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03-20-2012, 10:11 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Norfolk, VA
Posts: 16
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Greetings from Virginia!
Howdy y'all from Tidewater Virginia!
Bill and Diane here, in Norfolk. Retired from the Navy in 1998 after 23 years and am looking forward to taking some time to travel and see the country. Although not new to RV'ing, we are brand new to Forest River as we just ordered a 2012 Puma Unleashed 5er Toy Hauler. Making the move from a Flair class A to a 5er, hopefully, won't be too much of a strain. I know we sure are looking forward to it!
I'm sure I'll be lurking and asking a bunch of questions as the time for delivery and shakedown gets closer, so THANKS in advance for all the help and sage advice I'm sure will flow!
Looking forward to some entertaining and enlightening chats!
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Bill & Diane Schauf - Norfolk, VA
2013 Puma Unleashed 351THSS Toy Hauler
2010 F350 Lariat DRW 6.4L PowerStroke w/4.10
2003 Harley Heritage Classic Softail - Stage 2 (the Toy)
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03-20-2012, 10:38 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Shenandoah Valley of Virginia
Posts: 9,280
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 to the forum from the left side of the Commonwealth !!! 
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Chap , DW Joy, and Fur Baby Sango
2017 F350 Lariat CCSB, SRW, 4x4, 6.7 PS
2017 Grand Design Reflection 337RLS
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03-20-2012, 11:13 AM
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I just tow the TT for DW!
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Virginia
Posts: 256
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Welcome aboard from the central part of VA! Enjoy your new rig!
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2008 Ford F350 King Ranch Lariat SD CC 4x4 V10 4:10
2012 Rockwood Windjammer 3008 - Equalizer 12k
2007 EZGO TXT Lifted/Custom Golf Cart
Nights Camped: 2011(52) 2012(65) 2013(65) 2014 (51) 2015 (40)
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03-20-2012, 04:40 PM
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Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 56
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Welcome from Newport News! We're not retired yet, so we're planning some local trips with our TT. Going to Williamsburg at the end of the month. Keep us posted on your travels! While I realize that I am very lucky to have a job, I can't help dreaming of the day I can get on the road with no worries of returning to work. Congratulations on your new 5er! Be safe!
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03-20-2012, 05:30 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Central Virginia
Posts: 298
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A big welcome also from Central Virginia.  This is definitely a great site with a wealth of information.
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2011 Rockwood 8285 WS
2011 GMC 3500 HD 4X4, 6.0, 4.10, SRW
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03-21-2012, 07:26 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Norfolk, VA
Posts: 16
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Wow! Thanks to all for the welcome. Looks like VA is Forest River turf!
Sherri ..... Newport News Park is our favorite quick getaway! Only have to put up with that bloody HRBT traffic and Jefferson, then we're there! Still working here as well. Very thankful but looking forward to our weekends away. So much to see and do here. Perhaps we can all meet up one weekend.
Cheers all!
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Bill & Diane Schauf - Norfolk, VA
2013 Puma Unleashed 351THSS Toy Hauler
2010 F350 Lariat DRW 6.4L PowerStroke w/4.10
2003 Harley Heritage Classic Softail - Stage 2 (the Toy)
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03-21-2012, 07:42 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Northern Virginia
Posts: 122
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A BIG welcome to the forum. We're from Northern VA...Alexandria to be exact. DH is retired Air Force after 22 1/2 yrs and we're both retired from our civilian jobs. We'll be camping at First Landing in May...first time there. Enjoy your new 5th wheel.
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03-21-2012, 08:51 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 219
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Greetings from your neighbor to to the North.Yeah Va. and Pa. big camping states,not so much in Md.My DW heard a rumor the other day they are considering a special tax on RV's over 30ft.Man can't wait for retirement,cause I'm leaving,ASAP!
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Steve & Sue
2011 Crusader 320RLT
2008 Dodge Ram 3500 (CTD) DRW 4x4
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03-22-2012, 03:18 PM
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Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 56
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Originally Posted by wa9b
Wow! Thanks to all for the welcome. Looks like VA is Forest River turf!
Sherri ..... Newport News Park is our favorite quick getaway! Only have to put up with that bloody HRBT traffic and Jefferson, then we're there! Still working here as well. Very thankful but looking forward to our weekends away. So much to see and do here. Perhaps we can all meet up one weekend.
Cheers all!
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Newport News park is a favorite of ours too! Let me know when you're planning to be there and hopefully we'll be able to make it. 
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03-22-2012, 03:32 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Clarksville Va.
Posts: 10,422
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Welcome, Looks like I'm the only one in southside Virginia. If you want to take a little trip come down to the Clarksville area. We are on the buggs island lake, or as it is called John Kerr Dam. Highway#58 will bring you here. We have about 4 COE campgrounds and if you stop and get a golden pass which is free you pay half price, not bad for $10.00 a nite with full hookups on the water, also we have a State Park, but that's 35.00 per nite. ( get the pass at the Dam office or call and get the requirements.
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03-22-2012, 03:47 PM
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I just tow the TT for DW!
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Virginia
Posts: 256
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Originally Posted by gljurczyk
Welcome, Looks like I'm the only one in southside Virginia. If you want to take a little trip come down to the Clarksville area. We are on the buggs island lake, or as it is called John Kerr Dam. Highway#58 will bring you here. We have about 4 COE campgrounds and if you stop and get a golden pass which is free you pay half price, not bad for $10.00 a nite with full hookups on the water, also we have a State Park, but that's 35.00 per nite. ( get the pass at the Dam office or call and get the requirements.
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We've been to North Bend, in fact, that was our first trip ever with an RV(pop up at the time), and we've been to Occoneechee too when we tent camped. Haven't been down that way in a while though and was not aware of the golden pass. Sounds like a good deal, but when you say full hookups, those COE parks don't have sewer hookups, right? Just water and electric?
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2008 Ford F350 King Ranch Lariat SD CC 4x4 V10 4:10
2012 Rockwood Windjammer 3008 - Equalizer 12k
2007 EZGO TXT Lifted/Custom Golf Cart
Nights Camped: 2011(52) 2012(65) 2013(65) 2014 (51) 2015 (40)
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03-22-2012, 07:45 PM
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Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: East Tennessee
Posts: 74
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"Welcome" from a native of Southwest Virginia now being held prisoner of war in Tennessee. We do a lot of camping in VA, especially in state parks and you are correct. We see many Forest River units.
GO HOKIES
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03-22-2012, 10:28 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 19
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Welcome. My wife and I are in Virginia beach. I retired from the Navy also in 1998.
Cheers John
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John & Tara Toye
2011 Forest River Rockwood Signature Ultra Lite 8315BSS
2013 Chevy Avalanche
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03-23-2012, 06:24 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Clarksville Va.
Posts: 10,422
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Yes, when I say full hook-up's I 'm only talking waster and electric, the COE only have dump stations at their parks. You can now Resv. on line. Try Rudds Creek, or Longwood cg's
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