Fynger 841 Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/user/telegraphtv#p/u/47/nulz-8FsFLg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ayupmeducks 1,730 Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 Carbon neutral??? BS!!! Did it make itself entirely from materials it produced from thin air without any energy input...Dahhhhhh. Then that scooter needs charging everyday..... Where do they come up with such BS??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fynger 841 Posted April 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 called politics Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ayupmeducks 1,730 Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 Of course Kev, I forgot, politicians are a thick bunch of...... well you get the picture. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ashley 288 Posted April 24, 2011 Report Share Posted April 24, 2011 I want one! not really, where do they come up with such shite? wonder how many grand that is? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Limey 242 Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 LOL - Now THIS is how you go camping 'merican style! Queen sized bed, air conditioning, heat, stove, microwave, generator, the lot! We just bought it - a 2001 model, but only 13,400 miles on it, it looks and drives like new, priced $14,000 below the book value and about 1/4 of the new cost! Downside - a V10 engine so only about 10mpg! Yes, it is a small house on wheels - and we are looking forward to getting a LOT of use out of it. No, we will NOT be doing much "boondocking" - that is only for those who really can't afford to do it in style! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 Thats nice, but I prefer the Raddison Orlando, the 'South Coast' or 'New Orleans' in Las Vegas.Or even the Southernmost Hotel Key West. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ayupmeducks 1,730 Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 Someone sent me photos of REAL motor homes Eric, mind you they must have cost a fortune, two even had a car hoist. A platform slid out from under the huge truck frame, lowered to the ground, you then drove your car onto it and it stowed the car safely away. NO towing the car!! I saw a travel trailer once that was nearly as big as a house. Retired couple had it and lived on the road. What was it towed by??? A huge Kenworth tractor unit!! I think the trailer was well over 50 foot in length. I'll see if I still have those emails with the luxury motor homes in them. If I still have them, I'll post them here so you can drool over them.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Limey 242 Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 I hear ya, John. We typically go to the RV show nearby and some of those things are amazing - and cost more than our house! They "toy haulers" that have a built in garage in the back are also becoming pretty popular! We aren't in that league - but with what we didn't spend on the coach, we can spend on fuel so that we can afford to use it - and we will tow a "modest" trailer with a motorcycle for "local" touring. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ayupmeducks 1,730 Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 I can't locate the email, so did a bit of surfing, try this little number for a cool three quarter of a million bucks!!! Note the size of motor!!! CHASSIS FEATURES Spartan® K3 Chassis with IFS Cummins® ISX 600 Hp Allison® 4000 MH Transmission Tag Axle Automatic Traction Control Comfort Drive™ Steering with Power Column and Adjustable Control Alcoa Dura-Brite® ACCU-SHIELD™ Non-Polish Aluminum Wheels HWH® Four-Point Hydraulic Jacks with Single-Touch Control and Chassis Air Leveling Power Tilt and Telescope VIP Smart Wheel® with Black Leather Memory Settings for Driver’s Seat, Pedals, Steering Wheel and Exterior Mirrors Cruise Control Recessed Fuel Fills with Crossover to Fill from Either Side Back-Up Alarm Anti-Lock Braking System Front and Rear Tag Disc Brakes Electronic Chassis Information Display in Dash Tire Pressure Monitor System Chassis Service Center Leece-Neville 270-Amp Alternator 200-Gallon Fuel Tank 55-Degree Cramp Angle CABINETS AND FURNITURE Soho High Gloss Cherry Hardwood Fully Overlayed Cabinet Doors Hidden-Leaf Dinette Table with Corian® Top and Four Chairs (Two Fixed, Two Folding)* Polished Corian® Countertop in Kitchen with Undermounted Stainless Steel Sink and Flush Sink Covers Polished Corian® Countertop in Bathroom Polished Corian® Countertop on Bedroom Nightstands Residential-Style Full Extension Ball Bearin Drawer Guides Drawers with Dovetailed Sides Concealed Hinges on Cabinet Doors Villa™ Furniture Ultraleather/Vinyl Heated Driver Seat with Eight-Way Power, Power Lumbar and Power Recline Ultraleather/Vinyl Heated Oversized Passenger Seat with Eight-Way Power, Power Lumbar, Power Recline and Power Footrest Cedar Paneling in Rear Wardrobe King Bed with Hardwood Raised-Panel Bed Base ELECTRICAL FEATURES 12.5 kW Cummins Onan® Diesel Quiet Generator on Hydraulic Slide and Auto Changeover 50-Amp Electrical Service with Flexible Cord on Power Cord Rewind Reel Four AGM House Batteries on Pullout Tray Battery Disconnect Switch 5-Watt Solar Panel 2,800-Watt Pure Sine Wave Inverter with Automatic Generator Start Emergency Start Switch Midship Side Turn Signals Recessed Docking Lights Switched Receptacle for Engine Block Heater Recessed Halogen Lights in Ceiling and Overhead Cabinets Lighted Wardrobes with Automatic Switches ICC Light Flasher Switch Mood Lights in Lambrequins, Kitchen Valance and Bed Base Daylight Headlight System Silverleaf® Multiplex Control System And so many other extras!