RV Newbies

Do I have to take the dealer's word on the MSRP?

They will gladly tell you outright, or include in an ad the MSRP, but how do I know it's an accurate number? If I negotiate 35% off what I think is the MSRP, it's meaningless unless I know for certain the MSRP provided to me was accurate. How do I d...

Site length and trailer?

We just moved to a fifth wheel from our truck camper.When a length is listed for a campsite is it just the length of the trailer or does it include the truck?The fifth wheel is under 25' but if we add the truck we are close to 40' I don't want to get...

Buying advice

If you had 100,000 to play with, and wanted to buy a motorhome....travel one or two years then sell and attempt to get as much money back as possible, what would you buy? I.e. What make/model has best resale for 100g and under

RV Parks

I am thinking of joining the RV world and I am looking at a 2000 motorhome with the hope of taking off for 6months traveling the country. A friend told me that many RV Parks do not allow units that are over 10 years old. Is this true?Thank you for y...

residential refrigerators Iin a TT

We are in the process of purchasing a new TT. Just as the post said, is a residential refrigerator an option and is it a good option. It will only be my wife, I and two dogs 99% of the time. Is it a weight concern?God Bless!

I'm in a quandry, and I don't know where to start.

Hello there. I am an employed 55 year old female, single with three small dogs. I have lived in my house for just over three years, and am becoming overwhelmed with bills, the cost of taking care of the house, and just getting deeper and deeper into...

A whole new world...

Hello... I received all the documents I need to sign for my 5er. Once we get through the paperwork processing and approval stage, my castle will soon be delivered to me sometime late next week. I'm so excited and really looking forward to it.The h...

Renting an RV?

So my wife and 3 boys and I are planning a 7 week RV trip next summer. We don't own one but looking to rent one. We have talked about buying one so this would be the perfect way to introduce ourselves into the RV lifestyle. We have our route picked o...

Yeti cooler vs a second fridge

I thought when I had bought my TT that the fridge was going to be too small even though several people told me it would not be. We are a type of family that does not eat out very often nor eat mass produced foods( I suffer from migranes), so we carry...

Registration Fee and Sales Tax

Hello... I'm about to purchase a 5er in Texas and I live in Vegas. I'm to receive paperwork by Friday to review and sign if I agree to what's documented. I was told today that with NV, registration plus sales tax will cost me another $1985. I plan...

fuse for our fresh water pump

I'm looking for the fuse for our fresh water pump on our 2000 Pace Arrow Vision. Can anyone please help ? thx Dave

Tire-sized parking pads

Pardon me if this is answered elsewhere...I searched, but didn't see anything specifically addressing what I am looking for. I need to park my new RV in my back yard on what is now grass. I can't really afford to pour a pad, or put stone down on the ...

TT Cover and Padding

Hi, I'm an experienced PUP trailer camper and just bought my first TT. I would like to get a custom RV Cover as I live at altitude in Colorado and am concerned about the winters and UV damage to the roof. I have read lots of posts on the subject but ...

best rv for Yellowstone/ Glacier National park in spring

My family and I are planning our summer trip next year. 3 weeks, from Western NY to Yellowstone and Glacier National park and back. I have lots of questions but here are a few to get me started.1) what is the max length of RV (class A or C) that is e...

Best way to winterize yet still use unit in winter?

Looking for the safest, best route to take.Plan on camping once a month or so through the winter season. We keep unit at a storage yard with no shore power.I realize my options are to winterize/dewinterize every time, or i could run a heater. Since ...

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