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Re: Tomorrow’s the day, we pick up our LD!
Reply #25 –
The LBLDGROUP is HUGE! We have a big posse of LD peeps. We grant “out of towners” local status after paying dues 💰and going through our initiation...it’s starts with detailing our rigs 😘👍
#ItBuildsCharacter🐯
We even have a “secret” handshake
Nov 2023, 2012 31’ IB, white/green swoops & swirles, 2009 Mini Cooper, racing green convertible, toad 🐸

We ordered white/gray  2018 27' mid bath 1/3/18 and we are hoping for a July 16th 2019 delivery, sold, and tried a Lithium Travato, wish  I would have kept the Lazy Daze 27’
Re: Tomorrow’s the day, we pick up our LD!
Reply #26 –
Oh, my goodness!!  In the photo of the NEW rig being pulled out from the factory "workshop" (3/4 side view), there is a rig in the background in a bay that looks very much like our BLUE!!  (1990 multi-plan).  Can't blow up the photo enough to tell!!

So many memories with the kids, then grandkids in that old rig.  We decided to restore it!

Happy memories to you in your new rig!
2005 RB
Re: Tomorrow’s the day, we pick up our LD!
Reply #27 –
Quote from: Renegade242  - 
I have read so many accounts of people backing into things over the years including other people - backing up into a tight area is logically the absolute last choice to make.  :o

Pulling straight into a tight spot may be the safest way but sometimes parking that way doesn't allow access or the door faces the wrong way.
With properly set mirrors and a backup camera, a skilled driver can back into almost any spot that has adequate clearance.
Multi-cameras systems are now being installed in some rigs and should ease the task.
The basic rule that when backing into any tight spot, it is mandatory to get out and to take a look beforehand.

Backing into our previous home's driveway require pulling mirrors in to get into the backyard.
That was fun. We made sure to buy a house with a big, wide driveway.

Larry

Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze
Re: Tomorrow’s the day, we pick up our LD!
Reply #28 –
Quote from: Tiger (Clark)  - 
The LBLDGROUP is HUGE! We have a big posse of LD peeps. We grant “out of towners” local status after paying dues 💰and going through our initiation...it’s starts with detailing our rigs 😘👍
#ItBuildsCharacter🐯
We even have a “secret” handshake
Ahhh, I see.  Sort of a cult within the cult, like the Matryoshkas
Joel & Terry Wiley
dog Zeke
2013  31 IB   Orwan   / 2011 CRV Tow'd LWEROVE
Re: Tomorrow’s the day, we pick up our LD!
Reply #29 –
Quote from: Tiger (Clark)  - 
We even have a “secret” handshake

Learning the secret handshake was the best part of the delivery of our new LD.
Welcome to the unspoken cult.

Larry
Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze
Re: Tomorrow’s the day, we pick up our LD!
Reply #30 –
"Learning the secret handshake was the best part of the delivery of our new LD."
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There's a secret handshake!???  :o 
2003 TK has a new home
Re: Tomorrow’s the day, we pick up our LD!
Reply #31 –
So Clark, did you need to pull the mirrors in?  How much clearance do you actually have?
Greg & Victoria
2017 Mid-Bath  “Nocona” towing a manual 2015 Forester
Previously a 1985 TK
SKP #61264
Re: Tomorrow’s the day, we pick up our LD!
Reply #32 –
Backing into tight spots allows for space to turn and maneuver the front wheels of the motorhome or tow vehicle to get back out.  If one backs a long trailer into a space, you can almost always get out.  If you go in front-end first, you can get easily stuck. Even with vehicles as small as our crew cab diesel, I taught my kids that if they can put it into a space backward in a parking lot, they can always get back out.  If they drive in frontward, they may have to wait for the person behind them to pull out to get out of the spot.

The ability to maneuver by steering from the back  is one of the reasons that forklifts have the turning wheels in the back.

The same thing applies to the motorhome getting into a tight place.
2014 27 MB
Towd: Either the Jeep Wrangler or trailer containing the BMW R1200GS and 2 E-bicycles
Happy wife=Happy life
Re: Tomorrow’s the day, we pick up our LD!
Reply #33 –
Well HiLola, I use very specific,  expensive calibrated instrument MIRROR, only available from the LBCALDA  (Long Beach California Lazy Daze Association) or the 99 cent store.
I have included a picture of this this classified instrument, please don’t share with anyone.

