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Terry and Jo · Terry and Jo

Updated instructions below -- Edited by Terry and Jo on Tuesday 29th of November 2011 11:09:01 PM -- Edited by Howard on Wednesday 11th of September 2019 06:07:33 PM

Howard · Howard

These abbreviations are often found on RV forums and websites. So if you get confused about any of the abbreviations used by posters on this Forum, come here to find out what folks are talking about. I'm sure we'll use this list often. This list is courtesy of Norm & Linda Payne's See Ya Down The R...

BiggarView · BiggarView

This morning, I noticed the forum view is different... unread recent topic posts are no longer in bold. Has something changed or did I accidentally change a setting?

Second Chance · Second Chance

Just yesterday notification emails for my subscribed threads started coming through with just text where the "hot" links normally are. Instead of clicking on the links in the emails, I have to copy the URL out of the email and into the address bar of the browser. I am not having this issue with any of the...

vannchan · vannchan

Is there a way to set a default font and font size? When I start or reply to a post, it defaults to a small font size which I change to make larger (for easier reading.)

Camper Chronicles · Camper Chronicles

Hi Howard, I am sure I am missing something, but I am trying to go back and see all of the posts I have started over the last three years, but when I select Topics Started or Topics Commented I don't see a choice at the bottom to scroll to another page. I can view a group by oldest, newest, etc selection but c...

jimdee · jimdee

I have picked up the RV-Dreams.com chatroom and put it on our website for anyone interested. We meet every evening 8:30pm. If no one is there at that time stay awhile, someone will be there. There's several that are full time RV'ers or have been and any questions about RV'ing is welcome. We hope to see y...

bulgmaf · bulgmaf

I understand this is a very basic question, but if I want to post in a thread, without replying to a specific post, how do I do that? Do I still use the "reply" button in the latest post of that thread?

Auburn War Eagle · Auburn War Eagle

Well, I just had this all ready to post this and somehow I lost it!!!!! So here it goes again. I enjoy looking at pictures...especially those of rvers, and their rvs. I've seen them a lot on open roads forum. Or they will put a link you can click on to see recent pictures. Can that be done on this forum? I...

RichandEmme · RichandEmme

Hi, how do i follow a topic and get notifications with out posting something? thanks Rich -- Edited by RichandEmme on Thursday 18th of February 2016 09:23:52 PM

NorCal Dan · NorCal Dan

Having a difficult time tonight on the site. Is anybody else getting this pop-up error? Sparklit Connection Failed: We are unable to service your request at this time. Our technical staff have been notified and are working to resolve this problem. Please try again in 2 minutes.

two 4 the road · two 4 the road

I wonder if I had done it incorrectly or people just don't check their PMs? Are we notified when someone sends us a PM?

Wishing63 · Wishing63

What's that mean?

Second Chance · Second Chance

I participate in three different RV-related forums (and several others on other topics) and RV-Dreams is the only forum that functions the way it does with email notifications for new posts in subscribed threads. That is: when I receive an email that there's a new post in a thread to which I am subscri...

The Junkman · The Junkman

Maybe I'm lost.. But I use photobucket.. I always thought the photo stays over there, and I am just posting a link?( hosting ) Although , the photo will show here..Saving the forum owner the bandwidth, and we get to post better quality photos.. If so, then the "size" of the file is small? corr...

ejhall · ejhall

hey folks. I've tried to change my signature 3 times since we recently bought our rig, but the change won't save. Any ideas why?

TRAILERKING · TRAILERKING

Just a suggestion ......But would it be possible and maybe better to have more streamlined categories for Forum topics? Like; Class A Motorhomes Class C Motorhomes Tag and/or Fifth Wheel Motorhome Conversions Diesel Engine and Transmission Gas Engine and Transmission

cheryls-other-half · cheryls-other-half

Seems that the recent posts tab is not working as of last night. it keeps going back to the main forum page. ideas? eta to repair?

