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mds1 · mds1

What does it mean when people refer to their trailers having partial paint exteriors? I have assumed that means the front and back caps are painted and there are decals otherwise. Also, some have referred to having the exterior clear coated. Is this put on under the decals if the exterior is not paint...

cdanjou · cdanjou

I am not sure if I should be asking this question here but here it goes. I am planning on buying a Lancer Camper (model 1685) in the next few years and drive to Florida every winter (I am Canadian.... no need to say more) and park the camper for 6 months. Then come back to Canada and again park it for 6 months...

DKW · DKW

Looking at Dynamax Trilogy 40' or longer for fulltime living. Does anybody have any good-bad-or ugly on this rig? Or if you have any suggestions on others that are specifically for living in full time. We are based in Central TX but would be traveling the US at times when not working. Thanks

EggerMar · EggerMar

Ok, so as it turns out we can't utilize 2 Honda EU3000is generators (paralleled) due to a height restriction in the truck bed. The guy at Wise says there is a parallel kit which can slave 3 EU2000 's ( 2 generators and a companion) which will give the same output as 2 3000's. The connector kit has a 50 amp...

AlanB · AlanB

We are planning a trip to FL next spring and would like to know of any recommended dealers for used Class A Diesel Pushers. We will be in the general Orlando and the Villages area. Not looking to buy just yet, but definitely looking to browse. Thanks in advance!

FurbabyMama · FurbabyMama

We are looking at Heartland Big Horn, 40'. Don't have a truck yet, but like the Ford F250 turbo diesel V8. Specs can be confusing. Do we need to go to F350 or will the F250 turbo be ok?

TRIXTER89 · TRIXTER89

Hello everybody! I am new to the Forum and have a question about 2006 Gulf Stream Coach Cavalier Travel Trailer RV We have an offer in on a 2010 Keystone Sprinter but the above RV came up for sale and has everything included BUT the title is calling it a Gulf INL, and that makes me think it's a FEMA trailer....

Juliamay · Juliamay

I have seen the same post on Craigslist for a few weeks. I haven't had an RV but have been pretty much reading about it for a couple of years. This one ticks the boxes for me as a first time RV owner: Dry bath, bunk over cab so at least one bed is ready for sleeping, non-carpet flooring and not too crazy interio...

piggy · piggy

looking for used DRV WTHIN 250 miles of baton rouge Louisiana.

AlanB · AlanB

I saw a comment on a blog about not wanting Frameless Windows. Is there a negative to them that I am unaware of? Thanks.

Tracyl-5 · Tracyl-5

Hi all, brand new to this forum, but I joined to ask this specific question... My husband's father has gotten too old for RV-ing and wants to sell his RV to us, which is currently located in California. We currently live in Hawaii, but could take it for short vacations on the mainland for the next 4-5 yea...

carnolddsm · carnolddsm

Does anyone really pay attention to GVRW? We have a toy hauler and no heavy toys, a couple of bicycles. With constant monitoring and weighing we are able to stay just under the units GVRW. This is not a situation I like. Imagine where we would be if we were trying to haul a couple of Harley's or an ATV/UTV...

Acheron2010 · Acheron2010

If you are managing an RV dealership, and someone stops by to look at your selection, please have at least one person on site who knows something about your inventory, and knows where the keys are. PS - antifreeze in the tanks is not a manufacturer winterization package. rant ends...

BLTWISTED1 · BLTWISTED1

We have a 2013 Dodge Ram 2500 Crew 4x4 diesel. Want to spend $$$ <40K.... It'll just be me and my husband traveling. We will be changing locations about every 3months unless I extend a contract.... Not sure if we want new or used.?. Please before you comment... YES I know... everyone, every RV...

Garyww · Garyww

I saw a listing for a 2002 Fleetwood 28' Terra but I can only find 26' & 31' did Fleetwood make a 28' Terra in 2002?

PrairieRV · PrairieRV

I am really liking this Foretravel MH. It's priced higher than some at Motorhomes of Texas (motorhomesoftexas.com) but it's low mileage and 36' instead of 40'+. What would be a good price to get it at? http://www.allclassrv.com/2003-rexhall-rexair.html I go back & forth between a MH with a t...

IrishRover · IrishRover

A newbie RVer here, and we are doing reserach on an RV (5th wheel) and tow vehicle (HDT). Plan on going Full-Time next Spring. The RV will be a built (NH, Spacecraft, ?). One of the issues we have gone back and forth on is having a toyhauler versus a "regular" RV. We really do want that flexible "second" ro...

promocate · promocate

Just researching, so maybe this has been already asked. We are looking at 1/2 time, full time. We have a house we rent out for roughly 1/2 the year. This will give us summers homeless. So we're looking at full timing 5-6 months of the year. Concerned about the $$$ necessary to see if we even like the lifes...

