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Our first 5th wheel

MillerTime8303
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Explorer
I'm new to the forum and new to camping. Me and my fiancee'(getting married next month) bought a used 5th wheel and can't wait to start enjoying it with the family.

I wanted to say how much great information I found on here before purchasing the camper.


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shepstone
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Durb wrote:
Hey Jim, you had it quick and easy in sunny Arizona. Try doing steps 1 through 5 in the rain! Over the years we have had 2 tents, 3 tent trailers, a bumper tow and now after 43 years of marriage a 5th wheel. We have used them all extensively and never had a bad trip.

Congratulations MillerTime. Nothing creates memories like camping.

Heck thats nothin' try it in the snow!
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Durb
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Hey Jim, you had it quick and easy in sunny Arizona. Try doing steps 1 through 5 in the rain! Over the years we have had 2 tents, 3 tent trailers, a bumper tow and now after 43 years of marriage a 5th wheel. We have used them all extensively and never had a bad trip.

Congratulations MillerTime. Nothing creates memories like camping.

TucsonJim
Explorer II
Explorer II
Wait a minute! You're just getting married and you already have a fifth wheel? Here's how it's supposed to work:

1. Year 1-3. Sleep on the ground in a sleeping bag. Use rocks for padding.
2. Year 4-5. Upgrade sleeping arrangements to include an air mattress.
3. Year 6. Purchase a tent.
4. Year 7. Purchase a tent that doesn't leak.
5. Sometime between year 8-10 your wife will say "If you don't buy a decent RV to sleep in, I'm never going with you again".
6. Year 12. Finally give in and buy your first RV.

That's about the way it worked for me, and that's the proper way to do things. That way, she'll appreciate it a lot more!

:W

Seriously, Congratulations on that FW. It looks like you're well on your way to some great memories.

Jim
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bpadamson
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Welcome and congratulations!!
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Wiscampsin
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Welcome from Wisconsin and congrats on your Laredo.

TheSidwells
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Explorer
Congrats, may there be may adventures in it...
The Sidwell's

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Nicholsfamily05
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Explorer
Congratulations on the 5er..... Enjoy and welcome to the life style that never gets old!!!
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Toolguy5
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Explorer III
Congrats and enjoy
Dan & Patty
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dbob62180
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Explorer
Wow! Big rig for your first one! Enjoy - may you have many great adventures together.

mowin
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Congrats on the 5er and the upcoming nuptials.

newman_fulltime
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Explorer II
congrats on the trailer im in north louisiana if you ever need any help