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Jake62 · Jake62

In October, my wife & I are going to be in Elkhart, IN, for a few days and plan to tour the Newmar Plant. Also, my daughter recently moved to Tuscaloosa, AL, and is working at the University of Alabama where we plan to visit her next Spring. Red Bay, where Tiffin is located, is about two hours Nort...

Danny Dee · Danny Dee

I like many on this form will not be able to afford a new motorhome. I have been researching the Foretravel brand and find them to very interesting. They seem to be a high end quality built unit. I would need to look in the 10 year old category to stay in my price range. This is my first post. I have been follo...

Just cruising · Just cruising

Hi, I'm mitch and new to the forum. I have a plan to be fulltime in two years or so, I've been looking online for used rv's obsessively like I'm going to buy one soon, I've always been impatient when I want something, lol. I want an exercise area with a small home gym, after looking at many floorplans I'...

featherstory · featherstory

Hey there, we have a motorhome right now but we have a family member who wants to get us a trailer that will be bigger and better. We got kinda swindled with the one we have now, it needs work, it is easier just to get something else...but, I'm worried about how we're going to move a trailer. We have a very sm...

steves · steves

I am currently considering purchasing our 1st RV. We are a family of 6 and would use it primarily for 3 hour drives to the inlaws and an occasional 1-2 week vacation around the midwest.We have come across a 1994 Winnebago Vectra 31' with a GM chassis and 454 gas motor. The unit is in very nice shape with lo...

dannick · dannick

I spent the weekend at several local RV dealers and boy can it be overwhelming! One salesman made a comment to me regarding financing an RV and I wondered if anyone has experienced this. He told me that when obtaining financing DO NOT tell the bank that I will be living in it fulltime. He said that banks m...

Jake62 · Jake62

I would like to get input on those individuals who "full-time" vs. "part-time" (which we are currently in). In another topic posted on this site, people were discussing how people looked at them like they were "crazy" if they decided to full-time. What I want t...

Merikay · Merikay

As I read the information on the Alfa See Ya Founders LS I am going to see in a few days, I keep running into the words "upgraded residential fridge/freezer" Does this mean that it is electric only and doesn't also run on propane? Is this good or bad?

nessiekatt · nessiekatt

Has anyone had a cracked corian countertop? I have one that has a crack that is about 6 inches long. I am thinking that it may get bigger once I start moving down the road. It is not covered in my insurance. I have called for a quote and the pricetag of $700.00 is a bit high. Is it something that I can live...

dannick · dannick

As I continue to look for the RV (Trailer) that my son and I will begin our fulltime RV journey in I was wondering about the day to day use...in particular the fixtures, I.E. sinks, toilet, shower, etc. I am not going to be spending a lot on our first RV ($13,000 -$16,000 range). Are the fixtures in this ra...

Merikay · Merikay

Eeek! I just put a deposit on a 2007 Alfa Leisure SEE YA Founder 35LS (diesel) so that La Mesa RV would bring it from Tucson to California for us to see. They promise me that the deposit is full refundable and conditional on our seeing and driving it. The pric is 89K, Firm. If anyone has any words of wis...

Starbird · Starbird

NEED your feed back - I buying a new truck to pull a 5th wheel that will become our home. I would love your feed back on the following: I'd be pulling a 5th wheel that will be about 36 to 39 ft and have 3 to 4 sliders. I havent bought the unit yet ( and YES I know the rule is pick out the 5th wheel and THEN pick out the...

Northforker · Northforker

We live full time in a Keystone Montana on the road. This is our second year traveling and working. The biggest thing we would change about our RV is the number of windows, particularly in the popouts. Frankly, they are useless and take up valuable wallspace as well as reduce the thermal efficiency of t...

Merikay · Merikay

Anyone have any opinions or experience with the National brnd? Particularly a 35' Tropical.

xcountryrider · xcountryrider

I am a newby trying to enter the lifestyle. I live in Tennessee. The motorhome I am interested in is located in Maine. The deal is good enough for the drive to get it if the home is as it is advertised to be. How do I check it out long distance? Would there be rv technicians who perform this type of service?

Merikay · Merikay

Is a 2004 Itasca (diesel) that looks like it it new, will have new tires and batteries, still a good rig? We missed making an offer on one, saw it on Saturday and went back on Sunday and it was sold. I have found a couple of others that are it's twins within a couple of hundred miles of us and wonder if we shou...

RVPAINTER · RVPAINTER

Does anyone have or had experience with a 2006 +/- Monaco Monarch Gas Class A coach? 37' model PBD - 2 slides. Pros/Cons ??????

Judy L · Judy L

Hi all! My husband and I are just beginning to research the idea of full-timing and I must say, it has a lot of appeal. We have a million questions and this forum is a wonderful resource.We’re thinking of purchasing a used 5th wheel but have realized in searching on line that we may want to purchase som...

