I got a camper for my birthday!!

[keylime359]

Well, I can really post here now! I am not a cabin girl anymore! I got the BEST birthday present ever! It is a 2010 Coachman M series. It is a 18foot with a queen bed a slideout jack knife sofa. I will take pics and post ASAP. I take delivery on Saturday. I am off to make Fort ressies now:banana:

[rapriebe]

Wow, what a great b'day present. Always exciting to get a new camper - now to get it loaded up is the real fun part.:banana:

[RvUsa]

Well hot dang! Welcome to the club! Can't wait to see some pics.

[auntie]

Congratulations and Happy Birthday! party:

[Judy Judy Judy]

Congrats, I'm so excited for you!!!!!!!Enjoy!!!!!:banana:

[LONE-STAR]

Congrats we need pics.

[2goofycampers]

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[Just Beachy]

Congratulations! Enjoy your new camper! And Happy Birthday!! :cool1:

[VACAMPER]

What a great gift, enjoy your Birthday!

[AuburnJen92]

How fun, can't wait for the pictures...

[disney4dan]

Great news! Can't wait to see pictures of it at the Fort!

[Born 2 Fish]

That is soooo cool !
Now you need to get a fish'n pole to keep in the new camper!:thumbsup2

[des1954]

Woo-hee & whoopie!!! Here's to more camping fun at the Fort!!:banana:

[3gr8kids]

Congratulations and Happy Birthday!!

[PolynesianPixie]

:cool1: Yay!!!!!! I'd wish you a happy birthday, but it sounds like you already have one!!!!!!! :banana: Well, happy birthday anyway :goodvibes and I can't wait to see those pics!!!!

[clkelley]

WooHoo!!!! Congrats!!! I remember the day we pulled my new baby home!!! There's no feeling like it!!!!

[keylime359]

Thank you thank you thank you! I have been reading the boards for what seems like forever as a cabin girl. I am soooooo excited! When DH told me go pick one for your birthday I nearly cried. The Coachman was the one our DD really wanted because she likes small. (she loves the T@B but we could not swing it with 2 adults, 1 child and 2 furbabies) :scared1: I just went and saw it getting "purettied up" I wanted to take pics, but it was getting a bath. I am nervous about towing because I can just about park a car straight. The owner of the dealership said he would teach us tommorrow. DH has pulled his boats so he is more comfortable. I can't get the Fort for Pres day weekend:guilty: but I did get Stone Mountain for spring break. Has anybody stayed there? I am also looking into Gatalinburg for summer. (DD loves Hannah Montana and Dolly is Hanna's aunt) Funny that a Disney show is taking business away form itself to Dollywood) Naturally we will be at the Fort as much as possible. I am trying for October and December later today.

[Just Beachy]

I am trying for October and December later today.

You should come to the GG in Oct!!! :banana:

[2goofycampers]

Thank you thank you thank you! I have been reading the boards for what seems like forever as a cabin girl. I am soooooo excited! When DH told me go pick one for your birthday I nearly cried. The Coachman was the one our DD really wanted because she likes small. (she loves the T@B but we could not swing it with 2 adults, 1 child and 2 furbabies) :scared1: I just went and saw it getting "purettied up" I wanted to take pics, but it was getting a bath. I am nervous about towing because I can just about park a car straight. The owner of the dealership said he would teach us tommorrow. DH has pulled his boats so he is more comfortable. I can't get the Fort for Pres day weekend:guilty: but I did get Stone Mountain for spring break. Has anybody stayed there? I am also looking into Gatalinburg for summer. (DD loves Hannah Montana and Dolly is Hanna's aunt) Funny that a Disney show is taking business away form itself to Dollywood) Naturally we will be at the Fort as much as possible. I am trying for October and December later today.

Stone Mtn is nice, be sure to bring lots of leveling blocks/wood.

Here is a nice and reasonable CG in PF.

http://stayriveredge.com/

[Tent Camping Mom]

Congrats and Happy Birthday! Lots of Capricorns around here. :)

[momoffive]

Happy Birthday Ali and congratulations on the camper. Wish I could talk DH into a new one. He likes his tents better.
Loretta

[keylime359]

Update,
We got it yesterday and driving home was a breeze! Alan backed it it straight the first time (probably the last time that will happen LOL) I spent all this morning cleaning it because it had all that "new construction" dirt everywhere. I even made a few changes let's see who sees what it it first!
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I drove in in Alan's car and asked if they had anything I could tow with that. I guess they did not appriciate my humor. Sorry if these are huge it is the first time I have used photobucket!

