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Buying 5th wheel Direct from manufacture or dealer
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Does anyone have any suggestions on Buying 5th wheel Direct from manufacture vs dealer?
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Wyatt262
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5th wheel length
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My husband and I are planning on full time rv travel starting in January when we sell the house and hit the road. We are researching 5th wheels and can't decide if it is worth going without a king bed and 12 cuft frig in order to get a shorter 5th wheel, 31' OR go for the 18' 5th wheel with the floorplan that has...
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merlins
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New DRV Toyhauler..
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http://www.drvfullhouse.com/ This is exactly what I wanted.. Waiting for answers.. Asking if I can get out of the purchase of the Lexington.. and order the LX450.. Pending pricing... Selling all my furniture at our sale today.. auction co comes monday.. was picking up RV on the 28th.. I must be...
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The Junkman
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Floor plans
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Why am I having such a hard time finding a floor plan that faces the recliners toward the TV? They all seem to situate the couch in front of the TV - but my husband and I like to watch TV from a recliner!
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jcordar2
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Buying "trainer" trailer
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We are planning on getting a travel trailer as an interim, part time rig as an educational experience. Truth is we are so done with all the trappings of the big house and high maintenance yard that we really want to have an escape from it that will let us get a taste of what we are dreaming of a few years down t...
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Lets get moving
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4 wheel drive or 2 wheel drive F350
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We are close to ordering a FOrd 350 to pull our 37' Coachman Brookstone 5th wheel and have received different opinions on whether we should get a 4 wheel drive or a 2 wheel drive. Can anyone offer suggestions?
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merlins
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RV Inspector near Austin, TX?
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Greetings, We've been shopping for a MH for a few months. We're now getting offers on our properties and inching ever closer to an accepted contract so it's time to get serious about buying a MH for our full timing adventure. We live in Upstate NY and the unit I'm considering is in Texas. Can anyone re...
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BJBoyer22
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help in choose a travel trailer?
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I'm looking to purchase a small travel trailer, approx. 18 to 22'. I will be living in this full time on a budget. I want to get the best mileage I can out of a tow vehicle so I am considering a 1/2 ton pickup or a van. I will need to work camp or boondock most of the year so I feel that a trailer is the best optio...
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travelingkathy
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Any full time Airstreamers out there?
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We are researching full timing in an Airstream, so if anyone out there who is full timing in an Airstream, I would love to here from you! We are concerned about cold and hot climates, and would appreciate any tips and information about purchasing a used Airstream.
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kdkarch
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Powerhouse Coach
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Does anyone have any personal experience with this brand, walk-though, even ownership? I am seriously considering them for a custom build, as I love the idea of a Class 8 truck and its hardiness/maintainability over a standard Class A. I am also looking at a Entegra Anthem with the TV/fireplace behi...
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jholderbaum
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Continental Coach Versus DRV
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I know there is a a price difference.. I ordered a Loaded MS lexinginton .. all the options.. plus some custom.. Just seen these continental RV's, and I am liking them..alot. .. Found a couple 1 year old, used 45'.. even a 53' .. for not much more money..or maybe just buy new. Many say these Continentals A...
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The Junkman
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How long or short of a motorhome?
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I am in planning stage and want a Class C. There is no way I could handle living in only 22 or 24ft.
I was thinking maybe I could be a minimalist and fit in a 26ft. I will often be parked near family in a s&b or apt.
However, I really want room for a desk area for my new sales job. In a Minnie Winnie Premier I c...
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Aurora Borealis
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Best brand of 5th wheel for fulltimes
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My wife and I are starting our search for a 5th Wheel, we are first timers and want to do all the home work we can to get stated right. You all are a great group and the best help ever. Thanks Evan
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elames1
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RV Width - How wide is too wide?
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Though I have seen many topics on RV length I have yet to see one on RV width. I am planning on FTing in a TT, but I guess a fiver would be the same, as far as width goes. Never having towed a trailer over 8 ft (96") is 100" too wide to safely travel down narrow back roads, in road construction area...
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Sushidog
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foreigners wanting to buy an RV in USA - help needed
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Dear all,My wife and I are intending to buy a MH and the question has come up of State Residence and the process of license, registration and insuranceWe are French and live in France but we are accustomed to rent each year a RV in USA for at least one month. We have been doing that the last 14 years.As in a fe...
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jackicks
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What is the best 5th wheel & length?
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Hi, We are thinking of purchasing a 5th wheel. We live in the Midwest and are considering taking a year or two on the road. Haven't a clue what one would be best and size. Years ago my parents had a Fleetwood and my sister a Jayco. That is the extinct of my knowledge. We want a comfortable home, laundry,...