The Crumps · The Crumps

When we post a topic I always check the box to get email notifications when there's a response. With the last two posts I haven't received any email notification. I went in today and I had 10 responses to my last post. Can you please see what might be wrong? Thank you!

judythomas4 · judythomas4

I am getting 15-20 notes in my e-mail in basket daily, heading No Reply. I would like to cut that down. How do I unsubscribe to the forums? Thanks for your assistance. I appreciate getting any notices about educational camp outs. Judy Thomas

DRivinDago · DRivinDago

Am trying to download a picture from my computer under my profile page - everytime I hit "submit" the info disappears and no picture downloads. Any help out there?

offroad · offroad

there is a tool called TAPATALK that makes reading forums easier on portable computers. any chance thus forum would be made compatable?

Hina · Hina

I am pretty sure the moderators don't have control over this, but the new version which is showing on my mobile browser is unreadable; very pale grey text on a white background. That's for reading the posts. Typing a new post, its white font on dark grey background. Any way to darken the fonts for the mob...

DBEANZ · DBEANZ

When you are posting a reply, how do you add smiley's etc? I get them on a new topic but not on replies...

NWescapee · NWescapee

I've seen several of you copy part of someone else's post and then comment on it. How do you do that so it's set apart like I've seen many of them? It's nice to be able to identify when you are quoting someone else. Thanks

Millie · Millie

Well. I may as well get this over with right now. I have a penchant toward submitting my posts in color, italic, and 'this size' Comic San font text. - 'Larger/smaller size' in some cases. - 'UPPER CASE' in other cases. If there is an objection to this here, I may as well know and go now. In the last RV forum,...

BRDof3 · BRDof3

Other forums that I am part of have this option, but I haven't found it here. When I click to see the most recent posts, I often see threads that I have started reading. However, I have to start at the beginning and scroll all the way through in order to see where I left off. That gets cumbersome when there ar...

Kerry · Kerry

To all, I've just started using this forum, and in creating a post I see an entry box at the bottom labeled Tags. Is this used to facilitate searches or what? Are there any standardized tags in use on the forum? If so, where can I find the list? I've searched the forum for an answer but I didn't find anyth...

How do I change my user name? · Country Dancer

I started my posting on the Forum with a name that no longer describes me. How can I change it? I tried rejoining with a new name, but when I filled out the registration information it stopped me because my email is already in use. Thanks in advance.

Terry and Jo · Terry and Jo

With permission from Howard, I will soon begin to move threads that are placed under the wrong heading or category in the forums to headings or categories that are more appropriate for the subject of the first posting. I am doing this to make it easier for new forum participants to find topics related t...

