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OTTER · OTTER

Lucy & Dezi might know the answer to this one . . . For various reasons, I need the back end of the pick-up and can't tow a 5th wheel; so, I'm stuck w/ looking at TT's. I like one in particular that's 35' long. My weights are all OK on both towing veh & toad. Issue to me is whether this is too long. You...

Dixie · Dixie

Hello We are torn between getting a fifth wheel or a MH and have never had an rv before so I was wondering if those that have fifth wheels could explain to me your procedure for setting up and the time it takes you? Are there options that would make it easier and faster? Is there any heavy lifting or someth...

Blars · Blars

When I started my blog about a month ago, my hunt for a motorhome was occuping most of my thoughts. So most of the posts were about how I was hunting and what I was hunting for. Some of that may be useful to others to give ideas on such a search. Now that I actually own one, I'll need to start accessorizing,...

csrvingforlife · csrvingforlife

http://www.motorhomesusa.com/ucarriage06-38royalinternational-1898-F600FW.html

J Riechman · J Riechman

I looked ar a beautiful Damond today. The price was within our budger and it seemed to be spotless. I was looking through the kitchem and opened the fridge door. I just about lost my lunch! It smelled like a dead mouse was in there. I just left and went home. Can someone ever get that smell out. Ther...

James3 · James3

Last week I was all set to buy either a new Rockwood 8317SS or a Flagstaff 831QBSS (both are 33 feet and have a Bunkhouse). Lucky for me, one of the forum members pointed out to me that my tow vehicle's receiver wouldn't handle the 948 lb. "dry" tongue weight because the "actual" to...

SkyJean · SkyJean

It might seem like a dumb question but I've been wondering about it ever since I saw where someone said not all RV's are good for FT use. Whats the main things one looks for? asks for? -- Edited by SkyJean on Tuesday 12th of October 2010 09:52:17 AM

miles of smiles · miles of smiles

I just joined this group and at the moment I am at work pretending to work!!! I know nobody has done that before. I just posted on the introduction page under leap of faith, Terry & Jo were my first responses so I feel official. I haven't purchased anything yet but I am planning to leave in the spring....

RonandJacki · RonandJacki

Just a mental meandering musing..the DW and I have found, so far, the mfg, model and everything else 5er we think would most suit our comfort and needs to join in the RV life style when that time comes. At this time, a question comes to mind about where to purchase our hearts desire. Since we probably won...

Kathryn · Kathryn

Hello. I am in the beginning stages of preparation to go full-time. I am planning to purchase a used Class C motorhome, as small as I can feel comfortable in with my two dogs. Today I looked at a 24' Winebago View. I would be very comfortable and happy in this vehicle as far as size, look and layout. I a...

J Riechman · J Riechman

I found a 1996 Bounder that is located near my home. I don't know the mileage yet, but I was wondering if anyone knows anything about this model of motorhome. The owner sent me pics and it looks to be well cared for. I will find out tomorrow mileage, if it has been kept inside and if maint. records are av...

Melstar · Melstar

We have an appointment tomorrow to sign papers for a 2006 Crossroads Paradise Pointe 5th Wheel 30RL. We plan to use it for weekend trips, vacations and to visit the grandchildren! It's 33 feet long and has many "extras"...mostly two big leather recliners!! Now, we if we just could find...

roberts · roberts

we are looking to put a stackable washer and dryer in our mobile suites. does anyone know or had an experience with them. what is probably the best.

Melstar · Melstar

How do you guys feel about Credit Life Insurance on buying an RV with a loan. Our's will cost $10.00 per month attached to the note....

Melstar · Melstar

We are in the process of buying a 5th Wheel.....2006 model.....the RV place is offering an extended warranty. I know I was reading somewhere about this and the consensus was don't get it. Are the warranties worth it?

Nicobrien · Nicobrien

Hi there,We just purchases a new travel trailer and they are recommending the paint protection that will also include the fabric/leather/vinyl protection as well as the 5 year extended warranty on top of the manufacturer 2 years. The extended warranty is money back if you don't use at the end of the...

retread · retread

We're preparing to conclude our full-timing chapter after a wonderful 2 year tour of the US with our kids. We want to downsize our 5th wheel to a less bulky size and also are willing to downgrade the amenities for the more limited use of a vacation rig. Any experiences with trade in's at dealers to downs...

Melstar · Melstar

Anyone have opinions on: 1. 2003 NuWa Hitchhiker Premier 35 FK $22,900 2. 2006 Paradise Pointe 30RL $22,900 The Paradise Pointe is newer and well kept....one owner...had kept under cover The HH Premier they got to wholesale..... Both are very clean and nice on th...

