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Rear Windows
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As we narrow down our choices for a fifth wheel to fulltime in, I'd like to check one of my fundemental assumptions. I visualize parking our RV in scenic places where there would be a nice view. In my assumptions, I assumed that the park would have the sites arranged with the narrow side of the site facing...
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DreamerBob
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1990 Holiday Rambler-Chevy 454
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Hi Gang, I just wanted to update the forum members on my RV search.I have a question I'd like to ask anyone who may have any helpful input. I've been looking for a used RV/Class A for my full timing adventure which should be beginning in the next 30 to 60 days. I have a question for any RV experts/mechanics/...
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TopCat
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Someplace to start
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We are new to this forum and we will be RV’ers soon. We have settled on a truck for our needs and the big show is coming up. It will be our 2nd show of many to come so a time frame is not important. We have time on our side and we have some BIG decisions just as most. The truck is a Chevy 2500HD. Have not made the...
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Bigrig
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Buying from eBay?
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Has anyone from the RV-Dreams purchased their fifth wheels or RVs from ebay and if so how did the situation turn out? Would anyone else consider buying their fifth wheel or RV from eBay? We've been watching eBay like a hawk looking for ideas on what we want, what we could get for the money and for a good d...
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jdkblue
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where to find relevant service reputation AND big chain dealer vs. local?
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Where can we find out about a specific dealerships service dept. reputation? We're concerned that the really friendly sales person may not be available when we need service and would like to check the two dealerships that have almost the same price on our trailer choice. Also, one is a big chain (Cam...
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retread
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RV Show in Cleveland, OH
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Hey Team: The DW and I will be going to the annual RV show in Cleveland next Saturday, featuring 15 dealers from across the upper chunk of Ohio, maybe some Michigan or Pennsylvania. They claim that there will be over 800 units on display. Anyone need any particular information that I can chase down?...
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Ann and Steve
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Selecting the Right 5ver
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What a great website! Thanks to all you folks who post such valuable information for us wannabe's. We are planning to go to the Tampa RV Show next week wanting to create a 'short list' of 5vers. Because of limited funding, we will probably buy used but thought that this show would be helpful to narrow do...
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DreamerBob
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Question for Canadians?
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Has anyone heard anything about problems insuring US purchased RV's in Canada? We were told by a dealer .... who I must say wasn't trying to sell us anything.... that there may be a problem because of CSA Standards and that regulations might be changing in the near future so that units not CSA approve...
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island girl
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Nu-Wa to stop fifth wheel production
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I found this on the Hitchiker owner's forum. This is from the CEO of Nu-Wa NuWa status update from Mike Mitchell« on: December 30, 2008, 06:00:45 PM »This press release was made public this week to RV business, and dealers have now received notice of NuWa?s decision. ?NuWa Industries notified its...
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Ken & Sarah
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Buying a used class A
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As we get closer to purchasing, we are considering a used Tiffan - a 42' 2007 Phaeton. What do I lose by not getting it from the dealer? What should I look out for? Have any of you purchased used? Would you do it again? Thanks! Randy & Pam
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rwarner22
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3812ts keystone toy
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hi looking at new keystone 3812ts 5ver any pros or cons plan on extended use thanx john
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norsado2
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Pros and cons of full body paint vs. none, & size
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Hi folks, We are doing a lot of research trying to figure out which fifth wheel would be best. We want a fiberglass roof so we are looking at the New Horizons , Elite Suites, Excel... and any others that have a fiberglass roof. I saw the Entegra has there website up but it doesn't look like their roofs ar...
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Class B Motorhomes
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I am planning on buying a RV this Fall and work at different seasonal jobs. I have worked at seasonal jobs before and know that most National Parks have places for employees to hook up there RV's. My plan is to buy a Class B RV and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on which is the best Class B and wh...
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hydraulic vs. electric slideouts
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Hi All, We went to the Hershey show and found that some of the fifth wheels had hydraulic slideouts while some of the full time fifth wheels have electric slideouts.I know New Horizons, Carriage... had electric while Excel, Doubletree had hydraulic slideouts.Talking to the "dealers" t...
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Dixie
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Good Fifth Wheel/truck combos?
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I believe I have already settled on the Fifth Wheel as the most suitable for my needs...what I am confused about is tow capacity. I hear conflicting remarks on what truck should be used with what fifth wheel. I want a fifth wheel I can tow easily with no more than a F350 truck. But, I need a fifth wheel that i...
