Recent content by bhounds

My camera has changed the colors somewhat. The counter top and table top are more brownish than purple. As well as the carpet up front is more of a tan than the orange it shows. I'm not sure what this rig's mpg will be but all of my estimates for all types of rigs were based on $4/gal and 5mpg...

I have been on this forum for a couple of years, gathering great information by reading and asking questions. I have gone all over the place trying to decide what to buy. I bought a Class C last September 2013 and sold it March 2014 deciding it was not the rig for me. Since March I was really...

"One ton" ... that one thing I keep wondering about. I have a 3/4 ton short bed. From the photos I have seen of the size of campers that fit that truck style, they look to big for the truck. So what would be the wear and tear on the truck, say after a year of full-time use? I plan on setting up...

Thanks for all the replies. They cleared up what my brain couldn't. Now I know why I have been hesitant in buying a Class A.....I have always been concerned with an engine part repair cost or just preventive maintenance. I think I'll go back to my original plan of my 4x4 truck and a trailer...

I know it's hard to estimate Class A repair costs but I was curious just how much different in dollar amounts compared to a Class C? Both have same type tires, same appliances, electrical, plumbing ... just larger tanks, bigger tires in some cases. So besides being a larger vehicle, what am I...

Thank you for all the comments. It sounds like slides win. I have noticed in looking at trailers, just one slide even in a small trailer makes a huge difference.

I replied to a post that had not been replied on for 120 days, and it suggested I start a new topic. Quote below and my question from the older post. ************* This makes me wonder if I as a solo traveler can travel many months in a TC with a Bloodhound and Basset hound...with a ramp for...

I have pretty well narrowed my TT search as far as length, floor plans and some brand names. I plan on leaving at least for 6 months to miss the Midwestern winter next year but also may leave as soon as June 2014. I will see during that time if I decide to go full-time, which is my goal. I'm...

I bought a 2003 Coachmen Freedom 258db last fall, after spending a couple of years studying the RV life. I was working full time and took weekends to look at and test drive Class A's, Class C's. Never could make up my mind on what I wanted. I bought a Class C last September locally, in great...

rumaco .... thanks for your answers.

I realize everyone is different as far as rigs, income, expenses, no house, have base-camp .... but I would like to ask some general questions. 1.  What would you feel comfortable with as a minimum amount of savings for emergencies. 2.  How much money per month do you left over at the end of...

Thanks Tom. I have the upper left panel. After my second call to Coachmen, I found the WH by-pass valves under the bed. That is where my fresh water tank drain switches were. After I drained the fresh water tank and changed the valves of the water heater the process went flawless and I had pink...

I have found my drains for the fresh water tank. Both black and gray are empty. Coachmen has a water works panel showing the position of the valves to winterize and then an input for antifreeze that does work, since i have used about a gallon and can't find where it went. I have called Coachmen...

I read the checklist for winterizing in the library but still have some questions. I have a 2003 Coachmen Freedom 258db and on the panel it has screw nozzle for "winterizing". I am assuming I need a portable hand pump to connect to that nozzle and load my antifreeze to the water system??? Or is...

According to my local GM mechanic, he said the chassis was a 2002 based on the 8th digit from the right in the VIN. Title shows 2003 and based on what fuelhog2000 & fredv recommended the 8th digit is an R therefor I have a 2003 model with the 5.7L engine. The RTV ad and seller said it was a 2004...