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05-31-2023, 08:26 AM
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Newbie from N. Texas
Greetings!
Since we are new grandparents we have moved from a Class B to a 5th Wheel for the additional space. It's a new unit and we are still figuring everything out. So far we are happy with the make/model and have had only very minor issues.
The first thing we did was to replace the tires and add TPMS. We have also added soft starts to that we can camp with 30 amps. They were very easy to install but to be honest I don't enjoy getting up on that roof.
Oh, after towing a few times I decided to upgrade the pinbox to the Moryde cushion model. Wow, what a difference that made!
Both my wife work and will probably put in another 10 years or so. I have worked remote since 2009 so I travelled all over with the Class B. It will be interesting to see how that plays out with pulling the larger 5th Wheel.
Anyway, I've been a lurker for several months but finally decided to join. See you soon!
Ken and Lisa
Izzy and Millie Anne (dogs)
Texas
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05-31-2023, 08:35 AM
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Senior Member
Tiffin Owners Club
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Johnstown PA
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Hi Ken & Lisa!! Welcome to IRV2! I loved our fiver, so much room and a wonderful unit. We're shopping for another motorhome now. It’s good to have you here and I look forward to reading about your adventures. Sit back, relax and please, above all……stay safe out there! 
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2016 Tiffin Allegro Red 33AA
Towing 2014 Jeep Wrangler
On the Road with 13 Rescued Cats
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05-31-2023, 10:03 AM
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Location: Post Falls ID
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Welcome to the forum from Northern Idaho.
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05-31-2023, 10:50 AM
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Community Moderator
Winnebago Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Weyauwega, WI US
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Ken & Lisa
We are glad you decided to join us. Congratulations on the purchase of your new 5th wheel. As you already know there is a wealth of RV info available to you here just by asking. Continue browsing the forums that interest you and don't be afraid to ask questions as our members like to help when they can.
Post often and share your new RV adventures with us.
Don
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05-31-2023, 12:02 PM
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Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Columbus, MS
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Hi Ken & Lisa! Welcome to IRV2! We’re sure glad you joined the gang here! 
Congrats on the new rig! Have fun and keep her between the ditches!
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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05-31-2023, 01:42 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: May 2023
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Originally Posted by msubobcats
Welcome to the forum from Northern Idaho.
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Idaho, beautiful state!
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05-31-2023, 01:43 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: May 2023
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Originally Posted by LynnD
Hi Ken & Lisa!! Welcome to IRV2! I loved our fiver, so much room and a wonderful unit. We're shopping for another motorhome now. It’s good to have you here and I look forward to reading about your adventures. Sit back, relax and please, above all……stay safe out there! |
Good luck, I hope you find exactly what you are looking for!
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05-31-2023, 01:43 PM
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Junior Member
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Originally Posted by Petro
Ken & Lisa
We are glad you decided to join us. Congratulations on the purchase of your new 5th wheel. As you already know there is a wealth of RV info available to you here just by asking. Continue browsing the forums that interest you and don't be afraid to ask questions as our members like to help when they can.
Post often and share your new RV adventures with us.
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Thanks so much!
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05-31-2023, 03:11 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2005
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Wel  come aboard!
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06-06-2023, 05:45 PM
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Vintage RV Owners Club Fleetwood Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Aug 2009
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CONGRATULATIONS on your new rig!
There is good and bad from moving from a smaller RV to a larger one. I, personally, did not have any bad. I went from an 18' TT to a 32' Class A (current is even bigger pulling my Explorer making me 57' long).
I hope that you too will have only plus's with your new rig!!
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06-08-2023, 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by PNWGirl
CONGRATULATIONS on your new rig!
There is good and bad from moving from a smaller RV to a larger one. I, personally, did not have any bad. I went from an 18' TT to a 32' Class A (current is even bigger pulling my Explorer making me 57' long).
I hope that you too will have only plus's with your new rig!!
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Thank you! So far, and it's early in this new era for us, the only con would be finding places to park while on trips. For example, at eating places, etc. But we will learn a new way.
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06-08-2023, 01:15 PM
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Vintage RV Owners Club Fleetwood Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
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Originally Posted by FriscoKen
Thank you! So far, and it's early in this new era for us, the only con would be finding places to park while on trips. For example, at eating places, etc. But we will learn a new way.
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It does take a little practice, for sure. You need to think farther ahead. I look for places close to where there is a large parking lot. I can then use my mobility scooter and just buzz right on over but the average person can take a stroll, stretch their legs before a meal. 
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06-09-2023, 06:14 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PNWGirl
It does take a little practice, for sure. You need to think farther ahead. I look for places close to where there is a large parking lot. I can then use my mobility scooter and just buzz right on over but the average person can take a stroll, stretch their legs before a meal. |
For sure! Lately, I hop on Google Maps to check parking lots of various places we might need to pull over into. In 2 weeks we are driving up to Missouri to visit our son and his family and I was on Google Maps all day, checking out stops along the way.
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06-09-2023, 12:43 PM
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Vintage RV Owners Club Fleetwood Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
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Originally Posted by FriscoKen
For sure! Lately, I hop on Google Maps to check parking lots of various places we might need to pull over into. In 2 weeks we are driving up to Missouri to visit our son and his family and I was on Google Maps all day, checking out stops along the way. |
Ahhhh, a new 'addiction' 
Sounds like a great trip!
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