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Old Snipe · Old Snipe

We enjoyed the 2010 RV-Dreams rally and attended the great class on Blogging. We've wanted to blog for a long time and here goes our first attempt. Please take a look and give us your feedback, we want to do our best. Enjoy! R Sanity RV Adventures at www.rsanityrvtravels.blogspot.com Best Regards...

daryleg · daryleg

My name is Daryle and I have been in the Air Force for 22 years. I have 2 years to go then I will be retired at 42 At that point I will become a full timer, but my story is a little different. My girlfriend will still need to work so I will be near my family (actually on my brothers farm) about 8 months out of the yea...

artluvr · artluvr

I had heard there was a GPS that would provide routing that takes into consideration of your vehicles' height, width and length. Has anyone used one of these? What model / brand was it and would you recommend it?

Bob n Paige · Bob n Paige

This is our first posting, so we are no longer "Lukers". We are 2 "born and raised" Minnesotans who are still working 8-5's, but have announced our plans to retire in November and hit the road in January 2011. We are both too young for Medicare, so we will be studying the Health...

Cyndi · Cyndi

In our little town, our firefighters have an annual pancake breakfast - it was today. We walked down to the old lodge and saw Tom, who is a retired firefighter, busy realtor for the mountains, and unofficial mayor. He's the one who sold us the house we're in. We had a nice chat over pancakes and coffee, an...

Cyndi · Cyndi

We've made the decision; just can't do it yet. But I'm working on getting rid of the stuff - I'm the ebay/craigslist/freecycle/thriftshop/garbage queen! Someone told me a few weeks ago on my blog that this process is liberating, and I agree. My husband Don is retired from the AF; he's been a patien...

Sherry · Sherry

Hi my name is Sherry and I've been dreaming/researching/reading about owning an RV for about 4 years now and just bought a 2004 34' Winnebago Brave 2 slides and hope to be full timing within the next 18 months. Husband David is coming along. Trip to the rally will be a Brave maiden voyage for all of us....

gauijons · gauijons

Hi, my wife and I are ´wannabes´ and we can hardly wait to retire . ( counting the days ) We are dreaming of getting a class A 34' to 40', but there is so much to choose from. That's OK we have time ( 5 years ) to look around ,,,, -- Edited by gauijons on Monday 29th of March 2010 11:07:10 PM -- Edited by gauijo...

mesquite47 · mesquite47

I have lurked around on this forum for a while now and it's full of wonderful info. so I thought it time to introduce myself ,,,, my name is Mike , I'm married 30 years come Aug 23rd to my soulmate Debbie, have 3 wonderful boys 28,24,16.... when the 16 is out of school we plan to become full timers. We have de...

LUVBYTES · LUVBYTES

I AM TINA WE HOPE TO BE FULL TIME BY THE SUMMER WE ARE PURCHASING ONE THIS WEEK I HAVE A HUBBY AND 2 KIDS WE WILL ALL BE NICE AND CLOSE BY THE TIME THIS IS ALL OVER LOL I CANT WAIT I WELCOME ANY ADVICE ANYONE HAS PLEASE DONT HOLD YOUR TONGUE LET LOOSE AND TELL ME ANYTHING I NEED TO KNOW! HERE IS THE LINK TO THE ONE I WOU...

usandthreedogs · usandthreedogs

Good Morning All, we are Barney and Cheryl Fife. We have been fulltiming for 5 yrs now. Started out with 3 dogs now only 2 I work on the road and Cheryl is studying online. the dogs just hang out! Glad to be here. Barney

SK and Hutch · SK and Hutch

We took delivery on a 2010 Cameo 36FWS and now we are in the process of moving in. We have been in a campground for a week which is about 10 miles from our S&b. The moving in has been easy up to this point. We will be taking the unit back to the dealer next Friday for a minor fix and an add-on. From there w...

jessicamullen · jessicamullen

Hi everyone! I just started researching into RVing as a more permanent lifestyle. My girlfriend and I (+ 2 cats) want to stop renting and start saving money. We hope RV life is the answer! I am about to graduate from the University of Texas with an MFA. I want to maintain a healthy lifestyle while having d...

sbqwester · sbqwester

Steve and Jay Banasky. We've been fulltiming now since last September when we fled the rains from Portland, Oregon. We are spending the winter in South San Jose, Ca. at the Coyote Valley RV Park. An excellent facility. Our RV of choice right now is a 38Ft 2009 Montana with four slide outs. Very...

