Newbie

[debbilicious]

Hi everyone, I'm Debby...and I'm very new...in fact I'm a bit premature in claiming to be an RV-er, in that I haven't purchased my 1st RV...YET.
I am however (almost) ready to do so and be a full timer. The only hold up is funds being unaccessable for about 2 weeks, then...look out!
I'd like to give an explaination to my log in name of "debbilicious"...just to clear up any confusion...my neice coined the name (taking her cue from the bubble gum bubblicious)...and it stuck with me . Nothing else is intended.
Now for my new journey in life... I have decided the RV lifestyle suits me and I have my heart set on a 5th wheel from the Palomino division of Forest River, a Sabre (35'). It has a wonderful floorplan (especially for living in) and I believe I have found it at a great price...for a 2012 model.
From all my research and help from friends, I can see that RV people are just the nicest, helpful, and fun people out there.
Because I'm (going to be) new, I know there is much for me to learn...I welcome any thoughts, advice, questions, or well wishes from all of you.
Happy Camping!

[Ovair]

Wow that's a heck of a lot of RV for someone starting out. Good on ya.
Welcome debbilicious!

[vasnipe]

Debby,
Welcome aboard. RVers tend to be a pretty friendly bunch of people, willing to help out with most anything. If you have any questions feel free to take a look around here on the Forum and ask away, one of us is bound to have an answer for you.

Chris is Virginia

[Pilotdaddy1]

Welcome.

[gsocamper]

Hello & welcome Debby from North Carolina!

[debbilicious]

See, I knew RVers were great people! Thanks everyone, and ya it might be a bit of a jump as a newbie, but I really only have one shot at this, and I know if I am going to be comfy, it should be as livable as possible.

Are there any suggestions on which (if any) camp memberships I should look into?

Debby

[bikendan]

Originally Posted by debbilicious

See, I knew RVers were great people! Thanks everyone, and ya it might be a bit of a jump as a newbie, but I really only have one shot at this, and I know if I am going to be comfy, it should be as livable as possible.

Are there any suggestions on which (if any) camp memberships I should look into?

Debby

the best is the 50% off clubs, like Passport America and CampClubUSA and Happy Camper.
low upfront cost and good for full-timers.

what do you plan to tow with?

[debbilicious]

Ok, thanks I will check into those

I've been eyeballing a Chevy Sliverado 3/4 ton (used, 2002) to tow it with, it's a turbo diesel V-8. Silly bidders on ebay keep bidding and jacking the price up...it ends Sunday (the auction), no point in bidding yet, all that does is get the price up...no reserve on auction so I figure if I wait till 5 min before it ends and bid...I could "win"...otherwise I will have to start my search again. 5th Wheel is being held for me with a small deposit until I am able to pick it up .

Any favorite camp spots on the west coast?

Debby

[bikendan]

Originally Posted by debbilicious

Any favorite camp spots on the west coast?

Debby

don't know what area you live, so not sure if you want Calif., Oregon or Washington. and if Calif., north, central or southern coast?

[debbilicious]

Good question Dan...
I currently live in San Diego CA...and my sister lives in the Northern part of CA (Yreka, 17 miles south of Oregon border on I-5) and I will be visiting her.
So, basically all of CA, and some of OR for now? (and then there's the trip from Iowa...where I will be picking up my New 5th Wheel, driving it to my sisters before coming back to S.D.)
New question has come up: what size truck is best for towing a 35' (9000 lb) 5th wheel? I thought a 3/4 ton was adequate, but now I'm hearing 1 ton is better.