IrishRover · IrishRover

5th Wheel Toy Hauler – DRV JX450 Full House vs. New Horizons custom (similar layout). Both 45’, 24,000 to 29,000 GVWR. Any thought and experiences in dealing with the companies, dealers [DRV] or living in the RVs? Thinking of using it as 10” long space for Quad-UTV [119" x 64" x 74", 1,500lb], Bikes, Do...

AlanB · AlanB

I saw some old posts (circa 2012) about these units. Does anyone out there have any updates on this Manufacturer / Model line? I am looking at this for a full time RV. Thanks.

Ronjohn99 · Ronjohn99

We are looking at purchasing a 2014 Redwood 31SL. It is in very nice condition, looks like it was very well taken care of. We are wondering if anyone has and experience with this model, or Redwood in general. We plan on either full timing or at least long terming :) in it. This will be our first fifth wh...

IrishRover · IrishRover

Wall thickness – insulation and soundproofing? How thick – 3+”, R-15 batting, R-11 closed-cell rigid enough? Assume dual-pane windows. What is needed to stay comfortable (hot/cold) and not experiencing our neighbors sleeping habits?

Acheron2010 · Acheron2010

I like the DRV Suites lineup, but intimidated by the black custom paint on some models. They look beautiful, but are they an oven in the summer?

Jimtoo · Jimtoo

I'm considering buying a cheap used RV. So far I've only looked at on-line pictures in the 7 to 15 grand range. There seems to be a lot of good choices in the Phoenix area. I know nothing about buying an RV, and most of these ads all say their unit is clean, no leaks, runs great, everything works, etc. Sho...

kb0zke · kb0zke

Like many other companies, Forest River has quite a lineup of names. Unfortunately, their website give little indication as to which are at the low end and which are at the high end of their lineup. We're full-timers and not interested in anything but a high quality coach. Which, if any, FR lines shoul...

mycroft8 · mycroft8

I thought I'd mention this fifth wheel brand. Again, I'm currently a "gonna be" (sometime after October) full timer. I'd be by myself with my cat. I was at a local RV show last weekend, and saw the Cedar Creek fifth wheel's. Subjectively, they looked good. The floor plan looked interesting (the bat...

bigboomer · bigboomer

Took a tour of a Grand Design Solitude 5er. Nice rig. Looks well built. Anyone else seen one or have one?

fugazi chef · fugazi chef

Buying a $60,000 used RV Class A going full time, I have called three insurance companies they want 1/12 of the value perhaps I am going to high 250, 500, 300 am I asking for too much coverage? Love to hear from you fulltimers?!

fugazi chef · fugazi chef

New to the community, going fulltime, looking into either foretravel or tiffin, buying used for about 3-4 yrs, 40 footer 350-400 h.p. 800-1000 lbs.. Thanx,

