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MBMacs
05-31-2008, 08:03 PM
Peg and I finally purchased a Travel Trailer today, a 26' Springdale by Keystone. Even better, while I was at the dealer, Peg got a site in the 900 loop for our July trip for the same days. We should be getting it Tuesday after they Prep it. It is a 2008, was the dealers employee demo, comes with the full warranty. Only thing we are having them do is change the tires because all 4 show some fine cracks, and we remembered reading here before about the rot and sun exposure. Some how we feel more like legit FW campers now. :banana: :yay: :dance3: :woohoo:
clkelley
05-31-2008, 08:08 PM
Great!!!!!!

Can't wait to see Pics!!!
OK GRUMPY
05-31-2008, 08:22 PM
:cheer2: :cheer2:
AuburnJen92
05-31-2008, 08:56 PM
:cool1:
LONE-STAR
05-31-2008, 09:48 PM
Congrats I know how you feel. It's great to get a new trailer.
des1954
06-01-2008, 05:16 AM
It is a 2008, was the dealers employee demo, comes with the full warranty. Only thing we are having them do is change the tires because all 4 show some fine cracks, and we remembered reading here before about the rot and sun exposure. Some how we feel more like legit FW campers now. :banana: :yay: :dance3: :woohoo:

Hip-hip- HOORAY!! You'll love it!! Good idea about them changing out the tires. You were thinking, dude! You don't want ANY trouble when heading to FtW!

Are you going to be able to take a little trip before leaving in July to do a thorough "shake down"? Nothing worse than wasting time while at FtW waiting for a mobile RV repairman to come fix something - not to mention having to put out the $$ and then wait & wait for the RV dealership to reimburse you.

If you took an extended warranty and you run into trouble, ALWAYS call the warranty people first to make sure a repair company is on their authorized list. I've read too many sad stories in Trailer Life & Motor Home Magazine where people on the road used the nearest RV repair company to them, did not call the warranty company first, and got stuck with the bill.
4daubers
06-01-2008, 09:52 AM
Good for you! Here's to many trips and many memories!:yay:
stacktester
06-01-2008, 10:06 AM
Is the golf cart gonna fit in the truck bed Tim? Look forward to you guys being in the mix with us. What, only a few more weeks now. woo hoo.
poohbearwithme
06-01-2008, 10:23 AM
Congrats on the new TT. My friends have a Springdale and they love it.
ILoveDisney&Cruising
06-01-2008, 03:16 PM
Congratulations! How exciting! :cool1:
MBMacs
06-01-2008, 05:43 PM
Hip-hip- HOORAY!! You'll love it!! Good idea about them changing out the tires. You were thinking, dude! You don't want ANY trouble when heading to FtW!

Are you going to be able to take a little trip before leaving in July to do a thorough "shake down"? Nothing worse than wasting time while at FtW waiting for a mobile RV repairman to come fix something - not to mention having to put out the $$ and then wait & wait for the RV dealership to reimburse you.

If you took an extended warranty and you run into trouble, ALWAYS call the warranty people first to make sure a repair company is on their authorized list. I've read too many sad stories in Trailer Life & Motor Home Magazine where people on the road used the nearest RV repair company to them, did not call the warranty company first, and got stuck with the bill.

Won't be taking a shakedown trip but will put some drive miles on it here, and set it up and let the kids use it while we get it set up and outfitted.
MBMacs
06-01-2008, 05:46 PM
Is the golf cart gonna fit in the truck bed Tim? Look forward to you guys being in the mix with us. What, only a few more weeks now. woo hoo.
Need to get my ramps back and take the tool box out, but think we will be good. Going to install a stabilizer hitch as well. Due to the house I am building, we won't be there untill July 22, but Caitlyn has already asked if we knew if you guys would be down there then. Hoping 900 loop is as good as we hear.
stacktester
06-01-2008, 06:06 PM
Hey Tim, 900 is a great loop due to the closeness to the Meadows, campfire and pool. Of all the loops it feels kinda private as well. We'll be heading back home around the 9th or 10th so we won't be there at the same time. I thought you were changing things and coming for the 4th.
MBMacs
06-01-2008, 06:45 PM
Hey Tim, 900 is a great loop due to the closeness to the Meadows, campfire and pool. Of all the loops it feels kinda private as well. We'll be heading back home around the 9th or 10th so we won't be there at the same time. I thought you were changing things and coming for the 4th.

We had ressies, then cancelled, then we had ressies again...lol Canceled due to my house build. But if we hit loto or I land another 50 to 70 k of work, then we might see if we can book 2 more weeks. I would just need to bring the TT down and let Peg follow, then leave after a few days, then come back down after the 15th or so. Man I wish we were like 3 to 4 hours closer, and about 500k richer.
MBMacs
06-02-2008, 09:05 PM
picking it up tomorrow at 3pm, new tires & all! Will post pics.
candied
06-03-2008, 10:01 AM
Congrats - can't wait to see pics.

Candace
Us3
06-03-2008, 12:42 PM
Very cool, congrats!! Can't wait to see the pics. I always thought the Springdales had nice looking interiors!

Have fun at the Fort in July!! :thumbsup2
mrsgus06
06-03-2008, 12:48 PM
Peg and I finally purchased a Travel Trailer today, a 26' Springdale by Keystone.

Congrats! My friends have a Springdale and they love it!