Ellie Mae · Ellie Mae

Last tear we had considered going full time, but a hiccup in the acquisition of our RV left us without one. Well, here we are about a year later and we are ALL SYSTEMS GO. We just signed the paperwork on our new RV today, and we be accepting delivery in the next few days. Our first stop is Midland, TX. Now, fin...

Stout · Stout

What a great site for us wanabees. Looking forward to learning about fulltiming and chatting with you all.

MartyMartin · MartyMartin

Hello, My wife and I and our five boys are planning on hitting the road this coming fall and we cannot wait! It will be at least and two year venture and after that who knows! I have been a children's pastor for the last 18 years. I am going to start working for a web-based non-profit going around and doign tr...

TDCDintheRV · TDCDintheRV

Hello everyone Today is one year from the day that I found the the RV Dreams website. We are Tom and Cheryl from Minnesota and hope to be class of 2010. Have read all the journal posts from the first to the persent. We started camping in a tent then went to tent trailer, pickup camper, back to a tent tra...

DO · DO

I'm kind a new to buying a 5th wheel. I just sold our 1st 5th wheel and now are looking at buying another newer and nicer one. I have found a 1997 Excel Knobble Esquire 33 foot triple slide we really like. I have been told one major problem with Excel is the slide out giudes rot out or pull out of the slide out wa...

Paula H · Paula H

Good Morning, I wanted to introduce myself and my husband Ron. We are both 50 and are getting ready to start full timing in hopefully the next 3-5 years. Just last month we drove up to South Dakota and purchased a 2004 Keystone Everest 5th Wheel which we love. We brought it home and it has sat in its own...

Mike and Terri · Mike and Terri

Hello everyone, With the rally less than a month away, I think it is time to delurk and become an active participant in the forum. I am Mike and my wife is Terri. At this time we don't own an RV or a truck to pull it. I have been doing extensive research in to both fifth wheels and tow vehicles. I will be ask...

lb311 · lb311

Hello Dreamers! My name is Lynne and I currently reside in the Chicago area. I've had "RV Fever" for about 6 years now, and each year manage to spend more and more time living the lifestyle. Did the typical progression of tent to pop-up to travel trailer to now, a Class C motorhome (Winnie...

Merikay · Merikay

Hello Dreamers, I’ve been lurking around this group for a few months. I’m a wannabe that is about a year and a half away from making some very big decisions. My husband and I want to sell our to large, in need of repair, mountain home, when he fully retires. We have talked about full time RVing for a couple o...

Ray-elaine · Ray-elaine

We are, from Alberta , canada and have been dreaming of a class A Desiel Tiffin Allegro Bus. {it beautifull] So we made the first move , bought one last week ,pick up in 2 weeks. Can anyone tell us what to check for , before finall payment?

Traveling Light 2 · Traveling Light 2

We are Steve and Queenie Malcolm. From lots of places but for 21 years we were in Ouray, Telluride and Grand Junction Colorado. Now we home base from Charlotte, NC where we have been living since 2005, just in time to catch the downturn. We will become full timers this April (that's the plan anyway). Aft...

eddian · eddian

I know I know, it's a risky way to introduce ourselves. but you all seem to be a pretty good bunch so I thought I would risk it. We are Ed & Diana [eddian] and by now you may have guessed that we are from 'up here', Lake Nippissing in Ontario, 230 miles north of Toronto to be exact. We don't fulltim...

Nancy and Bill · Nancy and Bill

Hi, we're Bill and Nancy from Murrells Inlet, SC. We are lifelong RVers, who plan to become fulltimers in 2011. We will be attending the 2010 Rally and can't wait to learn all we can from all of you!! Over the last 30 years, we have owned a travel trailer, motorhome, 5th wheel and currently travel in a Cla...

TheHensons · TheHensons

We are The Hensons: Kyle (37), Lisa (32), and Kylee (2.5) and we are launching out as FTers next year. We visited the idea a year ago and then decided not to but the idea has resurged with more fervor than ever and we are thrilled and confident this is the lifestyle we want for the 3 of us for now. We may go for 6...

