shandamac

I think an 18' is perfect for 1 or 2 people. Travel with a pop up or pole canopy (if you don't have an awning) and a couple of camp chairs. For a stay longer than a day or 2, you'll want to be able to have a dry outside space to stretch out a bit. Storage is a huge issue, even for 2 people. Once your parked you can store some things in the cab or outside. You must be very familiar/comfortable with your traveling companion. If not, then an 18 footer is not for you. I love my 18' Sunrader. Sometimes, I'm amazed when I step outside, because she feels so much bigger on the inside than she looks on the outside. Wish I was closer to give you the tour. Best wishes on your search. shandamac

Money!......no......Time?!......shoot......Money!.......sure, ok......I'll stick with "Money" for now. Oh, and RE: gas mileage. WIND!!! Sadie's mpg really suffers when she's fighting the wind. Kenny, have you posted pictures of the inside? Glad to see your enjoying your new toy. shanda

Hey Doug, Welcome to the Family!!!!!! Pictures are totally cool! We'd really enjoy updates as you fix up your new toy. Keep us posted! Shanda

I'd say, "You get an "A" for gutsiness!!!" But that's half the fun now isn't it? All depends on how long it's been sitting. Sadie sat for 4 or 5 years before I bought her. Carb was clogged, gas was bad, tires were bad, brake fluid low. Check out those items on your new Nook..... along with oil/fluids.... at least it's a start. Wishing you a safe and restful trip home. shanda

hi ya Kenny!!! Welcome to the forum!!!!!! You got the toy bug!!!! Aint it great!!!! Shanda

BajaD, That is "livin' the dream"! Thanks for sharing Glen with us. s

Oh Wow Robert!!!! Those pictures are amazing!!!!!! Thanks for sharing. shanda

It all looks fantastic! Great job Greg!

That is so cool!!! My fav.....The Pink Ape.

Wow...if the pictures are that beautiful, I have no doubt that actually "being there" was total heaven! Lovely!

Kevin, That was an awesome presentation! I've now added the back-up camera to Sadie's wish list. (My husband thanks you... ) shanda

81 Sunrader - occasionally seen cruising the streets of Tecumseh, Shawnee, Norman and OKC, Oklahoma (big outa state plans for next year tho).

oooohhhh...It's beautiful!!!!!!!! Great job. The fabric is gorgeous!!!

Now I get it. Probably some blocker on my office computer. All good on the home system. Whew.

Greg mentioned a few weeks ago that he'd be updating them soon. Bet he's working on it while he's traveling. I wanna know what the little Icon thing under our Avatars means. Any quesses?

Oh wow!!! That's really neat and so SMART!!!! I'd be willing to buy a set and rig them for Sadie's closet. (Of course, I know nothing about wiring...guess it's a good thing they're cheap.) What's the little blue thing in the picture? What kind of splicing did you do? Can you post some pictures of connections and fuse box? How do you turn them on and off? Am I asking too many questions? Very cool!!! shanda

S.H. My 2 cents: I agree with Maineah. If your rattling a/c blows cold air, I'd definitely try to replace the gasket first to minimize the vibration and noise that scares the poor kitty before opting for a swamp cooler swap out. Sadie has a Recair evaporative cooler (not by my choice). It's bareable enough if sitting directly under it on a hot dry day/evening with the windows open for extra ventilation, but it is not cold. The moist air is heavy and does not travel throughout the house either. If you add that to an already humid environment (say....most of Oklahoma, Texas....heck, the South in general), you'd find yourself in one sticky, potentially moldy situation. Since most of my trips with Sadie so far have been in the Fall and Winter, I've not been in a hurry to remove the swamp cooler. I've used it only a few times since I got it cleaned out a month or so ago. (I sometimes go out to the motorhome to practice my fiddle or read in peace.) I have to sit right underneath it to feel the cooler air. Another draw back: Once the pump fills the reservoir, the water sits in the reservoir, even if it's not all evaporated out; another potentially moldy monster. Oh, and a swamp cooler adds one more water line to winterize. Eventually, I'll be trading Sadie's out for a roof top vented fan that pulls air in through the windows. Unless your travels take you to mainly desert like air conditions (I guess that might be high altitudes too), then a swamp cooler is not the way to go. Some of the owners on this forum have some really great ideas for building up and insulating between the a/c and the roof. Keep reading past posts, and don't be afraid to ask lots of questions. We love talking about our toys. (Yes....I could rattle on even longer.) Best wishes on your a/c adventure. shanda

Looks great Greg!!!!!!! Thanks for taking such great care of us!!!! shanda

Better yet, we could get Pam to ice up the Pacifico, and we could have us a rip roarin' Sand,Wax, and Buff Party. A friend of mine used a vibrating (sheet) sander with fine grit paper on his boat. He said those are easier to control than belt or orbital sanders (no gouging). He did not recommend re applying clear coat, just marine wax and regular maintenance. SunSis P, I'm still learning all the tips and tricks of this forum, and I'm pretty new to the RVing thing myself. Would love to hear about anything you learn as you go along too. Email me directly at smcdonald2@allstate.com anytime. shanda

Hey Sunrader Sis! Welcome to the forum!!!! I've heard several on the site recommend 3M Marine fiberglass restorer and wax http://www.shop3m.com/60980106938.html . (I imagine most marine products would work once you sluff off that scaley stuff....The attached link has all kinds of 3M fiberglass goodies. I'll be trying the restorer out on Sadie as soon as I get a decently cool day off.) You know that you'll have to post pictures of your new toy and your progress. Get a copy of Bob Livingston's Time Life RV Repair and Maintenance Guide (bought mine used here> http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw?url=s...vingston%27s+rv and a Chilton's for an 86 Toyota Pickup like here> http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw?url=s...4+toyota+pickup and this should be a good start to your toy library. If you need copies of manuals for specific things, like your fridge, or water pump, or toilet....just holler and someone here will point you in the right direction, (maye even fax/email you a copy.) The toy gurus on this site are amazing. I've learned so much by just reading past posts. (Parusing past posts will keep you busy until your RV and Chilton' manuals arrive in the mail, oh, and so will polishing and fixing up your toy ) Don't forget to keep us posted on your projects. shanda

Yeah Noreen!!!! Pictures?!?!?!? Would love to see how you're fixing up your toy!!! shanda