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cherylbrv · cherylbrv

Any of my NJ pals going to be at the RV show in Edison this weekend? Nowhere as large as Tampa or even Atlantic City, but there are some good things to see.

Gpndavid · Gpndavid

We have narrowed our search to a used (2006+) Tiffin Allegro Bus or a Phaeton. I am leaning toward the bus for the side radiator (easier maintenance and less cleaning) and independent front suspension. For our budget, we could buy a couple year newer Phaeton vs the Bus. Since most DPs have rear radiat...

Camper Chronicles · Camper Chronicles

The 5th wheel is ordered so we are preparing for the upcoming walk through when it is delivered. from everything I have read the walk through is absolutely critical to avoiding hassles in the first year. Suggestions on what to make sure they cover in the walk through? -- Edited by Trace on Saturday 1...

WendysPhotos · WendysPhotos

Why does every MH I look at have 2 couches across from each other and then another dinette set on top of the two driver seats. There is NOBODY out there that is crazy enough to carry around 10 people in a MH. Well maybe 1 or 2, but the majority of people who can afford a diesel pusher MH is only going to have a...

Fergus · Fergus

I'm still in research mode into making a purchase and I'm curious to know if there are any issues to be aware of in regards to the differences between a motorhome versus a trailer/fiftwheel. I've read that not all RV's are actually insurable when it comes to fulltiming and living out of them. I hope I'm e...

hawhawmomma · hawhawmomma

Merry Christmas!!! I have been looking at fifth wheels and came across this custom rv company and was wondering if anyone has had one done by them and what were your thoughts http://www.travelunits.com/ I am going to the Tampa RV show next month and will be looking at as much as possible. It is hard t...

CWinLV · CWinLV

We have been vacillating between purchasing a motor home or a 5th wheel. Since our current 1999 F350 dually does not have the towing capacity to pull a quality DRV (Mobile Suites), we would need to replace it with a newer model F450. The cost of a newer truck and fifth wheel approaches the cost of a qual...

CWinLV · CWinLV

With all the choices available and the numerous rigs on the market, I'm wondering if it would be advisable to seek out an RV broker to do the searching for us? I'd like to be able to them our requirements and have them find a rig(s) for us. Id like to hear from those of your that have used a broker and whethe...

Kevin and Janet · Kevin and Janet

I found a 2013 coachmen miranda 32 ft for sale. I don't know anything about Coachmen. Is this a good company? How many people in the motorhome. 2 people 1 yorkshire terrier We are starting out part time then fulltime in a few years. Is Coachmen a mistake?

Camper Chronicles · Camper Chronicles

As my husband reminded me the following is not an end of the world problem but it's tying me up in knots a bit so I thought I would throw it out there. The truck papers were signed on Sunday and hooray should be here today or tomorrow...it's an F350 with the a ability to pull darn near anything and thanks to th...

SnowGypsy · SnowGypsy

While I realize most people would have no interest in such a plain and smaller unit, someone might. We really like the Livin' Lite Travel Trailers but the largest is 24'. The company was recently purchased by Thor and yesterday when I was at their website, I noticed that they are now producing a 5th wh...

rgrrmg · rgrrmg

So I found a nice class c I am interested in, the seller has come down a little on the price. But the price is based on what he owes. So I realize he does not have the Title in hand, he lets me know what bank he owes to and i find out their branches are on the east coast. I was hoping to go with him to the bank pay it of...

Steve C · Steve C

My wife and I are planning to head from Katy, Texas to Galveston on Saturday, December 28. Would appreciate suggestions for a good RV park and "must see and do" places, restaurants and activities while there. We have a 40 foot motor home and toad. Need 50 AMP service. Have 3 pups.

The Restless Youngs · The Restless Youngs

So....we might have identified a coach that we believe will work for our new full time life, however it's in Texas (and we're in PA). We are flying down to look at it next weekend and I have been trying to locate an inspector/tech to give the motorhome a thorough check/inspection. Haven't been able to...

