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New Travel Trailer

My wife and myself (67&68)are looking to buy a used TT.I have a 2013 3.5l V6 Ecoboost with Max tow package. We would like a enclosed shower, ducted ac/air, Gas/Elect water heater. Something in the 26 to 29 FT. We also would like a Rear living room. W...

Down to the wire...

After over three years of living outside of the US we are ready to come back to explore what we missed. We are a young couple with a two year old getting ready to buy our first coach. We are looking and used DP's around $100k. We love the Discover...

Changing Tires

We are new to RVing and I'm trying to outfit our new 27ft Cougar with all the necessary equipment. Is it better to use a tire change ramp or a hydraulic jack to lift a tire off the ground for removal? What are the pros and cons of each method?Thanks,

Buying Advice

Looking at a new travel trailer for me and my wife. We went to the dealer looked around and of course found one we love however the dealer claims they can't give us a firm dollar price without running everything through first. Sounds fishy to me of c...

Good portable boat?

Anyone have a recommendation for a good portable small boat that will fit in a 11 ft TH garage? Like a blow up boat? Also, what do you do about fishing license? I assume you need a license unless campgrounds are exempt?Thanks.

RV's on Road in January

Wife and I just spent a week in Myrtle Beach, not camping, but at a timeshare place instead. (though we did tour 3 campgrounds while we were there). I was amazed as we drove back on Sunday how many RV's, of all types, that I saw on the road. Going ...

Hi everyone, New Member here...NY

Hi Everyone!My name is Robert. Been mentally swamped for a few months with trailer homework and browsing. Just went to my first RV show this past weekend in Edison NJ with the wife and kids. In the market for a very very specific type travel trailer ...

Green Horn From CA.!

Hello, My friends call me Big Mike, and I am getting ready to take the biggest adventure in my Life! Now I know everyone says that you should rent before your Buy, but that is not going to work for me. I have sold the farm! So I am going for it all o...

Campground rates RVing on a budget

I was floored when I saw a campground advertising on this site for 4500 a month or $150 a day for just an RV spot. To me that is the cost of a luxurious home. I want to pay around $500 or less a month on campground fees. I checked and the local la...

First Timer

HELLO! I just purchased a 2013 Travel Lite I-18 travel trailer for the wife and I to use on weekend trips. We live in SW Washington (wet) and often go east (dry) just before our suicide pact goes in effect. I know I'll have a ton of questions, ...

Weekend Warrior 3905 CR

Looking at purchasing a used 2007 CR 3905 Weekend warrior toy hauler and was wondering if anyone knows if the W.Warrior can handle the weight of a chevy tracker ok ? or if anyone has any advice about the trailer? anything I should know? don't want an...

Towing 29 Ft. #6500 UVW

I have a 2013 Ford f150 XLT 3.5l v6 Ecoboost - 3.73 gears, Max tow package, electric brakes, rer view camera. Yellow door cargo sticker #2050. We are looking at a Dutchmen 29 ft ( total length) Travel Trailer with# 6500 UVW and GVWR of #9000. My wife...

Gas vs. diesel

Which is more economical? Diesel costs more, but supposedly gets better gas mileage. Anyone have both and find one more economical over the other?

Which is the better way to go 5th wheel or motorhome?

Been looking at 5th wheels and overall they seem more like homes than campers compared to the motorhomes. The big drawback being with a 5th wheel one is stuck driving a gas-guzzling truck whereas with a motorhome one can tow a gas-efficient vehicle....

Campgrounds and length of stay

Do most campgrounds make you move after a couple of weeks or are there several available where one can stay for three months at a time? We are thinking that we want to stay put for a few months so that we are not constantly driving. Do snowbirds wi...

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