Area 51,big dune aka amagosa dunes nev.

[vegasruv24.1]

WE FINALLY GOT THE TIME TO TAKE THE NEW THOR 29M CAMPING..the trip was great!!! got the wind noise stopped ,so DB reading were middle 50's most of the trip..pulled a triple axel 22' trailer loaded with 2 rzr 1000's fire wood , bb/q and everything else...went north out of vegas… lots of hills... I always say it's up hill both ways...lol..the V-10 did a fine job, and the chassis in stock form, no mods worked as it should.... easy to drive...smooth and quiet..as with anytime towing, could use just a little more power....never can have too much... kept her on cruise @ 65 mph....only a couple times did it drop below that....I'm running right at 23,000 lbs... so kinda took it easy...@ 65 i'm doing 2000 rpm, the trans shifed spot on,.. little up hills down shifted to 5th and ran about 2400... pulled most everything that way...no hunting, stayed in 5th... on steeper hills it dropped to 4th,@ 3200 rpms... so all good there..


we went out to big dune...aka amagosa dunes.. now aka area 51 (doesn't exist...lol)..just before the dunes there are two casino/restaurant's , gas stations, and a cat house ,.. so space aliens up front, illegal aliens in the rear....

this is a great place to go get away from it all, and good dune riding pretty much to your self...My wife and I both have rzr's so always a ride out if you break, or get stuck

[vegasruv24.1]

itall dry camping... no hookup or power...so you have to bring everything you think you need... but there is a little store about 10 miles away....great dune riding,

[Bob Denman]

Glad to hear that it was a great success!
It sure looks like a really pretty area too!

http://www.thorforums.com/forums/att...1&d=1551721132

[vegasruv24.1]

it was a great trip, maiden camp voyage,.. every thing worked as it should , relaxing by the fire...priceless

[The Gritz Carlton]

Glad to see your old Boy Scout's training at work...got rocks around that fire pit. Sure wouldn't want you burn down the desert!! LOL Nice pics and great boondocking!! With all the majestic features of these new MH's, I still feel boondocking is the best experience. One more reason I'll pull a trailer also...take more convenience items for the "outback".

[vegasruv24.1]

Originally Posted by Bob Denman

Glad to hear that it was a great success!
It sure looks like a really pretty area too!

http://www.thorforums.com/forums/att...1&d=1551721132

it's a fun get away spot, but not for HEY-LAMS,...(hey look at me)...they seem to like glamis and Dumont better...and I'm very good with that...most seem to give others space and respect here...

[vegasruv24.1]

Originally Posted by The Gritz Carlton

Glad to see your old Boy Scout's training at work...got rocks around that fire pit. Sure wouldn't want you burn down the desert!! LOL Nice pics and great boondocking!! With all the majestic features of these new MH's, I still feel boondocking is the best experience. One more reason I'll pull a trailer also...take more convenience items for the "outback".

I have my trailer set up as a chuck wagon for dining with friends..some times, or a lot of the times the wind kicks up,... we all go in and get out of the wind

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3WG-AOsSNs

[Long & Winding road]

Looks like a lot of fun.

You peeled your stickers (Graphics) off of your Hurricane as well? Looks naked... But your Vegas was running around Naked as well.

Why dont you do a search on "Naked RVers" and see what you find. LOL.

[vegasruv24.1]

Originally Posted by Long & Winding road

Looks like a lot of fun.

You peeled your stickers (Graphics) off of your Hurricane as well? Looks naked... But your Vegas was running around Naked as well.

Why dont you do a search on "Naked RVers" and see what you find. LOL.

they're gonna go bad quick in the desert, so might as well get them off early so they don't ghost...

[mountainsam]

Very nice set up. That sure expandes your living area. Nice Job

[Long & Winding road]

Originally Posted by vegasruv24.1

they're gonna go bad quick in the desert, so might as well get them off early so they don't ghost...

Yep, your correct. Did you trade your old Vegas for this new Hurricane? if so what did they say about the "Naked Vegas"? Did they nick ya on the trade in price?

[vegasruv24.1]

Originally Posted by Long & Winding road

Yep, your correct. Did you trade your old Vegas for this new Hurricane? if so what did they say about the "Naked Vegas"? Did they nick ya on the trade in price?

nope, traded it in on a Fleetwood pace arrow DP...they gave me all the money for that little coach... lots of mods done... it sold fast to a guy in vegas… wonder if he visits here...the one thing they complained about was the sofa seat height... too high, new owner made them put the stock one back in..

[Long & Winding road]

Originally Posted by vegasruv24.1

nope, traded it in on a Fleetwood pace arrow DP...they gave me all the money for that little coach... lots of mods done... it sold fast to a guy in vegas… wonder if he visits here...the one thing they complained about was the sofa seat height... too high, new owner made them put the stock one back in..

Oh, I thought you traded it in on the Hurricane you have now.... So Vegas, then Pace Arrow, then Hurricane?

[vegasruv24.1]

Originally Posted by Long & Winding road

Oh, I thought you traded it in on the Hurricane you have now.... So Vegas, then Pace Arrow, then Hurricane?

nope, , traded the pace in on a 2019 winniebago intent 29l

[Long & Winding road]

Oh, cool.



So you have lots of experence with diff RV's.

You like the Hurricane the best so far?

[vegasruv24.1]

Originally Posted by Long & Winding road

Oh, cool.



So you have lots of experence with diff RV's.

You like the Hurricane the best so far?

yes sir...this hurricane rides better and is quieter, less rattles than both our new pace arrow and excursion diesel pushers...but doesn't compare to the alpine we had...that had 400hp 1200 tq on a peak chassis... only draw back was the age...

[Long & Winding road]

Originally Posted by vegasruv24.1

yes sir...this hurricane rides better and is quieter, less rattles than both our new pace arrow and excursion diesel pushers...but doesn't compare to the alpine we had...that had 400hp 1200 tq on a peak chassis... only draw back was the age...

Wow, Its quieter than a DP? Maybe the DP had more rattles and squeaks but the Engine on the DP was much quieter in the cockpit.... right?

[vegasruv24.1]

Originally Posted by Long & Winding road

Wow, Its quieter than a DP? Maybe the DP had more rattles and squeaks but the Engine on the DP was much quieter in the cockpit.... right?

setting still, the gasser is more quiet,down the flat highway 65 the gasser is more quiet,,, lotta road noise from both.... that's with a DB meter..

[Long & Winding road]

Originally Posted by vegasruv24.1

setting still, the gasser is more quiet,down the flat highway 65 the gasser is more quiet,,, lotta road noise from both.... that's with a DB meter..

Good to know. Im suprized.... I figured most DP are air ride which in my mind translates to be smoother... therfore more quieter inside the RV.

So really unless Im gong to tow like 10K# + no reason to spend the big bucks for a DP for my needs.

I like Gas coaches just fine.

[vegasruv24.1]

Originally Posted by Long & Winding road

Good to know. Im suprized.... I figured most DP are air ride which in my mind translates to be smoother... therfore more quieter inside the RV.

So really unless Im gong to tow like 10K# + no reason to spend the big bucks for a DP for my needs.

I like Gas coaches just fine.

don't get me wrong, you can buy a nice smooth riding DP,... but you will pay for it