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!!
Ok, found out my 5th wheel has a black water tank washout.... A place where you attach a hose and it "rinses" the black water tank clean. They also sell these 3 ft long wand looking thingy's you connect to your water hose and put it down in the toilet and that is supposed to clean out the tank. My...
Hello! My wife and I are finally going to purchase a camper in the next few weeks. She's never been in one and my only experience is a vague memory of a fishing trip in Dad's camper when we were young. We have a few ideas on what we're looking for but have no idea of what would work best for our family. We th...
We had planned to wait until our home sold, but found a deal that we don't want to pass up. So on Saturday, we are traveling 5 hours to purchase our new full-time home. It's exciting and scary all at the same time! We'll go back in a few weeks later to actually take possession and do our walk thru. But thi...
We've had a Pressure Pro system for about 6 years now. It's giving us some issues and we feel it's time for a replacement system. Suggestions on which brand is now the preferred system. Thanks!
Just wondering... with the major cutbacks going on due to the sequestering, funds have been cut from the Federal parks and BLM lands. Is anyone experiencing any fallout from this yet?
Hey all. I'm about to start touring again (full time) in an RV with my traveling art gallery. It'll include me, a 48lb American Staffordshire Terrier, and my small bike. The art gallery is self-contained with free-standing walls that are about 3' wide and 6' tall, stack-able and flat. The materials w...
Last fall I asked this group how to find the valve for the fresh water tank on our Mobile Suite 36' 06. Not only did they correctly precisely explain it all but add detailed pictures of the area. Now that's what I call a valuable friend. Thank you so very much for this venue to help us all keep these beauti...
My how plans for buying an RV change! We would appreciate hearing from Trilogy owners: the good, the bad and the ugly. I have read previous posts on them, but they are a few months old, and would like to hear how the traveling is and living in the Trilogy is for you owners. We have changed our focus from the D...
Unused, still in the shipping wrapper, ADCO 22844 Travel Trailer Cover! These list for over $400 new! This is listed on Craigslist with photos: https://post.craigslist.org/manage/3700604028 Features & Benefits Protect your investment with the most durable universal-fit RV cover on the...
Newbie 5th wheel owner, purchased Aug 2012.We winterize and walk away, returning in the spring for campground lakeside fun. Upon arrival this spring, I found wet carpet along bedroom floor edges (wet under windows and head of bed) some wrinkling of wallpaper under windows. How do I trouble shoot...
Phase 1 is installing an inverter next week and would like opinions on the best place to locate. The design is based on Jack and handybob Information. The equipment, magnum 2012, tristar 45, & 600ah of lifeline batteries. the choices are to locate in the front compartment or the basement. The...
Has anyone driven a big RV (39’ 5er) on California Route 190 all the way through Death Valley National Park?I’m particularly interested in the most western part of the road in the western part of the park.There seems to be a number of switchbacks there and so any info on that would be appreciated.I h...
why is their 2 pin positions on a class 5 receiver? one is about 1 inch from the other just wondering, I allways used the one that puts the receiver in the hitch more.
So we have four big dogs, and I never leave home without a supply of poop bags. I want to be known as a good and responsible pet owner. Met some people walking their two dogs past our site last night. I watched both of their dogs poop in the mulch and then he proceeded to cover it up with his foot, burying it...
Where do you sleep? Normally in the same place all the time? The bunk over the cab if you've a Class C? Or maybe the couch while on the road and then a double/queen when parked for a while? Or?? My needs are a little bit different than most because I do carry stock to sell. Before the weight police get th...
Hello everyone, DH and I are in the early stages of purchasing a 5th wheel for snowbirding in either this winter or next. I have been active on a few other rv forums. While it appears that this forum is shows some favoritism toward DRV products, I understand there is a wealth of experience and knowledge h...
We need your help with info on this 5th wheel. We spotted this unit setting in someones yard and had to take a look.There is also a 2002 Chevy Silverado 2500HD extened cab 6.0L with the 5th wheel. Owner is asking $19,500 for both. He bought it from the widow of a friend. They pulled it to Florida every wint...
So fellow RV Dreamers, I know I can rely on you to give good advice, so here it goes; A friend in Portland, OR area is looking at a 1997 Airbus, 31' with 20,000 miles on it. She has never RVed and would be traveling by herself as her husband will not go with her. She would like an RV to travel with her dogs as s...
Just wondering if any of you know much about the Heartland Sundance. Been looking online and at dealerships and seem to be drawn to this fifth wheel. We like the layouts and the price but was wondering if they are actually good for full time living. We still have 4 years to go before we can full time but li...
I am a full time RVer living in a 35 foot fifth wheel with two slides pulled by a Dodge 2005 Ram 3500 4 x 4 with a 6 speed manual transmission and a Hillsboro Aluminum Bed. That was for the Gear Heads out there. I travel with two very spoiled Dachshund boys; Danny and Scrotum. My first rig was purchased in 1995...
I am thinking about going Full Time I have never Rv'ed or civilian camped before. but with the limited income from disability it seems the only wise choice. I am single with Adult kids and a brother and sister out in Cal I figure i can winter down their and summer up in Wis way. I spent most of my working life...
Hello Everyone! I've been watching and reading from the sidelines for months. My husband and I are ready to full-time starting July 1st. We have a 39' Meridian Diesel Pusher with an 18' trailer, Convertible Mazda Miata and 2 sport bikes. We sold our house and close on May 31. I'm scared and excited abou...
After spending the last few months in hard water areas Diane finally said to me a couple days ago,,,, I'm tired of the hard water. I want you get a water softner and you know how you always go overboard on what you get,,,, well don't change your ways on this LOL!!
Hi Everyone! Does anyone have experience with Onstar, or Orion? I'm setting up the new Class A, and since I have already had experience with flat tires in the middle of nowhere, with no cell reception, I thought this might be a good idea. (Also, ever deal with AAA or Good Sam recently? If you can't come u...
Hi! It is me and my two tiny micro-teacup dogs in tow (Elliot and Muffin). I've been looking at everything from the Chalet hardside popups to the TravelManor folding RV to the Chalet Truck Camper to used Class C's. I don't feel safe tent camping anymore but I want to feel comfortable driving whatever i...
My wife, Carol Ann, and I left Texas about 3 weeks ago in our '07 Fleetwood Discovery. We are both retired pharmacists, natives of Georgia but have also lived in Alabama, Illinois, and now Texas. We left Nacogdoches, TX last month and are now in Virginia where we have been touring Civil War battlefie...
We are Jim and Jeanne from Texas. Been summer RVing for the last 10 years. Plan to spend the summer in Bernalillo NM this summer. Have a 5th wheel and an f 250 pickup. Both retired during that time. Jeanne likes casinos and I like gun ranges. We have 2 dogs. We bought a new 5th wheel this spring. We have a hous...
OK, I'm gonna give the phone psychic thing another go... done it before, I understand Tarot cards, and my background in psychology and counseling, common sense and intuition make me a viable candidate. Last time I did it, was maybe 10 years ago... most of the action is after 11 PM PST, so staying up lat...
