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Someone has a new rig!

PostPosted: Thu Apr 13, 2017 3:49 pm
by BarbaraRose
Me! I got the Keystone Springdale trailer for $7500 and put $500 down. Will pick it up in two weeks after the closing on the house.
It is awesome inside, very clean and hardly looks used at all! The couch and bed both seem very comfortable. It was well cared for. Tires are very recent. Comes with 2 batteries (one brand new), hoses etc, and a sway bar. I took the manual home with me to look over. Lots to learn!! It does weigh more than I thought so can't pull it with my Liberty. Will start looking for a bigger tow vehicle soon. He said he will bring it up here and park it for me, so I also need to figure out where that will be! I have a few options for that.

Unfortunately, my camera was acting up (time for a new one!) and only got about half of the photos I took with it. But got enough for you to get an idea of what the inside looks like. It is surprisingly roomy and doesn't feel cramped at all. Lots of storage too.

I will have all summer to play with it and learn about how everything works and get it personalized the way I want, before heading west in the fall.

I am very excited!! :D

I can bake my cookies!..
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I will use the top bunk for storage (probably clothes)...
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none of the photos of the couch came out but this is a corner of it...
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This goes all the way to the other side. There is another outside bin that is large that is under the bed area.
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Re: Someone has a new rig!

PostPosted: Thu Apr 13, 2017 4:28 pm
by Rufflesgurl
Congrats Barbie - fun times ahead for you and Lola. Does it have a slide like you wanted?

Linda

Re: Someone has a new rig!

PostPosted: Thu Apr 13, 2017 4:34 pm
by BarbaraRose
No slide but has the couch that I wanted, and is very roomy inside.

Re: Someone has a new rig!

PostPosted: Thu Apr 13, 2017 5:01 pm
by Bethers
Yay! So happy for you!

Re: Someone has a new rig!

PostPosted: Thu Apr 13, 2017 5:08 pm
by Cudedog
Congrats, Barbie!

I have loved following your story over the years, this has been a long time coming.

Hope that it is everything that you have wished for.

Anne

Re: Someone has a new rig!

PostPosted: Thu Apr 13, 2017 5:27 pm
by BirdbyBird
Congratulations and good searching for an appropriate Tow vehicle and a place to park it for the summer nearby so you can visit and play and dream......

Re: Someone has a new rig!

PostPosted: Thu Apr 13, 2017 6:56 pm
by OregonLuvr
Congrats Barbie. It looks just perfect for you and Lola. You will have fun making it your own.

karen

Re: Someone has a new rig!

PostPosted: Thu Apr 13, 2017 10:12 pm
by cnq50b
Congrats, Barbie.
Oh, the places you'll go...
:D

Re: Someone has a new rig!

PostPosted: Thu Apr 13, 2017 10:48 pm
by snowball
how fun...you will so enjoy it
remind me to give you a hint about the oven
sheila

Re: Someone has a new rig!

PostPosted: Fri Apr 14, 2017 12:01 am
by BarbaraRose
The cushions are more of a lighter beige and brown color than it looks in the photos. They aren't that dark and orange looking. My camera was really acting up today. I took about 30 photos and only about 10 actually showed up on my SD card. (I just ordered a new one tonight).

I have been looking on line for storage and decorating ideas. Have gotten pretty creative with things I have found. Will post photos when I get things done in there. Lots of cool ideas swirling around in my head! :lol:

I am going to see if I can park it at the house where I will be living this summer. She has a lot of land and maybe if I offer to pay a little extra each month, she might let me park there. That would be super convenient! Will check tomorrow.

Re: Someone has a new rig!

PostPosted: Fri Apr 14, 2017 12:05 am
by monik7
Congrats Barbie! So happy for you.
Sandi

Re: Someone has a new rig!

PostPosted: Fri Apr 14, 2017 6:16 am
by Redetotry
Oh Barbie, I am so HAPPY for you. Over the years you have experienced a lot of set backs but you never varied from your goal. Enjoy and have a wonderful time in your coming adventures!!!

Re: Someone has a new rig!

PostPosted: Fri Apr 14, 2017 6:52 am
by Colliemom
Congratsulations Barbie. I inow yo will have fun decorating. Go into FB and key RV Storage ideas into the Find People, Places etc., That a wealth of info site. You can sign up to join as it's a closed group, and once in, can post and ask or answer questions etc. some of the ideas people have are very creative.

Now keep your eye out for the proper tow vehicle. If you are still around MN in late Sept., maybe you can come down to the IL GTG and those of us there can help you with different things like hitching, unhitching, backing, you name it. Don't hesitate to ask questions on here. Have fun...

Re: Someone has a new rig!

PostPosted: Fri Apr 14, 2017 7:12 am
by IrishIroamed
Look out world Barbie is-a-coming! :lol:

Big congrats to you. May you & Lola kitty have fun in it. And yes - come to IL GTG if you can on your way to Cali.

Re: Someone has a new rig!

PostPosted: Fri Apr 14, 2017 9:19 am
by gypsyrose1126
Congratulations!! I hope you have many years of wonderful travel and fun.