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We plan on having it inspected, but, since we are new, we are not familiar with the "better" brands that were on the market in 05, 06, & 07.

We are looking at a couple of Coachman Cross Country and wondering what opinions are about the brand. Yeah, I know what they say about opinions, but I'll listen to all. The rigs are an 06 and an 07, about the same mileage and within $1k of each other. Thanks in advance

Hi Mark & Sandy; My wife and I are also planning on going out in 3 years and have started reading all we can, seeing as many RV dealers and rigs as possible. The more we see, the more we know how much we need to learn. So far, we figured out that we want a 34+ foot Class A (though we recently...

As a rule, the 220/240 volts are actually due to having 2 - 120v legs (+ a neutral and ground). Each leg is on a different "wave" so that when one is +, the other is -. The combination (when an appliance is connected across them) is the 220v. 50 amp requires heavier gauge wire than 30, which is...

Thanks for the info. I believe that they were one I contacted, and like you, I was also impressed that they inspected b4 they covered. There was another who was "cheaper", lower deductible, but I doubted I could count on them. Thanks again. Ike & Sheila

In general, the choke is only needed when the engine is cold. As the engine warms, the choke gradually opens and stays open while running. if the ambient  temp is (as you said it ) 1000 degrees, then less choke is usually needed, and the choke valve/butterfly is not closed as tightly as if cold...

because we are in the process of getting our first RV (A Class A), and would like to mitigate any expensive "surprises in the first year or so, we are looking into an extended warranty. Like anything, there are pluses & minuses, good and bad experiences, as well as good or horrible companies...

My wife and I have been reading much to learn how to transition to full time. We have about 2 years before she retires (I'm ready at the drop of a hat! Actually - I'm ready even if you don;t have a hat!) We've been looking at various rigs and decided that a Class A, 35+ long would work and allow...

Considering purchasing an 2002 National Tradewinds LTC 7930 or a 2005 Fleetwood Expedition 38N. Both have similar mileage and features (As far as I can tell), are clean and being offered by different dealers at close to the same price. TW is 40', Exp is 38', but both nice layouts, TW is 330 HP...