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!!
We just sent in our payment to join your group at Rally in Oregon in Sept. We've purchased a 2006 Winney 33 Vovage in January, bougth our Ford Fusion tow in February, Went on a golfing vacation with Friends in Utah in March. Put on House on the market end of April. Will close end of July. We will be movin...
We are considering a trip out west with another rving couple, two trucks, two travel trailers. We have never traveled with anyone else before. What kinds of things should we discuss before we take this trip, like speed of travel, eat out or in, state park or resort, etc. We want to still be friends wh...
Hi All This is my first time on the forum. I am planning on hitting the road with my family in a fifth wheel for an extended period of time. I am a christian recording and performing musician and have conections around the country of places that I could perform at. The trip is 2 fold, 1 is to extend the reach a...
Does anyone carry with them a pressure canner? I'm trying to decide if it's worth the room. I don't use it often, but when I do there isn't anything else that will work. I have already checked the depth of my small pressure cooker and it's not tall enough for pint jars. I like to lightly smoke albaco...
My husband and I own a 29' 5th wheel. We bought this RV before my husband had lower back and neck surgeries and it has greatly reduced his abilitly to level the RV. We are thinking of selling the 5th wheel and getting a Class A. Are all Class A's self leveling and if not how do you level them?
I am currently a Direct TV customer for my home and would like to get it in my RV. I do not understand anything about TV reception and before I call Direct TV and they sell me something I do not need, I prefer asking you guys who are more experienced. I have an extra HD receiver at home that I do not really need a...
We are going with our Golden, our cat, and our chihuahua (all 3.5 lbs of him!). The cat part is covered with the litter box (though we still don't know were we will put it), but I am trying to picture how the dog's plan will go. I am picturing waking up, walking the dogs, do whatever we are doing that day (eith...
OK,, we are fulltime but not on the road until Nov. or Dec. We are debating about which car to take as a toad. We have a 2012 jeep wrangler unlimited, lifted with 35" tires (at $350 each) and aftermarket bumpers and winch along with added under armor and rock rails. A fun thing to drive and all ready to...
I have looked and looked and read and read and now I am just plain confused on what back up camera Ishould get for our 5ver.... There are SO MANY choices!I don't want to spend thousands of dollars, I see this unit from Rear View Safety has some good reviews.Is there anyone who has a back up system that ca...
Do you or your spouse have to be 55 or older to become a member of escapee or SKP RV club? I really like the escapee parks and escapee club but my husband isn't 55 until May 2013.
Hi Howard, I know there are already so many wonderful and very useful & informative topics (sections? not sure what you want to refer to them as; "Ask Howard" is one of them). How about (perhaps in the Members only section) something called "Where are You?" so that people w...
We've finally narrowed our search down to a 92-95 Foretravel U300 for our full-time retirement coach. According to the information I've found, theose come in 36' and 40' versions. The basics are the same, and there are only a few floorplans used (two or three for the 36' and usually three for the 40')....
We looked at the Thor Ace 2012 Gas Motorhome 30 foot. I have some questions Does Thor build a sturdy motorhome? We are going to live in it full-time. What problems do Thor motorhomes have? -- Edited by Kevin and Janet on Thursday 9th of August 2012 03:29:05 PM
We took a look at a 98 Monaco Signature today, nice looking coach, some, what appear to be superficial wear, but overall looked good. I do have some questions regarding a few things 1. Under the couch on the drivers side are some HVAC ducts. Is it possible to move these without too much work. 2. How d...
Hey Everyone, My name is Rick. I'm just beginning to seriously consider the Full-Time RV Lifestyle. I was wondering if any of you are in smaller 18-24 foot rigs? I just don't see myself in a 30-40 footer. I'm really wanting to find a simple, uncomplicated and frugal lifestyle. Only looking for roo...
Does anyone use the K12 program? Our state is really strict on keeping up with grade level and testing. I was just wondering if anyone has tried this and what they think. Thanks.
Well I have been lurking on this site now for over a year and I guess its finally time to jump right in. My wife and I have been RV'rs since 2000 and within the last few years started to talk seriously about Full timing. We make an annual trip to Ouray CO from our home in Western NY and stay at the wonderful KOA t...
I had to give up my workamping job due to the extreme heat and humidity. The heart Doctor wanted me to get an ultra-sound done in July. So; moving on; gave the opportunity to come down near the Nashville; TN. VA hospital. I am just getting settled in at Shady Acres RV Park in Lebanon; TN where I will be able t...
Hi everyone! We got back late yesterday after our weekend camping at a COE campground and thought I would share. Corp of Engineer Campgrounds are great. I know Linda and Howard like COE campgrounds also. I probably shouldn't give away my secrets, but another nice one along the Mississippi is nea...
So we got the pilot to stay lit. And we've gone almost 4 months with no hot water issues. Then all of a sudden one day last week -- POOF! No hot water. The pilot is staying lit, but the burner never comes on to heat water. I'm thinking thermostat? But someone told Kevin it might be the thermo-coupler?...
The 2012 HDT Rally will be held at the Kansas State Fairgrounds in Hutchinson, KS October 7-13. This rally is the best place to get educated on heavy tow vehicles, get to drive some, look over all the various things you can do with them - like piggyback cars - and also to see a bunch of fulltimer coaches. In...
Thanks everyone for all your advice, here it is, my long awaited tow vehicle! I thought I was going to buy a 2000 7.3L diesel Ford Excursion in Sacramento, I thought it was a done deal, drove all the way over there, 2 1/2 hours, only to find, they sold it to someone else last night!!! Boo hoo hoo, I was so mad/...
30amp service, Progressive Industries EMS/Power surge protection. Remote EMS/Power unit normally reads between 120 - 122 volts coming in. The other day a funny thing started happening":Reading 120 volts and 4 amps being used. Turned on A/C volts dropped to 110 and amps went up to 14 - afte...
Mary Sunshine wrote: Second, I have fallen in love with the Forest River Columbus 320RS by Palomino. This particular unit has a GVWR of 14,015 lbs. and is a fabulous unit, as far as I can tell. Mary, I was just getting ready to post the same question! DSW and I went to our first RV show in '09 and fell in like...
I just bought a travel trailer and a truck and I am dreaming big dreams. I live in southern NH. Over the last 2 years, I have fallen in love with the desert southwest. The more I visit, the harder it is to leave. And there is so much more to see and do in this great country, I want to explore as much as I can. T...
We are headed to Central Florida (Tampa Area)in March 2013 for three weeks. Our goal is to explore workamp opportunities for the winter of 2014 . We have two questions.Has anyone workcamped in the Central Florida area and could you share where and what your experience was. Does anyone have a campgr...
Hi guys I have just spent a good couple of hours going thru' the threads in this forum and it has been very helpful, added a few links to my favorites bar, thank you! We are just about (3 weeks) to move onto the base Famcamp, where Jay is still working to pay off a few last bills. We could be there for a year...
I am wondering if this option is worth the extra cost. If you have owned rigs with both which did you prefer? Is the upkeep easier on full paint? We hope to keep our rig for a long time so I want one that will look good for years of fulltiming. Thanks, James
I have just spent a good couple of hours going thru' the threads in this forum and it has been very helpful, added a few links to my favorites bar, thank you! We are just about (3 weeks) to move onto the base Famcamp, where Jay is still working to pay off a few last bills. We could be there for a year...