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	STICKY: Inserting Links into Forum Posts (Preview) Updated instructions below -- Edited by Terry and Jo on Tuesday 29th of November 2011 11:09:01 PM -- Edited by Howard on Wednesday 11th of September 2019 06:07:33 PM	Terry and Jo	1	7583	06:06 PM Sep 11, 2019 by Howard
	STICKY: Abbreviations Often Used In RV Forums (Preview) These abbreviations are often found on RV forums and websites. So if you get confused about any of the abbreviations used by posters on this Forum, come here to find out what folks are talking about. I'm sure we'll use this list often. This list is courtesy of Norm & Linda Payne's See Ya Down The R...	Howard	0	7640	11:36 AM Jun 5, 2007 by Howard
	is it me? (closed) (Preview) This morning, I noticed the forum view is different... unread recent topic posts are no longer in bold. Has something changed or did I accidentally change a setting?	BiggarView	11	6937	06:16 PM Sep 11, 2019 by Howard
	Links no longer "hot" in notification emails (Preview) Just yesterday notification emails for my subscribed threads started coming through with just text where the "hot" links normally are. Instead of clicking on the links in the emails, I have to copy the URL out of the email and into the address bar of the browser. I am not having this issue with any of the...	Second Chance	0	5046	12:03 PM Jul 28, 2017 by Second Chance
	font/font size default (Preview) Is there a way to set a default font and font size? When I start or reply to a post, it defaults to a small font size which I change to make larger (for easier reading.)	vannchan	10	4985	08:59 PM May 1, 2017 by TRAILERKING
	NAvigating to all of the Older Posts You Have Started/Commented on (Preview) Hi Howard, I am sure I am missing something, but I am trying to go back and see all of the posts I have started over the last three years, but when I select Topics Started or Topics Commented I don't see a choice at the bottom to scroll to another page. I can view a group by oldest, newest, etc selection but c...	Camper Chronicles	3	4307	07:34 AM Mar 10, 2017 by Howard
	New Location for Chatroom RV chatroom (Preview) I have picked up the RV-Dreams.com chatroom and put it on our website for anyone interested. We meet every evening 8:30pm. If no one is there at that time stay awhile, someone will be there. There's several that are full time RV'ers or have been and any questions about RV'ing is welcome. We hope to see y...	jimdee	0	3950	04:39 PM Mar 3, 2017 by jimdee
	How to reply? (Preview) I understand this is a very basic question, but if I want to post in a thread, without replying to a specific post, how do I do that? Do I still use the "reply" button in the latest post of that thread?	bulgmaf	3	4379	05:50 AM Feb 27, 2017 by bulgmaf
	Pictures (Preview) Well, I just had this all ready to post this and somehow I lost it!!!!! So here it goes again. I enjoy looking at pictures...especially those of rvers, and their rvs. I've seen them a lot on open roads forum. Or they will put a link you can click on to see recent pictures. Can that be done on this forum? I...	Auburn War Eagle	44	19007	12:25 PM Mar 30, 2016 by RonC
	Follow topics (Preview) Hi, how do i follow a topic and get notifications with out posting something? thanks Rich -- Edited by RichandEmme on Thursday 18th of February 2016 09:23:52 PM	RichandEmme	2	4302	10:50 AM Feb 19, 2016 by Howard
	Connection Failed (Preview) Having a difficult time tonight on the site. Is anybody else getting this pop-up error? Sparklit Connection Failed: We are unable to service your request at this time. Our technical staff have been notified and are working to resolve this problem. Please try again in 2 minutes.	NorCal Dan	1	4716	10:25 PM Feb 13, 2016 by BiggarView
	I have sent PMs to people but I never got any replies (Preview) I wonder if I had done it incorrectly or people just don't check their PMs? Are we notified when someone sends us a PM?	two 4 the road	8	6644	09:13 AM Jan 5, 2016 by BiggarView
	I've got a little tag on my Introduce Yourself blurb (Preview) What's that mean?	Wishing63	2	4180	09:43 AM Jan 2, 2016 by Wishing63
	Request/suggest change in forum function (Preview) I participate in three different RV-related forums (and several others on other topics) and RV-Dreams is the only forum that functions the way it does with email notifications for new posts in subscribed threads. That is: when I receive an email that there's a new post in a thread to which I am subscri...	Second Chance	2	6439	07:53 PM Sep 4, 2015 by Second Chance
	Forum max size of photo's using Photobucket.. (Preview) Maybe I'm lost.. But I use photobucket.. I always thought the photo stays over there, and I am just posting a link?( hosting ) Although , the photo will show here..Saving the forum owner the bandwidth, and we get to post better quality photos.. If so, then the "size" of the file is small? corr...	The Junkman	14	7416	10:01 AM Nov 28, 2014 by TRAILERKING
