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!

[Voncoly]

Make sure the little red trip button on grounded outlet in your bathroom isn't tripped 

[JimnCheryl]

hi - we are a semi retired couple and the real and original Jim and Cheryl. 

We are looking for a long term RV location somewhere in the US south east. The intersection of Alabama, Georgia, the Carolinas and Tennessee would be ideal. Must beRed Oak Ontario June 2024 small dog and cat friendly. Seniors oriented but not exclusive because we have some grandchildren that will want to visit from time to time. They range in age from adult to rug rat and busy but mannerly. and well behaved. Better than grandma Cheryl behaves.

Handicap accessible, shade trees, able to use our golf cart to assist with mobility limitations around shopping, laundry, trips to the pool.  Can be cold but not freezing unless it is for very short periods of time. 

We have a 3 wheel twin seat pedal bike for excersise so level trails would be interesting but not a deal breaker because we could ride it on the streets.

We like gazebos for shade and outdoor meals.

We are also looking for a trailer on a site as we are leaving our 5th wheel back home for summer vacations, freinds and family events etc.  We like our space so something in the 30 ft range with 2 slides would suit or if in the right place maybe a park model.  

Thats all for now and if you have or know of something that sounds like it might be a fit for us you can email us at leadingegefarmer@gmail.com

The photo is our campsite in Ontario Canada taken in June

Thanks for reading to the end 🙂

[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/