Dan and Tricia · Dan and Tricia

Hi all: Dan and Tricia here....just starting out on all of the preliminary work to start on our journey to get on the road in the next 18 months....We have already signed up for the Rally in SC in April and are looking forward to meeting new people and learning tons! No RV yet but do have a new Dodge 3500 ca...

virgincarp · virgincarp

Hi, I am the other half of Genecop, the shy quiet half. I figured since the rally is just around the corner I had better introduce myself, so here I am, Ginny From NY. My Husband and I recently purchased our new motor home, I am really excited for our first road trip and meeting everyone at the rally!!...

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	A New RV Blog from Old Snipe (Preview) We enjoyed the 2010 RV-Dreams rally and attended the great class on Blogging. We've wanted to blog for a long time and here goes our first attempt. Please take a look and give us your feedback, we want to do our best. Enjoy! R Sanity RV Adventures at www.rsanityrvtravels.blogspot.com Best Regards...	Old Snipe	6	1953	06:46 PM Apr 19, 2010 by jagco
	Hello everyone (Preview) My name is Daryle and I have been in the Air Force for 22 years. I have 2 years to go then I will be retired at 42 At that point I will become a full timer, but my story is a little different. My girlfriend will still need to work so I will be near my family (actually on my brothers farm) about 8 months out of the yea...	daryleg	2	1141	05:16 PM Apr 12, 2010 by Terry and Jo
	GPS (Garmin?) for RVers (Preview) I had heard there was a GPS that would provide routing that takes into consideration of your vehicles' height, width and length. Has anyone used one of these? What model / brand was it and would you recommend it?	artluvr	9	1740	12:42 PM Apr 8, 2010 by Colorado_Kid
	Introducing ourselves (Preview) This is our first posting, so we are no longer "Lukers". We are 2 "born and raised" Minnesotans who are still working 8-5's, but have announced our plans to retire in November and hit the road in January 2011. We are both too young for Medicare, so we will be studying the Health...	Bob n Paige	20	2167	08:06 AM Apr 8, 2010 by pokyjoe48
	Met with our friend/realtor today... (Preview) In our little town, our firefighters have an annual pancake breakfast - it was today. We walked down to the old lodge and saw Tom, who is a retired firefighter, busy realtor for the mountains, and unofficial mayor. He's the one who sold us the house we're in. We had a nice chat over pancakes and coffee, an...	Cyndi	2	905	03:01 PM Apr 6, 2010 by Speedhitch
	Introducing ourselves too! (Preview) We've made the decision; just can't do it yet. But I'm working on getting rid of the stuff - I'm the ebay/craigslist/freecycle/thriftshop/garbage queen! Someone told me a few weeks ago on my blog that this process is liberating, and I agree. My husband Don is retired from the AF; he's been a patien...	Cyndi	17	1944	02:41 PM Apr 6, 2010 by jagco
	Rally is the Maiden voyage (Preview) Hi my name is Sherry and I've been dreaming/researching/reading about owning an RV for about 4 years now and just bought a 2004 34' Winnebago Brave 2 slides and hope to be full timing within the next 18 months. Husband David is coming along. Trip to the rally will be a Brave maiden voyage for all of us....	Sherry	11	1611	08:45 AM Apr 1, 2010 by Happytrails
	Hello all Is my car towable ? how will I know?? (Preview) Hi, my wife and I are ´wannabes´ and we can hardly wait to retire . ( counting the days ) We are dreaming of getting a class A 34' to 40', but there is so much to choose from. That's OK we have time ( 5 years ) to look around ,,,, -- Edited by gauijons on Monday 29th of March 2010 11:07:10 PM -- Edited by gauijo...	gauijons	10	1681	08:31 PM Mar 30, 2010 by Mike and Terri
	Hi all ,,, (Preview) I have lurked around on this forum for a while now and it's full of wonderful info. so I thought it time to introduce myself ,,,, my name is Mike , I'm married 30 years come Aug 23rd to my soulmate Debbie, have 3 wonderful boys 28,24,16.... when the 16 is out of school we plan to become full timers. We have de...	mesquite47	5	1083	05:45 PM Mar 24, 2010 by Spirit of 76
