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mds1 · mds1

Anyone have any links to blogs where the writer is in the process of planning to go fulltime in an RV? I'm wanting to follow along in their blog. -- Edited by mds1 on Friday 30th of April 2021 11:05:54 AM

Camper Chronicles · Camper Chronicles

https://camperchronicles.com/2019/11/19/fifth-year-by-the-numbers/

foxriverguy · foxriverguy

I need your experience; not your guess. Sorry to be so fussy, but I am looking for advice based on experience from those who have faced the same situation. We are going to store our coach in Nacogdoches, Texas in an RV storage building for 7 months. We are concerned about humidity. Here are our options: 1...

mwlaney · mwlaney

I saw a post about wanting an RV Port home in Texas I am interested in the same for Texas but also I have an RV port home in the Blue Ridge mountains of North Carolina

SoonToTravel · SoonToTravel

When we shower, we push the button on the top of the shower head to decrease the water flow while we soap up. There is a trickle of cold water & when we turn the water back on to rinse, the water is always very cold for several seconds. This has happened with all of our campers. Does anyone know why th...

Hdrider · Hdrider

While researching the fulltime life style we learned so much by reading what Linda & Howard and may others shared about the life style so now one time per year we do a analysis of some of our costs and experiences and share them as well in hope we can also be of some type of help to someone. Sort of payin...

Hdrider · Hdrider

The debate between a 5th wheel or a Class A has gone on for ever and will probably go on forever more but now that we have full-timed in 2 different Class A's for over 6 years and have now switched to a 5th wheel for the last 6 months we thought we would do a blog post on how we feel about he two. In case you are inte...

Howard · Howard

It's that time of year again. This is the third year of an online event geared to helping future full-timers, new full-timers, experienced full-timers, part-time full-timers, and anyone interested in the RV lifestyle. We are happy to have been asked to participate again this year. The event, Full...

Kauaiguy70 · Kauaiguy70

Aloha everyone...I have a very peculiar situation to query you with: I live in Hawaii, and am preparing to purchase an RV to full-time in the continental US. My question is this, which state or states allow you to register your rig without having to be a resident! Mahalo for any and all information.

phyllen · phyllen

My husband and I were fulltimers for 8 years. We started in 2009 but were stationary that year due to still being employed. We retired and hit the road in February 2010. We came off the road fulltime in December 2016 when we bought a house. Below are things to think about..... from our experience. ...

Howard · Howard

We've been asked to participate as one of over 30 speakers in the upcoming Full-Time Freedom Week. From Monday, November 19 - Friday, November 23 (Thanksgiving Week), several videos from current full-timers on a variety of topics will be posted. There will be two live videos each day in additio...

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.

RN on the road · RN on the road

Does anyone know what medicare supplement is good when you are full timing and living all around the United States? Thanks for your input, Linda and Patrick

RonC · RonC

So today we made a 5 hour move from Illinois to Minnesota. When we arrived in MN it was raining cats and dogs. Got out, got good and wet, then came inside and took a hot shower. No doubt, this was the worst arrival we have had in our two years of full timing. But, now that I think about it ... if this is the wo...

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

jgrenda · jgrenda

I'm looking for a all around good supplemental health Ins to go along with Tricare Select (Standard). Any information on this topic would be helpful.

Camper Chronicles · Camper Chronicles

https://camperchronicles.com/2017/11/16/third-year-the-emotional-arc/

Russ Ranger · Russ Ranger

The Rangers are at the end of an era. We are moving from our gas powered motorhome to a diesel pusher. We have been perfectly happy with our Monaco LaPalma 34SBD but after owning it for six years it's time for a change. Yes, I got "RV envy" when my brother-in-law got a diesel pusher. I want to be clear th...

jrzygrl64 · jrzygrl64

Having been a member of this forum since I first started researching full-time RV living, back in June 2013, I always appreciated people who would do year end summary blog posts. It was just a great way to get a quick snapshot into their world, and I couldn't get enough of it. Bill, being a fact driven g...

