We've Made The Decision To Full-time! Now What? - RV-Dreams Community Forum

Kathryn · Kathryn

My next question is on health insurance. I am currently insured with an individual PPO policy with Blue Cross. It has slowly become exhorbitant, as they usually do. I'd like to see what else is out there and hopefully switch. However, I noticed when I gave the Escapees city address to Aetna, the pl...

Rusty · Rusty

We have finally found the toyhauler we want,just hope it doesnt sell before the closing. We really want to wait to buy until after the house sells. As of now they only have 3 Raptor 410's on the market. Getting a little impatient as everything is going to happen in a couple days. Well go straight to the d...

2fortheroad · 2fortheroad

We are still in the downsizing phase getting ready for full time RVn. We are getting ready to scan our photo albums and need to replace our current printer, the scan function no longer works on our HP. I know that all printers are basically built the same, just looking for some input on the differe...

Country Dancer · Country Dancer

I have read the older threads about this, but I'm hoping to get some new information, and share a little as well. We will be full-timing as of June 1, and my employment and health insurance ends May 31. I had gotten the impression from earlier threads that there were options for folks who were truly full...

enolacamper · enolacamper

Well the time is getting near. Starting to list everything not nailed down on Craigslist. Going to have yard sales. Once cleaned out the house will be listed. A little shakie we both want to full time. Question is should we keep enough furniture to move into an apartment in storage for a year or to as a bac...

abby34 · abby34

is it feasible to live in a roadtrek 170 fulltime

RVRon · RVRon

While in the process of cleaning out our "stuff" to get us closer to full timing we hit a roadblock when we looked at the multiple boxes of tax-related records. I believe it's recommended to keep anything that you might need for an IRS audit for 7 years but we really don't want to have anythin...

Kathryn · Kathryn

I'm getting ready to go full-time soon. So here's my question. Most states require some sort of auto state inspection. I'm assuming this is equally applicable to motorhomes (or should be!). I currently live in Texas, and in fact just had a state inspection today for my car, which is what got me to t...

Remi · Remi

Well, I will be on the road within the next couple weeks. One thing left to do is purchase an extended warranty for my Endevour. So I wanted to ask who everyone uses and the value they get based on cost. I have learned over the years not all warranties are equal and while doing my purchase research most ever...

heyduke · heyduke

okay i have been getting rid of stuff via craigslist, goodwill, freecycle etc.. and now we are down to stuff that is probably best sold on a site like ebay -collectibles.... i am looking for advice from anyone who sells on ebay... any tips or pointers out there i should consider?

travelinmama · travelinmama

We have sold two cars, put some of our furniture on consignment, gave much away to a thrift shop that supports the community, will give our notice for work next monday, have a few going away things and we are on our way, sent stuff to our kids that you keep in your treasure chest, looking at some of that was h...

DorisandDave · DorisandDave

That's how I feel about what's left to do. Although some of it is not so little.... House goes on the market on Monday....yay....and we've been working hard to get things out of here. Kids took most of the "stuff", sold some "stuff" on ebay and craigslist, sold some more "s...

Ken & Sarah · Ken & Sarah

It’s getting closer only 160 days until April 1 when we begin our full timing adventure. We will continue working until September 1, but I am counting April as the beginning because, the Good Lord willing and the creek doesn’t rise, we will move into our new fifth wheel. We have downsized considerably...

tallan · tallan

Just letting everyone know we did it! Thanks for all of your support. Today was our first drivers lesson in the coach, wow, it was awesome! We hope to move in fulltime by mid May. Yesterday we took our second load of junk to the thrift store. We have started with the sale of our good stuff and have been very s...

tallan · tallan

NOW WHAT!! Well folks, we are going to do it. Annette, Canyon and I are going to purchase our full time rig. After months of looking and seeking, we have decided on a Damon Outlaw Scorpion Package. We didn't think that a class A would meet our budget, but after looking at the fifth wheels and the monster t...

K & E · K & E

We will begin fulltiming in May. We are in our early 50s and will have to purchase health insurance until we are eligible for Medicare. Does anyone have any suggestions on what type of insurance is affordable and what companies offer the best policy for people who wander around the country. We woul...

K & E · K & E

House is sold and set to close on March 31st. I have contacted a few estate/moving sale companies. Does anyone have experience with this type of sale? We're looking for any advise we can get on what to look for and what questions to ask. Thanks for your help!

Cindy T · Cindy T

This "downsizing" stuff isn't for sissies! Talked to a couple of realtors this week about putting the house up for sale. Actually thought we might sell it without ever going on the market - 1 agent that I called had a very interested couple who wanted to look at the house immediately befo...

princess tonya · princess tonya

Our realtor just called and we are going to have on offer on our house on Monday!!!!! It's been on the market for 14 months. It's a good offer too. I am so excited. We need to decide on an RV now, but YAY!!!!!!!!!! I can't wait to get started.

