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woodswoman · woodswoman

To get in the spirit of seriously researching RV living, and developing my "right mindset", I came up with an idea. 1. Wannabe researchers eventually come up to the "stuff" wall. How do we get rid of it, how do we let go of our attachment to things. "The Get Rid Of It" c...

Grams · Grams

I'm paranoid about blowing fuses! right now I have on the Fireplace, furnace, lights, frig, space heater, and TV. And of course there's the inverter. I calculate that at about 45 amps. I turn off the heater to use the microwave, induction cooktop, hair dryer... Well really when I use anything els...

Rexbrook · Rexbrook

I am strongly considering full time, done some research and worked out the financial side. I will not be doing a lot of travel, at least initially, so will be parked in the same area for long stretches. Other than the obvious options for finding a place to park a Class A motorhome, has anyone come up wi...

DRV · DRV

http://www.kansascity.com/2014/01/16/4757132/at-the-mid-america-rv-show-in.html#

woodswoman · woodswoman

I was watching the YouTube video on "The Reality of Full TIme RVing." That's what I need, the right mindset to do this full time. They were saying a lot of people think they're going on perpetual vacation. "And we're going to see all of the National Parks, then all the music festivals e...

Doncat · Doncat

My wife and I visited an RV dealer yesterday and looked at some fifth wheels, then decided to look at some motorhomes for comparison. We were impressed with one that had a lot of ammenities we like (Winnebago Voyage). We sat in the coach for half an hour and really liked it. We thought of a lot of que...

SnowGypsy · SnowGypsy

http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/24...

Doncat · Doncat

I have noticed in a lot of RVs the shower is not seperated from the bedroom. For those of you who have this floorplan, How does that work out? My DW thinks she would prefer a seperated bathroom. I am withholding my preference until I hear a few experienced opinions...

Doncat -- Edited by...

cherylbrv · cherylbrv

I understand that Good Sam offers a mail forwarding service and provides a legal address. Is this true of any mail forwarding service - that you can use their address as your own legal one for domicile purposes (taxes, driver's license, voters registration, etc) or does it need to be through an estab...

CWinLV · CWinLV

How do you handle chronic medical issues? Do you keep a "home base physician" for twice yearly refills on meds or do you find a new doc where you are? I have multiple issues that require multiple meds. Thanks!

cherylbrv · cherylbrv

I tried Googling; maybe I don't have the right set of key words... Is there a such thing as a towable toy hauler (garage) that can be towed by a Class A? What I have in mind is a setup similar to many toy hauler 5th wheels in which the garage area can fit a small car and/or toys but it also has a bed that's on the c...

rgrrmg · rgrrmg

I used to live in Texas for 18 years but am now in SoCal., I really loved TX. and that is part of the reason Tx. looks so appealing to me as a Domicile. Of course it doesn't hurt that they don't have a state income tax, and the Escapees have a way to set it up so that your address makes you a legal resident, and I ha...

two 4 the road · two 4 the road

Ever since the idea came to me about a month ago to live on the road, I have been consumed! It is my tendency to eat, sleep, and breathe whatever I am interested in at the moment. I came across Howard's Journal a couple of weeks ago, and I had to laugh, because he reminded me of me so much! He said he had &quo...

The Restless Youngs · The Restless Youngs

I don't want to be thinking too much about the end game before the journey begins, but have a couple of questions for those who have taken the leap or have a plan: 1) If you didn't need the proceeds from selling your house to purchase or fuel the dream (mh,truck, etc.), would you keep your house for resid...

cherylbrv · cherylbrv

In the few years I have been researching to prepare for living my dream (when I can finish fixing up the house to put on the market), one of the things I did was to visit every state's dept. of treasury and motor vehicle sites in order to compile a comparative list. I am very happy to share my findings with yo...

DBEANZ · DBEANZ

I did a search and still can't find any topics on Arizona as a domicile state. There are lots on SD but we're wondering if anyone uses AZ and what are the pros and cons... Is there a website that helps one choose by giving the rules of each state? We sold our house in June and have been camping in NH for the summ...

CharlotteSometimes · CharlotteSometimes

I think I have lost my mind. I'm sure others who know me will agree if they hear of what's been going on in my head lately. I am going to try and keep this short but I bet I will fail at that! This situation is a little different from most because at this point, if we were to live full time in an RV, we would not be...

sandman121273 · sandman121273

In our research of what we want to get, one thing my wife is concerned about is having to overnight in an area where we can not open the slides, but still need to have access to everything. In some models that have bedroom slides, the bad slides up against the dresser and has no access to the drawers or space...

