NWJeeper

Buy, borrow or rent a dehumidifier and start looking for where the water is coming from...

Umm, O.k. I don't think there is a need to attack others for their viewpoints. I too would rather not see pitbulls in my campground. Your version of the "facts" is your OPINION, not facts there is a distinction here. Is this not what you yourself are trying to do? Pot calling the kettle black I must say.... Others here are merely pointing out why a campground owner would institue these policies, not defending them but pointing it out.It seem that as soon as someone has a differing point of view from you chunky you start making things personal and calling names. There is no need for the bullying here.

I don't see it as discrimination but rather limiting their business' exposure to liability and lawsuits. While there are many of these dogs that are gentle, there are many that aren't and their potential to do serious damage, even death, due to their size vs. a chihuahua means that a campground opens itself up to a lot of problems in this litigous world we now live in. Can't say I blame them. It only takes one irresponsible owner to create a tragedy and there are a good lot of owners out there with these breads that have them just because they are known for being "dangerous." Here in our area, one such owner thought it was funny to let his pitbull loose to attack others dogs. Sick, just sick.

The mirrors came off really easy, They didn't use glue just double back tape. Used putty knife slipped in behind the mirror and gave a slight twist and they popped right off in one piece. Could use them somewhere else if we wanted. Here is a few pics of the installation:

I took the easy way out and bought the Winegard Trav'ler roof mount dish. Just open a cabinet, push one button and let the dish do all the work. It has no problem tuning in all 3 sats unless there is a tree in the way.

We have two different Jeeps we tow. Prefer to tow 4 down with towbar which can be used on any vehicle only the mounting on the vehicle needs to be specific. Consider what you will do with the dolly when you get where you are going. Many of the places we go have barely enough room for our 37' motorhome and the toad. We have logged 1000s of miles towing the two different rigs with no problems. However for your given application the dolly might be the best choice but then that's why we bought our Jeep Liberty was knowing that nothing special was required to tow 4-down. Just put the transfer case in neutral just like most Jeeps

Bottom line is there isn't any. The cord is the size and type it has to be to carry that much voltage/amperage. One solution would be a cord reel but if your GT is like ours there isn't room in the electrical compartment to install one. Unfortunately it is what it is. On a side note, since you are a Forest River owner check out the Forest River Forums.

LOL, I like that Chunky! One other tidbit of advice on choosing an RV. Coming from lots of experience here in everything from trailers, to Class C to Class A's. Sit down on the toilet! Really, it's a little disappointing to buy what you feel is a great rig only to find out your knees are under your chin when your on the crapper.

Sorry Chunky but I really have to disagree with you here. Not all diesels are the same, there is a huge number of different diesel power plants out there but only one Ford 460 or Chevy 454 and their HP numbers are usually fairly close. I regularly blast past older diesel rigs pulling toads with my 37' Ford 460 powered RV pulling a really heavy Jeep. The RV in question is a 190HP diesel, that is a long way from the 350-400HP rigs with turbos that might pass me up on a hill. As for longevity, gas rigs don't regularly need total overhaul at 50K. Maintained well any engine gas or diesel will last well into the 200s, the poor fact is that you will find owners that don't maintain their equipment no matter what the engine. The fact that a diesel will outlive a gas engine is true but a moot point as a majority of owners (emphasize Majority here) will not put enough mileage on a rig before they trade it in for that to be an issue. Diesels do have an advantage if you have the money to buy one with a big enough engine, but in talking with many diesel owners in the past horse power is horse power and most of them have told me that they will slow right down on the passes just like I will. Again, if you can afford a 350-400hp turbo diesel rig then all bets are off. In this case I wouldn't even consider a rig with a 190hp engine even if it is diesel. From the experience of others he will be sorely disappointed in it's performance. Any engine too small for the load will work itself to death over time no matter if it's gas or diesel. For a first timer I'm with the others here in saying that a nicely laid out used Class C is a good way to get started and see if you like it. As the others have said "floorplan sells" and that is the gods honest truth. I don't think I will ever own a diesel if the manufacturers don't pull their heads out of the rear ends and start offering an intelligent floorplan instead of the dumb old dual couch design they always seem to through at us.

Are they offering to install the engine/transmission of your choice? Of the '89s that I found online they seem to be quite expensive for a 20 year old motorhome, hope your getting a really good deal on it.

Just my $.02 worth but consider that normal maintenance issues like changing oils will be much more expensive on the diesel than the Ford. Parts aren't available at just any automotive store either. Also I think you will be disappointed in the 190hp on that rig. Our friends just bought a late 80's Country Coach with 300hp. They too like us pull a trail Jeep where ever they go. He is extremely disappointed with the power as he has to disconnect his toad and have his wife drive it up the steeper passes. Also consider that the older the rig the better the chances that water has intruded somewhere to cause rust or rot. I have seen it many times before as most owners don't re-caulk all the seams like the should especially if they are kept outdoors as so many RVs are. I would go with the class C and get an idea as to how you like RVing first. Then in a few years trade up to a newer Class A either gas or diesel depending on your desires. I have always seen diesels as a great idea for those that are retired and on the road a lot as they can usually haul much more weight. If you have a job and only plan to use your rig once a month or less I would really stay with a gas rig as the worst thing for a diesel is just sitting around. Another friend of ours had a late 90's Dutch Star diesel and even putting upwards of 7000 miles a year on it (he is a doctor and that is a lot of use for someone with a job) it still ended up leaking all over his garage and costing him over $3000 to have the engine seals replaced. He had owned a gas rig before and says he will never have another diesel again, but then his experience is not typical. I am sure you will get many other opinions which contradict each other from the others here and in the end may just end up leaving you just as confused as you are now. Good luck which ever way you decide to go.

