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Newbie driving across Canada needs advice

Hello there, Thanks for your help right off the bat, I have learned a lot of things over the years from all sorts of different forums just like this one. Truly the internet is great. My family and I are going to be driving from Nova Scotia to Briti...

LEARNING EXPERIENCE ON OUR 2013 TARDIS TRAVEL

THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE ON OUR 2013 TARDIS TIME TRAVEL ADVENTURESAfter posting the campground & boondocking sites of our 2013 Tardis Time Travel Adventures some of you ask what lessen (dos & don’ts) were learned during our travels. Here goes.The f...

"Hello everybody"-considering your lifestyle

My name is Greg, I'm a graduate student in Manhattan. I have been throwing money away renting a room the ghetto for 2.5 years. I think an appropriate pick-up/travel trailer set up may be a reasonable investment. I expect to be traveling the county-lo...

5th wheel hitch recommendation

Best ideas for a fifth wheel hitch for my Ram 2500 short bed? I'm ok with manual operation. Thanks.SteveG

1st Time buyer needs advice: t.t. or 5th wheeler?

Trying to decide between a Freedom Express 320 BHDS (t.t.), or something like the Keystone Avalanche 361TG (fifth wheel). Most trips would include three adult size people needing separate sleeping beds. Mostly the driving/towing concerns me, which ...

Arctic Fox 996 Input Would Be Appreciated

We are new at this and thinking of purchasing an Arctic Fox 996 and a dually...any input from someone who has an Arctic Fox 996 or anything you would like to share that might be helpful would be much appreciated...thank you!

Base plate installation...

I live in Pahrump nv. and need a base plate installed on my Automobile.Has anybody had this work done in Pahrump? Do not want to travel to Las Vegas unless I need to.

2005 Ford E450, Class C

2005 Ford E450 Class C: Can anyone enlighten me as to the location of the turn signal flasher relay. I can hear it but I can't locate it! Thanx!

Heated tanks?

Hi again folks, so My Class A has "heated waste tanks" as labeled on the waste tank compartment door.I'm trying to figure out how this works.there's no on\off switch that I can find anywhere . is it an automatic thing? Electric? Should I be concerned...

Need Help Cold Weather RV Trip

Hi All,My wife & I are traveling from SLC, UT to Parris Island, SC Saturday for our daughter's graduation. We are new RV'rs with a 2013 25' Winnebago Access. My concern is we would like to travel with fresh water in the fresh water tank and I anticip...

1986 dodge ram FALCON 318 engine $2500 is it worth it?

Hi,I can get a 1986 dodge falcon camper van for $2500. The generator does not work, it has an anti freeze leak and smokes a little from the exhaust. The body is fine and so is the interior. Does anyone know about this van? If I have to put another $2...

Help: Military retiree w/ family temp living

I am 33, married with a 2 year old, and a new born (4 total). We currently live in Japan, where I will retire from the Air Force in 5 months, with disability. Looking to buy a travel trailer, and if need be trade in our 2006 Honda Ridgeline (5,000 ...

Rv obsessions

Well I've been bitten by the RV bug.more like mauled viscously by the RV beast.I spent the better part of two years looking for an RV for my family and I. I finally bought a fixer in October and have spent almost every free minute I have working on i...

newbie questions

TIA to all you seasoned RVers for their patience with newbies.I am strongly considering becoming a full time RVer, and have a few questions.I will be able to purchase my RV outright, but beyond that will be living on a tight budget.In general my plan...

What kind of camper for trip around the United states

I live in the panhandle of florida, we are getting ready to travel from Florida to Yosemite in the summer. We plan on going to north rim of grand canyon among a bunch of other stops. We are on the search for a camper on some sort. I have 3 kids, m...

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