Introduce Yourself!

[TeamGoodSam]

Hi all, and welcome to the Good Sam Community — we’re excited you’re here! Take this chance to say hello and tell us a bit about yourself.

Whether this is your first time here or if you’ve already jumped into the conversations, kick today off with a quick, friendly hello. It’s always great to run into familiar faces further down the road.

So what’s the inside scoop? Your RV of choice. Where you like to travel. Where you call home. Need an icebreaker? Tell us where you would go if you could RV anywhere in the world. And finally, be sure to welcome others as they join!

[Karaokegene]

Have been a full time RVer for 14 years.  From Iowa, and of course winter south. We were in Tucson 12 winters, last 2 in Texas.  Not a big fan of Texas.  Thinking about Georgia next year.  Any suggestions?

[ScottLayden]

Just getting started.  I bought a 2006 Tiffin Phaeton in 2021 in great shape, then told the shop to perfect it.  There were some undisclosed by the seller flaws, but I am not going to let that ruin my experience.   I've played with it a little, but no trips so far.  I hope to semi-retire this year and start learning/traveling.    Based just south of Nashville, TN, with family in Memphis, TN, Co, OR, and CA.  

[devildog1971]

devildog1971 here I was in R V net for many years,  I do have a question concerning my  Northern Lite can I plug in the camper cord to 110v electric without having 12 volt batteries installed in (on)  the camper 

[opnspaces]

Being a 2019 I would think so. But you might want to post this question in the Truck Campers group.
If you are not able to post (button is grayed out) you need to join the group first.

1. on top left of the page hover over the "Groups" drop down
2. Click on Truck Camper Group (do not click on Forum)
3. On the right side of the new page click Join Group

After that you can go to the forum by clicking on Forum in step 2 above and post the question.

[pianotuna]

Hi,

It depends on the age and type of converter.

[Community Alumni]

HI there.  We are looking for good places/routes to overnight ( I like to plug in ) on our migration from Kamloops, BC to Phoenix in the fall and then back in the spring. 

[evanseegmiller]

Hey @Community Alumni, 

I would suggest creating a post on our Campgrounds page! Here campers from all over the country will see your post and be able to give their recommendations! You could also try any of our regional groups as well if you are looking for a specific area! 

[pianotuna]

Hi maurconn,

I use the trip planner at freecampsites.net

[Happywanderer21]

Well hello to campers of all kinds.

I'm MissAnne and I have done primitive camping most of my life, some with tents and some without. I am purchasing a Scamp trailer for some extended backcountry camping for a home base. My conundrum is my battery knowledge. 

It seems a 29 series is my better choice (unless there is a larger one ). I just dont know how to calculate what I can run and how long. I start reading and I feel like I'm trying to reinvent the wheel. Is the a simple calculation or chart or something to gather this info from or is it just learned knowledge????

Any and all knowledgeable info I will be grateful for.

Thanks and Happy Camping!

[Oldgary]

How many like the new picture magazine from Good Sam?

[Reality_Check]

Lol...  ugh 

If it's a replacement, I want my money back.  Wife too said, it's  a "one and done"

[tweed420]

Hi! I'm Shelly, my time ever being an Motorhome owner. I have an Damon intruder 2000 

[Seaqueen2u]

Hi, we are looking at retiring and buying a 5th wheeler for full time living and traveling. Have been shopping for about a year and seem to get so much conflicting information about full timers Rv warranty issues. What do you in this community think is the best brand of 5th wheels with the best warranty for full timers.? Which brand can best handle full time usage? Any advice you can share would be greatly appreciated!

[evanseegmiller]

Hey @Seaqueen2u, 

If you post this in our Fifth-Wheel Group you might see more feedback from other owners! 

Let me know if you need help with any questions! 

[pianotuna]

Seaqueen2u RV's are, generally speaking, slapped together by piece work employees. warranty's are done at the dealership most often--and they prefer to sell rather than repair. My best advice is to buy a unit that is 5 years old--so that ll the deficiencies have been addressed.