What did you do today not on your truck...

[Lost in the 60's]

People paying 60k for a 16' trailer, IMHO, need a mental eval... Seems America has become callous to the extremely stupid prices for products and just keep buying the crap anyway.
80k for 40 yr old motor home is insane. Steeveedee is right, just from sitting all those years, it will need a lot of work. I nearly spit my coffee out when you posted the price. I would have a hard time justifying 40k...but that's just me and having grown up in a low income family in the 50's.

[72c20customcamper]

Originally Posted by Lost in the 60's

People paying 60k for a 16' trailer, IMHO, need a mental eval... Seems America has become callous to the extremely stupid prices for products and just keep buying the crap anyway.
80k for 40 yr old motor home is insane. Steeveedee is right, just from sitting all those years, it will need a lot of work. I nearly spit my coffee out when you posted the price. I would have a hard time justifying 40k...but that's just me and having grown up in a low income family in the 50's.

Some people say 40 k for a 50 year old truck is insane . These coaches are collectibles just like our trucks the market is out there . But the coach is overpriced I would say 50k tops but who knows

[72c20customcamper]

Our newer tractor couldn’t hold up to the Marybeth torture test . Told me yesterday it’s not cutting right and it’s hard to turn .

[Lost in the 60's]

Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Some people say 40 k for a 50 year old truck is insane . These coaches are collectibles just like our trucks the market is out there . But the coach is overpriced I would say 50k tops but who knows

ALL the prices for anything considered classic or collector are insane. I'm on a forum for supercars and the rarest ones are selling $250-500k. Stuff we bought for 4k new or a few years old. Where do people get all the money ????
Motor coaches as collectibles ?? One would need a huge building for that "hobby".

[special-K]

Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Guys you aren’t buying a new class A motorhome for 20k more . For 100k you’re getting a late 90s early 2000s so 10 to 15 years newer. A new Airstream Classic is 180k and you’re waiting 6 months . The little 16ft Bambi is 60k .

The new Dutch star like mine is over 550k when my dad bought it in 2004 it was 125k after he traded in a 1998 Dutch star

Steveedee didn't say he got a new class A. I was relating to his post. Whether apples to apples or not we all agree $80k is a lot for a 41 year old RV, I was guessing.

[FleetsidePaul]

Have you ever tried to fit 10 lbs. into a 5 pound sack? Try getting a big fridge into a house built in 1957 that wasn't designed to take one that big. I had to shave the cabinet and hack up the tile which is okay because it's going away. This was just a test fit. I've still got to get the floor in. But it's in. Now I have only about 5000 other things to do.

And do you see that paint can? NEVER BUY THAT PAINT!! It's garbage. It took 4 coats. They call it "Easy Care'. There's nothing easy about it. They should call it white snot.

[Getter-Done]

Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

Have you ever tried to fit 10 lbs. into a 5 pound sack? Try getting a big fridge into a house built in 1957 that wasn't designed to take one that big. I had to shave the cabinet and hack up the tile which is okay because it's going away. This was just a test fit. I've still got to get the floor in. But it's in. Now I have only about 5000 other things to do.

And do you see that paint can? NEVER BUY THAT PAINT!! It's garbage. It took 4 coats. They call it "Easy Care'. There's nothing easy about it. They should call it white snot.

I grew up (Well not Really) in an older house with 34" doors.
Maybe 32" I don't remember.
But I know they was not wide enough .

[FleetsidePaul]

Originally Posted by Getter-Done

I grew up (Well not Really) in an older house with 34" doors.
Maybe 32" I don't remember.
But I know they was not wide enough .

Yup. Big Bertha there is 36" wide. As Maxwell Smart would say "Missed it by that much'.

[Boog]

Oh yeah. My wife just had to have a double door with ice n water. I told her what the opening width was and we went shopping. She got the absolute widest fridge that would fit that measurement and with one door opening on a wall, well it could only open to less than 90* and it's a pain. In retrospect, I should have given her two inches less.

[Stocker]

Originally Posted by Boog

In retrospect, I should have given her two inches less.

Now there's something you don't hear every day....

[special-K]

It's hard to find anything for sale that is "worth it" when it comes to money asked. How about a fake patina '64 SWB with 350/TH350 for $98k?
https://www.facebook.com/commerce/li...chment&__cft__[0]=AZWQrRy57slHF6JOIUtRfzi3nhZqopvMk6vIG5jPmOMLriqUy11q2Xr1SRskt2HADnMYnEonpIpv2N7WN8osKwfc0VB2BwUsZ6G giQnehEXCOsgSUwAW-9fgbK-1Ih-NoJvtUBAIpDRdfRucG-pQPdiWXoc0Pv3lcbcaq3jR8vZLFleYJ-7_0MZRF-H0hV4S5t6GfAycsQsoElUFwjpybZVJ&__tn__=*b!%3A%3EH-R

[FleetsidePaul]

I sold my old house. Well kinda sorta. After only one day on the market I got a cash offer for full asking price and before I could respond I got another for more and then another for even more. I couldn't believe it. These people are fighting over it. So I'm just sitting back and watching the bidding war for a bit. I thought that I'd be sitting on the place for at least a couple of months but it seems that isn't the case.

