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FamilyOf5 · FamilyOf5

Hi All, After taking nearly a year away, I'm returning here as our search for a full-time fifth wheel gets back into gear. My family and I (myself, wife, 3 daughters, and 1 Tibetan Mastiff) want to take our lives on the road and have been looking for quality 5ers that can accommodate our family (two bedr...

LandL · LandL

We have been in the hunt for a 5th Wheel/Truck combo. We've seen 5 to 6 and learn something new every time. The first thing we learned is longer is not better. So, we've "down-sized" Mrs LandL's need for space to trailers that are no more than 36' long. Anyway.... We looked at a very nice trailer yesterday...

JONATHON · JONATHON

We are looking into purchasing a used Mobile Suites fifth wheel. We had a Keystone Montana in the past and I personally didn't think that it was built that well. My question is our budget can only stand about $15-20K and there seems to be some 2004's and the like out there. Were there any problems with...

Michaelv · Michaelv

Hello Everyone, Thanks in advance for reading this and helping. I have a 2014 GMC 2500 6.6 diesel and I'm wondering what you all think is an appropriate fifth wheel weight that i should be considering. The truck is said to be rated for 15800 lbs. Obviously i will steer clear of the max but what is an app...

Wish_n and Hope_n · Wish_n and Hope_n

My husband and I are in the market to buy a 35 to 40 foot 5th wheel and really confused on how to even start looking. I will have to admit we have looked at a DRV and a Cedar Creek Champangne Edition and believe one of these will be the one we purchase. I have been looking at the reviews for each one and it seems...

Lemonlime42 · Lemonlime42

I'm considering buying a 22 foot '67 Globestar camper. It is all original but the outside back lower compartment is rotted. The interior floor is new as is the plumbing but the exterior back side seams are open which I suppose let the water in. Is this wood replacement usually a costly repair? The rest o...

Mothertype55 · Mothertype55

My husband and I are retired (69 and 60) and are about to put our home in TN on the market. Our plan is to continue spending the winters in Panama and purchase an RV for me/us to use when I am in the States visiting children/grandchildren (CA, CO and TN). When my children were young and I was a single widow,...

jeni4515 · jeni4515

I'm looking at a Thor A.C.E. 17.1 and the fridge is in the slideout. Does anyone have one of these and does that seem to be an issue? I'm wanting one of these motorhomes to live in full time but wasn't sure if that's the way to go since the slide will be out the majority of the time. Didn't know if the weigh...

dstocum · dstocum

We are looking to purchase our first 5th wheel are leaning toward either a 2012 Jayco Pinnacle 36REQS or a 2010 Montana 3665RE. Does anyone have knowledge or experience with either rig? We would love to hear your thoughts. David and Richard

Dave and Denise · Dave and Denise

We have ordered an Arctic Fox 32-5M (GVWR 16,500) and a 2016 F-450 (GVWR 14,000), total combined GVWR 30,500. I have been getting conflicting information (even from the local drivers license office) in regards to an additional endorsement on my Florida DL. In general, any combination greater th...

P7M8 · P7M8

Hello, I'm considering going the fifth wheel route for full-time living. It's just me with the occasional visit from my two teen kids. I like the Keystone Avalanche 300RE but from my first post in the intro forum I found it may be a little too much for my truck to handle. I have an '07 F250 6.0L Crew Cab sh...

brireey · brireey

Looking for opinions, comments or reviews on a Redwood Cypress 36crl. We are looking at one and heard they were discontinuing the Cypreline wasa wondering why. Any help would be appreciated

brireey · brireey

We have begun full timing and am looking to purchase a new fifth wheel. We are currently in a 32 ft Foresr River and are looking at a 36ft Cypress made by Redwood. My question is the extra length and weight that we will be hauling. My concern is towing it and getting into campgrounds. My tow vehicle can hand...

Rickl · Rickl

We are looking for some opinions. I understand that for the most part every floor plan has its solid good points and then some trade offs. All that being said here is my question to those that have full timed now for a while. In researching 5th wheels what we have found is floor plans that do a good job of sep...

