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BUYING AN RV: A PERFECT EXAMPLE OF HOW TO DO THE JOB RIGHT! This letter isn't here to boost phred's ego. It's here to show how people who are: organized, do their research, shop carefully and are patient really can get a superior RV. One that's done right the first time and one that will last. A Computer Assisted Design program (as this buyer used) is helpful, but manual sketches, followed by consultations with the builder work fine. Note particularly, how this couple: Did their homework, didn't get impatient and do impulsive things, selected a manufacturer who really cares about his reputation and his customer's satisfaction.

SELECTION OF THE BUILDER/MANUFACTURER IS CRITICAL! In this case, the RVer used what is considered by experts as one of the best (probably the best) in the country. "Horizons" RVs consistently rank highest in RV Consumer Group ratings with four and five stars and always receive outstanding grades for value, durability and highway safety. Workmanship is superb. "Customizing"--a little bit or a lot--is normal. These RVs are not cheap, but are reasonably priced. They often cost less than the junk sold by some other manufacturers.

You won't find a better 5W or Travel Trailer--anywhere at any price--period.
"Horizons, Inc."
2618 Mid America Dr.
Junction City, KS 66441
(800) 235-3140. (785) 238-7575. FAX (785) 238-4992.
web site = www.horizonsrv.com
e-mail = horizons@horizonsrv.com

Date: Sun, 15 Nov 1998 From: richlinda@juno.com

Phred, I am so glad to see you on the web. I studied your poop sheets till I had them memorized. I [used an Auto CAD program to design] my own 5th wheel. Everything I designed, including computer desk, dinette, shower, bathroom, etc., had measurements that fit wife and me. We are both on the large size so this was a smart move on my part. I took my design and all my newly gained knowledge from your poop sheets to "Horizons Inc." and had them build me a 36' 5th wheel to my exact specifications. What a home!!! Everything fits and was built exactly the way I requested. What a great way to have every thing you recommend, implemented in a new trailer. We have lived in it, full time, for nine months thus far and have NO serious complaints. Your ideas on a solar-electrical system are right on the mark and it all works perfectly.

Horizons Inc. should be put on the map. The owner, Herald Johnson, and his sons build a wonderful trailer and they build it the way you want it built. It takes a few months for them to build one but the wait is worth it. I visited their plant on four different occasions. They only have three or four trailers being manufactured at any one time. All at different stages. I have no ulterior motive for saying all this. I researched all types of 5th wheels, for over two years, before I settled on Horizons. Full timers need to seriously consider them so I thought telling you would be the best way of getting out the word. They don't have a sales force. All their business is word of mouth and they are highly thought of by "RV Consumer Group".

Rich Colby SKP #43924 richlinda@juno.com