On Thu, 21 Sep 2017 12:10:31 -0400, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:

I have told ... ummm... "asked" my wife not to fill this little camper
up with all her "stuff" like she has in the past.

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Good luck with that. :-)

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On Thursday, 21 September 2017 11:31:38 UTC-3, John H wrote:
On Thu, 21 Sep 2017 06:50:28 -0700 (PDT), True North wrote:

On Thursday, 21 September 2017 09:13:37 UTC-3, Mr. Luddite wrote:
Just bought a "camper" for ****s and grins.

It's not a traveling hotel suite though. Little, 17 foot
"hybrid" ... the type that the ends fold out forming a queen bed on one
end and a full bed on the other.

Bought it from a friend who is up-sizing. He took meticulous care of it
(reminds me of you) and all it needed was a new battery. Canvas covers
for the ends are like new because he always covered them with a tarp
when in use.

Only weighs 2900 lbs dry, so the GMC Canyon handles it with no problem.
It is rated to tow up to 7,000 lbs.

Plan is for local trips once in a while, just as a diversion and
something to do. Probably spend some weekends or maybe a week or so
down at that campsite in Bourne that overlooks the Cape Cod Canal.


Thought you mentioned a modest sized travel trailer a while back...or does that belong to the wife?

I've been thinking of a hybrid trailer in that size range but they've gotten very expensive up here since our dollar dropped in value. Used to see the new trailers in the $18K range but now closer to $25K

You were thinking of one a couple years back. Here you go!

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-travel-trail...ationFlag=true


See what I mean...11 years old and they still want over $5K for it. Doesn't even look like a 12 footer...maybe a ten.

BTW..wife wouldn't go for it....no bathroom.

On Thursday, 21 September 2017 12:06:02 UTC-3, Mr. Luddite wrote:
On 9/21/2017 10:31 AM, John H wrote:
On Thu, 21 Sep 2017 06:50:28 -0700 (PDT), True North wrote:

On Thursday, 21 September 2017 09:13:37 UTC-3, Mr. Luddite wrote:
Just bought a "camper" for ****s and grins.

It's not a traveling hotel suite though. Little, 17 foot
"hybrid" ... the type that the ends fold out forming a queen bed on one
end and a full bed on the other.

Bought it from a friend who is up-sizing. He took meticulous care of it
(reminds me of you) and all it needed was a new battery. Canvas covers
for the ends are like new because he always covered them with a tarp
when in use.

Only weighs 2900 lbs dry, so the GMC Canyon handles it with no problem.
It is rated to tow up to 7,000 lbs.

Plan is for local trips once in a while, just as a diversion and
something to do. Probably spend some weekends or maybe a week or so
down at that campsite in Bourne that overlooks the Cape Cod Canal.


Thought you mentioned a modest sized travel trailer a while back...or does that belong to the wife?

I've been thinking of a hybrid trailer in that size range but they've gotten very expensive up here since our dollar dropped in value. Used to see the new trailers in the $18K range but now closer to $25K

You were thinking of one a couple years back. Here you go!

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-travel-trail...ationFlag=true



The one I just bought looks exactly like this one. Paid 5K for it.

http://img.scgpix.com/listimg/img1_1116/22/img_oWQhoakv7hIoICj_r.jpg


That's a bit more like it. Let me know when you get tired of this one. ;-)

On Thursday, 21 September 2017 12:23:08 UTC-3, Mr. Luddite wrote:
On 9/21/2017 11:18 AM, Tim wrote:
Mr. Luddite
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The one I just bought looks exactly like this one. Paid 5K for it.

http://img.scgpix.com/listimg/img1_1116/22/img_oWQhoakv7hIoICj_r.jpg
....

That kind of reminds me of johns first camper only with added rip-outs...sort of.



I am into "downsizing". My next boat will be an 8 footer. :-)



I believe we do get smarter as we age...at least when we're still in our '60s

On Thursday, 21 September 2017 12:54:10 UTC-3, John H wrote:
On Thu, 21 Sep 2017 11:05:53 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" wrote:

On 9/21/2017 10:31 AM, John H wrote:
On Thu, 21 Sep 2017 06:50:28 -0700 (PDT), True North wrote:

On Thursday, 21 September 2017 09:13:37 UTC-3, Mr. Luddite wrote:
Just bought a "camper" for ****s and grins.

It's not a traveling hotel suite though. Little, 17 foot
"hybrid" ... the type that the ends fold out forming a queen bed on one
end and a full bed on the other.

Bought it from a friend who is up-sizing. He took meticulous care of it
(reminds me of you) and all it needed was a new battery. Canvas covers
for the ends are like new because he always covered them with a tarp
when in use.

Only weighs 2900 lbs dry, so the GMC Canyon handles it with no problem.
It is rated to tow up to 7,000 lbs.

Plan is for local trips once in a while, just as a diversion and
something to do. Probably spend some weekends or maybe a week or so
down at that campsite in Bourne that overlooks the Cape Cod Canal.


