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BoAndRach · BoAndRach

I know I've seen topics like this before, but can't seem to find them. What tools do you use to plan your travel routes? I'm not really looking for "how to find a camp ground, etc." but looking more for tools that can help find the best route that can accommodate a large rig (e.g. avoiding low...

Bobc · Bobc

well getting ready for full time advantage and a new Big problem has come up it was bad enough that it took all most 6 weeks to get the truck registered and insured now i am ready to go pick up our brand new 5 th wheel trailer and we can not find anybody that will insure the trailer for full time use and being p...

Someday · Someday

We all know the immense advantages of being able to throw caution to the wind and hit the road travelling our wonderful continent but ............ Curious what your biggest fears were and how you got over them prior to finally taking that leap of faith into FT RVing? Likewise since you've been FT (ho...

WanderingB · WanderingB

Howdy everyone, I'm 25 years old, and my husbands (27) job requires moving every 6-9 months. We take trips in-between jobs but I'm always looking for ways to maximize our income during the lulls. I'm a freelance writer and I'm sure a lot of you are aware, writers make GREAT money (sarcasm). I found t...

two 4 the road · two 4 the road

We called our auto insurance company and they told us that the F450 was classified as commercial vehicle and that it would be $2,400 a year! We called our old insurance (State Farm) and they gave us a figure of about $1,300 a year and did not mention anything about it being commercial. We would love to kno...

Future Fulltimers · Future Fulltimers

I have not heard much mentioned in various blogs about any concern or problems with crime while fulltiming. Concern over personal protection is something that all travelers have to be aware of and are not unique to RVers, but property protection would appear to be an additional concern to fulltime...

Torn_But_Not_Ripped · Torn_But_Not_Ripped

I've re-written this post a hundred times cause I didn't want to sound to terribly morbid lol But, has anything happened that made you seriously re-evaluate full timing and going back to sticks & bricks? Point blank, I am scared if I die or DH dies, what will happen to the other. Going from a paid f...

PrairieRV · PrairieRV

I'm just researching motorhomes at this point. I've been in several and looked at lots of pictures. They usually have nice upholstery, wood finishes, fixtures, etc. and are mostly quite attractive and pleasing environments. However, I have some art that I want to keep and have in my living space...

Camper Chronicles · Camper Chronicles

So after a year I finally tackled the job of emptying the black and grey tanks and truly it was not that bad. This completes one of my "big three" concerns about what would happen to me if Lee was incapacitated in some way. Next up learning to hitch/unhitchc the truck comfortably by myself a...

Hdrider · Hdrider

While we were researching the fulltime RV life style we spent countless hours on Linda & Howards sites and expense pages as well as other RV'ers out there and found them very helpful. In return we have done a yearly update on our experience on the road the last 3 years in hope it might help even one p...

Geos · Geos

I don't have an RV yet but I'm shopping for a bus conversion in the 35'-40' range. I'd like to save $$$ by going toad-free. I'm wondering if anyone else with a large RV is toad free. Thanks for any feedback.

Flashman · Flashman

This is probably covered elsewhere, so forgive me - we are planning to change our residency to Texas in June 2016. We chose Texas over SD primarily for insurance reasons as my wife will not be Medicare eligible for another couple years and I've been reading that SD is not a good place for residency as...

Torn_In_TN · Torn_In_TN

Ok, so here we go... DH and I have been married just over 20 years. We are coming out of a bankruptcy early 2017. At that point, everything we have will be paid for free and clear. Including the house we've been living in our entire marriage, and he has had for 30+ years. We have a small TT that we've had fo...

In Laymans Terms · In Laymans Terms

We are trying to decide whether or not to store - indefinitely - our larger, more expensive pieces of furniture and tools. So I am looking for personal knowledge and experience from anyone who has stored their items in non-climate-controlled conditions. Our belongings will experience temperatur...

bobk3d · bobk3d

I'm sure this question comes up often, but darned if I can find it. I'm trying to guesstimate how much cargo capacity I need for for full-timing. I guess people do it in all sizes and shapes, the trailers/5ths in my price range have absurdly low capacities. It's amazing, some manufacturers use the same...

Camper Chronicles · Camper Chronicles

Hi all, Looking for opinions or experiences here. Which do you think or have you found costs more in general. The reason I ask is in my brain it would be cheaper to stay still, less gas etc, but many folks who have done this awhile move very frequently and keep their costs very low. So what's the scoop...

tracyn · tracyn

How to receive mail when fulltiming

suse1023 · suse1023

I normally enjoy dramatic weather, but I suppose that's easy to do from the comfort of a stick and brick compared to an rv. on the farm we had the generator, 500 gallon diesel tank, a fresh water stream behind the house and a big woodlot, so power outages or high winds or deep snow didn't really bother us b...

