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Perhaps a New Trend?
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I received word today from Alicia and Slade at Rolling Retreats in Elk City, OK that DRV Suites is introducing something new in the Mobile Suites line. While these will not likely be the models that many folks want, I'm wondering if it might be starting a new trend. They have introduced the "Est...
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Terry and Jo
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Heartland vs. Keystone
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I'm also still in the homework stage and I am exploring other manufactuers besides these. The question is that both of these brands are manufacturerd by Thor, and within each brand, there are several other brands. I really can't seem to tell the difference between, i.e. the luxury or mid range Hear...
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cherylbrv
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Cargo Carrying Capacity - MH vs 5ver
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We've been doing lots of research, visiting RV lots / shows, etc. It appears the cargo carrying capacity of a MH is approximately 3 times the NCC of a 5ver. Are we correctly interpreting that? This is important to us due to the fact that we are running a business on the road that requires approximatel...
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NWescapee
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MVP Destiny
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Anyone had any experience with this model. Floor plan seems great. Kinda expensive. Looking to full time and dont want to make a mistake
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malibou
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Foretravel vs Wanderlodge
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I'm not interested in starting a brand war here. Rather, I'm interested in some real-world experience from those of you who have owned both. Here's the situation. We've pretty well narrowed our choices down to mid-90's Foretravels or late 80's 'Birds. A BMC would be great, but probably out of our bud...
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kb0zke
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USAA for extended warranty
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I know most people suggest not to purchase the extended warranty, however my husband nor I know much about working on a 5th wheel. That being said we are purchasing the extended warranty. My question is, if people are using the USAA extended warranty and please share their experiences. We have USAA fo...
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sunflwrgirl
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Picking up new 5'er next week !
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Well we will pick up our new 5'er next friday. We ended up buying from Outdoor Store @ Camping World in Churchville, New York. We bought the one we looked at in Hershey, 2013 Montana 3700LE. This will be the one we start extended rving with. We started cleaning out our toyhauler where does all the stuff c...
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Big John 57
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Do your homework
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Since we had other business in the area, we decided to accept Camping World's invitation to visit their big shindig with manufacturer's reps and free hot dogs. We looked at many of the units they had available, and talked to one salesman and one manufacturer's rep. They didn't know that we have been lo...
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kb0zke
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RV Show Pomona Starts This Week
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If you are in the market for an RV, accesories, RV related information and can attend the RV Show at the Los Angeles County Fairgrounds (Fairplex) it's the best show around. It begins this weekend and runs through Oct 21. Here's the website http://www.thebestrvshow.com/ This show is put on by RVIA...
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thebearII
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Please help to compare ;)
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We are looking at 5th wheels. This may be stupid to post on here since someone may love one we post, but I am gonna do it anyways.. lol Hoping that someone can help us to choose the better one. We for the most part like all the layouts and feel they will work well for living concept. Our thing is the actual rv it...
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sunflwrgirl
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RV show "deals" vs. negotiating with a seller
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Howdy, all. As my DH and I consider options to purchasing a 5th wheel, a question that's come up is whether it might make sense to visit an RV show with the intent of buying a new (or late model) unit offered as a show special. We've done a lot of research and have a pretty clear idea of what we're looking fo...
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Looking for some feedback on Carriage 5th wheels
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Hey Guys, Well ever since the Hershey show I have been looking for a rig with a little more room for extended living. I currently have a toyhauler about 40ft total length, but 12ft I lose to garage area. I have been looking at a 2008 Carriage Carr-lite 36 Max 3 slide full wall. Total length 36f...
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Big John 57
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Snow Villa 35+2 info
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Does anyone have an opinion on towing a Snow Ville 35+2? We have a family friend that is selling one and we're not too sure about that extra 2 ft in front of the hitch pin. Thanks for any comments or info.. Ann
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Ann-Hank
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good Deals on RVs ' in New England!!!!
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The Leaves are changing and snow is comming.........That means most of the weekend warriors that overbought to go camping for 2 weekends this summer are liquidating........Alot of nice deals in NH and maine away from the metro areas...... if your looking and need a heads up as I find them let me know a...