	Signature change (Preview) hey folks. I've tried to change my signature 3 times since we recently bought our rig, but the change won't save. Any ideas why?	ejhall	2	4983	11:05 AM Oct 27, 2014 by Terry and Jo
	More CATEGORIES! (Preview) Just a suggestion ......But would it be possible and maybe better to have more streamlined categories for Forum topics? Like; Class A Motorhomes Class C Motorhomes Tag and/or Fifth Wheel Motorhome Conversions Diesel Engine and Transmission Gas Engine and Transmission	TRAILERKING	5	5509	01:11 PM Oct 14, 2014 by The Junkman
	active- board acting funny? 9-11-14 (Preview) Seems that the recent posts tab is not working as of last night. it keeps going back to the main forum page. ideas? eta to repair?	cheryls-other-half	14	6511	01:57 PM Sep 15, 2014 by Howard
	no email notification (Preview) When we post a topic I always check the box to get email notifications when there's a response. With the last two posts I haven't received any email notification. I went in today and I had 10 responses to my last post. Can you please see what might be wrong? Thank you!	The Crumps	3	4784	03:53 PM Mar 18, 2014 by Lucky Mike
	Unsubscribing from the topics (Preview) I am getting 15-20 notes in my e-mail in basket daily, heading No Reply. I would like to cut that down. How do I unsubscribe to the forums? Thanks for your assistance. I appreciate getting any notices about educational camp outs. Judy Thomas	judythomas4	1	4580	01:06 PM Oct 20, 2013 by SnowGypsy
	Adding picture (Avatar) to profile problem (Preview) Am trying to download a picture from my computer under my profile page - everytime I hit "submit" the info disappears and no picture downloads. Any help out there?	DRivinDago	3	5082	04:24 AM Jul 18, 2013 by Terry and Jo
	tapatalk? (Preview) there is a tool called TAPATALK that makes reading forums easier on portable computers. any chance thus forum would be made compatable?	offroad	4	5223	02:48 AM Jul 6, 2013 by Howard
	New Activeboard Android Mobile (Preview) I am pretty sure the moderators don't have control over this, but the new version which is showing on my mobile browser is unreadable; very pale grey text on a white background. That's for reading the posts. Typing a new post, its white font on dark grey background. Any way to darken the fonts for the mob...	Hina	2	4593	05:39 PM Jul 5, 2013 by Howard
	Newbie Question (Preview) When you are posting a reply, how do you add smiley's etc? I get them on a new topic but not on replies...	DBEANZ	5	5062	04:19 PM May 28, 2013 by DBEANZ
	Copying part of someone else's post to then comment on?? (Preview) I've seen several of you copy part of someone else's post and then comment on it. How do you do that so it's set apart like I've seen many of them? It's nice to be able to identify when you are quoting someone else. Thanks	NWescapee	4	5203	05:58 AM Mar 23, 2013 by Ann-Hank
	Color & Font size issue... (Preview) Well. I may as well get this over with right now. I have a penchant toward submitting my posts in color, italic, and 'this size' Comic San font text. - 'Larger/smaller size' in some cases. - 'UPPER CASE' in other cases. If there is an objection to this here, I may as well know and go now. In the last RV forum,...	Millie	11	6160	07:03 PM Nov 22, 2012 by 53 Merc
	"First unread post" option (Preview) Other forums that I am part of have this option, but I haven't found it here. When I click to see the most recent posts, I often see threads that I have started reading. However, I have to start at the beginning and scroll all the way through in order to see where I left off. That gets cumbersome when there ar...	BRDof3	4	5162	02:29 PM Oct 7, 2012 by Dave Buck
	Newbie Question - What are 'Tags' For? (Preview) To all, I've just started using this forum, and in creating a post I see an entry box at the bottom labeled Tags. Is this used to facilitate searches or what? Are there any standardized tags in use on the forum? If so, where can I find the list? I've searched the forum for an answer but I didn't find anyth...	Kerry	2	5327	11:30 AM Dec 24, 2011 by Kerry
	How do I change my user name? (Preview) I started my posting on the Forum with a name that no longer describes me. How can I change it? I tried rejoining with a new name, but when I filled out the registration information it stopped me because my email is already in use. Thanks in advance.	Country Dancer	3	4916	08:30 AM Nov 26, 2011 by Howard
	Moving Threads to Appropriate Forum Categories (Preview) With permission from Howard, I will soon begin to move threads that are placed under the wrong heading or category in the forums to headings or categories that are more appropriate for the subject of the first posting. I am doing this to make it easier for new forum participants to find topics related t...	Terry and Jo	2	4492	07:39 PM Oct 16, 2011 by Terry and Jo
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