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California Route 20 from Willits to Fort Bragg
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We are traveling to Fort Bragg on Sunday pulling a 27 ft. Rock wood Lite with a 2014 Ford F-150. Should we avoid California 20 and take the longer route 128? Coming from Lodi, CA area.
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BAB405
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I guess we are officially Part-Timing right now!
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So we've moved into the Fiver in a park outside of town, our house goes on the market next week - we are living in the Fiver while getting the house ready to sell. Although we don't actually hit the road until October - we are now 110% living in our Fiver - and having a ball! So thus - we are "part-timin...
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Curtis and Rhandi
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I have made it, I"m alive.
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Hello my friends on RV Dreams, on December 17 2014 with a real sharp pain in my head I passed out in our 5th wheel RV, on the right side of my forehead I had a 2 inch tumor removed it was 90 percent fatal, the doctor said I have had it since I was a little child, I've had headaches since a child, I was paralyzed on m...
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Lonney Wade
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Extended Warranty
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I'm not sure if I'm posting this in correct place, but does anyone out there have extended warranty through Wholesale Warranties? I know that Howard and Linda recommend them, but wanted to know if any of you have them and if you've had any issues or concerns with them. We just got a quote for 7 years an...
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marianne57
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How do people find each other??
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We were having. A chat the other night about how people "run into each other" when they are traveling. Done a good job so far with our core group of friends we met at the R. Dreams rally last year but want to expand the circle as we start traveling out west. So how do you find people?? Is it RVil...
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Camper Chronicles
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I'm baaackkkk...
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Hello to all my old friends and hope to meet you soon to the new ones! it's been a crazy few years as some of you know😳 The short version to catch up... - Survived breast cancer - Met a great guy - adopted a 5 year old ****er spaniel named Chuy - Built a house in Retama Village in Mission TX with said great guy - Ma...
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Ckerr
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Six Months on the Road Musings
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Six months ago today, Lee and I closed on our home and started on this adventure. Although we know we still have so much to learn, I wanted to take a moment and share my thoughts from what we have experienced so far. Your mileage may of course vary, but I hope it might speak to some of you. Please feel free...
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Camper Chronicles
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Dash Cams
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Hi, was wondering if anyone uses a dash cam and any opinions on types, models, quality of video, etc. We are more interested in good quality video (daytime most important; we don't drive much at night). Would like to be able to move between RV & Car. Considering how rough most roads are, did you d...
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FreeToRoam
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WHEELS
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Does anyone know of a salvage yard that sells used wheels? I need 8 lug for our 2009 Select Suites.
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gilljr
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YIPPIE!!!!!!!
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Well here we are about to start the journey. After 3 yrs. sold the place, and got a T.T a Jayco 28rbds, certainly wasn't what we thought we'd end up with, But are thrilled to finally be starting all this. Thanks all for great past info. I'm sure I'll need more of the widom! ha
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sissys
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Posting reviews on RV Park Reviews - rant.
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Well I'm done posting on RV Park Reviews - seems my posts are long enough and don't go enough into all of the amenities at the park, etc. These are overnight stops & all I'm looking for are easy in-out and decent power & water. But that isn't good enough and I had several rejected - but they won'...
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Barbaraok
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Got the Fiver home!
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So excited! We signed all the papers on Saturday and took delivery yesterday of our Fifth Wheel. We are IN LOVE!!!!! Can't wait to go out for a weekend and start getting used to it! The countdown is on! October 1st can't get here soon enough! LOL House goes up for sale in two weeks - we bought a new Dul...
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Curtis and Rhandi
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We did it! 5 Days into full timing and couldn't be happier!
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Finally hit the road to our full timing adventure. Sold the house, most of our stuff and bought the fifth wheel. Everything is different, nothing is the same and we're having the time of our lives. Headed to a 5 month camp hosting position in Mt. Hood, Oregon at Toll Bridge Campground. Then off to wherev...
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BobKatParker
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Refrig.
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After setting up at a site, and put the refrigerator on, it takes up to 4 hours to get cold. What do you think. Should it take that long. jt
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jt
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RV Park Damaged in Oklahoma City
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I mentioned this in the General Travel section in the "Interstates from Hell" thread, but I thought I'd also put it up here, just in case anyone here is traveling through Oklahoma over the next month or so. That time period is relevant because of it being tornado season. Roadrunner RV park...
