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Forum: Northwood Manufacturing Owners Forum 01-04-2021, 10:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,149
Posted By MKOwen
It looks like the Aqua Magic Style II

It looks like the Aqua Magic Style II
Forum: Northwood Manufacturing Owners Forum 01-03-2021, 11:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,149
Posted By MKOwen
It's the Thetford that came with the rig. Not...

It's the Thetford that came with the rig. Not sure what model number.
Forum: Northwood Manufacturing Owners Forum 01-02-2021, 11:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,149
Posted By MKOwen
Good idea using the TP! Thanks! Are Aqua Magic...

Good idea using the TP! Thanks! Are Aqua Magic toilets a lot better then?
Forum: Northwood Manufacturing Owners Forum 01-02-2021, 10:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,149
Posted By MKOwen
2018 29 5-T problems so far

So, I thought I would post some of the issues we've had so far (since 2018) with our AF 29 5-T fifth wheel. For the most part we've been okay but here are some things that have come up over the past...
Forum: Full-Timers 06-07-2020, 09:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,158
Posted By MKOwen
We've decided to keep the truck. It only has...

We've decided to keep the truck. It only has 10,000 miles on it and we just bought a cover for the bed. It's a great truck. The boys can drive it a little and keep it alive for us :-) we will...
Forum: Full-Timers 06-07-2020, 09:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,158
Posted By MKOwen
Thanks so much everyone! We've decided to sell...

Thanks so much everyone! We've decided to sell them both. I am attched to them and would liek to keep them but we will know exactly what we want next time and my husband will make any fixes to the...
Forum: Full-Timers 06-05-2020, 09:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,158
Posted By MKOwen
Long term RV Storage for Full Timers

My husband and I are going to be living in Sweden for 1 1/2 years as soon as we can get Visas, etc. In the mean time we are concerned about storing our home while we're gone. We have a fifth wheel...
Forum: Northwood Manufacturing Owners Forum 09-17-2019, 12:27 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,279
Posted By MKOwen
Looks great!

Looks great!
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-03-2019, 10:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,652
Posted By MKOwen
Not sure what a FloJet is. Is that one of those...

Not sure what a FloJet is. Is that one of those big containers with wheels yuo can dump your sewage in and then dump it at a dump station later? I'll look it up. Thanks!
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-03-2019, 10:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,652
Posted By MKOwen
I talked to a couple of plumbers. They didn't...

I talked to a couple of plumbers. They didn't think it was something they could do. One of them told me to get an excavator. I called and talked to one. He should be coming by sometime to check...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-31-2019, 10:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,652
Posted By MKOwen
We're on public sewer. We will definitely be...

We're on public sewer. We will definitely be checking for permits! Thanks!
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-31-2019, 09:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,652
Posted By MKOwen
Putting in RV pad and hook ups at home

Hi! We just bought my Mom's house in Minnesota. We want to add a pad and connect up a sewer line to use for waste dumping. We don't want to do the work ourselves but aren't sure who to look for? ...
Forum: Northwood Manufacturing Owners Forum 05-07-2019, 11:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,279
Posted By MKOwen
I hope you'll tell how it went and show pictures!...

I hope you'll tell how it went and show pictures! Are you doing it yourself?
Forum: Northwood Manufacturing Owners Forum 01-12-2019, 02:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,279
Posted By MKOwen
Replacing carpet with other flooring on 29 5T

Ha anyone replaced their carpet in the 29 5T? Ours is looking pretty dirty and especially under the table. I'd rather have regular hard flooring, at least in the eating area. Anyone switched it...
Forum: Northwood Manufacturing Owners Forum 10-26-2018, 12:01 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,507
Posted By MKOwen
4 months in AF 29 5-T

We have been full timing in our AF 29 5-T since June. We have been very happy with it so far. We are learning as we go. We have never owned an RV so have nothing else to compare it to. We wanted...
Forum: Northwood Manufacturing Owners Forum 08-20-2018, 01:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,844
Posted By MKOwen
Thanks everyone.