ChefMom · ChefMom

We have been searching for a while now for what will be our next rv and first fulltiming or snowbirding rv. Nothing stood out from the pack and of course there was always some disappointment that we couldn't seem to find what we deemed the perfect unit for us. Until.......... the Boston RV Show! We enter...

kb0zke · kb0zke

One of the factors that we checked on before buying our Foretravel was how active the owners forum was. While we were researching I joined several brand-specific forums so that I could ask questions about the brands we were considering. Some brands don't have owners forums, some forums aren't very a...

piggy · piggy

Posted a while ago about your knowledge of used travel trailers. Got the names of a few better ones. Have a possible Artic Fox to look at in Houston. All the rest I could find are on the west coast. This is a 2007. What I need is information from anyone that could give me the name of a certified inspecto...

Flashman · Flashman

We will start the FT dream in a couple years but am wondering about buying used first. Do we buy a several-years-old 'used' middle-of-the-road, less expensive rig (and learn on it and make the mistakes on that one) and then trade up to what we really want, or do we go ahead and buy a really-nice-alm...

BiggarView · BiggarView

Let me start by saying we are leaning to a 5er, however one should keep all options open so.... With regard to used motorcoaches, I'm trying to get a handle on how little annual mileage is considered to be "adequate exercise" for the mechanicals, suspensions etc. of a used MH, diesel or gas...

lindy · lindy

The DW and I have already decided once she retires we're going to give fulltiming a try. We're looking at using a 5th wheel unit. The only concern the DW has is that if for some reason we decide that fulltiming isn't for use we'll have over $120.000 invested in a unit we'll end up using on vacations and mayb...

Andrea · Andrea

I'm going to look @ this camper tonight. Can anyone please take a look @ the ad and let me know your honest opinion? Is it a good/great deal? What questions should I ask that haven't been answered by the ad? Anything I should be be looking for, regarding issues? https://mansfield.craigslist.org/rvs...

frayfl · frayfl

Had to stop fulltiming about 18 months ago due to health reasons, bought what we hope is our last home in OK and setteled in for the long term, thought our traveling days were probably over. I got a kidney tranplant in Nov 2015 and I am 3 months post transplant and feeling great. Doc says that I can do whatev...

Andrea · Andrea

Hello, there. I wonder if there's a kind soul here who can help me navigate a whole new world? I'm a middle-aged woman, planning to go solo (with dogs and cats) FT in a few months. I have been reading forums and blogs, and checking out RV sales online, but I really have no idea where to start. Here are some p...

shontobear · shontobear

We will be moving soon to Soldotna, AK from AZ. My question is...Should I buy a fifth wheel from Phoenix, which looks to be cheaper or buy a fifth wheel in Anchorage? Also, I plan on installing a Quadra Fire Castille pellet stove in the rv for heat. Has anyone installed a pellet stove in an rv before. And I h...

mcphelps7 · mcphelps7

We're closing on our new RV Thursday, and we plan to pay by wiring money from our brokerage acct. We have already dropped off our trade-in travel trailer. Should I wire the money a day early to simplify the pickup? Are they going to try any tricks besides trying to sell me an extended warranty? Might they...

Bob L · Bob L

Anyone familiar with this book. He also has another one,:How to Purchase an RV". I'm looking for my 1st RV; a Class B, & wonder are these books helpfuf. It's $70 for the 1st one & $90 for both.

tincanman · tincanman

2 Questions:Does anyone have a good site or app to appraise my RV for selling?As a full timer, what are the advantages to private selling vs. trade in?

eskiehouse · eskiehouse

Have been researching class As for 6 months and following the RV-Dreams family for 4 years. My purchase will be used part time at first, but when I lose my elderly mother, which is far into the future I will go full time with my two dogs. Want my RV to "last" for at least 10 to 15 years. I am 62, in go...

rbks · rbks

Hi - We are getting down to the wire to buy our fifth wheel for full timing. Have done lots of research on most of the manufacturers talked about here on the forum but found a Highland Ridge at a dealership when we went to look at a Heartland Gateway yesterday. I had not done any research on this model. It w...

