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  1. SolarSoda

    Address/mail issues in Illinois

    I am truly sorry to hear you have to go through all this nonsense. I agree, it sounds very Big Brotherish to me too. In fact, it sounds downright illegal, like unconstitutional. I'd be curious to know if someone is right now preparing a class action lawsuit against the state of IL for that...
  2. SolarSoda

    Your opinion on this van

    AbuelaLoca - I know, every time I mention it I seem to get the same response: "that's a good engine". I hope so!! I hope there aren't any bad surprises lurking beneath it, because it's more than we imagined we'd be able to get financed for.  DannyB - there is no way a credit union will finance...
  3. SolarSoda

    Your opinion on this van

    AbuelaLoca - never mind, I saw it. You did say "specs", lol. Anyway, I'll definitely ask the dealer about that tomorrow!
  4. SolarSoda

    Your opinion on this van

    DannyB - nice work finding the cheaper ad!!! We set our search criteria to max out at $8000 so that's how it escaped us. AbuelaLoca - it definitely has a diesel engine in it. The dealer turned it on and although I'm not experienced with diesel engines, I've never heard a gas engine sound like...
  5. SolarSoda

    Your opinion on this van

    Ok, CRVL members, let me know what you think --  We just put a down payment down on a van that is the best we've seen for meeting our needs, but we haven't signed the dotted line yet. We're taking it to the mechanic tomorrow, we're having a very experienced friend come with us to test drive it...
  6. SolarSoda

    About financing

    Ok, CRVL members, let me know what you think --  We just put a down payment down on a van that is the best we've seen for meeting our needs, but we haven't signed the dotted line yet. We're taking it to the mechanic tomorrow, we're having a very experienced friend come with us to test drive it...
  7. SolarSoda

    Where Have You Found the Best RV Deals?

    Almost There - wow, thanks for the tip! I don't know if we'll be able to take advantage of any deals this year, but I'm going to look anyway. Cheers! :D
  8. SolarSoda

    About financing

    What a fantastic idea! Honestly, I'd been thinking about living in the parking lot at work but wasn't really sure how to sell this to the powers that be. They are super up-tight and conservative, but if I tell them they get free security out of the deal they just might go for it. We have had...
  9. SolarSoda

    About financing

    Gunny - thanks for explaining the travel trailer for me! I did Google it too, so now I'm looking at RV parks around here. I gotta say, it doesn't look good for saving money. It's cheaper than a brick-and-stick for sure, but still more than what we were paying before. I'll keep looking. Thank you...
  10. SolarSoda

    About financing

    Hi Jewellann! I love your name, it's so pretty and unique! :) First of all, thank you so much for taking the time to give such a detailed response. I'm grateful for all the time everyone here has given to helping me figure out my situation and give solutions. The suggestion for a travel travel...
  11. SolarSoda

    About financing

    Gunny -  Thank you for the tip! I'll definitely look into it.
  12. SolarSoda

    About financing

    Responding to bullfrog:  Thank you for your reply and suggestions! I will look more into the travel trailer.  I'll be honest: I'm not exactly sure I know what a travel trailer is, as I've mainly been focused on vans and/or RVs. Are those like fifth wheels? I know I could Google it, but I want...
  13. SolarSoda

    About financing

    This is a response to steamjam1:  Thank you so much for your reply! I just realized I never replied to Jewellann's post earlier. Hopefully I'll get to that today.  You are ABSOLUTELY RIGHT about fixing up the Ram van being cheaper. But my hubby absolutely refuses to spend any time in that...
  14. SolarSoda

    Greetings from Florida!

    What a great story! To be honest, I kind of feel the same way you did, about leaving stuff behind for the new owners to deal with. The buyers' realtor was REALLY pushy. I mean, *REALLY*. She wanted us out by Dec. 23 - ! Dec. 23!! The seller's realtor told me he had to fight with her for a long...
  15. SolarSoda

    Greetings from Florida!

    @rvpopeye: I can't wait to post pics! @Txjaybird: Hello neighbor!! I can TOTALLY relate on the "might need it someday" dynamic. I just got a storage unit yesterday and it scares me to think how I might fill it up, lol. And you are absolutely right about knowing what we have to work with and...
  16. SolarSoda

    About financing

    Wow, thank you for the detailed response! I really appreciate it. We live in Fort Myers, FL (don't remember if I mentioned that), so I imagine we're in much the same boat as far as the snowbirds and their RVs go.  We will definitely be stealth camping here because of my job. One day I hope to...
  17. SolarSoda

    Greetings from Florida!

    Thank you so much for extending the warm welcome! I will definitely take a gander at that Tips & Tricks post, I love that stuff. It's nice to finally make myself known here, I've been following along on the outskirts for so long, lol. And I know I am among good people here.  :D  You're right...
  18. SolarSoda

    Where Have You Found the Best RV Deals?

    My hubby and I looking for an RV, and we live in SWFL. Do you suppose the same logic applies down here?
  19. SolarSoda

    About financing

    Hi jimindenver! That's a good idea, now that you mention it I do remember seeing one in a lot like that once. I'm a firm believer in leaving no stone unturned, so we'll expand our search there.  Ideally we'd like to get a Class B or a Class C. Bob Wells recommends Dodge and so does another...
  20. SolarSoda

    About financing

    This is exactly my second post, I haven't even uploaded a picture for my profile yet, lol. But things are changing fast in my life right now, and my question is more important than getting my profile just right.  My husband and I are being forced to move - our landlord, whom we love, she's the...
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