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08-14-2018, 07:12 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Gilbert
Posts: 4
Arizona
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Eve & Rick from Gilbert AZ
We just picked up our first RV/TT last Thursday - a 2018 Dutchmen Aerolite 2843. Spent the weekend starting to stock/outfit everything and get the tow mechanisms adjusted right. Glad to find a forum because we'll probably need some help along the way  - luckily my folks also have a TT and have also been a huge help to us already.
And now we attempt to start getting out of the PHX heat! - Our first "shakedown cruise" with hookups is set for this coming weekend. Wish us luck!!
Eve & Rick C
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2018 Dutchmen Aerolite 2843BH
2017 GMC 2500HD Denali Diesel
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08-14-2018, 07:25 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Wesley Chapel
Posts: 3,200
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All the best of Luck you two! Welcome to the forum and please don't hesitate to ask questions. Congrats on the new RV! From the picture, you've got it nice and level... great job!
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08-14-2018, 09:35 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Sparta
Posts: 1,726
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Welcome to the forum. Another giant camper with one air conditioner, good thing you live in a cool state.  Get ready to roast.
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2014 Aerolite 213 RBSL
2016 Chevrolet Colorado
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08-14-2018, 10:13 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Loganville
Posts: 176
Georgia
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Welcome to the forum! Enjoy your new toy!
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Jeff & Sheila
2016 Aerolite 213RBSL
2013 F150 3.5 Ecoboost Tow Package
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08-15-2018, 05:31 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: junction city
Posts: 6
Arizona
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3153 ML just bought too. Love it so far 
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08-15-2018, 11:05 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Wesley Chapel
Posts: 3,200
Florida
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Congrats, welcome to the club!
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08-15-2018, 11:59 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: NSW Australia
Posts: 160
Ontario
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 Welcome to the forum. A lot of great people and information here.
Enjoy your new rig.
And remember the trip is as important as the destination. Enjoy yourselves.
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"Never forget the trip is as important as the destination"
2014 Ram 3500 Laramie 4X4 CTD
2011 Dutchmen Denali 262 RLX
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08-15-2018, 12:00 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: NSW Australia
Posts: 160
Ontario
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Orrick541
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Welcome to the site as well.
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"Never forget the trip is as important as the destination"
2014 Ram 3500 Laramie 4X4 CTD
2011 Dutchmen Denali 262 RLX
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08-15-2018, 12:19 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Sanger
Posts: 376
Texas
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Welcome all. A lot of newbs on the site. Best RV forum out there. Enjoy your time out and remember the adventure.
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Chris & Donna
2014 Voltage Epic 3990, 600AH LifeBlue, 1895W Solar, 3K Magnum w/AGS, 3X Micro-Air ES
2018 RAM 3500 Laramie Sport Crew Cab 6.7 Cummins, AISIN 4X4 DRW 4.10 Long Bed Dually
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08-15-2018, 10:37 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Tulsa
Posts: 97
Oklahoma
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CSCLARK
Welcome all. A lot of newbs on the site. Best RV forum out there. Enjoy your time out and remember the adventure.
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What he says!
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USAF; 1973-1988 SP & Disaster Preparedness
2015 Kodiak 291RESL
2015 Chevy S-2500 HD (Diesel)
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08-18-2018, 05:38 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Central Minnesota
Posts: 60
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Hello Eve & Rick,
Welcome to the Forum and to the world of trailering!!
Congrats on the new TT, it looks nice!! 
You'll love it when you get out of the heat and head up to the mountains for a few days of cooler weather!!
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Happy Camping,
John (JC)
2013 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab 4X4 MAX Tow Package
2018 Coleman Lite 1805RB
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08-23-2018, 03:44 AM
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Chandler
Posts: 23
Arizona
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Welcome, Eve & Rick!
We have a lot in Gilbert where we stored our Aerolite 242BHSL. Now we have it up in a small RV park near Christopher Creek at about 6000 feet - out of the heat and in the pines. Elk Haven RV Park is the name. If you're driving up to the rim on the 260, you could check it out, there are 1 or 2 spaces open (or were - they go quick). All hookups, about 2 miles off the highway on Colcord Road (paved) so it's very quiet... near the lakes up on the rim.
One park I highly, highly recommend for a week or weekend is Fool Hollow Lake in/near Show Low. Gorgeous. Half the sites have sewer hookup half don't, but all have water and electric, and paved RV sites, great common areas (playgrounds, bathrooms and showers, etc). But the views are what sets it apart, it's one of the prettiest lakes in AZ, IMHO. The picture was taken standing in our campsite, to give you some idea what I mean.
Anyway, have fun, go places, make memories, love life.
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2017 Dutchmen Aerolite 242BHSL "Cabin in the woods"
2016 Ford F250 Superduty 6.2L Gas
55' Sea Ray "cabin on the beach" Coronado CA
Quote... "Give me ambivalence or give me something else."
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08-23-2018, 11:09 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Wesley Chapel
Posts: 3,200
Florida
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BRawlingsAZ
We have a lot in Gilbert where we stored our Aerolite 242BHSL. Now we have it up in a small RV park near Christopher Creek at about 6000 feet - out of the heat and in the pines. Elk Haven RV Park is the name. If you're driving up to the rim on the 260, you could check it out, there are 1 or 2 spaces open (or were - they go quick). All hookups, about 2 miles off the highway on Colcord Road (paved) so it's very quiet... near the lakes up on the rim.
One park I highly, highly recommend for a week or weekend is Fool Hollow Lake in/near Show Low. Gorgeous. Half the sites have sewer hookup half don't, but all have water and electric, and paved RV sites, great common areas (playgrounds, bathrooms and showers, etc). But the views are what sets it apart, it's one of the prettiest lakes in AZ, IMHO. The picture was taken standing in our campsite, to give you some idea what I mean.
Anyway, have fun, go places, make memories, love life.
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I wish this site has a LIKE button. Otherwise, that's really a nice picture and that location will be added to my wish list for camping.
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02-12-2019, 12:44 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: MAGNOLIA
Posts: 4
Texas
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Welcome, we just bought the same unit. Upgraded an additional bedroom A/C since we are in Texas. Looking forward to keeping cooler with this model vs. our last camper which was not an all seasons insulated camper.
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