Big Mike · Big Mike

I am evaluating GAS class A Gasser RV's and would like anyone opinion on what the most preferred engine is. For V10 or Chevy 8.1 or other engine.

muleman1 · muleman1

My wife and I have been through pop-ups and even managed to stay married through double towing a 21 ft. bass boat behind a fifth wheel. But after being away for about 11 years we're thinking about buying a used deisel pusher with an eye towards possible full timing. Knowing the durability and expected l...

SnowGypsy · SnowGypsy

I sometimes get the idea that some looking for a 4 season RV don't realize that it won't be like a home with a foundation but more like a mobile home on wheels without skirting, right? I think one of the biggest issues is probably windows since in an RV, you are right up next to them most of the time while in a...

SnowGypsy · SnowGypsy

I got thinking about "high end". Now, I understand the expectations of entry level since that is what we chose in our 1st new RV. That was basically price in my mind and knowing what I expected/could expect for the price, something that might last 5 years which made sense versus spending 4...

Jiggs Casey · Jiggs Casey

Hi folks, I just joined this forum from the link on the RVing on a Budget Facebook page. My wife and I recently became interested in full-time RV'ing but can't do it now because I work overseas for the State Department. However, I'm 52 now and can retire in 8 years with a pension (including military), so w...

Restless · Restless

Hello :) As my title suggests, I so far have nothing needed for living on the road - oh wait, I do have a propane lantern! I am most interested in a 5th wheel, and of those 'toy haulers' is what I'm leaning towards. So my question:, since the much lower pricetags on used is so tempting, do most folks find...

cherylbrv · cherylbrv

Ok, lots of great advice about the various weight considerations in buying a fifth wheel & tow vehicle. Does any of that apply to purchasing a motor home (ie Class A)? Or do you only need to worry about the towing capacity for the toad? -- Edited by cherylbrv on Saturday 30th of November 2013 11:14...

WestWardHo · WestWardHo

We traded out Big Country in for our new Trilogy. Had a smaller mortgage on prior rig. Date of contract and pick up was 4/2. Prior to purchase we had read online that dealer took months to pay off trades. We asked finance person about it and it was "news to her" and should NOT be an issue. (I know,...

rgrrmg · rgrrmg

If there is one thing I have learned from my research is to take my time on a class A purchase. So I would like your expert advice on a rig I am looking at, I am a little suspicious this rig only has 900 miles and is 10 years old. I would appreciate any input. **UPDATE** Looks like the rig may have sold.* EDIT: h...

Airplane Guy · Airplane Guy

I'm looking at a 1998 Newell, double slide. I joined the Newell forum but they are all biased toward Newell. I want to use it for long weekends and a couple of two week trips a year until I retire in 3 years, then spend winters south in it. Any suggestions, thoughts?

devildog · devildog

Hello all, my wife and I are putting our house on the market this week and actively seeking a unit to full time in. We will be stationary for the most part, parked on the air force base. I like this dealership so I've mostly been looking at their inventory but I have been browsing places like rvtrader,from...

Fergus · Fergus

Hello everyone! I am a new member here so please forgive me if I'm in the wrong place for this discussion. I hope this is it.:o) I'm researching RV's for "fulltiming it" and in the process I'm finding information overload... My question is; Is there a simple way to determine whether an RV is s...

Lilly444 · Lilly444

please give me your suggestions I am looking for review guides on class A and class C RV's and would like to know which one I should spend my hard earned money on or if there are any other suggestions for getting ratings on RVs Thanks for your help

Big Mike · Big Mike

I have been watching this forum for awhile and love it. I am a first time RV guy with my wife considering the full time lifestyle. We have rented RV's and we are sure that now we want to buy and cut loose for 1 year to try the full time lifestyle. For our first RV we want a used Class A unit that is reliable. W...

