Going Great Distances For The Little Apache
AuthorMessageJD |
Chipmunk |
Joined: Apr 20, 2003 |
Posts: 33 |
Location: Mesa, AZ |
Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2003 3:04 pm Post subject: Going Great Distances For The Little Apache |
So I was wondering how far people have gone for their Apaches? I'm leaving Friday afternoon for a 1600 mile round trip for a wonderful looking 73 Mesa. I've waited a year to find this deal, so it should be worth it. |
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1976 Mesa |
1999 V6 Tacoma 4X4 extcab |
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Rac**** |
Joined: Apr 20, 2003 |
Posts: 111 |
Location: SE WIS. |
Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2003 3:25 pm Post subject: distance |
I went about 10 miles to get my eagle, but between the old owner and myself we prob have put on over 100,000 miles. He had decals all over the back of the camper. He hit alot of the states, especially the coast states. We plan to put another 4,000 to 5,000 miles this year. Still with the origional bearings. Grease the bearings for every large trip! you can see if there is any damage, and replace them if needed. The camper has outlasted 2 of my tow vehicles so far. |
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Soggy Tenter |
Joined: Apr 20, 2003 |
Posts: 16 |
Location: Highlands Ranch, CO |
Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2003 3:34 pm Post subject: |
We drove from Denver, CO to Tulsa, OK to buy our 1st Eagle. Last weekend we drove from Denver, CO to Lincoln, NE to buy the Eagle we're giving to friends. |
I think we're addicted at this point! |
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Russ & Wendy |
'95 Honda Odyssey |
'74 Apache Eagle |
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Soggy Tenter |
Joined: Apr 20, 2003 |
Posts: 16 |
Location: Highlands Ranch, CO |
Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2003 3:38 pm Post subject: |
We drove from Denver, CO to Tulsa, OK to buy our 1st Eagle. Last weekend we drove from Denver, CO to Lincoln, NE to buy the Eagle we're giving to friends. |
I think we're addicted at this point! |
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Russ & Wendy |
'95 Honda Odyssey |
'74 Apache Eagle |
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Soggy Tenter |
Joined: Apr 20, 2003 |
Posts: 12 |
Location: West Bloomfield, Mi. |
Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2003 5:25 pm Post subject: worth every mile |
I drove from Detroit to Gaylord, Mi. to pick up the 74 Ramada I had given to me by a family friend. I have replaced almost everything in it as it sat for almost 5 years. I hope to soon take our first camping trip in this legend. A trip to Michigan Speedway. |
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Can't Back-up Straight |
Joined: Apr 21, 2003 |
Posts: 4 |
Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2003 5:40 pm Post subject: |
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia |
I just drove 2442 km round trip ( Halifax to Providence, RI) to get my '85 Cimmaron II although I didn't know the model until I got there! My wife questions my sanity at times. |
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Marshmallow Roaster |
Joined: Apr 20, 2003 |
Posts: 24 |
Location: Bakersfield, Ca. |
Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2003 6:10 pm Post subject: Re: distance |
sensi3d wrote:I went about 10 miles |
I also got very lucky and only had to travel across town to get my Apache Mesa. Just dumb luck I guess. |
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Chuck & Lori Hubbard |
1968 Apache Mesa |
2001 Ford F-150 S-Crew 4x4 |
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Greenhorn Camper |
Joined: Aug 23, 2002 |
Posts: 8 |
Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2003 9:29 pm Post subject: |
River Rat Harry drove from Northern Illinois to Pennsylvania to get his Ramada! I lucked out and found our first in our home town and our second in the town that the River Rat lives in (AFTER he drove all the way to Pennsylvania to get his)! |
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Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2003 10:54 pm Post subject: |
I was looking for anything within 2000 miles round trip from Salem Oregon. I got lucky and found one in Seattle (500 mile round trip) |
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Marshmallow Roaster |
Joined: Apr 20, 2003 |
Posts: 21 |
Location: Springfield,Mo. |
Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2003 4:05 am Post subject: |
We drove from Springfield, Mo. to Witchita Ks. I think it was around 650m or so roundtrip. Still trying to get all the parts for it. But it will hit the road before summer. Greg |
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Wolf |
Joined: Apr 24, 2003 |
Posts: 139 |
Location: Houston, TX |
Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2003 10:08 am Post subject: |
We drove about 6000 miles (from south Texas to Seattle area and back) last summer to pick up our 77 Ramada. What a great trip, and a great camper! We already own a 67 Mesa (my Dad was the origianl owner). I have no idea how many miles we have on the 67 Mesa, but is has been all over the country. We are looking forward to doing the same with the 77 Ramada. |
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Mark |
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Beaver |
Joined: Apr 19, 2003 |
Posts: 88 |
Location: Cary IL |
Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2003 11:45 am Post subject: A Whopping 23 miles |
A whopping 23 miles, and it's a good thing... I got it from an e-bay auction and I had to have the trailer flat bedded home. It had been sitting in a guy's back yard for over 20 years, the tires were rotten, and there was no telling what condition the bearings were in. The stabilizers were "glued" in place with spider webs and egg sacks. The wiring was flaking and the coupler mechanism was rusted solid. But, hey, give me another month or so, and we'll be camping... Jim Z. |
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Can't Back-up Straight |
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Joined: Apr 24, 2003 |
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Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2003 3:45 pm Post subject: Re: Willin to go as far as I have too to get ours:-0 |
I am glad to see there are others who are willing to drive as far as they have to to get their own Apache. We are currently trying to obtain our very first Apache and we will drive to the end of the earth and back to get ours...........so if you are ready to trade up or retire from camping or whatever.............we are waiting........... I can't believe those people who are sooo lucky to get there's from a friend or a family member or who only have to drive across town. I must be living in the wrong part of the country or something. But I am very glad to hear all these great stories. It helps me keep the faith. chris |
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Beaver |
Joined: Apr 19, 2003 |
Posts: 88 |
Location: Cary IL |
Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2003 4:15 pm Post subject: Chris, Where are you??? |
Chris, Where are you? |
If you are in the midwest, e-mail me. I have a line on a Royal that may be available in the Chicago area. It was left at an rv dealer for an estimate and the owner has decided not to fix it. the dealer is on the verge of junking it. It has rodent damage and may have a lift system issue. The dealer may be able to put you in touch with the owner to work out a deal. |
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Marshmallow Roaster |
Joined: Apr 23, 2003 |
Posts: 22 |
Location: Phoenix AZ |
Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2003 5:39 pm Post subject: |
sensi3d
We drove from Phoenix to Marquette, MI to pick up my grandfathers 76 Ramada (did not have to pay for it). That was a distance of 2170 miles each way for a total of 4340 miles. I have been camping in this camper since I was 9 years old and it has great sentimental value.
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