CILONE/SK Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share Posted June 12, 2013 Yeah, very nice, mate. Why do you want to start working on the interior right away? I'd use what you've already got on a few trips firstly to get some value out of the kit that's already in there and second to learn what mods you need most through process of experience. As for where to travel to, I'd suggest somewhere that you can get some exercise in, given the paunch you seem to be sporting :p :p :p The paunch does not belong to me, he is the friend I brought with. He retired from the Army a few years ago and does not workout anymore. He drives armored trucks for a living and I joke that he cant put on his vest if he gets fatter. You are right about the few trips thing, but there are a few things I already have decided to do, like build a shelf thing at the end of my bed. Also the storage under that bed is only accessible from outside right know. I plan on putting a long piano hinge on it so i can lift the bed and access it from inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CILONE/SK Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share Posted June 12, 2013 surprised at how nice the interior was, though I went through a bunch of them and was surprised about it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CILONE/SK Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share Posted June 12, 2013 That is a caravan. A fine caravan at that. Also the printed out SOLD sign is nearly my favourite part. "Travel Trailer" in the states mate There was a couple looking at it when they placed the "Sold" sign on it. I was nice and joked with them, but inside, I was "get the fuck out of my shit fuckers". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eviltrailer77 Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 It's ok CIL, I gives a fuck. OLD MAN CLUB REPRESENT! On a side note I am a touch envious. Last time I went camping, we froze our asses off in a tent. Don't get me wrong I got a nice tent but all my friends had trailers or rented pop-ups from MWR, and they all made sure to rub it in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CILONE/SK Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share Posted June 12, 2013 Vashon Island, WA. It's a really badass place, 15 minute ferry from Seattle. I used to go every summer with my parents. I loved being there as a kid I'm sure yours will too, there's lots of interesting shit on the shore (i.e. geoducks that spray you with water and giant starfish). There are a lot of really nice camping areas as well. Check out the lighthouse and the beach at the Isthmus. Will do! I have to visit peeps in Seattle and that might be a place I will go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theprotester Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Haha. Fuckin' sweet. Looking forward to seeing some flicks/stories from your adventures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CILONE/SK Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share Posted June 12, 2013 Nice unit! I take my trailer out as much as I can, there are tons of spots in Rec sites and in non-gov. sites that are great to spend a weekend. I took an enclosed cargo trailer (tandem axle) and converted it into a toy hauler/sleeper combo. It's got solar power, deep cycle batts and it's an easy pull. (10 feet long) I try to get out as much as possible man! it's great to get out. You should post pics of yours. I am interested and probably more oontzers are too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CILONE/SK Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share Posted June 12, 2013 living the dream. btw it's "I bought an RV" not "a RV" ;p i loved every single National Park i ever went to. in the NW, that would include but not be limited to Olympic National Park WA (amazing. mountains to forest to meadows to jungle to ocean.) Cascades National Park WA Glacier National Park MT and i still need to visit Crater Lake OR. Did you tent in those places? None of that is far from me and I am sure I will end up there sooner or later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eviltrailer77 Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 He said "nice unit" and didn't even no homo that shit, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CILONE/SK Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share Posted June 12, 2013 congrats dude super cool i have a couple guys i work with who have Weekend Warrior RV/haulers RV across american is sorta my plan for retirement. what kind of truck you hauling that with? 2007 Dodge Nitro. I recently found out that all models and all years are made to tow 3500-3600 and with a weight distribution hitch, it goes to 5000. This is one of the reasons I bought the "Lite" version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eviltrailer77 Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Max tow weight and tongue weight are the problems I keep running in to on my shit. I should have ponied up the cash for a real truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CILONE/SK Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share Posted June 12, 2013 What part of the NW are you looking at traveling in? It is getting into the top of the season here and lots of spots are going to get crowded but can still be worth while. If you are looking at WA I would do something East of the Cascades and then a Peninsula run perhaps. I am looking at going anywhere over a 3 day weekend period, which includes WA, OR, ID, MT, UT. I can be at any of them by Saturday morning if I leave after work on Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CILONE/SK Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share Posted June 12, 2013 Finished with bumping post count answering questions. :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CILONE/SK Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share Posted June 12, 2013 Max tow weight and tongue weight are the problems I keep running in to on my shit. I should have ponied up the cash for a real truck. I thought the same thing, but I am going to go on a few trips and see how it does. My Nitro is paid off and I would rather not have another payment, since I retire in a year and a half and have to get another job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theprotester Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 auto or manual? