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earthmommy · earthmommy

Hoping someone can tell me...does a dealer have to disclose if an RV they are selling was a former rental unit? Buying one that was a rental doesn't seem like a great idea to me...Heaven only knows what kind of abuse it's taken or how well things have really been maintained. Thanks for any input!

Bobc · Bobc

Hi Everybody I am still 18 months to 2 years away from making my purchase of our new home on Wheels but i do reseach things to death, so i want to get it right the first time. I know thats just a dream but i can try! We have been RVing of some kind for over 30 years, so we do have some understanding of what make...

earthmommy · earthmommy

Just curious about this. So many class B models have couches that fold into very uncomfortable looking sofa beds. I know a must have for me will be a real, quality mattress. Does anyone know of any models that come with one, or can you steer me toward info on modifying a layout to accommodate one? Thatnks...

earthmommy · earthmommy

http://www.ebay.com/itm/used-rv-2001-Jamboree-23B-short-nice-Class-C-22k-miles-rear-kitch-Free-Delivery-/131127585911?forcerrptr=true&hash=item1e87d02c77&item=131127585911&pt=RVs_Campers

Kevin and Janet · Kevin and Janet

We tried and our RV loan got turned down. Whine! Whine! I guess its not time for us to own a RV. Southeast financial recreational vehicles in Texas didn't like our numbers. What to do better? Pay down more debt the sacrifice I'm not good at sacrifice but I better get there if I want a RV lifestyle. I...

Boxrkisses · Boxrkisses

Hey Everyone....We are looking at buying a new camper to live in while we are building our house plus using it to vacation in. In the past we have only owned a toy hauler and really didnt check it out very carefully before we bought it. Although, we enjoyed it and had no problems with it. Now that we will b...

Airplane Guy · Airplane Guy

I have been researching DPs and have come to the realization the my BH isn't going to full time however; I travel quite a bit anyway and will use it in my business staying for months at a time. So....being by myself most of the time in a 45' motorhome.....Is having a slide/s a big difference? There is a big...

TOMMASO · TOMMASO

I did a 180 and put a deposit on this Bighorn 5er this weekend. I found it at Great Outdoors RV center in Fulton, NY GVWR 16,000 lbs. / dry weight 11,000 lbs. / hitch weight 1960 lbs. A one owner unit, in very good shape. Im looking for opinions now for a tow vehicle. What I know now is I want a diesel 3/4 or one to...

Mark V · Mark V

Still mulling over the possibilities, and have started seriously looking at the 2014 Nexus Ghost in the 34' configuration. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYkp300FDfk I prefer this unit over the 36' because of the smaller footprint, which = easier maneuverability, and because it comes with t...

TOMMASO · TOMMASO

I've been looking for a 1999 Monaco, Diplomat diesel pusher, for the last eleven months. This Bounder jumped up for sale at The Alpin Haus RV dealer in Amsterdam, NY -- I live in Simsbury, Ct. Questions; Anybody know any history about the RV? Fleetwood? Or the dealer? Any history on the Ford Triton V1...

kathy395 · kathy395

Hello, I am new to this forum. I have tried to search for threads on the location of the TV in a MH. But, I can't find anything that answers the questions I have. About 12 years ago we had sold our house and bought a 5 wheel and full timed in it for 2 years. For the past 10 years we have been living in a house. We a...

baysailor · baysailor

Does anyone have any experience with a winnebago lite 5ver

WendysPhotos · WendysPhotos

I am pretty sure this is Will Smiths 'old motor home'. He had a new one built it was featured on the Today show not to long ago. I use the term Motor home in a tongue and cheek manor here. But it would be fun to stay in. Terrible to try and find RV parks with space for it though. http://www.rvtrader.com/l...

Mark V · Mark V

The more I look, the more options I come up with. Initially we were of a mind that a 5er was the way to go for us. I wanted to maximize our living and storage space, but the units that interested us were all behemoths, and I wanted to keep the overall footprint somewhere between 32' & 34'. So I decided aga...

