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Doncat · Doncat

We have an opportunity to get a good deal on a 2004 Jayco Legacy, 38' long. Anyone had any dealings with Jayco products?

Judy · Judy

We have been looking at more rv's since we are at Beaudrey's in Tucson (very dangerous). Does any on the Forum have a 2 bedroom 2 bath fiver?? southwestjudy & Bob & 2blackdogs

Travelin Duo · Travelin Duo

We're wondering if anyone knows about the Winnebago DP's ? Does the company stand behind their products, and help you out when needed? Any info on Winnebago will be appreciated. Also Phaeton's by Tiffin Thanks everyone for your help. It's a little hard to get across all our q...

Howard · Howard

Let's see what you have learned about Motorhomes. Let's concentrate on NEW for this thread. What are the most recommended brands/models in each of the following price ranges? Up to $100,000 $100,000 - $200,000 $200,000 - $300,000 $300,000 and Up Include any additional inform...

RickV1955 · RickV1955

My wife and I will be full timing in just under three years. We have been doing a lot of research (reading, forums, RV shows, etc...) to try and get as much information as possible. We attended the Providence, R.I. RV show this last weekend - it was a wonderful show with a mulitude of different units......

Future Fulltimers · Future Fulltimers

I don't know if I am in competition for asking the dumbest question here but we are new to the modern motorhomes. We were looking at some Motorhomes at a fairground sale a few weeks ago and we walked into a few that had the entry door up front in front of the passenger seat. My wife took one look at that...

Judy · Judy

As we travel amongest the various Rv pks we find park models....I was wondering if any of you have looked into them or would even consider them?? We were wondering what they looked like inside and got to visit one. It was beautiful and the people that owned the pk model rent it out in the summ...

Travelin Duo · Travelin Duo

I thank you all again for the great information, and your thoughts. So much to think about before we go from our stick home to a MH....and fulltime living on wheels. Retiring soon, and looking forward to buying our new home. I need all the help I can get......believe me. I may be overly ca...

Travelin Duo · Travelin Duo

Winnebago Class A has central heat/cooling ducted under the coach. Others have roof air units. Looking at pictures of the Winnebago storage...it seems it does not have as much space as the others with the full slides. Does anyone know if you loose a lot of storage space in the Winnebag...

Ken Cindy Ditka and Sox · Ken Cindy Ditka and Sox

Thanks to all the various inputs we've gotten here! We put our money down on our new 382DS Sportscoach yesterday. It is on order and should arrive mid-to-late March. We'll go down to St. Louis on a Friday after it arrives, do the full inspection and then Howard's will put us up at their lo...

foxriverguy · foxriverguy

We were at the suburban Chicago RV show this week and really liked the Tiffin Class A models on display, and were especially intrigued with their Front Engine Diesel. Any first-hand experience you can relay about these units would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. George

foxriverguy · foxriverguy

At the suburban Chicago RV show one dealer sales person told me that the on-board computer in the Cat 300 diesel would take about 3 years to gain maximum fuel efficiency and that it would improve as it learned our driving habits. Was he smoking something or is there some truth to this? Thanks. George::c...

Doncat · Doncat

I hope this is the proper topic forum for this post. My wife and I recently attended an RV show in Shreveport, Louisiana. It was a small show, probably less that 100 rigs of various sorts. They did not have any "fulltime" 5ers, but a few MHs that would qualify. I found out quickly when I enter th...

Ken Cindy Ditka and Sox · Ken Cindy Ditka and Sox

As I wrote in the ‘Introduce Yourself’ forum, Ken and I have been looking for our first MH for close to a year now. We have driven both gas and diesel. I am not particular that we have a DP. However, my personal test-drive experience in the motorhomes has been that the gas MH we drove felt like driving a bo...

snorkes1 · snorkes1

We finally did it. We have bought our first motorhome. It is a 36' tropi-cal. This is suppose to be our practice motorhome. Now my big concern is driving it. My husband will have no problem but the plan is I will doing most of the driving. Any suggestions or insight.

LLL · LLL

Anyone out there fulltime or spend much time in a Scamp 5er or similar size trailer? I'm about a 3/4 timer and for the most part there's just me and my hound. Presently have a 28' TT, but want to significantly go smaller. Thanks, Larey

Ken Cindy Ditka and Sox · Ken Cindy Ditka and Sox

If we buy from a private seller, do we have to be concerned about sales tax or is that one advantage of a private sale? Thanks in advance for any info! Cindy

poweredbytheholyghost · poweredbytheholyghost

Does anyone have any opinon or experience about Open Road Fivers? Thanks Al

Bob and Sharon · Bob and Sharon

Bob and I just got back from Lazy Days RV Center in FL., They have over 1,2oo new and used RV's. You have to see this place. They have a RV park with 300 spaces with full hook ups. A camping world, a cracker barrell and a flying j all on their property. We stayed there for a week had free breakfast...

kevinpvb · kevinpvb

Hello All: We are looking at a new 2007 diesel "pusher". But, there is something that worries me. I was hoping that the vast brain trust that is RV-Dreams could help find the solution. Almost every gas station where I've stopped for fuel has a warning on the pump that says the dies...

