Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
RV Trip Planning Discussions

Go Back   iRV2 Forums > iRV2.com COMMUNITY FORUMS > New Member Check-In
Click Here to Login
Join iRV2 Today

Mission Statement: Supporting thoughtful exchange of knowledge, values and experience among RV enthusiasts.
Reply
  This discussion is proudly sponsored by:
Please support our sponsors and let them know you heard about their products on iRV2
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 09-25-2017, 05:05 AM   #1
Member
 
Forest River Owners Club
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Ruskin FL
Posts: 45
Hi from Miami Florida

I’m about to bite the bullet and purchase my first RV. Any advice?
ddozier234 is offline   Reply With Quote
Join the #1 RV Forum Today - It's Totally Free!

iRV2.com RV Community - Are you about to start a new improvement on your RV or need some help with some maintenance? Do you need advice on what products to buy? Or maybe you can give others some advice? No matter where you fit in you'll find that iRV2 is a great community to join. Best of all it's totally FREE!

You are currently viewing our boards as a guest so you have limited access to our community. Please take the time to register and you will gain a lot of great new features including; the ability to participate in discussions, network with other RV owners, see fewer ads, upload photographs, create an RV blog, send private messages and so much, much more!

Old 09-25-2017, 05:41 AM   #2
Senior Member
 
Buly's Avatar
 
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: The Great Outdoors, RV Resort, Florida
Posts: 748
Do we need to guess what RV?
__________________
Buly, Doris and Daisy
2015 DS 4369 towing 2014 CRV
It is never too late to have a happy childhood!
Buly is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-25-2017, 05:56 AM   #3
Senior Member
 
LarrytheBear's Avatar
 
Tiffin Owners Club
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 2,387
General advice...

Don't let the salesman decide what you want and push you to buy "today."

Pay close attention to your walkthrough. Take notes or video of the critical or complicated points. (How the entertainment system operates is sometimes complicated, if that's important to you.)

Go camping close by for a few days to get used to the systems. Some dealers have campgrounds that they will allow you to stay at for a few days,

Enjoy the experience!
__________________
Larry and Prissy Sharp
2006 Allegro Bay 37DB
2012 Toyota Yaris
LarrytheBear is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-25-2017, 05:57 AM   #4
Senior Member
 
Triker56's Avatar
 
Fleetwood Owners Club
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 4,031
If you plan on going to the Keys. All state campgrounds are usually booked a year ahead. So get your reservations in now.
__________________
99 Discovery 34Q ISB
2014 MKS AWD EcoBoost Toad
Fulltime Since "99"
Triker56 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-25-2017, 07:13 AM   #5
Senior Member
 
doublehooked's Avatar
 
Winnebago Owners Club
Ford Super Duty Owner
Coastal Campers
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 170
Quote:
Originally Posted by Triker56 View Post
If you plan on going to the Keys. All state campgrounds are usually booked a year ahead. So get your reservations in now.
WHAT ??
__________________
2012 Itasca Suncruiser 37F, F53, Safe-T-Plus
Brake buddy
2007 Honda CR-V
doublehooked is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-25-2017, 07:18 AM   #6
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 241
Welcome!

research, research, research. Then take a break, and research some more.
RV_Fan33 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-25-2017, 09:27 AM   #7
Senior Member/RVM #90
 
MSHappyCampers's Avatar


 
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Columbus, MS
Posts: 54,578
Hi ! Welcome to IRV2! We're sure glad you joined the gang!

Don't get in a hurry! Do a lot of tire-kicking! Floor plan is VERY important!

Good luck, happy trails, and God bless!
__________________
Joe & Annette
Sometimes I sits and thinks, sometimes I just sits.....
2002 Monaco Windsor 40PBT, 2013 Honda CRV AWD
MSHappyCampers is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-25-2017, 10:37 AM   #8
Senior Member
 
Stever53's Avatar


 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Roseville, California
Posts: 2,638
Hi



this place is great


Safe travels
__________________
Steve & Sheryl
2021 Montana 3231 CK full body paint (Sterling)
300 watt solar, 3 air conditions, Slide out toppers
2015 GMC Denali 3500 SRW CC SWB
Stever53 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-25-2017, 06:31 PM   #9
Senior Member
 
Buly's Avatar
 
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: The Great Outdoors, RV Resort, Florida
Posts: 748
We made a punch list with what we like to have in an rv. Than started the big hunt. After few months of looking, found what we wanted 800 miles away. It had 90% of the items on our list and we bought it. Don’t rush . If you are not comfortable, or in doubt, walk away.
__________________
Buly, Doris and Daisy
2015 DS 4369 towing 2014 CRV
It is never too late to have a happy childhood!
Buly is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-25-2017, 07:04 PM   #10
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Winter Springs, Fl
Posts: 143
Be careful of buying any Rv's in South Florida. There are a bunch of storm damaged RV's. Look carefully for water damage in basement compartments. Water and electrical wiring don't mix well
__________________
2005 Fleetwood Providence "The Beast" 39L 4slides
Caterpillar C7 350HP Allison 3000
2015 Buick Enclave on a American tow dolly
No Sweat is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-27-2017, 09:24 PM   #11
Community Moderator
 
TonyDi's Avatar


 
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Posts: 31,248
Take your time deciding. Look around, go to some shows, visit different dealers and write out a list of the things that are important to you. Then you'll better know what to look for.
__________________
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.
TonyDi is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Tags
florida



Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Expert Diesel in Davie Florida (Miami) kidoo Cummins Engines 2 03-05-2016 08:25 AM
Looking for site SE Florida, Cocoa to Miami Jan 2013 bdaball Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 4 07-31-2012 11:12 PM
Hello From Miami! ghevia New Member Check-In 2 02-16-2010 06:43 PM
Super Bowl in Miami gtm27 iRV2.com General Discussion 1 01-10-2007 08:48 AM
looking for long term campground Miami Wolf S Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 3 08-16-2005 04:26 PM

» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 05:04 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.