Community Chat - RV-Dreams Community Forum

cherylbrv · cherylbrv

I'm so close to the quitting point. Everyone has been so supportive for the past year that we've been full timing and even a few have commented on how they admire my strength and resilience and positive attitude. But I have to confess that I'm getting very close to reaching my breaking point and calling...

Camper Chronicles · Camper Chronicles

Hi all, Throwing a question out for the more experienced folks. We are staying on a friends piece of property for a couple of weeks and I have a couple etiquette questions. The first is around contributing in lieu of paying for a place to stay. Do you feel the need to buy the people you are staying with a...

EW Simp · EW Simp

I am thinking about going to one of the BIG RV shows. Which one is the best and for what reason do you feel that way? Thanks for the help. I am trying to get the wife on board and doing this lifestyle in the next year or two.

The Bear II · The Bear II

Just read an article in the newspaper regarding the fatal accident Bruce/Caitlyn Jenner was involved in on PCH in Malibu earlier this year. The lead detective on the case is presenting his findings to the DA for possible prosecution. He indicated the investigation has determined Jenner was trave...

kimbrellsf · kimbrellsf

I need a new road atlas. I want it to be easy to read, and have as much information as possible that would be helpful for RV trips. Any suggestions?

Camper Chronicles · Camper Chronicles

We found a new permanent home for our dog this weekend (Lovely people, friends of our daughter decided to take her). We decided awhile back we didn't want to take her on our new adventure with us. Mainly because she doesn't travel well at all. Even short trips in the car to the vet are extremely painfu...

Camper Chronicles · Camper Chronicles

last weekend we went into Canada for he first time since passports were required and I was surprised by a few things so thought I would share it here. Plus maybe others who have crossed recently can add their experiences. 1. Lee left the magnetic sign for Rv repair on the truck and we got grilled on &q...

Terry and Jo · Terry and Jo

I've not seen this posted here before, so I thought I'd mention it. I read about the recall in Trailer Life magazine, and it referred to 2015 models, so I went looking for information online regarding the recalls. When you use the link below, if you have a Keystone product, you may want to click on your...

Terry and Jo · Terry and Jo

Would you believe, they've done this with an Caravan in England by the name of Gidget. What makes it different from the "regular" teardrop is that it has a slide-out in the front. 10,000 pounds British currency, or $15,600 U.S. dollars. It was designed by an Australian couple and would...

WendyLee · WendyLee

We have been trying to sell our Tiffen on RVTrader.com so that we can order our last Coach as we plan to retire. I have had 4 inquiries and all but the first one never reply or only after we have sent them 2 more emails, do they answer. (1) Was a serious contender, said he had financing & was ready to buy-t...

cherylbrv · cherylbrv

Apologies if this is in the wrong category... Has anyone driven US 70 from Ashville NC to Marion NC (eastbound)? There's a very steep grade on I-40 that I'm afraid to drive, and I'm wondering if 70 might be better or worse?

RonaldNC · RonaldNC

After several years in planning, Tracy and I finally hit the road today to start our full-timing adventure. As many on this forum know, it is not a simple process to get to this point. As we sit here in our first RV park... we are exhausted, but very, very happy. We are looking forward to what life dishe...

Team Murc · Team Murc

Well it has been some time since our last post and wanted to provide all an up date. My apologies if this runs a little long but hopefully this might inspire others that are wondering if all the pieces will ever fall into place or come together. We attended an RV-Dreams rally back in April of 2011 and knew...

Terry and Jo · Terry and Jo

The news story: Fiat Chrysler Will Recall Vehicles Over Hacking Worries Unfortunately, this includes the following:The recall includes 1.4 million vehicles equipped with 8.4-inch touchscreens including:■2013-15 Dodge Vipers■2013-15 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickups■2013-15 Ram 3500, 450...

TXRVr · TXRVr

The site has been visited by those from overseas who have asked questions about RV trips in the US. I want to turn the tables. I will be visiting the UK, Scotland, and Ireland in September. I know that one can rent an RV, or in their language, hire a caravan in the UK. I am wondering if anyone who has done...

gjmiller138 · gjmiller138

Hello Everyone, I joined his site a few years ago and finally now have a clean used Class C. American Cobra 1989, low miles and roomy. The only thing missing is the bedroom I wanted but Im not had to please. So I have many questions and some fears. Im letting my house go and Im a person who values her securi...

dannick · dannick

I've been writing this for some time now and posted it this afternoon... I hope you enjoy reading it and that it inspires folks in some way to NEVER give up! Why I RV Full-Time

piggy · piggy

We have had Progressive on our camper for the last year. Looking for recommendations from readers here on what you all think is the best. Progressive is quite expensive, but we will pay for the right coverage. Thank you all, Patricia in La.

