybody...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-11-2008, 04:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,591
Posted By Buddy and Beverly
Looks like I'm not thru having to ask for help...

Looks like I'm not thru having to ask for help from the good people of this forum. Today, I noticed our windshield is cracked on the driver's side (from a rock from the lawnmower). Can anybody...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-10-2008, 02:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,042
Posted By Buddy and Beverly
What is the average length of time for motor...

What is the average length of time for motor homes to be free of the fumes from the formaldehyde? We bought a new Alpine in Feb. '06 that had been built in April '05. It had NO smell of...
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