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Jarhead

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  • Birthday 02/28/1938

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    Clarkdale Az

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    History, philosophy, poetry, golf, tennis, scuba

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  1. I'm looking at a 1997 Chinook Concourse SE with the Ford V8...Probably 12 MPG max...What I really like about this model is the seamless fiberglass construction...no leaks ...has a full sized bed with side door access...108,000 miles for under $25,000...21' with canopy, 2 year old tires with low mileage, generator has 516 hrs on it, and solar panels mounted...well maintained with papers...What is your opinion on this model...Thanks, Larry
  2. Good info...Thanks Derek...
  3. Ordering those books right now from Amazon...Thanks
  4. Bob...Thanks for the reply...Again, I assumed all was built by Toyota, thus contributing to the assumption of reliability...Much to learn... That is one huge RV...Much too big for me at this point...Must have been quite a switch going from a pop-up to a diesel motor home...I still want the comfort and RV's in the 18 to 22 foot range seem like a good fit for me at this time...Thanks again for the info...Larry
  5. Thanks Linda...I'm excited, I'm motivated...If I have to learn how to repair and maintain my RV then I will...If it is in a book I can learn it...If it isn't in a book then I have lots of giving folks, like you, to go to for help...Maybe one day I can return the help with some of my own...Larry
  6. Jim...I see that I have much to learn before I take the dive...But take the dive I will, and soon...My research has been narrowly focused on the vehicle, not so much on the esoterica of living on the road...I'll take your welcomed advice and check out those internet sites that provide that information...Never imagined this undertaking would be so challenging, both from a personal viewpoint and basic nuts and bolts stuff...Thought I would just hop in an RV and hit the road Jack...No way...knowledge is power, and I sure need a lot of that... Thanks, Jim...Semper Fi, my friend...Larry
  7. That's what happens when you assume something...I thought Toyota was still producing the Dolphin...Are there still available parts for Toyota MH's...?...I think I want to start small, learn how to cope on the road, and then maybe transition to a class A...MPG is an important consideration, but so is comfort and livability...Maybe I should consider a Toyota Tundra pulling a 5th wheel...So many options, so little time...I thought I had it all figured out, but find I'm not only a newbie to RVing, but a very uninformed one at that...Thanks for the info, John...
  8. Well, I ain't kissing no frogs !!! As mentioned earlier, perhaps I would be better served buying a new or newer MH ...I'm ready for the challenge of the open road, but my conservative soul wants reliability first and foremost...reliability in the mechanical realm particularly... Reading as much info I could glean I found Toyota to be the most highly rated MH for reliability....There will be my focus...Thanks for the info and perhaps Linda will advise if that couple has a project for sale...thanks again...
  9. Semper Fi, Jim...Yes, tires are probably the most important consideration where maintenance is concerned...Good info...getting maintenance records is a good idea...lots to consider when buying a pre-owned motorhome...Thanks
  10. Thanks for all that good info, Bob...Are RV repairs that expensive..?...Heck, I can buy a small refrigerator new for under 200 bucks...Is there something different with RV reefers..? I totally agree with the tire info...Where is the Mfg date located...?
  11. Perhaps I would be better served just buying a new Toyota motor home...I'm mechanically challenged with little skill understanding a good cooling system from one that may be on its last legs... Ignition system, generator, etc no clue...Perhaps I should rethink hitting the road with so little knowledge... Automatic vs manual, 4 cyl vs 6 cyl, mileage vs power, all a bit overwhelming for a guy that has just maintained and improved his landlocked home...Thanks so much for all the great input...you have given me much to consider...
  12. Linda, Thank you...I'm not retired from the service...served my 4 and out...Will check this out for sure, as mentioned earlier...Also, I would like to know which model is best for reliability under $25000.00...Thanks again for the reply....
  13. Thanks Derek...I think those facilities are for active duty families only...I'll look into that though...
  14. I have done my due diligence and found Toyota to be the best fit for me...size, comfort, milage, reliability...Now I am looking for a Toyhome and planning on RVing full time...After reading a lot of the posts in this forum I have been very impressed with the friendly sharing of knowledge and advice for those starting a new life on the road...Suffice it to say, I lost my wife last year and after considerable thought, I decided to hit the road, see this wonderful nation, meet new people, and confront and learn new challenges that living on the road offers...I cannot think of a better way to express my strong desire to visit many of those I served with years ago that are scattered all across America...I'm looking for a Toyhome under $20,000...What is the best RV club to join for campgrounds, fees, and services..? Whatever advice you can give this newbie would be humbly appreciated...Thank you
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