Melstar · Melstar

Has anyone ever bought from or dealt with RV Wholesalers on line. They handle only brand new units at big discounts. Mel

earthmommy · earthmommy

I'm wondering about this from a cost standpoint. I don't have exact figures since I haven't gotten that deeply into the research yet, but what are everyones's thoughts on fixing up and older RV vs. buying newer? Pro's, con's? Obviously, and older rig would cost us much less than a newer one and I enjoy f...

Ckerr · Ckerr

I know Gene is.. .45 foot I believe. We're just curious... Wondering what your expereinces have been with parks. Where you generally travel etc.. As we're looking for our DP we're finding everything we can really see living in is 42 - 45 foot. We realize that a lot of state parks will be out of the que...

earthmommy · earthmommy

I'm posting this in the buying forum because it pertains to our choice of what to buy. We fell in love with the 2007 Conquest Ultra Super C. I like it because it's not a monster to drive and allows everyone to ride together in comfort. Until recently I never gave much thought to towing a car, but we're consi...

faerie · faerie

we have a wonderful a national tropi-cal motorhome. when we bought it we assumed we would be long term part-timers. we love the lifestyle so much that we have decided that within the next 5 to 7 years (depending on when hubby can retire) we will be full-timing. we also know that our motorhome is not our id...

MNdrifters · MNdrifters

We are Future Fulltimers and are looking at the Aztec and Canyon Trail Fifth Wheels from Gulf Stream. They look very well built and have the things in it that we are looking for. We have searched all of the dealer lots in our area and have kind of narrowed it down to those. My question is: Are there others ou...

Waggin Tails · Waggin Tails

Is there an online source for pricing used RV's similar to Kelly's Blue Book for autos?

stinnc · stinnc

I have spent so many hours online my eyeballs are going to bleed (LOL) but yet no closer to an answer to the infamous question "MH or 5'ver?" I will be heading out next year to be a first-time full-timer. I am a single female in my early 40's and will be doing this alone (two cats will be accompa...

desertnurse · desertnurse

We are going to finance our impending RV, but with this economy.... Is it difficult to get financing? We have money to put down and decent credit, but I've heard from a few people that financing is pretty tight these days.

maeglena · maeglena

I am a single, "older" female and will be fulltiming in the next 6 months. I have narrowed my search down to small C-B's. I have been looking at 2005's and newer with diesel engines. I have recently come across a 1998 Coachhouse C (gas) with 18,000 miles extremely reasonably priced. At...

rebecca62 · rebecca62

We want to buy a MH and really are leaning towards older ones too cost wise,but have come across one place we were thinking of going saying they have a 12 yr restriction but to send them photo How commen is this,,we were looking into long term stay. We live in Canada by the way

stinnc · stinnc

I am going with a used Class A 36-40' for full-timing solo. There seems to be quite a debate on the fuel issue. I thought I had settled 100% on diesel then I had some nay-sayers and now I am confused again. Your thoughts/opinions?

