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PIEERE · PIEERE

Just got the reality check! The heat is on, A high of 96, humidity and haze with good chance of severe storms this week! Meteorologist say a 105 real feel for today thru Thursday! This is for the Central area of Tennessee! They claim one of them El's are responsible!!

Bobc · Bobc

just starting out full timing. Will spend next winter in Florida. The plan is to b there January thru March. have never been there for any amount of time before. We are thinking of having 3 one month stops. So far we are having a VRey hard time picking places. Does anybody have any suggestion. We have a 4...

NWescapee · NWescapee

We ended last summer in North ID with the almost constant smell of smoke, occasional ash and gray skies. Starting this summer in Central OR and due to a storm that passed through yesterday we are once again seeing the smoke plume and thanks to a change in wind direction, really smelling the smoke today...

Dgregg · Dgregg

Hi everyone! I thought you guys might want to know that the final two episodes of the season of Extreme RVs airs this Sunday, June 12 at 9PM and 10PM ET on Travel Channel. Additionally, Flippin' RVs is going to air two episodes on Saturday, June 11 at 3PM and 4PM ET, also on Travel Channel.

Someday · Someday

I know many of you RV-dreamers also visit several other RVing forums and websites so wondering if you can shed some light on the following, which indirectly might help others that I'm sure are having similar problems based on some posts I've seen specific to a particular forum but ...... Anyone else h...

LMonty · LMonty

So what are your favorite 5 or so tunes to listen to on a travel day?

PIEERE · PIEERE

A HUGE SALUTE from this Old Army Veteran to all the men and women who gave their LIVES for the Citizens of the USA!! RIP. Condolences to the Families for their Support to the Freedoms we Have today! PIEERE

CJSX2fromCT · CJSX2fromCT

What an amazing week it has been here at the rally... From a very shaky start in traveling, to getting here then the laughs started and NEVER ended. At times my side hurt from laughing so hard and Cheri's face was aching. Dumpster Dave will go down in rally history. I truly want to make a left out of the gate...

boxyadventure · boxyadventure

How do I find out if there are any other Augusta RV Luxe owners in the RV-Dreams family?? We just purchased our 5th wheel and would just like to compare notes, etc. THANKS! -- Edited by Howard on Tuesday 23rd of February 2016 10:55:50 AM to change topic title and tags to "Augusta" for better search re...

Julie and Casey · Julie and Casey

What an awesome week we had at the RV-Dreams rally! Howard and Linda are to be congratulated for putting on a top notch rally filled with excellent information and loads of fun. We met lots of wonderful people and look forward to crossing paths with them on the road someday. As many of you know, Howard...

DickHutchings · DickHutchings

We have a few years before we hit the road but my wife is concerned about moving around too much. She want's to find a southern campground for the winter and stay, I want to move around more. I want to meet people and make lasting friendships as well but I want to see more of the country. Especially since we w...

TRAILERKING · TRAILERKING

http://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/fort-mcmurray-devastated-by-raging-wildfire/ar-BBsD6zo?li=AAggNb9&ocid=ansmsnnews11-- Edited by TRAILERKING on Wednesday 4th of May 2...

PIEERE · PIEERE

Gordon Kelly , CONTRIBUTORI write about technology's biggest companies Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Earlier this year Microsoft MSFT +0.88% warned users that Windows 7 has serious problems.The tweak? It switched the status of Windows 7 updat...

bigboomer · bigboomer

Ok, I have to ask all you fulltimers out there.... What length of sewer hose do you carry on board? 25', 30', 50', 60'? What length of electric cord do you carry on board? 25', 30', 50', 60', 75? -- Edited by Howard on Monday 9th of May 2016 07:00:49 AM

kellygirl57 · kellygirl57

Hello everyone! Our Estate Sale is in one week and it's crazy around here. Estate people came two days this week for set-up and will be here again on Monday and Tuesday next week. Question? Has anyone here ever had an estate sale to sell everything before going full time? How did it go? What did you do with...

