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  1. AK

    New to RVing and the Forum in general!

    So I'm looking into getting a 832FK Flagstaff/8339FK Rockwood and renting out a long-term stay RV lot for 675 a month including utilities instead of renting an apartment (Cheapest close by in a non-shade neighborhood) for 1025 a month excluding utilities. (Planning to live in the unit for 5-7...
  2. PA

    New here, Still planning....

    Hi, I'm Patti. Just got in here. I'm in my late 60s, was a veteran, and I have three cats that I've rescued who travel with me. I have a lot of experience living on the road in general, but not specific to having a bus. For a long time I had a Class B. Then I had to resort to trying it with an...
  3. MI

    Newbie here with 2007 Aspect 26A Class C

    Hello, my wife and I decided to invest in a used RV. We live in Washington…We purchased a 2007 26’ Winnie Aspect. We hope to get on the road in March. Will be visiting family in California. I will definitely be needed information as I read the manuals for the different systems in it.. Thank you...
  4. JO

    Newbie

    I’m moving into a camper ASAP and I know nothing about travel trailers. Looking for a crash courses, reference material, tips, tricks, etc. My first question is that all the lighting in my travel trailer seems really dim even though I am plugged up to city power, what are some things I should...
  5. WC

    Newbie trying to winterize Micro Minnie 1808FBS

    Hi. I bought my 2019 Micro Minnie 1808FBS new a few years ago, but this is the first year I've had to winterize it and do various maintenance things myself. I've been looking online and on YouTube but not finding things specific to this model. For winterizing, I have questions and I'm grateful...
  6. grantess

    Newbie

    Excited and learning!
  7. BO

    Newbie Help/ Furnace Stink and Winterizing

    Newbie here. 2017 Keystone Laredo 325RL. I'm sure this topic has come up ad nauseum, so I apologize for the redundancy in advance. I'm not finding very specific info on winterizing in the downloadable manuals. I will visit the camper frequently during hunting season. My question is about...
  8. ctodd111-RW

    Questions from a Fifth Wheel Newbie!

    Hi - I will apologize in advance for any dumb questions I may ask. I will search for answers before posting, but I might not realize whether or how some answers might apply to my situation: I have a Ford F350 SRW 7.3L gas engine with a 4233 lb payload capacity. The Ford Towing Calculator shows...
  9. bipolarcoder

    Camping Newbie

    We are brand new full timers and I know that I SHOULD know this but we just got a new propane regulator. How do I know which tank it is using; or both?
  10. BI

    This newbie needs a little help - roof damage

    Hello all. Just made the move from tent camping to our new Rockwood 1910 ESP pop up camper. I’m new to this forum obviously. We are on our 3rd trip sense buying the camper. Yesterday will at the camp ground a giant tree limb fell and ripped through fabric on one pull out side and cracked the...
  11. AD

    [Incomplete Vehicle]

    the masochist in me really went all-out this time. 1989 Thomas Built [unknown]. 1986 GMC chassis. My guess is either a Ward Patriot or a Vista; either way it's a Type C. 30ft long, capacity of 66. VINfo is a dead-end, stops at chassis production. i spoke with Thomas and am currently...
  12. AL

    Hello New Newbie here!

    Good Afternoon: Purchased a new to us 2020 Forest River Cherokee 274WK last week. Traded in a 2005 Fleetwood Jamboree 26Q Motor home that had become just too small for us. Trying to learn as much about this trailer and how to maintain it easily. Thanks for entertaining my "newbie" questions...
  13. VI

    old newbies

    Hi, we're vicki and bill from norhern illinois. we have owned three forest river trailers over the years and currently own a 2019 29rsws. a forest river grand surveyor has caught my eye recently. couldn't get over the huge kitchen and kitchen counter space and the huge rear bathroom with two...
  14. BL

    Newbie

    Hello there! I am new here, we have a 2017 Cedar Creek Champagne 38el. Hope I can jump right in and ask for some help. I have seen some posts here about slides and hydraulics not working properly and have seen suggestions about the reset switch options and also the trombetta switch. We...
  15. Thunderstorm

    Old Newbies from Texas

    Hello from us here in North Central Texas…we just bought our new flagstaff 21FBRS as our first trailer…hope to learn a lot for the more seasoned RVr’s
  16. LO

    5er Newbie Lowecamper

    Hello everyone! Newbie to forums and think I'm gonna need some encouragement to keep our 2019 Cougar 30RLS in tip-top shape. Pulling with a 2015 F-250 HD Diesel. Been camping for many years and just upgraded from a 2000 model hybrid TT (KZ Coyote) last year. Looking forward to learning a lot...
  17. IN

    newbie check in

    Hello, All. My wife & I just bought a lovely, well cared-for 2001 Cougar (287). We're going to be using it while we have some work done on the house. I'm actually looking forward to using t -- even if it's only on our property. I think it'll be fun!
  18. BI

    Solar Power for newbie

    My 2023 26RBS has two 100W solar panels and a MPPT 15W controler and a Freedome X 2000 inverter. I've watched the Keystone Videos.. but still have a question. For several months .. I leave my camper unattended at a frends land in an outdoor location with full sunlight .. and simply want to use...
  19. MA

    2021 Raptor 356 "Solar Ready" newbie question

    I'm looking to add some solar to my Raptor 5th wheel toyhauler only to maintain batteries right now (Two type 24 AGM batteries in parallel) but possibly expanding later. From bits and pieces I've gathered, I'm looking at starting with a 200W solar panel and a Victron 100/30A (or 50A) controller...
  20. SO

    Newbie help

    Completely new to this andI recently purchased a used Zeppelin fifth wheel but I'm having an issue I can't figure out. I'm trying to use the water heater but I can't get it to light propane is connected, I've bled the water lines, there are no blown fuses in the fuse box inside (read there may...
  21. MR

    Newbie here

    Greetings! In June my wife and I purchased a new 2024 Surveyor Legend 19RBLE. For the past 20 years we had a 2003 Aljo 250LT but due to both of us working, soccer schedules, school, etc. we did most of our camping relatively locally and unfortunately not as frequently as we would have liked. Now...
  22. CO

    New member/newbie

    Thanks for adding me. I bought a 2004 Keystone Cougar 28 foot fifth wheel during Covid for my kids to be able to escape the city. Care and maintenance is all new to me, but so far so good.
  23. RO

    2005 Voyage leveling system diagnosis help needed

    Hello Everyone, I'm new to the Winnebago world and I'm sure it's not very unusual that I have a few questions. We just purchased a 2005 Voyage. Took her on her maiden voyage and she did great. Had a couple issues, one of the leveling jacks had started to work it's way down, noticed that...
  24. FR

    Newbie here - 2018 Georgetown 30x3 question

    So we are fairly new to this unit. I winterized following a YouTube video with no issue, but I’m not sure I returned all the valves to the proper positions. I have attached photos of my current configuration and just want to make sure these are all correct for daily use. Thanks in advance.
  25. DI

    Camping Newbie

    Greetings from Atlantic Canada.

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