Here is what we use, to dock our “Space Shuttle LD” into an impossible space. FYI we had to pull in both truck mirrors to make it thru the tight spots, gate posts, electrical panel, gutters etc. We went old school and had 2 spotters, my son and his grandpa 😘🍾

Our “secret”’ handshake is a closely guarded secret, but the way we greet each other is to slowing rub our thumb and first two fingers together, before we shake hands, to see if any of us have any money left after becoming a Lazy Dazer....😎

I’m having a blast setting up my rig, can you tell? Ok hope this helps the new folks 👀
Y’all ready for some interior pictures?
Nov 2023, 2012 31’ IB, white/green swoops & swirles, 2009 Mini Cooper, racing green convertible, toad 🐸

We ordered white/gray  2018 27' mid bath 1/3/18 and we are hoping for a July 16th 2019 delivery, sold, and tried a Lithium Travato, wish  I would have kept the Lazy Daze 27’
Re: Tomorrow’s the day, we pick up our LD!
Reply #34 –
Tiger,

You have now left “Wanna-Be” LD status to the “Whadda-I-Buy-Next” status. A very elite group that is perpetually searching for the next great add-on.

Hmmm...excuse me while I check my Amazon shopping cart. Oh my...🙀

Kent
2015 27' RB "MissB.Haven"
Re: Tomorrow’s the day, we pick up our LD!
Reply #35 –
Hi Lola on the WIDE part of our driveway, we have 3” on driver side clearance, and 16” on other side with BOTH mirrors pulled in. When I pull our passenger side mirror we have 10” ....it gets tighter getting thru our gates and by RV electrical panel even though I sunk it in as much as I could.
Nov 2023, 2012 31’ IB, white/green swoops & swirles, 2009 Mini Cooper, racing green convertible, toad 🐸

We ordered white/gray  2018 27' mid bath 1/3/18 and we are hoping for a July 16th 2019 delivery, sold, and tried a Lithium Travato, wish  I would have kept the Lazy Daze 27’
Re: Tomorrow’s the day, we pick up our LD!
Reply #36 –
Plenty of room, eh?  No problemo as long as you have your spotters and good communications, and watch out for those eaves!  The only time I ever hit something in my old LD, it came from above.  :o
Greg & Victoria
2017 Mid-Bath  “Nocona” towing a manual 2015 Forester
Previously a 1985 TK
SKP #61264
Re: Tomorrow’s the day, we pick up our LD!
Reply #37 –
Im also a forever 49er or “Dirtbag” or CSULB Grad. (1972).
Dale from Downey 27’ 2012 RB,”Casa Verde”, 2000 Jeep Wrangler. Formerly1991 RB & 1990 Jeep Wrangler.
Driveway follow up Re: Tomorrow’s the day, we pick up our LD!
Reply #38 –
This is where our driveway opens up in the rear, near the BBQ/Hottub area😎

The side door is in a good area for loading/unloading, if we went with a longer rig, the side door may have been located too far forward, we just made a lucky guess. We missed our house eves by 2-3”, another lucky guess, I should go play the Lotto 🏆🎲
Nov 2023, 2012 31’ IB, white/green swoops & swirles, 2009 Mini Cooper, racing green convertible, toad 🐸

We ordered white/gray  2018 27' mid bath 1/3/18 and we are hoping for a July 16th 2019 delivery, sold, and tried a Lithium Travato, wish  I would have kept the Lazy Daze 27’
Re: Tomorrow’s the day, we pick up our LD!
Reply #39 –
Personally I pull nose in with the LD. Backing in would be preferred but that puts the coach door facing “the neighbor down the block”. 😫 Besides it also puts the coach door outside the kitchen door. Good for quick loads and fast get-aways in the event of one of those notorious California earthquakes.

So nose in for the LD and back in for the sedan, which doesn’t happen often anymore. At least I’ve got the drive/park/way. I think LB no longer allows RV parking on the street without a permit.

Poly High, LBCC, and CSULB. Long Beach born and raised. Thank goodness for the LD and a quick escape from this lovely city. I seem to remember LB’s population in the late 50’s at around 60,000. Now it’s almost 10 times that. Now that’s a “tight fit”.