Bobc · Bobc

Does anybody know of anybody that leases 5th wheels are plan is to full time for 5 years and then desiderata where to settle down. we want to start with a new DVR Elite suite but are afraid of selling it and it's value after 5 years. thought leasing would solve that problem

rgrrmg · rgrrmg

Hi all, I've been going to different RV dealerships, I'm being told information that I'm not certain about. Soo I thought I would ask you all on this forum. I was told don't buy an RV on Craigslist, I was also told at another dealership not to buy a class C it would drive like a Uhaul. I will be a solo RVer, a...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	RV show in Edison, NJ? (Preview) Any of my NJ pals going to be at the RV show in Edison this weekend? Nowhere as large as Tampa or even Atlantic City, but there are some good things to see.	cherylbrv	1	732	05:58 PM Jan 14, 2014 by Lucky Mike
	DP side vs rear radiator (Preview) We have narrowed our search to a used (2006+) Tiffin Allegro Bus or a Phaeton. I am leaning toward the bus for the side radiator (easier maintenance and less cleaning) and independent front suspension. For our budget, we could buy a couple year newer Phaeton vs the Bus. Since most DPs have rear radiat...	Gpndavid	10	5735	05:25 PM Jan 13, 2014 by kb0zke
	Steps to cover in new RV walk through ? (Preview) The 5th wheel is ordered so we are preparing for the upcoming walk through when it is delivered. from everything I have read the walk through is absolutely critical to avoiding hassles in the first year. Suggestions on what to make sure they cover in the walk through? -- Edited by Trace on Saturday 1...	Camper Chronicles	5	2661	04:56 PM Jan 13, 2014 by azrving
	MH designers are MEN! (Well maybe, but definitely not MH users) (Preview) Why does every MH I look at have 2 couches across from each other and then another dinette set on top of the two driver seats. There is NOBODY out there that is crazy enough to carry around 10 people in a MH. Well maybe 1 or 2, but the majority of people who can afford a diesel pusher MH is only going to have a...	WendysPhotos	18	1186	06:26 AM Jan 12, 2014 by Hdrider
	Insurance differences between buying Motorhomes and trailers (Preview) I'm still in research mode into making a purchase and I'm curious to know if there are any issues to be aware of in regards to the differences between a motorhome versus a trailer/fiftwheel. I've read that not all RV's are actually insurable when it comes to fulltiming and living out of them. I hope I'm e...	Fergus	11	1401	04:35 PM Jan 7, 2014 by Bill and Linda
	custom RVs (Preview) Merry Christmas!!! I have been looking at fifth wheels and came across this custom rv company and was wondering if anyone has had one done by them and what were your thoughts http://www.travelunits.com/ I am going to the Tampa RV show next month and will be looking at as much as possible. It is hard t...	hawhawmomma	25	1926	03:57 AM Jan 6, 2014 by hawhawmomma
	MH or Fiver: Decisions, decisions... Has anyone owned both? (Preview) We have been vacillating between purchasing a motor home or a 5th wheel. Since our current 1999 F350 dually does not have the towing capacity to pull a quality DRV (Mobile Suites), we would need to replace it with a newer model F450. The cost of a newer truck and fifth wheel approaches the cost of a qual...	CWinLV	18	4361	12:31 AM Jan 6, 2014 by dream reachers
	Have you used an RV broker? (Preview) With all the choices available and the numerous rigs on the market, I'm wondering if it would be advisable to seek out an RV broker to do the searching for us? I'd like to be able to them our requirements and have them find a rig(s) for us. Id like to hear from those of your that have used a broker and whethe...	CWinLV	2	1010	08:58 PM Jan 3, 2014 by kb0zke
	2013 Coachmen Miranda 32ft Coachmen Miranda fulltime part time (Preview) I found a 2013 coachmen miranda 32 ft for sale. I don't know anything about Coachmen. Is this a good company? How many people in the motorhome. 2 people 1 yorkshire terrier We are starting out part time then fulltime in a few years. Is Coachmen a mistake?	Kevin and Janet	2	2476	08:22 PM Jan 3, 2014 by Kevin and Janet