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ayupmeducks 1,730 Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 I wonder if it comes with a full tank of fuel??? LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ashley 288 Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 Can just see that reversing into Merebrook Campsite near Whatstandwell lol, Back in the uk I'm surprised no one hasn't pursued the idea of an "artic camper", something along the lines of a pickup with a 2 wheel trailer that has jack legs? as one of the problems with motorhomes in the uk is that is your only form of transport once you get to your destination? ie you get to your site and get settled, then have to pack up, stow everything away again to get to any local town or beaches etc,I think some firm did such 1960/70's? Maybe it's just me "living in the past" in days of converted old ambulances etc? though within last 10 years saw one made from a converted horsebox! however that does not surpass the static "park home" seen in the 1950's on Golden Sands Mablethorpe made from a converted Horsa gilder! (D Day and all that) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,593 Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 There's quite a few of the "artic" type trailers out here in Lincs, Toyota/Mitsubishi pickup truck with fifth wheel fitted, very nice they look too Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ashley 288 Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 There's quite a few of the "artic" type trailers out here in Lincs, Toyota/Mitsubishi pickup truck with fifth wheel fitted, very nice they look too Rog drat, another money making scheme gone west! didn't realise that, are such made thus or adaptations? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,871 Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 What about a double decker bus Ashley? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fynger 841 Posted April 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 Or if you want a little more room Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ashley 288 Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 What about a double decker bus Ashley? Yes, I saw "Summer Holiday" (twice in one week actually, first was enough but that taught me not to two time girlfriend!)One of the fair blokes who stayed on the winter quarters on Western Blvd did a very good conversion of a single decker coach, too all the side windows out, sheeted over where they'd been with steel, & fitted d/g units as required, when finished and painted looked very good, another had one of the old extending wagons, said so called as road wheels could be removed and others fitted so could be run on railways, not sure if true but seemed serious about it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ayupmeducks 1,730 Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 Can just see that reversing into Merebrook Campsite near Whatstandwell lol, Back in the uk I'm surprised no one hasn't pursued the idea of an "artic camper", something along the lines of a pickup with a 2 wheel trailer that has jack legs? as one of the problems with motorhomes in the uk is that is your only form of transport once you get to your destination? ie you get to your site and get settled, then have to pack up, stow everything away again to get to any local town or beaches etc,I think some firm did such 1960/70's? Maybe it's just me "living in the past" in days of converted old ambulances etc? though within last 10 years saw one made from a converted horsebox! however that does not surpass the static "park home" seen in the 1950's on Golden Sands Mablethorpe made from a converted Horsa gilder! (D Day and all that) Those are called "5th wheels" over here and are quite common on the roads. In fact a lot of stock trailers are "5th" wheel types with the "goose neck" hitch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ayupmeducks 1,730 Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 Here's some Jayco 5th wheel travel trailers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ashley 288 Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 Crikey didn't know they could float as well! guess everything has been tried and tested, thanks for pics Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 LOL - Now THIS is how you go camping 'merican style! Queen sized bed, air conditioning, heat, stove, microwave, generator, the lot! We just bought it - a 2001 model, but only 13,400 miles on it, it looks and drives like new, priced $14,000 below the book value and about 1/4 of the new cost! Downside - a V10 engine so only about 10mpg! Yes, it is a small house on wheels - and we are looking forward to getting a LOT of use out of it. No, we will NOT be doing much "boondocking" - that is only for those who really can't afford to do it in style! Right that's my back up vehicle organised for when I 'do' route 66 on a "Fat boy" or an "Electroglide" (SWMBO can follow me with the kids!!) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ayupmeducks 1,730 Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 Not much left of Route 66 Ian, you'd probably see all there is in one day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 I can diversify. (As long as I can find a good fishing lake some where!!) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ayupmeducks 1,730 Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 Well if fishings all you want, I'm told all the rivers in this area are good fishing rivers. Not being an angler myself, I can only go by what I'm told. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,091 Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 We have Route 66 AND lots of fishing lakes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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