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06-04-2017, 06:49 PM
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Junior Member
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New member from NC
Hello all,
The wife and I just purchased a 2013 Thor Ace 30.1 and are very new to RVing but looking to go full time July 23rd. I have been reading this forum since before we purchased it and have learned a lot in a short amount of time. Currently on a 2 week "maiden voyage" to Southern Maryland and getting some of the kinks worked out since it wasn't used very often. Broke down Tuesday evening on I-85 north near Petersburg, VA leaking transmission fluid pretty bad and since it's still under warranty it has to be seen by a Ford Dealership who couldn't look at it until the following Monday (tomorrow). Luckily they towed us to a nearby campground with full hookup until we could be seen. Fingers crossed it's nothing major and we will be on our way to Maryland soon. Almost forgot to mention we are traveling with 2 dogs and a cat so that makes everything more......challenging, especially servicing the RV. So far we have really enjoyed the camping life even with being broke down staying at South 40 campground right off I-95. I'm sure we will see some of you out on the road, safe travels!
Aaron and Ivana
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06-04-2017, 07:33 PM
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Best of luck with the RV & accept my admiration for traveling with your dogs & cat. We had 3 Dobermans in our travels. All great memories.
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06-04-2017, 07:49 PM
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Senior Member
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Where at in NC?
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06-04-2017, 08:04 PM
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Community Moderator
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Posts: 31,305
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Glad to have you here in the forum with us.
Sorry about your problems so early in your RVing experience. Hopefully it's only a seal or a gasket. Good luck.
Happy Trails!!!
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06-04-2017, 09:41 PM
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Junior Member
Tiffin Owners Club Fleetwood Owners Club
Join Date: May 2017
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We are new also and have 2 dogs and a cat also...any tips?? LOL Just getting everything together!!
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06-05-2017, 07:56 AM
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Senior Member/RVM #90
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Columbus, MS
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Hi Aaron & Ivana! Welcome to IRV2! We're sure glad you joined the gang!
Congrats on the new rig! Keep her between the ditches!
Good luck, happy trails, and God bless!
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2002 Monaco Windsor 40PBT, 2013 Honda CRV AWD
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06-05-2017, 10:49 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: May 2017
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pondman
Best of luck with the RV & accept my admiration for traveling with your dogs & cat. We had 3 Dobermans in our travels. All great memories.
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Thank you!
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06-05-2017, 10:50 AM
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Junior Member
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Thanks!!!!
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06-06-2017, 07:24 AM
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Junior Member
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The transmission blew a cooling hose right near the radiator a week and a half ago and the tow truck driver that ford sent found it and said it was a simple fix and patched it up. When he did he must have not added enough fluid and on our way to Maryland the fluid that was in there got too hot and created pressure and it started venting out all over the underbody. Ford dealership added back the fluid we lost and topped us off then tested it for us and we were on our way. 3 hours on the road yesterday with no issues and all is well at the moment. Thank you for all the kind words and wishes!
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06-06-2017, 08:29 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2017
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Awesome my man... oh the joys of owning a motorhome...
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06-08-2017, 02:36 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Roseville, California
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06-08-2017, 02:48 PM
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Senior Member
Country Coach Owners Club Solo Rvers Club iRV2 No Limits Club
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Vancouver, WA
Posts: 37,725
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I travel with 7 cats and used to have two dogs.
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RV'ing since 1957, NRA Benefactor Life, towing '21 Jeep JLU Rubicon Ecodiesel
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06-09-2017, 10:05 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: May 2017
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr_D
I travel with 7 cats and used to have two dogs.
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Very cool!
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06-09-2017, 04:52 PM
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Senior Member
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