Buying An RV - RV-Dreams Community Forum

Dave and Denise · Dave and Denise

First time posting a new topic. Short intro, we have been "looking" at trailers for over 10 years and been reading this forum for 5+ years. We are now down to our last year before finally making the big purchase. Currently we are leaning towards something like a new Bay Hill 295RL by Everg...

Dogpatch · Dogpatch

Okay, so the possible new to us diachronic has a 5000lb hitch. My truck I'll be towing is 5600lbs. Can the Reese hitch be modified legally to pull my truck? I know now it can be beefed up but can it be legal and certified or do I have to replace it with a 10000lb hitch? I don't want an issue going down the road!...

Dogpatch · Dogpatch

We are just about to purchase a 2001 Beaver Patriot 40'. We will be towing our Ford F150 4x4. I have never owned a 330hp Cat Diesel and have only had 350hp Cummins. We found the Cummins did fine towing and getting the coach up hills. Do I really gave to worry about the 330 Cat? It doesn't have to be a race car b...

Ric and Rebecca · Ric and Rebecca

hello all, looking at buying a 2006 Southwind 32ft MH. wondering if i could get some feedback on quality and durability from the forum. Is this okay for fulltiming? the home has 37,500 miles and is a Ford V10, gas engine. Would appreciate any and all feedback, pro or con. thanks, ric

dobiqueenx2 · dobiqueenx2

Hello all....since 1999, we've had 2 travel trailers and are current owners of a 2006 Crossroads Cruiser 5th wheel camper....so we're not new to the camper buying experience....we're looking for a possible new one and have gone through many MANY models and done a ton of research online as well....W...

French Bikers · French Bikers

I'm looking to get any relevant info from Canadian people that have purchased their motorhome in the US. Since we have decided that we should become fulltimer in approx 24 months, we're having a closer look to our options regarding our purchase. We already know the type of RV we want for living. I'v...

PIEERE · PIEERE

After a month of serious thought; I did it!!! I bought a new to me 1996 34 ft. RK Western Recreational 25th Anniversary 5er. It has a kitchen table//couch combo slide and one in the Master Bedroom. Enclosed belly and a large storage compartment. Can't believe the storage space on the inside. This w...

TXScubaBugs · TXScubaBugs

Hi all...first time posting so I will give a brief overview. Married, 38, DH is 46, retired from the US Army, but not retired for good. We both can retire when I am 50 with full benefits. I'm a govt employee, he is now a teacher and scuba instructor. We have two 6 month old pug puppies, a 22 year old son, a...

brireey · brireey

Exploring the purchase of a used fifth wheel for first time RVing.Plan to retire and see the country .Our short term plan is to sell the house and travel for 2 years,.after that, who knows.our question is we have the opportunity to buy a 2007 Glendale titanium, 35 ft..seems in great condition..anyone...

HighwayRanger · HighwayRanger

I seem to recall that next year's models will start being discussed/released no later than the summer before. SO, the 2015 models will start to show up in late spring or early summer, and for sure before the October Pomona RV show, right? Roy

PaulandMB · PaulandMB

My wife and I have pretty much determined that we will retire in June of 2017, sell the house and go full time with our daughter who has Down Syndrome. We have had two little hybrids over the last seven years and are looking to take the huge step of moving from a Forest River Solara that can be easily towed w...

cherylbrv · cherylbrv

I know I'm kind of jumping the gun here a little... I tend to overthink things and plan out too far in advance. Then again, if we're blessed with a quick sale (house listed today), it won't be that far out... I have my eye on what seems to be a great 5'er + truck combo but it's located about 3000 miles away (I...

Mr Steve · Mr Steve

Hello, my wife and I recently bought a class C 30' - 1991 Ford Cobra. It is in very good condition, low mileage and well taken care of. When we took it for a test drive the guy we bought it from climbed up on the roof and took the AC cover off so it did not blow off going down the road. When we came back from the t...