Jill_Paul · Jill_Paul

We have a Montana fifth wheel with 2 grey water tanks. There is only one termination valve to dump the grey water. We assumed that both tanks were being dumped but when we check the indicator panel it shows one tank empty and the other full. Are we missing something here? Does anyone have this proble...

gypsy97 · gypsy97

I don't have an RV yet, but want to start preparing in any way I can. I hear a lot of talk about CCC, and weighing what you take on board. Do you just load the RV up with the things you need and want and then go weigh the entire lot, or do you have a general idea of the weight of items in the kitchen, bedroom, bath...

AnnDon · AnnDon

Here I go again - with another question (help!)? Because we live so far out side of town (20+ miles) we had our moving sale, sold a lot, but still have so much left over. We need to get rid of it! And we need to get as much funds as possible. *Have any of you ever contacted anyone who advertises to buy househ...

bubbadan · bubbadan

Before y'all started full timing how many years did you travel in an RV? I am just wondering and thinking I may be rushing things.

DreamerBob · DreamerBob

Just bought our 5th wheel!!! We're excited about our pending adventures. Looking for a truck next. We've started to tell family members about our plans and are already getting snide remarks (e.g. "Are you going to join the circus too?", etc.). We would be interested in hearing others' ex...

phyllen · phyllen

We take off October 1 to start fulltiming (traveling). We have actually lived in our fiver since January but retire Sept 30. I am a planner by nature. I have made a tentative schedule that takes us through to a few days after Christmas. Of course lots depends on if we can get reservations in the cam...

contra · contra

Hi All ~ I'm a newbie to the Dreamers family...just discovered the site a couple of weeks ago and this is my first post. My partner and I are on the 1-year plan...we hope to be on the road no later than July 1 2010. So right now I'm in the mode of learning as much as I can, although realizing that I'll never ha...

rwarner22 · rwarner22

It's been busy the last few weeks. We placed the house on the market on Friday April 17. Our Open House was Sunday April 19. We got 2 offers that night and 2 more on Monday morning. We countered on the best one and got 99% of the price we asked for! This wasn't supposed to happen in this market...but it d...

Camper_Boy · Camper_Boy

We did it! The house is now officially FOR SALE! From ROAMING FREE 2010This was a HUGE step for us, but one we're ready for! Check out our blog to follow our progress toward our "RV Dream"! -- Edited by Camper_Boy on Monday 4th of May 2009 09:34:00 AM

WhiteCloud · WhiteCloud

Yes, we made it ok. The place looks great and the owners are great. Will be starting Workamping on Tuesday. Stan

WhiteCloud · WhiteCloud

On March 1 after packing for weeks we finally went and moved in to a RV resort. This is just to sort out what we really need when fulltiming. Now we are in the process of scaling down "We don't need this!" On 3/14 I leave for a Workamping position in Fl. DW will stay here until she retires (7/31) I w...

