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New Member - Central Ohio
Yahoo Message Number: 149271
Hi All:

Just signed up for the group yesterday.  We are looking to buy a Lazy Daze next spring/summer.  We live in Central Ohio and am hoping to connect with someone in either Ohio or a surrounding state that owns a Lazy Daze and who would be willing to let us visit.  We've seen lots of pictures of the LD and everything we've read tells us this sounds like the Class C for us but we've not ever seen one in person and would love to do so.  The floor plan we are most interested in is the mid bath with the twins in the back (28') but right now we would be happy to actually see any model just to get an in-person feel for the LD.

Thanks for listening and for any input!! Barbara
Re: New Member - Central Ohio
Reply #1 –
Yahoo Message Number: 149272
Barbara,

We ordered our 27' MB LD last July after an extensive 3 year research and evaluation of all makes. You have made a good choice in our opinion.

We also live on East Coast and wanted to see one and were referred to the NELD(NorthEast LD) chapter who have members in Western Pa. They also have  a Yahoo group. Maybe there is a group in your area. Would most likely be on Yahoo. I am sure you will get a positive response. NELD is doing their Spring rally in May outside Pittsburgh. We went to their fall one and everyone was willing to show us their units and share their stories/lessons learned, etc.. Wonderful experience. Great people.

Good luck.

Tom/Kristen
2015 MB
Re: New Member - Central Ohio
Reply #2 –
Yahoo Message Number: 149273
Tom/Kristen - Thank you SO much!!  I will check out your recommendations.
Have you received your new LD yet?  If not when do you expect it? What area are you in?

Thanks,
Barbarfa
Re: New Member - Central Ohio
Reply #3 –
Yahoo Message Number: 149274
Barbara,

That was the kicker. After we made our decision we were given a delivery date of May 2015. I think the wait is going to do Kristen in. We also are complicating things by heading straight to Alaska next summer. Having to figure out logistics of getting all our gear out there. Meanwhile following all LD blogs soaking in the information both the good and the ugly. Another site to follow on Yahoo is LD enhancements.
We live in Maryland near the capital but our unit will not be back East until next fall is all goes as planned.

Tom
Re: New Member - Central Ohio
Reply #5 –
Yahoo Message Number: 149276
Hi Barbara,

Not sure how far you are willing to drive. We live in NE Ohio and have a Lazy Daze Midbath (which is the floorplan I think you are interested in).
We are located between Cleveland and Akron. We just winterized it and plan to put the cover on it soon. Post your email address if interested and I will try to respond this evening or Monday.

Steve K.
Steve K

2003 Mid-bath
Re: New Member - Central Ohio
Reply #6 –
Yahoo Message Number: 149277
Hi Steve - that sounds great.  We love road trips so lets "chat" further about a possible hook-up.  My email is bjo1600 (that is the letter o after the j and then zero's after the 6) @...

Thank you!

Barbara

P.S. and thank you to the other responders!!

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From: nukamper2000

To: lifewithalazydazerv@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, November 2, 2014 10:20 AM

Subject: [LD] Re: New Member - Central Ohio
Re: New Member - Central Ohio
Reply #7 –
Yahoo Message Number: 149281
Just a reminder:  Email addresses posted in messages show in full when the message board is read through one's email, but when the board is read on the LWALDRV website, Yahoo cuts off everything after the @ in an email address. It's a good idea to *spell out* the email address when including it in a message, e.g., samsmith AT longgone DOT com (Spelling out the "DOT" isn't really necessary, but spelling out AT is!)

Joan
2003 TK has a new home
Re: New Member - Central Ohio
Reply #8 –
Yahoo Message Number: 149284
HI Barb:  We live just north of Pittsburgh, have a MB, belong to NELD, and are willing to provide you with the 10 cent tour as well.  If interested, email me directly at rcm0747 at verizon dot net.

Bob
2011 MB
Re: New Member - Central Ohio
Reply #9 –
Yahoo Message Number: 149285
Hi Bob,

thank you so much for responding.  I have discovered someone very near our home that we will try and get together with.  I'll keep you in mind though because it is always fun to hear about others experiences with them.  Pittsburg is a good 3 hours for us but we enjoy road trips so we just may take you up on your offer at some point.

Thanks!!

Barbara

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Re: New Member - Central Ohio
Reply #10 –
Yahoo Message Number: 149286
Barb, I get the LD messages through the website and not through email. Meaning that your email address is not readable to me. You will need to spell out your email address including the part after the "at" for me to be able to email you since Yahoo cuts it off when you post it as you tried to do. If you found someone closer to home that is fine.
Regards, Steve K.
Steve K

2003 Mid-bath
Re: New Member - Central Ohio
Reply #11 –
Yahoo Message Number: 149287
Thanks Steve - someone very close to us contacted me so we are trying to hook up with them.  I will stay in touch though and thank you for your offer.

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From: nukamper2000 To: lifewithalazydazerv@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, November 2, 2014 6:43  PM Subject: Re: [LD] Re: New Member - Central Ohio
Re: New Member - Central Ohio
Reply #13 –
Yahoo Message Number: 149289
I have a 2004 Midbath in Lansing, MI that will start rolling south on I65 in 4weeks.   You are welcome to visit Deja Blue to feel the floor plan.  We are winterized and viewing may be more fun at our Great Lakes Caravan Club gathering in Ohio in early June.  We are just new members ourselves and found the GLLDCC group very welcoming.

The Midbath is a great choice.  We have several in our group.

Good luck in your search.

