The glory days of owning an RV are history for the vast majority of the people. Certainly, there have been at least some advancements made in the construction of them in certain areas. Slide out extensions allowing for more living space is no doubt the biggest of those. But let me elaborate some on why i say this. In the early 70s my wife and i were contemplating the purchase of a travel trailer. My brother already owned a nice motor home, and we knew we preferred a tow behind trailer over a motor home. We took delivery of a new 31’ Holiday Rambler top of the line Rambler model in the early fall of 1972, it was a 1973 model year. It had all aluminum construction, meaning no wood at all was used in the construction. It was the largest trailer Holiday Rambler made at that time, and it was several more years untill they ventured into building motor homes. It had what was called mor ride suspension and oil bath wheel bearings. The hitch package was included in the package price from the dealer. It had a rooftop Coleman 5000 btu AC unit, a 20’ pull down vinyl awning, a 12 cubic ft gas/electric Dometic fridge, a 6 gallon Dometic water heater, 40 gallon fresh water tank with a pressure water system and on board compressor. The holding tank was also 40 gallons, and there was no seperate grey water tank. But the grey water could also be discharged onto the ground if permissible. AND, the total cost was $10.000, brand new. Mind you, at that time, Holiday Rambler was as popular as the Airstream was. The 1972 Chevy 3/4 ton 4 wheel drive duel air conditioned suburban we towed it with also had a 40 gal. fuel tank, and cost new $7200. A stay at a KOA campground with a full hookup site was on average 6 dollars per night. Out first trip to Disney World was also in 1973, we stayed at the Fort Wilderness campground which was $16 per night. We made nine trips from PA to Disney World over a period of 7 years because it was affordable for us to do. A weeks stay including park passes for us and our 4 kids would cost about $1000. Mind you that the first time i ever paid $1 per gallon for gas was in 1977 on a trip to Rocky Mtn National park in our trailer. One of many we made in that trailer to every part of the country. And that was for a Canadien gallon, not a U S gallon. Now, would you also like to hear what i paid for a brand new 1986 24 ft. walk around cuddy cabin Grady White boat, with twin Yamaha 150s, 150 gal. fuel, outriggers, and a new 3500 lb trailer with 4 wheel brakes? lol
Even though the video is over a year old I really enjoyed it. I got more out of it than the dealership promos, Great insight and advice. You guys did great, Thank you.
Well that's really cool of you to say! Thanks so much for watching, we love sharing our true thoughts on things. Sometimes folks react positively and sometimes they just make fun of us and the way we present things! We are so happy that it was useful for you!
I like 2017 25.2 yes the slideout comes out the back so you just modify the hitch for the bike rack. But it is the 25.2 that has the biggest shower at 30"x36" but comes in at an overall length of 26'- 6"
Thank God for people like y'all cause as far as I'm concerned an RV is a great investment in these hard time and this economy, bless yall and happy trails, wish I were in your shoes
Great video. I like the hurricane escape part. We live in Sarasota. We have a 2006 Monaco Dynasty named Lady Dye. She is a 42' diesel pusher. We use it to leave town when hurricanes are forecasted. We do love traveling the country in it too. We have taken it to Key West. We found a really nice RV campground there we like there. Next time we are in the Key's my wife and I are looking forward to taking one of your canal tours.
@@adriannurse1502 Not as many as you would think. They get serviced at Beaver Coaches in Bend. Always been my favorite brand. You can follow Brian’s RV at the following link. He used to install all electronics on Monaco’s and later, Country Coaches. He’s still working at the same facility, now called Premier Coaches of Oregon. ua-cam.com/video/bA64xQ7mhfE/v-deo.html
Well you're an expert compared to most people because at least you have the knowledge so that's great y'all do a great job of giving me virtual tours houses campers and all the keys y'all are doing a great job thank you for the Insight God bless y'all and y'all have fun with psych you're living the dream
@@adriannurse1502 Hi Adrian Nurse...just a quick unrelated question. By chance, are you from Adrian Michigan? I have relatives there and that’s the reason for the inquiry....thanks...Ed
@@adriannurse1502 I’m sorry to have bothered you. I thought perhaps by a strange coincidence you might of known some of my relatives. Thanks for responding and have a nice evening.
Good evening to you two! Thank you very much for sharing your rig with all of us! That looks like an awesome, compact Class A! Very well appointed. We just ordered a 26 ft Outdoors RV travel trailer, so we'll be the length of a long bed pick up longer than you guys hehehe. But, we live up in CO and needed something capable of traversing the national forest unimproved roads, as well as a 4 season capability. Very nice rig that you have , though. I looked at the Thor website and saw they did have a queen bed option. Your rig is deceivingly compact! It really is within a foot of those wide body sprinter van options such as a Leisure Travel Van or so. Safe travels!!