NWescapee · NWescapee

A week ago our 18 year old niece flew in for a visit. We had planned this visit after my Dad and I both decided we didn’t want to fly to TX in early June for an outdoor high school graduation ceremony, instead we thought it would be more fun to fly our new graduate to us for about 12 days and split the time she...

Curtis and Rhandi · Curtis and Rhandi

So where is everyone at right now? I will start - we are in Sanger, Texas at a nice little RV park - enjoying our time that we have left in Texas - we will be here until October 1st - then off to Colorado and Utah!!!

dianneandsteve · dianneandsteve

We had some excitement here at Monck Provincial Park yesterday. A boater ran up to the gatehouse to warn us of a bear that was swimming across the lake and was headed for the beach and day use area. My fellow work camper Doug rushed down in his golf cart to warn everyone. The bear ran from the beach and throu...

NWescapee · NWescapee

2 years ago we left our driveway for the last time. Hard to believe it’s been that long, time has flown. As we finish year 2, we’re so thankful that this year was much less eventful and complicated than our first year. We figured out quickly that we needed to slow down. We’ve traveled less miles, been...

NWescapee · NWescapee

Went by our storage unit tonight to repack the truck for our next art show and found it ransacked. Nothing appears to be missing but we had some damage and lots of clean up to deal with and reorganizing. Damage wasn't great enough to warrant turning this into our insurance as our deductible is more th...

Hdrider · Hdrider

There has always been the question of, what is considered fulltime, just living in an RV or actually traveling in an RV. Well to avoid the conflict we recognize both!!! Hey why not, we always look for a reason to celebrate LOL!!! So with this in mind on July 1st we came up on our 3 year Anniversary of Full-...

Offtosmelltheroses · Offtosmelltheroses

While surfing the web this morning, RV shopping, I came upon what at first glance appears to be a great buy on a 2010 Tiffin Phaeton. ($119,000 for a 40'DP seems to be a REAL good buy). A couple of things in the ad raised my "spidey senses". Before I responded to it, I'm interested in a few un...

Curtis and Rhandi · Curtis and Rhandi

So there is an older post in here somewhere about things that you've found in your RV that you LOVE and can't now live without. It's been sooooo useful to me as a newbie! In fact, someone put on there they couldn't live without their Bose system - and I ended up going out and buying one for my TV - as it was so...

Jmj4080 · Jmj4080

We just bought our first Class A RV - a Monaco Diplomat 1999, it's in great shape however the pleated blinds are dusty and a bit stained. Looking for suggestions of how to safely clean the blinds and how others maintain them over time. They're those day/night type of blinds. We also have some dated shin...

David and Cheryl · David and Cheryl

http://mashable.com/2015/03/10/googles-cfo-retires-memo/"Pichette

PIEERE · PIEERE

And a Safe Holiday weekend to everyone! Enjoy while remembering to honor the Freedoms that we have left!

