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Going Full Time our First Fifth Wheel

My husband and I are staying under 100k for our first Fifth Wheel. We have found a few used DRVs we really like and have been in a lot of other brands in the 70s range. We find a big difference in quality. Is it worth stretching out budget to get a u...

Mdrury by Explorer
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Oops...

First, thanks to everyone for my RV education here on RV Net Forums. I've been reading and learning for about three years before I got the TV and TT. So far, the worst I've done has been to try to drive away with the electric trailer jack still exten...

Dealers and Used Trailers...

Hello, I purchased a used trailer 2 weeks ago... before signing contract.. I provided a check list to salesman..and was willing to pay for the extra inspection...anyway... after trailer was at home.. I started to see my check list and the trailer wor...

Long term storage and Suburban hot water heater

If you had to store your RV for maybe couple years what would you do?Would you drain and put anode back in? Would you leave anode off? Which would be best way to prevent (mess, rust, bugs, etc)Thanks

path1 by Explorer
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Nervous about dealers

We are purchasing a new RV. We want to get it in Florida so we can save shipping costs as we wont have a truck right away. We live in New Jersey. I have called numerous dealers and it seems like the only one who has the model we want is Orlando RV. E...

bassin39 by Explorer
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EXTRA Beginners in RVing! Help!

Good Afternoon All,My husband is in the military and I will be enlisting as well within the next month. I refuse to rent another anything that I will ultimately not own in the end. We are set on purchasing and RV we just aren't sure if we should get....

Water damaged/rotted floor repair

I have most of the work completed for replacing a bad section of floor where a leak had been.I found an additional area too close to a cabinet for work this time around. there is some soft OSB that will not hold a screw plus a depression in the floor...

Gene_M by Explorer
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Shopping for a small TT

Hello, new to the forum and first post...Last year I bought a new 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan and opted for the factory tow group. This rates me for 3600 lbs. The group includes trany cooler, electronic load distribution and sway control along with a cl...

ChrisH75 by Explorer
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RV shows

Are the prices at the RV shows typically better than what I would get now from a dealer? My dilemma is I pre bought tickets to the Hershey RV show in September. And booked a hotel room. We are looking for our first RV and have found one we really lik...

bassin39 by Explorer
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WE WON THE LOTTERY!, We are moving the US and buying an RV!

Hi, I'm MinEff, married, under 30, living in London (England), stable career, happy life (although a little dull at times)Until last May when everything changed! because WE won the freaking LOTTERY!! No, not the $$$$ lottery, but an even better one! ...

MinEff by Explorer
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New RV Owners

Finally picked up our new 2014 Open Range 3X378RLS. Looking forward to many great years traveling North America. Hope to gain more tips and help from the forum. Thanks.

TheK_s by Explorer
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brake lights

l have a 1995 f250 with the 351. l notice yesterday that my tail lights and signal lights are not working. l do have park lights but no brake or signal lights. l have checked all the fuses in the cab and under the hood all are good. what elso do l ne...

Leaving trailer plug in when at home.

Sorry if this was talked about before, i just could not find any. i was wondering if it is ok to leave the trailer plug in when it is park at home. we use the camper alot at home for a place for shade and a place to eat outside. i just not sure if it...