@@GablesOnTheGo ... may we ask why you're selling it? Read a few bad reviews, but our hearts are set on this smaller RV. We'll be in Miami May 15 but can make other arrangements.
Only one reason! Our plan was to travel for the year, but instead we came to Marathon and rented a house for a year. Now we don't use it like planned. We have had many rv's and this has been our favorite. All RV's have their high a low spots, for us this was the best blend of everything. We have been extremely pleased with our purchase and we did tons of research before we bought this one.
@@bradleysonthemove5790 I tried the number from the RV trader email and it would not work. Just shoot me an email at markgable@me.com and get me your number and I'll give you a call.
I found you from Southflorida fishing channel. Enjoying your video's. Really like the RV walk through. Maybe you'll become influencers for this RV company. You may want to check out the Channel (From She to Me). They are really cool RV couple and have done lot's of tricks for making there RV/Pleasure way there own. All boaters & Rv'ers are gadget people. "Good"! Looking forward to seeing you both growing this channel. You both have a great friendly vibe and charisma which will make the channel grow in volume over the next year. Happy new years (2020).
I wish I could remember...however...here's an update. ALL of the covering (faux leather) for those seats peeled off in the heat down here. Would not buy again....sorry I can't remember the brand.
Hi Guys, just stumbled across this and really enjoyed the tour. Couple of questions: (1) Mark, you mentioned 10 MPGs, but is that while towing the boat? (2) Seems like most of the motorhomes I come across, especially the Class C's, have a long overhang in the back which can be problematic at boat launches, but yours does not seem to have that. Do you have a hitch on the front for launchiing? Thanks again, and being from Minnesota I love how Laurie says "Slide" :-) Subsrcribed!
We chose this RV specifically with towing in mind. The short overhang was one of the big factors, also the cargo carrying capacity, not so much for carrying cargo, but to add stability when towing. 10mpg is about average whether towing or not...maybe a mile per gallon or so either way. Rigs with the V10 ford all get around 10mpg in this weight class. Thanks for watching!
Don't have it but it was prewired for solar. We just never added...it is making more and more sense now with the the battery technology that is happening.
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The glory days of owning an RV are history for the vast majority of the people.
Certainly, there have been at least some advancements made in the construction of them in certain areas.
Slide out extensions allowing for more living space is no doubt the biggest of those.
But let me elaborate some on why i say this.
In the early 70s my wife and i were contemplating the purchase of a travel trailer.
My brother already owned a nice motor home, and we knew we preferred a tow behind trailer over a motor home.
We took delivery of a new 31’ Holiday Rambler top of the line Rambler model in the early fall of 1972, it was a 1973 model year.
It had all aluminum construction, meaning no wood at all was used in the construction.
It was the largest trailer Holiday Rambler made at that time, and it was several more years untill they ventured into building motor homes.
It had what was called mor ride suspension and oil bath wheel bearings.
The hitch package was included in the package price from the dealer.
It had a rooftop Coleman 5000 btu AC unit, a 20’ pull down vinyl awning, a 12 cubic ft gas/electric Dometic fridge, a 6 gallon Dometic water heater, 40 gallon fresh water tank with a pressure water system and on board compressor.
The holding tank was also 40 gallons, and there was no seperate grey water tank. But the grey water could also be discharged onto the ground if permissible.
AND, the total cost was $10.000, brand new.
Mind you, at that time, Holiday Rambler was as popular as the Airstream was.
The 1972 Chevy 3/4 ton 4 wheel drive duel air conditioned suburban we towed it with also had a 40 gal. fuel tank, and cost new $7200.
A stay at a KOA campground with a full hookup site was on average 6 dollars per night.
Out first trip to Disney World was also in 1973, we stayed at the Fort Wilderness campground which was $16 per night.
We made nine trips from PA to Disney World over a period of 7 years because it was affordable for us to do.
A weeks stay including park passes for us and our 4 kids would cost about $1000.
Mind you that the first time i ever paid $1 per gallon for gas was in 1977 on a trip to Rocky Mtn National park in our trailer.
One of many we made in that trailer to every part of the country.
And that was for a Canadien gallon, not a U S gallon.
Now, would you also like to hear what i paid for a brand new 1986 24 ft. walk around cuddy cabin Grady White boat, with twin Yamaha 150s, 150 gal. fuel, outriggers, and a new 3500 lb trailer with 4 wheel brakes? lol
Even though the video is over a year old I really enjoyed it. I got more out of it than the dealership promos, Great insight and advice. You guys did great, Thank you.
