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!!
Howard, In your recent posting you mentioned that you had not had the kayak out in 6 months and then a few days later you made a reference to riding the bikes for the first time in awhile. As I recall in your earlier postings you would occasionally mention about getting in a run or shooting some hoops. I kno...
I have been trying to decide which kind of dishes to bring with us. We are going to be full-timing as soon as we sell our house. I love to cook and I love dishes. I know I can't bring all my dishes with me, (I have 6 or 7 sets of dishes). My question is which kind of dishes do you use. Plastic, Corelle, Glass or pa...
After a couple of rainy days I opened the trailer to water dripping from the light fixtures, fan and joint in the soft ceiling. Against my better judgement, I called the dealer to schedule a fix but they can't see me til the end of next week and significant rain is forecast Monday. Upon inspecting my fi...
SOLD IT 2000 Monaco Knight 36', 1 slideout, Diesel Pusher 32,000 miles ISB Cummins engine provides power and fuel economy Allison Transmission Exhaust Brake 7.5KW Diesel Generator 1500W Inverter and 4 batteries 6-Newer Goodyear G670 Tires Many options Excellent Condition and ready to go Aski...
I have looked into several RV (Teton for one) that does not have a dealer in my area. If you buy an RV without a close dealer - with another dealer you trust work on it for you?
Howard invited me to post details about our upcoming rally. Here are some of the basics: Who: Anyone who owns a Heartland RVs product What: 2007 International Heartland Owners Rally When: May 31 - June 3, 2007 Where: Elkhart County 4H Fairgrounds, Goshen, Indiana USA Cost: $150 For more info, click h...
My name is Jay Coffman. I met Howard and Linda at a Texas Boomer rally last year at Thanksgiving. We have been RV'ing for about 13 years now, having started out in a pop-up. Of course, like many others, we started camping in a tent, but that old ground gets harder as we get older, so we decided to start with t...
How many of you out there pull heavy 5ers with 3/4T trucks with mods. I know this is a touchy subject but I think there is alot of us. I see them on the road. I pull 20,000 combined with mine and all I have done is a larger trany cooler and had a extra leaf spring put in the rear. It's a 1997 F250HD PSD and it can pul...
Does anyone here use the new Direct Foam product by Dawn to do their dishes in their RV?
When I cook I use a lot of pans, knives, utensils etc. (Sometimes there’s not a clean pan left in the kitchen.) At home it's not a problem washing them in our sink after a meal. (I wash our dishes, glasses, s...
My wife (Wilma) & I live in West Texas, we have been raising grandkids. Son is better & the grandkids are in college so,we are renting the house Jan. 2008 & trying FT-ing. We will work some, & try to see some of this great county, hope to see many of you great people on the roa...
We are Don and Alice Faye Turney, fulltime RVers for two years now; and "most-timers" for a few years before that. We travel with our little dog, Buddy, in an '02 Mt. Aire towing an '02 Jeep Grand Cherokee. You can follow our travels in our journal at http://goodsamclub.mytripjournal.c...
There are many types of systems to connect to the Internet, Datastorm, aircards, WiFi, cell phone adapters.
What type do you use and why did you choose that system?
Best Regards!
Hello fellow RVers. My wife Jerry and I are full timers and have been traveling around our beautiful country since 2001. We have also been workamping since 2003 in TX and CO and have enjoyed it. We have a 40 foot diesel motor home and at this time in her life my wife doesn't want a "stick house" I...
SEE Canadian Newbie under "Introduce Yourself" I found a hot water tank switch and I have water in the holding tank. Before I turn it on, how do I know if there is water in the tank? I have read that the electic element dislikes empty tanks. I have searched the piping for valves to turn on......
Hi everyone, to let you know on my background, first of all, I would like to apologize if my english is not that perfect as I come originally from europe, belgian and french roots but on the other hand I found my roots here, on this continent where I belong now. Former helicopter pilot, and interior decor...
When was the last time and how many miles have passed since you had your wheels greased and your brakes checked on your 5th wheel or trailer? Most recommend 10,000 miles or a year whichever comes first. But really, how long has it been? Honestly we just scheduled our first time in this rig in almost 3 ye...
I just checked today and find my fridge is on the recall list. I called local RV dealership but they are only working on units they sold. I called where I bought our fifth wheel (just in February) and was told they are swamped with recalls. Telephone operator said she would have someone call me back la...
After reading todays RV Dreams we just couldn't resist mentioning the extended choices in campgrounds when you have solar and capability to haul water. Many state and federal campgrounds are beautiful but don't provide hookups and often we find campgrounds with full hookups that aren't availab...
I have a nice, relatively new PC and a laptop. Of course the laptop is "born" to travel on the road, but can a PC survive the jolts, shakes an bumps of RV travel? I have the space for the PC, but would hate to shake it apart while traveling in my MH. What works for you? Best Regards! -- Edited by Ol...
Hi We are JoAnn and Doug Dubrouillet. We have been RVing together for 7 years and have been in all but 2 states, every province and territory in Canada, and 4 Mexican states. We are currently full timers traveling in a Montana 5th Wheel with a Ford F 350 and a standard poodle named Fillmore. We blog d...
Hi Howard and Linda and all, Of course, you dont know me, but I feel like you are old friends! Bet you hear that all the time. I can't tell you how much your website has helped us as we go through this decision making process! You are thorough, that is all I can say! I am struggling with something a...
Fulltiming is the lifestyle where you're supposed to slow down and enjoy life. I know there will be many answers to this question, but I'm trying to get a feel for budgeting for fuel expenses. Currently, we travel an average of 12,000 miles a year and we are not fulltimers, we both still are gainfully...
I wanted to post this sad story that just happened this past week to a couple in their late seventies/early eighties who were in this area on RV trip. They were filling up, and the wife had gone in the station to get a few items, while her husband was waiting his turn to pull forward at pumps and fill up. She...
We left our house for the last time yesterday morning and headed out in the motor home with the Saturn in tow. Our house listing was published in the MLS and sold the same day! I was absolutely floored. We had moved everything out of the house, after discussing all the pros and cons of leaving some furni...
I am currently in serious negotiations for purchasing an 07 Winnebago Journey 39K for our fulltime rig. It is equipped with a sat TV dome (King Dome brand) that is for stationary viewing. It can be upgraded to in motion, which is what I want. The dealer wants $1500 to upgrade, Camping World sells the...
As a full timer, I am sure sometimes you do not have full hook ups. Where do you go to fill your potable water tanks? Do State Parks allow you to fill up there? What about Flying J's, etc. And then how safe is the water???
My hot water heater builds water pressure in my water lines when it is on. Anyone have this problem and how did you fix it. Not easy way to gage but it gets high enough to be noticed when you turn water on. Have pressure regulator on incoming water but builds inside camper not back to faucet. Assume one way v...
We think we have found the one for us for fulltimeing, the Tuscany by Damon, they have two floor plans we like, the one we like best, the 4076 has a smaller shower, even though there is plenty of room for a larger one like in the 4072. So now we have to decide again. Anyone have thoughts on re doing the shower o...
I like to know if anyone as any experience with either Gear Vendor or US Gears under drive auxiliary tranny on a Gas Powered motorhome. I'm thinking of installing a US Gear unit and I'd like to get some input, good or bad. Thx Gummy
Best Regards!
Bet you hear that all the time. I can't tell you how much your website has helped us as we go through this decision making process! You are thorough, that is all I can say! I am struggling with something a...
