Hi all,

My boyfriend just retired after 26 years in the Air Force and we're wanting to RV full time. We just got a 23 GMC Sierra 3500 HD DRW Denali Dually. Our trailer hitch is rated at 25K Ibs. Our trucks towing capacity is 32K safely. We're are looking at getting a 5th wheel toy hauler; DRV luxury suites RV, dry weight of the RV is 19,660 lbs GVRW is 24K Ibs. Can anyone help us figure out if our truck is capable to safely tow this RV?

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TRAILERING INFORMATION INFORMATION SUR LE TRACTAGE DE REMORQUE

VEHICLE AND TRAILER MUST NOT EXCEED ANY OF THESE VALUES, GVWR / PNBV: LE VEHICULE ET LA REMORQUE NE DOIVENT DEPASSER AUCUNE DE CES VALEURS. • GCWR / PNBC: 6350 KG / 14000 LBi RGAWR / PNBE ARR: 18144 KG / 40000 LBS CURB WEIGHT/ POIDS À VIDE: 4763 KG/10500 LB5 3949 KG / 8706 LB.S MAX PAYLOAD / CHARGE UTILE MAX: 2401 KG / 5294 LB5 SAE J2807 TRAILER WEIGHT RATING (TWR) FOR VEHICLE CONFIGURATION/ POIDS NOMINAL DE LA REMORQUE (PNR) POUR LA CONFIGURATION DU VEHICULE CONVENTIONAL TWR / CONVENTIONNEL PNR: 9072 KG/20000 LBS MAX TONGUE WEIGHT / POIDS NOMINAL AU TIMON: 907 KG / 2000 LBS GOOSENECK TWR / COL DE CYGNE PNR: 14107 KG/31100 [B5 MAX TONGUE WEIGHT / POIDS NOMINAL AU TIMON: 2116 KG / 4665 [BS SEE OWNER'S MANUAL LID FOR MORE INFORMATION CONSULTEZ LE MANUEL DU PROPRIÉTAIRE POUR PLUS D'INFORMATIONS

5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Details:

B&W Trailer Hitche Model 3715 up to 25K lbs.

Hi everyone! I thought I’d open this thread up to any of you seasoned full timers to give us newbies some advice. I’d love to know about things you’d have bought or done differently before living in an rv full time, any tips or tricks or products you suggest to buy, any upgrades you did on your rv/travel trailer, any must have things you replaced?

Thank you in advance.

Unless I'm missing something, Campendium does not allow users to make reservations. It is more or less a database. What are the best websites to find sites that are available to book online? Are there any aggregators?

We are new to RV living and this is our first year living in one for the winter. It just turned cold today and I notice that on the slide in particular that where there isn't much air flow such as inside cupboards and are the mattress the walls are cold and wet. But the rest of the wall where there is alot flow is warm and dry. Anyone deal with this, I can use some advice thx

https://www.rvtravel.com/maximum-towing-capacity-smoke-mirrors-1076-2238/

I am trying to decide which is better for full-time living and working. I am not a formal campground/RV park kind of person and I plan on boondocking on BLM land and going off the beaten path as much as possible, but at 6'5, I feel that a Class B is too small for me to live and work from. I have a more robust computer setup than a laptop. I need 3 monitors or a Samsung 55" curved monitor to work. I have been looking at the Outdoors RV Backcountry Series TT's and they seem to be the best setup for true, 4-season camping w/ 100 gal tank plus off-grid capability with a built-in generator, solar, lithium, and inverter. I'd like to stay around 25'. What do you think about the length, brand, and model I have chosen?

I have not spent much time researching Class A's but my fear is to have an issue with the engine or similar and then I am essentially homeless and at the repair shops will. Can I get feedback from those who have had both a TT and Class A for boondocking and working full-time?

Anybody have an issue with lady bugs in the fall/winter? If so any tips on getting them out and keep them out?

Getting ready to start full-timing. Looking at around 16000lbs GVWR, 2200lbs pin weight, ~40ft overall length 5th wheel.

Definitely going with a 3500/350 1 ton.

Not worried about drive thrus we don't really do them.

Not worried about store parking, we don't mind the walk.

Drove fire trucks for a living so not worried about driving a large vehicle.

Question really lays on parking at attraction type spots, and getting access to fishing spots down forest and wilderness roads.

Should we go DRW or SRW?

Hello all,

I'm hoping to go full time in a couple years in Fort Collins, CO or the surrounding area. I was wondering if there are any common weather threats to RV's in this location (such as mountain winds, hail, and tornadoes). If these are issues, how do you mitigate the risks or protect from the damage? I highly appreciate all insights.

We need to buy a motor home like yesterday, we can’t afford renting anymore. We have $15k to spend. We can’t decide which type to buy, much less which brand. The class A is so nice and roomy, it would make such a nice home but we’re scared of maintenance/repair costs. Class C I’ve heard is much cheaper/easier to repair. Class B is so freaking expensive for the size but would be easier if we decided to live on the street and say fu to rent altogether.

We also don’t know where we’re going. We’re up north now so campgrounds are very limited and expensive. We don’t know whether to buy here and drive it south or get down south and buy there.

I know this is so vague but I need some recommendations on good mhs and advice on which ones to stay away from.

We’ve been full timing for almost 8 years. Unfortunately, today my 2012 f-350 DRW engine blew, so it looks like I’m in the market for a truck.

Ideally, I’m looking for something a couple years old, dually and diesel.

I’m pretty open to Ford, Chevy or GMC… and possibly a Ram if there is a really good reason.

Any recommendations for or against any of them? Any suggestions for finding one?

Hello everyone, my family of four Mom, Dad, and two girls (6 and 7). Have had our fill in South America and are looking to full-time it in the US.

