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05-27-2018, 05:51 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: May 2018
Posts: 2
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Newbie from Pennsylvania
Hi everyone. My wife and I are getting close to retirement and do not own an RV yet. We both have decided that we would like to see the country when we do retire, and that we would probably love doing it in an RV. We know very little and will be starting our homework. I'm looking forward to learning on this site and appreciate the chance to join the community.
Joe Daniels
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05-27-2018, 07:10 PM
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Senior Member
Tiffin Owners Club
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Where we park it!
Posts: 13,146
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Welcome to the forum and congrats on the upcoming retirement as well as RV shopping and a new lifestyle.
There are lots of good folks here with good info to help you in your search. Read the various forums and threads and ask questions as they come up.
Good luck in the search.
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2018 Tiffin Allegro RED 37PA
2020 JEEP Trailhawk
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05-27-2018, 08:59 PM
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Member
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 56
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SgtJJD
Hi everyone. My wife and I are getting close to retirement and do not own an RV yet. We both have decided that we would like to see the country when we do retire, and that we would probably love doing it in an RV. We know very little and will be starting our homework. I'm looking forward to learning on this site and appreciate the chance to join the community.
Joe Daniels
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Welcome to the forum, good luck on your quest for a RV
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05-27-2018, 09:40 PM
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Community Moderator
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Posts: 30,085
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Hi Joe
Glad to have you here in the forum with us. You're gonna like it here. 
There is a ton of info and help in this forum. Let us know how we can help you.
Happy Trails!!!
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2016 London Aire 4519, Freightliner chassis, Cummins ISX, 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, Blue Ox Avail with AF1. TST 507 TPMS
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05-28-2018, 09:40 AM
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Senior Member/RVM #90
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Columbus, MS
Posts: 53,666
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Hi Joe! Welcome to IRV2! We're sure glad you joined the gang! 
Hope you find the perfect rig for your needs!
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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05-28-2018, 10:23 AM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Clovis, CA, USA
Posts: 12,725
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Hi Joe...grew up in Williamsport, sure miss the place.
Have you ever used an RV?
Are you near Harrisburg? Big RV show there every year. I suggest you Google "RV shows Pennsylvania" You will see a bunch of shows around the state.
You need to look at no less than 100 RVs...You will then begin to form an opinion about what you want.
The most important item to look at is the layout of the RV and it's wise to make sure the wife likes it.
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05-28-2018, 08:21 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Roseville, California
Posts: 2,638
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2021 Montana 3231 CK full body paint (Sterling)
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06-02-2018, 02:24 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: May 2018
Posts: 2
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Arch Hoagland
Hi Joe...grew up in Williamsport, sure miss the place.
Have you ever used an RV?
Are you near Harrisburg? Big RV show there every year. I suggest you Google "RV shows Pennsylvania" You will see a bunch of shows around the state.
You need to look at no less than 100 RVs...You will then begin to form an opinion about what you want.
The most important item to look at is the layout of the RV and it's wise to make sure the wife likes it.
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No experience at all with RV's although we do have a boat that we spend weekends on. We think we can see much more with an RV, so plans to take the boat south in the winter are now being reconsidered.
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06-02-2018, 02:47 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Western NY
Posts: 5,967
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Welcome aboard the forum.
We are boaters and RVers as well.
Your objective should be to buy your second or third RV the first time around.
Many buy too quickly and are captured by the initial glamour. With the right and sufficient homework you can improve your odds and not want to trade in 1-2 yrs to get one that better fits your needs.
Lots of posts about buying yhe first rig... use the Google search bar and try several words / phrases. Don't bother with the forum search it is not as effective as the google search bar.
Hershey Pa is one of the better shows but you don't have to wait to start.
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'13 Newmar Ventana 3433 - '14 CR-V TOAD
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