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Shuter98 wrote:
That is a long way to pick up the camper. Hopefully there will be a used one discovered and not quite so far. I am headed to Sturgis end of July so hope to find used one before then. What is the main use of the pod and the undercarriage storage box in your application? Did you get the swivel hitch? When you use it have you also acquired the add a room or what is your thoughts on that need. tks
Have friends in Lincoln, Nebraska so we stopped over to visit. Well worth the $1200 we paid for it. 2004 Excel model.
We keep all cooking related items in the pod (Coleman stove, 5 lb propane tank, pots, pans, dishes, dry goods). Also have miscellaneous stuff in there (lantern, rope, axe). Undercarriage pod has 2 lawn chairs, spare tools, wood blocks which act as a base for the leveling jacks and the screen room & poles).
Did I mention the kitchen sink? :ROFL::ROFL:
We did away with the mattress that comes with it and use two Ultra-thick Thermarest self-inflaters. Roll up easy and allow us to put as many as 6 23x16x10 containers for storage. You have to remember that with a Leesurelite your storage area is also your sleeping area, so being able to easily move your stuff is essential. It stacks easily on the floor and under the bed shelf which still allows adequate room to move around and change.
Don't need a swivel hitch. You can hook the trailer to the bike and then lay the bike down on its side and it doesn't bind. I've got at least 8000 km pulling the rig and never had the slightest concern. Others have many more and have no complaints.
We have the screen room but see no need for the add-a-ROOM (there's a difference). Screen room gives a place to leave the shoes, hide from bugs and generally keep stuff out of immediate view. But a room would be more for having someone set up a cot and sleep in. No need if there's just two of you.