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Lucky Mike
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size matters........
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Someone asked me today "why such a large coach"..........my answer Im full timing , Im enjoying the recreational part of it, but this is home...I have just spent the near part of a year confined to the inside of 3 coaches (keep selling Em") for medical reasons and I use to think a rainy d...
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Lucky Mike
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Truly getting so overwhelmed
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I have been researching for weeks now and trying so hard to understand everything as much I can. Im actually more of a hands on than to read only so we are even spending our Saturdays haning around camping world and even the rv lots close by our house. My thing is we want everything to be as best it can be in th...
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sunflwrgirl
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Question to the weight specialists
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-- Edited by patoneill on Thursday 20th of September 2012 04:15:22 PM
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New to us class A
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Put some money down on a 2002 class A Bounder, now the adventure starts. We will be part timers looking to be on the road for two to three months at a time, and be home for striper season in Rhode Island. Now comes the oh no what have I done, now I need to learn how to drive this thing, and I need some stuff to make...
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baysailor
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Financing after a Short Sale
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I have a short sale on my credit that is two years old. How long after a short sale I can get RV financing?
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Kevin and Janet
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Picking a 5th wheel for full timeing
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I every one. This my first time on this sit or for that manner any site for rving where I can build a community. I need help getting started as a full timer. My wife and I have been looking for our first RV Home and could use some suggestions. The best so fare that have seen is the ( Alpine 5th wheel 37 ft. Any oth...
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Rolling Retreats & DRV's
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I head read Terry & Jo's posts about Rolling Retreats in Elk City, OK on this forum. In searching for our rig I think I knew every used rig in the country and many new rigs besides. We had a budget and while I would have preferred a Suites our budget fit a Heartland that RR had taken as a trade in. We had...
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WestWardHo
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Terrytown rv
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Anyone ever deal with them? How are they?
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Lyman
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Class A motorhome with kitchen island?
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Does anyone know of a Manufacturer that offers Class A diesel motorhomes with a kitchen island? we saw on in a gasser at a R show and liked it, but want diesel.
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Merikay
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May have our RV this coming weekend!
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We've tramped through so many fivers over the last year and we keep coming back to the Heartland Big Country 3690SL. So we had the weekend free and I found that a dealer about 3 hours south of us had one in stock. We made a trip of it and stayed at the beach overnight Friday, dropping by the dealer on Saturday...
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MandV
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5th wheel vs class A
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wanting to full time RV with wife and 2 kids (4 and 6). It seems many people go the 5th wheel route vs. a class A. Is this the case for most people? if so why? i can see the "having a vehicle to drive" argument. but if I had a class A, i would just pull a jeep. what are some other reasons? I was thi...
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Roof types
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Those who have had different types of roofs (rubber, fiberglass etc) over the years, which types do you prefer and why?
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manning
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WholesaleWarranties
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This website and forum have been so useful to us! We learned about which truck to buy that fits out budget and safe towing needs. We learned about a great dealer to purchase our rig. We've learned so many safety tips. We've found recipes, humor, generous sharing, products to buy and then about Wholesal...
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WestWardHo
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Alpenlite quality??
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We are doing our resurch for a FT 5th wheel, and we both like the Alpenlite. I read in the RV Consumer Group report to be carfeull of units made after 2004. We found a 2008 34RLR Limited that looks very interesting, it still has the 4 Star rate. 2008 was the last year that Alpenlite was in business so...
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Ann-Hank
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forest river sierra ?
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Hello, I hope you can give me some insite into the Forest River sierra 5th wheels, Quality? Construction? Any known issues? We are looking at a sierra 366FL. It has the front living room design which we like. Also like the Montana 3750FL but it is kinda pricey. Does anyone have any ideas of issues or pro...
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mesquite47
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Endura Max
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We have been looking at 5th wheels for several weeks and ran across a floor plan we really like in a Endura Max. Does anyone have one or know about them? -- Edited by Pinky-AzNative on Thursday 23rd of August 2012 05:28:17 PM
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