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Posted By tigerGUY

No gooseneck for me.

No gooseneck for me.

Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

06-10-2021, 06:43 AM

Replies: 114

Views: 29,390

Posted By tigerGUY

VanLeigh is the most open group, IMO. We went on...

VanLeigh is the most open group, IMO. We went on a 1 hour tour that last almost 3 hours. I spent over 40 years in commercial construction and had loads of questions answered regarding many "why's"....

Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

06-09-2021, 07:20 AM

Replies: 114

Views: 29,390

Posted By tigerGUY

I just had Lippert provide me a new Flex Air pin...

I just had Lippert provide me a new Flex Air pin box. Our Roto Flex crapped out. They also paid for installation. The only conceivable reason is the Roto Flex has a design flaw with the rubber pad....

Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

05-19-2021, 04:11 PM

Replies: 114

Views: 29,390

Posted By tigerGUY

New tinted window for your door is around $100...

New tinted window for your door is around $100 and easy to replace. I did it with my wife's help.

Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

05-19-2021, 03:45 PM

Replies: 9

Alliance by Paradigm

Views: 5,688

Posted By tigerGUY

The biggest beef I have with my Grand Design is...

The biggest beef I have with my Grand Design is the quality of the materials, or lack thereof. Having been in the commercial construction industry for over 40 years, my eye for good materials and...

Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

03-24-2021, 09:05 AM

Replies: 15

Build Quality Confusion

Views: 5,455

Posted By tigerGUY

I don't agree with Grand Design being good...

I don't agree with Grand Design being good quality. We own a 2018 Model 375RES Solitude. Bought from original owner less than a year old. Have replaced main HVAC; microwave/convection oven; caulked...

Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

03-24-2021, 07:11 AM

Replies: 8

Vanleigh insulation

Views: 3,231

Posted By tigerGUY

I was going to suggest a factory tour. The...

I was going to suggest a factory tour. The gentleman denouncing VanLeigh obviously hasn't taken one. My wife and I have. I have pics out my hindend of the VL process. And it IS ALL THAT.

Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

11-22-2020, 05:08 PM

Replies: 33

Grand Design Solitude questions

Views: 13,805

Posted By tigerGUY

GD has treated us, second Owners, like we robbed...

GD has treated us, second Owners, like we robbed them. We couldn't get any help clearing up why 2018 parts are on a 2017 VIN # 375RES Solitude that was advertised as a 2018 and paid at 2018 pricing....

Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

08-02-2020, 04:41 PM

Replies: 43

Game Changing Design for Fifth wheels

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Posted By tigerGUY

The wife and I own a 2017 Grand Design 375RES...

The wife and I own a 2017 Grand Design 375RES Solitude. We don't come close to filling either the front 9rback storage. Back storage has a slide out bin that will hold up to 800 pounds. It stays cool...

Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

08-02-2020, 09:32 AM

Replies: 56

5th wheel advice please

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Posted By tigerGUY

That would be your opinion. My opinion is based...

That would be your opinion. My opinion is based on an almost 2 your tour in the factory in Burnsville MS and having looked at most of their models. You apparently own a Keystone. I digress.

Forum: Full-Timers

08-02-2020, 08:48 AM

Replies: 26

Another one decides to go FT.....YIKES!

Views: 2,963

Posted By tigerGUY

Just do it!

Just do it!

Forum: Full-Timers

08-02-2020, 08:45 AM

Replies: 93

F/T regrets?

Views: 14,550

Posted By tigerGUY

March 2019 we sold our home, cars and anything we...

March 2019 we sold our home, cars and anything we didn't want to take with us. We bought a 2018 Grand Design 5th Wheel(very loud groan for never ending corrections of inferior quality in workmanship...

Forum: New Rig Show-Off!

04-07-2020, 08:06 PM

Replies: 14

Travel Supreme 42DS04 2005

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Posted By tigerGUY

Did you take driving lessons prior to heading...

Did you take driving lessons prior to heading home? Previous personal experience? Or watched 3 pertinent YouTube videos, fire up a bowl of medicinal herb and then take off? Asking for a friend.

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

04-07-2020, 08:00 PM

Replies: 115

Which Wax ?

Views: 27,193

Posted By tigerGUY

Come on fellows...Call a local that specializes...

Come on fellows...Call a local that specializes in large boats, buses, RVs and nuclear warheads. If you can afford it, call a small business. Rely on Google or other company reviews. Help these...