I just wanted to get rid of the place but if they want to keep jacking up the price then I can live with that.

[Lost in the 60's]

Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

I sold my old house. Well kinda sorta. After only one day on the market I got a cash offer for full asking price and before I could respond I got another for more and then another for even more. I couldn't believe it. These people are fighting over it. So I'm just sitting back and watching the bidding war for a bit. I thought that I'd be sitting on the place for at least a couple of months but it seems that isn't the case.

I just wanted to get rid of the place but if they want to keep jacking up the price then I can live with that.

We moved 3 years ago and had a little of the same, but most of the offers were contingent and we took the best CASH offer. I wasn't going to wait for someone to sell their place first. We had already moved into our new place too and just wanted the previous house gone. We listed it "as is, where is" too, and were very firm on no negotiating after their inspectors approved the condition. Don't come crying to me about petty things you don't like and want me to pay to change AFTER everything has been approved.

[FleetsidePaul]

Originally Posted by Lost in the 60's

We moved 3 years ago and had a little of the same, but most of the offers were contingent and we took the best CASH offer. I wasn't going to wait for someone to sell their place first. We had already moved into our new place too and just wanted the previous house gone. We listed it "as is, where is" too, and were very firm on no negotiating after their inspectors approved the condition. Don't come crying to me about petty things you don't like and want me to pay to change AFTER everything has been approved.

Yup. Cash talks. I'll take less money to avoid problems and headaches that will cost me more in the end. Just pay me and go away.

[72c20customcamper]

Started the new steps for back entrance of the rental . And wouldn’t you know my Dewalt 18v impact driver bit the dust it started smoking and I wasn’t even using it . I was down to the last battery anyway . I ended up buying a 24v Flex with the stacked battery . Little pricey but it has a lifetime warranty if you buy it before Dec 31 . Just need to register it online within 30 days of purchase . I have to say it out performs the Dewalt . I like that it has different settings of power so you don’t overdrive the screw .

This is the landing out the sliding door there will be two steps to the patio .

[Lost in the 60's]

I'm not familiar with the Flex brand in this area. I bought a 12v DeWalt impact driver about 7 years ago and was never impressed with the power. After the batteries died, I bought a Milwaukee 18v and the power level about quadrupled from the 12v. Now I have the 1/2" impact, a circular saw and a speed ratchet. Looking at the string trimmer, but it's rather spendy. I bought a 4 cycle string trimmer 10 years ago, to reduce emissions from the 2 cycle, but WOW, that thing is heavy.

[special-K]

I use a DeWalt 18v impact driver almost every day. I'd say it's my most used tool outside of tape, pencil, square, maybe even hammer. I bought mine for $20 at a flea market 10 or more years ago. I already had 18v tools, so batteries and chargers. Now I buy cheap imitation batteries and a charger off Ebay, $50 for 2 batteries and a charger. So far so good. I still have one DeWalt battery dated 11/18 that performs as it should. I don't know what way I'll go when it comes time to replace my 18v tools. The 1/2" drill/driver/hammer fell off a step ladder in the cold last Dec. and broke beyond repair. I've been running a cord for drills and the rotary hammer.

[Sheepdip]

I have just about converted from De Walt to Milwaukee 100%. Nothing against the De Walt tool itself but the batteries became so expensive to replace and I had no luck with the brand X knock-off batteries.

I would watch for a sale on De Walt.. eg. 1/2" drill motor, charger and 2 batteries $100 when 2 batteries were $90. Bottom line I had lots of drill motors and few workable batteries as the life span seemed awfully short for the price.

The Milwaukee batteries as a whole seem to have a much longer life span, 2/3rds the price and so far the cheap brand X batteries are performing well also.

[Getter-Done]

Originally Posted by Sheepdip

I have just about converted from De Walt to Milwaukee 100%. Nothing against the De Walt tool itself but the batteries became so expensive to replace and I had no luck with the brand X knock-off batteries.

I would watch for a sale on De Walt.. eg. 1/2" drill motor, charger and 2 batteries $100 when 2 batteries were $90. Bottom line I had lots of drill motors and few workable batteries as the life span seemed awfully short for the price.

The Milwaukee batteries as a whole seem to have a much longer life span, 2/3rds the price and so far the cheap brand X batteries are performing well also.

This is the same reason I made the Swap.