Hi! Sorry it's taken me so long to get back on here. I'm at the library. Our fifth wheel is being repaired. Thank goodness we have insurance! It's costing a pretty penny. It is being repaired...
Forum: Northwood Manufacturing Owners Forum 08-08-2018, 05:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,844
Posted By MKOwen
Damaged our new rig! AF 295-T

I didn't look up and scraped off th edge of our brand new rig :sad: I was pulling into the parking lot of Admiral Toy Storage in Reno/Sparks, NV and scraped the branch of a tree. We had to leave...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 08-08-2018, 05:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,769
Posted By MKOwen
Arctic Fox Repair Help!

I didn't look up and scraped off th edge of our brand new rig :sad: I was pulling into the parking lot of Admiral Toy Storage in Reno/Sparks, NV and scraped the branch of a tree. We had to leave...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 07-20-2018, 10:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 986
Posted By MKOwen
Thanks everyone! We still need to get a...

Thanks everyone! We still need to get a generator. Great idea to prepare ourselves for breakdowns
!
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 07-18-2018, 10:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 986
Posted By MKOwen
Oh no, not in summer. It will be mid October....

Oh no, not in summer. It will be mid October. :cool:
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 07-17-2018, 12:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 986
Posted By MKOwen
First big trip planning! Suggestions?

Hello! We are planning our first, multi-stop trip to make our way to Mesa AZ. It's the in between part I am looking for suggestions for. We are in Sparks.Reno NV area until mid October then want...
Forum: Northwood Manufacturing Owners Forum 06-18-2018, 11:23 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 812
Posted By MKOwen
Living in our front yard :-)

We got our AF 29-5T backed into the front yard and realized that we are set for full hook up! It's like it was meant to be. Our tree died in th efront yard so we had it removed earlier this year,...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 06-15-2018, 10:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,628
Posted By MKOwen
Great Advice!!!

Thank you SO much! We will certainly take all of it in. We ordered the truck and my husband always liked manuals so he went ahead and ordered it. I have driven them too but the more I thought...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 06-15-2018, 11:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,628
Posted By MKOwen
Manual truck smoking while backing..help.

We have a brand new RAM 3500 diesel with manual transmission and a brand new fifth wheel and are also brand new to towing. My husband drove home from the dealer to our house and backed the fifth...
Forum: Northwood Manufacturing Owners Forum 06-08-2018, 10:43 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,507
Posted By MKOwen
THANK YOU! So many helpful suggestions. I...

THANK YOU! So many helpful suggestions. I haven't done too much yet. I bought a suction cup caddy for the shower. I want to get a suction cup towel bar but can't find any I like. I found an over...
Forum: Northwood Manufacturing Owners Forum 06-07-2018, 11:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,507
Posted By MKOwen
Did you make the slide storage or buy it? I went...

Did you make the slide storage or buy it? I went and bought a bunch of baskets and have the kitchen stocked (though I will probably rearrange it again :-) ). I haven't put anything else in yet. I...
Forum: Northwood Manufacturing Owners Forum 06-06-2018, 10:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,507
Posted By MKOwen
Living in our 29-5T

My husband and I just brought our 29-5T home. It's in our front yard while we remodel and sell the house! We went to look at the 27-5L and were pretty set on it because of the 30 foot length, etc....
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 06-05-2018, 12:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,975
Posted By MKOwen
Looks great!

We just brought ours home last night! Have a great adventure!
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 05-25-2018, 10:31 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,204
Posted By MKOwen
Ha! Ha!

We have always been in tents too :-)
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 05-21-2018, 01:16 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,382
Posted By MKOwen
Picked a bigger one.

Thought I'd give you an update since I posted (if you didn't see the new rig post I already made).
We did the paperwork yesterday after spendng 5 hours at the dealer. We really thought we wanted...
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 05-21-2018, 12:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,124
Posted By MKOwen
Thanks Everyone!

Now, on to the next phase...learning how to drive it! Also, setting it all up to make it our home. Where do put my broom? :-)
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 05-20-2018, 01:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,124
Posted By MKOwen
Arctic Fox 29 5T

We did it! We bought a fifth wheel. We spent 5 hours at the dealers today trying things out. We had originally thought we would get a 30 foot AF 27 L5 but, when we actually sat in them and tried...
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 05-19-2018, 06:23 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,204
Posted By MKOwen
Wow!