Offtosmelltheroses · Offtosmelltheroses

Finally, after a year of learnin'... lots of internet shoppin'... and plenty o' wishin", tomorrow evening Deb and I will jump on a plane out of Portland for our flight to Salt Lake City, where on Wednesday, we'll take possession of our new (to us) 2007 40' Tiffin.

Sadly we have only a few...

Howard · Howard

Linda & I are contemplating a new educational program for new RVers, and we are looking for some feedback. It would be geared to all new RVers, not just those interested in full-timing. Here are our initial thoughts:Once a quarter, wherever we are traveling, we would hold New RVer Basic Trainin...

NWescapee · NWescapee

A year ago today was our first experience being towed and first major breakdown. Over the weekend I was working on updating some of the tracking / planning for this year and found I had to add a new category to my “places stayed” tracking list, RV Repair Lot Nope, not happy to have that one on there at all...

Rights of an RV user · BobandKaren1347

My question: What are my rights? I know in my land based home and also on my boat, I cannot be invaded by the Coast Guard, DEC or the Police with out inviting them aboard, inside or having a warrant. I also know they are not allowed to inspect my car without my permission or having probable cause. I am drivin...

TOMMASO · TOMMASO

Moving on with the dream. We just bought a 2005 Monaco Cheetah Safari and will try traveling (2-3 weeks at a time) with 2 felines. Where have others found room to place the kitty litter box in the RV? Thank you in advance with your ideas 👊🏻

afhale · afhale

I have a 32 foot Mh with 2 slides on one side seems like when I use my automatic leveling system the side with silides is always lower. Can or should I move slides out first and then level or do I have to try to level first any answers will be appreciated

Rob_Fla · Rob_Fla

To all our RV Dreams Family and Friends. Please keep us in you thoughts and prayers, in the last week our lives have been turned upside down. My wife Debra was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer and then had two massive strokes shortly after the diagnosis. Debra is currently in the Hospice House ...

NWescapee · NWescapee

We're currently just north of Nogales AZ, at Patagonia Lake. This afternoon as we strolled around the park we met a guy who was trying to get his 3 dogs out for a walk. He blurted out that his buddy had been arrested in Mexico 6 hours ago for having hunting ammunition in his truck at the border crossing, t...

EW Simp · EW Simp

Are any of you all using one of the faith based Medical share plans instead of insurance for your medical needs? If so, what are you experiences with it? (Private message if you prefer) My wife is a diabetic on an insulin pump which I know we will have to foot the bill for her supplies and insulin. With th...

Terry and Jo · Terry and Jo

Yeppers... ...we've been full-timing in our fifth wheel now for almost 5 years and are about to make our SECOND move. This time, we are moving from the Colorado Springs area at Mountaindale Cabins and RV Resort to a working position in Southwestern Oregon near Grants Pass, Oregon. See Opportunity...

Someday · Someday

With more and more new coaches installing tiled flooring throughout, hubby and I started wondering with the twisting, bouncing and flexing that goes on with the coaches going down the road how many folks and approximately after what time frame from new are finding that their tiles crack? Our curren...

EW Simp · EW Simp

I am looking at full time RVing and am trying to figure out the true cost to doing a domicile in TX or South Dakota or even a state that has taxes. What is the best way to see the true cost of insurance (auto, health, RV) and vehicle taxes ect. Any suggestions on this info out there? I should also mention tha...

piggy · piggy

In our research for another TT, we have decided that the Arctic Fox is the one that would fit us, but.... finding one even close to us is not an option, we are in Louisiana and see one in Houston at PPL. Just wondering if an 07 would be worth the drive to see? Thank you for all your help. Really enjoy these f...