[special-K]

I bought a Milwaukee circular saw and drill driver when they first started making cordless tools many years ago. Neither one cut the mustard. I tried using them for a little while until I actually tossed them in the trash out of disgust. That's when I went to the 18v DeWalts I still use, which was around '95 or '96. That's great Milwaukee finally offers good tools now. I've had a bad taste in my mouth a long time, but with good reviews I'd consider them again. About 10 years ago the Sawzall gave out. We were cutting the skin off a bedside and the housing can in two where the motor attaches to the handle/switch. We finished it up with two guys operating the Sawzall, a cutter and a switch man . That's the only one I've had to replace until the hammer drill fell and broke. 25+ years of commercial use. Can't complain

The deal with the batteries was at Fathers Day and Christmas they'd put out 2-packs. Single 18v batteries were $90 and the 2-packs were $120. I bought all my batteries Nov/Dec or May/June. I refused to buy a single for $90. and now look at what lithium ion batteries cost! Dayum!

My son bought some Ryobi tools when he worked at Home Depot. I've been using them around here and they all seem as well made as anything else. No issues in performance and they are a couple years old now. If they are significantly cheaper than the more favored brands I'll switch to them. Plus both of us will have the same batteries and chargers

[special-K]

I bought a Milwaukee circular saw and drill driver when they first started making cordless tools many years ago. Neither one cut the mustard. I tried using them for a little while until I actually tossed them in the trash out of disgust. That's when I went to the 18v DeWalts I still use, which was around '95 or '96**. That's great Milwaukee finally offers good tools now. I've had a bad taste in my mouth a long time, but with good reviews I'd consider them again. About 9 years ago the Sawzall gave out. We were cutting the skin off a bedside and the housing can in two where the motor attaches to the handle/switch. We finished it up with two guys operating the Sawzall, a cutter and a switch man . That's the only one I've had to replace until the hammer drill fell and broke. 25+ years of commercial use. Can't complain

The deal with the batteries was at Fathers Day and Christmas they'd put out 2-packs. Single 18v batteries were $90 and the 2-packs were $120. I bought all my batteries Nov/Dec or May/June. I refused to buy a single for $90. and now look at what lithium ion batteries cost! Dayum!

My son bought some Ryobi tools when he worked at Home Depot. I've been using them around here and they all seem as well made as anything else. No issues in performance and they are a couple years old now. If they are significantly cheaper than the more favored brands I'll switch to them. Plus both of us will have the same batteries and chargers


** EDIT: That's not right. I first bought a 14v DeWalt drill/driver after the Milwaukees. That was in the late-80s. That was back when cases were steel. The charger went up on that. I used the model# to order a new one but it was for 18v type batteries. DeWalt didn't change anything about the model# when they changed the design . I only ever had the battery that came with it and that was the only cordless tool I had for years. They didn't make much else and most of that was not very good. When DeWalt came out with 18v it changed the cordless game.

[72c20customcamper]

I’m really liking the Flex . Has three settings for driving screws tried it on some drywall at #1 setting as per the instructions and it drove it with just a little dimple . There are 3 power levels for screws and 2 power levels just for self drilling screws . I tried the most powerful setting and you really need to hold onto the tool or it’ll spin right out of your hand when the screw is home . Battery is still at 3/4 charge my old one I would have changed out the battery . The tool is a little heavy though .


Tim I have a couple of Ryobi 20v tools that I was given Father’s Day and birthday the drill is ok except the chuck doesn’t stay tight in the bit I find I have to rechuck every few drills . The reciprocating saw works well I gave it to my son because his went south after many hours of abuse for the money there a good tool . I bought a Dewalt 20v to replace it .

[72c20customcamper]

Discovered this isn’t for wood . It’s to cut ice blocks from a lake to be stored for summer use.

[3757chevy]

Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

I’m really liking the Flex . Has three settings for driving screws tried it on some drywall at #1 setting as per the instructions and it drove it with just a little dimple . There are 3 power levels for screws and 2 power levels just for self drilling screws . I tried the most powerful setting and you really need to hold onto the tool or it’ll spin right out of your hand when the screw is home . Battery is still at 3/4 charge my old one I would have changed out the battery . The tool is a little heavy though .


Tim I have a couple of Ryobi 20v tools that I was given Father’s Day and birthday the drill is ok except the chuck doesn’t stay tight in the bit I find I have to rechuck every few drills . The reciprocating saw works well I gave it to my son because his went south after many hours of abuse for the money there a good tool . I bought a Dewalt 20v to replace it .

I've got a lot of Craftsman C3 19.2v tools and batteries. Started with a drill driver I found on the road over twenty years ago , needed a charger so I bought a 4pc set with another drill, a worklight a reciprocating saw and sander. Now I have a impact driver, circular saw, angle grinder , couple more drill drivers, minivac, two chargers and about five batteries. all working well still .[knock on wood]

[72c20customcamper]

Originally Posted by 3757chevy

I've got a lot of Craftsman C3 19.2v tools and batteries. Started with a drill driver I found on the road over twenty years ago , needed a charger so I bought a 4pc set with another drill, a worklight a reciprocating saw and sander. Now I have a impact driver, circular saw, angle grinder , couple more drill drivers, minivac, two chargers and about five batteries. all working well still .[knock on wood]

Now that's marketing ....