Fluffykitty · Fluffykitty

Hi everyone! My DW and I are looking at a 2004 Monaco Cayman 36PDQ with 4 slides and a 300HP Cummins with 27K miles. We plan on towing an enclosed trailer (5500lbs.), moving only 3-5 times/year. Has anyone had any experience with Caymans? Is 300 HP enough to do what we plan? If not, might this engine be up...

RVPAINTER · RVPAINTER

Perhaps a dumb question, but I'm a newbie and this is how I learn. I notice in photos of RV's I'm researching online that some of the toilets are FLAT on the floor and others are raised up on a platform like structure ----- WHY????

3rawfedweims · 3rawfedweims

We have the chance to buy a 2007 Shadow Cruiser Land Roamer 315QB from a guy at my work at an awesome price. He used it to full time for two years before they came to AZ and bought a house. They have used it once in about a year that they have been out here. He has had it in storage since he bought the house about...

PangeaPlanet · PangeaPlanet

I was all set on getting a 30-ft 5th wheel for full-timing, but with my limited budget, I may not be able to find something with slide-outs, and it might not be that well-insulated for extreme temps since most trailers in my price range are 15-20 years old. So now I am weighing the option of getting a used,...

IWantaCampMore · IWantaCampMore

Is there anyone that knows where to find a 37KS3? We have looked all over and the closet one is 500 miles from the Gulf Coast of Mississippi.

kb0zke · kb0zke

Until Friday we assumed that when we retire in four years we would be in either a FW or DP. Friday we attended a dealer's show that included several manufacturer's reps in attendance. The Airstream rep told us that we could easily FT in one of their rigs, and that since they are lighter we wouldn't need a b...

nikkib4fl · nikkib4fl

I'm sure this is an old question but I'm new to this forum and I wanted to get some information as well as opinions regarding the pros and cons of both! Thanks!

nikkib4fl · nikkib4fl

Any comments? They sure are light compared to other TTs with comperable space and the prices seem very reasonable. Is there a catch?

kb0zke · kb0zke

We had the opportunity to tour four factories this week. My DW and I toured the Airstream and DRV factories together, and we split up at Heartland. I toured the Landmark, Bighorn, and Big Country factory while she toured the smaller travel trailer factory. Most interesting! This is something that e...

burdy · burdy

I want to make a switch From HM to 5er. Main reason is 8 MPG at best, and living space of course.Can anyone suggest a truck and weight of 5er to get best MPG.Gas or desiel I've been told I won't get any better MPG, gas or desiel, I find this hard to believe. So what better place to ask than from good people wi...

burdy · burdy

I want to get rid my MH and get a 5er. Main reason living space and fuel cusumption. I'm only getting 8.0 MPG with triton 10 nothing in tow. and that was my best 2008 Georgrtown Can anyone suggest the weight of a 5er and vehickle combo that has worked best for them for the best fuel economy. Also what k...

