My dad has a new pop-up and the durability seems to have taken a slide. Lots of things breaking in the first couple years of ownership. Its funny to think that ours sleep 6 or 7 according to the manual - ha, at most we do three. The two of us on the “queen” and one guest at the far end.

Maybe my $5k threshold is a bit strict. That looks like a nice rig! No slide-out on mine but I am sure that is nice!

If you spend more than $5k on a popup you’ve spent too much. Find a used once that didn’t have a fur-ball dog or smoker as a past occupant and you are set! If you find a small to medium sized one they can be towed behind most crossovers, SUV’s and even larger cars. I tow mine behind an Escape and it works well.

Or! You can rock the hand-me-down 1984 Starcraft popup camper! Cheapest option, can store it in a normal garage, easy to tow/park, and has very little yearly maintenance needed. Just choose a camping spot close (but not too close) to the campground toilets/Walmart entrance.

Every DOT, county road maintenance division etc has various stanards. But generally they should all be “as soon as possible”. Many agencies have a way to report damage - it may be worth sending a report.

Alex does a great job! I got to see that same P1 this month at the MN Cars and coffee.

The (Federal portion) of the gas tax that we pay every time we fill ours cars has not gone up since the 70’s. Not even enough to keep up with inflation. Name anything else that is still the same price today as it was in the 70’s that plays such a vital role in our economy and everyday lives.

So a company that makes Jeep bumpers made a Jeep with no bumpers? I am confused.

The CR England truck isn't the issue, but it certainly paid the price. You can clearly see the undisturbed beams are much higher then this truck. Maybe under the pile is the truck in question??

That is why I HATE when people wave at an intersection. I automatically know they have no idea how to drive. Just know the damn rules about who goes first and go when its your freakin' turn.

I guess its not the same then here in Minneapolis/St. Paul. There are 2 firms that have first rights to any accidents/abandoned cars. Sure, your car breaks down you can call AAA or your own firm. But after a certain time it gets hauled off by one of the contracted firms.

I meant more disrupting the current channel. The differences in insurance/liability requirements etc. But yeah... assuming they don't expect to get paid then not quite the same issue.

I don't think Dallas is the only area that feels that way!

Right, but those contracts are pretty lucrative. Again, I think what they are doing is cool but it is an issue that the clubs should work out with the state DOT's and Highway Patrol so that there aren't issues later. (Lawsuits, injuries, etc...)

Not that I don't like what they are doing. But my guess is that the tow truck operators that have contracts to clear state roadways will not be terribly happy that they are losing out on business.

But..for all the extra money?

Haha, then you aren't my son.

Oh shit, I hope not!

Funny you say that. I just heard about how the Toyota is still kicking there butts in sales. We have contacted several dealerships for a test ride and they assured us they would call when there was one available. No calls so far, and weeks have passed. Don't see any when driving by the lots either so I don't think…

Good plan, we were just at Ikea yesterday. But right now we have a Escape and utility trailer. I would love to get rid of the rickety old thing as I now have to haul stuff more often then I'd like. When my wife bought her car she spent a lot of time on the interior (fair enough - you ave to look at it a lot) but as it…