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Purchase procedure?
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We are strongly considering going to see the used Mobile Suites. Since this is our first RV purchase, we are not familiar with the procedure. This unit has a lot of underbelly tapings so it looks like we will have to hire an RV tech if we like it and passes our preliminary inspection. So, then, if we like...
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Question about fifth wheel pricing
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Thanks so much, everyone, for having been so helpful! If a fifth wheel is priced about 30% below NADA, low retail at a dealership, does it mean that there is something wrong with it and that it is priced accordingly? For instance...a rig that lists for 40K on NADA is being offered for 30K. Thank you! --...
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Earnest $ before negotiations?
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Talked with salesman by phone about an RV we're interested in on the dealership's website. We live 120 mi. away and haven't gone in person to see it yet. We told him we want to use our 7 yr. old 5er as a trade in. He won't talk $ until we come up with earnest $ for him to take to his GM for better "...
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Need some expert advice...
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I am starting to think about buying a class a rv in order to full time with in the next year or two (I'm buying a lot quicker than that just not full time for at least a year). I will need to tow a Nissan Xterra. Does anyone have any strong opinions about brand and model that I should be looking at if the budget...
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rs blues
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Pre-purchase checklist for inspecting used fifth wheel?
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Hi all! Thanks so much for all your input! As we are learning more about this process, we realize what little we know about inspecting an RV. Does anyone have a good checklist for pre-purchase inspection of a fifth wheel? Thank you!
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two 4 the road
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RV delivery
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What is the going rate for dealers to deliver an RV? Do they charge for one way or two ways? Is there an independent delivery service that may be less? Thank for your help!
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two 4 the road
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Mobile Suites underbelly question
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What does it mean when there are areas of the underbelly that are taped up? Thank you for your help! -- Edited by two 4 the road on Saturday 2nd of November 2013 12:21:55 PM
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Has anyone ever bought from a La Mesa RV dealership?
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Has anyone ever bought from a La Mesa RV dealership? We have been given some strange terms and dealer charges by our salesman so we are wondering how others have experienced them. -- Edited by two 4 the road on Wednesday 30th of October 2013 08:15:58 PM
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Cart before the horse?
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[URL=http://s1103.photobucket.com/user/jfocallag/media/Camp-Inn%20Journey/9b02...
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Help needed in Southwest
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Good morning all! I have a question for everyone. I live in Tennessee and have Fibromyalgia, which, in the wintertime, has become almost crippling. Hubby retires in 4 years and what we would like to do is sell our house and 5th wheel and buy a Class A. We'd love to buy an rv lot somewhere in the southwe...
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Are these dealer costs reasonable?
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This will be our first RV purchase....a MS fifth wheel, if we like what we see. We will be traveling 6 hours to take a look, hopefully this weekend. This is what the salesman told me. In order for them to hold it for us, there would be a $5,000 non-refundable deposit. We decided to pass on that, since it...
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What is the proper vehicle to tow a Mobile Suites?
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I have heard and seen that MSs are heavier than most. We do not have a tow vehicle yet, as we wanted to buy the TV to match the 5er. What do you all use or recommend for GVWR of 17,500? Thanks for any input!
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Aluminum-Sided Trailers?
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Having had a few RVs and seeing many, many more both new and used, we are going to go with an aluminum-sided trailer. The three manufacturers that I know of have all been in business for some time, having passed my "test of time" requirement, and produce rather classic/plain interiors/ex...
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SnowGypsy
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JIMMY MC KINZIE
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Jimmy, I would appreciate you contacting me at woodbarn@1st.net You are not the only one having a problem with Nexus slideout. Thank you, William
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MH Inspectors
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Does any one know the best way to find a good and reliable person to inspect a used RV? I am not completely sure what my budget will be as I research and look for a used RV. I know that I will be looking for either a class C or A between 22 to 26FT.. I am looking to full time solo and be a workamper as I travel. I will k...
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Is this delamination?