IWantaCampMore · IWantaCampMore

We are in the market for a new 5th wheel and we are considering Carriage RV. What is the Good, Bad and the Ugly of these units?We have both researched them some what on thier web site and it seems to be a well built unit. But we need the people's opinion. Are they worth the extra money or are they just a better...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Newmar vs. Tiffin (Preview) In October, my wife & I are going to be in Elkhart, IN, for a few days and plan to tour the Newmar Plant. Also, my daughter recently moved to Tuscaloosa, AL, and is working at the University of Alabama where we plan to visit her next Spring. Red Bay, where Tiffin is located, is about two hours Nort...	Jake62	11	39184	07:30 AM Aug 29, 2011 by NorCal Dan
	Foretravel (Preview) I like many on this form will not be able to afford a new motorhome. I have been researching the Foretravel brand and find them to very interesting. They seem to be a high end quality built unit. I would need to look in the 10 year old category to stay in my price range. This is my first post. I have been follo...	Danny Dee	7	4860	06:35 PM Aug 24, 2011 by Danny Dee
	Rv's and Interior heights? (Preview) Hi, I'm mitch and new to the forum. I have a plan to be fulltime in two years or so, I've been looking online for used rv's obsessively like I'm going to buy one soon, I've always been impatient when I want something, lol. I want an exercise area with a small home gym, after looking at many floorplans I'...	Just cruising	12	10249	01:10 AM Aug 23, 2011 by Just cruising
	Getting A Trailer and Something to Tow It? (Preview) Hey there, we have a motorhome right now but we have a family member who wants to get us a trailer that will be bigger and better. We got kinda swindled with the one we have now, it needs work, it is easier just to get something else...but, I'm worried about how we're going to move a trailer. We have a very sm...	featherstory	3	1529	11:48 AM Aug 22, 2011 by NorCal Dan
	94 Vectra Purchase? (Preview) I am currently considering purchasing our 1st RV. We are a family of 6 and would use it primarily for 3 hour drives to the inlaws and an occasional 1-2 week vacation around the midwest.We have come across a 1994 Winnebago Vectra 31' with a GM chassis and 454 gas motor. The unit is in very nice shape with lo...	steves	0	968	06:07 PM Aug 20, 2011 by steves
	RV Financing (Preview) I spent the weekend at several local RV dealers and boy can it be overwhelming! One salesman made a comment to me regarding financing an RV and I wondered if anyone has experienced this. He told me that when obtaining financing DO NOT tell the bank that I will be living in it fulltime. He said that banks m...	dannick	5	2193	09:47 AM Aug 16, 2011 by dannick
	Full-Timing vs. Part-Timing (Preview) I would like to get input on those individuals who "full-time" vs. "part-time" (which we are currently in). In another topic posted on this site, people were discussing how people looked at them like they were "crazy" if they decided to full-time. What I want t...	Jake62	32	6001	04:40 AM Aug 15, 2011 by BruceandTrisha
	What does "residential refrigerator" mean in RVs? (Preview) As I read the information on the Alfa See Ya Founders LS I am going to see in a few days, I keep running into the words "upgraded residential fridge/freezer" Does this mean that it is electric only and doesn't also run on propane? Is this good or bad?	Merikay	10	6821	09:56 PM Aug 14, 2011 by Colorado_Kid
	Cracked corian countertop (Preview) Has anyone had a cracked corian countertop? I have one that has a crack that is about 6 inches long. I am thinking that it may get bigger once I start moving down the road. It is not covered in my insurance. I have called for a quote and the pricetag of $700.00 is a bit high. Is it something that I can live...	nessiekatt	14	6106	02:24 PM Aug 14, 2011 by nessiekatt
	Day to day use (Preview) As I continue to look for the RV (Trailer) that my son and I will begin our fulltime RV journey in I was wondering about the day to day use...in particular the fixtures, I.E. sinks, toilet, shower, etc. I am not going to be spending a lot on our first RV ($13,000 -$16,000 range). Are the fixtures in this ra...	dannick	8	1746	07:45 PM Aug 12, 2011 by Waggin Tails
	2007 Alfa Leisure SEE YA Founder 35LS (Preview) Eeek! I just put a deposit on a 2007 Alfa Leisure SEE YA Founder 35LS (diesel) so that La Mesa RV would bring it from Tucson to California for us to see. They promise me that the deposit is full refundable and conditional on our seeing and driving it. The pric is 89K, Firm. If anyone has any words of wis...	Merikay	2	1600	06:31 PM Aug 12, 2011 by Bill Adams
	3/4 ton or ONE Ton / 4x4 or 2x4/ Dual wheels or Single ? (Preview) NEED your feed back - I buying a new truck to pull a 5th wheel that will become our home. I would love your feed back on the following: I'd be pulling a 5th wheel that will be about 36 to 39 ft and have 3 to 4 sliders. I havent bought the unit yet ( and YES I know the rule is pick out the 5th wheel and THEN pick out the...	Starbird	11	4191	08:05 PM Aug 5, 2011 by Terry and Jo
	Customizing window locations in a New 5th wheel? (Preview) We live full time in a Keystone Montana on the road. This is our second year traveling and working. The biggest thing we would change about our RV is the number of windows, particularly in the popouts. Frankly, they are useless and take up valuable wallspace as well as reduce the thermal efficiency of t...	Northforker	7	1405	08:11 PM Aug 4, 2011 by kb0zke
	National Tropi-Cal (Preview) Anyone have any opinions or experience with the National brnd? Particularly a 35' Tropical.	Merikay	6	4440	09:44 PM Aug 3, 2011 by Ckerr