2 KOZs · 2 KOZs

Hello, We are planning to put our home on the market and begin our FT RV life next spring. We have been doing research on models and have our favorite brand of 5th wheel picked out. Yea. My question is whether anyone has experience with different mail forwarding companies. Have you had good or ba...

abrown · abrown

Hello - We are closing in on our plan! We intend to purchase our 5th wheel in October and park it at a nearby RV campground for a month while we make our final transitions. Currently we are living in Central Ohio. Traveling in our new home will be myself, Husband, 2 daughters age 2 and 6 and my mother! My cu...

victorianlady51 · victorianlady51

We are looking at selling our home in April of 2014. Upkeep is getting to be a trial and taxes are horrible. We're planning on buying a pre-owned 5th wheel and living stationary in Texas for approx. 6 years before my husband retires. During that time, we will save up for a truck. I'm concerned about th...

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...

jjsbergy · jjsbergy

I know there are a few good Ext Svc Warr companies to choose from, but what about straight RV insurance (similar to homeowner's or renter's)? Good Sam? Progressive? Who do the RV-Dreams community recommend for FTers?

NWescapee · NWescapee

We've been living on our driveway for a little while, waiting for closing in 2.5 weeks. We're in that time of year where we start the days in sweats, sometimes it warms up enough that we end up in shorts and tee shirts but inevitably are back in sweats in the evening hours. There are days that due to temp...

gypsy97 · gypsy97

I would like to know what other fulltimers do if they need medical care when they are traveling. I'm staying in Sacramento for a few months and need to find a doctor who will write a couple of prescriptions for me (refills running out). It is proving difficult - either they won't accept Medicare as pri...

NWescapee · NWescapee

We'll be closing on the house next week, probably have about 45 days before we finally journey to our new "home state" of SD to set up our domicile. Most of the research I've been doing online seems to indicate that states want you to change addresses within 30 days. Practically speaking...

Terry and Jo · Terry and Jo

Jo and I have a tendency to go walk the roads in the RV park next to our location in the mobile home park. On a recent walk, we came across an RV'er who really seems to be wanting to take a lot of their stuff with them. This trailer is a dual deck unit with the upper deck being capable of being lowered straight...

gene-colleen · gene-colleen

We have been planing for 3 years to travel full time.I have been researching trucks and have deceided on a Mountain Master conversion Freightliner with Smart car carrier and Mobile Suite 36" fiver. Lifestyle question... we want to spend 80% of our time in State/ National or other "not Ko...

RhinestoneAngel · RhinestoneAngel

My husband and I lost our home to foreclosure 2 years ago. Since then, we are in our 2nd rented home, on a yearly lease. It's up for sale but we knew that going in. We had no choice since we have 3 old dogs and could NOT find ANYONE willing to rent to us out here in SE PA...Chester County. My husband is a flooring...