Kent
2015 27' RB "MissB.Haven"
Re: Tomorrow’s the day, we pick up our LD!
Reply #40 –
no such thing as a "former" Dirtbag.....once a Dirtbag, always a Dirtbag.....kinda like a Marine..... :)
2013 31' Silver Twin Bed
Semi-retired 6/21....
Re: Tomorrow’s the day, we pick up our LD!
Reply #41 –
CSULB for both my bachelor's and Masters degrees (My wife as well!).  Also, believe it or not, on the CSULB Surf Team in the late 80s!
2018 24' TK
Joe Roy Re: Tomorrow’s the day, we pick up our LD!
Reply #42 –
Joe Roy #SURFTEAM? Its not April fools, again?  Did you get an A+ helping the gals with those big heavy surfboards? lol

My son Hunter I'm so proud of is a junior at CSULB, doing great in Computer engineering/science. He loves it and is really good at it, so we are hoping he has a bright future. Yes, he already wants to 'borrow" my LD, uhhh son, It may be a long time before that happens. I'll tell him he has to buy a house first, that may delay him for awhile.
Nov 2023, 2012 31’ IB, white/green swoops & swirles, 2009 Mini Cooper, racing green convertible, toad 🐸

We ordered white/gray  2018 27' mid bath 1/3/18 and we are hoping for a July 16th 2019 delivery, sold, and tried a Lithium Travato, wish  I would have kept the Lazy Daze 27’
Re: Tomorrow’s the day, we pick up our LD!
Reply #43 –
I was not only on the surf team (non NCAA sanctioned), I actually received a modest scholarship from the National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA), and yes, took surfing and sailing as my PE requirements, needed to boost my GPA!  At the time we competed against mostly So Cal team UC Santa Barbara, UC San Diego, UCLA, USC, Pepperdine, San Diego State, etc... and the Hawaiian schools.  Not sure if they still have team?  I was talking to California Assemblyman Ian Calderon and he was on the team in the late 90's!  Only in So Cal!  I'll look for your 27 MB along the coast and good luck to you and the family.

Dan   
2018 24' TK
Re: Tomorrow’s the day, we pick up our LD!
Reply #44 –
Just picked up my LD for the second time, it has been at the Mothership for about a week, having 2 cabinets restained, two were dark on the edges when we picked it up, LD offered to fix it.  A few other minor things too. When I called they said bring it in that day, and redoing cabinets that fast was impressive too.

They also fixed a very 1”x2” small rear scratch, Vince said I did good, putting the raspberry scratch on the trim, not the sides or window area, he fixed it for FREE, I was very appreciative. Vince takes a couple minutes explaining any questions I have and I appreciate that very much. I He said I even know how to put a “good” scratch on it, much better than Kent H small “hole” he put in his door LOL Now, if I want it fixed perfectly, that will cost money 💰 to fix

I had a good overall experience at LD, I did not like paying for it BEFORE, I saw the interior of the finished rig, but just hoped for the best. Like someone posted recently, its a manufacturing plant that happens to sell directly to the public, not a fancy showroom, I prefer this because I feel most of the time, service wise especially, I trust Vince to know what he is talking about.

Now for the possibility bad news, when I tried to get SIRUS satellite radio, I couldn’t, so when I asked I was told you MUST specify this antenna when you order it, it cannot be added later??  I was told I turned that option down, HUH?  This LD is loaded, why would I NOT get an antenna?  I’ve ordered many trucks, and DID NOT have to also order this special antenna that cannot be added after, I was told. So another thing to research, if anyone has a clue how to do it, please post.  Maybe a local stereo installation shop can help us.

FYI if you are in the middle of getting your LD built, and getting the included FORD radio/CD unit, PLEASE add the antenna NOW, not later

We are also trying to figure out how to install Weboost system/antenna, without making any roof holes.

We are going camping soon, now what did I forget? 🐯👍


Nov 2023, 2012 31’ IB, white/green swoops & swirles, 2009 Mini Cooper, racing green convertible, toad 🐸

We ordered white/gray  2018 27' mid bath 1/3/18 and we are hoping for a July 16th 2019 delivery, sold, and tried a Lithium Travato, wish  I would have kept the Lazy Daze 27’
Re: Tomorrow’s the day, we pick up our LD!
Reply #45 –
Tiger,

That’s quite a raspberry. Glad it’s gone. Whatcha hit?

On our maiden voyage to Bryce Canyon, we pulled into our site which was a pull through. In the morning I noticed I was up against the branches of a tree. No noticeable scratches, but so far I haven’t done it again.

Punching a hole in the coach door at the you-haul was an unfortunate event. Honestly, I knew that trailer hitch was there when I pulled in but I swear it jumped out at me just as I was backing out. Vince did admonish me by advising that the hole would have been better placed “just a little bit higher” above the door frame. Next time. 😖 I knew I was getting a bit too comfortable driving the rig around town.

https://youtu.be/N0nyOyrprIs

I’ve no advice on the SIRUS antenna issue. Never bothered with “Paid Radio”. Honestly I prefer the silence as I drive and only occasionally play a CD. The LD’s quite ride gives me time to think. This is another reason that I prefer my sister to ride in the back. 😳
How’s the adage go? “Silence is golden...”

