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!!
Before I go blow a lot of money, I wanted to get some feedback if possible from people who may be in a similar situation or who can give some insight.. and reassurance. :) To keep it to the point we aren't looking to be full timers, we are looking to spend the weekends.. maybe once a month, twice a month and t...
Our friend and fellow full-timer, Kyle Henson, just posted this great write-up on Affordable Care Act open enrollment and many other health insurance issues related to RVers. Check it out.RVer Guide To ACA Open Enrollment 2016
Hi, Looking for your advice. This one is pointed to folks that own or owned a Newmar Dutch Star. 1. On a 43 foot home, is it critical to have the 3rd AC unit vs 2? 2. Any opinions on having the 1/2 bath option? 3. Anyone know when the NADA value drops in a given year...is it once a year...or continuously throu...
We are currently in Hershey PA learning as much as we can about the various RV options out there. We are narrowing our choices and as of this morning, are thinking of a 30' class C. My question for the group is, are prices at the show truly "rock bottom", or is there room for negotiation? I check...
Hello All.. I’m in a bit of a jam. I was living in the New Jersey shore area just north of Long Beach Island. I was there when Sandy struck, and as I had just retired, I was helping people try to get back in their homes. My own home was water damaged, and between that and the work I was doing, I developed a severe...
We had our sights set on McKinney State Park near Austin toward the end of this week, but the park's site says they are closed due to flooding. The only military park (I'm retired Army) near Austin is at an NG installation and seems to be mostly filled with active guard and reserve folks. Anyone familiar...
Our wheel bearing broke Friday night as we were traveling I-40 in eastern California. These are bearings that are sealed and require no maintenance, our service shop has said we did nothing wrong and we were very lucky that Dale saw the sparks flying out of the back end of the 5th wheel and was able to ge...
The exterior height of travel trailers seems to be much less than 5th wheels or Class A's. Why is this? Seems like they're losing something with opportunities for additional interior height and/or basements.
Who are you using ? are you happy with the services they profile? If you could change services who would you go with? Thank you Chris. OH... looking for a county there that does not have a wheel tax.
Hi All. We have now made our decision on the new 5er!!! Super excited... super scared... I need to decide on whether we purchase the extended warranty or not, and if so, which one??? Any advice will be appreciated. Thanks in advance...
Another breakdown Ironically, our only other breakdown that required towing in April, we were in this same Tri-State (CA/AZ/NV) area and we had a not so good initial experience with Coach Net and a local towing company that I had started a thread about at that time. http://rv-dreams.activeboard....
I am new to 5th wheel ownership but pulled new 5th wheel trailers from the manufacturers in Elkhart In. to dealers around the country and into Canada for a year. We live in the Phoenix metro area but are building a home in the White Mountains area of Arizona on 2.5 acres where we will move to probably next...
Last April we were enroute to the Lake Mead area when our truck engine failed as we were towing out of Laughlin NV, ended up spending a month in the area waiting for an engine replacement. Ironically, Friday night, while we were enroute to the Grand Canyon our wheel bearing failed on the 5th wheel and we...
Almost ready to full time! Doing research on establishing domicile and have a question I haven't seen addressed. We live in Ohio and for health insurance reasons we would like to at least for now retain Ohio domicile. After sale of house, if we use daughter's address in Indiana for mail delivery, wo...
Has anybody ever had repairs done by North Trail RV in Fort Myers FL? We need to have our slide topper cloth replaced and also need a little fiberglass repair/painting under our 5ver bedroom after some damage on our Alaskan tour this summer. North Trail is pretty close but I have no experience with them...
Happiness on the results of my HDL; LDL & Triglycerides from my blood work on the 16th at the VA. All in the good range! Had my flu shot and getting approved for an eye exam and a referral to get surgery for an impinged nerve in my elbow by my PCP. The Va healthcare system has been doing a great job for this...
We have a patriot system for braking the toad. It's required in Michigan. It sets up fine, and after about 20 minutes we get an error message on the monitor. Any thoughts?
Well I have completed my inaugural 1st year full-timing and looking into my next home. After I sold my house, the only thing I miss is my woodworking shop. So I need to get myself a toy hauler for my 2nd "tin can" home. My question goes out to the woodworkers and the workshop people of the commun...
We plan to buy used but a quuizical thing happened yesterday. While looking at our local camping world yesterday we found a used 2015 in the fllorplan that we love. Rear living with oposing slides. When we asked about price the sales manager told us the price then said that they have an identical 2016 fo...
I moved this from an old topic because it came up in a relevant Google search I was doing for propane tank gauges. I agree with most views that using the automatic switching manifold system for my dual tank system is the most reliable way to see gas needs. However the manufacturers of my Keystone TT in the...
Am hoping to go full time (solo) in the spring and am looking at a TT. I'm not sure I'm ready to sell my house (those pesky grandchildren I see all the time ) so have decided to get a TT rather than a 5er. If I like it, will sell my house in 2 years and upgrade. Since I love camping, I think I'll love living in a T...
Oh my gosh! We are sooooooo excited! Our loan came through today on our Fiver! We are soon (within 30 days) to be the proud owners of a Heritage Glen 337BAR!!!!!! We are so happy - extra happy because we got great terms on our loan! It will take over 30 days before we can actually pick it up - which is goo...
Along with my 14yr golden retriever, Nugget, we are starting our 2nd year full-time living in a fancy tin can. I sold my 3BR house in the Tampa area last year, got rid of a TON of junk & bought myself an RV to live in. I am out here in the Denver area to be nearer my 2yr Great-grand daughter. This will also...
We're thinking of replacing our Sealand toilet. Not only is this the 2nd time in a year we have to replace the gasket, but it doesn't give a lot of water pressure, and there isn't even any water that flows in the front of the bowl. Can anyone recommend a good brand that's easy to install, easy to get replac...
Hello all, Well, our house finally sold after 5 long years!! We are so excited. We purged a lot!! We kept a few things which are in storage, and the rest of our furniture and stuff went to the kids! We will spend one more winter in Alberta then the winter of 2016 we will start our fulltime travels It is k...
I hope this is the right place for introduction. We, Tom & Janey & Rosie the Rock & Roll retriever just acquired a 2001 Gulfstream Class A DP (Rose' new dog house) Upgrade from 1995 Winnie Adventurer. I've been reading a thread about fire arms and RVs on this site and have been impressed wit...
We owe a great deal to all the RV Dream veterans and founders. Feeling a bit guilty that once we started full-timing, we have not been on the forum. We moved in to our motorhome 1 June and I am still juggling work, family commitments and the RV lifestyle. We have traveled from Maryland to Alabama to Cal...
I just got through winterizing my 2014 Keystone Laredo TT and ran 100' of BriskHeat heat tape & insulation on the pipes. This increased the diameter of the where the PEX piping was run, so that when I went to put the undercarriage thin membrane (like 1/8" thick) back on, it came up about 2-3&qu...
I'm planning to make the decision in the coming months. I've been stuck on the combo of new travel trailer and used pickup, but I want to revisit the idea of a Class A because it would have some advantages. The disadvantage is that I'd have to buy used, my top budget would be about $25K and a $5K repair budg...