PrairieRV · PrairieRV

I'm researching motorhomes and investigating Diesel vs Gas, etc. When I was a kid, diesel fuel was cheaper than gas, but it's not anymore. I understand the puts and takes for diesel over gas. Less maintenance required, but more expensive maintenance. Diesel vehicle costs more up front. Etc. E...

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	DRV, Luxe, Heartland, Open Range, Grand Design, & Lippert (Preview) Hi All, After taking nearly a year away, I'm returning here as our search for a full-time fifth wheel gets back into gear. My family and I (myself, wife, 3 daughters, and 1 Tibetan Mastiff) want to take our lives on the road and have been looking for quality 5ers that can accommodate our family (two bedr...	FamilyOf5	10	4572	07:15 PM Apr 25, 2016 by Howard
	Smelly 5th Wheel (Preview) We have been in the hunt for a 5th Wheel/Truck combo. We've seen 5 to 6 and learn something new every time. The first thing we learned is longer is not better. So, we've "down-sized" Mrs LandL's need for space to trailers that are no more than 36' long. Anyway.... We looked at a very nice trailer yesterday...	LandL	7	1676	05:41 AM Apr 13, 2016 by LandL
	Used mobile suites (Preview) We are looking into purchasing a used Mobile Suites fifth wheel. We had a Keystone Montana in the past and I personally didn't think that it was built that well. My question is our budget can only stand about $15-20K and there seems to be some 2004's and the like out there. Were there any problems with...	JONATHON	5	2330	07:40 AM Apr 6, 2016 by Bill and Linda
	First time RV buyer- Best option? (Preview) Hello Everyone, Thanks in advance for reading this and helping. I have a 2014 GMC 2500 6.6 diesel and I'm wondering what you all think is an appropriate fifth wheel weight that i should be considering. The truck is said to be rated for 15800 lbs. Obviously i will steer clear of the max but what is an app...	Michaelv	15	2761	07:54 PM Apr 5, 2016 by kb0zke
	Purchasing a new 5th Wheel (Preview) My husband and I are in the market to buy a 35 to 40 foot 5th wheel and really confused on how to even start looking. I will have to admit we have looked at a DRV and a Cedar Creek Champangne Edition and believe one of these will be the one we purchase. I have been looking at the reviews for each one and it seems...	Wish_n and Hope_n	4	1513	12:03 AM Apr 5, 2016 by MarkS
	Vintage camper question (Preview) I'm considering buying a 22 foot '67 Globestar camper. It is all original but the outside back lower compartment is rotted. The interior floor is new as is the plumbing but the exterior back side seams are open which I suppose let the water in. Is this wood replacement usually a costly repair? The rest o...	Lemonlime42	3	1515	09:49 AM Apr 1, 2016 by Lemonlime42
	Looking for feedback from RV'ers with personal experience with Thor Challengers, Windsports, or Hurricanes. (Preview) My husband and I are retired (69 and 60) and are about to put our home in TN on the market. Our plan is to continue spending the winters in Panama and purchase an RV for me/us to use when I am in the States visiting children/grandchildren (CA, CO and TN). When my children were young and I was a single widow,...	Mothertype55	0	1250	09:56 PM Mar 31, 2016 by Mothertype55
	Fridge in Slideout (Preview) I'm looking at a Thor A.C.E. 17.1 and the fridge is in the slideout. Does anyone have one of these and does that seem to be an issue? I'm wanting one of these motorhomes to live in full time but wasn't sure if that's the way to go since the slide will be out the majority of the time. Didn't know if the weigh...	jeni4515	14	6771	05:42 PM Mar 26, 2016 by Hdrider
	Jayco Pinnacle 36REQS vs. Montana 3665RE (Preview) We are looking to purchase our first 5th wheel are leaning toward either a 2012 Jayco Pinnacle 36REQS or a 2010 Montana 3665RE. Does anyone have knowledge or experience with either rig? We would love to hear your thoughts. David and Richard	dstocum	3	2845	10:15 AM Mar 18, 2016 by dianneandsteve