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Long Travel Trailer (Preview) Lucy & Dezi might know the answer to this one . . . For various reasons, I need the back end of the pick-up and can't tow a 5th wheel; so, I'm stuck w/ looking at TT's. I like one in particular that's 35' long. My weights are all OK on both towing veh & toad. Issue to me is whether this is too long. You...	OTTER	5	4459	07:43 PM Nov 1, 2010 by sprintcar
	5th wheel set up procedure (Preview) Hello We are torn between getting a fifth wheel or a MH and have never had an rv before so I was wondering if those that have fifth wheels could explain to me your procedure for setting up and the time it takes you? Are there options that would make it easier and faster? Is there any heavy lifting or someth...	Dixie	12	13485	08:49 AM Nov 1, 2010 by Bill and Linda
	Some information on selecting an RV and what I wound up with (Preview) When I started my blog about a month ago, my hunt for a motorhome was occuping most of my thoughts. So most of the posts were about how I was hunting and what I was hunting for. Some of that may be useful to others to give ideas on such a search. Now that I actually own one, I'll need to start accessorizing,...	Blars	1	1940	08:37 AM Oct 31, 2010 by Jim01
	We did it~~~~~ (Preview) http://www.motorhomesusa.com/ucarriage06-38royalinternational-1898-F600FW.html	csrvingforlife	0	884	02:09 PM Oct 29, 2010 by csrvingforlife
	Shopping Around (Preview) I looked ar a beautiful Damond today. The price was within our budger and it seemed to be spotless. I was looking through the kitchem and opened the fridge door. I just about lost my lunch! It smelled like a dead mouse was in there. I just left and went home. Can someone ever get that smell out. Ther...	J Riechman	5	2005	06:50 PM Oct 28, 2010 by Roz
	Why I am NOT going to buy a Forest River Rockwood or Flagstaff! (Preview) Last week I was all set to buy either a new Rockwood 8317SS or a Flagstaff 831QBSS (both are 33 feet and have a Bunkhouse). Lucky for me, one of the forum members pointed out to me that my tow vehicle's receiver wouldn't handle the 948 lb. "dry" tongue weight because the "actual" to...	James3	4	4642	04:39 PM Oct 25, 2010 by nwlambear
	how do you know if RV is good for FT use? (Preview) It might seem like a dumb question but I've been wondering about it ever since I saw where someone said not all RV's are good for FT use. Whats the main things one looks for? asks for? -- Edited by SkyJean on Tuesday 12th of October 2010 09:52:17 AM	SkyJean	4	2261	07:24 PM Oct 12, 2010 by 53 Merc
	driving solo (Preview) I just joined this group and at the moment I am at work pretending to work!!! I know nobody has done that before. I just posted on the introduction page under leap of faith, Terry & Jo were my first responses so I feel official. I haven't purchased anything yet but I am planning to leave in the spring....	miles of smiles	2	1467	06:11 PM Oct 6, 2010 by jb
	where to buy (Preview) Just a mental meandering musing..the DW and I have found, so far, the mfg, model and everything else 5er we think would most suit our comfort and needs to join in the RV life style when that time comes. At this time, a question comes to mind about where to purchase our hearts desire. Since we probably won...	RonandJacki	2	1862	05:57 PM Oct 6, 2010 by Luvglass
	Small Class C (or B) Reviews (Preview) Hello. I am in the beginning stages of preparation to go full-time. I am planning to purchase a used Class C motorhome, as small as I can feel comfortable in with my two dogs. Today I looked at a 24' Winebago View. I would be very comfortable and happy in this vehicle as far as size, look and layout. I a...	Kathryn	9	5842	10:28 AM Oct 6, 2010 by Kathryn
	1996 Bounder (Preview) I found a 1996 Bounder that is located near my home. I don't know the mileage yet, but I was wondering if anyone knows anything about this model of motorhome. The owner sent me pics and it looks to be well cared for. I will find out tomorrow mileage, if it has been kept inside and if maint. records are av...	J Riechman	0	1364	09:35 PM Oct 5, 2010 by J Riechman
	signing papers (Preview) We have an appointment tomorrow to sign papers for a 2006 Crossroads Paradise Pointe 5th Wheel 30RL. We plan to use it for weekend trips, vacations and to visit the grandchildren! It's 33 feet long and has many "extras"...mostly two big leather recliners!! Now, we if we just could find...	Melstar	8	2489	08:44 PM Oct 3, 2010 by Terry and Jo
	rv stackable washer & dryer (Preview) we are looking to put a stackable washer and dryer in our mobile suites. does anyone know or had an experience with them. what is probably the best.	roberts	34	30559	07:59 AM Oct 1, 2010 by Ckerr
	Credit Life Insurance on RV (Preview) How do you guys feel about Credit Life Insurance on buying an RV with a loan. Our's will cost $10.00 per month attached to the note....	Melstar	3	6939	07:58 PM Sep 29, 2010 by Ckerr
	Extended Warranty (Preview) We are in the process of buying a 5th Wheel.....2006 model.....the RV place is offering an extended warranty. I know I was reading somewhere about this and the consensus was don't get it. Are the warranties worth it?	Melstar	5	1951	05:30 PM Sep 29, 2010 by Paul and Jo