Some how we feel more like legit FW campers now. :banana: :yay: :dance3: :woohoo:

That's good because Gatordad likes to ride through the cabin loops to let the people know they are not campers!:lmao:
MBMacs
06-03-2008, 07:17 PM
That's good because Gatordad likes to ride through the cabin loops to let the people know they are not campers!:lmao:

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Well I picked it up today, all good in the hood. Peg has been working the phones more then a Clinton supporter, working to get days added. We are now booked for 7/1 to the 4th, need 5th and 6th. We are considering this our shakedown trip. Yeah, I know it should be closer, but figured if we have any problems, I know a bunch of people thre. Say a prayer we get the 5th and 6th. Gona post a few photos of it.
MBMacs
06-03-2008, 07:24 PM
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MBMacs
06-03-2008, 07:25 PM
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des1954
06-03-2008, 07:32 PM
Ooooohhh, aaahhhhh!!! Very nice!!!:cool1:

You're gonna get a lot of good times out of this one!!:thumbsup2

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Gatordad
06-03-2008, 07:44 PM
That's good because Gatordad likes to ride through the cabin loops to let the people know they are not campers!:lmao:

THE CABIN PEOPLE ARE NOT CAMPERS Except Mrs. Gus
mrsgus06
06-03-2008, 07:51 PM
Ok, I was in the cabin for the MDGG but I will be in my camper for the FOJGG!:rolleyes1
And, to make matters worse, I have requested the 900 loop so I can stalk the stalkers!:lmao:
Gatordad
06-03-2008, 07:54 PM
SO they are going to surround the entire loop with mirrors so we can stalk ourselves.
AuburnJen92
06-03-2008, 08:02 PM
SO they are going to surround the entire loop with mirrors so we can stalk ourselves.

they told me they are installing them june 20th
loveDmouse
06-03-2008, 08:05 PM
Congrats on the new TT! :thumbsup2
stacktester
06-03-2008, 10:31 PM
Ok, I was in the cabin for the MDGG but I will be in my camper for the FOJGG!:rolleyes1
And, to make matters worse, I have requested the 900 loop so I can stalk the stalkers!:lmao:

I hear 1700 is a nice loop. What's your reservation number? I'll see if I can get you moved. If you get 911 I'll pull that camper off that site. That's my 4th of July site.
candied
06-04-2008, 10:10 AM
Nice looking trailer. That looks to be the same one my friend has.

Candace
njcamper95
06-04-2008, 04:06 PM
Congrats we had a springdale a few years ago then traded it in on a newer TT still a keystone but this ones a cougar model you should love the springdale we did but wanted a different floor plan and the cougar was the perfect floorplan for us keystone has been good to us over the last 12 yrs good luck and have fun with it
BigDaddyRog
06-04-2008, 04:31 PM
Ive been eyeing the fleetwood evolution e4......man, thats so what I need!!!
njcamper95
06-04-2008, 04:37 PM
which model springdale did you get if i remember right ours was a 298 bhls queen bed in front, kitchen and dinette in middle,bunks and bathroom in rear we had the same problem with cracks in our tires you mentioned the only other problems we had were very minor little things we had some trim that was coming loose and some of the tape they use on the seams between sheets of paneling for walls started to come loose we changed the kitchen faucet they had a low rise one we switched to a high rise the following years model came with the high rise other then those things all went well we made several trips to disney from NJ and a few to Mrytle beach good luck and enjoy
ohiojoy
06-06-2008, 12:07 AM
When I saw the title that said "We bought a TT" I thought you meant an Audi TT, the car. :laughing: Don't laugh I can't help that I'm not the most knowledgeable in this area haha.
miztigg
06-06-2008, 01:17 AM
:yay: congrats its very nice
mrsgus06
06-06-2008, 08:14 AM
Ive been eyeing the fleetwood evolution e4......man, thats so what I need!!!

That is a very cool camper!

I hear 1700 is a nice loop. What's your reservation number? I'll see if I can get you moved. If you get 911 I'll pull that camper off that site. That's my 4th of July site.

I tried the 1700 loop. Gatordad doesn't talk to me when I stay there. I am aiming for 905 so I can set up my tent city and stalk everyone when they come in the loop. (unless it's Gatormom because she drives in through the out door:rotfl2: )
mrsgus06
06-06-2008, 05:41 PM
Hey, did you ever get all the dates you needed?
pjcinderella
06-07-2008, 09:03 PM
no, we are still trying to get July 4th & 5th. I call 3x a day! I hope to get them other wise we will just come July 22-Aug 3rd. I did book our trip for next year so we are all set for July 4, 2009...LOL
MBMacs
06-07-2008, 09:27 PM
which model springdale did you get if i remember right ours was a 298 bhls queen bed in front, kitchen and dinette in middle,bunks and bathroom in rear we had the same problem with cracks in our tires you mentioned the only other problems we had were very minor little things we had some trim that was coming loose and some of the tape they use on the seams between sheets of paneling for walls started to come loose we changed the kitchen faucet they had a low rise one we switched to a high rise the following years model came with the high rise other then those things all went well we made several trips to disney from NJ and a few to Mrytle beach good luck and enjoy

It's the 267, whatever that means...
WeCampDisney
06-07-2008, 10:45 PM
Congrats on the new Springdale. I have looked at that brand, they are very nice, a great value for the dollar. Now, let the good times roll!:woohoo:
des1954
06-08-2008, 05:33 AM
Ive been eyeing the fleetwood evolution e4......man, thats so what I need!!!

Rog- I went to the Fleetwood site & didn't see that one. What is it?


Never mind - I found it! NICE!!! Gina & the kids would love it! Make sure the GC will fit on the deck. Last summer when we were staying at FtW, a couple wanted to buy our old GC, but it would not fit on the deck. They were from Maryland so could not come back for it. Anyhow, measure to make sure the Munster Mobile will work on this.