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10-13-2013, 08:21 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Calgary, AB
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New to RVing
Hi Folks,
We've never owned an RV before and just purchased a new Leisure Travel Vans Unity TB.
We had spent about 6 months researching and shopping, did lots of learning. Much of our time was spent looking at large class A diesel pushers, we love the space and luxury they offer. Part of the learning process was coming to the realisation that it's often difficult or impossible to park the big rigs in state, provincial and national parks in Canada & the US, one of our priorities.
The Unity TB offers us many of the things we want in a motorhome, all in a small package.
I have to admit that while we did a lot of reading before buying, the learning curve with ownership is pretty steep. So we're taking the Unity out for short trips, using all the systems & appliances. It's already so cold in Southern Alberta that we've winterised the rig, fairly easy but our confidence isn't real high yet.
The MB Sprinter chassis drives like a dream, fuel consumption about the same as our SUV so it hasn't been a big shock.
We've read many threads on iRV2 as part of our learning and we're appreciative of all the great information available. Hopefully we'll be able to contribute In the future as we gain experience.
Regards,
Brad & Arlene Shannon
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10-14-2013, 05:04 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
Nor'easters Club Fleetwood Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: NH
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 from NH.
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FMCA F280542
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US Navy Vet.
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10-14-2013, 05:34 AM
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Senior Member
Holiday Rambler Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Green Cove Springs Fl
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Welcome Aboard Brad & Arlene,
I am kinda new here also less than a year. Like you We did allot of research and I joined just about every forum out there.
I can say this without a doubt. This is the best forum out there. More knowledge is present here and freely available that all the others combined.
The folks here ain't half bad either.
So hang out and don't be afraid to jump in with booth feet and ask questions make suggestions and most important HAVE FUN
Dave 
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10-14-2013, 07:37 AM
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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! Congrats on the new rig too!
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2004 Bounder 35R, 2012 ACME EZtow,2012 Kia Rio Hatchback
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10-14-2013, 07:48 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Denton, TX, 76207
Posts: 2,160
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Welcome! Hope you have many years off happy RV'ing
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2009 Honda CRV
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10-14-2013, 08:24 AM
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Senior Member/RVM #90
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Columbus, MS
Posts: 54,768
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Hi Brad & Arlene! Welcome to IRV2! We're glad you joined us!
Congrats on the new rig! Hope you enjoy the forum!
Good luck, happy trails, and God bless!  
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Sometimes I sits and thinks, sometimes I just sits.....
2002 Monaco Windsor 40PBT, 2013 Honda CRV AWD
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10-14-2013, 03:10 PM
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Country Coach Owners Club Retired Fire Service RVer's
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Ocala, Florida
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 Welcome and glad to meet you!
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10-15-2013, 10:08 AM
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Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Florence, SC
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Here's another "Welcome from South Carolina"!! Enjoy your new toy... while they can be frustrating (not to mention costly) at times, they are worth it when things are going well!!
Enjoy!
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10-16-2013, 06:29 AM
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Thor Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Wherever the rig is parked
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10-16-2013, 01:15 PM
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Ford Super Duty Owner Jayco Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Long Island, NY
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Welcome from NY!
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10-16-2013, 02:49 PM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Michigan
Posts: 5,692
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Welcome aboard and glad to have you with us. Congrats on the new rig and enjoy your travels. Don't be afraid to jump in on some conversation.
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04 NEWMAR MACA 3778 W22 / 05 PT Vert
Michigan (Summer) Michigan (Winter For Now)
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