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10-16-2015, 12:43 AM
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New Redwood owner
We just traded in our 2004 34' diesel pusher for a 2013 36RL. We drove from our home in Colorado to the dealer in Missoula to pick it up, so had road experience by the time we got home! We stopped in Yellowstone for a few nights before finishing the journey home, and had a wonderful time.
I can already tell we will have questions, and this group will have answers!
Don & Sharon
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10-16-2015, 12:49 AM
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Senior Member
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Congrats on the New to you RW. This Forum has lots of useful information.
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10-16-2015, 01:10 AM
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Congrats on your new purchase there is a great bunch here willing to help with the questions
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2015 36RL pushing a 2015 Denali
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10-16-2015, 01:23 AM
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Congrats on your new Redwood. I'm sure you will have many great years with it. This has been a great site for me. I am still under a year with my Redwood, and like you I went from a class A to a 5th wheel, and I keep learning new things all the time.
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Dan & Connie
2021 Chevy Silverado High Country Dually
2017 RW390
2015 Polaris RZR 900
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10-16-2015, 03:37 AM
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Congrats and welcome! These fine folks here will help with everything they can , and teach you a bunch ...
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2020 F-350
2020 3991RD with-
17.5 Goodyear 114's , Titan Disc brakes, MorRyde 8K IS, Onan 6.5..
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10-16-2015, 06:21 AM
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Congratulations. I am new to the RV world and a new RV. This site has helped me out tremendously. I think I have read nearly every entry. My first trip with the RV starts tomorrow.
I was looking at Diesel pushers before I stumbled upon 5th wheels. I will be curious to know how you came about your decision to switch.
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Scott
2015 38GK, Titan Brakes, H 114 Tires, IS
2015 Denali Dually
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10-16-2015, 06:24 AM
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Congratulations on that 36RL!
I would be curious to hear your thoughts on the transition after you wear it for a while! We have always thought of going back the other way.
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Brad & Dory - Lone Tree, CO
CURRENT - 2013 Itasca Meridian 42E/2013 Wrangler 4dr Sahara
SOLD - 2014 Redwood 36RL/2014 F350 DRW
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10-16-2015, 11:50 AM
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Congratulations on the your Redwood purchase, we have lots of great people here, wonderful resource and information.
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Robert & Sheryl
2014 Redwood 38FL
MoRyde 8K IS, Disc Brakes, MoRyde Pin Box
17.5 Goodyear G114's, RV Armor Roof
2018 RAM 3500 DRW, Curt Q24 Hitch
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10-16-2015, 02:40 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Apr 2012
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Welcome again to the forum and a good group of knowledgeable folks who are willing to help if you need it. Enjoy your Redwood.
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Grain Valley, Mo
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10-16-2015, 03:37 PM
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Senior Member
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Congrats and welcome to the family!! The folks here are chock full of wisdom and experience- they'll be an excellent resource for most any question you could think of.
Should you ever need any help from the factory- just shoot me a message. I'm here to help as well!
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10-16-2015, 04:51 PM
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Junior Member
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Congratulations and welcome to the family, hope you love your Redwood as much as we do ours
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Pam and Dan
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10-16-2015, 04:56 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by atom ant
Congratulations on that 36RL!
I would be curious to hear your thoughts on the transition after you wear it for a while! We have always thought of going back the other way.
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Same here Brad; if it weren't for the high (obscene) personal property taxes here in Va. I'd give a class A a hard look.
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Mike & Gayle
Our 3 fur children "Ting-Tang"&"Saylor"(Shih Tsu's) &"Kai" (Finnish Spitz)
2007 Silverado Classic 3500 LT C.C. Longbed Dually,
Duramax, Allison Tranny, 62 Gal. Titan Tank
2016 39MB 5.5 Onan, Residential Package, Goodyear G114's, Mor/ryde heavy duty Shackle/bushing upgrade.
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10-16-2015, 07:00 PM
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Congrats and welcome to the forum!!
Char
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10-17-2015, 06:27 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rosey
Same here Brad; if it weren't for the high (obscene) personal property taxes here in Va. I'd give a class A a hard look.
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I have had 3 class A's (non of which were diesels), and really love the simplicity of my 5th wheel. All campers have their advantages and disadvantages and a person should choose which fits their camping lifestyle, but just curious why you consider going from your 5'er to a class A.
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Dan & Connie
2021 Chevy Silverado High Country Dually
2017 RW390
2015 Polaris RZR 900
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10-17-2015, 02:24 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by danrn
I have had 3 class A's (non of which were diesels), and really love the simplicity of my 5th wheel. All campers have their advantages and disadvantages and a person should choose which fits their camping lifestyle, but just curious why you consider going from your 5'er to a class A.
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It's not really financially feasible for me to purchase a Diesel pusher at this point and while my wife & I like our new Redwood for the most part minus the sloppy installation of our bedroom slide at the factory resulting in serious leaking (appt. Nov.11 @ dealer to address this) , I've always been intrigued by Class A's.
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Mike & Gayle
Our 3 fur children "Ting-Tang"&"Saylor"(Shih Tsu's) &"Kai" (Finnish Spitz)
2007 Silverado Classic 3500 LT C.C. Longbed Dually,
Duramax, Allison Tranny, 62 Gal. Titan Tank
2016 39MB 5.5 Onan, Residential Package, Goodyear G114's, Mor/ryde heavy duty Shackle/bushing upgrade.
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10-17-2015, 04:55 PM
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I go back and forth. The class A was far simpler to me, fits more places, and your run around toad doesn't have to be a dually, which I hate, but it is a lot of cost and maintenance to sit in storage. When we retire a class A will probably happen.
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10-17-2015, 06:37 PM
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We went from a Class A Pusher to the RW. The cost to maintain the MH and the fact that we were in one spot most of the time made the RW a better option. ITs different for different PPL but I am happy about the switch.
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10-18-2015, 11:55 AM
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RWJSIM2003 we did about the same thing from pop up to trailer, gas class a and two pushers we came to the same conclusion and we haven't looked back. We are seven month seasonals and live in our RL almost ful time in those seven months.
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Jay and Linda
2013 36RL
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10-18-2015, 05:35 PM
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We had a 43 FT Class A pusher and when we started to full time. We are at our home park 75% of the time and travel 25%. Even with the price tag of the RW it made more since than to maintain the MH. I already had the truck so that made the choice much easier. I would consider a pusher if I was traveling more but that is not a option right now with work.
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10-19-2015, 03:54 AM
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Ya, I understand what you are saying. If I were to full time and tow the Jeep behind he Redwood, we would actually have 2 cars which would be an even better option.
I don't think I could ever fulltime, but I could sure put some miles on a MH when I retire.
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Brad & Dory - Lone Tree, CO
CURRENT - 2013 Itasca Meridian 42E/2013 Wrangler 4dr Sahara
SOLD - 2014 Redwood 36RL/2014 F350 DRW
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