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makntracks · makntracks

Living FT in a limited space and needing to stay "portable" how do you condense your kids toys and hobbies. I have an 18 month old and just his highchair which is a small portable version and the playpen that he sleeps in takes up a lot of room. And I have to carry 3 times the amount of clothes f...

Lyn · Lyn

Although we plan to research campgrounds when we start full-timing, I am interested to understand what is typical. How common are campgrounds that closely resemble an asphalt parking lot with little room to extend slides? How common are more expansive campgrounds/campsites with more tranquil a...

kimbrellsf · kimbrellsf

I'd love to know how others manage the under-the-bed storage area. I know I'm wasting a lot of space. When we live in it full-time, we may need to replace the mattress with something more substantial and wonder if that would make it very difficult to get to the storage area under it.

kimbrellsf · kimbrellsf

What do I do with the mountains of photographs.....scan the best and then throw them out?

saltfevr · saltfevr

DW & I met with realtor a year ago to explore selling the s & b and go FT. Told him we'd contact him, Spring 2012. Well last Thurs, he seemed anxious to list our home, we've had for 9 yrs. Unfortunately after he researched our area(Western, Salt Lake Co, UT) determined there are pages & pages o...

Technomadia · Technomadia

Almost two years ago we attended a gathering of fellow working-age RVers, and while there - we did some video interviews with those in attendence. We love the sheer variety of ways to make this lifestyle work while earning an income. From developing software, photography, massage therapy to carp...

RunsWithScissors · RunsWithScissors

In looking at options for establishing residency (for the purpose of purchasing and registering an RV), one of the considerations mentioned is the prospect of being called for jury duty. Choosing to "reside" in, say, South Dakota would have certain benefits with respect to RV owne...

Rockinmotion · Rockinmotion

As we are faced with the down-down-down-sizing most of you have already gone through, we're dealing with the "does it stay or does it go" question....and the "just letting go...." issue. We saw this article yesterday that puts it in perspective: http://www.huffingtonpost...

earthmommy · earthmommy

I think I've now read everything here about this topic, including the gun thread. Obviously, RV security is really not that different from home security. Common sense, awareness and instincts are our best defenses. What I want to ask about is what types of non-lethal defenses you carry with you? I'm...

nessiekatt · nessiekatt

I will be traveling from CA to AZ and then later to TX for my 1st Workamping job. I was wondering if it is appropriate to put slides out overnight or not. I would rather not spend the extra $$ to stay in a CG to just sleep. I can dry camp as I have solar and would have just enough water as necessary. Any comm...

Carol · Carol

Ever since Peter and I got married we had talked about traveling the country Over the years we did like most the one week or two week adventurers with our growing family. Two years ago we decided we wanted to retire early Peter at 61 and me at 56. We had a plan to make it happen. So we fixed up the house an...

kimbrellsf · kimbrellsf

I am rapidly coming to the conclusion that owing a house (much less a house, barn, big studio and 2 outbuildings) is just to expensive. Over the last week, I have discovered 6 new cracks in the walls in our house and significantly widened crack in the concrete front porch. No doubt these are the result...

Jake62 · Jake62

I saw several topics about attending some type of church services while on the road. We plan to get involved in projects via Habitat for Humanity and attend church services on Sundays; however, how do those of you who attend church or are engaged in some type of church community on a long-term when tra...

Bkjones · Bkjones

We will begin our fulltime adventure in about a year from now. I was wondering if anyone here fulltimes in a travel trailer. We have an 07 Jayco Eagle 322fks bought new 3/07. While it has been a great trouble free rig, and we have used it heavily, I realize it wasn't exactly constructed with fulltiming in...

calrugerfan · calrugerfan

I'm not really sure where to put this but this seems to be the best place. My wife and I will be giving up our house soon and going full time for awhile. We still have jobs so we're not going to be hitting the open road. The 5er will be parked on my parents' property. I'll be running a 50 amp line to plug in an...

earthmommy · earthmommy

If so, would you share your experiences? My main two questions are: does the small space ever drive you crazy and how do you cope when it does? And, do you tow a car or just drive the RV as your only vehicle? Any and all insight is welcome!

Ckerr · Ckerr

We're currently researching various options for our domicile. One of the states we are considering is Tennessee. We're having a hard time finding any online information about the cost of title and vehicle registration for our truck and rv in Tennessee. Does anyone have any insight?

TravelingMommaof3 · TravelingMommaof3

I am doing my research and based on my needs: -lenient homeschool state -pre-existing condition healthcare laws New Jersey has lenient homeschool laws and they have to cover pre-existing conditions after a certain time. Texas not so on the healthcare laws. I am not currently a resident of NJ. Here...