KarenRobert · KarenRobert

Hi All - we are researching a purchase of a Class C - around 24 - 27 foot. We are new to this and need hep. We intend to part time travel for several months at a time. Interested in some off grid camping. We would like the ability to just pull up and park while out in Utah (canyons...). There are only 2 of us a...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Partial Paint and Clear Coat Questions (Preview) What does it mean when people refer to their trailers having partial paint exteriors? I have assumed that means the front and back caps are painted and there are decals otherwise. Also, some have referred to having the exterior clear coated. Is this put on under the decals if the exterior is not paint...	mds1	4	3283	10:49 PM Oct 6, 2017 by mds1
	Women and Travel Trailers (Preview) I am not sure if I should be asking this question here but here it goes. I am planning on buying a Lancer Camper (model 1685) in the next few years and drive to Florida every winter (I am Canadian.... no need to say more) and park the camper for 6 months. Then come back to Canada and again park it for 6 months...	cdanjou	8	4003	11:44 AM Oct 6, 2017 by LarryW21
	Looking at Dynamax Trilogy 40' or longer for fulltime living. Does anybody have any good-bad-or ugly on this rig? (Preview) Looking at Dynamax Trilogy 40' or longer for fulltime living. Does anybody have any good-bad-or ugly on this rig? Or if you have any suggestions on others that are specifically for living in full time. We are based in Central TX but would be traveling the US at times when not working. Thanks	DKW	9	4346	12:57 PM Oct 1, 2017 by Defiant
	Paralleling 3 Honda EU2000is generators (Preview) Ok, so as it turns out we can't utilize 2 Honda EU3000is generators (paralleled) due to a height restriction in the truck bed. The guy at Wise says there is a parallel kit which can slave 3 EU2000 's ( 2 generators and a companion) which will give the same output as 2 3000's. The connector kit has a 50 amp...	EggerMar	22	20681	10:52 PM Sep 24, 2017 by Terry and Jo
	Florida Trip - RV Dealers (Preview) We are planning a trip to FL next spring and would like to know of any recommended dealers for used Class A Diesel Pushers. We will be in the general Orlando and the Villages area. Not looking to buy just yet, but definitely looking to browse. Thanks in advance!	AlanB	13	4249	06:47 AM Sep 12, 2017 by bjoyce
	Tow Truck Size ( 1 2 ) (Preview) We are looking at Heartland Big Horn, 40'. Don't have a truck yet, but like the Ford F250 turbo diesel V8. Specs can be confusing. Do we need to go to F350 or will the F250 turbo be ok?	FurbabyMama	52	11933	08:35 AM Sep 9, 2017 by rocketman
	2006 Gulf Stream Coach Cavalier Travel Trailer Same as FEMA trailer??? (Preview) Hello everybody! I am new to the Forum and have a question about 2006 Gulf Stream Coach Cavalier Travel Trailer RV We have an offer in on a 2010 Keystone Sprinter but the above RV came up for sale and has everything included BUT the title is calling it a Gulf INL, and that makes me think it's a FEMA trailer....	TRIXTER89	3	3939	05:00 PM Sep 6, 2017 by TRIXTER89
	2001 Tioga Arrow 25' sounds awesome to me. What do I know? (Preview) I have seen the same post on Craigslist for a few weeks. I haven't had an RV but have been pretty much reading about it for a couple of years. This one ticks the boxes for me as a first time RV owner: Dry bath, bunk over cab so at least one bed is ready for sleeping, non-carpet flooring and not too crazy interio...	Juliamay	2	2283	09:24 AM Sep 6, 2017 by LarryW21
	looking,,,,,,, (Preview) looking for used DRV WTHIN 250 miles of baton rouge Louisiana.	piggy	1	2352	09:01 PM Sep 4, 2017 by Acheron2010
	Frameless Windows (Preview) I saw a comment on a blog about not wanting Frameless Windows. Is there a negative to them that I am unaware of? Thanks.	AlanB	12	4953	01:37 PM Sep 2, 2017 by RonC
	Buying Father-in-Law's RV - Good Deal? (Preview) Hi all, brand new to this forum, but I joined to ask this specific question... My husband's father has gotten too old for RV-ing and wants to sell his RV to us, which is currently located in California. We currently live in Hawaii, but could take it for short vacations on the mainland for the next 4-5 yea...	Tracyl-5	14	5438	02:28 PM Aug 31, 2017 by Tracyl-5
	Weight - Toy Haulers and 5th wheels (Preview) Does anyone really pay attention to GVRW? We have a toy hauler and no heavy toys, a couple of bicycles. With constant monitoring and weighing we are able to stay just under the units GVRW. This is not a situation I like. Imagine where we would be if we were trying to haul a couple of Harley's or an ATV/UTV...	carnolddsm	13	4623	08:49 AM Aug 21, 2017 by Bobc
	Tip for RV dealers (Preview) If you are managing an RV dealership, and someone stops by to look at your selection, please have at least one person on site who knows something about your inventory, and knows where the keys are. PS - antifreeze in the tanks is not a manufacturer winterization package. rant ends...	Acheron2010	6	3048	01:44 PM Jul 27, 2017 by JanKen
	Soon to be Travel L&D RN(hubby in tow) and 5th wheel owners(with y'alls advice... PLEASE) (Preview) We have a 2013 Dodge Ram 2500 Crew 4x4 diesel. Want to spend $$$ <40K.... It'll just be me and my husband traveling. We will be changing locations about every 3months unless I extend a contract.... Not sure if we want new or used.?. Please before you comment... YES I know... everyone, every RV...	BLTWISTED1	5	2773	12:54 PM Jul 25, 2017 by AlanB