PD CFK · PD CFK

A search for vacuums turns up mostly old posts. I'm thinking of getting a replacement for the Dirt Devil (aptly named, by the way) and am interested in the Dyson Stick. Can someone give me info on which is the most economical and useful one, and where to purchase it. There are so many on line, it is con...

Wildflowerz · Wildflowerz

There is nothing better than soaking in an epsom salt bath to sooth the aches and pains of aging. Our travel trailer has a bathtub/shower combination which has come in handy a few times. Dh and I are in the planning phase of going full time and we are researching the best motorhome option for us. I haven'...

hogsheartrvs · hogsheartrvs

This may seem a silly question - but here it is: Did any of you keep holiday decorations for the RV and/or to take with you in the storage of your RV, for any reason? We are getting ready to go through our attic, as one of the steps of purging stuff, prior to going full-time. And, holiday stuff is the majori...

EggerMar · EggerMar

Hi all.. We have a Class A diesel pusher and are going full time this spring. I'm wondering what fulltimers do when they have to take the RV in for service.... It can sometimes take days or even weeks to get looked at for repairs or just general maintenance like oil changes or 60,000 mile check ups. Wher...

Second Chance · Second Chance

I’ve found another good thread on the forum about laundry, but the discussion was all about laundromats vs. on-board washers/dryers. We have selected a fifth wheel that is prepped for W/D in the front closet, but we’re not sure we want to add the weight to the front of the RV (only have a ¾ ton truck). We’...

MPMomof3 · MPMomof3

Full-Timers: If you were to make a list of the top ten most useful items in your RV, what would they be?

omgChez · omgChez

So, the first thing I need help wrapping my head around is the subject of cold weather rv'ing. We need to make sure we wont have to deal with lines freezing up in cold weather. What are the current and best options to look for in this regard? The RV we buy will most likely be 2010 or newer. Ive seen stuff about...

NWescapee · NWescapee

We are camped outside of the Sacramento area with lots of farms, orchards, agriculture areas around us, RV is backed up to a lovely little pond (owners call it a lake, but really, trust me it's a pond). Went out to dinner last night with friends and came back to find our RV filled with 100's of little fly...

MPMomof3 · MPMomof3

What small appliances do you use in your RV and why? Are there any that you have found were not useful that you had previously thought would be useful?

BiggarView · BiggarView

As a corollary to these bad roads, let's assume you have to travel them. Now every rig is different but is there a "sweet spot" in terms of speed to minimize the earthquake. Anybody want to comment on the difference between traditional 5er suspensions and some of the upfits like Mor/Ryde I...

BiggarView · BiggarView

We are working hard to find outside the box solutions to getting on the road sooner, and an interesting idea has come up in our discussions. So let me run it by our esteemed "RVeterans" (trademark)... We have decided that 2019 will almost certainly be our FTing kick off date, but an opportu...

Gary and Linda · Gary and Linda

I'm an Amazon shopping junkie. How does everyone deal with ordering online or receiving packages from family? We buy everything online, dog food, clothes, etc....Will this have to stop?

