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GenXer · GenXer

Hi everyone.... newbie to rving and looking for the right rig to travel at least half the year. We'll be keeping our home in the Florida Keys b/c it rents well as a vacation rental. OK, now back to my questions.... we really like the Cyclone 3950 cuz it has a great garage area for the motorcycle and extra st...

gypsy97 · gypsy97

I've seen a couple of 5vers advertised recently as "generator ready". Surely 5th wheels come with generators, just like they come with kitchen appliances, tanks & hoses, etc. Or must I not assume that every 5th wheel has a generator? Do I ever have a lot to learn! gypsy

Judy · Judy

Another RV manufacture just closed its doors. They are a good rig also. southwestjudy

gypsy97 · gypsy97

I am totally dejected this morning after receiving and reviewing the RV Consumers Group report on every 5ver I have been interested in and can afford. None are rated for fulltiming. Some that seem to fit my needs and budget are FR Cedar Creek, FR Cardinal LE, and Carriage Cameo, among others. I'm lo...

Acorn · Acorn

Anyone have any experience with the Grand Junction Fifth Wheels? Can anyone tell us more about them -- good or bad? We found them at the Hershey Show this week. They appear to be near the quality of the Cameos, but they only carry a one year warranty. They tend to run maybe $5K less than Cameos for compa...

Acorn · Acorn

Is anyone familiar with the K-Z Fifth Wheel Products? How do they compare with the Carriage Cameos? We're going to Hershey next week -- any other recommended fifth wheel products?

Ken & Sarah · Ken & Sarah

I thought this was an interesting motor home. I would make an interesting conversation piece. http://english.derbus.de/index.html

netters · netters

I have seen that it is not a good idea to buy a Fleetwood Motorhome. Is this because they are not made well or because of poor service after the sale. We tyhink we have finally decided on a Motorhome and have looked at the Phaetons and a couple of Newmar. We keep seeing nice Fleetwoods but is that just fluff o...

Dixie · Dixie

Greetings We are also researching whether a fifth wheel or motorhome would be right for us. If we were going to buy either and want to keep it for say 20 years or so which one, FW or MH would be more dependable and hold up for that long. Has anyone seen or still use an old rv for fulltiming that is dependa...

Rainbowatdawn · Rainbowatdawn

We currently have the house on the market priced to move, we plan on living in our RV stationary here in PA so Damian can keep his job while we save up enough for us to have a one year cushion. We eventually want land with a self-contained, off the grid Yurt and our RV to travel as we can, we are relatively youn...

endless travels · endless travels

We have been considering selling our new Teton fiver and go back to a motorhome. Just not happy driving a MDT when we get to our destination. It restricts our ability to travel the backroads. Our only complaint with motorhomes (we have had 5), is the TV located over the dash. Most seating faces each o...

betherz · betherz

Hi, I only joined yesterday and made the decision to get serious about fulltiming only Saturday. Been thinking about it for a long time though. Today I stopped at one of the local RV dealers and looked at some 5th wheels and 1 travel trailer. I looked at the TT last and decided that a TT was not going to cu...

Delaine and Lindy · Delaine and Lindy

Well we decided to sell our 2009 Landmark by Heartland and we ordered a 2009 Mobile Suites 36TK 3. We have long wanted a Mobile Suites, and since we weren't satisfied with the inclose bath room we decided the time was right. Tried to get a Big Sky Montana, the closest we could find with the floorpl...

gypsy97 · gypsy97

I was looking at a floorplan yesterday that featured all the slides on one side of the 5Ver, which was also the side where the kitchen appliances were located. When you unhitch and set up, you level the unit right away, correct? Then when you open 3 slides on one side wouldn't that affect the level? Is...

GenXer · GenXer

We are looking at the Heartland Cyclone Toy Hauler. We liked the fact that we can take our motorcycle, our bikes, and our kayaks in the "garage area" plus have extra storage. It looked like it was made well, but we have no experience in owning an rv..... Does anyone have one or any thoughts ab...

gypsy97 · gypsy97

I have seen references umpteen times to buying a particular guide before you purchase an RV, but I have looked everywhere and read old posts, but can't find it. Can someone help me out here? Thanks. gypsy

gypsy97 · gypsy97

Well I drove down the mtn to Marion, NC this morning and looked at 5th wheels at Tom Johnson's Camping. I was really impressed with a 2005 Cardinal 33 LX by Forest River. Terrific floor plan, seemed to be in great condition, and I could see myself living in it. There is a closet that is plumbed & wir...

