Thanks for the wiring info. As for the black tank disposal, our local waste company has offered to come pump out the tanks for $20 a trip. We will be using the inside "facilities" as much as possible to cut down on that cost. I think the heat from the furnace that gets piped down there should be enough to keep it thawed. How much does it normally cost to dump the black tank? I thought $20 sounded pretty reasonable since they would be coming out to me.

Yes, $20 does seem pretty cheap for someone to come out to you. Until you add it up. How long between dumps? Even if you can go for a week on one tank, that is still $80 a month. And if your tank fills up and the truck can't get there for a day, you are rather stuck.

A couple of options. If there is any sort of drain access anywhere nearby, you could set up a macerator setup to grind and pump the stuff to that drain site. Some people have even used a macerator to dump into a toilet. If there is no drain access anywhere, how about getting a huge tank and dumping/pumping into that. Then they may be able to come out much less frequently (and thus cheaply). Of course, make sure their price is distance or trip based, not gallon based.

Well, got my 5'er today. Slight change of plans, ended up going with a 1993 Prowler Regal 33.5'. Doesn't have as many amenities as the Royal but I figure after I'm done living in it, it'll be easier to maneuver and tow the shorter lighter Prowler. I think I got a pretty good deal on it. $5,700, brand new refrigerator, batteries, propane tanks, tires (5), and an immaculately kept interior. I would have rather gotten it for $5,000 but he didn't want to come off of 6 to bad. Either way, I'm pleased. I'll try and post pictures tomorrow or a link to photobucket so I can get some reviews. All of my questions still apply and I thank you all for your input so far.

John