[lisa8200]

Congratulations, it looks Awesome.
I saw one thing you did but, I will leave it for the others to see.

[LONE-STAR]

Love the handles.

[ntsammy5]

Nice.




I got a rock for my birthday

[LORNADUCK]

Good luck with the camper, when you come up around this area (Brandon, Tampa) maybe we can meet. Where did you get the knobs I LOVE THEM.

[disney4dan]

Very nice, like the interior! Saw the handles - are they available at MouseGear in Epcot?

Also - what is the tow vehicle? Are you using the Benz? I'm assuming it could do it, but was not sure.

[Born 2 Fish]

Ooooo,,Oooooo,,Pick Me !!:yay: I Know ! I Know !

You added Mickey/Minnie Mouse napkins next to the Stove in the corner ?




You do realize that you are spose to pack fish'n poles in that purty new camper,,right ?

[keylime359]

No, I am not pulling with the benz that was a joke. When we would look at campers but didn't want to be bothered with a salesman we would go in the benz. Everytime we did that nobody would approach us. Interestinging enough in Germany guess people do tow with them. I called just to see because we have a V8. They said in the US they don't get many requests for towing.
The knobs I bought at the Disney outlet here in Fort Myers about 8 months ago. I had no idea what I would use them for. I went to open up a cabinet and had to tighten the screw on the factory knob and the lightbulb when off!
Modification #2 came last night. We went and bought a flat panel TV and the swing arm mounting bracket. We got it up hooked it up to the surround sound and watched a football game.
Thank you for the suggestion for the campground in Tenn. I think that will work great. With The Fort as my bar it will be tough to go to some of the campgrounds. We are going to the Pine Island KOA for our trial run. It is close by so we can spend more time learning how to use everything. I have heard that it is very unlevel. Most of the places I called here don't do weekend only in the winter.

You do realize that you are spose to pack fish'n poles in that purty new camper,,right ? Yep, the bumper has an opening perfect for that! If you were here I would share my dock with you we always have fish!

[keylime359]

Ooooo,,Oooooo,,Pick Me !!:yay: I Know ! I Know !

You added Mickey/Minnie Mouse napkins next to the Stove in the corner ?




You do realize that you are spose to pack fish'n poles in that purty new camper,,right ?

You win! :banana:

[disney4dan]

No, I am not pulling with the benz that was a joke. When we would look at campers but didn't want to be bothered with a salesman we would go in the benz. Everytime we did that nobody would approach us. Interestinging enough in Germany guess people do tow with them. I called just to see because we have a V8. They said in the US they don't get many requests for towing.


I agree that the Benz would probably do pretty well, considering the ability of the car. I remember seeing photos of 1960's era advertisements with people towing good size Airstream trailers with Thunderbird convertibles and station wagons. Heck, some of the early 1980 and 1990 trucks would have less than half the horsepower of that Mercedes V8.

Anyhoo - good luck on the first trip and here's hoping that there are many more.

[stacktester]

I remember before Isuzu NPR made such a big debut in the US Mercedes had a lot of cube trucks on the road. They were real workhorses but as with the cars were too expensive to have mechanical work done on them so out they went.

[Colson39]

Congrats on the new camper!

[ntsammy5]

Still lurking I see! :lmao:


How's life?

[2goofycampers]

Still lurking I see! :lmao:


How's life?

8000 posts for Al. :woohoo:

[lisa8200]

:yay: 8000 posts for Al. :woohoo:

[keylime359]

DD thinks that the camper is her clubhouse. Imagine when you were a kid having a clubhouse complete with a kitchen and outhouse! I got a "Camper warming" gift from my parentals last night for camping world. Aside from special TP what to get? Ohhh this is going to be fun! Alan already said "Try to keep the credit card under control this month OK?" :eek: I got ressies for the Fort for 4th of July, Thanksgiving and Christmas!:yay: Hope to meet a bunch of you all there!

[Colson39]

yea, I think Al was using me to get to 8000 posts :P

Congrats on the ressies, you guy are going to have a blast!