Thought you mentioned a modest sized travel trailer a while back...or does that belong to the wife?

I've been thinking of a hybrid trailer in that size range but they've gotten very expensive up here since our dollar dropped in value. Used to see the new trailers in the $18K range but now closer to $25K

You were thinking of one a couple years back. Here you go!

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-travel-trail...ationFlag=true



The one I just bought looks exactly like this one. Paid 5K for it.

http://img.scgpix.com/listimg/img1_1116/22/img_oWQhoakv7hIoICj_r.jpg

Nice! That might be a bit much for his Highlander (or whatever he's running now). That's almost the
size we started with - 19'.

What did you do with that Sprinter chassi'd rig you had? That would be perfect for trips to the
cape.



Say what?
My Highlander is rated for 5000 lbs....down to 4000 when the safety factor of 80% is added in.
Richard said his new trailer weighs 2900 lbs.

I thought you taught high school math to those inner city kids.... oh wait a minute, they didn't do so well, eh!

On 9/21/2017 1:50 PM, True North wrote:
On Thursday, 21 September 2017 12:54:10 UTC-3, John H wrote:
On Thu, 21 Sep 2017 11:05:53 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" wrote:

On 9/21/2017 10:31 AM, John H wrote:
On Thu, 21 Sep 2017 06:50:28 -0700 (PDT), True North wrote:

On Thursday, 21 September 2017 09:13:37 UTC-3, Mr. Luddite wrote:
Just bought a "camper" for ****s and grins.

It's not a traveling hotel suite though. Little, 17 foot
"hybrid" ... the type that the ends fold out forming a queen bed on one
end and a full bed on the other.

Bought it from a friend who is up-sizing. He took meticulous care of it
(reminds me of you) and all it needed was a new battery. Canvas covers
for the ends are like new because he always covered them with a tarp
when in use.

Only weighs 2900 lbs dry, so the GMC Canyon handles it with no problem.
It is rated to tow up to 7,000 lbs.

Plan is for local trips once in a while, just as a diversion and
something to do. Probably spend some weekends or maybe a week or so
down at that campsite in Bourne that overlooks the Cape Cod Canal.


Thought you mentioned a modest sized travel trailer a while back...or does that belong to the wife?

I've been thinking of a hybrid trailer in that size range but they've gotten very expensive up here since our dollar dropped in value. Used to see the new trailers in the $18K range but now closer to $25K

You were thinking of one a couple years back. Here you go!

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-travel-trail...ationFlag=true



The one I just bought looks exactly like this one. Paid 5K for it.

http://img.scgpix.com/listimg/img1_1116/22/img_oWQhoakv7hIoICj_r.jpg

Nice! That might be a bit much for his Highlander (or whatever he's running now). That's almost the
size we started with - 19'.

What did you do with that Sprinter chassi'd rig you had? That would be perfect for trips to the
cape.




Say what?
My Highlander is rated for 5000 lbs....down to 4000 when the safety factor of 80% is added in.
Richard said his new trailer weighs 2900 lbs.

I thought you taught high school math to those inner city kids.... oh wait a minute, they didn't do so well, eh!


The dry weight is 2,930 lbs. Cargo carrying capacity is 1,200 lbs. So,
loaded to full legal capacity you'd be at 4,130 lbs. Seems your
Highlander should do ok as long as you install a brake controller for
the trailer. I am right where I wanted to be. Canyon is rated at 7,000
lbs max.

I get a kick out of how many people claim, "It tows like there is
nothing there". If I didn't "know" it was there, I'd immediately pull
over and go looking for it. :-)

On Thursday, September 21, 2017 at 1:50:03 PM UTC-4, True North wrote:
On Thursday, 21 September 2017 12:54:10 UTC-3, John H wrote:
On Thu, 21 Sep 2017 11:05:53 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" wrote:

On 9/21/2017 10:31 AM, John H wrote:
On Thu, 21 Sep 2017 06:50:28 -0700 (PDT), True North wrote:

On Thursday, 21 September 2017 09:13:37 UTC-3, Mr. Luddite wrote:
Just bought a "camper" for ****s and grins.

It's not a traveling hotel suite though. Little, 17 foot
"hybrid" ... the type that the ends fold out forming a queen bed on one
end and a full bed on the other.

Bought it from a friend who is up-sizing. He took meticulous care of it
(reminds me of you) and all it needed was a new battery. Canvas covers
for the ends are like new because he always covered them with a tarp
when in use.

Only weighs 2900 lbs dry, so the GMC Canyon handles it with no problem.
It is rated to tow up to 7,000 lbs.

Plan is for local trips once in a while, just as a diversion and
something to do. Probably spend some weekends or maybe a week or so
down at that campsite in Bourne that overlooks the Cape Cod Canal.


Thought you mentioned a modest sized travel trailer a while back...or does that belong to the wife?