Workinrvers · Workinrvers

Most all of the units we have looked at on dealers lots do not have the dual pane windows but they are offered as options when ordering. I know they are a plus in both hot and cold weather but do they make enough of a differance to pass up the dealers stock and order a rig? If you do not have them now, do you find y...

Lloyd · Lloyd

Hi everyone, We're hoping to be able to "get on the road" fall of 2007 and spend our allowed 6 months (we're Canadians and have to protect our health care eligibility) finding warmer weather and generally being "snowbirds". Our challenge is that we don't feel we can lay out the price of a new...

RickC · RickC

The wife and I are considering moving from a 5er to a MH to accommodate some health issues (being able to access a WARM bathroom while on the road is important). We are looking for something in the 35-38' range and wondering if we should go Diesel or gas? We will likely go late model used in either case. ...

Old Snipe · Old Snipe

If you were buying another RV, would you buy the same one all over again, or something completely different? Best Regards!

foxriverguy · foxriverguy

We are planning to buy a used diesel pusher. Does it make more sense to buy from a dealer where one would expect any major problems in the RV to be fixed before selling or from a private party where major problems might not be disclosed. Finally, any comments about buying from the huge super RV stores that...

tatkinson · tatkinson

We've decided against a toy hauler for our future full-time home that would have allowed us to carry our motorcycle (only 500 lb.) primarily because of space/storage limitations. We know Excel makes a great product and they warranty the use of the fifth wheel for carrying a motorcycle...

Old Snipe · Old Snipe

In shopping for a DP, I chatted with a salesman who used obvious "scare" tactics to push me into buying now vice waiting a little longer. As many of you know, 2007 model year diesel engines have to be modified to use only the new Ultra Low Sulpher Diesel (ULSD) fuel for EPA pollution certification. W...

Auburn War Eagle · Auburn War Eagle

I enjoyed reading Howard's journal this past week while he and Linda were at the HDT convention. I have a nagging question. The HDTs seem to start out in the price range of $100,00. and up. Then a good, sound, sturdy built, all season 5er starts around $76,000. and goes up. So by this time you have spent...

DJ Wannabees · DJ Wannabees

Jerry and I are about to purchase a motorhome to fulltime. After reseaching we have decided to look for a 2003+ used diesel pusher. The brands that seem to have good service support are Newmar and Tiffin. Anyone out there want to give us some advise???? There seems to be mixed rev...

poweredbytheholyghost · poweredbytheholyghost

On Monday, we purchased a new Cardinal fifth wheel. When we finished our paper work, we were presented with four types of extended warranties. The prices seemed quite outragaeous, so we did not commit to any. We have not taken delivery yet. Does anyone have any ideas as to whether there are warranti...

