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!!
A word about coach electrical protection, service and warranty –Christmas day I get an email from friends that said: “Lost all electrical power in rig.Please call us.”Then a phone number.I call, get some information and we begin trouble shooting over the phone.Seems they have been right in th...
HERE is a video from CBS News of tornado damage done to the Plantation Place RV Park. Thank God, no one was killed, although 11 people lost their life in nearby Garland TX.
Considering the dire predictions for El Niño this winter and spring, would you head to California this January or stay somewhere less prone to floods and mud slides? Rob
I have always been intrigued with mid engine diesel pushers with a rear garage that can take a small car. Does anyone has experience with these coaches or know someone who owns them and their experiences? I have hauled mostly 4 down behind and hated disconnecting to backup, although over the years i le...
I don't have an RV yet but I'm shopping for a bus conversion in the 35'-40' range. I'd like to save $$$ by going toad-free. I'm wondering if anyone else with a large RV is toad free. Thanks for any feedback.
During early retirement, do you pay SS tax, Medicare Tax when drawing from Roth IRA or 401k etc? I pay those on earned income but i am not planning to work during early retirement thanks jim
Hello from Arizona. New to the site. Have been looking thru differant areas and havent found anything on RVing it to Alaska from AZ. Wife and I would like to take that drive the Fall of 2016.
I try to do this every year, but I'm a little late this time.Just wanted to remind folks, that are in the market for an extended warranty, that it's best to purchase before year end. Once Jan 1 rolls around, your RV will be one model year older and premiums will be higher. Also, if you have a unit that is mo...
For those who don't frequent the Escapees forum, I'm posting my question here... After the first of the year, we would like to head to Southern California to visit my wife's brother (lives in La Jolla). We expected sticker shock when looking at RV Parks in the area, but $60 - $90 a night and up is a bit much...
I wonder, what are the appropriate amuonts of Rainy Day funds to have when full timing? How much do you set aside? I am thinking of three categories... 1. Health/Medical for 2 people -this is to cover deductible amount before the insurance kicks in 2. RV+Car/Truck+trailer combo - this is to be used fo...
I am currently planning to start full-timing in the next few years. I am 60-something, single and mostly retired. I live with my Pa, who is 90, and help him take care of his household. I'll be staying put as long as he is with me. (My brother and his son also live with us.) My main hobby is touring on my C...
My black water tank is frozen and I am in ND and there is no RV place open till Jan 5th. I dont have access to the tank to put a heat gun on it. Can someone please help me figure out how to get it unfrozen! -- Edited by azreark on Wednesday 23rd of December 2015 09:37:44 PM
Has anyone been to the Borrego Springs area in the last couple of months? I've heard a few comments from other boondockers in Quartzsite and read on one blog that the rules are changing and camping is only allowed close to the road which is going to force people to camp much closer together than previou...
One of the things I love to do when it's a little too miserable to spend a lot of time outside, or in the evenings, not being very much into TV is Jigsaws, typically minimum 1000 pieces and up. Once you've sorted out your pieces the last thing you want to do is have to sort them all out again and again and agai...
Woohoo! One year from today--July 1, 2016--we'll be full-timers! We first started thinking about this in the spring of 2014, as Cheryl was recovering from one of five surgeries she had that year for early-stage breast cancer. We almost lost her during the first one due to an unexpected complication...
Has any one gone to overnightrvparking.com. or use the site to fine a park. They want $24.00 a year to use the site. is this a fly by night site that take your money and run. If you did use this site tell me more about it. Like to here from you. jt Edit by moderator: Activated website link. Terry-- Edited by T...
Okay I think this may be a longshot, but are there any RR modellers on the forum? I am weighing whether to downsize my hobby or just sell it all and switch to another interest. My vision is to build a modular set-up that could be broken down for storage (if available in an RV or perhaps a toy hauler, though w...
Hi,I guess you can tell I am new here.Will be fully retired in two months at 62. Never had a regular store bought rv,always tented or threw stuff in a van. Been traveling by Amtrak the last decade but wanna stop more along the way at my pace. I don't need anything fancy,I kinda keep it simple.I like the Spri...
We're having a very windy day so we brought the kitchen slide in, therefore reducing the airflow near our C02 detector and the alarm keeps going off. Checked all the propane connections for a third time, especially since we just had a tank filled today. Not a problem when the slide is out but we were th...
Hey y'all, I'm AudreyLynn. I'll start with the bio and go from there. I'm the widow of a retired military veteran, raised 6 kids and have 9 grandchildren. I've been researching the nomadic lifestyle for a few years now and originally thought I wanted to live on the road in a Van. I imagined myself bei...
Merry Christmas! We made our maiden voyage for the Christmas holiday. 7 days in (Christmas Day) the fan on the furnace kicked on. I shut all zones off and the thermostat off and it continues to run. Pulled the fuse it turns off but when placed back in it continues to run. This is a new rig. Any sugges...
Hi all,I'd like your opinions on traveling two different routes from Roswell, NM to Las Vegas. I've attached the two that come up most when plugging in directions in the numerous travel sites. What I'm wondering is if the upper or lower route is more compatible to my Ford 350 diesel dually and 20K tr...
Well we are no longer lurkers on this site! Hooray. We are waiting for the house to sell and we will be on the road! After gathering all of our toys and getting the right vehicles we are ready to hit the road. Looking forward to meeting many of you on the Trail. We are planning on going to the 2016 rally in Te...
Howdy gang. So just wondering if anyone is going this year? Knowing it's a far cry from yester year, we will give it a go the whole month of Jan. I know, who really needs a rock!! ha anyway, just curious, and if ya have been befor or recently what you thought of it. Thanks
Hello RV Dreamers, just want to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Wish you health and happiness for 2016. For those that are dreaming keep the faith and it will happen, for those that are planning to be FT in 2016 I wish you the best. Thanks to Howard & Linda and all the people, for pro...
Truck is white LT with black CM EZ Hauler bed. Has air ride hitch rated at 32k. CC 4X4. Currently in Baton rogue area. Serviced regularly. No dents. 55,000 miles. Asking $34,000. Hitch alone was $2400 and hauler bed 6k installed. Have purchased a 2006 Freightliner Century. No longer need it or can use i...
I have 2 Magnum inverter/chargers and 2 ME-ARC50 remotes for sell. Everything works as designed. 1st inverter/charger is a Magnum pure sine wave Model MS2812 manufactured in 2012 and is rated at 2800 watts. Sells new for $1900 +/_ I am asking $850.00 2nd Inverter/charger is a Magnum modified sine wa...
Hi all, My wife and I have been full timing in our 5er since June this year ( 2015 ). I was wondering what major parts would make sense to have on hand. I was thinking about water pumps and furnace fans etc. Specifically for a 2015 DRV Mobile Suite 38PS3. What is the life expectancy on some of those pa...
It's the week before Christmas and all through the city; everyone was stirring even the kitty. Well; all of a sudden there was such a clatter as vehicles crashed and many were scattered. And all of sudden who should appear; eight large wreckers to make the way clear and an ambulance with medics who rea...
