Recent content by ncluley

Does anyone know the approximate cost of having carpeting replaced in a motorhome or 5th-Wheel -- just the labor cost, I have the carpeting? I am just looking for a ballpark figure for planning purposes. Thanks!

After 7 years with a 27' 5th-Wheel (no slides) we went the other way.  We really liked our 5th-Wheel but now that we are retired and we can go for more than one or two weeks at a time, we wanted more space.  After trying for almost 3 years (many RV shows in several states) to find a 35' ( +/-)...

My wife and I prefer state, county and Corp. of Army Engineer camgrounds.  Some have electric and water hook-ups, some don't, and some will not allow pets -- but we find the public campground's to be far nicer.  In addition to Woodall's (available in many local libraries) and AAA's campground...

I have found that the RV Consumer Group's Price and Ratings data to be invaluable in helping me to make two purchasaes (a 5-th wheel in 1999 and a motor coach in 2005). 

Thanks!  I had not thought about the ice maker.  We Will have the coach heated the entire time and since I will miss not having ice for my evening drink, I may have to just go buy an ice tray! And, what is the "vacuum breaker?"

We have no cold weather camping experience.  But, when we trade in our 5th-Wheel at the end of Dec. for a new Tiffin Phaeton MH we will be taking a trip to the cold mountains for a week or more.  Is there anything I should know about that a new cold weather RV user may not think about on his...

Thanks, everyone. I have gotten a quote from a NJ agent (The American Modern Insurance Group) and a quote from the Thum Insurance Agency, L.L.C. (their e-mail reply did not identify the insurance company). It is difficult to get quotes for a NJ resident since many insurance companies will not...

Are there insurance companies that provide stand-alone motor home insurance?  My current auto insurer does not.  We will be taking delivery of our new (and first) DP in a few weeks and I want to have insurance all set before delivery.  As always, all info and recommendations will be greatly...

It seems that in this area of the country (NJ) RV dealers will only install items that they sell.  And, I am apprehensive about having someone install a safety unit if that person has no prior experience doing so or has not been trained to do so. Thanks for the input -- I am going to check out...

Thanks!  I checked the dealer listing on M&G's web site -- none in NJ, CT, or DE and none within 500 miles of me.  And, they finally responded and confirmed that they do not have a dealer near me. I guess I will either have to go without brakes for a year or two until I get to start major...

I have e-mailed M&G -- twice -- over a week's span -- no response about local dealers/installers AND, unfortunately, I am not physically capable of installing it myself.  I'd telephone M&G but we decided to give up our phone a few months ago -- we hardly ever used it except to answer calls from...

Need brake system for my toad.  Really like idea of having toad's brakes operated by diesel pusher's air brake system.  I cannot find any local dealer who sells and/or installs the M&G Cylinders.  However, I did find that Blue Ox has a air cylinder system -- BrakeSafe.  Does anyone have any...

My wife and I are about to purchase our first motor home -- a diesel pusher.  We're moving up from a 1999 27' 5th-Wheel w/o slides. Q-1:  Anyone have any knowledge/experience with Tiffin Phaeton coaches?  We'd like input before committing to the purchase of a 40-TSH Phaeton. Q-2:  Anyone have...