I’m on board now!!!

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I’m on board now!!!

February 10, 2018, 09:54:25 am

This is my first post after 2 years of studying this awesome forum. Thanks to all for the wealth of information from the group.
I made a "Hail Mary pass"! Flew from NJ to Las Vegas, bought my sweet ride on Thursday and I'm heading home on I-40. At my first stop, is at the Grand Canyon!
The vehicle is a one owner, garage kept with 43k miles.
Never drove an RV before, but this Foretravel is a piece of cake to drive!
Loving life!!!

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Reply #1 – February 10, 2018, 12:06:57 pm

What model did you Buy? You need to update your signature with Year Model Build # etc Pictures Picture we love pictures!! Be Safe have a great trip homewards!

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Reply #2 – February 10, 2018, 12:18:33 pm

U270

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Reply #3 – February 10, 2018, 12:19:48 pm

Check my wind warning .

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Reply #4 – February 10, 2018, 12:41:13 pm

Welcome and safe travels! We love pictures.

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Reply #5 – February 10, 2018, 12:42:11 pm

Congrats! Take it easy the first few days and pay attention to the weather. You might want to consider staying south as long as you can.

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Reply #6 – February 10, 2018, 01:54:51 pm

Welcome and

, If this is your first time driving a "Big" rig, be careful on wet or slippery roads. Read posts on use of Jake Brake and/or retarder as they can get you in trouble. Enjoy the ride, lots to see in this beautiful Country of Ours...

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Reply #7 – February 10, 2018, 02:21:15 pm

Stay south, Texas is getting some ice weather along the northern borders down into central. Don't get over confident, just because she is easy to drive. Get to know your pivot point for your turns or backing up. Otherwise have a great time bringing your new baby home. Welcome to the forum too.

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Reply #8 – February 10, 2018, 03:33:56 pm

Welcome, I look forward to your posts and pictures! I've attached the fed sticker, as my 1997 build # of Sept. 1996 is 5040, probably not to far from yours. Notice it is in the model #, not the VIN. Travel safe. If this is your first rv, you started out with a terrific one.

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Reply #9 – February 10, 2018, 09:48:16 pm

Congrats

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Reply #10 – February 10, 2018, 09:52:26 pm

Congratulations. You need to learn up on winterizing you will need it long before you get home.

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Reply #11 – February 10, 2018, 11:04:15 pm

Congrats!!! Hope for many safe miles and a whole lot of fun and memories !!

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Reply #12 – February 11, 2018, 10:20:02 am

Congratulations! We bought our u320 in September, it is our 1st ever rv. A lot to learn but a great rig... now if we can just find time to take her out... enjoy your ride home

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Reply #13 – February 11, 2018, 10:39:36 am

Want2,
First off, congrats on the new purchase and welcome to the forum! As you know, tons of great information here and great people to get that information from. May your asphalt be always smooth.
Second. I noticed you re from N.J. and I grew up there. What part?
Third. I'm just outside of Austin today, and I would suggest that you hole up for a while if you can. Icing rain is falling north of us and the wind is gusting pretty good. If you re not used to it (and at this stage you re not) you could end up changing lanes when you don't expect it.

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Reply #14 – February 11, 2018, 10:47:19 am

As Moby said there is freezing rain moving into the West side of Fort Worth now burrrrrr

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Reply #15 – February 12, 2018, 01:51:02 am

Just checked my radar app. Looks clear, but temps are still cold on I 20. And I 10. Local report from Borne of ice on car roof
So the bridges are likely to be slippery. There is a major rain just east of Houston appears to be moving ne and what appears to be scattered rain showers near Galveston.

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Reply #16 – February 12, 2018, 07:53:57 am

Thanks to all for the warm welcome!
Moby, I live about 10 miles outside of Philadelphia. Flew out of town the day before the Eagles parade!
I'm in a small RV park west of Albuquerque and hope to head to Palo Duro Canyon State Park near Amarillo today.
I appreciate the weather warning and am checking the radar. Looks like there is a line of nasty stuff following my planned route! So much for the early start!!!

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Reply #17 – February 12, 2018, 08:01:42 am

W-2,

The trip down into Palo Duro Canyon will be a confidence booster for sure for a new owner. We always enjoy this area.

Pamela

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Reply #18 – February 12, 2018, 08:54:07 am

We plan to be in Amarillo in mid April, didn't know you could drive a motor home into the canyon. Sounds ifffy, should I try it?? Thanks and have a great day ---- Fritz

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Reply #19 – February 12, 2018, 09:15:16 am

Quote from: fkjohns6083 – February 12, 2018, 08:54:07 am

didn't know you could drive a motor home into the canyon. Sounds ifffy, should I try it??

Fritz,

We have had both our 240 and now our 320 in the campground. Yes the road is steep and crooked, this is a Mike only drive. The pucker factor for the passenger is about a 7 or 8 until Mike wants you to look at something out the side window then this rises to a 11 on the scale of 1 to 10.

Pamela

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Reply #20 – February 12, 2018, 09:33:44 am

Just understand that at this time of the year, it can snow or sleet in Palo Dura canyon. It will be sheltered down in the canyon,and there does appear to be some storms headed that way. We got caught last spring in May in a snowstorm, with high winds. Just be careful, keep an eye on your radar app and watch out for the other guy. If you are coming from Albuquerque, there were snow warnings to NM /tx border on my app.

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Reply #21 – February 12, 2018, 09:46:57 am

I'm reconsidering my destination thanks to your feedback.
With a late start due to the weather and it being a 6 hour drive, I need to come up with a plan B!!!

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Reply #22 – February 12, 2018, 10:35:09 am

Quote from: Want2rv – February 12, 2018, 09:46:57 am

I'm reconsidering my destination thanks to your feedback.
With a late start due to the weather and it being a 6 hour drive, I need to come up with a plan B!!!

My suggestion for a plan B would be stay put at the campground until it clears. With so little experience with driving the coach why risk bad driving conditions.

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Reply #23 – February 12, 2018, 12:42:55 pm

Totally agree with Craneman, time to hunker down and let it clear a bit. You are on your maiden voyage, don't go pushing the envelope. Safety is of the up most importance, believe me,a coach doesn't stop on a dime. Ask the deer we smacked late Sept. Time to settle in and read those manuals about everything in your new baby. Tommorow things and conditions maybe better for travel.

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Reply #24 – February 12, 2018, 12:59:22 pm

Want2,
I second (third?) what Craneman and Pugmom are saying.
I have no idea what schedule you need to keep, if any, if you have work commitments back in the Garden State or not so it sounds easy for us to say "Stay put".
But speaking Newbie to Newbie, believe me, its far safer this way. And God forbid, if something happens, it will be less expensive! It took me a while to realize that sometimes you have to go slower to go faster, and given our experience level, this is one of the times you need to go slower.
Please keep us posted regarding whats going on and where you are. We all do care.
Just outside of Austin it's 43, sunny. Nonfreezing temps the rest of the week, but varied chances of rain.
You do have a good weather App for your phone, right?

Oh, BTW, I grew up in Bergan County.

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