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I agree with this. An airsoft or non-frozen paintball wouldn't be that bad. I mean us humans shoot each other with them and I don't like getting hit by them. Anything more could probably do lasting damage.

It says online that its 21'6" x 6'9" but that is with both slides out. I wold guess around 10x6 closed???

Yeah I am going to by a set of wheel chocks for $10 just to be safe but will probably just level with some spare lumber.

Yes TNguy you are correct. I did a little searching after posting that and found that the leveling is done by the wheels and the front jack. The stands are just for support. It makes sense now that I think about it haha.   I saw on another forum where a guy had made a leveling "ramp" out of a few pieces of wood. He just cut lengths of 1x6 progressively longer and angled the edges. You just back the wheel up on it until you get to the correct level you need. I may just build one of these. That leveling tool shown in the video would be easier but I just don't want to dump  alot of money into it on the front end.

Just an update. We did end up going with a 91 Jayco. Other than a few problems with the running lights and tail lights (some are broken and corroded) and some of the bungie cord that holds the tent tight we are really satisfied with it. The wife attacked the inside of it with a box of magic erasers and it looks like new! I am satisfied with the build of it as well. All of the wood underneath the two pullout beds as well as the floor is made of marine grade plywood and isn't showing any sign of decay. It's also pretty crazy how well the A/C works.    Probably my biggest concern is the runoff from the A/C. Right now it just runs off of the roof whichever way you have the camper pitched. I haven't looked closely at the unit yet but I am thinking I can fashion some type of hose onto the drip pan so it doesn't run down the side of the camper. This unit does not have level indicators built in it so I just eyeballed it. I also does not have scissor jacks for leveling. It just has four stands that lock into different levels. I will probably just use a scissor jack to lift each corner to set the stands.   They are a little bit more time consuming to set up but I think we will be happy with until we have a place to store and the time to really utilize a larger travel trailer. Thanks for all the info!

At the moment we just aren't ready to drop money for a nice travel trailer. We will at some point but for now we just want to break into camping as cheaply as we can. The in laws have one that we have been staying in when they go camping but we just want to have the ability to go whenever we want. We don't usually stay for more than 2-3 days. If I am in it for no more than $2000 I think it'd be worth it just to have SOMETHING.   A key factor now though is that we don't have the room to store a larger trailer. This will be going in my back yard and there is BARELY enough room to squeeze my truck and this trailer through the gates. The funny thing is for a couple thousand more you can get a really nice used 20 footer. I just don't have the room!

That's what I am seeing as well. Seems to me that the Jayco's have a good rep. I just looked them up and they are Amish/Mennonite built. Apparently they do not use any type of particle board or wafer board. Only plywood or solid wood. That's definitely a plus.

There were too many unknowns on the Coleman. The gas lines were mysteriously capped off. He didn't know if the water worked, didn't have it hooked up, fabric had more tears in it than was let on, etc. I am looking at the one mentioned above now in great shape or a 2000 palomino in good shape (with no title though) now. roughly around the same price. From what I was reading online the Jayco's are supposed to be better built but that's really what I am asking here haha. I didn't pass on the coleman to save $250 I just didn't think it was worth what he was asking and honestly was afraid to gamble on it. It did not have a title either.

I am looking at getting a used pop up and have no idea what a good price would be. I went and looked at one yesterday but the owner and I couldn't meet on the price. The gentleman was asking $2500 for it (2001 Coleman) but it had a few things that didn't work.   I am looking at a 1991 Jayco now that the owner is asking $2250 for. It looks to have been WELL taken care of and is 100% functional. Am I correct in thinking that any of these pop ups in good shape no matter the age (within reason) aren't going to get much under $1700 in very good condition? I don't mind paying that I just don't want to overpay by a lot if I don't have to.

Yeah didn't think about that. Well no matter what his face looks like I bet it has a smile on it from here on out!  :up:

Glad you got it figured out! Nor for the mandatory dog thread requirement....PICS!

I'l bet he doesn't want to leave after a good bath and brushing!   Me personally I'd due a LITTLE more digging and see what the circumstances may be. From what you said though it seems like a case of pure neglect. More than likely the kids started missing the dog and the parents posted just to say they did. I'd probably try to find him another home.   +1 to you for caring!

Two words; MORE COWBELL!

Thanks for the input guys. The money isn't an issue I just wanted to make sure I couldn't hunt without spending the money. Every little bit that goes towards that MS out of state license helps!   I am more nervous about hunting with a re curve this year. Not only does the deer have to be close but even CLOSER now. I don't think I will take a shot over 20 yards this year.   Thanks again.

Yeah I noticed it said something mentioning spouses but it wasn't real clear to me. I am hesitant to give them a call because I'm sure they will just say I need a license but I'll give it a shot haha.

I am trying to be sure whether or not I need to buy a TN license. Here's my situation.   My father in law owns 100 +/- acres that currently has beans planted on it. I don't live on the land but he does. Will I need to get a license or does that qualify me to hunt on that land without a license? I am assuming just having beans planted on it qualifies it as farmland. They are not his beans however. He has allowed another friend to plant on it but it is for resale by the friend.

I'll throw in another topic for discussion. Would you or would you not leave your barricaded room to get to a room that your pets are housed in? My house is setup to where I could leave my room at the end of the hallway and make my way to the room where we keep the dogs at night (sometimes they sleep with us depending on if they've had a bath) without allowing anyone to get behind me or to my bedroom. I myself consider the pets part of the family (although not on the same level as wife and kids) and would attempt to do so unless the bad guys were already in the house and couldn't safely do so. 

I'm thinking I'll go with the magnum as well. I haven't been looking but is magnum more readily available the .22lr?

the bolt just adds that nostalgia I guess.

I'm thinking utilitarian type rifle that will kill squirrels and not mind getting scratched up. Definitely not a pretty as wood though. I have always wanted a nice bolt .22. Any idea on the going price?

That's definitely on the want list now.

Haha yeah I thought about you when she said that! I myself didn't find anything great about the trigger or the gun in general other than light recoil and being built like a tank but hey I'm glad she likes it. Getting a few more mags for it now so it should be with us for the long haul.  There is NO WAY I'd get rid of it now that she has said she loved shooting it.   Just wait until she shoots the M&P pro CORE model I have decided on (I think). If I can find one that is.

my wife likes the Ruger P95 the best! Go figure huh??? That's out of Glocks, M&P's, CZ75s, Kahr's, Third Gen S&W's, etc. I don't own all of those now but she has shot all of them and said "that's my favorite gun out of all of them you have had." :shrug:   Anyone else's wife have a "different" taste in handguns than you do?

Yeah I'm not too worried about that recall now as I can test whatever I get in the shop. I have decided against getting a .40 so I am stuck between the shield 9mm and the full size 9mm.

I have a Serpa holster that I ripped the lock off of that I am planning on using in the truck. The holster is rigid enough that I can just shove it in between the seats and probably anchor it somehow. I plan on just cutting off the belt portion and using it solely in the truck.