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!

[tiltover14]

My name is Eileen.  I am a first time camp trailer owner.  I have a very small Jayco Baja.  I live in Payette, ID. I took my first solo trip (with my dogs) just before Labor Day.  I did wonderful!!  I am looking forward to getting in some trips in 2025.

[VKCAKC]

So glad you enjoyed your trip.

[Voncoly]

Hi Eileen, seems to be a few of us new lady Nomads out this year. Im going leave Georgia to make a visit to family in Iowa the end of Sept. But heading somewhere warmer for winter

[SMGREENE12]

Hello! My husband and I just purchased our 1st camper. We bought a 2023 Coleman Lantern Lt 17B. We are exited! Any tips and tricks are welcomed!

[slider45]

Welcome to the group

[Hoff3218]

We enjoyed our 2021 17B, upgraded the mattress was about all that was required. I would install 2 front stabilizers though

[SMGREENE12]

We got 2 front stabilizers! Thanks! 

[jessmea1978]

Good morning! My name is Jessi. My dog Alamea and I live in MA. We just got our first RV ever and can't wait to get on the road. It's a Holiday Rambler Admiral 28A. I am going to plan some small 2-3 day trips for now to get used to driving the RV and using the features. Any newbie advice is welcome!

[Hoff3218]

Hello all. My wife and I live in Northern Illinois and are nearing that retirement age. Bought  a Coleman 17B as a starter camper and made 5 trips. Realized we needed more breathing room with three dogs. Just bought a 2025 Wolf Pup Black Label. We enjoy traveling where and when we can

[Voncoly]

Hi y'all, I'm from Georgia. Yes more room is definitely needed with pets. I moved me, 2 dogs and cat from a 19 ft to a 29 ft with  a slide. Much better!

[Goodwin88]

Hi, long time camper, but new to Truck Camper.  Advice appreciated on TC selection:

I have a 2017 Ram 2500 SB, 6.7 Cummins.  Looking for an 1-2 night camper for Oregon camping adventures so I don't need large tank reserves.  I perfer an older Lance 815, but the Lance 650 is marketed as a lower weight TC.  However, according to Lance, they are both about the same dry weight!  I plan to use newer 8 ply tires with an E rating.  At this point, if they were both campers are the same weight I'd prefer the camper with the lower side profile for sidewind safety.  For the same money I'd get a better deal on an 815, but money is not a big issue.  

What's the community take on a "safe" camper for my Ram 2500?  Does the Lance 650 really handle like a smaller camper?  How does either one handle on mountain roads?

Thanks in advance!!

[slider45]

Welcome to the club! Lance 650 is a better choice imo.

[LAJohn1]

https://capricamper.com/models/retreat/

[LAJohn1]

If it is just you, have you ever looked at a Capri Camper. They are smaller, not a lot frills, order one with more or less depending on what you want. There are probably more Capri truck campers sold every year than any other brand, they are also referred to as Capri Cowboy Campers. We had one and used it every weekend for about 3 years. We also used to go north to trout streams when we weren’t going to a rodeo, and we used for a week long trip to Colorado.

[WSBeersman]

Newbie RV owners.  We bought a 2024 Class C Forest River Forester. They were clearing out and we are using it close to home in Branson, MO this week! So happy we could bring our two doglets with us! 2 pounds and 4 pounds—both Yorkies. They seem to like it but are confused. lol. We def need a new mattress, but trying to find one will be difficult at best. It’s split side to side. Not ideal. We plan to take a month long trip to all of CA and OR National Parks in May next year.