	Verifying motorhome condition long distance (Preview) I am a newby trying to enter the lifestyle. I live in Tennessee. The motorhome I am interested in is located in Maine. The deal is good enough for the drive to get it if the home is as it is advertised to be. How do I check it out long distance? Would there be rv technicians who perform this type of service?	xcountryrider	2	1184	02:53 PM Jul 27, 2011 by xcountryrider
	2004 Itasca Meridian (Preview) Is a 2004 Itasca (diesel) that looks like it it new, will have new tires and batteries, still a good rig? We missed making an offer on one, saw it on Saturday and went back on Sunday and it was sold. I have found a couple of others that are it's twins within a couple of hundred miles of us and wonder if we shou...	Merikay	6	3425	03:58 PM Jul 21, 2011 by The Crumps
	2006 Monaco Monarch - Gas coach class A (Preview) Does anyone have or had experience with a 2006 +/- Monaco Monarch Gas Class A coach? 37' model PBD - 2 slides. Pros/Cons ??????	RVPAINTER	0	990	11:12 AM Jul 20, 2011 by RVPAINTER
	Questions about buying used (Preview) Hi all! My husband and I are just beginning to research the idea of full-timing and I must say, it has a lot of appeal. We have a million questions and this forum is a wonderful resource.We’re thinking of purchasing a used 5th wheel but have realized in searching on line that we may want to purchase som...	Judy L	13	2626	03:26 PM Jul 19, 2011 by Judy L
	Monaco Cayman (Preview) Hi everyone! My DW and I are looking at a 2004 Monaco Cayman 36PDQ with 4 slides and a 300HP Cummins with 27K miles. We plan on towing an enclosed trailer (5500lbs.), moving only 3-5 times/year. Has anyone had any experience with Caymans? Is 300 HP enough to do what we plan? If not, might this engine be up...	Fluffykitty	12	5501	09:25 PM Jul 8, 2011 by Fluffykitty
	RV toilet (Preview) Perhaps a dumb question, but I'm a newbie and this is how I learn. I notice in photos of RV's I'm researching online that some of the toilets are FLAT on the floor and others are raised up on a platform like structure ----- WHY????	RVPAINTER	13	4465	09:31 PM Jul 1, 2011 by NorCal Dan
	Questions about 2007 Shadow Cruiser Land Roamer 315QB (Preview) We have the chance to buy a 2007 Shadow Cruiser Land Roamer 315QB from a guy at my work at an awesome price. He used it to full time for two years before they came to AZ and bought a house. They have used it once in about a year that they have been out here. He has had it in storage since he bought the house about...	3rawfedweims	7	5042	03:40 PM Jun 28, 2011 by 3rawfedweims
	Deciding: towable vs coach (Preview) I was all set on getting a 30-ft 5th wheel for full-timing, but with my limited budget, I may not be able to find something with slide-outs, and it might not be that well-insulated for extreme temps since most trailers in my price range are 15-20 years old. So now I am weighing the option of getting a used,...	PangeaPlanet	28	9283	03:14 PM Jun 25, 2011 by PangeaPlanet
	Lookin for Cameo 37ks3 (Preview) Is there anyone that knows where to find a 37KS3? We have looked all over and the closet one is 500 miles from the Gulf Coast of Mississippi.	IWantaCampMore	9	2798	06:13 PM Jun 24, 2011 by IWantaCampMore
	Airstream TT? (Preview) Until Friday we assumed that when we retire in four years we would be in either a FW or DP. Friday we attended a dealer's show that included several manufacturer's reps in attendance. The Airstream rep told us that we could easily FT in one of their rigs, and that since they are lighter we wouldn't need a b...	kb0zke	6	4001	11:07 AM Jun 24, 2011 by The Bear II
	Travel Trailer vs Fifth wheel (Preview) I'm sure this is an old question but I'm new to this forum and I wanted to get some information as well as opinions regarding the pros and cons of both! Thanks!	nikkib4fl	2	2781	10:54 AM Jun 24, 2011 by The Bear II
	Trailmanor Lightweight TTs (Preview) Any comments? They sure are light compared to other TTs with comperable space and the prices seem very reasonable. Is there a catch?	nikkib4fl	0	838	12:35 AM Jun 24, 2011 by nikkib4fl
	Factory tours (Preview) We had the opportunity to tour four factories this week. My DW and I toured the Airstream and DRV factories together, and we split up at Heartland. I toured the Landmark, Bighorn, and Big Country factory while she toured the smaller travel trailer factory. Most interesting! This is something that e...	kb0zke	3	1474	02:40 PM Jun 23, 2011 by IWantaCampMore
	I THINK I NEED TO SWITCH (Preview) I want to make a switch From HM to 5er. Main reason is 8 MPG at best, and living space of course.Can anyone suggest a truck and weight of 5er to get best MPG.Gas or desiel I've been told I won't get any better MPG, gas or desiel, I find this hard to believe. So what better place to ask than from good people wi...	burdy	3	1378	02:15 PM Jun 23, 2011 by Delaine and Lindy
	Want to make the change,I think need help (Preview) I want to get rid my MH and get a 5er. Main reason living space and fuel cusumption. I'm only getting 8.0 MPG with triton 10 nothing in tow. and that was my best 2008 Georgrtown Can anyone suggest the weight of a 5er and vehickle combo that has worked best for them for the best fuel economy. Also what k...	burdy	5	1268	11:37 AM Jun 20, 2011 by flyone
	Carriage Cameo (Preview) We are in the market for a new 5th wheel and we are considering Carriage RV. What is the Good, Bad and the Ugly of these units?We have both researched them some what on thier web site and it seems to be a well built unit. But we need the people's opinion. Are they worth the extra money or are they just a better...	IWantaCampMore	10	11490	09:44 AM Jun 19, 2011 by IWantaCampMore
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