Camper Chronicles · Camper Chronicles

Let me apologize for the rant but I have to say the part I hate most about living on the road is getting decent dental care. Lee even says if we could figure out how we would swing by New Hampshire every year just for that but with our travel plans that's really not possible. The last time I talked about this...

RonC · RonC

Been full time for 10 months now and I've been reflecting on the advice that full timers should attempt to avoid the mind set of "being in vacation mode". It's a worthy observation, but for us, it's not like that. We travel because we want to see things and explore places ... you know, like a vacation. ...

Markpepper · Markpepper

For those of you who have been ft for a while. If you do not have a den, if you were to buy a new trailer would you get one with a den. And I'll ask the opposite, if you have one would you opt for one without if you were to buy again. Just wondering if it would be an asset for separation for the spouse at times. Just s...

NWescapee · NWescapee

Due to Dale's art show schedule, we are always planning our travel routes 4-10 months in advance. We had been hearing from other full timers that SD was allowing driver license renewal by mail, however, this doesn't apply if you haven't been in the state within a year of your renewal date. Knowing th...

IrishRover · IrishRover

A question and potentially provocation for the experienced full-timers! How do you deal with the challenges of two (or more) people living in a couple hundred square feet when the weather outside is challenging? One wants to watch TV or play on the computer, the other wants a quiet read? Hobbies tak...

Acheron2010 · Acheron2010

Just a retired guy with a dog and cat, wants to tour the country visiting zoos and museums. Figure a few days to a week in each location. State parks, small clean campgrounds and open spaces probably preferred over the full entertainment KOA type places. Don't like the heat, will be North in the summ...

RonC · RonC

Did any of you guys keep any suits? I'm thinking I need to keep one ... funerals and weddings. Whatcha Think?

RonC · RonC

Can I (wife and me are the whole team) do full timing on $5,000 per month with no debt (truck and 5er paid for)? If so is there any wiggle room for savings?

Second Chance · Second Chance

I didn't quite know where to put this - Howard, move it to a more appropriate place if there is one. For those of you contemplating going full-time (or already are) and establishing domicile in Texas, there have been some changes to the Class A/B Non-Commercial Exempt driver's license procedures. Th...

Russ Ranger · Russ Ranger

Each travel season I plan a theme for our travels as we travel from South (Mexico) to the North (Washington state). We aren't looking for a direct route, we like to wander as we go. We have done the Pacific coast (lighthouses), Highway 395 (ghost towns) Colorado/New Mexico (ancient Indian ruins), U...