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wahmse
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Washer/Dryer Placement
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I'd be interested in hearing the pros and cons of having a stackable washer/dryer vs a side by side? I like the side by side idea and not having a stackable taking up valuable closet space. I have seen a few floor plans that place the stackable in the kitchen area which seems like a good idea. I'd ap...
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jcordar2
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looking to match my truck to a travel trailer
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whats the best tt for gas milage using my 2014 dodge ram 1500 with hemi 5.7 its a standard cab with a 6'4" bed, its gvr is 9200 around 24 to 26 footer for retired couple that's new to rving but plan a long needed vacation -- Edited by roned2b1 on Monday 14th of July 2014 05:50:53 PM
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roned2b1
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Considering buying the newer Winnebago Via 25T or Itasca Reyo 25T Any experiences good and or bad?
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We currently have a 2012 F250 Lariat with the 6.7 Diesel Super Duty and a 2014 35 ft Montana High Country 5th wheel. A nice balanced pair, but the wife and I are considering moving smaller and more mobile to either the Winnebago Via or Itasca Reyo 25T. We chose the T model for the bed layout. Maybe just l...
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Farm Pair
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FT living warranty?
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Can anyone tell me if Keystone's Montana is warrantied for FT use? It appears from their website that their Big Sky is, but I'm not even sure about that. We want to stick with brands that have a written warranty that does NOT exclude FT living. We are checking out both high end and mid-level units...
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jcordar2
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Newbies need insight , Evergreen TT is what we want.
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Hi all. We are getting ready to pull the trigger on F Time RVing before the winter comes this year. We have been looking at ( Evergreen Sunvalley's 32ft approx ) TT for 2 years now, no others seem to be as Green and quality minded, and are gearing up for the BIG adventure!!We are also trying to educate ourse...
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4evercamping
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National RV
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I am looking at a 2006 National Sea Breeze LX 8311 with 23,000 miles and would like information from anyone who has owned one. I will be full timing next spring with my sister and we have just started really looking with the intent to buy. The National RV stands out to me as a little different from all the o...
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Lilly444
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WE FINALLY MADE IT!!!
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The house finally closed today. Lots of snafus even up to the last minute, but the money is in the bank and we're now ready to move onto the next chapter. Thank you, all my good friends and RV family here for all your tremendous support and prayers throughout this entire ordeal! Hope to see you all on th...
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cherylbrv
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Qualities to look for in a 5th wheel.
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Hi all! Still in research phase shopping for a 5er to be our full-time, or at least most-time home. We've visited a local rv show, and some dealerships. Found some floorplans we like. It seems most companies have the same or very similar floor plans so there's choices across a wide number of compani...
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Gadfly
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Sales Tax..
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Ok.. Buying a 125k RV.. Moving to FL w/ a real address, and was just going to pay the 6% tax.. However, we will be conducting business on the road. Is it worth it to do the montana LLC or make South dakota my home state ( 3% tax ) Is there any other benefits to doing either of those? Versus FL? At a 7k bill.. not...
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The Junkman
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Which Mobile Suite?
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I'm down to a choice between a 2005 Mobile Suite and a 2009 Mobile Suite. Both are in excellent shape with very similar floor plans. My dilemma is for the $20,000 price difference is the 2009 worth it? Obviously it's 4 years newer, has a warranty thru 2016, 8000# axles, 17.5" H rated tires, disc bra...
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Jimmy and Janis
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First 5er help!
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My wife and I have talked for years about how much we would enjoy having a TT, then we had twins! Well that put us in a bit of a holding pattern for a while, but we are now looking again. I have no clue where to start lol! We are young and active and love being off the grid with our kids, but would also enjoy going...
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Heavy lifter
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Buying a rv coach in Florida but want to bring it to Canada
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Hi I intend to buy a bus conversion coach in Florida but I am having difficulty in getting insurance coverage that will allow me to bring it to Canada . I may have to register and insure it here, but how would I get it here. Has anyone done it. Thanks
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OttawaValleyGuy
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Rent-to-Own Mobile Suites?
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Hey guys, I'm starting my plan of living my new American Dream and was wondering if there is a thing as a rent-to-own rvs? I don't think my credit of 595 is good enough for a loan. Or is it? Does anyone have any leads? Or is this a pipe dream because everyone would be dong this if it were available?
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RVNoob
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Soleo MH by Itasca
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Now due to a change in our circumstances, we are thinking of going the motor home route instead of a 5er. We definitely want a DP. Does anyone have the Itasca Solei? Your thoughts on it? Pros and cons? Thanks!
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cejones4210
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