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08-07-2014, 08:44 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Parker, CO
Posts: 16
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Hello from Colorado
Hi everyone,
I found this site a few weeks ago and have been exploring A LOT! My DH and I have been loosely toying with the idea of getting an RV for a year or so and finally visited a dealer about a month ago, just to get an idea of what we might like in terms of manufacturer, size, etc. We are leaning towards the Newmar Ventana line (DH loves the Comfort Drive and we are big diesel fans in our everyday cars), but are in slight disagreement as to how long it will be before we pull the trigger. He's thinking 5-6 years and I'd like to cut that down by about 2/3! We have two very sweet yellow Labs (Bella -10 and Gracie -6) that I would love to start taking on vacations with us.
At this point, other than trying to convince DH to buy sooner  , I'm checking out floor plans and options, to get an idea of what our total cost may be. Quite honestly, I think the VERY earliest even I would want to buy would be next summer, after we've had a look at the 2016 models. I'm hoping that by then, some of the Dutch Star standards/options will be available on the Ventana! 
Looking forward to exploring the forums a bit more and learning as much as I can!
kiki
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08-07-2014, 08:46 AM
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Senior Member
Fleetwood Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Fair Play, SC
Posts: 986
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Howdy from SC and welcome to the forums. Glad you found us.
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Richie, Rose and our Australian Terrier Harley
2004 Bounder 35R, 2012 ACME EZtow,2012 Kia Rio Hatchback
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08-07-2014, 08:46 AM
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Senior Member/RVM #90
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Columbus, MS
Posts: 54,758
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Hi folks! Welcome to IRV2! It's great to have you join the gang! 
Hope you find the perfect rig for your needs! Enjoy the forum!
Good luck, happy trails, and God bless!  
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Joe & Annette
Sometimes I sits and thinks, sometimes I just sits.....
2002 Monaco Windsor 40PBT, 2013 Honda CRV AWD
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08-07-2014, 09:28 AM
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Senior Member
Solo Rvers Club
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Ham Lake, MN
Posts: 3,038
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Kiki and DH, Glad you're aboard. Best of luck in your decision. Enjoy your adventures and be safe.
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Have a wonderful day!
Ken (RVM 87)
FT DP Wanna B The journey is the destination!
Retired & perfecting procrastination! 
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08-07-2014, 09:28 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: At various Florida State Parks.
Posts: 967
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Welcome to the Forum and we hope you have many great camping adventures. Best of luck.
Happy RV'ing
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George and Brenda
2005 Newmar Dutch Star 3810, Spartan with CAT7
2013 Honda Fit
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08-07-2014, 09:57 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 847
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Welcome to the irv2 gang, Kiki! Glad you decided to join. You picked a great group of folks to help with questions; we followed this set of forums for a year as we decided what we want to purchase. Folks here were a great help. Good luck with your search...and with moving up the timeline. We did and have not regretted it.
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Hudgens Family, 2014 Jayco Precept 31ul, 2011 Jeep GC toad, Blue Ox BX7365 towbar, RVi2Brake in Jeep
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08-07-2014, 10:03 AM
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Senior Member
Fleetwood Owners Club
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Southwest
Posts: 1,549
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Welcome from the other end of the state (southwest CO)! The sooner you jump in, the sooner memories are made...enjoy!
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Joe and Debbie, Emma the Aussie Cattle Dog who adopted us
2012 Discovery 36J, Blue Ox and Air Force One, 2010 GMC Acadia Toad
USAF (Ret) WDØM https://wd0m.com
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08-07-2014, 10:04 AM
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Community Administrator
Fleetwood Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Marquette, Michigan "Da UP" & Lehigh Acres Florida
Posts: 21,827
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Good luck with your choices.
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John & Cathy R.
06 Pace Arrow 38L Workhorse W24
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08-07-2014, 10:48 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 189
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Welcome! I live in Littleton and work in Centennial.
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08-07-2014, 12:03 PM
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Community Moderator
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Posts: 31,505
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Glad to have you here with us.
If you are looking at the Ventana, but like the options and standards on the Dutch Star, consider this idea. When you are ready to buy look for a DS that is 2 yrs old it will be the same price as a new Ventana. Plus on a 2 yr old coach the problems will all have been worked out.
Best of luck in your search.
Happy Trails!!!!
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Tony & Ruth........... FMCA#F416727
2016 London Aire 4519, Freightliner chassis, Cummins ISX, 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, Blue Ox Avail with AF1. TST 507 TPMS
No amount of money can buy you an extra second of time.
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08-07-2014, 12:07 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Wandering
Posts: 635
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Welcome to iRV2 kiki310!
We're camped at Chatfield SP every year Aug/Sept 4 to 6 weeks...
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2014 XLR415AMP Thunderbird ToyHauler, 2019 Sandpiper 379FLOK, F350 Lariat Diesel DRW, NRA Benefactors FullTime RV'er KN4YBP General License
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08-07-2014, 04:35 PM
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Senior Member
Country Coach Owners Club Retired Fire Service RVer's
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Ocala, Florida
Posts: 6,295
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 Welcome and glad to meet you!
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FMCA #F431170, GS #822128658, Escapees SKP #112655
2012 Airstream Mercedes Interstate Class B
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08-08-2014, 05:56 AM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Buffalo, IA
Posts: 2,825
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Welcome.... 
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Terry & Brenda - From the Iowa Banks of the Mighty Mississippi
2011 Winnie Journey 34y, Freightliner / Cummins , 2012 Chevy Colorado Toad
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08-08-2014, 06:26 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Parker, CO
Posts: 16
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Thanks, everyone, for the warm welcomes and hello to my Colorado friends! I'm excited to be here!
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