Rusty · Rusty

If a 5er weighs 13000k pounds emptyIE delivered weight, about how much weight does one usually add when full timinng ? Thanks for any input. Rusty

brireey · brireey

Looking to full time for a couple of years and was originally looking at a 30 ft fifth wheel. Was thinking 30 ft. For maneuverability and less weight and easier to tow. Would a 35 ft fifth wheel be that much more cumbersome and difficult to handle than a 30 ft? We are just starting in the rv world . Any he...

Bull Rhino · Bull Rhino

Have been looking at getting a newer used 5th Wheel and as I look through the classifieds a couple of the tempting ones have been converted to goose neck hitches, but I've got the standard 5th Wheel Hitch in my truck. How hard is it to convert back to the standard hitch if I decide I like one of these after I...

cherylbrv · cherylbrv

As some of you may know, I've got my eyes on a used 2006 Excel Limited. Still awaiting a few possible deal breaker questions such as whether it has generator prep and 50 amp service. Also, will obviously have it professionally inspected first. I vaguely recall a thread discussing the various types o...

Mr Steve · Mr Steve

Hello all. My wife and I have had different campers off and on through out the years and decided to try an RV. We found a used one in our price range but need some guidance to be sure we are not buying something with a bad history. We found a 1991 Ford Cobra MTRH with a diesel motor . The odd thing is it has 3 whe...

BJBoyer22 · BJBoyer22

Greetings, My wife and I have decided to try full-timing. We've settled on a DP MH towing our Honda CRV vs. a 5th wheel and truck. We're pretty sure that a 40' unit is about the right size, the 38' units seem too small to us. We also like the voluminous storage in DP's, we assume that long periods on the ro...

jrzygrl64 · jrzygrl64

Hello! Bill and I have an appt for our PDI and demo on Saturday! We are so excited! Since our dealer is 2 hours away, we have a reservation at a campground near them to spend the night and try out as much as we can before bringing our new "home" home. I guess what I would like to know is there anyt...

8AMPS · 8AMPS

Hello everyone, Looking at a used 39' fifth wheel, original owner/private seller. I have looked at nadaguides.com and checked online for similar trailers. However, I have found that the price on nadaguides can be inaccurate. I was wondering if there were any other sources for getting an approp...

cherylbrv · cherylbrv

I asked the owner and not having the need for a generator, really didn't know. However, she did provide me with the sales receipt showing the options purchased, and one says "generator box installed". There is also a photo which shows some wires in the box: http://s64.photobucket.co...

tampabikeracer · tampabikeracer

Hello, all! My wife and I are a couple of years away from full timing in a 5th wheel, but I'm starting my research now. I've already narrowed down my choices to 4 different brands, but I'm not sure about trailer length. I did a search on here but didn't find any results on my specific question. Is there...

Mtrecon · Mtrecon

Im sure this has been answered, but I wasn't able to find it. We're looking at buying a Lance slide in camper and not sure how to price it correctly. I'm sure there is a higher percentage mark up on 5th wheels and such, but what would be a reasonable percentage discount to expect with a slide in camper. I kno...

Camper Chronicles · Camper Chronicles

So Lee spent some frustrating time trying to schedule the PDI on our new unit. All three people he talked to strongly discouraged the need for it. I know I know they are fiull of it but I am amazed they are giving us so much trouble. One of them accidentally let slip that we have the unit that was supposed...

Oregonhiker · Oregonhiker

Maybe someone on here can help us with ideas where to search. I have been looking for a 2011 Newmar Ventana 3434. It has a floor plan that we like with the sofa across from the tv. That and we want to upgrade to a diesel from our gas MH. We would like to be a 2011 as it would be financially better than buying a n...

oldyank · oldyank

We recently ordered a new Keystone Alpine 3010RE at the RV show in Dallas. During the process the dealer suggested a treatment for the interior to help deal with stains and spills (we have two dogs - actually they are house trained). They also offer, as part of a package, a treatment for the outside of...

cherylbrv · cherylbrv

Ok, I admit that the light bulb is just not going on over my head with regard to these matters. I must have an extreme mental block. I have read all the guides available, all the posts here, attended a seminar at an RV Dreams rally... but I'm still just not getting it. I am strongly considering the purcha...