JR · JR

Hello all, My wife and I are seeking advice on RV living with a family. We are in a late 30's and have one daughter who is 8 years old and and older daughter who is 15 who will be staying with us during the summer months. I have a job that allows me to work from anywhere in the US but it is a demanding job which req...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	My "Get Rid Of It" campaign and thoughts on weight (Preview) To get in the spirit of seriously researching RV living, and developing my "right mindset", I came up with an idea. 1. Wannabe researchers eventually come up to the "stuff" wall. How do we get rid of it, how do we let go of our attachment to things. "The Get Rid Of It" c...	woodswoman	10	1300	10:45 PM Mar 4, 2014 by NOWYO
	What do run on your 50 amps? (Preview) I'm paranoid about blowing fuses! right now I have on the Fireplace, furnace, lights, frig, space heater, and TV. And of course there's the inverter. I calculate that at about 45 amps. I turn off the heater to use the microwave, induction cooktop, hair dryer... Well really when I use anything els...	Grams	22	1808	09:19 AM Mar 3, 2014 by bjoyce
	What are all the options for parking your Motorhome for long stretches of time? (Preview) I am strongly considering full time, done some research and worked out the financial side. I will not be doing a lot of travel, at least initially, so will be parked in the same area for long stretches. Other than the obvious options for finding a place to park a Class A motorhome, has anyone come up wi...	Rexbrook	5	1398	03:19 PM Feb 18, 2014 by Rexbrook
	At the Mid-America RV Show in KC, this year’s models emphasize 'home' (Preview) http://www.kansascity.com/2014/01/16/4757132/at-the-mid-america-rv-show-in.html#	DRV	6	1766	08:42 PM Jan 20, 2014 by PIEERE
	The right mindset for full timing (Preview) I was watching the YouTube video on "The Reality of Full TIme RVing." That's what I need, the right mindset to do this full time. They were saying a lot of people think they're going on perpetual vacation. "And we're going to see all of the National Parks, then all the music festivals e...	woodswoman	20	2014	06:34 AM Jan 19, 2014 by Hdrider
	Motorhome Living (closed) (Preview) My wife and I visited an RV dealer yesterday and looked at some fifth wheels, then decided to look at some motorhomes for comparison. We were impressed with one that had a lot of ammenities we like (Winnebago Voyage). We sat in the coach for half an hour and really liked it. We thought of a lot of que...	Doncat	9	3895	07:38 PM Jan 13, 2014 by Terry and Jo
	Winter Camping/Full-timing Link (Preview) http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/24...	SnowGypsy	0	748	09:40 AM Jan 4, 2014 by SnowGypsy
	Shower in the Bedroom? (Preview) I have noticed in a lot of RVs the shower is not seperated from the bedroom. For those of you who have this floorplan, How does that work out? My DW thinks she would prefer a seperated bathroom. I am withholding my preference until I hear a few experienced opinions... Doncat -- Edited by...	Doncat	22	6768	08:18 PM Dec 21, 2013 by mike54
	Has anyone established a domicile in FL? (Preview) I understand that Good Sam offers a mail forwarding service and provides a legal address. Is this true of any mail forwarding service - that you can use their address as your own legal one for domicile purposes (taxes, driver's license, voters registration, etc) or does it need to be through an estab...	cherylbrv	7	1911	12:46 PM Dec 7, 2013 by RVRon
	Chronic medical issues and healthcare questions (Preview) How do you handle chronic medical issues? Do you keep a "home base physician" for twice yearly refills on meds or do you find a new doc where you are? I have multiple issues that require multiple meds. Thanks!	CWinLV	5	1139	12:21 PM Dec 5, 2013 by Lucky Mike
	Does this even exist? (Preview) I tried Googling; maybe I don't have the right set of key words... Is there a such thing as a towable toy hauler (garage) that can be towed by a Class A? What I have in mind is a setup similar to many toy hauler 5th wheels in which the garage area can fit a small car and/or toys but it also has a bed that's on the c...	cherylbrv	12	1896	03:59 AM Nov 7, 2013 by Terry and Jo
	How about Texas as a Domicile... (Preview) I used to live in Texas for 18 years but am now in SoCal., I really loved TX. and that is part of the reason Tx. looks so appealing to me as a Domicile. Of course it doesn't hurt that they don't have a state income tax, and the Escapees have a way to set it up so that your address makes you a legal resident, and I ha...	rgrrmg	4	1475	06:56 PM Nov 2, 2013 by rgrrmg
	Anyone else feel this way?? (Preview) Ever since the idea came to me about a month ago to live on the road, I have been consumed! It is my tendency to eat, sleep, and breathe whatever I am interested in at the moment. I came across Howard's Journal a couple of weeks ago, and I had to laugh, because he reminded me of me so much! He said he had &quo...	two 4 the road	32	2366	08:39 PM Oct 29, 2013 by DebbieM
	Sticks and Bricks....and End Game.... (Preview) I don't want to be thinking too much about the end game before the journey begins, but have a couple of questions for those who have taken the leap or have a plan: 1) If you didn't need the proceeds from selling your house to purchase or fuel the dream (mh,truck, etc.), would you keep your house for resid...	The Restless Youngs	29	2323	10:07 PM Oct 25, 2013 by Clay L
	Domicile and DMV research (Preview) In the few years I have been researching to prepare for living my dream (when I can finish fixing up the house to put on the market), one of the things I did was to visit every state's dept. of treasury and motor vehicle sites in order to compile a comparative list. I am very happy to share my findings with yo...	cherylbrv	0	843	12:18 AM Sep 16, 2013 by cherylbrv
