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02-09-2017, 11:45 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Warren
Posts: 244
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Greetings From Western Pennsylvania
So howdy all, we are newbies to the site as well as camper newbies. We haven't pulled the trigger on our 5th wheel yet but we're getting very close as I'm retiring in less than 2 months. We've been researching 5th wheels for what seems like years, oh wait, it has been years, 3 to be exact, but we had/have a lot to learn and we know exactly what we want. There is a 90% likelihood that we'll pull the trigger on an Eagle 293RKDS in the next month as both my wife and I are very impressed with this unit. So anyhow, hello everyone and wish us luck, we may need it.  BTW, our tow vehicle is a 2014 Ram diesel crew can with air shocks and 6' 4" bed, and I've already got my hitch, the Anderson Ultimate aluminum hitch.
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02-09-2017, 11:50 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Akron
Posts: 3,207
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Welcome to JOF! I wish you luck as you work to get your unit, I'm sure you will love it!
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Rob R.
Akron, OH
2014 Seneca 37TS
Toads: 2019 Ford Edge ST or 2013 Ford Focus ST
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02-09-2017, 01:24 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Newark, NY
Posts: 15,906
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Welcome to the forum!
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Think you're too old to cry or swear out loud...walk into your hitch in the dark.
2012 Jay Flight 19RD
2016 Ford F150 XLT 2X4 SC 3.5L Eco Max Tow
2010 Tundra TRD DBL Cab (Traded)
2 new fluffy Corgis, Bayley and Stanley
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02-10-2017, 08:54 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Fayette Ridges of PA, USA
Posts: 5,252
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From one western Pennsylvanian to another-- WELCOME
Hope you enjoy the forums.
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TV: 2009 GMC Sierra 2500HD | Crew Cab | Std. Box | 4WD | Duramax/Allison
RV: 2000 Jayco Eagle 266 | FBS | TT
PREVIOUS: 1986 Coleman Laramie pop-up -- Still in the family!!!
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02-11-2017, 06:01 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Duxbury
Posts: 7,113
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Welcome!
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Rob & Kelly, Bella & Brady (Miniature Schnauzers)
2022 Eagle HT 28.5RSTS
2017 RAM 3500 SRW CTD/AISIN CC LB
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02-11-2017, 08:02 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 1,880
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Welcome from Central PA. Close to "The SWEETEST PLACE ON EARTH" Hershey, PA
We actually live closer to Harrisburg.
You will find a lot of good useful info here.
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2012 Ford Expedition EL
2016 28BHBE, Elite and Thermal Packages.
Equal-i-zer 4-point Sway Control, Southwire 34930 Surge Guard 30A, Tire Minder TPMS A1A
(2) Yamaha EF2000iS Generators, Micro-Air EasyStart™ 364 (3-ton) Soft Start, Garmin RV 890, GoodYear Endurance ST225/75-15 Load Range E
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02-11-2017, 08:47 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Rancho Mirage, CA
Posts: 713
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Welcome to the forum! Congrats too for the upcoming retirement and getting a new FW. Keep us posted when you pick it up and post some pictures if you feel like it. Good luck and happy camping! 
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Diego the German Shepherd & Family
2021 Ford F-250 Crew Cab, 7.3 Gas-10 speed
2006 Toyota Sequoia-Sold
2015 Jayco Jay Flight 23MB Elite
Previous RV's, 1988 33-foot Barth Class A and 1994 Flagstaff Pop-Up
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02-12-2017, 04:57 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Warren
Posts: 244
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Thanks for the welcome everyone.
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02-12-2017, 07:02 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Vienna
Posts: 2,044
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Welcome and enjoy that new rig when you get it. Do some shopping online to get the best price available and then present that to the dealer you choose to see if they will match your price. Sometimes it may be worth an hour or two drive to save several thousand dollars.
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Joe Hinson
2010 Jayco Quest G2(SOLD)
2014 Jayco Eagle 33.5RETS
2007 Ram 2500 5.9L Cummins(SOLD)
2015 Ram 2500 6.7L Cummins 4WD
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02-13-2017, 08:50 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Warren
Posts: 244
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Quote:
Originally Posted by namusmc65
Welcome and enjoy that new rig when you get it. Do some shopping online to get the best price available and then present that to the dealer you choose to see if they will match your price. Sometimes it may be worth an hour or two drive to save several thousand dollars.
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You are right about that one. I've tried to get quotes from nearby dealers but the dealers in Michigan and Indiana blow them away. I have an internet price from RV Express that's really low, but as i would like to have a bricks and mortar dealer to call my own I am willing to pay $2-3K more if I feel that dealer will provide professional service after the sale. Is that dumb? IDK, but even if I have to drive 5 hours it's worth it to me. The problem is the PA dealers are way more expensive, and, if they won't return inquiries now I have zero faith they will after the sale when I need service.
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02-13-2017, 08:53 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Trussville, Al
Posts: 2,093
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Welcome aboard.
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Ron, Barbara & rescues Beamer (Lab mix), Buddy (Cavalier spaniel), Ruger (Golden retriever), Stanley (Bassett/Springer mix) and 3 grandsons
2012 Jayco Feather 29L BH
2015 Chevy 2500 HD Duramax and Equalizer WDH
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02-13-2017, 05:22 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Clearwater, FL area
Posts: 5,196
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WELCOME TO JOF!!!
Good luck with your shopping....
The members here are GREAT!!! There is a lot of GREAT information to be found here. I am sure that you will have information and pictures to share with us... so please do!!
Don
My Registry
RVing with SOLAR
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02-16-2017, 06:39 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Saint Thomas, PA
Posts: 2,234
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We have a 2017 293RKDS on order. Dealer updated me via email yesterday. My unit is scheduled to come off the line March 10th.
We are south central Pennsylvania, Chambersburg area.
Earl
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