	HI THERE (Preview) I AM TINA WE HOPE TO BE FULL TIME BY THE SUMMER WE ARE PURCHASING ONE THIS WEEK I HAVE A HUBBY AND 2 KIDS WE WILL ALL BE NICE AND CLOSE BY THE TIME THIS IS ALL OVER LOL I CANT WAIT I WELCOME ANY ADVICE ANYONE HAS PLEASE DONT HOLD YOUR TONGUE LET LOOSE AND TELL ME ANYTHING I NEED TO KNOW! HERE IS THE LINK TO THE ONE I WOU...	LUVBYTES	3	889	05:20 AM Mar 24, 2010 by Spirit of 76
	new to site (Preview) Good Morning All, we are Barney and Cheryl Fife. We have been fulltiming for 5 yrs now. Started out with 3 dogs now only 2 I work on the road and Cheryl is studying online. the dogs just hang out! Glad to be here. Barney	usandthreedogs	10	1407	09:42 AM Mar 19, 2010 by Onawave
	Moving into new Cameo (Preview) We took delivery on a 2010 Cameo 36FWS and now we are in the process of moving in. We have been in a campground for a week which is about 10 miles from our S&b. The moving in has been easy up to this point. We will be taking the unit back to the dealer next Friday for a minor fix and an add-on. From there w...	SK and Hutch	7	2925	03:31 PM Mar 18, 2010 by GENECOP
	about to graduate with masters degree... want to explore alternate realities newb texas ut mfa podcasting graduation (Preview) Hi everyone! I just started researching into RVing as a more permanent lifestyle. My girlfriend and I (+ 2 cats) want to stop renting and start saving money. We hope RV life is the answer! I am about to graduate from the University of Texas with an MFA. I want to maintain a healthy lifestyle while having d...	jessicamullen	11	4546	10:27 AM Mar 18, 2010 by jagco
	Hey Everyone (Preview) Steve and Jay Banasky. We've been fulltiming now since last September when we fled the rains from Portland, Oregon. We are spending the winter in South San Jose, Ca. at the Coyote Valley RV Park. An excellent facility. Our RV of choice right now is a 38Ft 2009 Montana with four slide outs. Very...	sbqwester	11	1833	10:23 AM Mar 18, 2010 by jagco
	Back again... (Preview) Last tear we had considered going full time, but a hiccup in the acquisition of our RV left us without one. Well, here we are about a year later and we are ALL SYSTEMS GO. We just signed the paperwork on our new RV today, and we be accepting delivery in the next few days. Our first stop is Midland, TX. Now, fin...	Ellie Mae	4	1197	10:22 AM Mar 18, 2010 by jagco
	Future fulltimers (Preview) What a great site for us wanabees. Looking forward to learning about fulltiming and chatting with you all.	Stout	9	1130	10:20 AM Mar 18, 2010 by jagco
	Family of seven planning on hitting the road (Preview) Hello, My wife and I and our five boys are planning on hitting the road this coming fall and we cannot wait! It will be at least and two year venture and after that who knows! I have been a children's pastor for the last 18 years. I am going to start working for a web-based non-profit going around and doign tr...	MartyMartin	4	1559	09:55 PM Mar 15, 2010 by Spirit of 76
	LURKING FOR A YEAR (Preview) Hello everyone Today is one year from the day that I found the the RV Dreams website. We are Tom and Cheryl from Minnesota and hope to be class of 2010. Have read all the journal posts from the first to the persent. We started camping in a tent then went to tent trailer, pickup camper, back to a tent tra...	TDCDintheRV	6	1634	02:21 PM Mar 14, 2010 by mktobob
	Any major problems with 97 Excel 5th wheel (Preview) I'm kind a new to buying a 5th wheel. I just sold our 1st 5th wheel and now are looking at buying another newer and nicer one. I have found a 1997 Excel Knobble Esquire 33 foot triple slide we really like. I have been told one major problem with Excel is the slide out giudes rot out or pull out of the slide out wa...	DO	1	2707	11:37 AM Mar 14, 2010 by Terry and Jo
	Signing in from Colorado (Preview) Good Morning, I wanted to introduce myself and my husband Ron. We are both 50 and are getting ready to start full timing in hopefully the next 3-5 years. Just last month we drove up to South Dakota and purchased a 2004 Keystone Everest 5th Wheel which we love. We brought it home and it has sat in its own...	Paula H	13	1992	07:55 PM Mar 13, 2010 by Paula H