Lyn · Lyn

We plan to start RVing full-time in a few years and we are currently researching domicile options. Our top consideration is eliminating any potential legal challenges, particularly related to health insurance coverage. Our concern is not initial eligibility, but if a significant health event w...

RVRon · RVRon

I've been digging through the forum looking for an answer to this simple question and just couldn't come up with it. Can you have your residency in one state and use a mail forwarding company in a different state? We plan to maintain our Florida residency but wonder if we also need a mail forwarding comp...

rwarner22 · rwarner22

This makes me a little nervous -- but then so did driving a 40' Class A until I did it a coulple of times. We are considering taking classes, going to the range and getting up to speed again on owning and using a gun. How many of you have one and why? Is it something you would recommend? Thanks Randy and Pam

arkypam · arkypam

Hi Folks, We are about to leave for our first major trip - 3 months. This will be our first experience at paying a separate fee for electricity. My question is how to most efficiently heat water. Would it cost less to turn the electric water heater on in the morning for showers, then turn if off until ev...

Ann4now · Ann4now

So far, I found the states with no income taxes, which we would choose first as states to domicile and to work in. We have so far been thinking of choosing South Dakota to be our domicile state. I just located a list of most/least expensive car insurance rates, and SD is on the expensive list by about $600 m...

loneranger · loneranger

Hello,,My wife and I are thinking about this life style when we retire in a few yrs. I am certain this question has been addressed here, if so I can be directed to the spot,,but how is the year-round RVing lifestyle COST, compared to the traditional, fixed home yearly costof living?. I realize there are...

cherylbrv · cherylbrv

Once I have decided which STATE to domicile in, how do I go about figuring out where my street address will be? Is that what the mail forwarding services do?

bgpain · bgpain

Hi, I am trying to decide what kind of rv to get looking to live in full time. Would be me and my critters. Have pretty much decided on a 5th wheel. When I went to the local RV show, I was looking at the Toy Haulers, thinking that it would be nice to have the washer and dryer out there, along with maybe a small...

loneranger · loneranger

Anyone here work kamp at a park in, or near the Rocky Mtns? I spent a great deal of my youth working on ranches and exploring the Rockies from BC Canada to WY. I always dream of retiring and going back. Would be great to sell all, and camp and help for a site near or in the mountains,, at least for the summer. I l...

earlybirdie · earlybirdie

I am planning to take my first solo RV trip this fall in a class C rental. I am debating whether or not to take a tow. What does one do with the trailer at the camp site? Leave it hitched to the RV? (The RV company said I can tow my car but must provide the tow equipment). Not sure I really want to tow at all o...

kimbrellsf · kimbrellsf

We are seriously considering full-time and I'm wondering what people do about clothes. We both have a lot of winter coats, sweaters, and shoes, casual clothes and he has a lot of business (sportcoat & tie) clothes. Do you just get rid of almost everything to start, or do you store some it based on...