BillyandKris · BillyandKris

Anyone had experience with following dealers? Thunder RV in LaGrande, OR Nelson's RV in Boise, ID Travelland in Lewiston, ID Humphrey RV in Grand Junction, CO Broadmoor RV in Pasco, WA RV's Northwest in Spokane, WA Have read excellent reviews on all these. We are not so much concerned with service s...

cherylbrv · cherylbrv

Ok, I've seen some threads discussing the comfort level (or lack thereof) of watching a tv in a MH that's mounted above the windshield (you have to strain your neck or sit sideways to view). Here's another (probably dumb) question.... I noticed when looking at photos, that the privacy curtains are u...

Melissa · Melissa

Hi and thank you to all who welcomed me so kindly.. I thought I would start by asking an easy question. What is the difference between a "light" 5th wheel and a regular one? In order to get what we want and buy the largest RV that we can afford, (afterall this will be our only home) we want an RV t...

SnowGypsy · SnowGypsy

We were at rv.trader today looking for something totally different but came across the new Vegas by Thor. I'm aware that some don't regard Thor favorably, but that aside, this really is SO much different. They are calling it a RUV, Recreational Utility Vehicle. It is a Class A body on a Ford chassis...

WendysPhotos · WendysPhotos

Hello all, We have been looking at diesel motorhomes and have found a FRED (front end diesel) that we like. I do realize that if it has to be worked on they will need to come inside. I can live with that if it is the one we like, but does anyone have any other insight on one? Wendy

gypsymaus · gypsymaus

DH and I now own 5th RV. We have had varied experiences purchasing them all. I wanted to share a good experience with y'all. We learned of a motorhome for sale on consignment at a dealer in Flint Texas. I went to the website which is Go Play RV. There were several excellent photos of the motorhome and it wa...

Dreamsopen · Dreamsopen

Is any one living full time in one of these? We are looking a one of these as our new home and being new to this we are trying to connect to people that are doing it. So if anyone has some advise or suggestions we are all ears.

W

My wife and I are looking to get a new 5th wheel and we wanted to put our own bed in it since we just purchased. Doe any one out there have one in their 5th wheel that can give me more information.

Jimtoo · Jimtoo

Hi all, I'm giving serious consideration to becoming a full-timer before next winter but would have to buy a cheap, old RV. I can't afford much. The plan would be to hang out up north in the summer then escape to the south for the winter. I've a ways to go before I can collect SS so I have to continue wor...

2 KOZs · 2 KOZs

Hello - Well, we bought our 5th wheel a week ago. We put a deposit down and the dealer is keeping it/storing it untii decent weather. We are in upper midwest. What a winter! Our question -- They fed ex'd the contract for us to sign for final purchase and rest of money. The contract simply lists the...

LifeRenewed · LifeRenewed

Hi everyone I am a first timer gonnabe here soon. I have a budget between 45 and 50 grand for the truck and the 5th wheel and want the most for my money. Now this is cash mind you, I do not want any loan payments etc and I have no problem buying used. What I really need to know is are there brands to gravitate to or...

cherylbrv · cherylbrv

I did a search here and the last rating of this company was back in 2007. I wonder if anyone has any new experiences to report regarding buying a rig at Lazy Days in FL?

Our_Time · Our_Time

Hi I have been in search of a motorhome for some time and it seems the diesel's in our price range are pretty beat up so far. I found a pretty good by on a 2006 Monaco lapalma 37.5' v-10 gas tripple slide. This seems a little long and heavy for a v-10 ford chassis. The owner says it is a 2006 and some of the p...

Grannadi · Grannadi

After two years of looking and planning, we finally got our PT retirement home on wheels! Lots to do and plan, but we can see the light at the end of the tunnel! Planning to snowbird in Mission, TX. Any of you stay there? Looks like a blast in the 55+ RV communities!

rgrrmg · rgrrmg

Well I did it and I'm happy, I had it inspected at an RV shop not far from where I bought it. They only found a few small things that needed to be fixed like the Smoke detector needing a new battery among a few others. It is a 1998 Fleetwood Flair 26ft with 19500 miles. I drove it home (170 miles) and it had lots o...

