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I wonder if it is stolen? I NEVER get involved with vehicles without good papers. -Riverman77

Dear ben333, Be careful what you wish for! I wonder what it felt like to be suddenly excommunicated? -Riverman77

Dear Motorhomeless, Unless you've got a lot of spare time on your hands and a bunch of extra cash saved up, I'd keep looking a little more. There is many micro-mini's, Dolphins, et al available for sale with not nearly the amount repairs needed as that Medford unit. I thought that the "shell" that you had found in Eugene was pretty cool. You don't see a mere shell being sold everyday. Did you ever learn from it's owner why the truck drove out from underneath it? -Riverman77

WOW...to the ground. What remained, reminds me of the skeleton of an old shipwreck somewhere on an ocean beach. That is really sad to see your photos. But, in an odd way, I am glad that you posted them for the rest of us to see. It just so happens that my mechanic is getting ready to weld me up a new rear bumper, spare tire rack and also weld on a couple of rear mud flaps. I will (NOW) be sure to show him your photos, prior to him getting started. -Riverman77

How about "Vote For KERRY/EDWARDS 2000!" Hey, wait a minute, weren't those guys the losers, like 13 years ago? I still frequently see the bumper stickers, though. Those folks need to wake up and get with the current times! -Riverman77

If it were me, I would have gradually slowed down to encourage him to buzz off and get away from me. -Riverman77

Our Micro-Mini's are often referred by other people as "Headbanger's". Their name calling to us folks makes sense. So, watch out when getting out! -Riverman77

Looks like a Wini Warrior to me. I'm sure someone on here will positively identify it for you, though. -Riverman77

Karin, Thanks for the invite/camping suggestion. but when my tires start rolling, they always head straight for the woods! That's what the RV is for...peace & seclusion. On your compartment locks (the other topic thread), I have to partially agree with the other posters. If a thief really wants in, he'll pop open any of your doors in only seconds. But, those keyed locks that I suggested, will keep the kids out and young adults who are just beginning their life of crime. You can install all the big ol' padlocks and chains everywhere, but those meth-heads will bring bigger prybars and get right in...remember, they're on drugs! I hope that my keyed locks suggestion is of help for you. -Riverman77

Karin, You had originally asked the question of what brand of lock folks may have used. Well, I dug up one of my packages that my locks came in. It is a "Uscan" brand, part #337486-0000-00, it also has another number: UC23058#UC381 on it. These lock sets also contained several lever styles and misc. parts to fit multiple applications. The faded price tag says $6.49 each. I've never had any problem of someone breaking into my RV - ever. The way that I see it; If a person has simple thumb turn latches on their compartment doors, a kid may be curious to open it. If a person has a keyed lock, a kid may look at the lock and continue walking on by. I hope that this is of help for you. -Riverman77

Karin, I went to my local locksmith, showed him what I wanted (thickness of the doors, the direction of the key turning and the length of the lock levers) and he ordered up 5 or 6 lock sets for me. I think that he charged me about $7.00 per lock and they were all keyed a like! And, it was a quite simple for me to install each of them. Give them a squirt of Teflon spray each year, and they never get gummed up with dirt. -Riverman77

I would totally remove and scrap the coach and turn it into a 'convertable' hillbilly flatbed. It would sure work well for hauling hay, water, propane etc. out on the farm. -Riverman77

Ya'll don't hold your breathe for too long. It doesn't appear as "toysfreak" is responding to anyone and has only posted 3 times. He has probably briefly come and gone, as some folks choose to do. -Riverman77

Gary, Quite a number of years ago, I traveled the entire Oregon coastline approximately 20-30 times. Even though it was for business and not pleasure, I sure enjoyed my coastal trips. Like you, I started in Astoria and concluded in Gold Beach. I haven't been back since those many years ago. So, I won't be able to offer you specific cool places of interest. But I can leave you with some generalities. The Oregon coast IS THE BEST on the west coast. WA and CA don't even compair. As you start your journey in the north, 'wander, explore & enjoy' all the way down to the California Redwoods. You won't be disappointed with ANY of the Oregon coast. The only thing disappointing, will be when you and your family have to go back home to the big city. -Riverman77

Near Death Experience. -Riverman77

Isabug, Thank you for the follow up response. We've all been hoping for a good outcome for you. Sounds like Linda's advice of getting tough with them, really worked out well for you! -Riverman77

Wolfie, Even if a person could locate an updated rear axle, betcha it arrives and it is made out of plastic from China! -Riverman77

Perhaps the Horizon owner is thinking he is siting on a real gold mine...'Wow! Only 14K miles'. I would be concerned if that is the actual mileage (& no odometer tampering), with such few miles, the engine, trans, rear end etc. the seals could be all dried up and rusty bearings. You need to drive your rigs and change fluids; or they whither away. Correct? If I saw ABSOLUTE proof that this rig had been properly stored indoors, at 68*F, and kept the fluids circulated, I would toss him a respectable offer....even with the crappy axle! But, we all can suspect that it has not been stored correctly for all these lonely, unused years. P.S. If the guy was asking $109,000.00 for it, I'd simply skip it and read onto the next ad. -Riverman77

Stevo, I liked your 3:12PM post best (2 posts above). You questioned the 'worth and the risks' of refilling a small $3.00 propane tank. I would urge you to do lots of homework, prior to attempting something so dangerous (& perhaps illegal). I am a NDE surviver. A few years back, an accident nearly cost my life. Now days, I enjoy life more to the fullest and (for reasons of experience) take less unnecessary risks, in everything I do. -Riverman77

Stevo, My question to you is, Why would want to do such a thing? Do you use use a bazillion of those small propane bottles each year? Or, are you on an extreme buget? I'm not trying to be awise guy. It is simply, that I may use up only a couple of those small bottles per year. And, they are not that expensive. -Riverman77

Cool find on eBay, sdboltdude. I'd probably pay NO more than $25, if they offered one closer to my Dolphin year (1988). -Riverman77

Thanks guys, for the reply. I would have never guessed what it was that was being discussed, from the previous postings. A friend of mine's Dad uses exactly one of those machines, when he sleeps at night. I simply didn't know the name of such a snoring problem. -Riverman77

Hi guys, Sorry to slow down the progress of this thread of discussion with a dumb question. Can anyone chime in with what exactly CPAP means or stands for? I've simply never heard of this term before. I'm assuming it has something to do with the stock, onboard power inverter. Thanks. -Riverman77

Mr. HUntsman, I R&R'd my H/W tank many years ago. If I recall correctly, it was held in only by the 1" sheet metal screws, all around the outside door. The hardest part of the removal was getting the H/W tank outer sheet metal "unstuck" from the bead of gray clay sealing puddy! -Riverman77

I too, have heard the very same concern as you have about these Fail Safe thermostats. I can't say for certain if it is true or not. When in doubt, I simply use the 'correct' Japanese product, right from the Dealer. -Riverman77