pitterpatter Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 What are the best resources for studying up about owning a travel trailer? Not just the basics but all the little things we would never think of on our own. And, if you currently own one, are you traveling in this COVID world? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 If you'd like to use a forum as a resource I recommend the Open Roads board, which can be accessed through RV.net and Trailer Life (same board, different access points). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth S Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 (edited) For fun, you can watch the highs & lows of full-time RVers on youtube. Less Junk More Journey, Keep your Daydream, etc. They RoadSchool. 😉 Minimalist Mom family also rehabbed a TT. We have ZERO experience, but it seems like the older TTs have hidden rot. But this really is a great time in history to buy one! 🙂 (And yes, I just jumped into this Thread w/o any knowledge to share!) Edited July 29, 2020 by Beth S 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokotg Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 Listen to the RV Atlas podcast and join the facebook group (full disclosure: I've been on the podcast a few times, so I'm biased, but I listened to it way before that). We were supposed to be doing a big Michigan trip this summer; we canceled it, but have done a couple short trips closer to home instead. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 6 minutes ago, Beth S said: We have ZERO experience, but it seems like the older TTs have hidden rot. Damage from water leaks is a pretty big issue with all RVs. Caulk/lap sealant/Eternabond tape -- they're things you keep on hand when you have an RV. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 I could never make the numbers make sense for my family, but I LOVE looking at floor plans and videos online. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanier.1765 Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 1 hour ago, KungFuPanda said: I could never make the numbers make sense for my family, but I LOVE looking at floor plans and videos online. My DH is addicted to videos on utube and programs on TV. My dad for many, many years bought magazines. Ultimately it will be a no in both cases due to cost but it is fun to daydream. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 6 hours ago, kokotg said: Listen to the RV Atlas podcast and join the facebook group (full disclosure: I've been on the podcast a few times, so I'm biased, but I listened to it way before that). We were supposed to be doing a big Michigan trip this summer; we canceled it, but have done a couple short trips closer to home instead. If you do a big Michigan trip in the future, let me know. Would love to meet up or give a few tips based on where you are going 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 My parents own a fifth wheel and take extended trips with it. I know they belong to a Facebook group for their particular brand (Grand Design), where they get all kinds of info: how to long-term it, where rallies are held, common issues and repairs, etc. Some of the company execs frequent the board and contribute. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitterpatter Posted July 30, 2020 Author Share Posted July 30, 2020 (edited) We took a wonderful trip through Michigan a couple of years ago...Sleeping Bear Dunes, Holland, a beach with smooth gray stones (no Petoskey stones), Fort Michilimackinac, Mackinac Island, a lighthouse, the town known for cherries, a couple of parks with waterfalls in the UP, Frederik Meijer Gardens, and more. It was such a fabulous trip (minus the swarms of mosquitoes and crazy black flies). If we go north again, we'll probably try the Wisconsin side, but Michigan is definitely tempting. We have very found memories. ETA: I know you were replying to kokotg, but I just wanted to share my enthusiasm for the trip. Lol. 20 hours ago, Ottakee said: If you do a big Michigan trip in the future, let me know. Would love to meet up or give a few tips based on where you are going Edited July 30, 2020 by pitterpatter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 2 hours ago, pitterpatter said: We took a wonderful trip through Michigan a couple of years ago...Sleeping Bear Dunes, Holland, a beach with smooth gray stones (no Petoskey stones), Fort Michilimackinac, Mackinac Island, a lighthouse, the town known for cherries, a couple of parks with waterfalls in the UP, Frederik Meijer Gardens, and more. It was such a fabulous trip (minus the swarms of mosquitoes and crazy black flies). If we go north again, we'll probably try the Wisconsin side, but Michigan is definitely tempting. We have very found memories. ETA: I know you were replying to kokotg, but I just wanted to share my enthusiasm for the trip. Lol. Yep...I know most of those places and have been to most of them. I grew up in Holland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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