[stacktester]

DD thinks that the camper is her clubhouse. Imagine when you were a kid having a clubhouse complete with a kitchen and outhouse! I got a "Camper warming" gift from my parentals last night for camping world. Aside from special TP what to get? Ohhh this is going to be fun! Alan already said "Try to keep the credit card under control this month OK?" :eek: I got ressies for the Fort for 4th of July, Thanksgiving and Christmas!:yay: Hope to meet a bunch of you all there!

Don't make yourself a stranger hear? You got all the dates that we do as well. I don't book Christmas though. I might if I was just going to stay at the fort only but there's no way I'm going to the parks in that madness.

[keylime359]

I don't think that we will go into the parks at Christmas, but I like the idea of being at the Fort and away from it all. We are lucky to live somewhat close to WDW that we can do that. I am not even sure if I am going to get AP this year. We can get Universal or Sea World for way less and still have loads of fun. Heck, at Dollywood we can get AP for a little over $100each! DD has never been there and wants to see "Hannah (Montana) Aunt. Besides, we have to get our sea legs with the camper. What would that be called in camping terms?

[Colson39]

Sealegs in RVing is jack-knifing your first one and then having to get a new one. Then you don't have sealegs anymore....lol

[VACAMPER]

that is a very cute picture of Riley.

[Colson39]

thanks ;) You can see how rough his first Christmas was...lol

[Just Beachy]

That's how I get after a few drinks, too! :lmao: However, Reilly is much cuter than I am!!

[ntsammy5]

that is a very cute picture of Riley.

Now I'll have to log on tonight so I can see it!

[keylime359]

Sealegs in RVing is jack-knifing your first one and then having to get a new one. Then you don't have sealegs anymore....lol

Oh, so you have seen me drive! When I come people hide thier mailboxes!


BTW your baby is so cute! I loved it when mine were young, you know before they got a mind of their own.

[ntsammy5]

Then you don't have sealegs anymore....lol

Neat picture..... did he polish that off all by himself?

[Colson39]

There were too many grandmas and wives hanging around, he fought the good fight though!

P.S.That's actually Two Princess' Riesling from Germany in Epcot, it's like one of the few wines that I really enjoy.

BTW your baby is so cute! I loved it when mine were young, you know before they got a mind of their own.

Thanks! I still need to find you in my old yearbook btw, I almost forgot about that!! He's 9 months today, I have videos and stuff on youtube I should post here.

[dfchelbay]

Congrats....welcome to RV ownership. So, when are you planning your maiden voyage to Ft. Wilderness? You are going to be soooo happy to own your camper. We own a 40 ft. Bounder and are so happy with it. Our favorite loops are 700 and 200...pet friendly and close to food, store, boat launch, etc.

Let us know when you'll be at WDW next.

Deb

[keylime359]

There were too many grandmas and wives hanging around, he fought the good fight though!

P.S.That's actually Two Princess' Riesling from Germany in Epcot, it's like one of the few wines that I really enjoy.



Thanks! I still need to find you in my old yearbook btw, I almost forgot about that!! He's 9 months today, I have videos and stuff on youtube I should post here.

If you go to facebook there is a CCHS alumni page. Most of the pics are from 90-92. Do you remember the failed attempt for a hoe down rather than prom?

[Colson39]

Yea, well we were the Cowboys!!! lol

[Born 2 Fish]

I have videos and stuff on youtube I should post here.


Soooo,
you do enjoy and watch "youtube" afterall ? :confused3

[Us3]

OMG, I just found this thread Alli! :wave2: Congrats! Your camper is great and I love the Mickey drawer pulls you added!

You're not a cabin girl anymore!!! :thumbsup2

[keylime359]

OMG, I just found this thread Alli! :wave2: Congrats! Your camper is great and I love the Mickey drawer pulls you added!

You're not a cabin girl anymore!!! :thumbsup2

Thank you Sonya! I am thinking about Stone Mountain campground but everything I have read says it is very unlevel. I am going to camping world tommorrow to get goodies! I am so excited to be a "camper girl"

[Us3]

Thank you Sonya! I am thinking about Stone Mountain campground but everything I have read says it is very unlevel. I am going to camping world tommorrow to get goodies! I am so excited to be a "camper girl"

We live somewhat close to Stone Mountain, but haven't camped there yet. I've heard the same things about the unlevel sites! Let us know if you make it up this way! :thumbsup2