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pkh
Since 27 Feb 2005
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Couve / Hood
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 Sun Jul 25, 10 9:25 pm New kite rig / RV |
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Props to Nic for finding this deal on Craigslist. We just had a great weekend on the coast in this thing, its awesome. Now just needs some decals and we'll be set.
91 F-350
7.3L Diesel
99k miles
Owned and maintained by Fire Dept
110 plugs everywhere, inverter, etc.
Tons of storage, inside & out
($2,300 bucks!!!)
TO-DO:
Fridge
Stove
Sound system
etc.
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Marmot
Since 08 Aug 2007
109 Posts
Lyle, WA
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| Sun Jul 25, 10 9:33 pm |
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Got a mileage estimate yet? Diesel is a good choice for big rigs like that.
My rig has a Chevy 350 and gets sub 10 MPG.
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Wind Slither
Since 04 Mar 2005
2622 Posts
The 503
METAL
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| Sun Jul 25, 10 9:42 pm |
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Yeah! Way to go guys! I am getting obsessed with RV's and the wind chasing advantages they provide. Just back from another adventurous weekend. Found a new spot.. 
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flyin_dutchman
Since 12 Dec 2008
106 Posts
LandLocked
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| Sun Jul 25, 10 9:46 pm Kite Rig |
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Here's my idea for a rig. Found it on Craigslist for $900. Put on wheels/tires and stickered it up. Runs and drives like a champ!.....It's only missing a NWKite tag! LOL
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dancingwind
Since 18 Jul 2007
321 Posts
Obsessed
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| Mon Jul 26, 10 12:48 am Re: New kite rig / RV |
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| pkh wrote: | Props to Nic for finding this deal on Craigslist. We just had a great weekend on the coast in this thing, its awesome. Now just needs some decals and we'll be set.
91 F-350
7.3L Diesel
99k miles
Owned and maintained by Fire Dept
110 plugs everywhere, inverter, etc.
Tons of storage, inside & out
($2,300 bucks!!!)
TO-DO:
Fridge
Stove
Sound system
etc.
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Seriously sweet find @ an unbeatable price! Looks very clean. Pimpin it kite-wise will be loads of fun!!
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EdG
Since 19 Dec 2005
425 Posts
Just a Kook that's
Obsessed
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| Mon Jul 26, 10 5:34 am |
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| Need to add compressor to your list:)
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Hein
Since 08 Mar 2005
1314 Posts
Possessed
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DrewB
Since 16 Aug 2006
384 Posts
PDX
Obsessed
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| Mon Jul 26, 10 7:46 am |
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Here is my newly aquired kite/surf rig.
1990, 21 feet, 80k miles with a chevy 350.
After a major tune up it almost gets 10 miles per gallon.
We are leaving for a two week oddessy in a few days and I'm so glad we will not be pitching a tent every night. MPG be damned! Traveling in style is more important.
Good find on the rig BettyB!
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Bettyboarder
Since 18 Mar 2005
1823 Posts
PDX/ White Salmon
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| Mon Jul 26, 10 8:17 am |
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Hein's got us beat on gas mileage for sure. His little Saturn is pimp. I think we got about 14mpg this weekend but I was also crusing at 65 most of the trip.
Super fun this weekend at the coast
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Chooch
Since 18 Nov 2007
1871 Posts
Wicked Pissah
Boston Tea Bagger
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| Mon Jul 26, 10 8:40 am |
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That thing looks immaculate 
Gonna be easy to pick you guys out at the beach
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Sella
Since 21 Apr 2007
1794 Posts
Doin' The Dalles
FLY'IN HIGH PIE GUY
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| Mon Jul 26, 10 8:43 am |
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| All sweet rides but the ambulance conversion is classic. "Who ya gonna call??? Kitebusters!"
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boardrider
Since 05 Apr 2006
1034 Posts
Ventura, CA
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| Mon Jul 26, 10 8:57 am |
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Cool looking rig guys ..
| DrewB wrote: | 1990, 21 feet, 80k miles with a chevy 350.
After a major tune up it almost gets 10 miles per gallon.
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Is that a 5.4 liter V8 in your rig Drew?
Anyone know where to get estimates for RV mpg ? I've been looking for a small class C like Drews .
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Onad
Since 04 Mar 2005
1435 Posts
Coast<<PDX>>Gorge
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| Mon Jul 26, 10 9:02 am |
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Nice score Phil & Nicole and Slither on the new So. Coast spot!
Parking with the Van-bulance is going to be no problem. Pulling right up front!
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Kataku2k3
Since 14 Aug 2005
3753 Posts
Los Angeles, CA
Videographer
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| Mon Jul 26, 10 9:10 am |
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Let's get that PA system working too! 
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mikeinhoodriver
Since 23 Apr 2009
439 Posts
down wind somewhere
Obsessed
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| Mon Jul 26, 10 9:33 am |
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| Sweet ride PDX! Have any interior pics?
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DrewB
Since 16 Aug 2006
384 Posts
PDX
Obsessed
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| Mon Jul 26, 10 10:15 am |
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| boardrider wrote: | Cool looking rig guys ..
| DrewB wrote: | 1990, 21 feet, 80k miles with a chevy 350.
After a major tune up it almost gets 10 miles per gallon.
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Is that a 5.4 liter V8 in your rig Drew?
Anyone know where to get estimates for RV mpg ? I've been looking for a small class C like Drews . |
Hey Chris,
Not sure about the engine size in liters. I know it is a 350. Honestly, 10 MPG is a bit of a stretch. In my years of owning campers, I've found that everyone lies about their mileage. With these older rigs, I don't think there is any reliable way to research MPG. A good piece of the puzzle is how you drive and the condition of the engine along with all the components.
Bottom line is if you are going to commit to owning an old, heavy camper, you've got to be prepared to dish out some cash. The other day I kissed a curb at 20 miles an hour and it cost $188 for a new tire. I just smile and break out the plastic.
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Kataku2k3
Since 14 Aug 2005
3753 Posts
Los Angeles, CA
Videographer
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| Mon Jul 26, 10 10:28 am |
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| 350s = 5.7L's
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