Recent content by ddbeach

I also have 2 Ebikes I can throw on the cargo carrier and take with. Did that on our trip to Rapid a couple years ago and it worked good. Didn't have to bring the toad and could bike to store when needed. Just rode along with other family members going to Rushmore, Custer state park, etc.

I found a really good deal on this one. I knew both previous owners. I got it along with a toad, so I didn't have to set it up. I always have insurance on 2 vehicles anyway, so that made no difference. A week after I bought this my daily driver died on me, so I didn't have to go buy another car...

Anything that meets that criteria won't have a walk around bed.

Mine has a drivers door and I've never used it. It's a big step down and cumbersome to get out compared to the side door. The only thing I would ever use it for is as an emergency exit, if needed.

Had a 5th wheel before this and sometimes wish I had it back.

I also try to get to Apple River Campground at least once a year, but always NOT a holiday weekend (to avoid incidents like a couple years ago).

It's the stock photo from their website. Mine's not that shiny, need to give it a bath.

I'm in Mora. I'm also semi-retired (fully at the end of the year). We usually start off our year by going 20 miles away to Pokegema Lake Campground. Except for 2 trips to Rapid City, we have only camped in state. Plan on changing that a little this year and then REALLY changing it come Jan. next...

Any time you ask questions about safety, from a group of American RV'ers (outdoor people) expect a majority of answers related to the 9mm (or whatever cal. they prefer) answers.

I live in MN too. I have typically cleaned of the snow if it gets to be over about 2 feet. I don't see that as much of an issue as making sure you have your roof covered by something (tarp, roof, etc.). As others have said the early winter/late spring melt/thaw effect will absolutely destroy...

The main question is what kind of timeline are you looking at? The longer your timeline the better position you are in. Spend as much time as you can looking at floor plans and checking what features you want. I bought a 19 year old HitchHiker a couple months ago for 40% of blue book. I spent 18...