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Old 09-17-2013, 06:36 PM   #1
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Hello Camping Enthusiasts!

My wife and I are enjoying our first season of camping in our Kodiak TT. Traded up from a tent in May of this year and enjoying every minute of it...especially being able to start earlier and finish later in the season! Looking forward to hearing other's experiences and about all of those wonderful mods!
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Old 09-17-2013, 07:02 PM   #2
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Welcome to the RVing world many safe travels
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Old 09-17-2013, 07:42 PM   #3
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Good looking camper I have the same kind mine is a 2013 model...how do you like it?
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Old 09-17-2013, 08:39 PM   #4
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Thanks! My wife and I absolutely love it. Very happy with it so far. Love the layout.
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Old 09-18-2013, 06:46 AM   #5
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Welcome to the forum Bret !!! Congrats on your new Trailer & Happy camping....
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Hi Bret! May you have many happy memory making experiences with your new TT and welcome to the forum!
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Welcome to the Forum Bret. Nice to hear you have had a great camping season and wish you many more. Post some pictures of your camping experiences.
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Old 09-18-2013, 02:44 PM   #8
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Greetings Bret. Welcome to the forum. We'll have to talk sometime and share mods and pictures of our trailers. I also have a 242RESL but a year 2012 and have added a few things (ie. shelving into that useless cupboard under the sink).
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Welcome. How is towing with the Ecoboost?
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Bin' there, done that. Started with a '68 VW Beatle, cramed to the roof, 2 kids, wife, dog.

Great times, but now we' empty nesters and it's our turn. Don't miss the tent, don't miss the kids, (actually not true) every time we go past the Skagit River, we get a chuckle, our son always said look mom there's the SKAAAAAAGIIIIIITTTT River again. Some how it just ain't the same trying to reproduce the moment 35 years later. But fond memories none the less.

Enjoy your upgrade and may they continue aLl through life.
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Welcome Bret! Always nice to have another Badger State member! We're only an hour north of Milwaukee!

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Old 09-19-2013, 05:24 PM   #12
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Welcome. How is towing with the Ecoboost?
Towing with my Ecoboost has been a great experience so far. Can hardly tell its back there sometimes. Of course it helps that I have an Equalizer Hitch. Even with trucks on either side of me, no sway. ...well maybe a little intimidation though! LOL
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Greetings Bret. Welcome to the forum. We'll have to talk sometime and share mods and pictures of our trailers. I also have a 242RESL but a year 2012 and have added a few things (ie. shelving into that useless cupboard under the sink).
Thanks! Yeah...I've been eyeballing that space under the sink. I am saving that one for next year. Right now just getting used to everything and making equipment adjustments..proper sewer fittings, etc. The only mods so far are: adding tv bracket in bedroom, air vent covers, screen door handlebar, and a much needed pizza stone in the stove. Will try mounting bed lift assist bars for the bed storage next time out.....
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Welcome Bret! Always nice to have another Badger State member! We're only an hour north of Milwaukee!

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Excellent! Thanks! Wisconsin has much to offer for camping. Door County being my favorite so far. Happy Camping!
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Yep! Door County is really nice! We hit Peninsula at least once a year for an extended stay. Gotta go to Washington Island too!
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