	First World Problems - hit a bit of a snag (Preview) As my husband reminded me the following is not an end of the world problem but it's tying me up in knots a bit so I thought I would throw it out there. The truck papers were signed on Sunday and hooray should be here today or tomorrow...it's an F350 with the a ability to pull darn near anything and thanks to th...	Camper Chronicles	17	1885	05:52 PM Jan 1, 2014 by The Restless Youngs
	Livin' Lite Producing 5th Wheels (Preview) While I realize most people would have no interest in such a plain and smaller unit, someone might. We really like the Livin' Lite Travel Trailers but the largest is 24'. The company was recently purchased by Thor and yesterday when I was at their website, I noticed that they are now producing a 5th wh...	SnowGypsy	7	1635	08:10 PM Dec 28, 2013 by SnowGypsy
	More advice needed... (Preview) So I found a nice class c I am interested in, the seller has come down a little on the price. But the price is based on what he owes. So I realize he does not have the Title in hand, he lets me know what bank he owes to and i find out their branches are on the east coast. I was hoping to go with him to the bank pay it of...	rgrrmg	15	1159	06:50 AM Dec 27, 2013 by SnowGypsy
	Where to stay in Galveston, Texas? What to not miss seeing? (Preview) My wife and I are planning to head from Katy, Texas to Galveston on Saturday, December 28. Would appreciate suggestions for a good RV park and "must see and do" places, restaurants and activities while there. We have a 40 foot motor home and toad. Need 50 AMP service. Have 3 pups.	Steve C	4	1296	05:13 PM Dec 24, 2013 by hawhawmomma
	Dallas area RV inspector/tech (Preview) So....we might have identified a coach that we believe will work for our new full time life, however it's in Texas (and we're in PA). We are flying down to look at it next weekend and I have been trying to locate an inspector/tech to give the motorhome a thorough check/inspection. Haven't been able to...	The Restless Youngs	3	648	09:52 PM Dec 23, 2013 by The Restless Youngs
	CHEVY WORKHORSE OR FORD V-10 VORTEC ? (Preview) I am evaluating GAS class A Gasser RV's and would like anyone opinion on what the most preferred engine is. For V10 or Chevy 8.1 or other engine.	Big Mike	14	10887	04:10 PM Dec 23, 2013 by el Rojo and Pam
	Drivetrain Problems? (Preview) My wife and I have been through pop-ups and even managed to stay married through double towing a 21 ft. bass boat behind a fifth wheel. But after being away for about 11 years we're thinking about buying a used deisel pusher with an eye towards possible full timing. Knowing the durability and expected l...	muleman1	7	2187	03:44 PM Dec 23, 2013 by el Rojo and Pam
	Isn't A 4 Season RV About Equal To A Mobile Home? (Preview) I sometimes get the idea that some looking for a 4 season RV don't realize that it won't be like a home with a foundation but more like a mobile home on wheels without skirting, right? I think one of the biggest issues is probably windows since in an RV, you are right up next to them most of the time while in a...	SnowGypsy	17	1362	07:23 PM Dec 21, 2013 by Terry and Jo
	So, What Defines "High End"? (Preview) I got thinking about "high end". Now, I understand the expectations of entry level since that is what we chose in our 1st new RV. That was basically price in my mind and knowing what I expected/could expect for the price, something that might last 5 years which made sense versus spending 4...	SnowGypsy	19	1637	10:32 AM Dec 21, 2013 by kb0zke
	So Many RV Types - How do/did you decide? (Preview) Hi folks, I just joined this forum from the link on the RVing on a Budget Facebook page. My wife and I recently became interested in full-time RV'ing but can't do it now because I work overseas for the State Department. However, I'm 52 now and can retire in 8 years with a pension (including military), so w...	Jiggs Casey	14	1109	09:21 PM Dec 20, 2013 by kb0zke