kimbrellsf · kimbrellsf

So how did you get ride of all the stuff? We don't plan to full-time forever, but at least several years, so I guess we will put some furniture and a few treasured things in storage. But what about all the rest? ebay? Craig's lis? Yard Sale (I HATE yared sales...). I've been dumping as mcuh as I can on...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Kids toys (Preview) Living FT in a limited space and needing to stay "portable" how do you condense your kids toys and hobbies. I have an 18 month old and just his highchair which is a small portable version and the playpen that he sleeps in takes up a lot of room. And I have to carry 3 times the amount of clothes f...	makntracks	1	18	12:24 PM May 16, 2012 by jbarrett72
	Asphalt Campgrounds versus “It” Factor Camping (Preview) Although we plan to research campgrounds when we start full-timing, I am interested to understand what is typical. How common are campgrounds that closely resemble an asphalt parking lot with little room to extend slides? How common are more expansive campgrounds/campsites with more tranquil a...	Lyn	13	619	07:26 PM May 8, 2012 by Lyn
	Under the bed storage (Preview) I'd love to know how others manage the under-the-bed storage area. I know I'm wasting a lot of space. When we live in it full-time, we may need to replace the mattress with something more substantial and wonder if that would make it very difficult to get to the storage area under it.	kimbrellsf	12	821	07:22 PM May 1, 2012 by Jims carrilite
	Photos (Preview) What do I do with the mountains of photographs.....scan the best and then throw them out?	kimbrellsf	10	655	03:24 PM Apr 26, 2012 by Neil and Connie
	Realtor said now isn't a good time. (Preview) DW & I met with realtor a year ago to explore selling the s & b and go FT. Told him we'd contact him, Spring 2012. Well last Thurs, he seemed anxious to list our home, we've had for 9 yrs. Unfortunately after he researched our area(Western, Salt Lake Co, UT) determined there are pages & pages o...	saltfevr	18	523	01:36 PM Apr 22, 2012 by rvingft
	Working-Age Full Time RVers - Video Inspiration (Preview) Almost two years ago we attended a gathering of fellow working-age RVers, and while there - we did some video interviews with those in attendence. We love the sheer variety of ways to make this lifestyle work while earning an income. From developing software, photography, massage therapy to carp...	Technomadia	3	275	08:35 PM Apr 13, 2012 by DorisandDave
	Jury Duty - have you ever been called? (Preview) In looking at options for establishing residency (for the purpose of purchasing and registering an RV), one of the considerations mentioned is the prospect of being called for jury duty. Choosing to "reside" in, say, South Dakota would have certain benefits with respect to RV owne...	RunsWithScissors	3	183	08:11 AM Apr 10, 2012 by The Crumps
	The burden of "stuff" ( 1 2 ) (Preview) As we are faced with the down-down-down-sizing most of you have already gone through, we're dealing with the "does it stay or does it go" question....and the "just letting go...." issue. We saw this article yesterday that puts it in perspective: http://www.huffingtonpost...	Rockinmotion	68	4634	08:00 PM Mar 27, 2012 by HomeSweetRV
	RV Security (Preview) I think I've now read everything here about this topic, including the gun thread. Obviously, RV security is really not that different from home security. Common sense, awareness and instincts are our best defenses. What I want to ask about is what types of non-lethal defenses you carry with you? I'm...	earthmommy	45	3036	09:01 PM Mar 25, 2012 by BVC
	Slides, in or out while staying in truck stops,rest areas, etc? (Preview) I will be traveling from CA to AZ and then later to TX for my 1st Workamping job. I was wondering if it is appropriate to put slides out overnight or not. I would rather not spend the extra $$ to stay in a CG to just sleep. I can dry camp as I have solar and would have just enough water as necessary. Any comm...	nessiekatt	10	673	03:47 PM Mar 24, 2012 by bigredoes
	What are you waiting for? (Preview) Ever since Peter and I got married we had talked about traveling the country Over the years we did like most the one week or two week adventurers with our growing family. Two years ago we decided we wanted to retire early Peter at 61 and me at 56. We had a plan to make it happen. So we fixed up the house an...	Carol	13	875	12:27 PM Mar 24, 2012 by HomeSweetRV
	Earthquake (Preview) I am rapidly coming to the conclusion that owing a house (much less a house, barn, big studio and 2 outbuildings) is just to expensive. Over the last week, I have discovered 6 new cracks in the walls in our house and significantly widened crack in the concrete front porch. No doubt these are the result...	kimbrellsf	9	695	05:32 PM Mar 22, 2012 by SueMac
	Church Community (Preview) I saw several topics about attending some type of church services while on the road. We plan to get involved in projects via Habitat for Humanity and attend church services on Sundays; however, how do those of you who attend church or are engaged in some type of church community on a long-term when tra...	Jake62	10	503	07:47 PM Mar 14, 2012 by Jake62
	Fulltiming in 34' travel trailer (Preview) We will begin our fulltime adventure in about a year from now. I was wondering if anyone here fulltimes in a travel trailer. We have an 07 Jayco Eagle 322fks bought new 3/07. While it has been a great trouble free rig, and we have used it heavily, I realize it wasn't exactly constructed with fulltiming in...	Bkjones	8	322	08:21 AM Mar 14, 2012 by Bill and Linda
	Going be stationary full timers for awhile (Preview) I'm not really sure where to put this but this seems to be the best place. My wife and I will be giving up our house soon and going full time for awhile. We still have jobs so we're not going to be hitting the open road. The 5er will be parked on my parents' property. I'll be running a 50 amp line to plug in an...	calrugerfan	13	465	08:55 AM Feb 28, 2012 by bjoyce