gypsy97 · gypsy97

I'm looking at used 5th wheels and found one I think I would like more info on - a 2002 Newmar Kountry Air. I've read somewhere that some campgrounds have age restrictions on RV's and would like to think I wouldn't get turned away from the only CG for miles around. How do the CG people know the age of your R...

gypsy97 · gypsy97

I'm curious to know if there is a better part of the country to buy a used RV. Are they generally cheaper in the southeast, for example, than in the northeast? How about the Southwest, or California? I know it is a question that can't be answered definitively, but I'm wondering if I can most likely get...

lwfox002 · lwfox002

Does anyone know anything about Fleetwood products? We are currently considering trading for a 2006 Fleetwood Prowler Regal AX6 (new) with a rear living setup. It has a large frig and an electric fireplace. This layout will be great for us since our kids now rarely go with us. The down side is that our c...

foxriverguy · foxriverguy

We will be able to carry 2200 pounds of stuff. Does that sound adequate to you who have been out there a long time? -- Edited by foxriverguy at 20:39, 2008-08-03

gypsy97 · gypsy97

I have seen these terms on numerous posts and have never been able to figure out what they mean. Will someone please tell me? Thanks. gypsy

Judy the Other · Judy the Other

Garbage truck remodel Judy

Judy · Judy

I know some on the forum are workcamping for the summer months like Howard and Linda and JoAnn and Doug. How many others are also? I was thinking it would be a good idea to see so if you are raise your hand.... southwestjudy

CampingFam · CampingFam

Is there such a thing as good fuel mileage on an RV? With gas prices climbing as they are, it seems like the worst time to buy an RV. Maybe even the worse time to own an RV, sadly. What's the best fuel mileage you've ever been able to eek out of your RV? Is a joke to even think about such a thing?

Donna162 · Donna162

Looking for comments/opinions on the use of a Holiday Rambler Alumascape 5th Wheel, 36', for full timing use?

annette · annette

WE ordered it April 11 and it was delivered to the dealer in Elkhart, In yesterday. We will be driving up from Texas to In in the next two weeks to pick it up.

cc · cc

We are hoping to be fulltiming soon. We have been looking at MH's for awhile and are wondering which ones are best for fulltiming. We are currently leaning toward the Allegro Bay. cc

Henri and Carole · Henri and Carole

We became members a little over a week ago (after 'lurking' for about 2 weeks), and posted in the 'Introduce yourself' forum (I don't even remember how I found this site ~ stroke of luck ) So our plan was to sell the house (will be on the market by eom) and use our proceeds to buy our 5vr, truck and invest t...

foxriverguy · foxriverguy

As we get closer to making our decision we have one big hurdle to cross and that is should we buy a front engine diesel or a diesel pusher? I would like to hear from some FRED owners. Do you miss the air suspension and air brakes? Would you buy another one? What is your MPG? Is the ****pit noisy? And you non-FR...