	Florida Drivers License Endorsement (Preview) We have ordered an Arctic Fox 32-5M (GVWR 16,500) and a 2016 F-450 (GVWR 14,000), total combined GVWR 30,500. I have been getting conflicting information (even from the local drivers license office) in regards to an additional endorsement on my Florida DL. In general, any combination greater th...	Dave and Denise	18	8291	01:24 PM Mar 15, 2016 by Sean
	Need recommendations for full-time living (Preview) Hello, I'm considering going the fifth wheel route for full-time living. It's just me with the occasional visit from my two teen kids. I like the Keystone Avalanche 300RE but from my first post in the intro forum I found it may be a little too much for my truck to handle. I have an '07 F250 6.0L Crew Cab sh...	P7M8	7	2053	03:46 PM Mar 12, 2016 by Glenn West
	2015 Redwood Cypress 36crl (Preview) Looking for opinions, comments or reviews on a Redwood Cypress 36crl. We are looking at one and heard they were discontinuing the Cypreline wasa wondering why. Any help would be appreciated	brireey	2	1883	08:42 PM Mar 11, 2016 by Rob_Fla
	Looking to go up in size on fifth wheel (Preview) We have begun full timing and am looking to purchase a new fifth wheel. We are currently in a 32 ft Foresr River and are looking at a 36ft Cypress made by Redwood. My question is the extra length and weight that we will be hauling. My concern is towing it and getting into campgrounds. My tow vehicle can hand...	brireey	3	1618	10:53 AM Mar 4, 2016 by The Bear II
	Floor Plan regerts (regrets ;-)) (Preview) We are looking for some opinions. I understand that for the most part every floor plan has its solid good points and then some trade offs. All that being said here is my question to those that have full timed now for a while. In researching 5th wheels what we have found is floor plans that do a good job of sep...	Rickl	9	2652	06:57 PM Feb 25, 2016 by Terry and Jo
	Floorplan and construction all passed our wants/needs checklist (Preview) We have been searching for a while now for what will be our next rv and first fulltiming or snowbirding rv. Nothing stood out from the pack and of course there was always some disappointment that we couldn't seem to find what we deemed the perfect unit for us. Until.......... the Boston RV Show! We enter...	ChefMom	24	2499	06:48 AM Feb 25, 2016 by ChefMom
	Owners forums (Preview) One of the factors that we checked on before buying our Foretravel was how active the owners forum was. While we were researching I joined several brand-specific forums so that I could ask questions about the brands we were considering. Some brands don't have owners forums, some forums aren't very a...	kb0zke	0	1314	05:38 PM Feb 23, 2016 by kb0zke
	Information needed (Preview) Posted a while ago about your knowledge of used travel trailers. Got the names of a few better ones. Have a possible Artic Fox to look at in Houston. All the rest I could find are on the west coast. This is a 2007. What I need is information from anyone that could give me the name of a certified inspecto...	piggy	1	1175	05:27 PM Feb 23, 2016 by kb0zke
	Used 5th Wheel (Preview) We will start the FT dream in a couple years but am wondering about buying used first. Do we buy a several-years-old 'used' middle-of-the-road, less expensive rig (and learn on it and make the mistakes on that one) and then trade up to what we really want, or do we go ahead and buy a really-nice-alm...	Flashman	5	2480	11:12 AM Feb 23, 2016 by hasanchez
	Mileage on used coaches question... (Preview) Let me start by saying we are leaning to a 5er, however one should keep all options open so.... With regard to used motorcoaches, I'm trying to get a handle on how little annual mileage is considered to be "adequate exercise" for the mechanicals, suspensions etc. of a used MH, diesel or gas...	BiggarView	10	1998	08:27 PM Feb 22, 2016 by rodeojoe
	New/Used Units??? (closed) (Preview) The DW and I have already decided once she retires we're going to give fulltiming a try. We're looking at using a 5th wheel unit. The only concern the DW has is that if for some reason we decide that fulltiming isn't for use we'll have over $120.000 invested in a unit we'll end up using on vacations and mayb...	lindy	14	2716	09:01 AM Feb 20, 2016 by Terry and Jo