Sorry to hear that John, Keep looking. We have a fabrication shop right here in our small town outside of Seattle that does welding work and a really good hitch and towing shop nearby too. Don't know where you live but you should be able to find a shop to help, although it may be an over nighter "camping" trip which isn't all bad though. Sounds like you have a cool project on your hands, one I have thought about in the past but just don't have the time and money for. Good luck..

Common problem on many many many RVs. Just have to slow down the flow to the point where it isn't backing up. For our old Fleetwood this was REALY slow, would take 40 minutes to fully fill the 60 gallon tank.

More than likely it will have to be a custom job. A good fabricator can probably weld up something that can be bolted in and therefore be removeable in the future. Height is adjusted by using drop hitchs not by varying the height of the receiver itself and thus you can adjust to anything you may need to tow.

Thanks Chunky, we usually plan our trips for early September just after all the kids go back to school and the snow hasn't fallen yet. Telluride is also on our "to do" list and we have a pretty good idea from friends where we want to go. Black Bear road is on our list. There isn't much we can't get through with our Jeep and the winch is just a tool to get others unstuck as we don't need it much the way our rig is set up. Colorado has some great scenery and wonderful history that we really want to explore but this dang job thing is getting in my way. Sigh....someday....

Thanks Chunky for the report. We love to travel in the off season for this reason. Parks all to ourselves. Ouray and Durango to do some Jeepn' as well as Moab Utah was in our plans for this next fall but alas I was screwed for vacation leave availability by my employer this year and it will have to wait another year. So much we want to explore in CO. Oh well. Like I always say: "when we retire"....

Um, Yeah, looks like mere stupidity was involved here and the GPS is just an excuse. Looks like speed was an issue on an unfamiliar road and failure to obey the warning signs. From the pictures showed in the article it appears that the trestle is visible from a distance far enough to stop if one was paying attention. However blindly trusting GPS technology is not a good idea. At least 2 other parties recently found themselves stuck in the snow on back roads not meant for winter travel in Oregon because they trusted their GPS more than using a little sense. Beyond that there is a company that sells a subscription service which provides low clearance information that is downloadable into most GPSs which will warn over sized rigs of their location and height. Can't remember though what it was but I think there was a post about it here on the forum just recently.

Don't understand what the manufacturers are thinking with their diesel floor plans. The same old tired 2 sofa plan they have been building for years. This is THE main reason we will probably never own a DP, can't stand the stupid floor plans. When will they start building more rigs with the TV in front of the couch instead of 90 degrees off to the left or right and over the driver/passenger chair. No one in their right minds would set up their living rooms at home like this so why do they continue to do it in RVs? Love the ingenuity and the "remodel" on the rigs guys, good work. I think these companies should actually talk to the customers someday and find out what we really want.

The problem can be that these items, such as belts, fuel pump, etc can at times be several days away when you need them so even if you only call a mechanic, having the parts for him to put in can save you lots of down time. It doesn't matter if YOU know what to do with them, only that you have them for someone else to put in if you need them. Even fairly common tire sizes can be several days away and usually will be when your in a hurry (Murphy's Law).

The slides on some rigs (like Forest River) will not operate with the ignition or engine running. Safety issue. Other rigs are different.

Rebekah, Welcome to the forum. Try out RV Park Reviews. Took me less than 10 seconds to find reviews from fellow RVrs about this park. Gets good marks from others. The link will take your right to the reviews of the parks in and around that area, scroll down to see the one on the park in question. Also I would highly recommend you don't use your Email address as your user name as it will really increase the amount of spam you get to your inbox. See if you can get the administrators to change it.

Ditto for Forest River's RVs. Level first, extend slides afterward. We have noticed that a ball catch on our bathroom door can be off just enough not to line up if the rig isn't leveled right showing that there is a bit of twist inherent throughout the rig if not leveled properly.

Sounds like maybe the electric heating element in the water tank could be burned out. Would be my first guess before I let someone pull the whole unit out. You didn't mention the make or model of RV or the type of water heater, generator, etc. Would be helpful.

We replaced the mirror backsplash behind our range with thermoplastic panels available at Home Depot and Lowes that resembles the old stamped tin they used to use for ceilings and such. They are available in several colors, we chose a deep bronze color that is really rich looking and is quite unique. The panels run about $20/ea and depending on the size of the area to cover you might need 3 or 4 of them. Installation is with very strong double back tape and they are easy to cut with simple tin snips. The panels are recomended as backsplash and are safe around the stove as long as they are kept the minimum distance from the heat source which is actually not very far.

The toad wiring should be isolated from backfeeding the RV or cross feeding other circuits by using diodes for this very reason. Only line that cannot have one is the ground for obvious reasons. However if you do have diodes you should probably test each one to be sure that there isn't a bad one. You didn't mention exactly what the faulty wiring was with the toad though. What exactly did it turn out to be in case someone else has this problem. I have seen some crazy things when it comes to wiring issues, thanks for the heads up.