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Old Apr 27, 2023 | 04:42 PM
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And now it’s sunny with most of the snow melted.
Reminds me of western SD (home base). We got 21" a few weeks ago. Then the next week it was 80 degrees. Crazy....
 
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Old Apr 30, 2023 | 12:03 AM
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Everyone has nice shiny new equipment...here's mine. The opposite of shiny and absolutely the opposite of new. Beat to hell 2006 F-350 with the 6.0 pulling a 1991 Skyline Nomad 2815B


F-350, Skyline Nomad 2815B
 
Old Apr 30, 2023 | 08:00 AM
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Originally Posted by p38fln
Everyone has nice shiny new equipment...here's mine. The opposite of shiny and absolutely the opposite of new. Beat to hell 2006 F-350 with the 6.0 pulling a 1991 Skyline Nomad 2815B F-350, Skyline Nomad 2815B
Sweet! My equipment is still fairly new, but I'd be happy if it lasts another 20 years. Even happier if God lets me enjoy it that long!
 
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Old Apr 30, 2023 | 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by p38fln
Everyone has nice shiny new equipment...here's mine. The opposite of shiny and absolutely the opposite of new. Beat to hell 2006 F-350 with the 6.0 pulling a 1991 Skyline Nomad 2815B
No better feeling than being debt free and enjoying what you have.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2023 | 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by p38fln
Everyone has nice shiny new equipment...here's mine. The opposite of shiny and absolutely the opposite of new. Beat to hell 2006 F-350 with the 6.0 pulling a 1991 Skyline Nomad 2815B


F-350, Skyline Nomad 2815B
A setup like yours that is still in use gets more positive looks than a new rig in my opinion. Besides, as long as you are enjoying it and putting it to use, who cares what others think.

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Sweet! My equipment is still fairly new, but I'd be happy if it lasts another 20 years. Even happier if God lets me enjoy it that long!
Originally Posted by scraprat
No better feeling than being debt free and enjoying what you have.
Wise words above!
 
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Old Apr 30, 2023 | 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by p38fln
Everyone has nice shiny new equipment...here's mine. The opposite of shiny and absolutely the opposite of new. Beat to hell 2006 F-350 with the 6.0 pulling a 1991 Skyline Nomad 2815B


F-350, Skyline Nomad 2815B
I was camping with a 33 year old Class C for 6 seasons that I bought from the original owners with 24k miles on it. After living in a brand new 5th wheel I spend about the same amount of time working on the new 5th wheel as I did the 30 year old rig but the parts are quite a bit more expensive on the newer rigs. Newer isn't always better.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2023 | 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by p38fln
Everyone has nice shiny new equipment...here's mine. The opposite of shiny and absolutely the opposite of new. Beat to hell 2006 F-350 with the 6.0 pulling a 1991 Skyline Nomad 2815B


F-350, Skyline Nomad 2815B
I always had used trucks, used trailers or truck campers until I retired.
Instead of payments for a new rig while working, I invested. Then I paid cash for my nice shiney new truck, 5th and truck camper when I retired at 57 years old.
 
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Old May 1, 2023 | 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Big Mak
I always had used trucks, used trailers or truck campers until I retired.
Instead of payments for a new rig while working, I invested. Then I paid cash for my nice shiney new truck, 5th and truck camper when I retired at 57 years old.
I did the exact same thing at the same age as you, hopefully we'll enjoy it at least as long as p38fln is enjoying his rig.



 
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Old May 3, 2023 | 04:32 PM
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First pull with the new to me 7.3.
Between the 7.3, the 10 speed and long box it made a world of difference compared to the 17 6.2 SCSB. Light years better

 
Old May 4, 2023 | 09:53 PM
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ole 351 hauled this 11,500lbs one of mine from Lynchburg, TN to Norris Lake. Had a 6.0 and 6.7 truck to haul it to/from Alaska, but have since divested myself of diesels. The ole gasser wasn’t the fastest, but maintained 55-60 no problem and stopped easily.
 
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Old May 5, 2023 | 07:32 AM
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Finally got a chance to pull the camper. Love the stability of the longbox dually.
 
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Old May 5, 2023 | 03:29 PM
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Hernando Point COE

Got our first trip of the year in over at Hernando Point COE on Lake Arkabutla, a little south of Memphis.




 
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Old May 9, 2023 | 02:05 PM
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very nice and peaceful
 
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Old May 9, 2023 | 05:27 PM
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Took the camper out to the beach. First trip of the season.
 
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