	Looking at a trailer tonight - Can you please look at the ad for me? (Preview) I'm going to look @ this camper tonight. Can anyone please take a look @ the ad and let me know your honest opinion? Is it a good/great deal? What questions should I ask that haven't been answered by the ad? Anything I should be be looking for, regarding issues? https://mansfield.craigslist.org/rvs...	Andrea	12	1802	02:26 PM Feb 8, 2016 by rodeojoe
	ADVICE FOR USED CLASS A PURCHASE FOR ROUND 2 TRAVEL (Preview) Had to stop fulltiming about 18 months ago due to health reasons, bought what we hope is our last home in OK and setteled in for the long term, thought our traveling days were probably over. I got a kidney tranplant in Nov 2015 and I am 3 months post transplant and feeling great. Doc says that I can do whatev...	frayfl	3	1928	08:02 AM Feb 7, 2016 by gypsymaus
	First-time RV buyer (Preview) Hello, there. I wonder if there's a kind soul here who can help me navigate a whole new world? I'm a middle-aged woman, planning to go solo (with dogs and cats) FT in a few months. I have been reading forums and blogs, and checking out RV sales online, but I really have no idea where to start. Here are some p...	Andrea	34	3415	05:14 PM Feb 6, 2016 by Andrea
	Quadra fire pellet stove in an RV. Any suggestions Quadra-fire pellet stoves cold weather 4 season fifth wheel. (Preview) We will be moving soon to Soldotna, AK from AZ. My question is...Should I buy a fifth wheel from Phoenix, which looks to be cheaper or buy a fifth wheel in Anchorage? Also, I plan on installing a Quadra Fire Castille pellet stove in the rv for heat. Has anyone installed a pellet stove in an rv before. And I h...	shontobear	6	3604	12:19 PM Feb 2, 2016 by bigdon68
	Last minute dealer tricks? (Preview) We're closing on our new RV Thursday, and we plan to pay by wiring money from our brokerage acct. We have already dropped off our trade-in travel trailer. Should I wire the money a day early to simplify the pickup? Are they going to try any tricks besides trying to sell me an extended warranty? Might they...	mcphelps7	7	2160	01:43 PM Jan 28, 2016 by rodeojoe
	The RV book "A Comprehensive Rating Guide" by Randall Eaton (Preview) Anyone familiar with this book. He also has another one,:How to Purchase an RV". I'm looking for my 1st RV; a Class B, & wonder are these books helpfuf. It's $70 for the 1st one & $90 for both.	Bob L	1	1364	08:50 AM Jan 28, 2016 by PrairieRV
	2 selling questions (Preview) 2 Questions:Does anyone have a good site or app to appraise my RV for selling?As a full timer, what are the advantages to private selling vs. trade in?	tincanman	10	2154	11:10 PM Jan 22, 2016 by travlingman
	Gulfstream Atrium, 2003? or Winnebago Journey DL 2001 (Preview) Have been researching class As for 6 months and following the RV-Dreams family for 4 years. My purchase will be used part time at first, but when I lose my elderly mother, which is far into the future I will go full time with my two dogs. Want my RV to "last" for at least 10 to 15 years. I am 62, in go...	eskiehouse	17	2861	09:07 AM Jan 18, 2016 by bjoyce
	Fifth Wheel info (Preview) Hi - We are getting down to the wire to buy our fifth wheel for full timing. Have done lots of research on most of the manufacturers talked about here on the forum but found a Highland Ridge at a dealership when we went to look at a Heartland Gateway yesterday. I had not done any research on this model. It w...	rbks	6	1986	11:11 AM Jan 17, 2016 by rbks
	Fuel Types and Engine Types (Preview) I'm researching motorhomes and investigating Diesel vs Gas, etc. When I was a kid, diesel fuel was cheaper than gas, but it's not anymore. I understand the puts and takes for diesel over gas. Less maintenance required, but more expensive maintenance. Diesel vehicle costs more up front. Etc. E...	PrairieRV	5	1772	02:35 PM Jan 14, 2016 by Clay L
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