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11-01-2021, 08:12 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Chateau 31L
State: Florida
Posts: 2,063
THOR #12189
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Advice Needed: Thetford Smart Tote 2 27L
I have a chance to buy one from someone who's giving up the lifestyle. It's 2 yrs old, in good shape and supposedly used twice for grey water only. They're $130 new on amazon.
What do you think is a fair and reasonable offer given the age, etc?
https://www.amazon.com/SmartTote-Por.../dp/B00P3SKYT6
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11-02-2021, 11:16 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 22FE
State: New York
Posts: 373
THOR #5330
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Maybe , $25-$50 depends on how hungry he is to sell it. I bought one last year near Tampa for $15.
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11-02-2021, 11:21 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 25.6
State: New Mexico
Posts: 5,100
THOR #20220
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Offer $25
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11-02-2021, 12:31 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Omni XG32 GONE for good
State: Alabama
Posts: 1,750
THOR #22586
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Will it fit in any compartment? I got one, bigger though, when I had an older 5th wheel and it would only fit in the bed of the tow truck. I ended up not using it because of the hassle. The hassle because we travel on trips so when leaving a dry or limited hookup site, it's was easier to stop at the dump station rather than fill a poop pot and drag it to the dump station. Probably most handy it you are in a site a long time.
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11-02-2021, 02:15 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Chateau 31L
State: Florida
Posts: 2,063
THOR #12189
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Thx as always. Decided to pass. Father had one he doesn't use anymore. Has 4 wheels and can be 'gingerly' towed to a dump station. Also have ramps for MCycle so can winch into back of truck if needed.
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11-02-2021, 03:16 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Renegade Valencia 38RB
State: California
Posts: 3,496
THOR #3156
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I helped a friend make and weld a bracket to my tow hitch. Easy to store and still able to hook up my jeep for towing
Jerry
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11-02-2021, 03:29 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Chateau 31L
State: Florida
Posts: 2,063
THOR #12189
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Quote:
Originally Posted by halfprice
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Thanks Jerry. That's a great idea. I need to tow as well and this'll come in handy. Safe travels
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11-02-2021, 04:04 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Renegade Valencia 38RB
State: California
Posts: 3,496
THOR #3156
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11-02-2021, 04:48 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Chateau 31L
State: Florida
Posts: 2,063
THOR #12189
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Quote:
Originally Posted by halfprice
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Thanks. I'll have to get it up in the air a little to clear the hitch. I also have a bumper in the way (Class C). Still a great idea and workable solution. Thanks again.
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11-06-2021, 11:58 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Tuscany 44MT
State: Texas
Posts: 16
THOR #22909
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Quote:
Originally Posted by The_Breeze
Thanks. I'll have to get it up in the air a little to clear the hitch. I also have a bumper in the way (Class C). Still a great idea and workable solution. Thanks again.
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Thetford markets a nice carrier for totes. It mounts to the ladder and swings away when you need to climb.
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11-07-2021, 12:10 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Renegade Valencia 38RB
State: California
Posts: 3,496
THOR #3156
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I originally mounted mine to the ladder. I didn't like that it partially blocked the brake lights and the weight of it on the ladder worried me a bit
Jerry
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11-07-2021, 12:39 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Tuscany 44MT
State: Texas
Posts: 16
THOR #22909
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Quote:
Originally Posted by halfprice
I originally mounted mine to the ladder. I didn't like that it partially blocked the brake lights and the weight of it on the ladder worried me a bit
Jerry Attachment 34690
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I'm not understanding the weight issue. An empty tote and the carrier weighs less than 30#; much less than anyone I know who would climb the ladder.
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11-07-2021, 12:54 AM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,122
THOR #7035
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Quote:
Originally Posted by streamintrip
I'm not understanding the weight issue. An empty tote and the carrier weighs less than 30#; much less than anyone I know who would climb the ladder.
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No one would be climbing the ladder as the motorhome drives down the road, around corners over bumps and pot holes. Dynamic stresses are much higher on the ladder when moving.
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11-07-2021, 01:56 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Renegade Valencia 38RB
State: California
Posts: 3,496
THOR #3156
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 16ACE27
No one would be climbing the ladder as the motorhome drives down the road, around corners over bumps and pot holes. Dynamic stresses are much higher on the ladder when moving.
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Exactly my fear. Eventhough I had it on a mount and strapped tight to the ladder my concern was that weight, maybe 30 lbs???, stressing the ladder on 300+ mile drives.
The mount I made only cost a few bucks for the 1" square tubing and an afternoon
"Predictable is preventable"
If you know an action will cause a bad outcome don't do the action or change how you to it to give a good outcome
I was taught this at work and it's been good advise to live by
Jerry
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