SnowGypsy · SnowGypsy

Not sure this is the right area to post this but I think many have the concern about handling the RV set-up that they purchase on the road. I know that I must be able to handle it as well as my husband so I'm thinking small. I'm also thinking small because I read so many posts in other forums where people are...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Used RVs & Prior Rentals (Preview) Hoping someone can tell me...does a dealer have to disclose if an RV they are selling was a former rental unit? Buying one that was a rental doesn't seem like a great idea to me...Heaven only knows what kind of abuse it's taken or how well things have really been maintained. Thanks for any input!	earthmommy	0	734	03:15 AM Mar 5, 2014 by earthmommy
	Research new 5th wheel trailers for full time use (Preview) Hi Everybody I am still 18 months to 2 years away from making my purchase of our new home on Wheels but i do reseach things to death, so i want to get it right the first time. I know thats just a dream but i can try! We have been RVing of some kind for over 30 years, so we do have some understanding of what make...	Bobc	29	2789	07:31 PM Mar 3, 2014 by HighwayRanger
	Class Bs with a real mattress? (Preview) Just curious about this. So many class B models have couches that fold into very uncomfortable looking sofa beds. I know a must have for me will be a real, quality mattress. Does anyone know of any models that come with one, or can you steer me toward info on modifying a layout to accommodate one? Thatnks...	earthmommy	3	1059	11:56 PM Mar 1, 2014 by earthmommy
	How old is too old? And a Fleetwood question. (Preview) http://www.ebay.com/itm/used-rv-2001-Jamboree-23B-short-nice-Class-C-22k-miles-rear-kitch-Free-Delivery-/131127585911?forcerrptr=true&hash=item1e87d02c77&item=131127585911&pt=RVs_Campers	earthmommy	7	1486	11:53 PM Mar 1, 2014 by earthmommy
	Loan got turned down! Rv Loans RV dream Financial disaster (Preview) We tried and our RV loan got turned down. Whine! Whine! I guess its not time for us to own a RV. Southeast financial recreational vehicles in Texas didn't like our numbers. What to do better? Pay down more debt the sacrifice I'm not good at sacrifice but I better get there if I want a RV lifestyle. I...	Kevin and Janet	11	5423	11:42 PM Mar 1, 2014 by earthmommy
	Thoughts PLease....Anyone know anything about Heartland Trail Runners? (Preview) Hey Everyone....We are looking at buying a new camper to live in while we are building our house plus using it to vacation in. In the past we have only owned a toy hauler and really didnt check it out very carefully before we bought it. Although, we enjoyed it and had no problems with it. Now that we will b...	Boxrkisses	1	1516	08:19 PM Mar 1, 2014 by kb0zke
	Slide or No Slide? (Preview) I have been researching DPs and have come to the realization the my BH isn't going to full time however; I travel quite a bit anyway and will use it in my business staying for months at a time. So....being by myself most of the time in a 45' motorhome.....Is having a slide/s a big difference? There is a big...	Airplane Guy	21	3670	06:49 AM Feb 28, 2014 by Airplane Guy
	2007 BigHorn by Hartland 3600RL fifth wheel (Preview) I did a 180 and put a deposit on this Bighorn 5er this weekend. I found it at Great Outdoors RV center in Fulton, NY GVWR 16,000 lbs. / dry weight 11,000 lbs. / hitch weight 1960 lbs. A one owner unit, in very good shape. Im looking for opinions now for a tow vehicle. What I know now is I want a diesel 3/4 or one to...	TOMMASO	4	1386	06:00 PM Feb 27, 2014 by Zeek
	Super Duper C (Preview) Still mulling over the possibilities, and have started seriously looking at the 2014 Nexus Ghost in the 34' configuration. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYkp300FDfk I prefer this unit over the 36' because of the smaller footprint, which = easier maneuverability, and because it comes with t...	Mark V	15	2147	09:37 PM Feb 23, 2014 by Mark V