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http://www.rvtrader.com/listing/2005-New-Horizons-34RL-110494996
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Anyone install a fireplace in their 5er lately?
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I say, "lately," because I found one thread by someone who had done this, but all the pics were deleted. We are considering a pre-owned 5er which has not fireplace. It would be nice to have one, but since this one does not, I was wondering if we can find one to install and how difficult the inst...
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Fifth wheels suitable for full-timing
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Hi everyone! We are newbies that are considering full-timing in the very near future....possibly 2014. We have been shopping used and new and actually, our heads are spinning....especially after we attended our first RV show yesterday in Atlanta. We do not know what 5er would be suitable for ful...
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Where do we find up to date info of fifth wheel RVs?
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We have a Ram 2500 Turbo Diesel truck that we bought with our future plans of buying a fifth wheel RV in mind. We've driven to every dealership within a 150 mile radius to look at various models and manufacturers. Being novices we've also read online everything that we could find on choosing the right RV...
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How necessary is a second A/C?
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We are looking at a used fifth wheel at a super deal that has no second A/C so was wondering....
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Help needed re 2008 Doubletree Mobile Suites 36SB3 info
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Does anyone here own one, or have any info on this? I have googled and cannot find a floor plan or much info. All the info that I could get, is that the dry weight is 13,400 and gross is 17,500. I also cannot find a NADA value on it either. It keeps pulling up a 2007 but not a 2008. On the DRV website, I did not s...
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Help
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Hello world of RV'r . My wife and I are two newbees to this world and at this time are actually contemplating on buying a truck and a 5th wheeler but we need to get lots of help from experience people who have been here, done that, made mistakes and learn yet are will to give advice to assure people like us don...
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25k or less - is it possible??
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We are hoping to go full time, but once our house sells we will only have 25K to work with. Is it possible to find an RV for full time living for that price? Obviously used, and we want a motorhome. Suggestions welcome! Thanks.
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Having trouble deciding on length of fifth wheel
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This has been a struggle...we want to travel to visit all the parks and camp in them, but want enough room to full-time, if we decide to. Is there any advice that you can give on this ? Thanks in advance! T4TR -- Edited by two 4 the road on Sunday 20th of October 2013 08:08:40 PM -- Edited by two 4 the road on T...
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Anyone have a front living room 5'er?
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I wonder if these have more room? They look to feel like there are more "rooms" anyway...more house-like? Does anyone own one of these and do you wish you had the picture window view out the back from the living area?
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Computer/Desk Working Space a Priority
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I'll be a working entrepreneur while living and working from my RV, so the first thing I'm looking for as I peruse various floorplans (leaning towards 5th wheels) is desk/computer working space. Was this important to any of you and how have you satisfied the need in your RV?
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Have To have a 4 Seasons or Not?
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Hello In the latest round of looking at all the rv options for us. We have been told by an RV dealer that we HAD to by an RV with a 4 seasons package on it (or depending on brand their residential RV's with the extra insulation and everything) because the fifth wheels that are done this way are Better for 24 l...
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Which of these two is the best RV structure?
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Im a newbie here and thought I would pose this question for any helpful input. (see picture) If one was to build their own trailer what would be the best structure to make it out of.... (A) the basic rv trailer fiberglass wall or one with (B) an aluminum wall that one might see as a utility trailer. What a...
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Is it better to avoid buying 5'ers from the coastal areas?
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I have read some threads online that discuss the salt air from the oceans causing the fifth wheels to rust....especially in the underbelly area. What are your thoughts on this? -- Edited by two 4 the road on Monday 21st of October 2013 08:21:16 PM -- Edited by two 4 the road on Wednesday 23rd of October 2...
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Full timing in a LTV FreeSpirit SS?
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I just saw the LTV FreeSpirit and I am in love with it. I am looking to retire go full time summer of 2015. I am quite comfortable with downsizing big time, but I want to be realistic. Is there anyone out there fulltiming in a FreeSpirit SS that would share their experiences? Thanks, Jill
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