Today we're sitting in Elkhart Indiana.  We arrived here via Sioux Falls, South Dakota where we picked up our truck, Roxy, a one-ton Dodge Ram that will tow our new 5th wheel.  We just purchased our 5er yesterday from Cargo Plus RV in Middlebury, a short drive from where we are staying in Elkhart.  This is the RV capital of the country.  A huge percentage of RVs are made right here in the Elkhart area, and we decided to venture out here to make our purchase to broaden our selection and hopefully save a few bucks.  We're in the heart of Amish country, where the Amish are a very integral part of the RV industry, making most of the cabinetry and working in all areas of the manufacturing plants.  (Elkhart, IN photo album).  We decided on the Carriage Compass 30RLS, about 31' long in total.  This is a great full-time, 4 season coach.  Carriage is a top-notch company and the factory tour is very impressive.  With a few extras being completed, along with the hitch prep on the truck, we're scheduled to take possession and hit the road again in a couple of weeks, approximately 10/5.