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	Heartland Cyclone 3950 (Preview) Hi everyone.... newbie to rving and looking for the right rig to travel at least half the year. We'll be keeping our home in the Florida Keys b/c it rents well as a vacation rental. OK, now back to my questions.... we really like the Cyclone 3950 cuz it has a great garage area for the motorcycle and extra st...	GenXer	2	1858	06:34 PM Sep 28, 2008 by DaveSam
	What is "generator ready"? (Preview) I've seen a couple of 5vers advertised recently as "generator ready". Surely 5th wheels come with generators, just like they come with kitchen appliances, tanks & hoses, etc. Or must I not assume that every 5th wheel has a generator? Do I ever have a lot to learn! gypsy	gypsy97	6	11520	09:25 AM Sep 28, 2008 by ahoweth
	Teton Rv has closed (Preview) Another RV manufacture just closed its doors. They are a good rig also. southwestjudy	Judy	13	6654	04:21 PM Sep 27, 2008 by Luvglass
	Fulltimer ratings (Preview) I am totally dejected this morning after receiving and reviewing the RV Consumers Group report on every 5ver I have been interested in and can afford. None are rated for fulltiming. Some that seem to fit my needs and budget are FR Cedar Creek, FR Cardinal LE, and Carriage Cameo, among others. I'm lo...	gypsy97	5	2665	11:55 AM Sep 23, 2008 by no hurry
	Grand Junction Fifth Wheels (Preview) Anyone have any experience with the Grand Junction Fifth Wheels? Can anyone tell us more about them -- good or bad? We found them at the Hershey Show this week. They appear to be near the quality of the Cameos, but they only carry a one year warranty. They tend to run maybe $5K less than Cameos for compa...	Acorn	7	2619	07:54 PM Sep 19, 2008 by Acorn
	K-Z Fifth Wheels (Preview) Is anyone familiar with the K-Z Fifth Wheel Products? How do they compare with the Carriage Cameos? We're going to Hershey next week -- any other recommended fifth wheel products?	Acorn	32	16783	08:15 PM Sep 13, 2008 by Acorn
	Motor Home for Sale (Preview) I thought this was an interesting motor home. I would make an interesting conversation piece. http://english.derbus.de/index.html	Ken & Sarah	0	1235	07:30 PM Sep 5, 2008 by Ken & Sarah
	Fleetwood Motorhomes (Preview) I have seen that it is not a good idea to buy a Fleetwood Motorhome. Is this because they are not made well or because of poor service after the sale. We tyhink we have finally decided on a Motorhome and have looked at the Phaetons and a couple of Newmar. We keep seeing nice Fleetwoods but is that just fluff o...	netters	2	1644	07:55 PM Sep 2, 2008 by RVDude
	Longevity of MH vs FW and Tiffin Rating (Preview) Greetings We are also researching whether a fifth wheel or motorhome would be right for us. If we were going to buy either and want to keep it for say 20 years or so which one, FW or MH would be more dependable and hold up for that long. Has anyone seen or still use an old rv for fulltiming that is dependa...	Dixie	2	1615	11:30 AM Sep 1, 2008 by Luvglass
	Buying a Used Class C Motorhome (Preview) We currently have the house on the market priced to move, we plan on living in our RV stationary here in PA so Damian can keep his job while we save up enough for us to have a one year cushion. We eventually want land with a self-contained, off the grid Yurt and our RV to travel as we can, we are relatively youn...	Rainbowatdawn	3	4941	04:30 PM Aug 27, 2008 by LakeConroePenny
	Motorhomes with entertainment centers? (Preview) We have been considering selling our new Teton fiver and go back to a motorhome. Just not happy driving a MDT when we get to our destination. It restricts our ability to travel the backroads. Our only complaint with motorhomes (we have had 5), is the TV located over the dash. Most seating faces each o...	endless travels	7	3350	05:42 PM Aug 21, 2008 by ralbert3
	Advice? (Preview) Hi, I only joined yesterday and made the decision to get serious about fulltiming only Saturday. Been thinking about it for a long time though. Today I stopped at one of the local RV dealers and looked at some 5th wheels and 1 travel trailer. I looked at the TT last and decided that a TT was not going to cu...	betherz	1	1486	05:49 PM Aug 18, 2008 by FD5
	2009 Mobile Suites 36TK 3......... (Preview) Well we decided to sell our 2009 Landmark by Heartland and we ordered a 2009 Mobile Suites 36TK 3. We have long wanted a Mobile Suites, and since we weren't satisfied with the inclose bath room we decided the time was right. Tried to get a Big Sky Montana, the closest we could find with the floorpl...	Delaine and Lindy	11	10202	05:07 PM Aug 15, 2008 by gypsymaus
	Location of slides (Preview) I was looking at a floorplan yesterday that featured all the slides on one side of the 5Ver, which was also the side where the kitchen appliances were located. When you unhitch and set up, you level the unit right away, correct? Then when you open 3 slides on one side wouldn't that affect the level? Is...	gypsy97	3	1595	10:37 AM Aug 15, 2008 by foxriverguy