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Beginner's Question - Travel Routes (Preview) I know I've seen topics like this before, but can't seem to find them. What tools do you use to plan your travel routes? I'm not really looking for "how to find a camp ground, etc." but looking more for tools that can help find the best route that can accommodate a large rig (e.g. avoiding low...	BoAndRach	21	3414	10:07 AM Mar 26, 2016 by NWescapee
	Take care of one problem then comes another (Preview) well getting ready for full time advantage and a new Big problem has come up it was bad enough that it took all most 6 weeks to get the truck registered and insured now i am ready to go pick up our brand new 5 th wheel trailer and we can not find anybody that will insure the trailer for full time use and being p...	Bobc	26	2490	07:53 PM Feb 24, 2016 by SuzieQ
	Biggest Fears Before Going FT And Biggest Challenges Since And How You Overcame Them (Preview) We all know the immense advantages of being able to throw caution to the wind and hit the road travelling our wonderful continent but ............ Curious what your biggest fears were and how you got over them prior to finally taking that leap of faith into FT RVing? Likewise since you've been FT (ho...	Someday	11	2290	12:52 PM Feb 22, 2016 by cherylbrv
	Traveling Jobs (Preview) Howdy everyone, I'm 25 years old, and my husbands (27) job requires moving every 6-9 months. We take trips in-between jobs but I'm always looking for ways to maximize our income during the lulls. I'm a freelance writer and I'm sure a lot of you are aware, writers make GREAT money (sarcasm). I found t...	WanderingB	5	2357	05:36 PM Feb 20, 2016 by PIEERE
	Who has the best insurance rate on Ford F450? (Preview) We called our auto insurance company and they told us that the F450 was classified as commercial vehicle and that it would be $2,400 a year! We called our old insurance (State Farm) and they gave us a figure of about $1,300 a year and did not mention anything about it being commercial. We would love to kno...	two 4 the road	19	3922	08:00 AM Feb 17, 2016 by Bill and Linda
	Concerns or Problems with Crime (closed) (Preview) I have not heard much mentioned in various blogs about any concern or problems with crime while fulltiming. Concern over personal protection is something that all travelers have to be aware of and are not unique to RVers, but property protection would appear to be an additional concern to fulltime...	Future Fulltimers	46	10551	11:40 AM Jan 25, 2016 by Terry and Jo
	Going back (Preview) I've re-written this post a hundred times cause I didn't want to sound to terribly morbid lol But, has anything happened that made you seriously re-evaluate full timing and going back to sticks & bricks? Point blank, I am scared if I die or DH dies, what will happen to the other. Going from a paid f...	Torn_But_Not_Ripped	24	2499	02:44 PM Jan 22, 2016 by Neil and Connie
	Wall Art in an RV (Preview) I'm just researching motorhomes at this point. I've been in several and looked at lots of pictures. They usually have nice upholstery, wood finishes, fixtures, etc. and are mostly quite attractive and pleasing environments. However, I have some art that I want to keep and have in my living space...	PrairieRV	8	1531	01:15 AM Jan 22, 2016 by Lynn and Ed
	It only took me a year to empty the black and grey tanks lol (Preview) So after a year I finally tackled the job of emptying the black and grey tanks and truly it was not that bad. This completes one of my "big three" concerns about what would happen to me if Lee was incapacitated in some way. Next up learning to hitch/unhitchc the truck comfortably by myself a...	Camper Chronicles	2	1279	09:06 PM Jan 18, 2016 by BiggarView
	3rd year update (Preview) While we were researching the fulltime RV life style we spent countless hours on Linda & Howards sites and expense pages as well as other RV'ers out there and found them very helpful. In return we have done a yearly update on our experience on the road the last 3 years in hope it might help even one p...	Hdrider	10	1756	06:04 PM Jan 5, 2016 by NWescapee
	40' bus/rv without toad? (Preview) I don't have an RV yet but I'm shopping for a bus conversion in the 35'-40' range. I'd like to save $$$ by going toad-free. I'm wondering if anyone else with a large RV is toad free. Thanks for any feedback.	Geos	21	2546	07:22 AM Dec 31, 2015 by Lucky Mike
	Health Care (Preview) This is probably covered elsewhere, so forgive me - we are planning to change our residency to Texas in June 2016. We chose Texas over SD primarily for insurance reasons as my wife will not be Medicare eligible for another couple years and I've been reading that SD is not a good place for residency as...	Flashman	2	1153	10:52 AM Dec 2, 2015 by Camper Chronicles
	Yay or Nay (Preview) Ok, so here we go... DH and I have been married just over 20 years. We are coming out of a bankruptcy early 2017. At that point, everything we have will be paid for free and clear. Including the house we've been living in our entire marriage, and he has had for 30+ years. We have a small TT that we've had fo...	Torn_In_TN	8	1604	01:17 PM Nov 24, 2015 by PIEERE
	Does furniture survive long-term storage? (Preview) We are trying to decide whether or not to store - indefinitely - our larger, more expensive pieces of furniture and tools. So I am looking for personal knowledge and experience from anyone who has stored their items in non-climate-controlled conditions. Our belongings will experience temperatur...	In Laymans Terms	14	1701	10:28 PM Nov 12, 2015 by jrzygrl64
