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Forum: Fulltiming and Snowbirds 03-02-2012, 06:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,554
Posted By newleaf
Thanks for asking. We have been fulltiming (and...

Thanks for asking. We have been fulltiming (and volunteering in National Parks) since 8/31. Some things have been surprisingly easy to adjust to (the small space, the shower, cooking in the tiny...
Forum: Fulltiming and Snowbirds 01-25-2012, 09:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,143
Posted By newleaf
Fulltime DISH TV -- Big Prob?

We are full time RVers who have just purchased the DISH pay as you go service and a Tailgater satellite dish (made for mobile use). Can anyone help explain 1) why on DISH network satellite service...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 01-14-2012, 09:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,415
Posted By newleaf
Need to feel more grounded.

It doesn't bother me, but it does bother my DH that when we walk around in the RV it vibrates, shakes, whatever....

We're fulltimers going on five months now and wondering what other people use...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 12-27-2011, 09:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,203
Posted By newleaf
Small Hole in Fiberglass

We had a very minor run in this morning with a rain gutter and punched a small hole (less than 1/2 inch) in the fiberglass on the back of our 5th wheel. Of course, it is raining.

What can we...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 11-26-2011, 08:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,897
Posted By newleaf
Situation Resolved

Apparently we were lighting from the left and should have been lighting from the right. Handedness can be an issue. :) It's all good.
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 11-04-2011, 08:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,897
Posted By newleaf
Damage is to hot water heater but oven won't light

We had a run-in with a pole at a Walmart and did some damage to the side of our 351 RLTS fifth wheel (2012). Damage is to the basement door and to the hot water heater. It runs fine on electric and...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 11-02-2011, 07:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,121
Posted By newleaf
Question Fiberglass Repairs Advice Needed

We had a little run in with a pole in a Walmart parking lot in SC with our 2012 Jayco Eagle 5th wheel. The damage is to the side of the RV in the area of the basement door and the hot water heater. ...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 10-04-2011, 10:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,705
Posted By newleaf
Main Door

Yes, the main door. We are fulltimers and it will be about 6 weeks before we can get it to a dealer so I'm wondering if anyone else has had this problem or if there is something we can do ourselves....
Forum: Fulltiming and Snowbirds 10-04-2011, 06:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,861
Posted By newleaf
Frost/Freeze

Thanks, Seann. This week's "frost" may not affect us but we will be places this winter where it may go down into the 20's at night or where it is close to freezing for several days.

I'll leave...
Forum: Fulltiming and Snowbirds 10-04-2011, 05:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,861
Posted By newleaf
Cold Weather Preparation

We've been fulltiming for a whole month now :D with our 2012 Eagle RLTS fifth wheel.

We're in Cape Cod and there is a frost predicted tomorrow night. It suddenly occurred to me... what keeps the...
Forum: Fulltiming and Snowbirds 10-04-2011, 05:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,005
Posted By newleaf
We Picked South Dakota

We've been fulltimers for a whole month now :D We chose to have our "residence" be Sioux Falls, SD. They have a great mailing service there called Alternative Resources. We were able to establish...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 10-04-2011, 05:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,705
Posted By newleaf
2012 351 RLTS Door Problem

Does anyone else have a problem where you have to slam the door several times to get it to close?
Forum: Fulltiming and Snowbirds 07-30-2011, 08:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,554
Posted By newleaf
Thanks, Mike and GKopecky. It helps to know you...

Thanks, Mike and GKopecky. It helps to know you are "out there". If you're going to be anywhere near DesMoines around Labor Day let us know. We'd love to meet you.
Forum: Fulltiming and Snowbirds 07-29-2011, 06:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,554
Posted By newleaf
Thanks, Everybody!

We don't have any friends with RVs and the dealer is hundreds of miles from the apartment we are about to move out of. That's why I'm saying we have to know what we are doing from Day 1... there...
Forum: Fulltiming and Snowbirds 07-28-2011, 04:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,554
Posted By newleaf
About to Plunge -- Help Needed Please

A month from now we will take possession of our brand new 2012 Eagle 351 RLTS in Iowa. This is totally new for us and we will have nowhere to go back to... it's full time for us from Day 1.
...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 07-23-2011, 10:11 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,053
Posted By newleaf
On order

... an Eagle 351 RLTS with 2 a/c, fireplace, bike rack, Amber interior.

Trying to wait patiently........
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 07-13-2011, 02:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,674
Posted By newleaf
Amperage Needed

We will be in a Jayco 351 RLTS in a few months and were wondering if we will need 50 amp hookups or if we can manage on 30. We do have a second a/c. Will 30amp work if we only use one a/c at a time/...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 07-13-2011, 02:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,530
Posted By newleaf
Thank you all. We are the OP and we have bought...

Thank you all. We are the OP and we have bought a Curt Q20. Now all we need is the RV!
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 07-06-2011, 09:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,530
Posted By newleaf
Hitch Recommendation Needed

We have an Eagle 351 RLTS on order that we will be hitching to a Ford F250. Trying to decide between a 16K and 20K towing capacity hitch. Suggestions or experiences that might be helpful are...
Forum: Jayco Mods 07-06-2011, 09:30 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,509
Posted By newleaf
Very nice! Did you do this yourselves or have it...

Very nice! Did you do this yourselves or have it done for you?

--Myra and Leo
'12 Jayco Eagle 351 RLTS (on order)
Forum: Welcome Mat 07-06-2011, 09:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,265
Posted By newleaf
Also Waiting

We are also waiting... ours will be an Eagle 351 RLTS. We are going all the way and becoming fulltimers, are you?

--Myra and Leo
2012 Eagle 351 RLTS
Forum: Welcome Mat 07-06-2011, 09:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,189
Posted By newleaf
A New Leaf -- 2012 Eagle RLTS

We are in the process of "turning a new leaf" as we await the manufacture of our Jayco Eagle. We are making a huge lifestyle change to become fulltime RVers.

I feel energy, excitement and...
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