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	Jayco Legacy 5er (Preview) We have an opportunity to get a good deal on a 2004 Jayco Legacy, 38' long. Anyone had any dealings with Jayco products?	Doncat	1	1091	08:37 PM Mar 22, 2007 by bago40
	Two Bedrooms Two Baths (Preview) We have been looking at more rv's since we are at Beaudrey's in Tucson (very dangerous). Does any on the Forum have a 2 bedroom 2 bath fiver?? southwestjudy & Bob & 2blackdogs	Judy	3	1714	08:18 PM Mar 22, 2007 by bago40
	Winnebago (Preview) We're wondering if anyone knows about the Winnebago DP's ? Does the company stand behind their products, and help you out when needed? Any info on Winnebago will be appreciated. Also Phaeton's by Tiffin Thanks everyone for your help. It's a little hard to get across all our q...	Travelin Duo	10	5827	12:14 PM Mar 10, 2007 by bago40
	Best Motorhomes For Full-timing (Preview) Let's see what you have learned about Motorhomes. Let's concentrate on NEW for this thread. What are the most recommended brands/models in each of the following price ranges? Up to $100,000 $100,000 - $200,000 $200,000 - $300,000 $300,000 and Up Include any additional inform...	Howard	8	11681	11:54 AM Mar 10, 2007 by bago40
	Stability/Solidness of various 5th Wheels (Preview) My wife and I will be full timing in just under three years. We have been doing a lot of research (reading, forums, RV shows, etc...) to try and get as much information as possible. We attended the Providence, R.I. RV show this last weekend - it was a wonderful show with a mulitude of different units......	RickV1955	4	2672	05:45 PM Mar 8, 2007 by Darrell and Judy
	Front Entry Motorhomes (Preview) I don't know if I am in competition for asking the dumbest question here but we are new to the modern motorhomes. We were looking at some Motorhomes at a fairground sale a few weeks ago and we walked into a few that had the entry door up front in front of the passenger seat. My wife took one look at that...	Future Fulltimers	4	1894	11:25 AM Mar 5, 2007 by Tom & Paula
	Park Models (Preview) As we travel amongest the various Rv pks we find park models....I was wondering if any of you have looked into them or would even consider them?? We were wondering what they looked like inside and got to visit one. It was beautiful and the people that owned the pk model rent it out in the summ...	Judy	11	2450	10:25 PM Feb 22, 2007 by mcw50
	Frames....Freightliner...Spartan....Roadmaster (Preview) I thank you all again for the great information, and your thoughts. So much to think about before we go from our stick home to a MH....and fulltime living on wheels. Retiring soon, and looking forward to buying our new home. I need all the help I can get......believe me. I may be overly ca...	Travelin Duo	2	13061	10:02 PM Feb 22, 2007 by bjoyce
	Basement storage space in Motor Homes (Preview) Winnebago Class A has central heat/cooling ducted under the coach. Others have roof air units. Looking at pictures of the Winnebago storage...it seems it does not have as much space as the others with the full slides. Does anyone know if you loose a lot of storage space in the Winnebag...	Travelin Duo	4	3242	01:34 PM Feb 22, 2007 by Travelin Duo
	We Did It! Our First MH Purchase! Checklists for Delivery and Initial Provisioning? (Preview) Thanks to all the various inputs we've gotten here! We put our money down on our new 382DS Sportscoach yesterday. It is on order and should arrive mid-to-late March. We'll go down to St. Louis on a Friday after it arrives, do the full inspection and then Howard's will put us up at their lo...	Ken Cindy Ditka and Sox	1	1103	12:08 PM Feb 18, 2007 by RVDude
	Tiffin & FRED (Preview) We were at the suburban Chicago RV show this week and really liked the Tiffin Class A models on display, and were especially intrigued with their Front Engine Diesel. Any first-hand experience you can relay about these units would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. George	foxriverguy	3	2205	11:50 AM Feb 18, 2007 by bjoyce
	Do I look stupid? (Preview) At the suburban Chicago RV show one dealer sales person told me that the on-board computer in the Cat 300 diesel would take about 3 years to gain maximum fuel efficiency and that it would improve as it learned our driving habits. Was he smoking something or is there some truth to this? Thanks. George::c...	foxriverguy	2	1357	07:33 AM Feb 18, 2007 by ahoweth
	"WHAT TO LOOK FOR" CHECKLIST (Preview) I hope this is the proper topic forum for this post. My wife and I recently attended an RV show in Shreveport, Louisiana. It was a small show, probably less that 100 rigs of various sorts. They did not have any "fulltime" 5ers, but a few MHs that would qualify. I found out quickly when I enter th...	Doncat	6	3312	10:03 AM Feb 17, 2007 by Doncat
	Close to First MH purchase - opinion? (Preview) As I wrote in the ‘Introduce Yourself’ forum, Ken and I have been looking for our first MH for close to a year now. We have driven both gas and diesel. I am not particular that we have a DP. However, my personal test-drive experience in the motorhomes has been that the gas MH we drove felt like driving a bo...	Ken Cindy Ditka and Sox	6	2029	05:22 PM Feb 12, 2007 by bjoyce
	Driving a motor home (Preview) We finally did it. We have bought our first motorhome. It is a 36' tropi-cal. This is suppose to be our practice motorhome. Now my big concern is driving it. My husband will have no problem but the plan is I will doing most of the driving. Any suggestions or insight.	snorkes1	5	1683	09:22 AM Feb 11, 2007 by ahoweth
