Yup, I put down a deposit on a motorhome today. I hope to be able to get it within the next week to 10 days. I'm so excited!!
It's a 1999 Fleetwood Tioga, 26', has the Ford V-10 Triton engine and is on the Ford F-450 chassis which gives me over 2800# of carry capacity and 5000# of tow capacity. It has new Pergo floors, new tires and batteries, hydraulic levelers, ducted air, generator, backup camera, two awnings, and about 57k miles on it.
Now I get to sell my car, call Enterprise and drive down to pick it up. I will spend a couple days in a neighboring campground and they will fix anything that comes up during that first outing.
Great to hear you found an RV!! Sounds nice, and it should work real well for you. Looks really nice too.
Another big step taken.
LOL
Jim
-- Edited by Jim01 at 21:10, 2007-08-24
wmalefyt said
08:16 PM Aug 24, 2007
Congratulations Froggi! It looks great, like new so it must have been well taken care of by the previous owner. Get it checked out completely, including the engine, trans, brakes, etc so you won't have any surprises.
Congrats Froggi. That is a nice looking rig. Have lots of fun.
Froggi said
09:37 PM Aug 24, 2007
Thanks everyone....I'm really excited and will keep everyone posted!
Judy said
06:04 AM Aug 25, 2007
Donna its looks great and it should serve you well.....congratulations. southwestjudy & Bob & 2blackdogs
jdensie said
06:06 AM Aug 25, 2007
Congrats to you. After the story of the last one you looked at good to hear that you found this one. Probably just like when we bought our MH, when you go in and see it you just know its right and for you. Hope to see you on the road sometime and my your travels be uneventful.
fishinpair said
06:16 AM Aug 25, 2007
Congrats Froggi!! I am sooooo jealous!! I am actually typing this before I head to W.O.R.K...oh well...just a few more years! LOL. Your motorhome looks great, and I hope that you really enjoy it.Congrats again! Happy Traveling.
D and J said
06:53 AM Aug 25, 2007
Congrats! Best of luck with it!
Froggi said
11:33 AM Aug 25, 2007
Thanks again, everyone! I'm really excited about this....can't wait to pick it up!
Gummy said
11:42 AM Aug 25, 2007
Congrats, Froggi Girl, Nice rig to start the next chapter of the Lily Pad Adventure. Good Luck and I hope to see ya on the road. Gummy
SoCalToolGuy said
12:11 PM Aug 25, 2007
Congrats Froggi. You are on your way. Go have a ball. Maybe we will meet someday. Ray
-- Edited by SoCalToolGuy at 13:11, 2007-08-25
-- Edited by SoCalToolGuy at 13:11, 2007-08-25
SKOOBDO said
03:53 PM Aug 25, 2007
Congratulations Froggi! I happen to just notice this thread. I'm glad I checked it out. Nice looking unit. Looks new! I wish you all the best, and now you can drive your MH to the rally in September. Good for you! Take care and hope to meet you one day. Allison
Tinabeane said
07:53 PM Aug 25, 2007
Donna,
I am so happy and excited for you!!! Looking forward to hearing about your adventures on the road.
Tina
TheBobGuy said
07:30 AM Aug 26, 2007
Atta GIrl! It looks great and we're excited for you! Now you can head to Escapade in The Pad! Congrats & hugs! Bob & Molly
susie/jack said
07:51 AM Aug 26, 2007
Conga ----Rats Froggi --- I will be out there with you real soon
Froggi said
11:08 AM Aug 26, 2007
Thanks again everyone...the reality is now setting in and I'm looking at all the STUFF still here in the house. YIKES!! Sept is going to be a busy month, especially since I'm taking the week out (plus travel there & back) for the Escapade! But it will get done....my only deadline after Sept is to get to SD for my drivers license before Nov 24th or when the snow flies (whichever comes first. <g>
Terri and John said
11:45 AM Aug 26, 2007
How exciting! We are so happy for you. We wish you safe journeys and hope to meet up with you out on the road once we are able to get out there ourselves.
Terri
Free Spirit said
05:35 PM Aug 26, 2007
Congratulations Froggi,
It must be a great feeling to finally find the RV for you. Excellent pictures, I felt like I was doing a walk through ...