Racerguy · Racerguy

Just wondering if anybody using the various mail forwarding services are able to get mail order prescriptions. Any info would be appreciated.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Looking for Blogs where someone is planning for fulltime RV living (Preview) Anyone have any links to blogs where the writer is in the process of planning to go fulltime in an RV? I'm wanting to follow along in their blog. -- Edited by mds1 on Friday 30th of April 2021 11:05:54 AM	mds1	7	800	06:13 PM Dec 29, 2021 by Gpndavid
	Five Years Complete (Preview) https://camperchronicles.com/2019/11/19/fifth-year-by-the-numbers/	Camper Chronicles	4	1072	05:27 AM Dec 10, 2020 by FairFrank
	DEALING WITH HUMIDITY IN A STORED COACH (Preview) I need your experience; not your guess. Sorry to be so fussy, but I am looking for advice based on experience from those who have faced the same situation. We are going to store our coach in Nacogdoches, Texas in an RV storage building for 7 months. We are concerned about humidity. Here are our options: 1...	foxriverguy	14	10852	05:16 AM Dec 10, 2020 by FairFrank
	RV port home texas & NC (Preview) I saw a post about wanting an RV Port home in Texas I am interested in the same for Texas but also I have an RV port home in the Blue Ridge mountains of North Carolina	mwlaney	2	872	01:17 PM Jun 5, 2020 by Fergizmo
	Cold Water Trickle from Shower Head (closed) (Preview) When we shower, we push the button on the top of the shower head to decrease the water flow while we soap up. There is a trickle of cold water & when we turn the water back on to rinse, the water is always very cold for several seconds. This has happened with all of our campers. Does anyone know why th...	SoonToTravel	8	5862	07:52 AM Feb 9, 2020 by Terry and Jo
	We have been fulltime 7 years now! (Preview) While researching the fulltime life style we learned so much by reading what Linda & Howard and may others shared about the life style so now one time per year we do a analysis of some of our costs and experiences and share them as well in hope we can also be of some type of help to someone. Sort of payin...	Hdrider	5	1118	06:40 AM Jan 19, 2020 by Hdrider
	The on going Class A or 5th wheel topic (Preview) The debate between a 5th wheel or a Class A has gone on for ever and will probably go on forever more but now that we have full-timed in 2 different Class A's for over 6 years and have now switched to a 5th wheel for the last 6 months we thought we would do a blog post on how we feel about he two. In case you are inte...	Hdrider	2	1182	06:34 AM Oct 10, 2019 by Hdrider
	2019 Full-Time Freedom Week - Nov 5 - 8 (Preview) It's that time of year again. This is the third year of an online event geared to helping future full-timers, new full-timers, experienced full-timers, part-time full-timers, and anyone interested in the RV lifestyle. We are happy to have been asked to participate again this year. The event, Full...	Howard	3	988	08:13 PM Sep 25, 2019 by arcaguy
	Where to register an RV when you are a non-resident? (Preview) Aloha everyone...I have a very peculiar situation to query you with: I live in Hawaii, and am preparing to purchase an RV to full-time in the continental US. My question is this, which state or states allow you to register your rig without having to be a resident! Mahalo for any and all information.	Kauaiguy70	6	1412	04:10 AM Apr 7, 2019 by A-S Travelers
	If you are thinking of fulltiming..... (Preview) My husband and I were fulltimers for 8 years. We started in 2009 but were stationary that year due to still being employed. We retired and hit the road in February 2010. We came off the road fulltime in December 2016 when we bought a house. Below are things to think about..... from our experience. ...	phyllen	10	5460	07:57 PM Jan 13, 2019 by altair19
	Full-Time Freedom Week - An Online Video Event For Those Considering Full-Time RVing (Preview) We've been asked to participate as one of over 30 speakers in the upcoming Full-Time Freedom Week. From Monday, November 19 - Friday, November 23 (Thanksgiving Week), several videos from current full-timers on a variety of topics will be posted. There will be two live videos each day in additio...	Howard	4	1809	11:55 AM Nov 21, 2018 by Howard
	Under the bed storage (closed) (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	22	10536	08:57 AM Sep 20, 2018 by Jubral
	Medicare Supplement (closed) (Preview) Does anyone know what medicare supplement is good when you are full timing and living all around the United States? Thanks for your input, Linda and Patrick	RN on the road	8	2851	04:53 PM Aug 25, 2018 by Terry and Jo
	Full Time Travails (Preview) So today we made a 5 hour move from Illinois to Minnesota. When we arrived in MN it was raining cats and dogs. Got out, got good and wet, then came inside and took a hot shower. No doubt, this was the worst arrival we have had in our two years of full timing. But, now that I think about it ... if this is the wo...	RonC	0	1556	08:33 PM Aug 16, 2018 by RonC
	Should we think about carrying a gun ( 1 2 3 4 ) (closed) (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	174	53801	05:36 AM Aug 16, 2018 by Terry and Jo
