Progress, we think, 2 steps forward, one back and two more forward.
1975 26' GMC Transmode, Olds 454 FWD converted by cabinet maker to motor home, purchased in Grass Valley, CA
1995 36' Barth ( called by many a baby Newell) Cummins 300
2006 22' Roadtrek Sprinter, 5 cyl. Mercedes diesel, great mileage, not enough headroom, two 5000 mile trips
2006 39' Allegro Bus, Cummins 425, 3 slides
2005 47' Newell #729 (yes there are a few) 4 slides, Detroit diesel 60 series
I'm kind of late to this post, this is our first MH, but here's the history:
Tents - 10 years
1978 HiLo - 5 years
1997 pop up - 4 years
1983 Newell - coming up on 2 years.
Now that the re power is done, I'm planning on keeping it for awhile.
My son and I are very active in his Scout Troop so I still spend 12-20 days a year in a tent.
Scott
Scott,
Tom and I, are ex Scouters. Those were some great years. I need the Newell now to take my two pound tent from place to place (sarcasm)
Ex-scout here also. Not quite to Eagle, but did make Star & Brotherhood member in Order of the Arrow "WWW".
2010 - 2013 a 2000 24' fifth wheel --can't remember the name but we loved it 'cuz it had indoor plumbing & wuzn't a tent
2013 - 2014 a 2009 36' Sierra Forest River fifth wheel with beautiful large windows -just sold it last week & still having a bit of separation anxiety
Jan 2015 - present our 2001 #576 Newell - Hoping to have a long love affair
...to be continued
This is a fun thread, it took me quite a while to figure out the dates, but here's what we've had.
2009-2012 1988 Holiday Rambler Imperial 33'
2011-2011 1967 Lil Gem Camper w/1965 Ford F-250 Camper Special
2012-2013 1998 Beaver Contessa 40'
2012-2013 1973 Winnebago Brave 20'
2012-2016 1974 StarCraft StarCruiser 24' Class A
2012-2017 1989 Vogue Prima Vista 40' DP
2013-present 1954 Ventoura Penthouse 43' 2-Story Travel Trailer (waiting for complete restoration)
2016-present 1983 Apollo Sceptre 35 DP (current restoration in process)
2016-2017 1984 Vogue II Travelounge
2017-present 2001 Newell #599
Brian those are great pictures! Memory lane
(05-02-2017, 08:14 PM)bryguymi Wrote: [ -> ]This is a fun thread, it took me quite a while to figure out the dates, but here's what we've had.
2009-2012 1988 Holiday Rambler Imperial 33'
2011-2011 1967 Lil Gem Camper w/1965 Ford F-250 Camper Special
2012-2013 1998 Beaver Contessa 40'
2012-2013 1973 Winnebago Brave 20'
2012-2016 1974 StarCraft StarCruiser 24' Class A
2012-2017 1989 Vogue Prima Vista 40' DP
2013-present 1954 Ventoura Penthouse 43' 2-Story Travel Trailer (waiting for complete restoration)
2016-present 1983 Apollo Sceptre 35 DP (current restoration in process)
2016-2017 1984 Vogue II Travelounge
2017-present 2001 Newell #599
Wow, wonderful pictures. That 2 story "Penthouse" trailer must have been a handful in traffic. Look like a 29 ft overhang from the rear axle.
(05-02-2017, 09:29 PM)Junior Guru Wrote: [ -> ]Brian those are great pictures! Memory lane
Thanks Jason, it was fun looking back at them.
(05-02-2017, 09:40 PM)Guy Wrote: [ -> ] (05-02-2017, 08:14 PM)bryguymi Wrote: [ -> ]This is a fun thread, it took me quite a while to figure out the dates, but here's what we've had.
2009-2012 1988 Holiday Rambler Imperial 33'
2011-2011 1967 Lil Gem Camper w/1965 Ford F-250 Camper Special
2012-2013 1998 Beaver Contessa 40'
2012-2013 1973 Winnebago Brave 20'
2012-2016 1974 StarCraft StarCruiser 24' Class A
2012-2017 1989 Vogue Prima Vista 40' DP
2013-present 1954 Ventoura Penthouse 43' 2-Story Travel Trailer (waiting for complete restoration)
2016-present 1983 Apollo Sceptre 35 DP (current restoration in process)
2016-2017 1984 Vogue II Travelounge
2017-present 2001 Newell #599
Wow, wonderful pictures. That 2 story "Penthouse" trailer must have been a handful in traffic. Look like a 29 ft overhang from the rear axle.
Thanks Guy..........The Penthouse, as pictured, has a 19.5' overhang; I will ad a third axel to make it a 17' overhang. It will certainly be a handful to handle on the road, but it'll be worth it.