Wish you all the best,
Jaime
Happytrails said
05:53 PM Aug 26, 2007
CONGRATS!!!! We are so happy for you! The motorhome looks terrific and so well cared for. It is simply perfect. You will have so much fun. We just can't wait to see you on the road!
sgad said
07:49 AM Aug 27, 2007
Froggi, It is beautiful. I think you have found the perfect match. Were you in time to get a site at Goshen? Look forward to seeing you--and getting a grand tour of the pad--when we meet there.
Scott
ken and cindy said
10:54 AM Aug 27, 2007
Congrats Froggi !! Beautiful rig......
All kind of falling into place huh ?
Froggi said
12:56 PM Aug 27, 2007
Thanks once again, everyone, for all the compliments on my Lily Pad and the good wishes. <g>
Scott, I am signed up for the Escapade but still waiting to hear back from Stephanie if the RVSEF Safe Driver Class still has openings. If so, then I will arrive on Saturday...if not then Sunday.
V4Vagabond said
01:11 PM Aug 28, 2007
Hey Girlfriend, way to go! I am happy for you that you found your new home. I too willl spend the month of September sorting, packing, and tossing. Hope to be out of here before the snow flies!
Vee
phyllen said
01:30 PM Aug 28, 2007
Froggi - I've been watching your journey toward the perfect rig. Looks like you found it. We are all pleased. Take care!
Phyllis
bago40 said
04:25 PM Aug 28, 2007
Way to go! Happy you've found the one for you. Good site, it gave a good picture of your new pad. It will be interesting to hear of your travels and learning experiences. Enjoy, and Best Wishes. Bago.
Speedhitch said
05:37 PM Aug 28, 2007
That is great Froggi. I hope that I can see it in person sometime. Have a great trip.
Joe and Sherri
Froggi said
06:52 PM Aug 28, 2007
Well, moving forward.....sold the car back to the Toyota dealership today. I hope to head towards Florida tomorrow afternoon or Thursday morning at the latest. Downside, I had planned to camp in the Ocala area, close to the dealer, to see if I had any problems. Forgot this is Labor Day weekend....I'll be lucky to get site anywhere. LOL!
Strange to realize that my only means of transportation once the RV is here will be the motorcycle.....unless I want to take the Lily Pad to Wally World.
Judy the Other said
07:15 PM Aug 28, 2007
Congrats and I'm excited for you. I've followed your journey for a while and admire your stick-to-it-iveness in the face of adversity!
You go, Girl!
wmalefyt said
07:36 PM Aug 28, 2007
Froggi wrote:
Well, moving forward.....sold the car back to the Toyota dealership today. I hope to head towards Florida tomorrow afternoon or Thursday morning at the latest. Downside, I had planned to camp in the Ocala area, close to the dealer, to see if I had any problems. Forgot this is Labor Day weekend....I'll be lucky to get site anywhere. LOL!
Strange to realize that my only means of transportation once the RV is here will be the motorcycle.....unless I want to take the Lily Pad to Wally World.
Sounds like things are moving fast now!
Does the dealer have hookups? Maybe he would let you stay there so you can work all the systems and be right there when they open up to fix anything. May not be the best "campground", but as I always say "any port in a storm"!
I would sure try to get to a Ford Dealer or a trusted mechanic to check out the engine, trans, brakes, etc.
Good luck!
Froggi said
07:40 PM Aug 28, 2007
Does the dealer have hookups? Maybe he would let you stay there so you can work all the systems and be right there when they open up to fix anything. May not be the best "campground", but as I always say "any port in a storm"! That's what I hoping....<g>
sgad said
11:33 AM Sep 6, 2007
Froggi, I am settled in at site B-3 at the Goshen fairgrounds for the Goshen HOP and the fall Escapade. Will you be bringing the Lilly Pad? In general if anybody out there on the SOLO (or any RV-Dreams forum) thread is attending the Goshen Escapade stop by and say Hi. Scott
Froggi said
12:55 PM Sep 6, 2007
Hey Scott, Yes, I will be bringing The Lily Pad. She's coming back home in the next hour or two after getting the "Service Engine Soon" light checked out (was nothing, phew!).
I still have a lot of packing up to do so it may end up being Sunday night before I get there. Things are complicated due to my daughter & son-in-law arriving here on the 16th (while I'm in Goshen) to pick up my living & bedroom furniture as well as whatever I have been able to pack for storage.