Russ Ranger · Russ Ranger

In keeping with the season of awards shows (Academy Awards, Golden Globes, etc.) I suggest we have the RV Dreams Forum Awards. So many wonderful posts/subjects have happened in the last year. The problem is they roll into the old posts and seem to be lost forever. As I sit here on a cold Winters day (...

ChefMom · ChefMom

Mickey and friends have gone and done it again. The whole house rolls up into the travel trailer and off they go. I especially like the unzipping of the bathtub. See it at the link http://www.rv123.com/mickeys-trailer/

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	The Heat is On! (Preview) Just got the reality check! The heat is on, A high of 96, humidity and haze with good chance of severe storms this week! Meteorologist say a 105 real feel for today thru Thursday! This is for the Central area of Tennessee! They claim one of them El's are responsible!!	PIEERE	1	723	01:09 PM Jun 13, 2016 by NWescapee
	Winter in Florida (Preview) just starting out full timing. Will spend next winter in Florida. The plan is to b there January thru March. have never been there for any amount of time before. We are thinking of having 3 one month stops. So far we are having a VRey hard time picking places. Does anybody have any suggestion. We have a 4...	Bobc	18	2165	06:45 PM Jun 12, 2016 by Bobc
	Fire Season starting again (Preview) We ended last summer in North ID with the almost constant smell of smoke, occasional ash and gray skies. Starting this summer in Central OR and due to a storm that passed through yesterday we are once again seeing the smoke plume and thanks to a change in wind direction, really smelling the smoke today...	NWescapee	4	1060	03:38 PM Jun 12, 2016 by NWescapee
	Extreme RVs and Flippin' RVs (Preview) Hi everyone! I thought you guys might want to know that the final two episodes of the season of Extreme RVs airs this Sunday, June 12 at 9PM and 10PM ET on Travel Channel. Additionally, Flippin' RVs is going to air two episodes on Saturday, June 11 at 3PM and 4PM ET, also on Travel Channel.	Dgregg	0	898	04:30 PM Jun 8, 2016 by Dgregg
	Problems Accessing Other RV Forums Of Late (Preview) I know many of you RV-dreamers also visit several other RVing forums and websites so wondering if you can shed some light on the following, which indirectly might help others that I'm sure are having similar problems based on some posts I've seen specific to a particular forum but ...... Anyone else h...	Someday	13	2196	09:52 AM Jun 3, 2016 by Glenn West
	Favorite Songs for a Traveling Playlist (Preview) So what are your favorite 5 or so tunes to listen to on a travel day?	LMonty	12	1382	12:32 AM Jun 3, 2016 by MarkS
	Memorial Day 2016 (Preview) A HUGE SALUTE from this Old Army Veteran to all the men and women who gave their LIVES for the Citizens of the USA!! RIP. Condolences to the Families for their Support to the Freedoms we Have today! PIEERE	PIEERE	5	766	12:46 PM May 31, 2016 by rodeojoe
	All good things must come to an end... The RALLY. (Preview) What an amazing week it has been here at the rally... From a very shaky start in traveling, to getting here then the laughs started and NEVER ended. At times my side hurt from laughing so hard and Cheri's face was aching. Dumpster Dave will go down in rally history. I truly want to make a left out of the gate...	CJSX2fromCT	5	1078	07:02 AM May 27, 2016 by el Rojo and Pam
	Augusta RV - Luxe?? Luxe Augusta RV (Preview) How do I find out if there are any other Augusta RV Luxe owners in the RV-Dreams family?? We just purchased our 5th wheel and would just like to compare notes, etc. THANKS! -- Edited by Howard on Tuesday 23rd of February 2016 10:55:50 AM to change topic title and tags to "Augusta" for better search re...	boxyadventure	4	4042	08:02 PM May 16, 2016 by Yankee stitcher