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Terry and Jo
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Americana 5th Wheel "Travel Bug"
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I'm very curious about the "Travel Bug" model 5th wheel by Americana. If you have one, I'd love to hear about it. I'm planning to go solo full-time within a year, so am now just beginning my research phase. Thanks for your input. Desmond PS - I don't have internet access very often, so my repl...
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ddrischell
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The table or the Sofa???
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Hubby and I will be leaving for our full time adventure in October, 2015. So we are Literally just months away! Here is my problem....I will be working my full time job from the road. This requires me to have a desk for my computer and printer and be able to work comfortably. Our RV has a set of theater s...
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Curtis and Rhandi
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RV campgrounds and parks
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Do any of you buy campground/RV parks directories or did they come with your discount memberships? I have a lot of phone apps but I think I'd like to have hard copies of directories too. Thanks to all....Stay safe and happy trails!
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Gary and Linda
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Texas Tornadoes
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Hope everyone is well and safe down in the area of Dallas/Ft. Worth. The news this morning showed quite a bit of damage from tornadoes that came through.
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ChefMom
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Never Pull Out without lettng your awning in!
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Never Pull Out of your Campsite without letting your awning in. It might get stuck in somebody else's windshield !!!!
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Rob_Fla
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Fresh Cab rodent repellant?
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In the recent Escapees magazine there was an inset about Fresh Cab for repelling rodents. Since we'll be storing our Outback in my son's barn in Tucson for several months and because rats recently ate $3200 of wiring in his wife's Sierra we were looking for something to protect our auto. Has anyone eve...
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WestWardHo
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Back on the road!!!
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Got the truck back last night, new engine totally covered by the Ford Warranty Drove it around a bit, up and down a few good grades and were relieved when everything worked as expected. Left our campground very, very early this morning and drove for a couple of hours before we stopped at a rest stop so I c...
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NWescapee
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Getting Anxious!
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Hello everyone. It's been awhile since I have been on here. It's a busy busy time. We've got the house on the market. The rental property will be listed as soon as we can get over there to clean. We're working on the yard here as we have 7 acres. Winter and wind has left a mess that has to be cleaned up. I am for...
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Gary and Linda
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Changes in Florida for vehicle reg'?
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Has anyone heard anything about us not being able to register vehicles in Florida anymore? We use the St Brendens Islse mailing service and just heard today that they are getting audited because too many people are using that address to register vehicles to avoid paying taxes. Our friend was told the...
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JayKim-no regrets
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UltimateRVcamping.com
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Does anyone have any input or have a membership to ultimatervcamping.com? It lists thousands of campsites at either 10.00/night or 1/2 off? I'm not familiar with it, and wondering if it's worth the price. Anyone have info please? Thanks a lot!!
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marianne57
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Suggestions for something to replace our Flag Pole Buddy?
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Well, the winds in Arizona and Nevada have left us with a broken Flag Pole Buddy due to high winds and our Catherine's Wheel kite that loved the winds but it appears the Flag Pole Buddy is not strong enough for that combination. Any suggestions on a heavier duty flag pole?
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NWescapee
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What to do with stove and sink covers?
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just curious what everyone does with the covers that come new with RV's. I'm tempted to throw them away, but I thought I'd check and see what everyone else does. Thanks!
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fun2travel
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Got in an awesome RV park!
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Well, I was able to get into an awesome RV park last Wednesday! The staff is incredible! Very eager to help a newbee like myself! This being my first RVing experience, especially in a 23 year old Class C where issues are sure to arise I am sure glad to be in such a friendly place :) Some things I need to get rep...
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dannick
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Thanks to All
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We are on our first real shake down cruise since buying our motorhome and couldn't have done it without the advice and support found on RV Dreams. Sooooo much to learn when starting this lifestyle. Even though we have owned a few TT for vacationing in the past, this is a whole new level. We have been rese...
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Gpndavid
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I really didn't need another lesson in patience
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2 weeks after our truck broke down 10 miles west of Laughlin NV, the new engine is on order, everything should be covered by warranty for which we are extremely thankful. However, we're also facing the realization that we're likely to be here another 1-2 weeks and it's getting uncomfortably warm. We...
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NWescapee
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