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Newbie

PostPosted: Fri Jun 01, 2012 2:46 pm
by Redwahine
I currently live in TX. (Originally from Hawaii). .

Re: Newbie

PostPosted: Fri Jun 01, 2012 3:33 pm
by Sandersmr
Hi Redwahine! I'm on the other side of the world from you - or at least Beltway 8!!!

I have a small (read microscopic!!!) travel trailer that I take weekend camping up to week long trips. I haven't done anything longer than about 8 days because of that ugly 4 letter word that begins with a W.

I think you will find lots of good information and definitely lots of opinions. In the meantime, there's lots of places that your can research in the Houston area, including PPL if you want to go used. The RV show is usually in February and there's also usually a pretty decent selection at the Boat Show in January.

There's also a get-together (GTG) planned for the end of October over at Canyon Lake. It will be my first time to meet some of these women - unless Paulette and I can hook up when she comes through.

Re: Newbie

PostPosted: Fri Jun 01, 2012 3:47 pm
by BirdbyBird
Welcome and so glad you found us. I you have dog showed in an RV you will have no problem adjusting....it will all come back to you only with less dog hair and you don't have to worry were to put your "show clothes". I do get laughed at a little because when traveling for weeksat a time I do bring along the grooming table....it is just easier that way and , hey, it can be a table for other things. Many a buffet has been served up on a grooming table!

You can read back on some of the other thread regarding everyone's opinion and suggestions to think about in choosing the set up that will serve you best. Most of the woods of wisdom is to research, look and imagine how you want to us what you get. How you want to travel. What makes you comfortable.

Jump in and Jon the crowd....look forward in meeting here on the threads and around the a campfire in the future.

Re: Newbie

PostPosted: Fri Jun 01, 2012 3:51 pm
by WickedLady
Welcome to the forum from WA. I travel with two large dogs in my little 16' travel trailer. Hope to meet ya down the road sometime.

Re: Newbie

PostPosted: Fri Jun 01, 2012 4:39 pm
by Dawn309
Welcome to the forum from North Central Texas. Feel free to add your opinion at any time. This is a great group of ladies and hopefully we will get to meet you at the gtg at the end of October.

Re: Newbie

PostPosted: Fri Jun 01, 2012 5:10 pm
by mitch5252
Welcome, Red!

We're glad you found us and well look forward to getting to know you. Jump in and ask away - you'll get lots of good information.

Re: Newbie need help with signature photo

PostPosted: Fri Jun 01, 2012 5:12 pm
by Redwahine
Help. I am trying to put a picture of me and Tyler in my signature. However after all my tries it keeps showing up HUGE. I have edited, cropped and resized in photobucket, but it keeps displaying on the Forum post HUGE. Please help. Thank you.

Re: Newbie

PostPosted: Fri Jun 01, 2012 5:23 pm
by Redwahine
Hi Sandersmr, I looked at Gulf Stream Visa and an R Pod today.

Re: Newbie

PostPosted: Fri Jun 01, 2012 5:32 pm
by Sandersmr
The problem with trailers, even the little ones, is they act like a sail. I pull my Sportsmen Classic 16BH with an F150 Super Crew and there are times when I don't think I have enough tow vehicle, even though I really do. It's that wind effect. With a 3300 pound tow rating, that Volvo may actually only be limited to a popup.

I have seen the RPod and they are cute little trailers.

Good luck to you no matter what you decide.

Re: Newbie

PostPosted: Fri Jun 01, 2012 5:54 pm
by mitch5252
I tow a 16' Cruiser RV Fun Finder with my Toyota Sienna van. Van's tow rating is 3,500#. Perfect size for me and The Beast. But we don't fly up mountains real fast.

And the ladies on this Alaska Adventure have convinced me that I can Big Potty in my toilet...it has been very freeing! :mrgreen:

Re: Newbie

PostPosted: Fri Jun 01, 2012 6:07 pm
by sharon
mitch5252 wrote:And the ladies on this Alaska Adventure have convinced me that I can Big Potty in my toilet...it has been very freeing! :mrgreen:


And you like that better than behind a tree???? Why?? :mrgreen: Oh yeah, you're out of Tn now and in an area without many trees! Got it!

Re: Newbie

PostPosted: Fri Jun 01, 2012 6:10 pm
by sharon
Welcome from the left coast! Hope you make it to our Tx GTG, we always have a rig tour and if you haven't found the perfect one yet you might get some ideas....and if not ideas, for sure lots of opinions!! :D

Re: Newbie

PostPosted: Fri Jun 01, 2012 6:29 pm
by carold
As usual we seem to attract the best of the best, as well as the shortest of the short :roll: You found the perfect group that will answer all your asked and unasked questions, give their opinions,and even share their wine. Looking forward to going with you on your rig hunting and your move into the rv world. carold

Re: Newbie

PostPosted: Fri Jun 01, 2012 7:31 pm
by mitch5252
carold wrote:As usual we seem to attract the best of the best, as well as the shortest of the short :roll:


Hey, I resemble that remark!

Re: Newbie

PostPosted: Fri Jun 01, 2012 8:00 pm
by avalen
Welcome, so glad you found us too
:lol: :lol: :lol: Mitch can "big poddy" now :lol: :lol: :lol:
you'll find many "characters" in this group and we love our pets and we love pictures too
and of course we love stories, so don't be afraid to share :D
and since you drove a mh before, its like riding a bike, you don't forget, you'll be fine