Forum: Military / Veteran RVing

04-07-2020, 06:45 PM

Replies: 80

Fake Vietnam Vet

Views: 13,110

Posted By tigerGUY

Your period? ;-)

Your period? ;-)

Loan your RV to Health care workers so their family stays safe

04-03-2020, 07:12 PM

Replies: 14

Views: 1,492

Posted By tigerGUY

Excellent question. Welllllll? Are you ready?

Excellent question. Welllllll? Are you ready?

Loan your RV to Health care workers so their family stays safe

04-03-2020, 07:11 PM

Replies: 14

Views: 1,492

Posted By tigerGUY

Meh. I don't need that crap.

Meh. I don't need that crap.

04-01-2020, 05:22 PM

Replies: 112

Keeping this in perspective

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Posted By tigerGUY

I hate stats people....other than CFB.

I hate stats people....other than CFB.

03-22-2020, 04:36 PM

Replies: 293

Sticky: Park Closures due to COVID-19 concerns

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Posted By tigerGUY

If I had the home I owned in Jacksonville, FL...

If I had the home I owned in Jacksonville, FL until March 28, 2019, I still wouldn't go home. I'm in a place so isolated it's not funny...Bolivar Peninsula in Texas. The beach is 2 blocks away. I...

Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

03-22-2020, 03:00 PM

Replies: 3

Advice

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Posted By tigerGUY

It will actually help.

It will actually help.

03-20-2020, 10:15 AM

Replies: 153

How's the virus going to affect us RV'rs this year?

Views: 22,980

Posted By tigerGUY

We're full timers. We're staying on the Bolivar...

We're full timers. We're staying on the Bolivar Peninsula in Texas. VERY isolated. The only grocery store doesn't allow panic buying. The people are different here. I've already spoken with the Owner...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

03-18-2020, 10:27 AM

Replies: 5

Oasis Zone Fault

Views: 724

Posted By tigerGUY

I gotta say that I thoroughly enjoy this site....

I gotta say that I thoroughly enjoy this site. We're coming up on our 1st anniversary of selling everything and jumping into the RV world feet first. I've made some costly mistakes. Since finding...

03-17-2020, 06:32 PM

Replies: 23

Using a Campground for Social Distancing

Views: 2,433

Posted By tigerGUY

We have found ourselves on Bolivar Peninsula in...

We have found ourselves on Bolivar Peninsula in Texas. It's isolated. We usually spend a month wherever we go. I'm looking at a 2-3 month stay, or longer, as my wife's immune system is in the dirt....

Forum: Just Conversation

03-02-2020, 09:48 AM

Replies: 131

You're How Old?

Views: 21,442

Posted By tigerGUY

I remember when milk was delivered. I remember...

I remember when milk was delivered. I remember when you picked up the phone...no rotary dial...and the operator would say "number please". My Mother's family was in the men's clothing business. I...

Forum: Military / Veteran RVing

03-02-2020, 09:05 AM

Replies: 9

North Dakota and Montana Famcamps

Views: 890

Posted By tigerGUY

Let me ask a stupid question....are Famcamps...

Let me ask a stupid question....are Famcamps strictly for military families? Or vary from base to base? TIA

Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems

03-01-2020, 08:55 AM

Replies: 1,435

Fuel Discount Program.....to good to be true?

Views: 308,216

Posted By tigerGUY

Have had it a couple of months. Primarily found ...

Have had it a couple of months. Primarily found on Interstates. I'll fuel this morning in Boloxi. You'll find diesel prices as high as $2.57. Loves on I-10? $1.94.

02-25-2020, 02:00 PM

Replies: 71

How often do you use your RV??

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Posted By tigerGUY

Sold the house last March. We usually stay a ...

Sold the house last March. We usually stay a month at a location. I make sure we're booked 2 months ahead. If we can't go and get what we want in an area, I search elsewhere. I use Good Sams, ...

02-08-2020, 05:15 AM

Replies: 126

Where to avoid?

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Posted By tigerGUY

Then you're myopic. I thought of more appropriate...

Then you're myopic. I thought of more appropriate names, but I've given up name calling.

02-07-2020, 05:33 PM

Replies: 126

Where to avoid?

Views: 21,721

Posted By tigerGUY

Nothing to see in Florida if you're an asshat...

Nothing to see in Florida if you're an asshat that wears the dunce cap. No?

