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    What size truck for a fifth Wheel

    Usually a short box requires a sliding 5th wheel hitch to gain the clearance needed so the front cap of the 5er does not come in contact with the cab of the truck.  A long bed truck (8ft bed) has the clearance needed so there is no need for a sliding type hitch. Some people will tell you you...
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    Better Fifth WHeel?

    We just purchased an 05 Excel.  It has the fiberglass roof and it is sturdy.  We have 3 slides, sofa/livingroom, dinette/kitchen and the bedroom.  We like the floorplan with the enclosed bathroom, it gives you plenty room to move around.  Some of the models you are looking at do not have a...
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    Living in RV for extended period of time

    Before you purchase any 5er be sure to check the warranty first.  Only a few support fulltiming in their coaches.  Most will void the warranty if used for fulltiming. Check out: Excel Teton Homes NU-WA Newmar Open Road Alpha There are a few more I can?t remember.  Other members can jump in...
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    Washer/Dryer Combo

    Karl,? What is the amount of time it takes to do a load.? I had a Splendide 2000 S that was vented.? A load would take about 2 hours to do.? Does the non vented models take any longer?? Do you have any problems with clothes being still damp when the cycle is over? I'm looking for a W/D to put...
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    Looking for some good stories

    Labor Day Weekend 2004, we were at Bethpage campground in Urbanna, Virginia.? We had a campsite in the middle of a group of Southern Marylanders that were having quite a good time.? Several of them had custom golf carts they used to tour the grounds.? Some had custom paint jobs,? some were...
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    New to the RV Forum Community hope to learn more about RVing

    Just popped in to say I'm new here and hope to learn more about the RVing communities and maybe share some of our experiences as well. We started tent camping in 1989, then moved to a 24' TT in 2000.? After 4 seasons in the TT we switched to a 36' 5th wheel.? We traded in the last 5er (less...
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