	Tricare Supplemental Insurance (Preview) I'm looking for a all around good supplemental health Ins to go along with Tricare Select (Standard). Any information on this topic would be helpful.	jgrenda	4	2086	12:04 PM Mar 26, 2018 by Terry and Jo
	Third Year Road-A-Versary (Preview) https://camperchronicles.com/2017/11/16/third-year-the-emotional-arc/	Camper Chronicles	2	2839	01:06 PM Nov 16, 2017 by RonC
	Our Cost of Owning a Motorhome (Preview) The Rangers are at the end of an era. We are moving from our gas powered motorhome to a diesel pusher. We have been perfectly happy with our Monaco LaPalma 34SBD but after owning it for six years it's time for a change. Yes, I got "RV envy" when my brother-in-law got a diesel pusher. I want to be clear th...	Russ Ranger	12	4219	06:12 PM Nov 12, 2017 by Russ Ranger
	Year 3 Summaries (Preview) Having been a member of this forum since I first started researching full-time RV living, back in June 2013, I always appreciated people who would do year end summary blog posts. It was just a great way to get a quick snapshot into their world, and I couldn't get enough of it. Bill, being a fact driven g...	jrzygrl64	3	2480	06:25 AM Sep 20, 2017 by jrzygrl64
	The Dental Saga Continues (Preview) Let me apologize for the rant but I have to say the part I hate most about living on the road is getting decent dental care. Lee even says if we could figure out how we would swing by New Hampshire every year just for that but with our travel plans that's really not possible. The last time I talked about this...	Camper Chronicles	6	3918	07:49 PM Sep 18, 2017 by RonC
	Full Timers mind set (Preview) Been full time for 10 months now and I've been reflecting on the advice that full timers should attempt to avoid the mind set of "being in vacation mode". It's a worthy observation, but for us, it's not like that. We travel because we want to see things and explore places ... you know, like a vacation. ...	RonC	11	4043	10:31 PM Aug 29, 2017 by Terry and Jo
	Fifth wheel with a den or not (Preview) For those of you who have been ft for a while. If you do not have a den, if you were to buy a new trailer would you get one with a den. And I'll ask the opposite, if you have one would you opt for one without if you were to buy again. Just wondering if it would be an asset for separation for the spouse at times. Just s...	Markpepper	12	4136	02:39 PM Aug 7, 2017 by Markpepper
	South Dakota License renewal (Preview) Due to Dale's art show schedule, we are always planning our travel routes 4-10 months in advance. We had been hearing from other full timers that SD was allowing driver license renewal by mail, however, this doesn't apply if you haven't been in the state within a year of your renewal date. Knowing th...	NWescapee	2	2450	12:43 PM Jul 17, 2017 by NWescapee
	My Space/My Time Confined spaces different hobbies/interests (Preview) A question and potentially provocation for the experienced full-timers! How do you deal with the challenges of two (or more) people living in a couple hundred square feet when the weather outside is challenging? One wants to watch TV or play on the computer, the other wants a quiet read? Hobbies tak...	IrishRover	15	4312	09:45 AM Jun 28, 2017 by RonC
	Class A, or 5th wheel...decisions, decisions (Preview) Just a retired guy with a dog and cat, wants to tour the country visiting zoos and museums. Figure a few days to a week in each location. State parks, small clean campgrounds and open spaces probably preferred over the full entertainment KOA type places. Don't like the heat, will be North in the summ...	Acheron2010	19	4923	07:35 AM Jun 25, 2017 by RonC
	Question for the Guys. (Preview) Did any of you guys keep any suits? I'm thinking I need to keep one ... funerals and weddings. Whatcha Think?	RonC	32	6734	04:08 PM Jun 19, 2017 by RonC
	Monthly expenses (Preview) Can I (wife and me are the whole team) do full timing on $5,000 per month with no debt (truck and 5er paid for)? If so is there any wiggle room for savings?	RonC	31	6971	10:19 PM May 20, 2017 by Someday
	Texas Class A/B Exempt drivers license changes (Preview) I didn't quite know where to put this - Howard, move it to a more appropriate place if there is one. For those of you contemplating going full-time (or already are) and establishing domicile in Texas, there have been some changes to the Class A/B Non-Commercial Exempt driver's license procedures. Th...	Second Chance	6	3736	03:14 PM May 6, 2017 by RonC
	A Little Help From My Friends (Preview) Each travel season I plan a theme for our travels as we travel from South (Mexico) to the North (Washington state). We aren't looking for a direct route, we like to wander as we go. We have done the Pacific coast (lighthouses), Highway 395 (ghost towns) Colorado/New Mexico (ancient Indian ruins), U...	Russ Ranger	2	2150	01:13 PM Mar 27, 2017 by Barbaraok
	Mail Forwarding and mail order Meds (closed) (Preview) Just wondering if anybody using the various mail forwarding services are able to get mail order prescriptions. Any info would be appreciated.	Racerguy	10	4938	11:22 AM Mar 25, 2017 by CqCasting
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