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!!
Mitch installed a new water pump the other day, and subsequently we do not have any hot water, either on electric or on LP. Is the timing a coincidence, or is it possible he knocked something out or made something loose? What should we be looking for to resolve this? Thanks!
My partner and I are living in Alberta Canada right now. We just sold our house and bought a 2010 F350 6.4L Diesel, along with a 2009 34SAQ Keystone Challenger 5th wheel. I'm quitting my job and picking up the trailer on the weekend. We are leaving for BC next week and will be volunteering on farms. My q...
For everyone in Texas there is a billed in committee in the Texas House HB401 authored by Rep. Patricia Harless which would double the current registration fees for all vehicles. So for example if you own an RV over 18,000 lbs and your registration is $205 now it will go to $410. This affects everyone o...
Hello, we are moving from Phoenix to Nashville this summer and are wanting to purchase a 5th wheel to live in and move around the city for awhile in Nashville until we figure out what part of the city/area we want to live. We have never owned an RV before so this is very new to us. We are looking at several d...
When on shore power, all is well. When on battery power, no voltage to rig. Checked Battery Shut-Off, that's ok, traced voltage as far as I could from the batteries with a fluke meter and it read 12.8 volts. Our converter is internal to the A/C Circuit Breaker Panel in the bathroom and I see no lights o...
Hi all, Does anyone have experience with tire valve stem extenders ? I want to install TPMs on my F350 dually rear wheels and need to bring the stems to a more accessible position. Don't want to cause balance problems or create stem leakage so any help would be appreciated. Gary
http://www.blindschalet.com I'm thinking of ordering from these guys out of Arizona. Anyone else use them? I am going to replace the aluminum mini blinds with day/night pleated just like in the bedroom. I think I'll leave the aluminum mini in the bathroom and the one behind the kitchen sink.
Last year we purchased a split king Sleep Number bed. Best investment ever.... But now here's the problem. It is 75" X 80". The 5ers we love have the beds in the slide. We were thinking about taking the side table out and put our bed in the slide. We don't have a platform, just 4 legs on each bed...
I’m in the market for a new RAM 3500 dually in preparation for going full time this year. Does the auto-level rear air suspension system provide any real value from a utility stand point, i.e. ride comfort, rear load leveling, etc.? I have looked at dealer’s inventory online in a 6 or 7 state area and hav...
I think we all know that we should wear our hats, use sunscreen, etc. to avoid skin cancer. But we may all take it too lightly - Dave was diagnosed with a squamous cell carcinoma on the top of his bald head last week. On Thursday it was removed, but it had grown down through so many layers of the scalp that...
I didn't yell, though I really wanted to--but she got flustered when baby got the runs after lunch and did her best in unfamiliar surroundings. However they have left and while she did bleach out the shower basin and I will too, I am a bit concerned about the poo which went into my grey tank. Any reason why...
Hello All,The company I work for (Southern Cross Corp) is hiring full time traveling natural gas line survey technicians. This is NOT an independent contractor position. All equipment is supplied (except boots). We work all over the country for many different gas utilities and with the sprin...
Hi to all, I hope all is well for everyone-Wife and I are just getting ready to get our first 5th wheel, we have an older Class C that hasn't been on the road in a few years. I was searching for info on higher end used RV's and pulled up a great thread from site. Best RV's for full time use, or something close to t...
A big Hello to everyone at RV Dreams. This is Steve, of Steve and Liz. I spent 35 years in law enforcement before retiring in 2009. Liz and I ended up in Brunswick, GA on the coast and we really like it here. We started Rv'ing in October of last year when we purchased a 27' TT that we have put about 5000 mil...
Hello everybody. Gary here from WVA. I just bought a 2008 coachman blast 170 for my son and I to use to haul our atv's as we travel around and drag race them on dirt and sand tracks.
Was outside and heard the sound of running water. Took a look and noticed a steady stream of water in a location that is a little bit behind the steps, which would be right under the entranceway. We are on city water and turned it off, but the stream did not stop. Monitoring the fresh water tank but that d...
i am sure you answered this many times, but what do you do for Mail if you want to keep your S&B state as your residence and be legal? Excited to start FTing in May.
Let me begin by saying my DH loves his tools! He had a big Kenndey machinists tool box and a big Snap On tool box. They were/ are full of tools. He is having a difficult time deciding what he should take. While he probably won't do major repairs on our fifth wheel, he is handy and likes to work on some things....
Lordy Mercy--anyone have any experience with the Travel Star Galaxy ? I've never heard of them until the wife pulled 2013 up online. Weighs 8500# 12' tall and 32' long, might be good for 3 seasons? Looks nice on the inside.
Dear Excel Family Members,Peterson Industries, Inc. has been a pillar of the RV industry and our community for nearly 50 years. Founded in 1966 by Vaughn & Leonard Peterson, the Excel brand has survived crisis upon crisis and always bounced back. Beginning with the fuel shortages in 1974, when...
This may not be the best thread to ask this in, but there did not seem to be one specific thread that this question seemed to most apply to. Since this heavily influences my ability to buy an RV... As part of the plan to go full time and buy a truck and 5th wheel, we are trying to limit ourselves to just finan...
We have looked at the "new" Front Bathroom models in several lines of RVs. It occurs to me that the FW, GW & BW tanks for these appear to be positioned in the forward part of some models. Would this design be a cause for higher pin weights or lower basement loading potential? I'm assumin...
We are looking to soon buy our first 5th wheel and are checking out the Carriage Cameo's, NuWa Hitchhikers and Heartland Big Horns. It is interesting to balance the length, weight and budget along with what our needs are in an RV. Big Horns are plentyfull and offer a wide selection to look at. Has anyon...
Good morning, everyone! My wife and I have been working on the decision to go full-time for about a year, now (have posted questions and received much good support from this forum and its members). We will be attending the RV-Dreams educational rally in Sevierville the end of April - first part of May....
Hi everyone. I received a message from Deb....m asking about our first week FT'ing, so here's a little update.We ended up buying a heartland sun dance fifth wheel 3310. I had to have it delivered to lake Piru in Ca. I haven't bought a truck yet, wanted to get 5th first. That will be my next big purchase. T...
i was notified that I bought something on e-bay and paid for it with PayPal, I did not buy it! I've been violated! And I don't like it. i always thought I was being very careful with everthing, but I noticed several days ago that I was receiving unsolicitated e-mails. I had never received what others have...