	Anyone here fulltime in a Class B? (Preview) If so, would you share your experiences? My main two questions are: does the small space ever drive you crazy and how do you cope when it does? And, do you tow a car or just drive the RV as your only vehicle? Any and all insight is welcome!	earthmommy	6	326	04:30 PM Feb 27, 2012 by earthmommy
	Truck and RV Title and Registration in Tennessee (Preview) We're currently researching various options for our domicile. One of the states we are considering is Tennessee. We're having a hard time finding any online information about the cost of title and vehicle registration for our truck and rv in Tennessee. Does anyone have any insight?	Ckerr	6	276	02:09 PM Feb 21, 2012 by Howard
	Choosing NJ as a domicile state (Preview) I am doing my research and based on my needs: -lenient homeschool state -pre-existing condition healthcare laws New Jersey has lenient homeschool laws and they have to cover pre-existing conditions after a certain time. Texas not so on the healthcare laws. I am not currently a resident of NJ. Here...	TravelingMommaof3	5	219	05:25 PM Feb 17, 2012 by TravelingMommaof3
	Choosing Delaware as a Domicile? (Preview) We plan to start RVing full-time in a few years and we are currently researching domicile options. Our top consideration is eliminating any potential legal challenges, particularly related to health insurance coverage. Our concern is not initial eligibility, but if a significant health event w...	Lyn	3	308	03:22 PM Feb 17, 2012 by Lyn
	State of Residency vs. Mail Forwarding Residency mail forwarding (Preview) I've been digging through the forum looking for an answer to this simple question and just couldn't come up with it. Can you have your residency in one state and use a mail forwarding company in a different state? We plan to maintain our Florida residency but wonder if we also need a mail forwarding comp...	RVRon	12	408	11:20 AM Feb 8, 2012 by RVRon
	Should we think about carrying a gun ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) This makes me a little nervous -- but then so did driving a 40' Class A until I did it a coulple of times. We are considering taking classes, going to the range and getting up to speed again on owning and using a gun. How many of you have one and why? Is it something you would recommend? Thanks Randy and Pam	rwarner22	106	9365	11:34 AM Nov 25, 2011 by Yonnie
	Using Water Heater (Preview) Hi Folks, We are about to leave for our first major trip - 3 months. This will be our first experience at paying a separate fee for electricity. My question is how to most efficiently heat water. Would it cost less to turn the electric water heater on in the morning for showers, then turn if off until ev...	arkypam	5	397	07:57 PM Nov 9, 2011 by arkypam
	Choosing domicile state (Preview) So far, I found the states with no income taxes, which we would choose first as states to domicile and to work in. We have so far been thinking of choosing South Dakota to be our domicile state. I just located a list of most/least expensive car insurance rates, and SD is on the expensive list by about $600 m...	Ann4now	5	680	06:52 PM Sep 25, 2011 by Racerguy
	Cost of living comparioson: (Preview) Hello,,My wife and I are thinking about this life style when we retire in a few yrs. I am certain this question has been addressed here, if so I can be directed to the spot,,but how is the year-round RVing lifestyle COST, compared to the traditional, fixed home yearly costof living?. I realize there are...	loneranger	5	923	09:02 AM Sep 22, 2011 by bjoyce
	Choosing an address (Preview) Once I have decided which STATE to domicile in, how do I go about figuring out where my street address will be? Is that what the mail forwarding services do?	cherylbrv	1	314	06:39 PM Sep 20, 2011 by rclvnv
	Too many choices... (Preview) Hi, I am trying to decide what kind of rv to get looking to live in full time. Would be me and my critters. Have pretty much decided on a 5th wheel. When I went to the local RV show, I was looking at the Toy Haulers, thinking that it would be nice to have the washer and dryer out there, along with maybe a small...	bgpain	5	438	10:52 AM Sep 19, 2011 by bjoyce
	Workamping in the Rockies? (Preview) Anyone here work kamp at a park in, or near the Rocky Mtns? I spent a great deal of my youth working on ranches and exploring the Rockies from BC Canada to WY. I always dream of retiring and going back. Would be great to sell all, and camp and help for a site near or in the mountains,, at least for the summer. I l...	loneranger	2	464	10:25 PM Sep 11, 2011 by NorCal Dan
	Class C with no tow? (Preview) I am planning to take my first solo RV trip this fall in a class C rental. I am debating whether or not to take a tow. What does one do with the trailer at the camp site? Leave it hitched to the RV? (The RV company said I can tow my car but must provide the tow equipment). Not sure I really want to tow at all o...	earlybirdie	10	482	06:03 AM Sep 8, 2011 by earlybirdie
	Clothes (Preview) We are seriously considering full-time and I'm wondering what people do about clothes. We both have a lot of winter coats, sweaters, and shoes, casual clothes and he has a lot of business (sportcoat & tie) clothes. Do you just get rid of almost everything to start, or do you store some it based on...	kimbrellsf	16	740	08:34 AM Aug 29, 2011 by Ckerr
	All the STUFF (Preview) So how did you get ride of all the stuff? We don't plan to full-time forever, but at least several years, so I guess we will put some furniture and a few treasured things in storage. But what about all the rest? ebay? Craig's lis? Yard Sale (I HATE yared sales...). I've been dumping as mcuh as I can on...	kimbrellsf	2	348	05:49 PM Aug 27, 2011 by Racerguy
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