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Why build?

Postby LashleyT » Tue Nov 01, 2011 7:29 am

Why build, when for $30K you can have a Orvis Tear?

[http://www.orvis.com/store/product.aspx?pf_id=5R6G]
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Postby PKCSPT » Tue Nov 01, 2011 9:04 am

Very pretty and roomy but just a tad out of my price range.
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Postby 3822sean » Tue Nov 01, 2011 9:18 am

nice but 30k what do expect from a co. that sells $700.00 flyrods :lol:
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Postby Steve_Cox » Tue Nov 01, 2011 9:39 am

I was expecting to see higher quality joinery than this.


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Postby Moho » Tue Nov 01, 2011 9:44 am

Steve_Cox wrote:I was expecting to see higher quality joinery than this.


If you look on the underside, you'd see this....

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Re: Why build?

Postby angib » Tue Nov 01, 2011 10:23 am

LashleyT wrote:Why build, when for $30K you can have a Orvis Tear?

I expect you meant to write:

Why build, when for just $30K you can have a Orvis Tear?
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Postby Woodbutcher » Tue Nov 01, 2011 10:33 am

I built to save 27K.
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Postby LashleyT » Tue Nov 01, 2011 10:44 am

Wow....my post was a joke....! cool the flames
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Postby Alfred » Tue Nov 01, 2011 10:46 am

Steve_Cox wrote:I was expecting to see higher quality joinery than this.



Hey Steve,

For better joinery, one has to by the $50k model...LOL!

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4 minute video of our build - A 5x8 Camper for a family of 5 - http://youtu.be/CYGTlkfpIhY
How we built a 5x8 camper for a family of 5, using a utility trailer with an incorporated bunk bed for the kids.
From plain trailer to campground!

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Also - More pictures here: http://flic.kr/ps/225piC
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Postby Forrest747 » Tue Nov 01, 2011 11:25 am

Because Jeep doesnt make a Forrest Edition Trailer; I do!
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Postby GPW » Tue Nov 01, 2011 12:51 pm

30K , WT(x)? That’s just CRAZY !!! :o :shock: :R ... and for veneer covered cabs ... Grrrrr!!!!
Must be for Wall Street Bankers ... or Idiots with just too much Money ... Somebody is intending on making a MAJOR Profit off these ... if they sell, which I kinda’ doubt !!! :roll:
There’s no place like Foam !
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Postby LashleyT » Tue Nov 01, 2011 1:02 pm

There is one born everyday..... A fool and his money!
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Postby Gage » Tue Nov 01, 2011 2:24 pm

They are the same people who built that high dollar 'Tailgater' teardrop. :?

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Postby Roly Nelson » Tue Nov 01, 2011 3:17 pm

Wow, right on, Slow, couldn't have said it better myself.
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Postby Aaron Coffee » Tue Nov 01, 2011 5:16 pm

It's only $29,995 if that makes any difference. The leather covered cooler is neat but not $995 cool. Makes one wonder how a business like that stays in business, do they really sell that stuff for that amount.
If I could shut my brain off, I could save myself alot of time, money and effort.
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