	2000 Bounder by Fleetwood Model 36S-Gas Triton V10-with 18,500 miles? For $26,235 inc's taxes (Preview) I've been looking for a 1999 Monaco, Diplomat diesel pusher, for the last eleven months. This Bounder jumped up for sale at The Alpin Haus RV dealer in Amsterdam, NY -- I live in Simsbury, Ct. Questions; Anybody know any history about the RV? Fleetwood? Or the dealer? Any history on the Ford Triton V1...	TOMMASO	9	2309	09:09 AM Feb 23, 2014 by bjoyce
	TV location in MH (Preview) Hello, I am new to this forum. I have tried to search for threads on the location of the TV in a MH. But, I can't find anything that answers the questions I have. About 12 years ago we had sold our house and bought a 5 wheel and full timed in it for 2 years. For the past 10 years we have been living in a house. We a...	kathy395	5	1052	02:24 PM Feb 22, 2014 by kb0zke
	Winnebago lite 26 fwrks (Preview) Does anyone have any experience with a winnebago lite 5ver	baysailor	0	980	03:18 PM Feb 20, 2014 by baysailor
	When Money is no object. Buy Will Smiths MotorHome (Preview) I am pretty sure this is Will Smiths 'old motor home'. He had a new one built it was featured on the Today show not to long ago. I use the term Motor home in a tongue and cheek manor here. But it would be fun to stay in. Terrible to try and find RV parks with space for it though. http://www.rvtrader.com/l...	WendysPhotos	2	1063	10:39 PM Feb 19, 2014 by bjoyce
	Storage Space (Preview) The more I look, the more options I come up with. Initially we were of a mind that a 5er was the way to go for us. I wanted to maximize our living and storage space, but the units that interested us were all behemoths, and I wanted to keep the overall footprint somewhere between 32' & 34'. So I decided aga...	Mark V	16	1440	07:50 PM Feb 17, 2014 by Mark V
	Choosing a Dealer (Preview) Anyone had experience with following dealers? Thunder RV in LaGrande, OR Nelson's RV in Boise, ID Travelland in Lewiston, ID Humphrey RV in Grand Junction, CO Broadmoor RV in Pasco, WA RV's Northwest in Spokane, WA Have read excellent reviews on all these. We are not so much concerned with service s...	BillyandKris	10	1327	10:54 AM Feb 11, 2014 by NWescapee
	MH Tv watching question (Preview) Ok, I've seen some threads discussing the comfort level (or lack thereof) of watching a tv in a MH that's mounted above the windshield (you have to strain your neck or sit sideways to view). Here's another (probably dumb) question.... I noticed when looking at photos, that the privacy curtains are u...	cherylbrv	14	1703	06:49 PM Feb 6, 2014 by kb0zke
	light weight (Preview) Hi and thank you to all who welcomed me so kindly.. I thought I would start by asking an easy question. What is the difference between a "light" 5th wheel and a regular one? In order to get what we want and buy the largest RV that we can afford, (afterall this will be our only home) we want an RV t...	Melissa	5	1274	10:37 AM Feb 4, 2014 by Bill and Linda
	New Concept RV - Vegas by Thor (Preview) We were at rv.trader today looking for something totally different but came across the new Vegas by Thor. I'm aware that some don't regard Thor favorably, but that aside, this really is SO much different. They are calling it a RUV, Recreational Utility Vehicle. It is a Class A body on a Ford chassis...	SnowGypsy	6	2958	01:24 PM Feb 2, 2014 by Dog Folks
	FRED any really bad thoughts (Preview) Hello all, We have been looking at diesel motorhomes and have found a FRED (front end diesel) that we like. I do realize that if it has to be worked on they will need to come inside. I can live with that if it is the one we like, but does anyone have any other insight on one? Wendy	WendysPhotos	5	1188	09:23 AM Feb 1, 2014 by WendysPhotos