BJBoyer22 · BJBoyer22

Greetings, My wife and I going to give full-timing a try. We've decided that a DP MH (w/ a Toad) is the best platform for our situation. We are starting to look at used late model ('09-'12) units. We like the Tiffin Phaeton 40 QTH floor plan - front salon, mid kitchen, rear bedroom, multi slides. It wi...

Tmalloy21 · Tmalloy21

Hello Everyone, I'm going to jump ship, or rather house, and take to the road in an RV full time. It will be just me (single female) with 4 greyhounds :) I will be traveling to different fundraising events across the country to help animal rescues (mainly greyhounds) and will be staying a week or two and...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Windows (Preview) First time posting a new topic. Short intro, we have been "looking" at trailers for over 10 years and been reading this forum for 5+ years. We are now down to our last year before finally making the big purchase. Currently we are leaning towards something like a new Bay Hill 295RL by Everg...	Dave and Denise	10	1514	11:27 AM Apr 9, 2014 by Dave and Denise
	5000lb Hitch? (Preview) Okay, so the possible new to us diachronic has a 5000lb hitch. My truck I'll be towing is 5600lbs. Can the Reese hitch be modified legally to pull my truck? I know now it can be beefed up but can it be legal and certified or do I have to replace it with a 10000lb hitch? I don't want an issue going down the road!...	Dogpatch	4	911	08:27 PM Apr 8, 2014 by Terry and Jo
	CAT 3126 330hp - Enough Horsepower??? (Preview) We are just about to purchase a 2001 Beaver Patriot 40'. We will be towing our Ford F150 4x4. I have never owned a 330hp Cat Diesel and have only had 350hp Cummins. We found the Cummins did fine towing and getting the coach up hills. Do I really gave to worry about the 330 Cat? It doesn't have to be a race car b...	Dogpatch	15	18146	05:34 PM Apr 6, 2014 by Dogpatch
	2006 Southwind Motorhome (Preview) hello all, looking at buying a 2006 Southwind 32ft MH. wondering if i could get some feedback on quality and durability from the forum. Is this okay for fulltiming? the home has 37,500 miles and is a Ford V10, gas engine. Would appreciate any and all feedback, pro or con. thanks, ric	Ric and Rebecca	3	927	03:08 PM Apr 6, 2014 by NOWYO
	Opinions on Primetime Crusaders PLEASE.... (Preview) Hello all....since 1999, we've had 2 travel trailers and are current owners of a 2006 Crossroads Cruiser 5th wheel camper....so we're not new to the camper buying experience....we're looking for a possible new one and have gone through many MANY models and done a ton of research online as well....W...	dobiqueenx2	5	4692	02:23 PM Apr 6, 2014 by Terry and Jo
	Searching for Canadian who bought RV in USA (Preview) I'm looking to get any relevant info from Canadian people that have purchased their motorhome in the US. Since we have decided that we should become fulltimer in approx 24 months, we're having a closer look to our options regarding our purchase. We already know the type of RV we want for living. I'v...	French Bikers	3	1092	10:48 AM Apr 5, 2014 by TRAILERKING
	Jumped in with Both Feet!!! (Preview) After a month of serious thought; I did it!!! I bought a new to me 1996 34 ft. RK Western Recreational 25th Anniversary 5er. It has a kitchen table//couch combo slide and one in the Master Bedroom. Enclosed belly and a large storage compartment. Can't believe the storage space on the inside. This w...	PIEERE	17	1910	11:19 AM Apr 3, 2014 by PIEERE
	Newbies and Questions about the 2014 Coachmen Catalina 243RBS (Preview) Hi all...first time posting so I will give a brief overview. Married, 38, DH is 46, retired from the US Army, but not retired for good. We both can retire when I am 50 with full benefits. I'm a govt employee, he is now a teacher and scuba instructor. We have two 6 month old pug puppies, a 22 year old son, a...	TXScubaBugs	2	1676	03:01 PM Apr 1, 2014 by TXScubaBugs
	Glendale titanium, 2007... (Preview) Exploring the purchase of a used fifth wheel for first time RVing.Plan to retire and see the country .Our short term plan is to sell the house and travel for 2 years,.after that, who knows.our question is we have the opportunity to buy a 2007 Glendale titanium, 35 ft..seems in great condition..anyone...	brireey	6	2397	12:03 PM Apr 1, 2014 by NWescapee
