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08-19-2020, 08:06 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Arlington, TX
Posts: 3
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New to the group and to travel trailer ownership
Good evening,
With all the craziness going on we decided to homeschool this year, and since I work 4 10s we have a 3 day weekend every week so we decided to take the plunge into the camper world.
We just picked up our Salem FSX 178BHSK last week and drove it across town and parked in Houston for the weekend. Not sure who thought it was a good idea to go to Houston in August, but we survived.
We are new to the travel trailer world so I plan to spend some time reading all the great information on this site, but feel free to throw me a bone and let me know what I need to know.
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08-19-2020, 08:23 PM
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Multi-Slacker
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: SoCal
Posts: 2,279
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Welcome from SoCal!
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Safe Travels
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08-19-2020, 08:28 PM
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Georgia Rally Coordinator
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: GA
Posts: 24,496
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Welcome to the forum. Enjoy and Later RJD
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2020 Shasta Phoenix SPF 27RKSS (sold)
2018 Dodge Ram 2500 6.4 3:73 gearing.(sold) (sold) 2015 Chevy 2500 6.0, 4:10
Traded 2015 30WRLIKS V-Lite
Days camped 2019 62
Days camped 2020 49 days camped 2021-74 2022-40 days 2023 5 days
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08-19-2020, 08:43 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Farmer
Posts: 4,988
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Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your New Investment!! Enjoy making memories and Happy Camping from Central NC!
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2016 Coachmen Apex 250RLS Ultra Light 2023 Ram 2500 Big Horn Sport 3.73 
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08-19-2020, 08:45 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Northeast Louisiana
Posts: 33,960
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SdMorrison
Good evening,
With all the craziness going on we decided to homeschool this year, and since I work 4 10s we have a 3 day weekend every week so we decided to take the plunge into the camper world.
We just picked up our Salem FSX 178BHSK last week and drove it across town and parked in Houston for the weekend. Not sure who thought it was a good idea to go to Houston in August, but we survived.
We are new to the travel trailer world so I plan to spend some time reading all the great information on this site, but feel free to throw me a bone and let me know what I need to know.
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Welcome aboard. This thread link below is aimed at new RV'ers like yourself. It should get you started out:
https://www.forestriverforums.com/fo...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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08-19-2020, 08:48 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Cedar Creek Lake, TX
Posts: 3,484
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There are many great camping spots all around Arlington. Check out the state parks and COE parks in our area. Are you handy with tools? Get a basic set of hand tools and a multi meter. Learn to use it if you are not familiar.
Welcome aboard!
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Cedar Creek Lake, Texas
2019 Keystone Loredo 290SRL
2019 Ram 2500 4x4 Cummins crew cab
Andersen hitch
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08-19-2020, 09:40 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Arlington, TX
Posts: 3
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Thank you, I will start there.
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08-19-2020, 09:41 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Arlington, TX
Posts: 3
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Between duct tape and you tube I know enough to be dangerous!
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08-19-2020, 09:47 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Northeast Louisiana
Posts: 33,960
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SdMorrison
Between duct tape and you tube I know enough to be dangerous!
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Stick with us, we'll work you up to JB Weld. 
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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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08-19-2020, 09:49 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: TEXAS
Posts: 9,230
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Actually, while it's hot in Houston, the humidity has gone down to below 50% and it's fairly pleasant (compared to normal).
Welcome to the rving community and feel free to ask questions. It's a learning curve and you're going to learn a lot fairly quickly.
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08-20-2020, 06:00 AM
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Campaholic
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Posts: 4,901
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Welcome from Winnipeg Manitoba
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 2015 F350 Platinum Powerstroke
2016 Rockwood 2650WS Ultra Lite
follow us on Instagram @
Greg.miranda.travels
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08-20-2020, 08:36 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 13,738
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Welcome from Wisconsin. Congrats and enjoy your Salem FSX 178BHSK.
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08-21-2020, 06:49 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Saginaw MN
Posts: 953
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Welcome from northern MN.
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2020 Wolf Pack 23GOLD15
1998 Dodge Ram 3500 Cummins Diesel Dually
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