	Sharing A Great RV Purchasing Experience (Preview) DH and I now own 5th RV. We have had varied experiences purchasing them all. I wanted to share a good experience with y'all. We learned of a motorhome for sale on consignment at a dealer in Flint Texas. I went to the website which is Go Play RV. There were several excellent photos of the motorhome and it wa...	gypsymaus	5	1403	08:40 AM Jan 30, 2014 by gypsymaus
	Cedar Creek or Palomino Columbus Front Living (Preview) Is any one living full time in one of these? We are looking a one of these as our new home and being new to this we are trying to connect to people that are doing it. So if anyone has some advise or suggestions we are all ears.	Dreamsopen	16	2809	09:30 PM Jan 27, 2014 by Dreamsopen
	Tempur-Pedic (Preview) My wife and I are looking to get a new 5th wheel and we wanted to put our own bed in it since we just purchased. Doe any one out there have one in their 5th wheel that can give me more information.	W	8	3680	03:09 PM Jan 26, 2014 by W
	Buying an old RV (Preview) Hi all, I'm giving serious consideration to becoming a full-timer before next winter but would have to buy a cheap, old RV. I can't afford much. The plan would be to hang out up north in the summer then escape to the south for the winter. I've a ways to go before I can collect SS so I have to continue wor...	Jimtoo	11	1818	09:50 AM Jan 25, 2014 by Lucky Mike
	Signing contract for new rig (Preview) Hello - Well, we bought our 5th wheel a week ago. We put a deposit down and the dealer is keeping it/storing it untii decent weather. We are in upper midwest. What a winter! Our question -- They fed ex'd the contract for us to sign for final purchase and rest of money. The contract simply lists the...	2 KOZs	5	1073	01:51 PM Jan 22, 2014 by 2 KOZs
	In the Market for a truck and 5th wheel but I am on a budget Suggestions? (Preview) Hi everyone I am a first timer gonnabe here soon. I have a budget between 45 and 50 grand for the truck and the 5th wheel and want the most for my money. Now this is cash mind you, I do not want any loan payments etc and I have no problem buying used. What I really need to know is are there brands to gravitate to or...	LifeRenewed	8	1436	05:15 PM Jan 21, 2014 by NWescapee
	Lazy Days - FL (Preview) I did a search here and the last rating of this company was back in 2007. I wonder if anyone has any new experiences to report regarding buying a rig at Lazy Days in FL?	cherylbrv	27	3073	08:00 PM Jan 19, 2014 by kb0zke
	Monaco lapalma (Preview) Hi I have been in search of a motorhome for some time and it seems the diesel's in our price range are pretty beat up so far. I found a pretty good by on a 2006 Monaco lapalma 37.5' v-10 gas tripple slide. This seems a little long and heavy for a v-10 ford chassis. The owner says it is a 2006 and some of the p...	Our_Time	15	8126	06:19 PM Jan 18, 2014 by Bill and Jodee
	Dream beginning to happen! (Preview) After two years of looking and planning, we finally got our PT retirement home on wheels! Lots to do and plan, but we can see the light at the end of the tunnel! Planning to snowbird in Mission, TX. Any of you stay there? Looks like a blast in the 55+ RV communities!	Grannadi	5	1130	04:28 PM Jan 17, 2014 by bjoyce
	Bought an RV...finally (Preview) Well I did it and I'm happy, I had it inspected at an RV shop not far from where I bought it. They only found a few small things that needed to be fixed like the Smoke detector needing a new battery among a few others. It is a 1998 Fleetwood Flair 26ft with 19500 miles. I drove it home (170 miles) and it had lots o...	rgrrmg	11	1431	06:19 AM Jan 17, 2014 by el Rojo and Pam
	Buying An RV That You Can Handle On The Road (Preview) Not sure this is the right area to post this but I think many have the concern about handling the RV set-up that they purchase on the road. I know that I must be able to handle it as well as my husband so I'm thinking small. I'm also thinking small because I read so many posts in other forums where people are...	SnowGypsy	5	1334	11:06 AM Jan 15, 2014 by Selah
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