Happy end to a frustrating journey – what a month!!
NWescapee said
03:51 AM Apr 27, 2013
Happy tears tonight as Dale arrived home after a 17 day trip to trade in our truck and pick up our 5th wheel, issues with the truck, then the trailer and finally the weather turned a 8-10 day trip into 17. Our new home on wheels is now parked in the hosue we're getting ready to put on the market!! I think this experience has made us both question if we will ever purchase long distance again.
Hdrider said
04:18 AM Apr 27, 2013
Take a big breath and count your blessings that you can now put that stage behind you. And congrats!!! Nice rig.... rigs!
Mike and Myong said
04:35 AM Apr 27, 2013
Glad to see that he's back safe and sound! And of course, having Mt Rainier in the background of your picture makes it even better!
Welcome back to the NW!
Terry and Jo said
07:38 AM Apr 27, 2013
Yeah, those mountain pictures in the big one and in the signature are making me jealous. Looks like we'll miss the mountains again this year.
Congrats on finally getting the whole thing together, including Dale.
Terry
Trabuco said
02:26 PM Apr 27, 2013
Congrats on finally having the new rig and truck!
Workinrvers said
03:07 PM Apr 27, 2013
rig looks nice parked in your driveway! Nice view too! My big sis lives in Tacoma. Big change of topography from flat old Indiana to the Pacific NW.
NWescapee said
06:07 PM Apr 27, 2013
We love the PNW in the summer and will most likely continue to summer up here, we're just getting rid of the half acre lot! Looking forward to the next steps and hoping the sun will come back out sometime soon. Oh yeah, it's April, we were lucky to have a couple of good days. One more reason for only being up here in the summer again.
Thanks everyone for your support, we're looking forward to many more mountain views as we start our travels.
PIEERE said
06:14 PM Apr 27, 2013
You have to get the "bugs" out of every vehicle. When that's over; let the fun begin! I'm trying to be patient sitting here in lebanon; TN. Would love to be in the mountains; but anything lower than 55 degrees don't agree.
RickandJanice said
06:22 PM Apr 27, 2013
WOW! Nice looking Rig! Like already said, once all the start up bug are worked out, you will be fine. It is a shame that these bugs exist, but quality id not what it used to be as more and more manufacturers go overseas for components. Looks like you matched the truck and rig color very nicely. What color does Ford call the truck?
Best of luck selling your house!!! We have ours on the market now and are just waiting for it to sell so we can hit the road.
-- Edited by RickandJanice on Saturday 27th of April 2013 06:28:40 PM
bigboomer said
07:54 PM Apr 27, 2013
Congratulations on your new rig and good to see you made it back in one piecd. Now the ultimate fun starts with selling the house and downsizing!
NWescapee said
04:36 AM Apr 28, 2013
Rick and Janie - F450 color is called Adobe, it was hard to find one that wasn't white or black, but this works well with our DRV Mobile Suites. It's actually the color we ordered for a special order that was totally fouled up, that's how we ended up with a pre-owned F450, and Plan C on the truck, got tired of waiting more than 10 weeks for the truck we thought was going to be here over a month ago.
Given that we purchased a pre-owned 2010 5th wheel and a 2012 pre-owned F450, we had been hoping the bugs had been worked out already, certainly didn't expect that the bugs would result in 6 extra days for Dale in Oklahoma. Oh well, he changed out the kitchen faucet, the shower head and did a ton of cleaning on the cabinets, etc.
Lucky Mike said
11:47 PM Apr 28, 2013
Congrats!!!!!..........nice Rig setup!!!!!!!!
WestWardHo said
03:09 PM Apr 29, 2013
Wow! You've certainly had speed bumps to getting on the road but is that ever a gorgeous rig! Your attitude has been wonderful and we really look forward to seeing you on the road!!
Sherry & Jesse
cherylbrv said
12:12 AM Apr 30, 2013
Let me also add my CONGRATULATIONS to you!!! So many obstacles, but you overcame them all! Good luck in selling the house.
Fergizmo said
03:27 PM Apr 30, 2013
Nice setup guys.
Like Phil says (Duck Dynasty) .... happy, happy, happy!!
KellyVA said
05:23 AM May 2, 2013
Congrats!! Beautiful rig - looking forward to hearing all about your travels when you get on the open road.
Happy tears tonight as Dale arrived home after a 17 day trip to trade in our truck and pick up our 5th wheel, issues with the truck, then the trailer and finally the weather turned a 8-10 day trip into 17. Our new home on wheels is now parked in the hosue we're getting ready to put on the market!! I think this experience has made us both question if we will ever purchase long distance again.
Glad to see that he's back safe and sound! And of course, having Mt Rainier in the background of your picture makes it even better!
Welcome back to the NW!
Yeah, those mountain pictures in the big one and in the signature are making me jealous. Looks like we'll miss the mountains again this year.
Congrats on finally getting the whole thing together, including Dale.
Terry
rig looks nice parked in your driveway! Nice view too! My big sis lives in Tacoma. Big change of topography from flat old Indiana to the Pacific NW.
Thanks everyone for your support, we're looking forward to many more mountain views as we start our travels.
WOW! Nice looking Rig! Like already said, once all the start up bug are worked out, you will be fine. It is a shame that these bugs exist, but quality id not what it used to be as more and more manufacturers go overseas for components. Looks like you matched the truck and rig color very nicely. What color does Ford call the truck?
Best of luck selling your house!!! We have ours on the market now and are just waiting for it to sell so we can hit the road.
-- Edited by RickandJanice on Saturday 27th of April 2013 06:28:40 PM
Given that we purchased a pre-owned 2010 5th wheel and a 2012 pre-owned F450, we had been hoping the bugs had been worked out already, certainly didn't expect that the bugs would result in 6 extra days for Dale in Oklahoma. Oh well, he changed out the kitchen faucet, the shower head and did a ton of cleaning on the cabinets, etc.
Sherry & Jesse
Like Phil says (Duck Dynasty) .... happy, happy, happy!!