First Time Buyer...Updated 03/06/2006
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SunflyerHigher (Ellen),
You do have a lot of good questions but I have only rented new units that have a few extra conveniences. I had electric awnings and a read-out for holding tanks,battery levels, etc. I'm not sure if an '88 would have a computer center to let you know when your tanks are full.
I'm also curious, if you are in the middle of your daughters back acre, how are you going to empty your holding tanks? Will you drive it to a dump station?
(ELLEN) I have an awning and am curious-can one person put it up/down alone?
(ME) I think the awning can be opened by one person, just be carefull not to pinch your hand as I think they are spring loaded. (others may have advice)
(ELLEN) The other thing is that I have a generator and am thinking of using an electric space heater;It would feel safer to me, but is it really safer than propane?
(ME) When I rented the 2006 38 ft. Fleetwood unit, I was at Lake Tahoe for 3 nights. The temperature dropped to the upper 30's at night (IN MAY!). I felt like as you do and didn't want to use the propane heater. I brought a small "fan heater" to keep the motorhome at a reasonable temp. I brought extra blankets and the interior temp of 62 was perfect. Once I got up, I turned on the regular heat to knock the chill off.
Since you are virtually dry camping, you will have to refuel your motorhome gas tank as your generator will use that fuel. I'm also curious how you will keep your 60 foot water hose from freezing this winter.
Keep us posted and I'm hoping some of the seasoned campers will chime in to help you with some of your questions.
Mr.Mark:B
You do have a lot of good questions but I have only rented new units that have a few extra conveniences. I had electric awnings and a read-out for holding tanks,battery levels, etc. I'm not sure if an '88 would have a computer center to let you know when your tanks are full.
I'm also curious, if you are in the middle of your daughters back acre, how are you going to empty your holding tanks? Will you drive it to a dump station?
(ELLEN) I have an awning and am curious-can one person put it up/down alone?
(ME) I think the awning can be opened by one person, just be carefull not to pinch your hand as I think they are spring loaded. (others may have advice)
(ELLEN) The other thing is that I have a generator and am thinking of using an electric space heater;It would feel safer to me, but is it really safer than propane?
(ME) When I rented the 2006 38 ft. Fleetwood unit, I was at Lake Tahoe for 3 nights. The temperature dropped to the upper 30's at night (IN MAY!). I felt like as you do and didn't want to use the propane heater. I brought a small "fan heater" to keep the motorhome at a reasonable temp. I brought extra blankets and the interior temp of 62 was perfect. Once I got up, I turned on the regular heat to knock the chill off.
Since you are virtually dry camping, you will have to refuel your motorhome gas tank as your generator will use that fuel. I'm also curious how you will keep your 60 foot water hose from freezing this winter.
Keep us posted and I'm hoping some of the seasoned campers will chime in to help you with some of your questions.
Mr.Mark:B