	5th wheel Toy hauler questions????? (Preview) We are looking at the Heartland Cyclone Toy Hauler. We liked the fact that we can take our motorcycle, our bikes, and our kayaks in the "garage area" plus have extra storage. It looked like it was made well, but we have no experience in owning an rv..... Does anyone have one or any thoughts ab...	GenXer	4	2445	03:58 PM Aug 14, 2008 by GenXer
	RV Buyers' Guide (Preview) I have seen references umpteen times to buying a particular guide before you purchase an RV, but I have looked everywhere and read old posts, but can't find it. Can someone help me out here? Thanks. gypsy	gypsy97	2	1736	10:26 AM Aug 11, 2008 by gypsy97
	Forest River Cardinal (Preview) Well I drove down the mtn to Marion, NC this morning and looked at 5th wheels at Tom Johnson's Camping. I was really impressed with a 2005 Cardinal 33 LX by Forest River. Terrific floor plan, seemed to be in great condition, and I could see myself living in it. There is a closet that is plumbed & wir...	gypsy97	4	3194	12:27 PM Aug 10, 2008 by gypsy97
	Age of 5th wheel (Preview) I'm looking at used 5th wheels and found one I think I would like more info on - a 2002 Newmar Kountry Air. I've read somewhere that some campgrounds have age restrictions on RV's and would like to think I wouldn't get turned away from the only CG for miles around. How do the CG people *know* the age of your R...	gypsy97	8	2136	12:42 PM Aug 7, 2008 by Speedhitch
	Is there a regional difference in $ ? (Preview) I'm curious to know if there is a better part of the country to buy a used RV. Are they generally cheaper in the southeast, for example, than in the northeast? How about the Southwest, or California? I know it is a question that can't be answered definitively, but I'm wondering if I can most likely get...	gypsy97	7	2956	10:22 AM Aug 5, 2008 by hogans1947
	Trading our 5er for a different layout (Preview) Does anyone know anything about Fleetwood products? We are currently considering trading for a 2006 Fleetwood Prowler Regal AX6 (new) with a rear living setup. It has a large frig and an electric fireplace. This layout will be great for us since our kids now rarely go with us. The down side is that our c...	lwfox002	1	1478	03:04 PM Aug 4, 2008 by Speedhitch
	CARGO CARRYING CAPACITY (Preview) We will be able to carry 2200 pounds of stuff. Does that sound adequate to you who have been out there a long time? -- Edited by foxriverguy at 20:39, 2008-08-03	foxriverguy	4	2129	06:45 AM Aug 4, 2008 by travelinbob
	Diesel pusher/puller (Preview) I have seen these terms on numerous posts and have never been able to figure out what they mean. Will someone please tell me? Thanks. gypsy	gypsy97	3	2002	08:58 AM Aug 2, 2008 by Roz
	Here's an RV you might want to check out (Preview) Garbage truck remodel Judy	Judy the Other	6	2733	04:01 PM Jul 28, 2008 by RVDude
	How Many are Workcamping for Summer? (Preview) I know some on the forum are workcamping for the summer months like Howard and Linda and JoAnn and Doug. How many others are also? I was thinking it would be a good idea to see so if you are raise your hand.... southwestjudy	Judy	9	2389	11:00 AM Jul 26, 2008 by Travelin Duo
	decent gas mileage (Preview) Is there such a thing as good fuel mileage on an RV? With gas prices climbing as they are, it seems like the worst time to buy an RV. Maybe even the worse time to own an RV, sadly. What's the best fuel mileage you've ever been able to eek out of your RV? Is a joke to even think about such a thing?	CampingFam	5	3247	07:40 AM Jul 10, 2008 by Speedhitch
	Holiday Rambler Alumascape 5th Wheel (Preview) Looking for comments/opinions on the use of a Holiday Rambler Alumascape 5th Wheel, 36', for full timing use?	Donna162	3	3399	11:33 AM Jul 7, 2008 by Speedhitch
	Our Flagstaff V lite is finally at the dealer (Preview) WE ordered it April 11 and it was delivered to the dealer in Elkhart, In yesterday. We will be driving up from Texas to In in the next two weeks to pick it up.	annette	5	2104	08:15 AM Jul 4, 2008 by annette
	MH's Built for Fulltiming Waiting (patiently?) for the sticks & bricks to sell (Preview) We are hoping to be fulltiming soon. We have been looking at MH's for awhile and are wondering which ones are best for fulltiming. We are currently leaning toward the Allegro Bay. cc	cc	6	1940	03:11 PM Jul 2, 2008 by foxriverguy
	0 to 60 in 5.1 or Plan 'B" (Preview) We became members a little over a week ago (after 'lurking' for about 2 weeks), and posted in the 'Introduce yourself' forum (I don't even remember how I found this site ~ stroke of luck ) So our plan was to sell the house (will be on the market by eom) and use our proceeds to buy our 5vr, truck and invest t...	Henri and Carole	2	1237	05:04 PM Jun 5, 2008 by Speedhitch
	DIESEL PUSHER vs FRONT ENGINE DIESEL (Preview) As we get closer to making our decision we have one big hurdle to cross and that is should we buy a front engine diesel or a diesel pusher? I would like to hear from some FRED owners. Do you miss the air suspension and air brakes? Would you buy another one? What is your MPG? Is the ****pit noisy? And you non-FR...	foxriverguy	8	21375	06:35 AM Jun 5, 2008 by RVDude
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