how are RV lengths measured. i.e. if its listed as a 24C with a specified length of 23' 8" is that front bumper protusion to rear bumper protusion??...
Oddly enough, I have a 24C and it measures exactly 24 feet, not includind the front bumper. Otherwise I would have to add another 8 inches. ... From:...
We can't figure it out either. Our Raptor 5th states 36SL on the side but from nose to back bumper it's 38ft. 8". Is this called stretching your dollar? ... ...
Every different manufacture had his own way of measuring. Some measured tip of the A frame to the back edge of the bumper (to make it seam bigger) some just...
In a message dated 7/2/2006 5:50:44 AM Mountain Standard Time, ... 5th wheels are measured to the pin box, I believe. I measured my Wanderer 5th wheel and...
My wife and I are looking to fulltime shortly before retiring. Any suggestions as to minimum size RV for fulltiming? Lew -- No virus found in this outgoing...
Lew King
w5lew@...
Jul 3, 2006 11:14 am
3814
Remember, when the police have you pulled over because they think your over the state law length, they just measure one end to the other. I think that's the...
I think there is to many factors & personal choices to be made. What works for some won't work for others. ... From: Lew King To: RV Basics Sent: Monday, July...
In a message dated 7/3/2006 5:15:09 AM Mountain Standard Time, ... I always thought that I wouldn't want to full time in anything less than 30 feet but we are...
In a message dated 7/3/2006 6:52:22 AM Mountain Standard Time, ... And if you are one of those brave people that are thinking of towing a trailer and something...
Hi, I am just now purchasing my first RV, we are finalizing our decisions on which to buy. We are leaning towards a 21 foot expandable. We are experienced...
Jill, My personal recommendation is to go for a (gently) used RV. Let others iron out the kinks and take the first year depreciation. There are many families...
We have a 2004 MH with a satellite dish already installed. Is there a special group that discusses satellite tv only? I know there is a group for cell...
Lorraine and Philip
lelblair@...
Jul 3, 2006 7:24 pm
3821
Before we bought our 5th wheel we cruised many of the RV parks here in Las Vegas and "picked" everybody's brain and the concensus was always "don't go too...
hiballer@...
Jul 3, 2006 8:56 pm
3823
We full time in a twenty foot mini motorhome lovingly called the doodlebus. That's my husband, me and two dogs. We've been full timing for a year now and we...
Thanks Anne & to all who have responded so far. I want a Class A - if I could get one with a washer/dryer, that would be terrific. Otherwise, it's "Leader of...
Lew King
w5lew@...
Jul 3, 2006 10:01 pm
3825
Here are two sites you may want to peruse.. _2 RV Guy's - towing laws_ (http://www.2rvguys.com/towlaws04.html) _State RV and Motorhome Size Limits_...
Lew bigger also means more gas when you go down the highway. Most people I have talked to are not happy with their washer/dryers. Take too long and do to...
In a message dated 7/3/2006 1:25:05 PM Mountain Standard Time, ... Go to yahoo.com. Click on groups. Look through there. Lee [Non-text portions of this...
To start sending messages to members of this group, simply send email to RVbasics@YahooGroups.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
AlwaysAnswers@...
Jul 4, 2006 1:18 am
3829
For those needing a stop 20 minutes west of KC or 20 minutes east of Lawrence, KS. I-70 Exit #224. We just got back from the weekend trip. Most of our group...
R N
pinoakrd@...
Jul 4, 2006 5:09 am
3830
We're full timers and pull an Excel 38 RDO (39'11") and wouldn't want anything smaller.. As for the cost of pulling / driving a heavier trailer / MH.. When...
Hi Jill, Welcome to the group! When buying a used Rv make sure they (the seller) turns everything ON, to make sure it all works. Also, pressurize the water...
In a message dated 7/4/2006 8:16:34 AM Mountain Standard Time, ... Please elaborate on your w/d experience. I think that it would be beneficial to all. ...
Response to message #5 on July 3, 2006 4:04 pm (PST): I recently found a site with multiple forums, including info on Satellites at www.SatelliteGuys.com -...
To answer Lee's post.. The post by Seann Fox about fully addresses the problem we found... Takes too long, does too little.. We also had a vibrayion problem...
Thanks for the review. Next time we are out that way we will give it a looksee. Keep the reviews coming. thanks, Bruce R N <pinoakrd@...> wrote: For...
thanks! I am making a check list for Dh to go through with the seller. Im adding these things. =-) ... seller) ... the water system ... forget to look UNDER...
Thanks B I did just that, We found a 24 foot hornet 2005 that we are really hoping works out! =-) ... others iron out the kinks and take the first year...
Hi everyone, I am a member of this group and have received permission to post the below message. Best regards, Jim For your information, there is a free 18...
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