Forum: Just Conversation

12-20-2019, 04:22 AM

Replies: 1,487

Views: 197,308

Posted By tigerGUY

Until Notre Dame truly joins a conference, Notre...

Until Notre Dame truly joins a conference, Notre Dame is what it is. When the current contract with NBC expires, they won't get another contract nearly as lucrative....if they extend it at all. The...

Forum: Just Conversation

12-20-2019, 04:15 AM

Replies: 1,487

Views: 197,308

Posted By tigerGUY

They're never going to Super Conferences. There...

They're never going to Super Conferences. There aren't enough teams with the financial wherewithal to support 8 conferences. Why the heck would my Clemson Tigers want to leave the ACC? Makes zero...

Forum: RV'ing Humor & Crazy but True Stories

12-07-2019, 08:55 AM

Replies: 127

The RV Park Name GAME

Views: 16,850

Posted By tigerGUY

Cussing at whatever you're fixing DIY.

Cussing at whatever you're fixing DIY.

Forum: Just Conversation

11-11-2019, 05:55 AM

Replies: 1,487

Views: 197,308

Posted By tigerGUY

Clemson...B2B 15-0. Bank on it. Brent Venables is...

Clemson...B2B 15-0. Bank on it. Brent Venables is the best DC in CFB.

Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

11-01-2019, 09:47 AM

Replies: 53

What are the good brands of 5er’s?

Views: 10,032

Posted By tigerGUY

I bought a 1 year old Solitude 375RES in April....

I bought a 1 year old Solitude 375RES in April. Thank God I bought an Extended Warranty from a reputable company. We're ridding ourselves of this thing in February. Over advertised...under and badly...

Forum: Just Conversation

09-27-2019, 08:13 AM

Replies: 1,487

Views: 197,308

Posted By tigerGUY

Clemson Tigers B2B 15-0

Clemson Tigers B2B 15-0

Forum: RV'ing Humor & Crazy but True Stories

09-08-2019, 12:50 PM

Replies: 213

$15/hr Burgers?

Views: 35,142

Posted By tigerGUY

As a Clemson fan, we have a tradition of taking...

As a Clemson fan, we have a tradition of taking $2 bills (stamped with an orange tiger paw) to Bowl games. I went to my first Bowl game in 1977. Never had a problem until the last few years. I have...

Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

09-01-2019, 03:37 PM

Replies: 19

Do I have enough truck

Views: 2,441

Posted By tigerGUY

Just buy a F350 diesel dually. The 6.7 can tow...

Just buy a F350 diesel dually. The 6.7 can tow 32500. It's safer in a dually. I worry about nothing traveling. I also monitor tire pressure like a hawk.

Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

09-01-2019, 03:21 PM

Replies: 48

Auto Levelers

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Posted By tigerGUY

We had never RV'ed before March. We sold our home...

We had never RV'ed before March. We sold our home in 1 day. We had an estate sale company sell all of our belongs we didn't take with us. Bought a 2016 F350 6.7 Deisel dually that can pull 32.5k....

Forum: Just Conversation

08-22-2019, 02:13 PM

Replies: 1,487

Views: 197,308

Posted By tigerGUY

Born and raised a Clemson Tiger. Attended my...

Born and raised a Clemson Tiger. Attended my first game 57 years ago. Saw our first NC in 1981 in Miami. Going to New Orleans for this year's game.

Forum: Vendor Spotlight (Deals, Announcements & More)

08-21-2019, 11:36 AM

Replies: 16

Keep Mice Out With Fresh Cab Rodent Repellent

Views: 3,487

Posted By tigerGUY

I swear by Tomu Ultrasonic Pest Repellers. Ran...

I swear by Tomu Ultrasonic Pest Repellers. Ran the suckers off within 36 hours. Put them in the basement as well.

Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

08-17-2019, 04:30 PM

Replies: 33

Grand Design Solitude questions

Views: 13,805

Posted By tigerGUY

My wife and I are going to take a $12k hit in...

My wife and I are going to take a $12k hit in February when we replace this 375RES SOLITUDE we bought this March. Horrible materials used and outright lying about "solid wood". Piss poor appliances....

Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

08-17-2019, 12:06 PM

Replies: 9

Seeking Quality

Views: 1,418

Posted By tigerGUY

The wife and I started full timing in March of...

The wife and I started full timing in March of this year. Our best investment was a 2016 F350 6.7 Diesel Dually. Less than 37k miles. Pulls 32500 lbs. S T R O N G engine that should last us many,...