	Estimating my cargo (Preview) I'm sure this question comes up often, but darned if I can find it. I'm trying to guesstimate how much cargo capacity I need for for full-timing. I guess people do it in all sizes and shapes, the trailers/5ths in my price range have absurdly low capacities. It's amazing, some manufacturers use the same...	bobk3d	12	1901	09:37 AM Nov 4, 2015 by bobk3d
	Opinions Wanted: What Costs More Moving Frequently or Staying Still? (Preview) Hi all, Looking for opinions or experiences here. Which do you think or have you found costs more in general. The reason I ask is in my brain it would be cheaper to stay still, less gas etc, but many folks who have done this awhile move very frequently and keep their costs very low. So what's the scoop...	Camper Chronicles	18	2951	10:03 PM Oct 14, 2015 by legrandnormand
	Receiving mail (Preview) How to receive mail when fulltiming	tracyn	7	1411	05:32 AM Oct 8, 2015 by Julie and Casey
	what do you do in severe weather? (Preview) I normally enjoy dramatic weather, but I suppose that's easy to do from the comfort of a stick and brick compared to an rv. on the farm we had the generator, 500 gallon diesel tank, a fresh water stream behind the house and a big woodlot, so power outages or high winds or deep snow didn't really bother us b...	suse1023	30	2752	12:11 PM Sep 28, 2015 by Sushidog
	Dyson Stick Vac (Preview) A search for vacuums turns up mostly old posts. I'm thinking of getting a replacement for the Dirt Devil (aptly named, by the way) and am interested in the Dyson Stick. Can someone give me info on which is the most economical and useful one, and where to purchase it. There are so many on line, it is con...	PD CFK	9	1922	05:04 PM Sep 18, 2015 by PD CFK
	Do you miss having a bathtub? (Preview) There is nothing better than soaking in an epsom salt bath to sooth the aches and pains of aging. Our travel trailer has a bathtub/shower combination which has come in handy a few times. Dh and I are in the planning phase of going full time and we are researching the best motorhome option for us. I haven'...	Wildflowerz	15	1582	07:11 AM Aug 31, 2015 by Camper Chronicles
	What To Do With Holiday Decorations - Purging to go full-time (Preview) This may seem a silly question - but here it is: Did any of you keep holiday decorations for the RV and/or to take with you in the storage of your RV, for any reason? We are getting ready to go through our attic, as one of the steps of purging stuff, prior to going full-time. And, holiday stuff is the majori...	hogsheartrvs	16	2089	11:45 AM Aug 12, 2015 by Allpeds
	What do you do when....... (Preview) Hi all.. We have a Class A diesel pusher and are going full time this spring. I'm wondering what fulltimers do when they have to take the RV in for service.... It can sometimes take days or even weeks to get looked at for repairs or just general maintenance like oil changes or 60,000 mile check ups. Wher...	EggerMar	13	2351	11:14 AM Jul 22, 2015 by NWescapee
	Full-timing laundry questions laundry fifth wheel (Preview) I’ve found another good thread on the forum about laundry, but the discussion was all about laundromats vs. on-board washers/dryers. We have selected a fifth wheel that is prepped for W/D in the front closet, but we’re not sure we want to add the weight to the front of the RV (only have a ¾ ton truck). We’...	Second Chance	33	6237	11:48 AM Jul 19, 2015 by Someday
	Top Ten Most Useful Things (Preview) Full-Timers: If you were to make a list of the top ten most useful items in your RV, what would they be?	MPMomof3	40	3778	04:52 PM Jun 6, 2015 by MPMomof3
	Winter & other questions (Preview) So, the first thing I need help wrapping my head around is the subject of cold weather rv'ing. We need to make sure we wont have to deal with lines freezing up in cold weather. What are the current and best options to look for in this regard? The RV we buy will most likely be 2010 or newer. Ive seen stuff about...	omgChez	8	1391	08:11 PM May 28, 2015 by Trabuco
	Whole House Vacuum - my new favorite bug riddance appliance! (Preview) We are camped outside of the Sacramento area with lots of farms, orchards, agriculture areas around us, RV is backed up to a lovely little pond (owners call it a lake, but really, trust me it's a pond). Went out to dinner last night with friends and came back to find our RV filled with 100's of little fly...	NWescapee	7	1388	02:04 PM May 21, 2015 by Terry and Jo
	Small Appliances (Preview) What small appliances do you use in your RV and why? Are there any that you have found were not useful that you had previously thought would be useful?	MPMomof3	8	1278	12:35 PM May 18, 2015 by Clay L
	Corollary to the "Interstate from hell" list... (Preview) As a corollary to these bad roads, let's assume you have to travel them. Now every rig is different but is there a "sweet spot" in terms of speed to minimize the earthquake. Anybody want to comment on the difference between traditional 5er suspensions and some of the upfits like Mor/Ryde I...	BiggarView	2	1077	04:17 PM May 5, 2015 by NWescapee
	Possible Part Timing to FTing plan... (Preview) We are working hard to find outside the box solutions to getting on the road sooner, and an interesting idea has come up in our discussions. So let me run it by our esteemed "RVeterans" (trademark)... We have decided that 2019 will almost certainly be our FTing kick off date, but an opportu...	BiggarView	14	1785	11:20 AM Apr 4, 2015 by BiggarView
	Packages, online shopping.... (Preview) I'm an Amazon shopping junkie. How does everyone deal with ordering online or receiving packages from family? We buy everything online, dog food, clothes, etc....Will this have to stop?	Gary and Linda	10	1759	06:37 PM Mar 9, 2015 by The Junkman
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