Hi Everyone. Well, after 15 years the RV-Dreams Community Forum is coming to an end. Since it began in August 2005, we've had 58 Million page views, 124,000 posts, and we've spent about $15,000 to keep this valuable resource for RVers free and open. But since we are now off the road and have settled down for the next chapter of our lives, we are taking the Forum down effective June 30, 2021. It has been a tough decision, but it is now time.
We want to thank all of our members for their participation and input over the years, and we want to especially thank those that have acted as Moderators for us during our amazing journey living and traveling in our RV and growing the RV-Dreams Family. We will be forever proud to have been founders of this Forum and to have been supported by such a wonderful community. Thank you all!!
For those planning an Alaska RV Trip, we completed our amazing five-month trip on September 21, 2019.If you go to this Journal post - FINAL Daily Post Index - we have links to all of our 148 posts from April 27 - September 21 plus our four planning posts from February (with updates).Read 'em all, or jus...
I have Truely Unlimited plan with Verizon, the one that is not available any longer. I also HAVE a Ellipsis hot spot devise that I want to switch outfit a better device. BUT, when I go into Verizon to get a new device they tell me they HAVE to change my plan in order to activate it which of course I don't want t...
It's that time of year again. This is the third year of an online event geared to helping future full-timers, new full-timers, experienced full-timers, part-time full-timers, and anyone interested in the RV lifestyle. We are happy to have been asked to participate again this year.The event, Full...
Does anyone know how to reset a Southco Grabber Catch Latch (the ones that are pressure closed to keep cupboard doors and drawers closed)? If they are not lined up correctly and the catch is "triggered", how do you open it back up??? Have already broken one trying to reset it - could use input from someon...
On 9-17-2017 we drove off of Long Island NY, our first stop was in Pennsylvania On 9-17-2019 we drove from Quakertown PA to Smithtown (Long Island ) NY No , that's not all we did. Everyone's situation is different, our adult son is with us. He doesn't have a devastating disease, but a number of medical c...
Hope to RV camp near east entrance in Glacier mid July. All reservable sites are taken. Historic fill times are before 8am. If we are able to secure a non reserve site before 8 am, what and where do we hang out with our 25’ Fifth wheel and tow vehicle while we wait for site to be vacated later in the day? Repo...
hqve been living in camper in MN since Christmas. Notice water dripping from ac vent. Opened it up and notice the roof was damp the insulation is damp on top but not all the way through. Some spots have ice. others are dry where there is more space between the insulation and roof. Is it a concern or no. ...
Looks like we've picked up a family of sewer flies. We don't leave the "stinky slinky" attached when we're not dumping, but somehow they have made themselves at home in the black tank. Any suggestions to get rid of them? We have gnat traps out, and they seem to get some of them, but there are lots more. We'...
Aloha All. I actually joined this group a while ago, but since I have not been on the forum for a few years I thought I would introduce myself again. Our goal (my wife Yvette and I) has been to eventually full time. When I was retiring from the military after 25 years I was really looking into it and was alway...
We are the Henderson family, of Tampa, FL. We have four small children that we homeschool and I work from home. We are considering selling our house and most of our possessions and entering the RV life to travel and show our kids the country. I look forward to meeting you all on the board here!
My wife and I are finally going full time next month. We got busy and had some personal issues when Verizon terminated their pre-paid unlimited plans and missed the opportunity. I would like to have an idea of the amount of data other full timers use each month. I am planning to have a data plan with a Jetp...
Remember The Fallen! Ok All! If you're traveling over this Holiday Weekend be cautious Some are in a Big Hurry to get where they"re going and are not paying attention! This morning an accident involving a tanker truck has closed I-40 West before Nashville TN. Yesterday one on I-65 just North of Nash...
The most recent Winnebago Go Mail (email) “newsletter” advocates the following:“4. Bug Spray Around Perimeter of RV - Exterior insect killer sprayed around the perimeter of your RV is a great line of defense. Diatomaceous earth is another great insect repellant, and is actually a natural, non-to...
Many people use outdoor rope lights around their rigs for different purposes. Some say they prevent or at least reduce visits from mice. Others just like the looks. A few years ago we bought five strings of warm white LED lights from Wal-Mart. They lasted a few years and then started dying, so I replace...
As a newby to full-time rving, I have a question as we get ready for the beet harvest experience before spending the winter in the Tucson area. As the temperature in Upper Minnesota can get pretty cold in October, I may need a heated hose. The reviews on these hoses are not very good and so I would like the g...
Just wondering if anyone else has noticed how lacking in trail manners people are these days. Is it just me? We're in the Zion area right now and I've never seen such a lack of consideration for other hikers, not paying attention if someone is coming up faster and might want to pass, uphill / downhill p...
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?
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We are considering selling our house and living for a year in a fifth wheel. We home school and I work from home, so this would give us an opportunity to show our kids (ages 2,4,7 and 9) the country. We want a fifth wheel that has a nice bunk area - any suggestions?
So much fun and learning with our great adventures. We are still going to travel, just in a smaller package...if anyone here is interested in a great coach, please let us know...
2006 Monaco Dynasty Diamond IV
94,000 miles. 4 slides lots of luxury options...to many to list.
Great price for rv-dr...
You can do it! Stop being the unwanted guest of the campground. You can socialize your dog and get them in obedience classes (along with you, the owner) to train your dog to stop barking at every living thing that walks by your RV. Please. I beg of you. Do this.
Ok , we have an 05 Keystone outback (I hate it ) . Whenever I turn the water on in the bathroom the faucet smells like puke !!! We are part time campers so honestly the only time that sink gets used is when I am washing my hands or my kids feet. Otherwise the kitchen sink is where we brush our teeth etc. Are we the...
Anyone have a recommendation for an outside folding table for the RV. Right now we have a solid four foot table with folding legs. We enjoy setting it up outside to place the grill on, coffee maker and at times for dining. But, it's long as the table does not fold. Leaning towards maybe aluminum model th...
We decided to get an inflatable Kayak to be used on flat water, easy rivers and light fishing. Does anyone have a recommendation for a life vest? Under $80 would be our budget.
After talking about it ever since we first met, debating and weighing options and tons of researching, we’ve finally done it. We bought a motorhome yesterday! We plan to travel about 50% of the time and spend winters at our home din Retama Village, in Mission, Texas. That’s just north of Mexico in...
If you have one, what type did you pick and why? Not looking for brands just opinion on hard vs soft covers. Any regrets? What do you carry under one besides the hitch (for 5ers owners).
Hello All!!My husband and I are looking into the idea of full time RVing. We agree on everything except what car to tow behind the MH. I want to keep my Miata but it is an automatic and my husband says it can't be towed. His other arguments are............ it is not practical, towing it on a trailer will bot...
We have a 2016 Ram 3500 diesel with just over 50,000 miles. In the last week we have found our batteries dead twice in the morning. Am wondering if life expectancy of a battery should be greater than just over 3 years? We are full time and on average we move every two weeks. Also last week we had an auxili...
