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05-03-2019, 10:08 AM
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brand-new full-timer
Join Date: May 2019
Location: New York summers Florida winters
Posts: 17
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first-timer full-timers! 2015 Columbus 385BH
Hi!
We just bought our used 5th wheel, mentioned above. I am COMPLETELY new to this! We are getting accustomed to living in it, as last night was our first night.
My fiancé is a farrier and he works with thoroughbred racehorses, which has us between New York in the summer (Belmont Park Racetrack, Saratoga Race Course) and Florida in the winter. My in-laws are retiring, and we’re now traveling between 2 NY tracks which, if you rent, can be EXTREMELY costly... staying in Saratoga for the 6-week meet alone can cost over 10k. They’ve done the RV thing for years, and broke down our savings. So we bit the bullet and began our search. Me and my MIL went to an RV show and although we knew we weren’t going to buy new, I saw this model (palomino) and fell in love. So I started looking in NY, and came across our 2015. Instantly called the dealer. Had a W/D installed and they would deliver for us. We arrived yesterday from our drive up from Florida. It is PERFECT! The dealer leveled it and hooked everything up for us (although our door won’t stay completely shut so I’m thinking it’s slightly off!) and we opened her up and gave all of our family members a virtual tour via FaceTime! It’s such a huge change for me, but what an adventure this will be!
I’m looking forward to interacting with many of you because we already have a smoke alarm issue, but that’s for another thread...
I’m so excited, I can barely contain my excitement!
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05-03-2019, 10:27 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 441
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Congratulations, it is an incredible journey!
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Trilogy 38RE
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05-03-2019, 10:53 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: SW Ohio
Posts: 4,655
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Welcome from SW Ohio .
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2016 sunseeker 2250slec 
1988 Jayco p.u.,Coleman Plantation p.u.,1989 Jayco class c, Coachman TT,1995 Little Eddie fthwheel,2007 Heartland Sundance 2500 lS fthwheel
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05-03-2019, 11:45 PM
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bloodybill
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: park county colorado
Posts: 510
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welcome to the forum
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05-04-2019, 12:18 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: TEXAS
Posts: 9,230
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Welcome from Texas!
We've met many people who live full time in an rv because their work has them traveling to different parts of the country.
Good luck!
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05-05-2019, 03:47 PM
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brand-new full-timer
Join Date: May 2019
Location: New York summers Florida winters
Posts: 17
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Quote:
Originally Posted by -lenny-
Congratulations, it is an incredible journey!
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Thanks! Looking forward to the adventure!
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05-05-2019, 03:48 PM
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brand-new full-timer
Join Date: May 2019
Location: New York summers Florida winters
Posts: 17
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Quote:
Originally Posted by geeman53
Welcome from SW Ohio .
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Thank you so much!
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05-05-2019, 03:49 PM
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brand-new full-timer
Join Date: May 2019
Location: New York summers Florida winters
Posts: 17
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BLOODYBILL
welcome to the forum
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Thanks Bill!
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05-05-2019, 03:50 PM
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brand-new full-timer
Join Date: May 2019
Location: New York summers Florida winters
Posts: 17
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Reverse_snowbird
Welcome from Texas!
We've met many people who live full time in an rv because their work has them traveling to different parts of the country.
Good luck!
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Yes it is definitely a change for us, but it’s exciting and we’re excited about this adventure!
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05-08-2019, 08:22 AM
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Member
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Haughton LA
Posts: 68
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Welcome, recently purchased a Columbus also; ours is set up permanently at our lake property. Last weekend the pantry door would close but not latch...hit the magic Auto Level button and couple of seconds later, door latched. Told wife pantry door was our new need level indicator.
Love the unit thus far...enjoy!
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05-08-2019, 08:34 AM
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brand-new full-timer
Join Date: May 2019
Location: New York summers Florida winters
Posts: 17
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lake5er
Welcome, recently purchased a Columbus also; ours is set up permanently at our lake property. Last weekend the pantry door would close but not latch...hit the magic Auto Level button and couple of seconds later, door latched. Told wife pantry door was our new need level indicator.
Love the unit thus far...enjoy!
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I want to do this so bad but I’m afraid I’ll tip the whole darn thing over! That’s todays project when my fiancé gets home from work. Thanks for the tip!!!!
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05-08-2019, 08:45 AM
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Member
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Haughton LA
Posts: 68
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I also had some trepidation, but all it did was make small adjustments to get it back to level. Took a total of maybe two seconds and we were good. I turned on the unit from the outside switch and pushed the Auto Level button on controller inside. They say just to make sure you are not moving around when activated.
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05-09-2019, 12:26 AM
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brand-new full-timer
Join Date: May 2019
Location: New York summers Florida winters
Posts: 17
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lake5er
I also had some trepidation, but all it did was make small adjustments to get it back to level. Took a total of maybe two seconds and we were good. I turned on the unit from the outside switch and pushed the Auto Level button on controller inside. They say just to make sure you are not moving around when activated.
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I haven’t done this yet, but I’m thanking you in advance for this! We’ve been using our Tide Pods jar while we’re in the room to keep it closed, and I’ve been sticking the snap in between the gap of the door and the wall to hold it closed when not occupied. Thanks again!!!!!
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05-09-2019, 01:01 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Northeast Louisiana
Posts: 33,960
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Quote:
Originally Posted by laurlaur576
Hi!
I am COMPLETELY new to this!
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Welcome aboard laurlaur576. Since you said you are new to this, then this thread link below may help you out somewhat as it has information on a lot of things that first timers may need to know.
Hope it helps
http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...ts-157524.html
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 2011 Flagstaff 831 RLBSS
A 72 hour hold in a psych unit is beginning to intrigue me as a potential vacation opportunity.
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05-09-2019, 02:31 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 107
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Welcome ! And the best of luck in your travels
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05-10-2019, 12:08 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Otego,NY
Posts: 415
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Welcome from the Susquehanna Valley of NY. Enjoy the new to you rig. You'll learn all you need as you go along, and don't worry about making a mistake, they're rarely fatal. God Bless, Ken
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Ken and Wendy
'15 silverback 29RE
'13 GMC 2500HD
Duramax/Allison
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