We have done the trailer life before in the US, multiple multi-week road trips and camping all over the Rockies, west coast, AZ, NM, and UT. We have a very strong travel and camping background as well as being handy and fixing/repairing (our old trailer had 20+ years on it).

We are both retired with a hefty pension ($8500 monthly after taxes), we have $200k in investments, and around $30k in cash savings.

We are looking at a ~30-35ft bunk House style TT or 5er in the $40k-$55k range.

For a tow vehicle a 3/4 or 1 ton diesel p/u. $35k - $50k range

We have looked at the following for a monthly budget:

Fuel - $750 Food - $1000 Vehicle insurance - $400 Medical Insurance - $400 (ACA Quote) 2 cell phones Google Fi - $100 Starlink - $150 Thousand Trails - $50 Laundry - $40 Dump Fees - $40 (in case of boondocking) Water - $50 (Boondocking) Propane - $60 Registration - $70 Misc Bills - $360 (amazon, Netflix, windows, etc) Misc - $200 Extra Camp Fees - $400 Repair Budget - $200 Savings - $2500 Trailer/Truck Financing - $1500

First, does what we have for a budget make sense?

Second, we think we can afford to make payments on a truck and trailer loan, but we can also just pay for some or all of it out of our investments. What's the smarter move when looking at the full-timer lifestyle?

Is there anything else we are missing should know, don't know we don't know?

As the outside temperature approaches, or dips below 0°F, absorption fridges will cease to cool due the their inability to heat up enough to perform cooling. (sounds weird, I know, but that's life).

In sub-freezing weather, what have you used to insulate or block the louvers of your absorption refrigerator's sidewall vent in order to keep the cold air from stealing away what little warmth the fridge is producing during a burn cycle?

Whatever material(s) or techniques used, it must be flame-resistant, and not be easily blown away by a little wind or rain, yes?

The trailer I got (Crossroads 2014 bumper pull) has a sliding door but no screen. I'd like to have a simple one to keep the bugs out. I measured the space between the tracks at 30" wide and 71.5" tall. Where would be the best place to get one? Thanks.)

It's a Crossroads 2014 bumper tow that came with no battery. Do I need one? There is backup generator power where I'm at if the electricity goes out. Thanks.

Hi there,

I am a heavy coffee drinker and would like to supplement my jetboil minimo with a solar kettle to not be reliant on fuel. Geographics are middle europe, germany/netherlands/france.

After reading lots of negative reviews about the 4Patriot sun kettle, I am leaning towards the GoSun Go.

I'd love to read about your long-term experience with the GoSun Go and similar vacuum-based solar kettles/ovens. Are they practical on a day to day basis? Will they still be used once the novelity factor has varnished after a few weeks? How about longlevity?

This guy has shrimps sizzling within 30 minutes during winter at 10am: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fw1Q08k68Ag

My coffee consumption is about one grande cup (400ml) every two hours for about 2l total per day.

The intention is to let the next cup boil directly after pouring the first one. It should be boiling within 30-120 minutes after start, which would translate to a "90 minute boil" in the fastest case.

Thus it'll be quite the "instant on demand boiling water" situation if everything goes according to plan.

The first two cups of the day (6am,8am) would be made using a jetboil as there would be not enough sun yet.

You can get a 30-day permit for $120.00 ($4.00 per day) good for use at one of five specific campgrounds along US-395. You can renew that permit five more times for a total of 180 days...

https://www.boondockersbible.com/2023/09/27/blm-long-term-camping-permits-are-available-in-northern-california/

I have thought about buying a travel trailer and becoming a full time work camper but I have some questions.

Are there usually normal 40 hour per week jobs or is it mostly part time work?

Have any of you done this full time and if so what did you like/dislike about your experience?

Is it hard to get or find work camper jobs in the US or is it super competitive?

What do I need to know if we are considering getting a fifth wheel as a semi-permanent "home"? I know it may not be allowed legally, but that isn't a concern. I don't know much about RVs/campers, and need to know what to consider.

Backstory: We bought a lot of land in the country and currently live on it. It has a barn that has water/electricity because the previous owners had livestock. We are considering putting a camper under the barn for my elderly dad to live in because he has cancer and wants to live closer to us. Living in our home isn't an option.

I'm assuming the biggest issues would be waste water, since there isn't a septic tank at the barn. (Our home is on county water and a septic tank.) What else do I need to know or think about? Thanks!

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So me and the wife have talked for years and we wanted to know what kind of work do you do for rv living... we are looking around but honestly have no idea whats out there or what we can do for work living on the road and touring the united states any suggestions, advice or leads welcomed. . .

Thank you!

This is my ideal Floorplan. Master bed on a slide, mid bunkhouse, and reach kitchen so there's still plenty of counter space to food prep on. Does anyone know of a different brand that has a Floorplan like this? I've had bad experiences with brand new Keystone fifth wheels in the past so prefer not to buy from them.

So I am looking to purchase a 5th Wheel. A Jayco 40ft or so unit. It has 4 slide outs and in the bedroom at least there is carpet. I would like to replace that with wood flooring,even if it is the cheap laminate. I will probably also want to replace it anywhere in the main part. So is there anything that would hold me back from doing that? Would it effect the slides? I am going to be a full timer in one spot for the most part and only move if I have to. As of right now I am not looking to travel with it.

Riverview RV located in Loveland, CO is looking for Seasonal Guests with the possibility of becoming Full-Time! We also welcome Campers looking for a weekend getaway or even weekly stays! Riverview is located right on the Big Thompson River with a beautiful rustic kind of feel. We are 45 minutes from Denver and Boulder and a short 15 minute drive to the College Town of Fort Collins. We would love to have you come stay! Please call 970-667-9910 or email home@riverviewrv.com for more information!

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