I have been looking at trhis site for a long time...I want to fulltime so I have retired and bought a MH. Now what dod I do??? I know you probably think I'm an idiot and I probably am.But this is something I have wanted to do for a long time and I'm going to do it anyway!! everyone say's I am crazy!!!But I'm doing it anyway so I need all the help I can get!!!Any ideas or suggestions will be greatly welcomed. Thanks for all your help.....Lilliecat

Thanks for the fast reply...I have a 34' Winnabago 1989. It is really nice and runs good for it' age! I need to know anything you can tell me, from tanks,todriving, to where to get things for it. I live in Miami Fla and there are no rv stores here.What kind of hoses to get, what to put in the tanks....I'm starting from scratch and will mostr likely make you guys crazy with my questions! Thanks lillicat

Welcome Lilliecat, If you can go to a driving school, Dick Reed has a great teamdriving school[/url]. Did your MH come with the manuals? It should tell you how big your tanks are. Wal-Mart is pretty good about getting RV supplies, I know you can get the sewer hoses, toilet paper there. There is the chemicals to put in the black tank....Only use formaldehyde free products. Get online to Camping World and have stuff sent to you. Sometimes there will be a back bumper with the hoses in it already. Having two-10 ft hoses with a hose coupler is great in case you have a short area to put your sewer hose in or you have a long distance. Some campgrounds require a adapter for sticking the sewer hose in the ground and making it so it fits tight...hense no smell or leaks to the ground. Ask all the questions, we're here as your support team! Hey I was in your shoes at one time and now I have been on the road for 5 yrs now and still learning!![url=http://www.campingworld.com]Camping World[/url] Please check out my website I have alot of books that are available online that my friends have written about RVing. I am also on Staff with the Life On Wheels[url=http://www.rvlifeonwheels.com]Life On Wheels[/url] People thought I was crazy in the beginning but most of them now are in awe of our travels and love to hear about my travels and follow along with us on our website. You only live once....follow your dreams! Seeya down the road, Jenny & Dan FT in 40 ft Alfa Seeya tow/w a Jeep Cherokee www.Sheppardsjourneys.blogspot.com kitties: Biff, Felix & Sasha Mio

Hum....blue rubber gloves for working with the holding tanks...does this mean it's a "Blue job" for guys? LOL :quest: :p Seeya down the road, Jenny & Dan FT in 40 ft Alfa Seeya tow/w a Jeep Cherokee www.Sheppardsjourneys.blogspot.com kitties: Biff, Felix & Sasha Mio

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Hi forum gals. In reading these latest posts, I realized I have a question, too. I have only camped at campgrounds so far and have not had to empty tanks at a station. I have a looooong sewer hose and I just wondered if I shouldn't get a shorter one just for that purpose, if so, what is a practical length? Wish now I'd have gotten the 2 10 foot ones with a coupler. I can imagine whipping out this 25 foot thing at a dumping station will take all day. Also any suggestions to how to store the shorter one if I get it? (My long one fits nicely in the bumper opening). Any of you gals out there with a similar set-up?
Another question: Will folks get mad when I spend a long time at a dumping station? I'm still so new and go slowly as to not spill or contaminate. Any suggestions as to how to get the job done quickly?
Paulette, that does present a problem and I will be travelling solo also. Is there something you can use to wedge or prop that handle up? Just wondering since I've never seen the thing.
Sunseeker Jill This message was edited by Sunseeker on 7-22-06 @ 1:13 PM

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