Our Cell Booster antenna is magnetic and gets attached to the sat dish once we arrive at camp. Its lead runs through the drivers window (partially opened). Works for me, so far. I gather this isn’t possible with your booster.

Glad Vince got your Boo-Boo fixed. Some things we just have to learn the hard way. That stinks too. Now that you’ve gotten that out of the way it should be smooth sailin’ all the way. “Don’t get cocky” and safer travels.

Kent
2015 27' RB "MissB.Haven"
Re: Tomorrow’s the day, we pick up our LD!
Reply #46 –

[Quote from: Tiger ]
So another thing to research, if anyone has a clue how to do it, please post.  Maybe a local stereo installation shop can help us.
We are also trying to figure out how to install Weboost system/antenna, without making any roof holes.
[Quote ]

There are only  few ways to get wire from the roof inside. Through a window, down the refrigerator vent or by using a marine through-fitting.
Holes in the roof are not an issue is done correctly. Your roof already has many holes in it. Check out your new LD to see how they sealed the the lead-in cable from the solar panels, not exactly high tech. 

I have used dozens of Blue Sea cable clams, for antennas and back cameras and have never had anyone report a problem. They allow you to place the hole where it is best. I bed them in 3M-5200 Fast Cure polyurethane.
If a product is going to work and survive in a marine environment, it will work well in a motorhome.



These fittings have worked well for me. The one on our back camera is 13 years old and still in good shape.
I used another one for the large diameter cellular antenna cable.


BLUE SEA SYSTEMS Cable Clam, Small, 0.68" (17.27mm) Max Conn Dia., 0.31"(7.87...
BLUE SEA SYSTEMS Cable Clam, Stainless Steel Dress Cap, 0.68" | West Marine

Larry
Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze
 
Re: Tomorrow’s the day, we pick up our LD!
Reply #47 –
Thank you so much Larry, this is the “tip” I needed to go forward 👏🐯

I may just set my future weboost up temporarily at first when I camp, but wanted a plan once I think I want to install it.

Kent, the cinder block wall opposite my house, jumped out and kissed my LD. Actually I turned too sharply in my tight driveway, and the rear swung the opposite way of course. Kristy and I talked about not doing that at a gas pump, but learned it can happen anywhere, even with spotters. I had 2 spotters, one in front and back and should have taken it super slow, I will from now on
Nov 2023, 2012 31’ IB, white/green swoops & swirles, 2009 Mini Cooper, racing green convertible, toad 🐸

We ordered white/gray  2018 27' mid bath 1/3/18 and we are hoping for a July 16th 2019 delivery, sold, and tried a Lithium Travato, wish  I would have kept the Lazy Daze 27’
Re: Tomorrow’s the day, we pick up our LD!
Reply #48 –
Tiger,

If you haven’t already experienced a steep driveway (gas station, supermarket etc), take care. The rear skids on the LD can easily bottom out in a steep driveway. It’s advisable to take such entrances and exits at an angle and not straight on.

When at Serrano and heading over to Big Bear for supplies, I head to Vons and avoid Stater Brothers for that very reason. The sound of those skids touching down sends a chill through my spin every time.

Kent
2015 27' RB "MissB.Haven"
Re: Tomorrow’s the day, we pick up our LD!
Reply #49 –
For XM radio I used a RoadyII (I'm sure there are newer xm only receiver kits that do this) that plugs into the auxiliary input.  You might have an antenna input on the back side of your radio for the xm antenna but I am not sure the radio input for the kit antennas are the same as the one for the kit antennas.The kit antenna is held in place by a magnet.  I place the antenna in the overhead bunk's vent.  My LD has an escape hatch and I just rout the wire through the screen.  The antenna is held in place with a steel washer that sandwiches the screen between the antenna and the washer. 
For the run from the cab's radio I ran the wire:
  • under the dash to the drivers door
  • inside the door molding up to the top of the door behind the drivers head
  • behind the curtain up to the bunk area
  • inside the curtain slide (there is a gap in the way the slide is molded that is the perfect size to work as a conduit for this size wire).  
  • exit the curtain slide for a run to the overhead vent
the run from the curtain slide for a to the vent opening and the plug for the XM receiver are the only places you see the wire.  I'm sure for a more professional finish along the roof to the vent there are conduit strips that would hide the wire.  I have an escape hatch for a vent so the run is very short. 

The antenna works great at this location.  The plastic vent cover does not bother the reception.  I'll try to take pictures soon and post them if your interested.
Currently: 2008 36' Tiffin Open Road
Previously: 2007 Mid Bath