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Hey y’all it’s my first time posting here, but I could use some advice. I have a 2012 Thomas Minotaur shortie, I’m still doing demo stuff so I haven’t gotten really to the part of my work of understanding what solar I’d need. But a friend of mine is trying to get rid of the attached panel setup...

Hi all! We're currently parked just north of Seattle in Marysville. We need to get to NS Great Lakes for our son's boot camp graduation mid-December. I'm looking for the best route to avoid icy roads. Snow isn't as big of a concern for me as ice - frozen water not the ICE on the news every day...

Hello Jayco owners! My husband and I have purchased a our first Alante (2024) and are thrilled to start this new adventure in our lives. We are not new to adventure, only to this part time lifestyle. We'd love to hear your advice. What do you wish you had known when you took your first...

Hi, first time poster - long time lurker and teardrop fanatic. After many years of being a fan of teardrops trailers and thousands of photos/videos/youtube’s etc I am finally biting the bullet to build my own. Well, won’t call it mine but rather my best attempt to copy Bert. Shamelessly...

I'm considering buying a used 2023 70A 4x4. What kind of fuel mileage should I expect to get? Has anyone encountered any problems with that year/model? Are you happy with the 4x4 model? Thanks for any advice you can offer

Hello- New member here. I'm planning to purchase a used 2022 FLX 2108DS trailer soon. I currently own a Flagstaff travel trailer and have owned trailers for over 15 years. I'm familiar with what to look for in general when buying trailers but am looking for advice on common problem areas for...

I'm about to pull the trigger on a used 2022 Micro Minnie FLX 2108FBS. I understand there were issues with this year from slides to inverters to DVD players. But the layout, off-grid capabilities and price are spot-on for what we are wanting. I am new to this forum and trying to read through...

Hi everyone. I found a bus for sale for 18,000. It’s a 2000 freightliner 3126 cat engine, Allison transmission, air brakes, and 80,000 miles. Wondering if this is a good deal. Thanks!

I am looking at purchasing a 2018 Montana 3811MS at a dealer. It’s in great shape other than an apparent leak in the hydraulic system. I noticed fluid staining the concrete below the front jack on the passenger side just below the manifold where all the hoses connect. I opened the access door to...

Hi All! I’ve been wanting to join the skoolie community for several years now, and recently been seriously researching and looking for my bus. I’m looking at an ‘03 Bluebird, flat nose, rear engine, 38’ long, Cummins 8.3l, Allison MD3060 transmission, 140,000 miles. It’s already gutted, has...

Hello good evening friends. I am the new owner of a chieftain with a 460. I'm having a bunch of issues, I'm trying to tackle one at a time but i kind of bit off more than i can chew with this. This is my first rv so I'm learning as i go. I work on my own car but this is much different. If anyone...

We previous had a class-A and a Travel Trailer, so we are not beginners. My wife and I are both retired and want to get back into RVing. But, I would like some help in selecting a new ‘Towing’ truck, and any information on a particular Travel Trailer. We are currently looking at (1) 23 - 24...

New to MH world but comfortable with driving 2018 Vista 32YE. Can't afford a small toad at this time and wanting to tow our 2013 Ford F150 XLT long bed for short trips around Oregon. Does our Winnebago Vista have the enough power & torque to pull a full size trucks? Would it damage the...

We are planning a trip to Dillon, CO in August and will be traveling down from Casper. We would like to travel down to Steamboat, then continue on through Kremling and then to Dillon. Have any of you done a route through there, and what roads do you recommend to get from Casper to Steamboat? How...

Hey guys, I’m located in Australia and there doesn’t seem to be a whole lot of advice I’ve found that isn’t based in the states. Wanting to convert into full- time motor home. Looking for people’s opinions on 1999 Metrotech delta 210 international coach Reg: XO21ZL Expiry: 02/2025...

I have a 2020 Micro Minnie 2108FBS. I want and need to replace the original tires. I purchased in August 2019. The tires are All Terrain 235/75R15. Tire recommendations? Upgrade in size? Camping in the Northeast now. Estimated cost for 4 tires? What should you pay for top tires? I appreciate...

I am looking for honest constructive feedback on my very rough floor plan. These are not blueprints. However, I just finished insulating and installing my floor. I am ready to start planning the layout in earnest. I have a 2005 e-450 with a completely fiberglass shell (honeycomb - no interior...

Greetings! I am a new member who just purchased a used 2003 31 foot Minnie Winnie. I wanted to replace the outside decals but I cannot find a supplier that carries older decals. The inside of the motorhome is like new. However, the outside shows its age. Any suggestions??? Cindy SoCalRVfan

I will be traveling from Austin to Margaritaville RV Resort in Crystal Beach, Texas. I will be in a Class A - Winnebago Vista 29V. I have several options. Anyone make this trip before, or local Houston knowledge? Suggestions? There is a Ferry Option, but I have heard of very long wait times. I...

Hi all, It's been a while since we sold our last coach. RVTrader charged us $50 for as long as it was up for sale. We posted our current 2016 Journey this past weekend, and it was $249.95 for 8 weeks! That would have been fine and good, except that I spent the following 3 days fielding text...

Looking to travel from St Louis to Mount Rushmore, late April early May 2024. Want to see sites along the way, no hurry to get to destination. Most of our travel days don't exceed 300 miles per day. Know there can still be cold weather early spring, but not bothered by cold. Suggestions are...

Hi all! Background: We just bought a brand new 2023 Reflection 337RLS and plan to go full time. We've never owned an RV before and are going to park it on some family property permanently while we save up for a house or some property of our own to build on. We live in the Pacific Northwest...

Trying to sell my step-dad's 2003 Ford EB E350 6.8 V-10 4x4 Quigley. I've had it on FieldVan.com for MONTHs. I've had it here in the classifieds for a couple of months. I'm just not getting any bites. How does one go about successfully selling these things?

If you were traveling from Vermont going west through New York State, would you take I-88/86 or I-90? It doesn't matter to us with regard to our destination. We are just looking for advice on which roads are in better condition. We realize I-90 is a toll road, and at this point we haven't...

Looking for advice on best route Moab, Utah to Silverton, Colorado. 36’ gasser pulling toad. My RV safe gps takes me to Silverton from the north on 550. Looking at online posts it looks like 550 from the south is a better approach. Any input would be appreciated.