	Need advice (Preview) Hi there,We just purchases a new travel trailer and they are recommending the paint protection that will also include the fabric/leather/vinyl protection as well as the 5 year extended warranty on top of the manufacturer 2 years. The extended warranty is money back if you don't use at the end of the...	Nicobrien	8	3096	10:18 AM Sep 29, 2010 by rjenkins
	Downsizing 5W - dealer trade in or sell it ourselves? (Preview) We're preparing to conclude our full-timing chapter after a wonderful 2 year tour of the US with our kids. We want to downsize our 5th wheel to a less bulky size and also are willing to downgrade the amenities for the more limited use of a vacation rig. Any experiences with trade in's at dealers to downs...	retread	3	2241	12:19 PM Sep 28, 2010 by 60srocker
	Found two good deals.....I think (Preview) Anyone have opinions on: 1. 2003 NuWa Hitchhiker Premier 35 FK $22,900 2. 2006 Paradise Pointe 30RL $22,900 The Paradise Pointe is newer and well kept....one owner...had kept under cover The HH Premier they got to wholesale..... Both are very clean and nice on th...	Melstar	15	3302	06:21 PM Sep 24, 2010 by rjenkins
	rv wholesalers (Preview) Has anyone ever bought from or dealt with RV Wholesalers on line. They handle only brand new units at big discounts. Mel	Melstar	3	1902	07:00 AM Sep 21, 2010 by norsado2
	Older RV Fixer or Newer Model? (Preview) I'm wondering about this from a cost standpoint. I don't have exact figures since I haven't gotten that deeply into the research yet, but what are everyones's thoughts on fixing up and older RV vs. buying newer? Pro's, con's? Obviously, and older rig would cost us much less than a newer one and I enjoy f...	earthmommy	7	2630	08:07 PM Sep 20, 2010 by earthmommy
	Anyone here Fulltiming or Planning to in a MH longer than 40 foot? (Preview) I know Gene is.. .45 foot I believe. We're just curious... Wondering what your expereinces have been with parks. Where you generally travel etc.. As we're looking for our DP we're finding everything we can really see living in is 42 - 45 foot. We realize that a lot of state parks will be out of the que...	Ckerr	18	3259	06:34 PM Sep 20, 2010 by Ckerr
	Towing Behind A Class C (Preview) I'm posting this in the buying forum because it pertains to our choice of what to buy. We fell in love with the 2007 Conquest Ultra Super C. I like it because it's not a monster to drive and allows everyone to ride together in comfort. Until recently I never gave much thought to towing a car, but we're consi...	earthmommy	12	12070	09:21 AM Sep 16, 2010 by earthmommy
	would you buy your r.v. again? (Preview) we have a wonderful a national tropi-cal motorhome. when we bought it we assumed we would be long term part-timers. we love the lifestyle so much that we have decided that within the next 5 to 7 years (depending on when hubby can retire) we will be full-timing. we also know that our motorhome is not our id...	faerie	47	14031	01:07 PM Sep 13, 2010 by earthmommy
	Fifth Wheel trailers by Gulf Stream (Preview) We are Future Fulltimers and are looking at the Aztec and Canyon Trail Fifth Wheels from Gulf Stream. They look very well built and have the things in it that we are looking for. We have searched all of the dealer lots in our area and have kind of narrowed it down to those. My question is: Are there others ou...	MNdrifters	4	2847	03:46 PM Sep 12, 2010 by MNdrifters
	BlueBook for RVs (Preview) Is there an online source for pricing used RV's similar to Kelly's Blue Book for autos?	Waggin Tails	7	2906	10:46 AM Sep 11, 2010 by Luvglass
	Buying first RV with full time plans (Preview) I have spent so many hours online my eyeballs are going to bleed (LOL) but yet no closer to an answer to the infamous question "MH or 5'ver?" I will be heading out next year to be a first-time full-timer. I am a single female in my early 40's and will be doing this alone (two cats will be accompa...	stinnc	18	3334	04:22 AM Sep 6, 2010 by heyduke
	Financing (Preview) We are going to finance our impending RV, but with this economy.... Is it difficult to get financing? We have money to put down and decent credit, but I've heard from a few people that financing is pretty tight these days.	desertnurse	12	6033	09:13 PM Sep 5, 2010 by rebecca62
	How old is too old? (Preview) I am a single, "older" female and will be fulltiming in the next 6 months. I have narrowed my search down to small C-B's. I have been looking at 2005's and newer with diesel engines. I have recently come across a 1998 Coachhouse C (gas) with 18,000 miles extremely reasonably priced. At...	maeglena	11	4676	09:53 AM Sep 5, 2010 by rebecca62
	Age Restrictions on your motor home (Preview) We want to buy a MH and really are leaning towards older ones too cost wise,but have come across one place we were thinking of going saying they have a 12 yr restriction but to send them photo How commen is this,,we were looking into long term stay. We live in Canada by the way	rebecca62	5	1761	09:24 AM Sep 5, 2010 by rebecca62
	Gas or diesel? (Preview) I am going with a used Class A 36-40' for full-timing solo. There seems to be quite a debate on the fuel issue. I thought I had settled 100% on diesel then I had some nay-sayers and now I am confused again. Your thoughts/opinions?	stinnc	19	3144	04:23 PM Aug 31, 2010 by stinnc
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