	When are the next year's models introduced? (Preview) I seem to recall that next year's models will start being discussed/released no later than the summer before. SO, the 2015 models will start to show up in late spring or early summer, and for sure before the October Pomona RV show, right? Roy	HighwayRanger	5	3458	10:16 AM Apr 1, 2014 by Selah
	Just beginning the search (Preview) My wife and I have pretty much determined that we will retire in June of 2017, sell the house and go full time with our daughter who has Down Syndrome. We have had two little hybrids over the last seven years and are looking to take the huge step of moving from a Forest River Solara that can be easily towed w...	PaulandMB	26	1547	06:04 AM Mar 30, 2014 by PaulandMB
	Need to be present for inspection? (Preview) I know I'm kind of jumping the gun here a little... I tend to overthink things and plan out too far in advance. Then again, if we're blessed with a quick sale (house listed today), it won't be that far out... I have my eye on what seems to be a great 5'er + truck combo but it's located about 3000 miles away (I...	cherylbrv	4	1130	05:02 PM Mar 29, 2014 by cherylbrv
	Airconditioner cover (Preview) Hello, my wife and I recently bought a class C 30' - 1991 Ford Cobra. It is in very good condition, low mileage and well taken care of. When we took it for a test drive the guy we bought it from climbed up on the roof and took the AC cover off so it did not blow off going down the road. When we came back from the t...	Mr Steve	5	724	11:48 AM Mar 29, 2014 by Clay L
	Weight ? not sure (Preview) If a 5er weighs 13000k pounds emptyIE delivered weight, about how much weight does one usually add when full timinng ? Thanks for any input. Rusty	Rusty	15	3554	01:19 PM Mar 27, 2014 by waltben
	30 ft vs. 35 ft fifth wheel (Preview) Looking to full time for a couple of years and was originally looking at a 30 ft fifth wheel. Was thinking 30 ft. For maneuverability and less weight and easier to tow. Would a 35 ft fifth wheel be that much more cumbersome and difficult to handle than a 30 ft? We are just starting in the rv world . Any he...	brireey	4	1637	01:16 PM Mar 27, 2014 by waltben
	Converting a 5th Wheel back from a Goose Neck hitch to the standard? 5th Wheel 5R 5th wheel hitch goose neck hitch (Preview) Have been looking at getting a newer used 5th Wheel and as I look through the classifieds a couple of the tempting ones have been converted to goose neck hitches, but I've got the standard 5th Wheel Hitch in my truck. How hard is it to convert back to the standard hitch if I decide I like one of these after I...	Bull Rhino	4	2401	07:25 PM Mar 24, 2014 by Terry and Jo
	Thoughts on Z frame (Preview) As some of you may know, I've got my eyes on a used 2006 Excel Limited. Still awaiting a few possible deal breaker questions such as whether it has generator prep and 50 amp service. Also, will obviously have it professionally inspected first. I vaguely recall a thread discussing the various types o...	cherylbrv	11	3970	09:18 AM Mar 23, 2014 by cherylbrv
	Buying a used RV (Preview) Hello all. My wife and I have had different campers off and on through out the years and decided to try an RV. We found a used one in our price range but need some guidance to be sure we are not buying something with a bad history. We found a 1991 Ford Cobra MTRH with a diesel motor . The odd thing is it has 3 whe...	Mr Steve	3	1222	06:08 PM Mar 22, 2014 by bjoyce
	Thoughts on 40' DP vs. 43' DP (Preview) Greetings, My wife and I have decided to try full-timing. We've settled on a DP MH towing our Honda CRV vs. a 5th wheel and truck. We're pretty sure that a 40' unit is about the right size, the 38' units seem too small to us. We also like the voluminous storage in DP's, we assume that long periods on the ro...	BJBoyer22	18	2187	06:00 AM Mar 19, 2014 by folivier
	PDI, demo and first night out! (Preview) Hello! Bill and I have an appt for our PDI and demo on Saturday! We are so excited! Since our dealer is 2 hours away, we have a reservation at a campground near them to spend the night and try out as much as we can before bringing our new "home" home. I guess what I would like to know is there anyt...	jrzygrl64	9	1494	07:03 PM Mar 18, 2014 by RVKevi