I've been thinking of a hybrid trailer in that size range but they've gotten very expensive up here since our dollar dropped in value. Used to see the new trailers in the $18K range but now closer to $25K

You were thinking of one a couple years back. Here you go!

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-travel-trail...ationFlag=true



The one I just bought looks exactly like this one. Paid 5K for it.

http://img.scgpix.com/listimg/img1_1116/22/img_oWQhoakv7hIoICj_r.jpg

Nice! That might be a bit much for his Highlander (or whatever he's running now). That's almost the
size we started with - 19'.

What did you do with that Sprinter chassi'd rig you had? That would be perfect for trips to the
cape.



Say what?
My Highlander is rated for 5000 lbs....down to 4000 when the safety factor of 80% is added in.
Richard said his new trailer weighs 2900 lbs.

I thought you taught high school math to those inner city kids.... oh wait a minute, they didn't do so well, eh!

That's dry weight. Once you get it loaded up with your stuff, LP and water, it'll be knocking on 4k lbs.

10:56 AMJohn H
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On Thu, 21 Sep 2017 08:18:21 -0700 (PDT), Tim wrote:

Mr. Luddite
- show quoted text -
The one I just bought looks exactly like this one. Paid 5K for it.

http://img.scgpix.com/listimg/img1_1116/22/img_oWQhoakv7hIoICj_r.jpg
....

That kind of reminds me of johns first camper only with added rip-outs...sort of.

I think those are referred to as 'pop-outs'. Ours had a slide, but none of the pop-outs.
.....

I now see my error. Amazing what a fumble finger will ripe. I was meaning "tip-out". Lol

On 9/21/2017 2:24 PM, Tim wrote:
10:56 AMJohn H
- hide quoted text -
On Thu, 21 Sep 2017 08:18:21 -0700 (PDT), Tim wrote:

Mr. Luddite
- show quoted text -
The one I just bought looks exactly like this one. Paid 5K for it.

http://img.scgpix.com/listimg/img1_1116/22/img_oWQhoakv7hIoICj_r.jpg
....

That kind of reminds me of johns first camper only with added rip-outs...sort of.

I think those are referred to as 'pop-outs'. Ours had a slide, but none of the pop-outs.
....

I now see my error. Amazing what a fumble finger will ripe. I was meaning "tip-out". Lol



Right now I am more concerned with "tip-over". :-)

The remnants of Jose have stalled out about 150 miles southeast of
Nantucket but we are still getting some very strong wind gusts in our
area near Plymouth. Not anything like what others experienced but still
strong enough to down trees and snap branches.

On Thu, 21 Sep 2017 12:10:31 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" wrote:

On 9/21/2017 11:49 AM, John H wrote:
On Thu, 21 Sep 2017 10:17:53 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" wrote:

On 9/21/2017 10:09 AM, John H wrote:
On Thu, 21 Sep 2017 08:13:28 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" wrote:


Just bought a "camper" for ****s and grins.

It's not a traveling hotel suite though. Little, 17 foot
"hybrid" ... the type that the ends fold out forming a queen bed on one
end and a full bed on the other.

Bought it from a friend who is up-sizing. He took meticulous care of it
(reminds me of you) and all it needed was a new battery. Canvas covers
for the ends are like new because he always covered them with a tarp
when in use.

Only weighs 2900 lbs dry, so the GMC Canyon handles it with no problem.
It is rated to tow up to 7,000 lbs.

Plan is for local trips once in a while, just as a diversion and
something to do. Probably spend some weekends or maybe a week or so
down at that campsite in Bourne that overlooks the Cape Cod Canal.

Cool! Probably pretty cheap too. A little space heater will probably keep you snug as a bug in a rug
while down at Cape Cod. I'll bet you'll have a great time with it.


No need for a space heater really. It has all the stuff a "big" camper
has ... dual propane tanks, heat, AC, gas stove, microwave... even an
oven that has never been used. Ovens are dumb in little rigs anyway, I
think. What are you going to cook in them, a miniature turkey?

Use the campground's electricity! Your propane isn't free. Ovens are great for biscuits to go with
your sausage gravy. Although I have baked them on the BBQ.

We've got all the 'stuff' also, but a little office space heater is our heater of choice. Especially
in the bedroom, which is probably close in size to your whole rig.

Our three best buys:

https://smile.amazon.com/Lasko-75420...s=space+heater

https://smile.amazon.com/White-Solid...ot+plate&psc=1

https://smile.amazon.com/Presto-0685...ric+frying+pan

Cheap, take up very little room, and use the campground's electricity!



I have told ... ummm... "asked" my wife not to fill this little camper
up with all her "stuff" like she has in the past. Paper plates,
plasticwear and paper towels is enough. Electric space heater is a good
idea though.

We aren't planning any serious traveling in it. It's just for
occasional trips down the Cape just to break the monotony.

I hope you taped your request to your wife. If it works, and she doesn't fill that thing up, you'll
be able to make a lot of money with that recording. Hell, I'll even pay decent bucks for it!