	Time to DELURK (Preview) Hello everyone, With the rally less than a month away, I think it is time to delurk and become an active participant in the forum. I am Mike and my wife is Terri. At this time we don't own an RV or a truck to pull it. I have been doing extensive research in to both fifth wheels and tow vehicles. I will be ask...	Mike and Terri	11	2296	05:24 PM Mar 12, 2010 by Steve C
	Hello from Illinois (Preview) Hello Dreamers! My name is Lynne and I currently reside in the Chicago area. I've had "RV Fever" for about 6 years now, and each year manage to spend more and more time living the lifestyle. Did the typical progression of tent to pop-up to travel trailer to now, a Class C motorhome (Winnie...	lb311	12	1460	11:50 PM Mar 10, 2010 by foxriverguy
	Hello, I'm Merikay (Preview) Hello Dreamers, I’ve been lurking around this group for a few months. I’m a wannabe that is about a year and a half away from making some very big decisions. My husband and I want to sell our to large, in need of repair, mountain home, when he fully retires. We have talked about full time RVing for a couple o...	Merikay	4	968	10:03 PM Mar 10, 2010 by Speedhitch
	Get started, pick up 2000 Allegro bus,what should we check for , before giving finnal payment? (Preview) We are, from Alberta , canada and have been dreaming of a class A Desiel Tiffin Allegro Bus. {it beautifull] So we made the first move , bought one last week ,pick up in 2 weeks. Can anyone tell us what to check for , before finall payment?	Ray-elaine	8	2494	05:16 AM Mar 9, 2010 by Weaverworks
	We are Steve & Queenie Malcolm Gray haired newbies (Preview) We are Steve and Queenie Malcolm. From lots of places but for 21 years we were in Ouray, Telluride and Grand Junction Colorado. Now we home base from Charlotte, NC where we have been living since 2005, just in time to catch the downturn. We will become full timers this April (that's the plan anyway). Aft...	Traveling Light 2	7	1858	11:34 AM Mar 5, 2010 by lb311
	To all of you olympic hockey fans: Congratulations on your 'silver' medal!! (Preview) I know I know, it's a risky way to introduce ourselves. but you all seem to be a pretty good bunch so I thought I would risk it. We are Ed & Diana [eddian] and by now you may have guessed that we are from 'up here', Lake Nippissing in Ontario, 230 miles north of Toronto to be exact. We don't fulltim...	eddian	1	856	08:42 PM Mar 3, 2010 by Gypsy Turtle 2
	Hey! from Murrells Inlet, SC (Preview) Hi, we're Bill and Nancy from Murrells Inlet, SC. We are lifelong RVers, who plan to become fulltimers in 2011. We will be attending the 2010 Rally and can't wait to learn all we can from all of you!! Over the last 30 years, we have owned a travel trailer, motorhome, 5th wheel and currently travel in a Cla...	Nancy and Bill	10	1922	05:09 PM Mar 3, 2010 by Happytrails
	Liftoff: 1/1/2011 (Preview) We are The Hensons: Kyle (37), Lisa (32), and Kylee (2.5) and we are launching out as FTers next year. We visited the idea a year ago and then decided not to but the idea has resurged with more fervor than ever and we are thrilled and confident this is the lifestyle we want for the 3 of us for now. We may go for 6...	TheHensons	12	2312	08:40 PM Feb 28, 2010 by Steve C
	Hi from NC (Preview) Hi all: Dan and Tricia here....just starting out on all of the preliminary work to start on our journey to get on the road in the next 18 months....We have already signed up for the Rally in SC in April and are looking forward to meeting new people and learning tons! No RV yet but do have a new Dodge 3500 ca...	Dan and Tricia	12	2499	03:03 PM Feb 28, 2010 by Steve C
	Better late then never (Preview) Hi, I am the other half of Genecop, the shy quiet half. I figured since the rally is just around the corner I had better introduce myself, so here I am, Ginny From NY. My Husband and I recently purchased our new motor home, I am really excited for our first road trip and meeting everyone at the rally!!...	virgincarp	4	1364	08:44 AM Feb 28, 2010 by RodnReal
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