Well that's really cool of you to say! Thanks so much for watching, we love sharing our true thoughts on things. Sometimes folks react positively and sometimes they just make fun of us and the way we present things! We are so happy that it was useful for you!
I like 2017 25.2 yes the slideout comes out the back so you just modify the hitch for the bike rack. But it is the 25.2 that has the biggest shower at 30"x36" but comes in at an overall length of 26'- 6"
Yep we liked the 25.2 as well, but wanted to have the back of the rig free from slideouts...
Thank God for people like y'all cause as far as I'm concerned an RV is a great investment in these hard time and this economy, bless yall and happy trails, wish I were in your shoes
Thanks so much for watching!
Great video. I like the hurricane escape part. We live in Sarasota. We have a 2006 Monaco Dynasty named Lady Dye. She is a 42' diesel pusher. We use it to leave town when hurricanes are forecasted. We do love traveling the country in it too. We have taken it to Key West. We found a really nice RV campground there we like there. Next time we are in the Key's my wife and I are looking forward to taking one of your canal tours.
Awesome! We'd love to take you guys out. We love RV'ing and hope to have a diesel pusher some day.
Love the Monaco Dynasty and almost all the Country Coaches. I’m up in Oregon where they were built.
@@6582rg That is so awesome! Do you still see a lot of them there?
@@adriannurse1502 Not as many as you would think. They get serviced at Beaver Coaches in Bend. Always been my favorite brand. You can follow Brian’s RV at the following link. He used to install all electronics on Monaco’s and later, Country Coaches. He’s still working at the same facility, now called Premier Coaches of Oregon.
ua-cam.com/video/bA64xQ7mhfE/v-deo.html
@@6582rg Thank you so much. Here in Florida we see a lot of Monaco's and Country Coaches. Only a few Beaver's though.
Nice video and rig. I really liked the bathroom doors opening up creating that extra room. thanks
Glad you liked it! Thanks!
You guys are workers! This looks like a very comfy RV!
Thanks so much!
saw a Vegas parked in the street at Tybee just a few weeks ago and both the wife and I liked the look of.
We loved the Vegas!
Well you're an expert compared to most people because at least you have the knowledge so that's great y'all do a great job of giving me virtual tours houses campers and all the keys y'all are doing a great job thank you for the Insight God bless y'all and y'all have fun with psych you're living the dream
Thanks Danny!!
Nice manageable size great tutorial on Vinnie Vegas. Another tutorial on boat thanks JT 🇺🇸🐟🎣🌴⛱🛥😃😊🙏🏻
Thanks so much!
Terrific show guys. I love the RV. Wish I had one, but it's a little too late for me
Never too late Nat!!
As long as you are alive and healthy enough to go it is never to late.
@@adriannurse1502 Hi Adrian Nurse...just a quick unrelated question. By chance, are you from Adrian Michigan? I have relatives there and that’s the reason for the inquiry....thanks...Ed
@@edf2953 No, I am originally from Virginia. I did almost buy a toolbox from Adrian Steel though.
@@adriannurse1502 I’m sorry to have bothered you. I thought perhaps by a strange coincidence you might of known some of my relatives. Thanks for responding and have a nice evening.
Wow! Thanks for sharing! Beautiful RV!
Thanks for watching!
Thor is the best and I love their reputation it has.
Really enjoyed this video. I’m not an RVer but like to see hacking and hear about the mechanical performance. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
Great video! That rig has everything and then some!
Thanks for watching!!
Good evening to you two! Thank you very much for sharing your rig with all of us! That looks like an awesome, compact Class A! Very well appointed. We just ordered a 26 ft Outdoors RV travel trailer, so we'll be the length of a long bed pick up longer than you guys hehehe. But, we live up in CO and needed something capable of traversing the national forest unimproved roads, as well as a 4 season capability.
Very nice rig that you have , though. I looked at the Thor website and saw they did have a queen bed option.
Your rig is deceivingly compact! It really is within a foot of those wide body sprinter van options such as a Leisure Travel Van or so.
Safe travels!!
Yep, that's why we chose it...very small but feels like driving a class A...very comfortable!
@@GablesOnTheGo And....it was Matt’s, from Matt’s RV Reviews, number 1 pick for Class A’s less than 30 Ft!!!
Happy I found you!! We are in the process of selling our home so we can purchase an RV and travel!
Thank you for sharing! 👍
You are so welcome, and thanks for watching!
BEAUTIFUL CAMPER, GREAT TOUR‼️‼️ ENJOY YOUR CHANNEL ‼️ ‼️. Vinny 🇺🇸
Thanks 👍
Very nice Vegas!
Living the life .... You guys are doing it right.
Thanks!
Spotlessly clean.
Awesome.
Thank you!