	Need to Buy: The Cart and the Horse (Preview) Hello :) As my title suggests, I so far have nothing needed for living on the road - oh wait, I do have a propane lantern! I am most interested in a 5th wheel, and of those 'toy haulers' is what I'm leaning towards. So my question:, since the much lower pricetags on used is so tempting, do most folks find...	Restless	12	1241	06:45 PM Dec 2, 2013 by Restless
	Weights question (Preview) Ok, lots of great advice about the various weight considerations in buying a fifth wheel & tow vehicle. Does any of that apply to purchasing a motor home (ie Class A)? Or do you only need to worry about the towing capacity for the toad? -- Edited by cherylbrv on Saturday 30th of November 2013 11:14...	cherylbrv	8	1423	06:07 PM Dec 2, 2013 by cherylbrv
	Think this is a scam or is it normal? Welcome imput. (Preview) We traded out Big Country in for our new Trilogy. Had a smaller mortgage on prior rig. Date of contract and pick up was 4/2. Prior to purchase we had read online that dealer took months to pay off trades. We asked finance person about it and it was "news to her" and should NOT be an issue. (I know,...	WestWardHo	15	2469	11:05 PM Nov 30, 2013 by cherylbrv
	Need your advice (Preview) If there is one thing I have learned from my research is to take my time on a class A purchase. So I would like your expert advice on a rig I am looking at, I am a little suspicious this rig only has 900 miles and is 10 years old. I would appreciate any input. UPDATE Looks like the rig may have sold.* EDIT: h...	rgrrmg	9	1040	08:30 AM Nov 24, 2013 by rgrrmg
	Looking at a Newell, any suggestions? (Preview) I'm looking at a 1998 Newell, double slide. I joined the Newell forum but they are all biased toward Newell. I want to use it for long weekends and a couple of two week trips a year until I retire in 3 years, then spend winters south in it. Any suggestions, thoughts?	Airplane Guy	7	3200	10:31 PM Nov 23, 2013 by kb0zke
	Good for full timing? (Preview) Hello all, my wife and I are putting our house on the market this week and actively seeking a unit to full time in. We will be stationary for the most part, parked on the air force base. I like this dealership so I've mostly been looking at their inventory but I have been browsing places like rvtrader,from...	devildog	8	1332	03:55 PM Nov 22, 2013 by devildog
	Cold weather RV questions (Preview) Hello everyone! I am a new member here so please forgive me if I'm in the wrong place for this discussion. I hope this is it.:o) I'm researching RV's for "fulltiming it" and in the process I'm finding information overload... My question is; Is there a simple way to determine whether an RV is s...	Fergus	7	1240	02:23 AM Nov 22, 2013 by Neil and Connie
	Buying review guides (Preview) please give me your suggestions I am looking for review guides on class A and class C RV's and would like to know which one I should spend my hard earned money on or if there are any other suggestions for getting ratings on RVs Thanks for your help	Lilly444	10	1457	05:49 PM Nov 13, 2013 by SnowGypsy
	FIRST TIME BUYER - MILEAGE AND AGE CONSIDERATIONS (Preview) I have been watching this forum for awhile and love it. I am a first time RV guy with my wife considering the full time lifestyle. We have rented RV's and we are sure that now we want to buy and cut loose for 1 year to try the full time lifestyle. For our first RV we want a used Class A unit that is reliable. W...	Big Mike	10	1404	03:24 AM Nov 13, 2013 by kb0zke
	Leasing 5th wheel trailer (Preview) Does anybody know of anybody that leases 5th wheels are plan is to full time for 5 years and then desiderata where to settle down. we want to start with a new DVR Elite suite but are afraid of selling it and it's value after 5 years. thought leasing would solve that problem	Bobc	9	4083	02:59 AM Nov 12, 2013 by Bobc
	Getting RV suggestions - Right or Wrong? (Preview) Hi all, I've been going to different RV dealerships, I'm being told information that I'm not certain about. Soo I thought I would ask you all on this forum. I was told don't buy an RV on Craigslist, I was also told at another dealership not to buy a class C it would drive like a Uhaul. I will be a solo RVer, a...	rgrrmg	11	1534	01:17 AM Nov 12, 2013 by rgrrmg
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