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apackard18
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May 26, 2013

New to forum, and info questions.

Hello everone!!

My name is Andy. I'm obviously new to this forum and as of 2 days ago, new to RV's. I just bought a 1973 Chevy G30 Open Road RV. It's the perfect size for my small family and for the first time in my adulthood, get's me off of the hard ground. I'm very excited.

We bought this knowing that we would have some work to do, but being collectors thought it would be perfect. I have been trying to do as much research through these forums as I can to prepare for the troubles and new expierences that a first time RV'r can go through. Lot's of information, you guys have done well.

I decided to post this hoping that maybe somebody here would have some more knowledge of these old campers and could give advice of where to seek information on the set-up's and stuff of this oldie. There isn't to much popping up on the web.

Anyway, here's a photo. I look forward to chatting about expirences and helping where I can.


  • Hey Andy - welcome to the forum! Congrats on getting off the ground! Like a few have posted above, I would suggest your first outing be in your own driveway. Nothing stresses folks out worse than things not working or being broken down/stranded away from home on what was supposed to be a fun weekend outing.

    My wife declared "I will never set foot in that RV again!" on one of my rigs due to little things that didn't work, were easy to fix, but in her mind, set the stage for "unreliable" and "not fun".

    Anyway, welcome aboard and "Hi" from a neighbor to the south (but I was a closer neighbor years ago - I grew up just a little east of you in Custer, SD.).

    Greg
  • I love this forum when the people are so nice and helpful. Makes it a pleasure to ask questions and reply cordially to others who have need of advice. The class C thread seems to be the nicest one. Welcome Andy.