Vinnie Vegas I liked the name,your area you’re staying in is beautiful that bathroom is truly an awesome setup.👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Our last RV was Cousin Eddie,....Vinny Vegas just seemed fitting! Thanks for watching!
She is rocking them shorts,wow
Thanks James!
Great video... recent subscriber and you two work well together... enjoying the content
Awesome, thank you!
Great content again. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it
Never driven a class A.Is it hard to learn to drive and are you able to travel and park it to sight see without a tow car?
Nice tip on the trash can
Glad you liked it!
I like this. Good presentation.
Thank you!
Very nice video and RV. How much did it cost? Can you get one with a larger shower? How much more would that be?
That model does not come with a larger shower, unfortunately. I am not sure the price of them now in this market. I would check online for pricing.
Time for a NASCAR trip!!
Enjoy your videos!
Glad you like them!
Great choice. way to go!
Thanks!
Awesome video & info , thx so much . 👍 Get the Net 🎣😮👍
Thanks for watching!
Very nice!
Thank you! Cheers!
Fun video ... we stayed in Marathon last summer .. great vacation. Question: is your Vegas available for sale? We're interested.
Yes Marathon is a ball! And yes the RV is for sale and ready to go!
@@GablesOnTheGo ... may we ask why you're selling it? Read a few bad reviews, but our hearts are set on this smaller RV. We'll be in Miami May 15 but can make other arrangements.
Only one reason! Our plan was to travel for the year, but instead we came to Marathon and rented a house for a year. Now we don't use it like planned. We have had many rv's and this has been our favorite. All RV's have their high a low spots, for us this was the best blend of everything. We have been extremely pleased with our purchase and we did tons of research before we bought this one.
@@GablesOnTheGo ... well, we'd like to buy it ... how can we talk? Our contact number is listed in the email sent to you from rvtrader.com.
@@bradleysonthemove5790 I tried the number from the RV trader email and it would not work. Just shoot me an email at markgable@me.com and get me your number and I'll give you a call.
Oh, cool!
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Glad you enjoyed it!
I found you from Southflorida fishing channel. Enjoying your video's. Really like the RV walk through. Maybe you'll become influencers for this RV company. You may want to check out the Channel (From She to Me). They are really cool RV couple and have done lot's of tricks for making there RV/Pleasure way there own. All boaters & Rv'ers are gadget people. "Good"!
Looking forward to seeing you both growing this channel. You both have a great friendly vibe and charisma which will make the channel grow in volume over the next year. Happy new years (2020).
Thanks for the kind words! Glad you enjoy the channel. I'll check the couple you mentioned, thanks!
What is the brand/model/website for the theater seating love seat upgrade?
I wish I could remember...however...here's an update. ALL of the covering (faux leather) for those seats peeled off in the heat down here. Would not buy again....sorry I can't remember the brand.
Hi Guys, just stumbled across this and really enjoyed the tour. Couple of questions: (1) Mark, you mentioned 10 MPGs, but is that while towing the boat? (2) Seems like most of the motorhomes I come across, especially the Class C's, have a long overhang in the back which can be problematic at boat launches, but yours does not seem to have that. Do you have a hitch on the front for launchiing? Thanks again, and being from Minnesota I love how Laurie says "Slide" :-) Subsrcribed!
We chose this RV specifically with towing in mind. The short overhang was one of the big factors, also the cargo carrying capacity, not so much for carrying cargo, but to add stability when towing. 10mpg is about average whether towing or not...maybe a mile per gallon or so either way. Rigs with the V10 ford all get around 10mpg in this weight class. Thanks for watching!
He’s a lucky guy because she hot like hell
Great video Thanks
Glad you enjoyed it!
How well does the AC work in the extreme heat and humidity of the Florida Keys?
Wonderful, in that small of a unit it's not hard to cool...it'll freeze you out.
Clean out traveling
What about solar, can you get it or do you have it.
Don't have it but it was prewired for solar. We just never added...it is making more and more sense now with the the battery technology that is happening.
Check out traveling Robert RV videos! Great guy and you guys will love ❤️ him! STEVE from NEW England!
We watch him all the time! Love his channel!
Me too! 👍👍👍👍
If I bought a vacant lot could I use a motor home on it?
It would have to be properly zoned for that...not just any vacant lot down here will work. RV lots are becoming more scarce all the time.
Do you still have it?
So what you're saying is it's a Class C with a Class A Friend
Yep, sort of like that Tom!
What is unnloade weight
Not sure Bruce, check out the specs on Thor's site...thanks for watching!
Who wears the pants in the family
Now that's funny. Have you watched the video....you should know who wears the pants.
Gezz Giacomino, that’s kinda a rude comment