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03-19-2014, 04:24 PM
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New to site today
Hi,
My name is Dan, my wife Alex, and I decided to buy a motorhome and do some traveling and get our feet wet before we retire and go full time.
We are in the process of looking for a 2005 - 2008 DP, being new to this we have a lot to learn and research to do, any suggestions would be appreciated. We live in McKinney, Texas with our 2 Shih Tzu's Bobo and Buddy.
Looking forward
Dan
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03-19-2014, 04:41 PM
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Senior Member
Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: May 2013
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welcome to irv2
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1999 Newmar Mountian Aire 3758 37.5 ft V10
living life like there is know tomorrow
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03-19-2014, 04:47 PM
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Community Administrator
Fleetwood Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Marquette, Michigan "Da UP" & Lehigh Acres Florida
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Good luck with your search.
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03-19-2014, 04:52 PM
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Senior Member
Tiffin Owners Club
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Columbus, NJ
Posts: 3,072
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Welcome. A few words of advice. Don't ask what is the best. Put forth your needs and ask what others with experience think would suit you. Also, using an RV for vacations (like we do) is quite different than going full-time in one. You may find that you will need to purchase another one when you go full-time. I know that I would. For example my MH (motorhome) will only pull 5,000 lbs, and if I were to go full-time I want a trailer with the car & other stuff in it, so this coach would have to go just based on that. Another thinking point is where you want to camp. If you are big on boondocking (dry camping) in state parks, you will probably want a smaller RV that will be able to navigate those places. If you cruise from RV park to RV park, then you may want to get a larger one with more spacious accommodations. Also where you want to go and when. Some MHs are great in cold weather, others not so much. So ask those questions, there are a lot of experienced campers here.
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03-19-2014, 04:58 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Austin, Texas
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Welcome to iRV2. Glad you joined us. I hope your RV dreams come true!! Good luck, and wishing you many happy smiles and miles.
Hhg 
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03-19-2014, 05:06 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Currently Mission, Texas
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Welcome from Kansas !!!
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Alex & Lindsay, Cats:Simon & Lillian, Dog:Jonathan
Full-time since 05/13, Retired ARMY
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03-19-2014, 05:09 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: https://binged.it/1KdDqKO
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howdy
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03-19-2014, 05:14 PM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Michigan
Posts: 5,701
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Welcome aboard and glad to have you with us. Have a great time with your shopping experience. Just remember find the floorplan that would work for you and go for it. Good Luck. 
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03-19-2014, 05:27 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
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Thanks for the advise PushedAround, We are going to look at a 2005 Coachmen 376ds Cross Country SE, 38', the pictures look good and it has what we are looking for in the floor plan (by the pictures) so we will see. What ever we do end up buying I want to have an inspection done, can anyone suggest someone in the Plano/McKinney area?
Thanks again
Dan
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03-19-2014, 05:55 PM
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Senior Member
Thor Owners Club
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 2,893
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Welcome to the forum. We looked around for a long time and asked a ton of questions. You got the right idea bringing the rig in for an inspection. Good luck and happy travels.
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03-19-2014, 06:00 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Denton, TX, 76207
Posts: 2,162
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Glad to have you aboard
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2008 Newmar Essex-4514
2009 Honda CRV
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03-19-2014, 07:07 PM
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Senior Member
Fleetwood Owners Club
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Casper, Wyoming
Posts: 246
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Welcome to the forum!
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2013 Newmar Essex 4544
69' Camaro in tow
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03-19-2014, 07:32 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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03-20-2014, 04:24 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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2011 Winnie Journey 34y, Freightliner / Cummins , 2012 Chevy Colorado Toad
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