gilljr · gilljr

We are looking to replace our king size mattress as we are both waking up with back aches. Has anyone used a box spring as well.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Need encouragement (Preview) I'm so close to the quitting point. Everyone has been so supportive for the past year that we've been full timing and even a few have commented on how they admire my strength and resilience and positive attitude. But I have to confess that I'm getting very close to reaching my breaking point and calling...	cherylbrv	18	1692	11:53 AM Aug 23, 2015 by cherylbrv
	What is the etiquette for staying on a friends property (Preview) Hi all, Throwing a question out for the more experienced folks. We are staying on a friends piece of property for a couple of weeks and I have a couple etiquette questions. The first is around contributing in lieu of paying for a place to stay. Do you feel the need to buy the people you are staying with a...	Camper Chronicles	13	2102	10:25 AM Aug 23, 2015 by CAB
	Florida or Hershey RV Show??? (Preview) I am thinking about going to one of the BIG RV shows. Which one is the best and for what reason do you feel that way? Thanks for the help. I am trying to get the wife on board and doing this lifestyle in the next year or two.	EW Simp	5	1863	08:42 AM Aug 22, 2015 by EW Simp
	Liability Exceeding Speed Limit (Preview) Just read an article in the newspaper regarding the fatal accident Bruce/Caitlyn Jenner was involved in on PCH in Malibu earlier this year. The lead detective on the case is presenting his findings to the DA for possible prosecution. He indicated the investigation has determined Jenner was trave...	The Bear II	1	830	06:02 AM Aug 21, 2015 by manycats
	Best Road Atlas (Preview) I need a new road atlas. I want it to be easy to read, and have as much information as possible that would be helpful for RV trips. Any suggestions?	kimbrellsf	4	3080	09:42 PM Aug 16, 2015 by TRAILERKING
	Took a step, feeling a little panicky, and a comment or two about the group (Preview) We found a new permanent home for our dog this weekend (Lovely people, friends of our daughter decided to take her). We decided awhile back we didn't want to take her on our new adventure with us. Mainly because she doesn't travel well at all. Even short trips in the car to the vet are extremely painfu...	Camper Chronicles	36	2677	06:25 AM Aug 16, 2015 by dongtosh
	Crossing into Canada - couple of questions caught us off guard (Preview) last weekend we went into Canada for he first time since passports were required and I was surprised by a few things so thought I would share it here. Plus maybe others who have crossed recently can add their experiences. 1. Lee left the magnetic sign for Rv repair on the truck and we got grilled on &q...	Camper Chronicles	16	1964	10:02 PM Aug 15, 2015 by soos
	Keystone RV Recalls (Preview) I've not seen this posted here before, so I thought I'd mention it. I read about the recall in Trailer Life magazine, and it referred to 2015 models, so I went looking for information online regarding the recalls. When you use the link below, if you have a Keystone product, you may want to click on your...	Terry and Jo	0	792	10:56 AM Aug 15, 2015 by Terry and Jo
	Life for the Minimumalist Just Got Better (Preview) Would you believe, they've done this with an Caravan in England by the name of Gidget. What makes it different from the "regular" teardrop is that it has a slide-out in the front. 10,000 pounds British currency, or $15,600 U.S. dollars. It was designed by an Australian couple and would...	Terry and Jo	5	1228	05:27 PM Aug 14, 2015 by Terry and Jo
	What is the best way to sell a Motorcoach? RV Trader seems to produce deadbeats (Preview) We have been trying to sell our Tiffen on RVTrader.com so that we can order our last Coach as we plan to retire. I have had 4 inquiries and all but the first one never reply or only after we have sent them 2 more emails, do they answer. (1) Was a serious contender, said he had financing & was ready to buy-t...	WendyLee	10	3011	11:34 AM Aug 14, 2015 by WendyLee
	Driving eastbound from Asheville to Marion, NC (Preview) Apologies if this is in the wrong category... Has anyone driven US 70 from Ashville NC to Marion NC (eastbound)? There's a very steep grade on I-40 that I'm afraid to drive, and I'm wondering if 70 might be better or worse?	cherylbrv	4	1058	07:52 PM Aug 12, 2015 by injunear
	Finally made it! (Preview) After several years in planning, Tracy and I finally hit the road today to start our full-timing adventure. As many on this forum know, it is not a simple process to get to this point. As we sit here in our first RV park... we are exhausted, but very, very happy. We are looking forward to what life dishe...	RonaldNC	11	1411	09:25 AM Aug 12, 2015 by DebbieM
	UPDATE (Preview) Well it has been some time since our last post and wanted to provide all an up date. My apologies if this runs a little long but hopefully this might inspire others that are wondering if all the pieces will ever fall into place or come together. We attended an RV-Dreams rally back in April of 2011 and knew...	Team Murc	4	1219	08:16 PM Aug 11, 2015 by pkhalin
	Fiat Chrysler Products to be Recalled Over Vehicle Hacking (Preview) The news story: Fiat Chrysler Will Recall Vehicles Over Hacking Worries Unfortunately, this includes the following:The recall includes 1.4 million vehicles equipped with 8.4-inch touchscreens including:■2013-15 Dodge Vipers■2013-15 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickups■2013-15 Ram 3500, 450...	Terry and Jo	6	1096	04:55 PM Jul 29, 2015 by Ckerr