	To weigh or not to weigh - just do it! (Preview) What an awesome week we had at the RV-Dreams rally! Howard and Linda are to be congratulated for putting on a top notch rally filled with excellent information and loads of fun. We met lots of wonderful people and look forward to crossing paths with them on the road someday. As many of you know, Howard...	Julie and Casey	11	1684	06:50 PM May 16, 2016 by MarkS
	Making road friends (Preview) We have a few years before we hit the road but my wife is concerned about moving around too much. She want's to find a southern campground for the winter and stay, I want to move around more. I want to meet people and make lasting friendships as well but I want to see more of the country. Especially since we w...	DickHutchings	13	1352	05:54 PM May 16, 2016 by Barbaraok
	Raging Fire at Fort McMurray! (Preview) http://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/fort-mcmurray-devastated-by-raging-wildfire/ar-BBsD6zo?li=AAggNb9&ocid=ansmsnnews11-- Edited by TRAILERKING on Wednesday 4th of May 2...	TRAILERKING	2	850	10:00 PM May 10, 2016 by nomorsno
	Windows 7 warning! (Preview) Gordon Kelly , CONTRIBUTORI write about technology's biggest companies Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Earlier this year Microsoft MSFT +0.88% warned users that Windows 7 has serious problems.The tweak? It switched the status of Windows 7 updat...	PIEERE	2	870	11:12 AM May 10, 2016 by rodeojoe
	What do you carry as a fulltimer? (Sewer Hoses & Electrical Cords) (Preview) Ok, I have to ask all you fulltimers out there.... What length of sewer hose do you carry on board? 25', 30', 50', 60'? What length of electric cord do you carry on board? 25', 30', 50', 60', 75? -- Edited by Howard on Monday 9th of May 2016 07:00:49 AM	bigboomer	8	1191	07:56 PM May 9, 2016 by injunear
	Estate Sale in one week! (Preview) Hello everyone! Our Estate Sale is in one week and it's crazy around here. Estate people came two days this week for set-up and will be here again on Monday and Tuesday next week. Question? Has anyone here ever had an estate sale to sell everything before going full time? How did it go? What did you do with...	kellygirl57	3	682	09:16 AM May 8, 2016 by sirwinston21
	Tommorrow's the Big Day! (Preview) Finally, after a year of learnin'... lots of internet shoppin'... and plenty o' wishin", tomorrow evening Deb and I will jump on a plane out of Portland for our flight to Salt Lake City, where on Wednesday, we'll take possession of our new (to us) 2007 40' Tiffin. Sadly we have only a few...	Offtosmelltheroses	8	931	08:28 PM May 7, 2016 by DebbieM
	New RVer Basic Training - Looking For Feedback (Preview) Linda & I are contemplating a new educational program for new RVers, and we are looking for some feedback. It would be geared to all new RVers, not just those interested in full-timing. Here are our initial thoughts:Once a quarter, wherever we are traveling, we would hold New RVer Basic Trainin...	Howard	18	2308	09:31 PM May 3, 2016 by EdandRed
	A year of repairs - feeling like we're waiting for the other shoe to drop (Preview) A year ago today was our first experience being towed and first major breakdown. Over the weekend I was working on updating some of the tracking / planning for this year and found I had to add a new category to my “places stayed” tracking list, RV Repair Lot Nope, not happy to have that one on there at all...	NWescapee	12	1336	11:51 AM Apr 26, 2016 by Terry and Jo
	Rights of an RV user (Preview) My question: What are my rights? I know in my land based home and also on my boat, I cannot be invaded by the Coast Guard, DEC or the Police with out inviting them aboard, inside or having a warrant. I also know they are not allowed to inspect my car without my permission or having probable cause. I am drivin...	BobandKaren1347	6	1152	02:07 PM Apr 25, 2016 by Howard
	Traveling with two felines in a class A diesel pusher? (Preview) Moving on with the dream. We just bought a 2005 Monaco Cheetah Safari and will try traveling (2-3 weeks at a time) with 2 felines. Where have others found room to place the kitty litter box in the RV? Thank you in advance with your ideas 👊🏻	TOMMASO	4	1033	01:37 PM Apr 21, 2016 by Joeydecks