	Determing price for private seller/used RV (Preview) Hello everyone, Looking at a used 39' fifth wheel, original owner/private seller. I have looked at nadaguides.com and checked online for similar trailers. However, I have found that the price on nadaguides can be inaccurate. I was wondering if there were any other sources for getting an approp...	8AMPS	4	1169	03:38 AM Mar 18, 2014 by FT Dreamin
	Is this generator ready? (Preview) I asked the owner and not having the need for a generator, really didn't know. However, she did provide me with the sales receipt showing the options purchased, and one says "generator box installed". There is also a photo which shows some wires in the box: http://s64.photobucket.co...	cherylbrv	7	950	06:02 PM Mar 17, 2014 by Lucky Mike
	Storage space in a 34' vs. a 39' 5th wheel (Preview) Hello, all! My wife and I are a couple of years away from full timing in a 5th wheel, but I'm starting my research now. I've already narrowed down my choices to 4 different brands, but I'm not sure about trailer length. I did a search on here but didn't find any results on my specific question. Is there...	tampabikeracer	16	1448	02:01 PM Mar 17, 2014 by The Bear II
	Truck Camper cost (Preview) Im sure this has been answered, but I wasn't able to find it. We're looking at buying a Lance slide in camper and not sure how to price it correctly. I'm sure there is a higher percentage mark up on 5th wheels and such, but what would be a reasonable percentage discount to expect with a slide in camper. I kno...	Mtrecon	2	624	12:38 PM Mar 15, 2014 by Mtrecon
	Trouble scheduling a PDI (Preview) So Lee spent some frustrating time trying to schedule the PDI on our new unit. All three people he talked to strongly discouraged the need for it. I know I know they are fiull of it but I am amazed they are giving us so much trouble. One of them accidentally let slip that we have the unit that was supposed...	Camper Chronicles	12	1855	02:05 PM Mar 14, 2014 by bjoyce
	Frustrated with searching (Preview) Maybe someone on here can help us with ideas where to search. I have been looking for a 2011 Newmar Ventana 3434. It has a floor plan that we like with the sofa across from the tv. That and we want to upgrade to a diesel from our gas MH. We would like to be a 2011 as it would be financially better than buying a n...	Oregonhiker	7	1230	10:37 PM Mar 13, 2014 by Oregonhiker
	Interior and exterior sealants/treatments (Preview) We recently ordered a new Keystone Alpine 3010RE at the RV show in Dallas. During the process the dealer suggested a treatment for the interior to help deal with stains and spills (we have two dogs - actually they are house trained). They also offer, as part of a package, a treatment for the outside of...	oldyank	7	1278	06:56 PM Mar 12, 2014 by Alie and Jims Carrilite
	Help analyzing weight ratings (Preview) Ok, I admit that the light bulb is just not going on over my head with regard to these matters. I must have an extreme mental block. I have read all the guides available, all the posts here, attended a seminar at an RV Dreams rally... but I'm still just not getting it. I am strongly considering the purcha...	cherylbrv	9	1295	06:32 PM Mar 12, 2014 by Terry and Jo
	Quality MH Brands/Models? (Preview) Greetings, My wife and I going to give full-timing a try. We've decided that a DP MH (w/ a Toad) is the best platform for our situation. We are starting to look at used late model ('09-'12) units. We like the Tiffin Phaeton 40 QTH floor plan - front salon, mid kitchen, rear bedroom, multi slides. It wi...	BJBoyer22	13	1873	07:42 AM Mar 10, 2014 by folivier
	Advice Needed on Buying a Class C vs. a Tow Behind class c tow behind rv full time (Preview) Hello Everyone, I'm going to jump ship, or rather house, and take to the road in an RV full time. It will be just me (single female) with 4 greyhounds :) I will be traveling to different fundraising events across the country to help animal rescues (mainly greyhounds) and will be staying a week or two and...	Tmalloy21	8	2862	09:36 PM Mar 5, 2014 by Tmalloy21
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