	Arizona as domicile state (Preview) I did a search and still can't find any topics on Arizona as a domicile state. There are lots on SD but we're wondering if anyone uses AZ and what are the pros and cons... Is there a website that helps one choose by giving the rules of each state? We sold our house in June and have been camping in NH for the summ...	DBEANZ	8	2155	07:35 PM Sep 13, 2013 by cherylbrv
	Living FT with kids in an RV to save money (but mostly staying put)? Crazy? (Preview) I think I have lost my mind. I'm sure others who know me will agree if they hear of what's been going on in my head lately. I am going to try and keep this short but I bet I will fail at that! This situation is a little different from most because at this point, if we were to live full time in an RV, we would not be...	CharlotteSometimes	13	2456	08:04 PM Aug 22, 2013 by Hina
	Areas without slide open option (Preview) In our research of what we want to get, one thing my wife is concerned about is having to overnight in an area where we can not open the slides, but still need to have access to everything. In some models that have bedroom slides, the bad slides up against the dresser and has no access to the drawers or space...	sandman121273	5	1045	08:20 PM Aug 18, 2013 by Dog Folks
	Opinions on Mailforwarding Services (Preview) Hello, We are planning to put our home on the market and begin our FT RV life next spring. We have been doing research on models and have our favorite brand of 5th wheel picked out. Yea. My question is whether anyone has experience with different mail forwarding companies. Have you had good or ba...	2 KOZs	23	1885	05:22 PM Aug 18, 2013 by 2 KOZs
	Weather & Travel (Preview) Hello - We are closing in on our plan! We intend to purchase our 5th wheel in October and park it at a nearby RV campground for a month while we make our final transitions. Currently we are living in Central Ohio. Traveling in our new home will be myself, Husband, 2 daughters age 2 and 6 and my mother! My cu...	abrown	5	1221	10:08 PM Aug 11, 2013 by GENECOP
	Living in an RV before traveling (Preview) We are looking at selling our home in April of 2014. Upkeep is getting to be a trial and taxes are horrible. We're planning on buying a pre-owned 5th wheel and living stationary in Texas for approx. 6 years before my husband retires. During that time, we will save up for a truck. I'm concerned about th...	victorianlady51	6	1634	12:59 PM Aug 2, 2013 by victorianlady51
	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	35	3837	03:14 PM Jul 25, 2013 by PIEERE
	RV Insurance (Preview) I know there are a few good Ext Svc Warr companies to choose from, but what about straight RV insurance (similar to homeowner's or renter's)? Good Sam? Progressive? Who do the RV-Dreams community recommend for FTers?	jjsbergy	11	1956	06:44 PM Jul 22, 2013 by Terry and Jo
	Trying to figure out what to do with all the "layers" (Preview) We've been living on our driveway for a little while, waiting for closing in 2.5 weeks. We're in that time of year where we start the days in sweats, sometimes it warms up enough that we end up in shorts and tee shirts but inevitably are back in sweats in the evening hours. There are days that due to temp...	NWescapee	13	1754	11:59 PM Jun 30, 2013 by grandpalarry
	Finding a doctor (Preview) I would like to know what other fulltimers do if they need medical care when they are traveling. I'm staying in Sacramento for a few months and need to find a doctor who will write a couple of prescriptions for me (refills running out). It is proving difficult - either they won't accept Medicare as pri...	gypsy97	22	4479	03:44 PM Jun 28, 2013 by Technomadia
	Timing of the legal address change?? (Preview) We'll be closing on the house next week, probably have about 45 days before we finally journey to our new "home state" of SD to set up our domicile. Most of the research I've been doing online seems to indicate that states want you to change addresses within 30 days. Practically speaking...	NWescapee	11	1618	08:43 AM Jun 25, 2013 by Ann-Hank
	Solution for Those That Can't "Purge" Enough "Stuff" (Preview) Jo and I have a tendency to go walk the roads in the RV park next to our location in the mobile home park. On a recent walk, we came across an RV'er who really seems to be wanting to take a lot of their stuff with them. This trailer is a dual deck unit with the upper deck being capable of being lowered straight...	Terry and Jo	10	2152	04:17 AM May 17, 2013 by nightsky
	Location, location, location (Preview) We have been planing for 3 years to travel full time.I have been researching trucks and have deceided on a Mountain Master conversion Freightliner with Smart car carrier and Mobile Suite 36" fiver. Lifestyle question... we want to spend 80% of our time in State/ National or other "not Ko...	gene-colleen	5	1224	02:26 AM May 9, 2013 by Alie and Jims Carrilite
	Using our RV to live in since we lost our home to foreclosure (Preview) My husband and I lost our home to foreclosure 2 years ago. Since then, we are in our 2nd rented home, on a yearly lease. It's up for sale but we knew that going in. We had no choice since we have 3 old dogs and could NOT find ANYONE willing to rent to us out here in SE PA...Chester County. My husband is a flooring...	RhinestoneAngel	15	3637	01:59 AM May 3, 2013 by Hina
	Fulltime RV life for families? Any families out there? Family (Preview) Hello all, My wife and I are seeking advice on RV living with a family. We are in a late 30's and have one daughter who is 8 years old and and older daughter who is 15 who will be staying with us during the summer months. I have a job that allows me to work from anywhere in the US but it is a demanding job which req...	JR	4	2833	03:58 AM Apr 29, 2013 by JR
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