Regards,

Diane Carlson and Ken Armock Lansing, MI 2004 LD MB shivering in Williamston
Re: New Member - Central Ohio
Reply #14 –
Yahoo Message Number: 149290
Glad you found one to see close to home. The Midbath is a unique floorplan that has served us well over the years. Good luck.
Steve K
Steve K

2003 Mid-bath
Re: New Member - Central Ohio
Reply #15 –
Yahoo Message Number: 149291
Hi Barbara,

We ordered our 27 MB on July 1, so it looks like both of ours will be in the same "batch"

Ian & Jean, Seattle "Silver Fox"

On Sunday, November 2, 2014 4:14 PM, nukamper2000  wrote:
2015 MB
Re: New Member - Central Ohio
Reply #17 –
Yahoo Message Number: 149297

Barbara, Hi. I live in Columbus Ohio north side of town and own a 2001 mid bath model.  I've yet to see another Lazy Daze in Columbus and you're more than welcome to stop by for a tour.  You can contact me at laramesrt6   @  gmail  dot com    We really enjoy taking camper up to Lake Erie (East Harbor and Kellys island state parks for quick getaways).
 You cannot go wrong with Lazy Daze but probably will need to travel some distance west to buy one as I'm sure you have already figured out.  The quality lives up to the online pictures.

LarryD
2001 MB
* Not to be confused with Larry W (3000 of my posts are actually from expert Larry W due to Yahoo transition mis-step)
Re: New Member - Central Ohio
Reply #18 –
Yahoo Message Number: 149314
Hi,

We were talking with Todd this morning, trying to wind up a few loose ends, like specifying the upholstery, etc. We really do not like the "granite" Formica on the table top and wondered if we could get a maple Formica which would match the light wood cabinets, even volunteered to buy the proper Formica in Seattle and send it down.  He laughed and said "Interesting, the  last few orders have raised the same issue, when we first started with the granite Formica, every one liked it. Will see what we can do" .

There are two "hung issues" at this point. One is the Sirrus radio for $400 and the other is the fancy seats covers for, I guess $ 750.

Before I retired I would be look for a cost/benefitanalysis, however at this point I would ask do they add materially to the enjoyment of the rig?

Will chat with you later.
Ian &  Jean, "Silver Fox", Seattle
2015 MB
Re: New Member - Central Ohio
Reply #19 –
Yahoo Message Number: 149317
"There are two "hung issues" at this point. One is the Sirrus radio for $400 and the other is the fancy seats covers for, I guess $ 750."

$400 is a lot just for the addition of satellite radio. An portable outboard satellite receiver might be a good choice. We use ours in the LD or Jeep, when traveling and at home.
Here's an example.
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_220SSV7V1/Sirius-Stratus-7.html?tp=85 Another possibility is changing the Factory radio out after picking it up. I have never loved the radios LD has used, knowing that much better ones are available.

To make up your mind about the seats, you need to try sitting in a Ultraleather seat. Some like them, to me they feel like the old fashioned naugahyde seat covers.
Our 2003 cloth captains chairs are very comfortable and have worn like iron.

As for your table, if LD will not accommodate your request, the plastic veneer can be changed out afterwards. Or to make it easier, ask then not to install the granite veneer, instead, leaving the top plain plywood, ready for the veneer of your choice.

It's your new MH and you will be looking at it for many years, equip and decorate the way you like best, it's what we all do.
LDs are not custom MHs, we need to customized most things ourselves.

Be patient, the wait can be long.

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: New Member - Central Ohio
Reply #20 –
Yahoo Message Number: 149319
"...you need to try sitting in a Ultraleather seat. Some like them, to me they feel like the old fashioned naugahyde seat covers. Our 2003 cloth captains chairs are very comfortable and have worn like iron." --- Those who have the faux leather seat covers in their rigs (and like them) may feel differently, but as I mentioned in a previous post, "Ultraleather" is not leather; it's polyurethane, and, in my experience, that stuff doesn't "breathe". My experience with "vinyl" upholstery is that it's cold in the winter, hot in the summer, and "sticky" in every season. Real leather, yes; plastic, no.

My 2003 has the cloth upholstery on the driver's and passenger's seats; *all* the seats and couches have been covered with washable throws for 11 years, so they are very clean and show virtually no wear.

JMHO, but I'd spend the $750 on other "customizers" that you find you want down the line; believe me, you'll find uses for that cash *many times over *! ;-)

As ever, YMMV.

Joan
2003 TK has a new home
Re: New Member - Central Ohio
Reply #21 –
Yahoo Message Number: 149333
I think it's easier to put new veneer (Formica or equivalent) on new veneer than on plain plywood, so it may not be problem if LD puts it on the table. Our counters at home are three layers now.

Eric Greenwell
  [lifewithalazydazerv] wrote, On 11/5/2014 7:57 AM:
2005 Jayco 24SS
 
Re: Ultraplastic seats
Reply #22 –
Yahoo Message Number: 149334
"cold in the winter, hot in the summer, and 'sticky' in every season"

Exactly. In my opinion, it's the most uncomfortable seat material imaginable. My used rig came with vinyl "Ultraleather" seats, and I immediately covered them with lambswool seat covers. Warm in the winter, cool in the summer, and they breathe... now that's comfort! :-)

Andy Baird http://www.andybaird.com/travels
Andy Baird
2021 Ford Ranger towing 2019 Airstream 19CB
Previously: 1985 LD Twin/King "Gertie"; 2003 LD Midbath "Skylark"