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  1. KI

    Newbie from Daytona Beach

    Hello all, I just joined this forum as I just purchased a 2019 Cherokee Grey Wolf 26RR Toy Hauler. We plan to travel with it and our HD Trike for some adventure. My buddy in Michigan found the trailer for me at a great price. He will deliver it to me in November. When it arrives, I will have...
  2. gwillor

    Newbie to Forest River family

    Hi my wife and I recently purchased 2018 new to us Dynamax Isata 3 FW. We have been camping/RVing all our lives getting our first bumper pull trailer 35 years ago. We have owned three bumper pulls, one fifth wheel and now our MB Isata 3. Looking forward to many years of exploring our beautiful...
  3. MK

    Newbie with water system questions

    Hey all- so a couple of months ago we bought a brand new Rockwood Freedom ESP pop up. Being new to the RV world it’s taken time to figure out all the systems battery, solar, propane, etc. We’re getting pretty good with most of it, but through it all we have not used the water- i know the system...
  4. Kendo-FRF

    Newbie looking to buy Class C FR Forester

    Hello, I’m looking to get a 2018 Forest River Forester 2431GTS. Does anyone have experience driving this or similar sized unit? I’m most concerned about sway and getting push around by 18 wheelers, crosswinds, etc Thinking of getting a sway bar right away Thanks in advance for any and all...
  5. JL

    Looking at an R-Pod > newbie questions

    Hi all, So I'm looking at a 2011 R-Pod 173t. We haven't seen it yet but the owner says it's in good condition: no accidents, electrical, mechanics and plumbing all good. It has new tires (d load). The ad and pix aren't super detailed. I've asked about options and he says there is standard...
  6. RU

    Newbie questions about HW277 counters, ceiling and step

    Please forgive me if this is common knowledge and I just overlooked it. I am considering purchasing a Rockwood HW277 but there are no dealers near me so I'm wondering if someone who has one can answer the following questions. I would be upgrading from our 1996 Starcraft 1224 which we have had...
  7. KO

    Hello, newbie here

    I'm hoping someone can let me know where I can find paint color codes for a 1999 Windsong. The rv we just bought has a damaged compartment door I'm rebuilding. Thanks in advance, Clint
  8. GL

    Newbie 2015 192RBS

    Purchased my 2015 Freedom Express back in June and sold my 2015 rPod178. I don’t like the extra 1,000 lbs but my Silverado pulls it just fine without a WDH. And of course I like getting around the bed, bigger fridge and dry bath. For about 8 years I’ve dry camped in Colorado for 2 weeks...
  9. CH

    Forest River Newbies

    Greetings from Washington state! My husband and I purchased our Surveyor Sport from my dad a year ago. It's been a fantastic investment so far! We have taken many trips to Darrington where we have our camper set up for the summer on my father inlaws property. There's a lot of work involved in...
  10. FR

    sort of newbies

    Hi all, Hubby and I have a 2017 Georgetown XL Class A 38'. We love it but have not been out very much in it. Last year not at all with the virus. And now with our health we have had doctor's appointments all summer. Dang. Hoping to get out next week for a few days just to get away from the...
  11. ER

    Newbie: Cedar Creek 35L4QB

    I purchased this unit from a guy who kept it immaculate, We lost the title and all the paperwork on the unit somehow, I cannot seem to find anything that would tell me the year. I assume its like a 2006-2010. My issue is I have set it up in a permanent lot on the lake. I hooked it up to our...
  12. LI

    Battery maintenance(newbie ?)

    Maybe not technically a newbie, but since I have only been doing this for a little over a year, I guess it still qualifies. Battery maintenance on my 26DBH. My camper will likely spend the remainder of 2021 inside my metal building(hopefully not, but mine and my kids' schedules are hectic in...
  13. JA

    Newbie Water Heater Help Please

    Hello, I am not new to camping or campers, but new to a camper with a hot water heater. Wildwood 2014 27RKSS I am better with pictures (if possible) My questions: I have read forums about the rotten water smell. My camper is on a permanent site and has never been driven on the road...
  14. kenandterry

    Any 255DS owners up for adopting a newbie?

    Friends of ours, after spending a significant amount of time reviewing our Sunseeker B+ unit, just bought what appears to be a very well taken care of 2011 Lexington 255DS. They pick it up in a few weeks. :thumbsup...
  15. KA

    Newbie Here!!

    Hi all! I just purchased a Wolf Pup 16bhs. I am slowly learning the ropes and taking it out for it's first adventure this weekend. I am hoping to find a lot of help from the experience of all of you! First question, how the heck to I get the handle for stepping into the camper to fold in...
  16. BA

    Im a newbie and screwed up

    I just bought my first travel trailer and hooked up to generator to test everything out while at my house before taking it out for the first time and believe I over powered the converter. I have a 2021 coachmen apex 300bhs with 50amp service and I plugged into a 30 amp 4 prong on my generator...
  17. ME

    Newbie Questions About Wildwood

    Hello, I am looking at a 2004-2005 Wildwood, I have a few questions if someone here owns one around that year. First have you had any major or recurring issues with the trailer? The one I’m looking at is 32ft, the sticker is worn off so I can’t tell the model or anything but there is a slider in...
  18. TR

    New 2022 GD Imagine 2600RB Owner

    Hello From Kentucky... We are Larry & Tracey and we are new owners of a 2022 GD Imagine 2600 RB and it will be delivered to us next week. I would like to say we are experienced with the RV life, however, we are not. This is our first venture into camping with our own home rather than a tent...
  19. KA

    Newbie with sway bar question

    I’ve just purchased a 2021 coachmen 246rks that I haven’t picked up yet. We’re about to purchase a sway bar kit and having trouble finding the ball size necessary for our camper. We had a lying salesman so we decided to purchase the sway bar on our own because at some point we stopped trusting...
  20. ST

    Newbie

    Hello everybody. We’re new to this RV style of camping. Retired and ready to visit other parts of this great country
  21. ME

    Newbie Looking to buy a Rockwood Windjammer

    Hello, I am looking to buy a used rockwood windjammer. Wondering people’s general luck with this unit, how easy it is to repair, renovate and maintain. I found one in my price range with water damage to the bathroom floor, I was planning on remodeling the bathroom anyway and putting in a...
  22. LT

    Newbie - water heater bypass valve - please help

    Good day to all. This is my first week of ownership. 2021 Roo 23fk. I have searched the forum before posting this thread. I am big time confused! I know that when I attach a city water hose and fill, it will fill the 6 gal heater tank and I am not to turn on the electric "on" switches before...
  23. TR

    Newbie with a dead battery

    I have a Wildwood 171rbxl 2021, my first travel trailer. We have used it twice so far and are getting ready for our big trip out west in a few weeks. We expect to boondock a few nights and will be at a campground with no hook-ups for 8 nights. The times we camped previously we had shore power...
  24. PopFla

    Newbie Georgetown Owner

    Hi, all ! We just celebrated our 55th wedding anniversary by purchasing a Georgetown XL 377 this morning. Our first Class A. Camping since 1979, we went from a tent, to a popup, to a 27' travel trailer, to a 35' fifth wheel, to a 26' Class C, to a 30' Class C. We decided we really needed more...
  25. mandke

    Newbies

    Ordered 19fd in May from rvw, waiting on delivery

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