So I've been busy trying to pack up stuff for storage while the RV is at the repair shop and now have tonight & tomorrow to load it. It's a good two full days of driving from here to there...
If nothing else, we'll meet at the SOLO pizza party for sure!!
Travelin Duo said
10:21 PM Sep 9, 2007
Donna Wow !!! Just got home, and on here, and read your exciting news. Congratulations, and much happiness. We're so happy for you. Arlene & Larry
It's a 1999 Fleetwood Tioga, 26', has the Ford V-10 Triton engine and is on the Ford F-450 chassis which gives me over 2800# of carry capacity and 5000# of tow capacity. It has new Pergo floors, new tires and batteries, hydraulic levelers, ducted air, generator, backup camera, two awnings, and about 57k miles on it.
Now I get to sell my car, call Enterprise and drive down to pick it up. I will spend a couple days in a neighboring campground and they will fix anything that comes up during that first outing.
If this link works, you should be able to see photos of it.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/froggi/sets/72157601643405967/
-- Edited by Froggi at 13:57, 2007-08-27
Yeeeaaa Froggi !!!! Congratulations!!!!!
Great to hear you found an RV!! Sounds nice, and it should work real well for you. Looks really nice too.
Another big step taken.
LOL
Jim
-- Edited by Jim01 at 21:10, 2007-08-24
We already have Tioga and George to follow http://vagabonders-supreme.net/, now we'll have Tioga and Froggi too!
We wish you many happy trails!
-- Edited by wmalefyt at 21:19, 2007-08-24
southwestjudy & Bob & 2blackdogs
Congrats Froggi!! I am sooooo jealous!! I am actually typing this before I head to W.O.R.K...oh well...just a few more years! LOL. Your motorhome looks great, and I hope that you really enjoy it.Congrats again! Happy Traveling.
Congrats, Froggi Girl, Nice rig to start the next chapter of the Lily Pad Adventure. Good Luck and I hope to see ya on the road. Gummy
Ray
-- Edited by SoCalToolGuy at 13:11, 2007-08-25
-- Edited by SoCalToolGuy at 13:11, 2007-08-25
Congratulations Froggi! I happen to just notice this thread. I'm glad I checked it out. Nice looking unit. Looks new! I wish you all the best, and now you can drive your MH to the rally in September. Good for you! Take care and hope to meet you one day. Allison
Bob & Molly
Terri
It is beautiful. I think you have found the perfect match. Were you in time to get a site at Goshen? Look forward to seeing you--and getting a grand tour of the pad--when we meet there.
Scott
All kind of falling into place huh ?
Scott, I am signed up for the Escapade but still waiting to hear back from Stephanie if the RVSEF Safe Driver Class still has openings. If so, then I will arrive on Saturday...if not then Sunday.
Strange to realize that my only means of transportation once the RV is here will be the motorcycle.....unless I want to take the Lily Pad to Wally World.
You go, Girl!
Does the dealer have hookups? Maybe he would let you stay there so you can work all the systems and be right there when they open up to fix anything. May not be the best "campground", but as I always say "any port in a storm"!
I would sure try to get to a Ford Dealer or a trusted mechanic to check out the engine, trans, brakes, etc.
Good luck!
That's what I hoping....<g>
I am settled in at site B-3 at the Goshen fairgrounds for the Goshen HOP and the fall Escapade. Will you be bringing the Lilly Pad? In general if anybody out there on the SOLO (or any RV-Dreams forum) thread is attending the Goshen Escapade stop by and say Hi.
Scott
Yes, I will be bringing The Lily Pad. She's coming back home in the next hour or two after getting the "Service Engine Soon" light checked out (was nothing, phew!).
I still have a lot of packing up to do so it may end up being Sunday night before I get there. Things are complicated due to my daughter & son-in-law arriving here on the 16th (while I'm in Goshen) to pick up my living & bedroom furniture as well as whatever I have been able to pack for storage.
So I've been busy trying to pack up stuff for storage while the RV is at the repair shop and now have tonight & tomorrow to load it. It's a good two full days of driving from here to there...
If nothing else, we'll meet at the SOLO pizza party for sure!!
Wow !!!
Just got home, and on here, and read your exciting news.
Congratulations, and much happiness.
We're so happy for you.
Arlene & Larry