california

Hi from the part of California that has not burned down. At least not yet. I am a soon to be retired state employee. My wife has broached the idea of getting an RV. She tells me I want a motorhome. We don't want to be full-timers, but maybe we would take extended trips of two or three weeks...

We're heading out to California in a couple of weeks for my Grandmother's 100th birthday. We'll be staying at Hesperia Lakes for the weekend, but according to their website, they do not have a dump station on premises. Chatting with an employee at a local RV dealership, it seems that's not...

After a late September, early October trip from Oregon to the Bay Area I am thinking of driving California Highway 1 from Bodega Bay to Highway 101 (Leggett). I have driven 1 in a car several times and once in a 24 foot Class A not towing. This trip would be in our 24 foot Class C towing our...

Hello all, We just brought home our brand new MiniLite 2509S! Definitely an upgrade from our last trailer, which we loved, but needed something a bit larger. So far I am very impressed. What comes Standard on this trailer blows me away! Our least trailer was also a Forest River (Wildwood)...

Hello all, We just bought our first RV, and are looking forward to getting used to it in what I like to call "Pretirement." I did a lot of tent and tent trailer camping, but that was a number of years ago. We're looking forward to what we think will be the relative ease of a travel trailer...

On our pre-planning stage for the beginning of November. One route we are looking at takes us from Julian CA to Escondido via CA 78. We are in a 36 ft Class A towing a toad. Is this route suitable for that size rig? Or do we take the longer route? Thanks

I've been looking for a 7.3L diesel short bus. Description of ad: 1999 Ford Econoline E350 Super Duty Cutaway 7.3L V8 OHV 16V Turbo Diesel Vehicle is operational, no issues with the engine No rips to interior seats Driven 280,588 miles Automatic transmission $7500 and here is the link...

I poked around the forum and figured a fresh thread post COVID lockdown may be the best for this topic. I just got my Non Commercial Class A license in California because the >15k pound GVWR 5th wheel. There were TWO competent DMV employees in this subject at the Santa Theresa DMV. I can state...

Been lurking a long time, finally joined. Used to be quite a forum rat but this is the first forum I've signed up for in years. Recently purchased a brand new Rockwood Mini-Lite 2509s. Previous unit was a WW SL3005 5er. Never was quite happy with that trailer and had even reverted back to tent...

I would like to make another trip out to California. Last time I did it I took I-40, but this time my wife wants to take the I-10 route, I have and read terrible story’s on the road conditions of I-10. Is it all bad and you need a kidney belt or is it just areas? Can you by-pass the bad areas...

Pretty new here. I am looking for a great shop in Oregon who has SMB experience, in particular with the manual penthouse, and the bolt replacement done right. My x-bolts are about to snap. I have viewed Larrie Easterly's awesome how-to video on vimeo, but this is just outside my wheelhouse...

Just saw this on one of the emails I received. I just wonder if it is legal given the "full faith and credit" clause in the Constitution. https://camperreport.com/california-looking-to-restrict-out-of-state-diesel-motorhomes/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email Probably doesn't affect us...

Howdy, We've been cooped up and isolating in Reno all winter. There's a school break coming in March, this is usually a time for us to take a family trip somewhere warm and tropical. Given the the current state of things, I'm trying to hit a few places in California where we can enjoy decent...

My wife and I are full timers since October of 2018. We typically winter in Lake Havasu, AZ and summer in Central and Eastern Washington. In the fall and early winter, we travel and do volunteer work. We have replicated that pattern for nine years at first in an old C and in our Cardinal...

Going to be a new Rockwood family member. Putting the down payment on a new Rockwood 2608 this morning. Ordering with all of the options I think we will need. So to all of the 2608 owners is there anything you wish you would have ordered or not ordered? All comments welcome Thanks and...

Good morning from 🍊C SoCal, S.n! My name is Edgar, and I purchased a 1995 Chevy G30 4 window short bus, w/ a 6.5l diesel back in April of 2020. Been working on my rig ever since in hopes of working remotely so as to promote a more in tune nomadic lifestyle where I can still contribute, pursue...

I was just wondering. I live in california and we do not have snow, maybe some rain here and there in the winter. Do I need to drain out my water and put antifreeze in there? or is it not necessary? Please advise.. thank you

Hello all! Used RV's are hard to find here in CA. The RV I am looking at is even harder to find - Apex Nano 193BHS and Catalina Summit 184BHS. Any suggestions on how to get an RV from Nebraska to CA - the fastest and the cheapest? I can drive to NE, but thats 4 days on the road. I can fly...

My husband and I have just purchased a 2021 Forester MBS motorhome and 2021 Jeep Wrangler. Married 48 years, we're long time 5th wheelers and decided to make a change into a motorhome. Looking forward to new adventures and hopefully seeing you on the road. Lloyd & Libby Linton

Hello RVers, I am thrilled to join the forum and learn from all you beautiful people. I am new to RVing. I got a 2021 Forest River Ibex 19MBH travel trailer, paired with 2020 Ram 1500. I lived in California but purchased my RV in Texas when we traveled to visit a family last December. Looking...

My son is in LA for a couple of days (leaving Nov 19, 2020) with the 23 foot skoolie that we built this summer. They're having some issues with their solar system and the diesel heater that we installed. Can anyone recommend a great shop or someone that services skoolies in the area? Any...

:campfire: I live just outside of Yosemite's south Wawona gate, in Coarsegold, CA. Having been recently widowed I have many questions now, how do I fix this or that, now that hubby is gone. Sounds pathetic I know but it's the situation I find myself in. SO, please forgive me if I ask the...

I heard bad things about esurance, and heck, most insurance companies on this forum, but I already had them so I tried anyway. I have a 2009 E-450 cutaway (StarTrans shuttle bus) that I said I'm converting. I've done nothing to update the title or anything Helpful lady says "we usually don't...

We live in a beautiful home in Monterey County Ca and would like to take an Rv trip for a month in mid May to mid June. I’m wondering if there is anyone who would like to do a trade for that time. We recently sold our Funfinder trailer and would like to try out a class B before purchasing one...

Just bought a Flagstaff Mac 2021, very new at this.