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Scott_85
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Hello everybody. I am Scott and I just made the plunge I am a proud owner of a new 2013 Coachmen Chaparral 280RLS. My TV is a 2013 Ram 2500. I look forward to a lifetime of learn and enjoying my camper and look forward to learning from ya'll.
TV: 2013 Ram 2500 Laramie, G56, Andersen Ultimate 5th Wheel Hitch.
5er: 2013 Coachmen Chaparral 280RLS
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YnotTurbo
Explorer
Explorer
We have been to Jellystone Luray twice. My daughter loves it. Let me know when you want to go to Luray. We will meet up there.
Navy Chief (Ret.) Still working. 2019 Ford F350 Lariat, 4:10 Geared and 935 lbs. of Grunt..., 2011 Mobile Suites Lexington

Scott_85
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Explorer
Sounds good I think we have a couple trips already planned. I want to go to big meadows and the wife likes yogie in luray.
TV: 2013 Ram 2500 Laramie, G56, Andersen Ultimate 5th Wheel Hitch.
5er: 2013 Coachmen Chaparral 280RLS

YnotTurbo
Explorer
Explorer
Maybe we can link up at a campsite this summer at a campground in VA.
Navy Chief (Ret.) Still working. 2019 Ford F350 Lariat, 4:10 Geared and 935 lbs. of Grunt..., 2011 Mobile Suites Lexington

Scott_85
Explorer
Explorer
YnotTurbo wrote:
Looks great... Now it's time to make some plans.


Plans are made, just awaiting my return.
TV: 2013 Ram 2500 Laramie, G56, Andersen Ultimate 5th Wheel Hitch.
5er: 2013 Coachmen Chaparral 280RLS

YnotTurbo
Explorer
Explorer
Looks great... Now it's time to make some plans.
Navy Chief (Ret.) Still working. 2019 Ford F350 Lariat, 4:10 Geared and 935 lbs. of Grunt..., 2011 Mobile Suites Lexington

Scott_85
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Explorer


Here it is, and I must say it looks good behind the truck!!!
TV: 2013 Ram 2500 Laramie, G56, Andersen Ultimate 5th Wheel Hitch.
5er: 2013 Coachmen Chaparral 280RLS

YnotTurbo
Explorer
Explorer
Scott_85 wrote:
Thanks everybody for the warm welcomes, and please pay me no attention when I ask a silly question.

YnotTurbo, what was your rate?


Aviation Ordnance Chief when I hung up my Anchors...
Navy Chief (Ret.) Still working. 2019 Ford F350 Lariat, 4:10 Geared and 935 lbs. of Grunt..., 2011 Mobile Suites Lexington

Scott_85
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Explorer
Thanks everybody for the warm welcomes, and please pay me no attention when I ask a silly question.

YnotTurbo, what was your rate?
TV: 2013 Ram 2500 Laramie, G56, Andersen Ultimate 5th Wheel Hitch.
5er: 2013 Coachmen Chaparral 280RLS

B_Sjulestad
Explorer II
Explorer II
Welcome to the forum Scott, nice rig you got there. These folks will be able to answer many questions for you, there are 1000's of hours of knowledge and experience available on this forum.
Bob & Dianne
2016 GMC Denali 3500HD 4x4 DRW D/A
2013 Cedar Creek 36ckts
Emmy,Sassy and Flower our 4 legged kids

fla-gypsy
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Explorer
Welcome from Florida. Do keep in mind that anyone can sign up on this forum and present themselves as someone who has a clue. You will need to evaluate answers you receive to questions with some scrutiny. That said there is a wealth of information and knowledge now available to you.
This member is not responsible for opinions that are inaccurate due to faulty information provided by the original poster. Use them at your own discretion.

09 SuperDuty Crew Cab 6.8L/4.10(The Black Pearl)
06 Keystone Hornet 29 RLS/(The Cracker Cabana)

chester490
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Explorer
Welcome. The folks on this forum have been a huge help to us over the years. Have fun.

laknox
Nomad
Nomad
Scott_85 wrote:
laknox wrote:
Scott_85 wrote:
Question for ya'll is a king pin stabilizer really needed and also stabilizers for the slides ? Still a little nervous cause this is our first camper and we went big.


First suggestion for a newbie. Make sure you have lots of popcorn on hand when asking questions that have been posted and answered dozens of times. :B :B :B

Lyle


Yeah I know I just don't like to search and another good point instead of asking myself where did I read that, I know right where the answer is cause its in the tread I started. :B


Man after my own heart! ๐Ÿ™‚ Welcome!

Lyle
2022 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Denali Crew Cab 4x4 Duramax
B&W OEM Companion & Gooseneck Kit
2017 KZ Durango 1500 D277RLT
1936 John Deere Model A
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dennisgt60
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Explorer
Welcome Scott!

Lots of good info for you here on RVNet. Stay in touch.
2012 F-250 XLT, 6.2L, 4x4, CC, Standard Bed, 10,000lb. GVWR, 3.73 Axle.
Truck CAT Wt. 7,120 lbs.
Stated payload max. 2,881 lbs.
2015 Rockwood Signature Ultra Lite 8282ws.

YnotTurbo
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Explorer
Welcome to the forum and congrats with your new RV Scott. Virginia has a lot of great campgrounds. We camp in Virginia a lot.
Navy Chief (Ret.) Still working. 2019 Ford F350 Lariat, 4:10 Geared and 935 lbs. of Grunt..., 2011 Mobile Suites Lexington