	RVing in UK (Preview) The site has been visited by those from overseas who have asked questions about RV trips in the US. I want to turn the tables. I will be visiting the UK, Scotland, and Ireland in September. I know that one can rent an RV, or in their language, hire a caravan in the UK. I am wondering if anyone who has done...	TXRVr	5	1550	01:07 PM Jul 29, 2015 by TXRVr
	New to the road and feeling a bit scared animals repairs road emergencies (Preview) Hello Everyone, I joined his site a few years ago and finally now have a clean used Class C. American Cobra 1989, low miles and roomy. The only thing missing is the bedroom I wanted but Im not had to please. So I have many questions and some fears. Im letting my house go and Im a person who values her securi...	gjmiller138	5	1537	05:29 PM Jul 25, 2015 by Camper Chronicles
	What inspired me to RV full-time (Preview) I've been writing this for some time now and posted it this afternoon... I hope you enjoy reading it and that it inspires folks in some way to NEVER give up! Why I RV Full-Time	dannick	7	1224	06:07 AM Jul 23, 2015 by The Sages
	RV Insurance (Preview) We have had Progressive on our camper for the last year. Looking for recommendations from readers here on what you all think is the best. Progressive is quite expensive, but we will pay for the right coverage. Thank you all, Patricia in La.	piggy	8	1498	07:48 PM Jul 22, 2015 by cherylbrv
	Guest in our RV (Preview) A week ago our 18 year old niece flew in for a visit. We had planned this visit after my Dad and I both decided we didn’t want to fly to TX in early June for an outdoor high school graduation ceremony, instead we thought it would be more fun to fly our new graduate to us for about 12 days and split the time she...	NWescapee	22	2321	12:40 PM Jul 20, 2015 by Curtis and Rhandi
	Where is Everyone? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) So where is everyone at right now? I will start - we are in Sanger, Texas at a nice little RV park - enjoying our time that we have left in Texas - we will be here until October 1st - then off to Colorado and Utah!!!	Curtis and Rhandi	55	4320	09:24 PM Jul 18, 2015 by Sunseekers
	Yikes! (Preview) We had some excitement here at Monck Provincial Park yesterday. A boater ran up to the gatehouse to warn us of a bear that was swimming across the lake and was headed for the beach and day use area. My fellow work camper Doug rushed down in his golf cart to warn everyone. The bear ran from the beach and throu...	dianneandsteve	7	1345	08:44 AM Jul 17, 2015 by dianneandsteve
	What a difference between year 1 and year 2 of full time RV'ing. (Preview) 2 years ago we left our driveway for the last time. Hard to believe it’s been that long, time has flown. As we finish year 2, we’re so thankful that this year was much less eventful and complicated than our first year. We figured out quickly that we needed to slow down. We’ve traveled less miles, been...	NWescapee	5	1473	05:12 AM Jul 15, 2015 by el Rojo and Pam
	Storage room ransacked (Preview) Went by our storage unit tonight to repack the truck for our next art show and found it ransacked. Nothing appears to be missing but we had some damage and lots of clean up to deal with and reorganizing. Damage wasn't great enough to warrant turning this into our insurance as our deductible is more th...	NWescapee	4	1223	10:51 AM Jul 10, 2015 by The Bear II
	3 year anniversary (Preview) There has always been the question of, what is considered fulltime, just living in an RV or actually traveling in an RV. Well to avoid the conflict we recognize both!!! Hey why not, we always look for a reason to celebrate LOL!!! So with this in mind on July 1st we came up on our 3 year Anniversary of Full-...	Hdrider	16	1406	04:41 PM Jul 9, 2015 by Hdrider
	Anyone else smell anything fishy? (Preview) While surfing the web this morning, RV shopping, I came upon what at first glance appears to be a great buy on a 2010 Tiffin Phaeton. ($119,000 for a 40'DP seems to be a REAL good buy). A couple of things in the ad raised my "spidey senses". Before I responded to it, I'm interested in a few un...	Offtosmelltheroses	16	1980	08:19 AM Jul 9, 2015 by WendysPhotos
	Things you can't live without! (Preview) So there is an older post in here somewhere about things that you've found in your RV that you LOVE and can't now live without. It's been sooooo useful to me as a newbie! In fact, someone put on there they couldn't live without their Bose system - and I ended up going out and buying one for my TV - as it was so...	Curtis and Rhandi	15	2225	03:14 PM Jul 8, 2015 by pwdestiny
	Cleaning/Decorating Questions (Preview) We just bought our first Class A RV - a Monaco Diplomat 1999, it's in great shape however the pleated blinds are dusty and a bit stained. Looking for suggestions of how to safely clean the blinds and how others maintain them over time. They're those day/night type of blinds. We also have some dated shin...	Jmj4080	2	695	03:11 PM Jul 8, 2015 by The Bear II
	Google CFO retires early to enjoy life (Preview) http://mashable.com/2015/03/10/googles-cfo-retires-memo/"Pichette	David and Cheryl	2	951	02:34 PM Jul 5, 2015 by Sushidog
	An Early Happy Fourth! (Preview) And a Safe Holiday weekend to everyone! Enjoy while remembering to honor the Freedoms that we have left!	PIEERE	6	742	03:07 PM Jul 4, 2015 by Someday
	Mattress and Box Springs (Preview) We are looking to replace our king size mattress as we are both waking up with back aches. Has anyone used a box spring as well.	gilljr	4	942	06:34 PM Jul 3, 2015 by fun2travel
«First < 1 … 13 14 15 16 17 … 86 > Last» \| Page of 86 sorted by