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breezy
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Box Truck Conversion
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Has anyone done or seen a box truck (i.e. Ryder or similar moving type truck) converted into an RV? If it is done right it would look just like a factory RV, have plenty of head room, and be affordable and durable.
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2 Story 5th
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I was researching 2 story RV's and came across this company that makes trailers for entertainers, business, emergency services, and Rv'ers: North American Trailer Company Ltd.(Jexcar)www.jexcar.comThey have a 2 story model named "Monolith" that is quite impressive (retractable...
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Differences in Dealer's Inventory Stock
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Jo and I took a trip last month with two purposes. One was to take pictures of Fall foliage in NE Oklahoma and Western Arkansas. The other reason was to check out a Mobile Suites 38 foot fifth wheel on an Arkansas dealer's lot. (His was the only dealership in about a 350 mile radius of Oklahoma City that...
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Terry and Jo
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Cameo FW F35KS3 2007 model with the Arizona Slide
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I an new to this forum and we are considering buying this used Cameo fifth wheel. It has the Arizona Slide which has lots of windows and the roof on the slide is all skylights. DH and I are concerned that this might be a lot colder in cold weather and a lot hotter in hot weather. We are worried about conden...
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Lucky Lil
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Great book if thinking about buying a new rig
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Hi, We just wanted to share a great book we used when we bought our rig - I'm not selling anything - just truly watned to share with others since it saved us a bunch of money. It's called: RV Buyers Survival Guide by Bob Randall. I'm sure you could probably get it at your local library. Enjoy! Suzanne &...
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More Questions about Motorhomes
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It may come to nothing, but a young man who walked through our house last Sunday during "Open House" is coming back today to go through again. Last Sunday he said his job was relocating him here to Oklahoma and he needs to make an offer on a home by Friday and be moved in by December 1. Anyway, si...
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Terry and Jo
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Still Researching Motorhomes - - - Help, Please
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Since my wife, Jo, and I have fairly recently begun looking at motorhomes instead of fivers now, I have a question regarding Fred Wishnie's comment on the news article about RV sales being down. (That comment of his was on the thread entitled something like "Teton RV is Closeing".) I saw t...
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Terry and Jo
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Rear Bath Floorplan
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I've searched this subject and can't find anything. I'm curious to know if anybody out there has a rear bath floorplan and what their thoughts are about it. Thanks!
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Purchase price "wiggle room"?
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The wife and I, future full-timers, have decided on our 5er and tow vehicle. When buying cars, I know how to get the best price possible and make a salesperson cry. But, how do we do that with an RV salesperson? How can I get the "sticker" price or some kind of MSRP so that I can figu...
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Ann and Steve
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Tire Recommendation
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Thought I would put a plug in for a product that has given us good service. We finally needed new tires on our Ford F 350 after 65,000+ miles, culminating with our trip to Alaska.
We stayed with the same brand and model that the truck came with, because in that 65K we only had one flat and NEVER once had to a...
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Luvglass
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Buying New vs Used
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Over the weekend I was visiting with an RV dealer and we were talking about the current financial situation. He indicated he had five sales get canceled because of financing, he said he could probably go another two years and then he'd have to close. He also mentioned, and this is the question of this po...
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Ken & Sarah
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Older Model Holiday Rambler 5Ver
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In my research the past 2 days I have run across two 1997 Holiday Rambler Aluma-lite Custom 5th wheels. One is from a dealer and is 34'; one is from an individual and is 29' ($2k diff. in asking price). Both seem to be priced below the average for a 12 yr old model as listed in the RV Consumer ratings. The pi...
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gypsy97
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2008 Cruiser by Cross Roads
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I would like to know if anyone has a comment or info about the Cruiser 5th wheel. I'm considering a 32/33 ft model with center kitchen. The dealer also has the brand with rear kitchen. RV Consumers rates the Center Kitchen model as suitable for snowbirding, while the RK model is rated for vacationin...
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gypsy97
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Pilgrim is out of Business
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The RV industry lost another manufacturer.
RV Industry Downturn Claims Pilgrim
Six years after Pilgrim International Inc. started producing towables and less than one year after introducing a recreational vehicle made from a new composite material, David Hoefer Sr., one of the founders,...
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retiredsailor
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5ver vs TT
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I know most of the good reasons to buy a 5ver for full time living, but most of them are out of my price range, and the ones I can afford are rated for snowbirding. I'm leaving no stone unturned, and found that RV Consumers gives New Horizons TT ratings that are excellent, and also classifies it as suitabl...
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gypsy97
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