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  1. RO

    First time buyer. Hey y'all.

    Hey y'all. First timer here. Have tons of questions. Look foward to gleaning info from you all. Southern Ohio is home!
  2. Pourme

    First time pulling a fiver...any pointers?

    ~ Today I signed the papers on my first fifth wheel. I plan to pick it up next week, the hitch is on order. Having owned a TT for 10 years, along with a 16' enclosed work trailer & a 8' utility trailer, I'm actually pretty adapt at pulling and backing the tow behinds. I'm thinking about this...
  3. RU

    First time full hookups..

    First time w sewer hook ups. I was told to not open the black tank but to just dump daily? Should I leave the Grey open? Thoughts and advise....
  4. HU

    Long Time RV'r First Time Forest River

    Been camping & RVing for over 40 years. Went from tent to a slide-in truck camper, 2 tongue pulls, 3 5ers and 2 Class A's. We're not ever gonna be "full timers" and enjoy hitting the state & national parks. Just downsized to a smaller more user friendly Class A (#2) that makes site selection...
  5. RO

    First time running on Onan

    We have a xlr 279 hfs and our first time running on on board generator only non of the light sockets work , all fuses ok ok circuit breaker good , the AC works and all lights , also no power to fuel pump or fuel gauge outside ,any help would be great ! Thanks bob
  6. Mr Towed

    First Timers from Long Island, NY 25 foot Travel Trailer

    Hello, We are Jeremy and Corinne from Long Island, we also try to spend a lot of time in Rhode Island, where we got married 2 years ago, in Narragansett. Our RV bug came around in a weird way. After our wedding we found out about some inexpensive property for sale in Narragansett. Our idea was...
  7. K2

    E-Pro 16BH - First time trailer owner with questions

    We just brought home our first travel trailer on Friday. The dealership had an amazing service tech that went over every detail with us but it was a LOT of information. And though I took notes I didn’t get everything. So questions... 1. Is there supposed to be a user manual/guide for the...
  8. JO

    First time "new camper" owner

    Hey there, just picked up a new Coachman Catalina Trailblazer 26TH travel trailer toy hauler. Was looking at the Wolf pack and grey wolf, but just seemed like the better choice for me. It will fit in my barn! I feel like it's a bit of a down grade from my old 2004 Pilgrim open road 33 foot...
  9. DF

    First time pop up tent trailer'in!

    Retired Vet/ still employed first time tent trailer owner from New Mexico. Thank you and enjoy the day!
  10. MI

    Hello for the first time

    Hello guys My name is Michael Warren, I am from NC and I just bought my first RV. I bought a 2013 Forest River Grey Wolf 29BH. I look forward to reading and educating myself from the forums.
  11. mlambertino

    Weight Distribution Hitch for first timer

    Hi all, I just purchased my first TT last week. I previously owned a pop-up and this is the biggest/heaviest thing I have towed with my truck. For specifics, I have 2008 Ford F150 5.4L STX. It has a frame mounted receiver with a 600/6000 ball weight rating or 1000/10000 with a WDH. My TT is a...
  12. ES

    First time buyer, please alleviate my buying worries!

    This weekend, my wife and I are going to be buying our first RV. We are going with a smaller unit because it will just be her and I 90% of the time, and the rest of the time, we may have one of our grandkids with us. So we don't need anything huge. We have visited countless RV stores in our...
  13. miguelregis

    How long should it take to fill a 46 gallon fresh water tank and water heater?

    Operating my water pump for the first time (trying to get water flowing from the kitch First time using my water pump on my Brand new 2018 Osasis 18BH travel trailer and I am unsure to what position the water pipe levers should be set too?? Also, can someone direct me to a good how to...
  14. PA

    Flat towing first time

    Hi We have just got our 2013 Honda CRV set up for flat towing. The manual has the procedure before starting and not to tow more than 8 hours, but my question is if we stop for lunch for 1/2 or 1 hour, do we have to go through the whole start the car, shift the gears etc. again before we set...
  15. thedarkside

    First Time Owner in NH

    Finally got around to it and picked up our first ever TT. 2018 Flagstaff 25BHS. I passed the first test...got it home without crashing it, rolling it or running anyone off the road. Took a while to back it in to the driveway though. Should have done this years ago when my son was younger (now...
  16. Tuefel Hunden

    Hello all! New to forums and first time owners.

    Hello everyone. I'm new around here, but I've been looking around for a couple of weeks as we just purchased our first RV, a 2018 Flagstaff HW27SC, about two weeks ago now. We didn't have time to get everything we needed to take it out for Memorial Day weekend, but we did take it out last...
  17. FO

    First camper first time out camping

    Took our new 2 us 2011 palomino Sabre 29 ft 250 miles to a full service campsite this weekend (bought camper on Thursday headed out on Friday) got to campsite, camper slide out would just grind and not move, got hand crank out to manually extend it, and put crank on manual extension rod and it...
  18. FE

    First time camping with 1285sst

    Hello all, Names Aaron, just purchased a 2011 1285sst. We love the thing but know little to nothing about camping. Gonna do some reading before I ask redunded questions.
  19. GR

    First time towing ...nervous wreck!!

    Good morning! We usually have someone take our Windjammer to the camp site but today, my husband has decided to give it a try. The hard part will be to back it up to it's place. Geez....hope all goes well. Any tips?? ;)
  20. CA

    New TT/First Time RV Owner

    Hello - My name is Ryan and my family and I purchased our first TT two weeks ago. I have been on the site several times and just wanted to express my thanks for hosting such a great forum. There is a lot to learn, and the helpful advice and community collaboration make a first timer like me...
  21. BI

    Fuel Station - First Time use - XLR

    I've got a 2016 XLR Nitro 23KW (bought in Summer 2017) and I'm planning on filling and using the Fuel Station. Do any of you recommend any start up procedures? Maybe put a few gallons of fuel in and pump it out, to rinse the tank a little? I'm using it to fuel my Street Glide, so I'll want to...
  22. MZ

    First time RV owner, I have many questions

    This is our first RV, we bought it for the garage to put our ATVs in and I have several questions. We bought a 2019 Forest River Boost 37TSX13 with the cummins 5.5 Generator. Q1: This RV has electric jacks but no auto level. Can that be added or not. Also I see others using the Anderson...
  23. SI

    Must haves for first time

    Got a few dates already booked this summer. Some with kids (boys 9&7) and some without. 26dbs. Trying to thinking of everything we'll need I'm sure we'll figure it out after a couple trips but wondering what are some must haves? No outdoor kitchen so we'll want something to cook outside. I...
  24. KS

    First time trailer owner

    Hi all feel like a kid on Christmas morning and cant wait to use it. My name is Kathy and husband is Dee hope to find a few of you in the Las Vegas or NV area.
  25. FR

    First time owner-GA

    Hello everyone, just wanted to introduce myself and show my new toy to you all. 2017 Rockwood A122ESP, towed by my Wrangler. This picture was just me towing it home. I have since added a proper WD hitch and it’s level.

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