	slides (Preview) I have a 32 foot Mh with 2 slides on one side seems like when I use my automatic leveling system the side with silides is always lower. Can or should I move slides out first and then level or do I have to try to level first any answers will be appreciated	afhale	4	729	12:14 PM Apr 21, 2016 by afhale
	Please keep us in your Thoughts and Prayers (Preview) To all our RV Dreams Family and Friends. Please keep us in you thoughts and prayers, in the last week our lives have been turned upside down. My wife Debra was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer and then had two massive strokes shortly after the diagnosis. Debra is currently in the Hospice House ...	Rob_Fla	45	2795	06:23 PM Apr 19, 2016 by cherylbrv
	Another bad story of driving to Mexico (Preview) We're currently just north of Nogales AZ, at Patagonia Lake. This afternoon as we strolled around the park we met a guy who was trying to get his 3 dogs out for a walk. He blurted out that his buddy had been arrested in Mexico 6 hours ago for having hunting ammunition in his truck at the border crossing, t...	NWescapee	20	1975	02:14 PM Apr 19, 2016 by Neil and Connie
	Faith Based Health Share instead of Insurance? (Preview) Are any of you all using one of the faith based Medical share plans instead of insurance for your medical needs? If so, what are you experiences with it? (Private message if you prefer) My wife is a diabetic on an insulin pump which I know we will have to foot the bill for her supplies and insulin. With th...	EW Simp	6	1011	10:16 AM Apr 15, 2016 by EW Simp
	Oh, My! The Millers are Going to Move (Preview) Yeppers... ...we've been full-timing in our fifth wheel now for almost 5 years and are about to make our SECOND move. This time, we are moving from the Colorado Springs area at Mountaindale Cabins and RV Resort to a working position in Southwestern Oregon near Grants Pass, Oregon. See Opportunity...	Terry and Jo	29	2439	06:36 AM Apr 15, 2016 by Dave Buck
	TILED OR LAMINATE FLOORING - PROS AND CONS (Preview) With more and more new coaches installing tiled flooring throughout, hubby and I started wondering with the twisting, bouncing and flexing that goes on with the coaches going down the road how many folks and approximately after what time frame from new are finding that their tiles crack? Our curren...	Someday	10	1286	07:44 PM Apr 14, 2016 by Neil and Connie
	Best way to research all aspects of domicile. (Preview) I am looking at full time RVing and am trying to figure out the true cost to doing a domicile in TX or South Dakota or even a state that has taxes. What is the best way to see the true cost of insurance (auto, health, RV) and vehicle taxes ect. Any suggestions on this info out there? I should also mention tha...	EW Simp	7	1220	11:35 AM Mar 28, 2016 by EW Simp
	We have decided but....... (Preview) In our research for another TT, we have decided that the Arctic Fox is the one that would fit us, but.... finding one even close to us is not an option, we are in Louisiana and see one in Houston at PPL. Just wondering if an 07 would be worth the drive to see? Thank you for all your help. Really enjoy these f...	piggy	5	1146	03:54 PM Mar 14, 2016 by Dave and Denise
	Best Post of the Year Awards (Preview) In keeping with the season of awards shows (Academy Awards, Golden Globes, etc.) I suggest we have the RV Dreams Forum Awards. So many wonderful posts/subjects have happened in the last year. The problem is they roll into the old posts and seem to be lost forever. As I sit here on a cold Winters day (...	Russ Ranger	2	1086	06:11 AM Mar 14, 2016 by CJSX2fromCT
	A cartoon mirroring life (Preview) Mickey and friends have gone and done it again. The whole house rolls up into the travel trailer and off they go. I especially like the unzipping of the bathtub. See it at the link http://www.rv123.com/mickeys-trailer/	ChefMom	3	1121	09:47 AM Mar 11, 2016 by The Bear II
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