That's a big one! Congratulations! Hoping to get our first one soon. Going to look at one this morning :-)
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 05-19-2018, 06:21 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,382
Posted By MKOwen
A RAM 3500 diesel dually

A RAM 3500 diesel dually
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 05-18-2018, 11:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,382
Posted By MKOwen
We're looking at one tomorrow morning! Thanks...

We're looking at one tomorrow morning! Thanks for the tip on the leaky shower!
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 05-17-2018, 06:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,382
Posted By MKOwen
Picked what we want...finally!

So, we were going to buy a used fifth wheel but have decided to get a 2018 275L Arctic Fox. My research tells me ti is high quality, it's the size and layout we want. We have a dealer not too far...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 05-17-2018, 06:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,811
Posted By MKOwen
Thanks for the question

We have decided on an Arctic Fox 27-5L! Finally. I am excited but we have never bought a fifth wheel or Rv before. I copied the PDI list (after I figured out what PDI was!). Should we get our...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 05-11-2018, 10:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,437
Posted By MKOwen
2017 Jayco Eagle

There is a 2017 Jayco eagle fifth wheel for sale about 12 miles from us. Can you tell me anything about this brand and model? Are you an owner? pros and cons for fulltime living? Thanks!

There...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 05-03-2018, 01:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 878
Posted By MKOwen
Thanks! That makes a lot of sense.:)

Thanks! That makes a lot of sense.:)
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 05-01-2018, 02:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 878
Posted By MKOwen
Where to buy our fifth wheel?

On Tuesday we are going to pick up our truck in South Dakota and change our licenses, get registered, etc. We still have not bought our used fifth wheel! I have been researching , looking a little...
Forum: Full-Timers 04-26-2018, 10:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,204
Posted By MKOwen
Thank you!

Thank you!
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 04-24-2018, 11:43 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,111
Posted By MKOwen
Thanks Everyone!

I got some good links, some good tips. My husband will like the spreadsheet idea! Actually, I like the idea but he's better at creatng them :-) BTW, fo rthe question about our truck, we have a RAM...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 04-24-2018, 11:36 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,111
Posted By MKOwen
Arctic Fox

I went to the Arctic Fox site today and I really liked it. It had soem really nice layouts, looked like good quality and within the range we want. N ot sure my husband saw it yet but it will be one...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 04-24-2018, 11:48 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,111
Posted By MKOwen
btw,....

has anyone bought an rv from RVUSA? i was wondering how you would do that since a lot of them are in other states! I guess you would just need to get the ones close to you and hope they have what...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 04-23-2018, 11:37 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,111
Posted By MKOwen
Thank you!

Thank you for sharing! We will definitely look for a heavier duty model! Your comments were all helpful. I'll go look at some of your suggestions. Our local dealer doesn't seem to have much but...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 04-23-2018, 05:00 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,111
Posted By MKOwen
I went fifth wheel shopping today

I grabbed my friend and went looking today for fifth wheels since my husband has been pretty busy. I saw some light weights that looked nice but I was under the impression that a light weight fifth...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 04-22-2018, 04:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,967
Posted By MKOwen
Class A Non-commercial license

My husband insists that we need a class A non-commercial drivers license to drive our fifth wheel. Other sources say we don't. I don't care one way or another. I'm okay with us getting class A...
Forum: Full-Timers 04-21-2018, 12:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,204
Posted By MKOwen
Our first RV reservation as full-timers

DH retires on June 29th. I made our first RV reservation for a 28 day stay at the Sparks Marina in Sparks, Nevada. Our daughter an dlittle grandson live in Sparks and I am looking forwrd to seeing...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 04-21-2018, 12:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,703
Posted By MKOwen
Needing a class A license?

I showed my husband the thread on here about my GVWR and his response was : We're worried about the combined gross vehicle weight ratio adding up to more than 26,000. Because then we would legally...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 04-20-2018, 11:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,703
Posted By MKOwen
For some reason there was no video there. I was...

For some reason there was no video there. I was in the right place but when I clicked it, nothing happened. Oh well. Maybe I'll try again later. Thanks.
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