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jadams04
Explorer
Mar 02, 2014

new to rv life

Hello forum!, after a lot of research and looking my fiance and I purchased a travel trailer...My job forces me to spend a lot of time on the road, considerable time at each location. We are committed to become full time rv'rs for a year at least and from there who knows...neither of us has experience with the new trailers, we've both been weekend warriors in tents and pop ups and what not, but nothing like the adventure that is before us. We joined the forum to learn and share experieces, to help make this transition as easy as possible. This month we will be making our way from Texas to California (Fresno) area (which will be location of my first project. I would imagine we will break the drive up perhaps in Arizona and spend a week. I would welcome any recommendations to help us find routes, parks, etc...We are both excited about this new adventure and hoping to learn and share as much as possible on our way...We are open to any and all advice and hope contribute some lessons learned as we go :/...thanks all in advance!
  • Jason, Welcome to the forum and to RVing. There is LOTS to learn and there are many knowledgeable folks on these fora, who are willing and able to assist in a positive way. You may also find more direct input on the Flagstaff Travel Trailer forum.

    Your new Flagstaff 30WRLIKS is surely a beautiful trailer and you will be very comfortable full timing in that florplan. But then I am biased since my RV is a cousin of your RV's. ;)

    AllStays Camp and RV has a great app for either iOS or Android and Microsoft Streets & Trips works well for routing. These are what I use. RV Park Reviews website can be useful also.

    My only concern, though, is the payload capacity of your truck in light of the likely tongue weight of your fully loaded trailer, especially where you will be full-timing. The likely GVWR of his trailer is 8850# (which could be achieved if full-timing) which would mean a desired hitch load of 1062#. Don't know if your truck can handle that when freely loaded and camping-ready.

    l don't mean to dampen your spirits at this time but would be interested to hear how this would be addressed.
  • Welcome to the forum. There is a lot of information available. Use the search block or just ask. Someone will have an answer for you.

    In addition to Free Campsites, there is:

    Free Campgrounds

    Casino Camper

    and a few others, just do a little searching.

    They're not really campgrounds, just places for an overnight stop.
    But, they come in handy when you're traveling and just need a rest or resupply your RV.

    Enjoy your new lifestyle.
  • Ron3rd's avatar
    Ron3rd
    Explorer III
    Jason, you're gonna love your Flagstaff V-hull. We've got the sister brand Rockwood Windjammer and love it. The v-hulls tow like a dream.
  • Yes Artum, we are very excited and trying to get as prepared as possible. Since this will be home for awhile, we wanted to be as comfortable as possible. Went to a local RV show and spent a couple days looking, asking questions, etc...In the end we bought the flagstaff v-lite 30WRLIKS, 3 slides, dry weight 7200lbs. Towing vehicle is a 1/2ton 2011 Ford FX4 with tow package, eco boost engine and transmission cooler. Max towing weight is 10,500lbs.
  • http://freecampsites.net/

    https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=113489473531870469999.0004785d9133690c0112f&ll=32.175612,-99.404297&spn=9.755861,11.052246&z=6
  • Well gosh Jason, that sounds like a good plan if you are well prepared.

    Please tell us what you purchased, what kind of tow gear you have, and what you are hauling with just to make it more interesting.