	2002 Fleetwood Terra (Preview) I saw a listing for a 2002 Fleetwood 28' Terra but I can only find 26' & 31' did Fleetwood make a 28' Terra in 2002?	Garyww	0	1727	09:56 AM Jul 25, 2017 by Garyww
	Opinions, Please (Preview) I am really liking this Foretravel MH. It's priced higher than some at Motorhomes of Texas (motorhomesoftexas.com) but it's low mileage and 36' instead of 40'+. What would be a good price to get it at? http://www.allclassrv.com/2003-rexhall-rexair.html I go back & forth between a MH with a t...	PrairieRV	11	3807	01:59 PM Jul 23, 2017 by PrairieRV
	Toyhauler Garage Use/Usage (Preview) A newbie RVer here, and we are doing reserach on an RV (5th wheel) and tow vehicle (HDT). Plan on going Full-Time next Spring. The RV will be a built (NH, Spacecraft, ?). One of the issues we have gone back and forth on is having a toyhauler versus a "regular" RV. We really do want that flexible "second" ro...	IrishRover	5	2579	06:24 AM Jul 22, 2017 by el Rojo and Pam
	Starter RV - Class A or 5th Wheel? (Preview) Just researching, so maybe this has been already asked. We are looking at 1/2 time, full time. We have a house we rent out for roughly 1/2 the year. This will give us summers homeless. So we're looking at full timing 5-6 months of the year. Concerned about the $$$ necessary to see if we even like the lifes...	promocate	15	3941	08:34 PM Jul 19, 2017 by Lynn and Ed
	5th Wheel Toy Hauler Selection 5th Wheel Toy Hauler DRV New Horizons (Preview) 5th Wheel Toy Hauler – DRV JX450 Full House vs. New Horizons custom (similar layout). Both 45’, 24,000 to 29,000 GVWR. Any thought and experiences in dealing with the companies, dealers [DRV] or living in the RVs? Thinking of using it as 10” long space for Quad-UTV [119" x 64" x 74", 1,500lb], Bikes, Do...	IrishRover	10	12860	11:54 AM Jul 15, 2017 by IrishRover
	Columbus by Palomino Columbus palomino (Preview) I saw some old posts (circa 2012) about these units. Does anyone out there have any updates on this Manufacturer / Model line? I am looking at this for a full time RV. Thanks.	AlanB	1	2905	05:32 PM Jun 21, 2017 by Second Chance
	2014 Redwood 31SL (Preview) We are looking at purchasing a 2014 Redwood 31SL. It is in very nice condition, looks like it was very well taken care of. We are wondering if anyone has and experience with this model, or Redwood in general. We plan on either full timing or at least long terming :) in it. This will be our first fifth wh...	Ronjohn99	2	2493	10:36 PM Jun 12, 2017 by Rob_Fla
	Walls - Insulation, Soundproof Exterior Walls Insulation Sound (Preview) Wall thickness – insulation and soundproofing? How thick – 3+”, R-15 batting, R-11 closed-cell rigid enough? Assume dual-pane windows. What is needed to stay comfortable (hot/cold) and not experiencing our neighbors sleeping habits?	IrishRover	7	4261	07:57 PM Jun 12, 2017 by Terry and Jo
	Dark Painted RVs - hot inside? (Preview) I like the DRV Suites lineup, but intimidated by the black custom paint on some models. They look beautiful, but are they an oven in the summer?	Acheron2010	7	3020	06:22 PM Jun 12, 2017 by LarryW21
	Buying cheap (Preview) I'm considering buying a cheap used RV. So far I've only looked at on-line pictures in the 7 to 15 grand range. There seems to be a lot of good choices in the Phoenix area. I know nothing about buying an RV, and most of these ads all say their unit is clean, no leaks, runs great, everything works, etc. Sho...	Jimtoo	12	4577	01:22 AM Jun 10, 2017 by Treyrogers
	Forest River lineup (Preview) Like many other companies, Forest River has quite a lineup of names. Unfortunately, their website give little indication as to which are at the low end and which are at the high end of their lineup. We're full-timers and not interested in anything but a high quality coach. Which, if any, FR lines shoul...	kb0zke	2	2385	09:15 AM May 27, 2017 by RonC
	Cedar Creek Hathaway Edition 34RL2 (Preview) I thought I'd mention this fifth wheel brand. Again, I'm currently a "gonna be" (sometime after October) full timer. I'd be by myself with my cat. I was at a local RV show last weekend, and saw the Cedar Creek fifth wheel's. Subjectively, they looked good. The floor plan looked interesting (the bat...	mycroft8	3	3031	09:49 AM May 26, 2017 by MikkiNJay
	Grand Design RV (Preview) Took a tour of a Grand Design Solitude 5er. Nice rig. Looks well built. Anyone else seen one or have one?	bigboomer	18	11033	07:36 AM Apr 27, 2017 by el Rojo and Pam
	Insurance (Preview) Buying a $60,000 used RV Class A going full time, I have called three insurance companies they want 1/12 of the value perhaps I am going to high 250, 500, 300 am I asking for too much coverage? Love to hear from you fulltimers?!	fugazi chef	6	3285	08:20 AM Apr 26, 2017 by Dave and Denise
	Foretravel (Preview) New to the community, going fulltime, looking into either foretravel or tiffin, buying used for about 3-4 yrs, 40 footer 350-400 h.p. 800-1000 lbs.. Thanx,	fugazi chef	10	4458	08:34 AM Apr 24, 2017 by kb0zke
	Novice Needs Info on 24 - 26 ft Class C new sprinter class c help advice (Preview) Hi All - we are researching a purchase of a Class C - around 24 - 27 foot. We are new to this and need hep. We intend to part time travel for several months at a time. Interested in some off grid camping. We would like the ability to just pull up and park while out in Utah (canyons...). There are only 2 of us a...	KarenRobert	5	4487	09:03 AM Apr 19, 2017 by KarenRobert
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