	Scamp 5er (Preview) Anyone out there fulltime or spend much time in a Scamp 5er or similar size trailer? I'm about a 3/4 timer and for the most part there's just me and my hound. Presently have a 28' TT, but want to significantly go smaller. Thanks, Larey	LLL	0	1227	07:13 PM Jan 29, 2007 by LLL
	Sales Tax on Private Sale (Preview) If we buy from a private seller, do we have to be concerned about sales tax or is that one advantage of a private sale? Thanks in advance for any info! Cindy	Ken Cindy Ditka and Sox	3	1102	02:30 PM Jan 21, 2007 by Ken Cindy Ditka and Sox
	Open Road Fivers (Preview) Does anyone have any opinon or experience about Open Road Fivers? Thanks Al	poweredbytheholyghost	2	1456	08:26 AM Jan 19, 2007 by Workinrvers
	Buying a RV (Preview) Bob and I just got back from Lazy Days RV Center in FL., They have over 1,2oo new and used RV's. You have to see this place. They have a RV park with 300 spaces with full hook ups. A camping world, a cracker barrell and a flying j all on their property. We stayed there for a week had free breakfast...	Bob and Sharon	4	1331	09:53 PM Jan 9, 2007 by Luvglass
	Diesel Fuel for 2007 Coaches (Preview) Hello All: We are looking at a new 2007 diesel "pusher". But, there is something that worries me. I was hoping that the vast brain trust that is RV-Dreams could help find the solution. Almost every gas station where I've stopped for fuel has a warning on the pump that says the dies...	kevinpvb	5	1352	08:12 PM Dec 11, 2006 by RVDude
	dual pane windows (Preview) Most all of the units we have looked at on dealers lots do not have the dual pane windows but they are offered as options when ordering. I know they are a plus in both hot and cold weather but do they make enough of a differance to pass up the dealers stock and order a rig? If you do not have them now, do you find y...	Workinrvers	11	2017	08:43 AM Nov 26, 2006 by dreamjosie
	Buying an experienced 5er (Preview) Hi everyone, We're hoping to be able to "get on the road" fall of 2007 and spend our allowed 6 months (we're Canadians and have to protect our health care eligibility) finding warmer weather and generally being "snowbirds". Our challenge is that we don't feel we can lay out the price of a new...	Lloyd	8	1618	06:52 PM Nov 16, 2006 by Lloyd
	Diesel Pusher or Gas MH for Fulltiming? (Preview) The wife and I are considering moving from a 5er to a MH to accommodate some health issues (being able to access a WARM bathroom while on the road is important). We are looking for something in the 35-38' range and wondering if we should go Diesel or gas? We will likely go late model used in either case. ...	RickC	9	3895	08:23 PM Nov 14, 2006 by bjoyce
	Buying Again? (Preview) If you were buying another RV, would you buy the same one all over again, or something completely different? Best Regards!	Old Snipe	7	1662	06:25 PM Nov 8, 2006 by Tmcblane
	Dealer or Private Sale -- Which is Best (Preview) We are planning to buy a used diesel pusher. Does it make more sense to buy from a dealer where one would expect any major problems in the RV to be fixed before selling or from a private party where major problems might not be disclosed. Finally, any comments about buying from the huge super RV stores that...	foxriverguy	3	1349	07:25 AM Oct 18, 2006 by Roz
	Best Fifth Wheel to Carry a Motorcycle (Preview) We've decided against a toy hauler for our future full-time home that would have allowed us to carry our motorcycle (only 500 lb.) primarily because of space/storage limitations. We know Excel makes a great product and they warranty the use of the fifth wheel for carrying a motorcycle...	tatkinson	2	4006	07:49 AM Oct 17, 2006 by tatkinson
	Added cost of a 2007 Diesel Engine over 2006 model? (Preview) In shopping for a DP, I chatted with a salesman who used obvious "scare" tactics to push me into buying now vice waiting a little longer. As many of you know, 2007 model year diesel engines have to be modified to use only the new Ultra Low Sulpher Diesel (ULSD) fuel for EPA pollution certification. W...	Old Snipe	1	1163	03:17 PM Oct 16, 2006 by Niles and Deb
	MH vs 5er (Preview) I enjoyed reading Howard's journal this past week while he and Linda were at the HDT convention. I have a nagging question. The HDTs seem to start out in the price range of $100,00. and up. Then a good, sound, sturdy built, all season 5er starts around $76,000. and goes up. So by this time you have spent...	Auburn War Eagle	1	1500	12:00 PM Oct 9, 2006 by Linda
	Motorhome HELP! (Preview) Jerry and I are about to purchase a motorhome to fulltime. After reseaching we have decided to look for a 2003+ used diesel pusher. The brands that seem to have good service support are Newmar and Tiffin. Anyone out there want to give us some advise???? There seems to be mixed rev...	DJ Wannabees	2	2018	02:59 PM Oct 8, 2006 by Old Snipe
	Extended warranties (Preview) On Monday, we purchased a new Cardinal fifth wheel. When we finished our paper work, we were presented with four types of extended warranties. The prices seemed quite outragaeous, so we did not commit to any. We have not taken delivery yet. Does anyone have any ideas as to whether there are warranti...	poweredbytheholyghost	2	1301	07:14 AM Oct 5, 2006 by blijil
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