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eviltrailer77 Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 I thought the same thing, but I am going to go on a few trips and see how it does. My Nitro is paid off and I would rather not have another payment, since I retire in a year and a half and have to get another job. Yeah, walking away from that steady Uncle Sam paycheck is kinda scary and contracting isn't what it used to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inappropriate_Responder Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Successful old man is successful. How's the insurance on this - Any special RV surcharges "slide of hand" tricks? Cool_hand 10 feet long? Pic or it didn't happen /nh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CILONE/SK Posted June 13, 2013 Author Share Posted June 13, 2013 Picked this up today I got Camping World to give me 10% off and I also got $100 for building something for someone awhile back for free, but the guy is cool and paid me when he had the money, which turned out to be today. So this cost me $90 after taxes. Actually this is more for my wife, since I cant cook worth a damn. I just wanted to get a decent grill, so she does not hate it and makes food easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CILONE/SK Posted June 13, 2013 Author Share Posted June 13, 2013 Successful old man is successful. How's the insurance on this - Any special RV surcharges "slide of hand" tricks? It added $20 to my monthly insurance. That is with $50 deductible for comprehensive and $0 Liability, but that might be switched around, do not remember. the deductables went from $0 to $1000, but only changed $10 or less in monthly payments, so I went with the $0. All I know is that it is cheap. I have USAA. I called them with the VIN and was off the phone in less then 30 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theprotester Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Those Q's are the business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CILONE/SK Posted June 13, 2013 Author Share Posted June 13, 2013 auto or manual? Auto, but the tranny has a cooling thing on it (that sounds funny) that most non-towing vehicles don't. 2007 is the first year they made it and they made it a class leader for the towing capacity. I pick it up tomorrow, so i will see how it goes. I am worried about the weight. If it sucks, i will trade the Nitro in for a small cheaper truck. It is my work truck and I am not attached to it. I also have a 1971 Jeep J2000 pickup truck: But I worry about its age. I am sure it can handle it, but I just do not know how long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theprotester Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 That old Jeep ute is awesome. Transmission oil cooler should be OK on the Nitro. We get away with a lot in Australia because it's so flat, it's the ascent that kills the box usually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CILONE/SK Posted June 13, 2013 Author Share Posted June 13, 2013 I have 33" tires on it and it runs decent, but it needs some body work on the inside floor beds. That is weird because the bed in the back is in excellent shape. I think the person before me had mats on the inside floors and let them stay wet alot. I had to install a new fuel pump a few months ago, but that only cost me $17. Were i am planning on camping the next 2-3 months, there is no real big hills, but enough to test my nitro and let me know if it can handle it. I am going someplace on Sunday to get use to it, but that is flat too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eviltrailer77 Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 It added $20 to my monthly insurance. That is with $50 deductible for comprehensive and $0 Liability, but that might be switched around, do not remember. the deductables went from $0 to $1000, but only changed $10 or less in monthly payments, so I went with the $0. All I know is that it is cheap. I have USAA. I called them with the VIN and was off the phone in less then 30 minutes. USAA is the bee knees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theprotester Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Do you need to upgrade your licence to tow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CILONE/SK Posted June 13, 2013 Author Share Posted June 13, 2013 Not in the states. I went and registered it yesterday and paid $51.49. I screw on the plate and stick the sticker to it and i am good to go. Also, the state I live in (which shall remain nameless) is pretty cheap regarding stuff like this. i also registered my nitro and bought a $10 state park pass at the same time and it only came out to around $150. This state sucks at education and other publicly funded things, but it is cheap to do stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CILONE/SK Posted June 13, 2013 Author Share Posted June 13, 2013 Not that it has ever happened, but i keep thinking that if I get into it with the wife really really bad, I now have a place to stay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theprotester Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Haha. Plush dog house for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist 666 Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 wenatchee national forest and the hoh rainforest are two of my favorite NW spots. ih8 is correct, vashon is rad, but i don't think of it as an RV type of place. I sold mine a while back and am setting my truck up more as a car camping/base camping bad ass machine. So much fun as long as your truck has a good tranny and towing capacity.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Realism Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 So much fun as long as your truck has a good tranny and towing capacity.... Shame dow doesn't come around anymore to give advice. FINGER GUNS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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