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	Health Insurance (Preview) My next question is on health insurance. I am currently insured with an individual PPO policy with Blue Cross. It has slowly become exhorbitant, as they usually do. I'd like to see what else is out there and hopefully switch. However, I noticed when I gave the Escapees city address to Aetna, the pl...	Kathryn	37	18312	09:57 PM May 18, 2011 by Terry and Jo
	Closing Scheduled for 5-11-2011 (Preview) We have finally found the toyhauler we want,just hope it doesnt sell before the closing. We really want to wait to buy until after the house sells. As of now they only have 3 Raptor 410's on the market. Getting a little impatient as everything is going to happen in a couple days. Well go straight to the d...	Rusty	1	1946	05:47 PM May 9, 2011 by The Hensons
	3 in 1 wireless printer (Preview) We are still in the downsizing phase getting ready for full time RVn. We are getting ready to scan our photo albums and need to replace our current printer, the scan function no longer works on our HP. I know that all printers are basically built the same, just looking for some input on the differe...	2fortheroad	9	3775	03:58 PM Apr 24, 2011 by RVPAINTER
	Help! The health insurance problem AGAIN (Preview) I have read the older threads about this, but I'm hoping to get some new information, and share a little as well. We will be full-timing as of June 1, and my employment and health insurance ends May 31. I had gotten the impression from earlier threads that there were options for folks who were truly full...	Country Dancer	3	3797	05:35 AM Apr 12, 2011 by Country Dancer
	Selling the house and STUFF (Preview) Well the time is getting near. Starting to list everything not nailed down on Craigslist. Going to have yard sales. Once cleaned out the house will be listed. A little shakie we both want to full time. Question is should we keep enough furniture to move into an apartment in storage for a year or to as a bac...	enolacamper	15	3557	09:08 AM Apr 8, 2011 by Racerguy
	ft rv with roadtrek 170 (Preview) is it feasible to live in a roadtrek 170 fulltime	abby34	13	12983	02:31 AM Jan 21, 2011 by Pinon
	Tax-related records? (Preview) While in the process of cleaning out our "stuff" to get us closer to full timing we hit a roadblock when we looked at the multiple boxes of tax-related records. I believe it's recommended to keep anything that you might need for an IRS audit for 7 years but we really don't want to have anythin...	RVRon	10	2536	12:30 PM Jan 10, 2011 by NorCal Dan
	State Inspections (Preview) I'm getting ready to go full-time soon. So here's my question. Most states require some sort of auto state inspection. I'm assuming this is equally applicable to motorhomes (or should be!). I currently live in Texas, and in fact just had a state inspection today for my car, which is what got me to t...	Kathryn	16	20363	10:40 PM Dec 7, 2010 by NorCal Dan
	Extended warranty companies, best value (Preview) Well, I will be on the road within the next couple weeks. One thing left to do is purchase an extended warranty for my Endevour. So I wanted to ask who everyone uses and the value they get based on cost. I have learned over the years not all warranties are equal and while doing my purchase research most ever...	Remi	8	8691	10:07 AM Nov 21, 2010 by Trabuco
	selling on ebay (Preview) okay i have been getting rid of stuff via craigslist, goodwill, freecycle etc.. and now we are down to stuff that is probably best sold on a site like ebay -collectibles.... i am looking for advice from anyone who sells on ebay... any tips or pointers out there i should consider?	heyduke	6	6028	07:23 AM Aug 28, 2010 by RodandGeorgia
	It's is finished... (Preview) We have sold two cars, put some of our furniture on consignment, gave much away to a thrift shop that supports the community, will give our notice for work next monday, have a few going away things and we are on our way, sent stuff to our kids that you keep in your treasure chest, looking at some of that was h...	travelinmama	5	3358	05:03 AM Jul 12, 2010 by bubbadan
	A little it of this, A little bit of that..... (Preview) That's how I feel about what's left to do. Although some of it is not so little.... House goes on the market on Monday....yay....and we've been working hard to get things out of here. Kids took most of the "stuff", sold some "stuff" on ebay and craigslist, sold some more "s...	DorisandDave	2	1894	09:58 PM Apr 15, 2010 by DorisandDave
	It is getting to be crunch time. (Preview) It’s getting closer only 160 days until April 1 when we begin our full timing adventure. We will continue working until September 1, but I am counting April as the beginning because, the Good Lord willing and the creek doesn’t rise, we will move into our new fifth wheel. We have downsized considerably...	Ken & Sarah	21	4630	10:31 AM Mar 31, 2010 by Gary
	WE DID IT!! (Preview) Just letting everyone know we did it! Thanks for all of your support. Today was our first drivers lesson in the coach, wow, it was awesome! We hope to move in fulltime by mid May. Yesterday we took our second load of junk to the thrift store. We have started with the sale of our good stuff and have been very s...	tallan	7	2658	08:55 AM Mar 29, 2010 by Spirit of 76
	Chaplain Troy and Family Jumping in!! (Preview) NOW WHAT!! Well folks, we are going to do it. Annette, Canyon and I are going to purchase our full time rig. After months of looking and seeking, we have decided on a Damon Outlaw Scorpion Package. We didn't think that a class A would meet our budget, but after looking at the fifth wheels and the monster t...	tallan	3	2560	11:53 AM Mar 12, 2010 by jagco
	Health Insurance Coverage (Preview) We will begin fulltiming in May. We are in our early 50s and will have to purchase health insurance until we are eligible for Medicare. Does anyone have any suggestions on what type of insurance is affordable and what companies offer the best policy for people who wander around the country. We woul...	K & E	4	3133	12:36 PM Feb 9, 2010 by bjoyce
	Need advice on estate/moving sale (Preview) House is sold and set to close on March 31st. I have contacted a few estate/moving sale companies. Does anyone have experience with this type of sale? We're looking for any advise we can get on what to look for and what questions to ask. Thanks for your help!	K & E	3	3103	10:46 PM Feb 8, 2010 by azrving
	Getting ready for garage sale-what a mess! (Preview) This "downsizing" stuff isn't for sissies! Talked to a couple of realtors this week about putting the house up for sale. Actually thought we might sell it without ever going on the market - 1 agent that I called had a very interested couple who wanted to look at the house immediately befo...	Cindy T	7	2769	11:18 AM Oct 24, 2009 by Cindy T
	Offer on the house. (Preview) Our realtor just called and we are going to have on offer on our house on Monday!!!!! It's been on the market for 14 months. It's a good offer too. I am so excited. We need to decide on an RV now, but YAY!!!!!!!!!! I can't wait to get started.	princess tonya	23	4105	06:24 PM Oct 6, 2009 by Mozartscat
	Grey water tanks! (Preview) We have a Montana fifth wheel with 2 grey water tanks. There is only one termination valve to dump the grey water. We assumed that both tanks were being dumped but when we check the indicator panel it shows one tank empty and the other full. Are we missing something here? Does anyone have this proble...	Jill_Paul	3	2941	07:55 AM Sep 28, 2009 by sirwinston21
	Cargo weight (Preview) I don't have an RV yet, but want to start preparing in any way I can. I hear a lot of talk about CCC, and weighing what you take on board. Do you just load the RV up with the things you need and want and then go weigh the entire lot, or do you have a general idea of the weight of items in the kitchen, bedroom, bath...	gypsy97	7	2492	01:57 PM Sep 4, 2009 by janieD
	Getting rid of the last stuff in the stix house (Preview) Here I go again - with another question (help!)? Because we live so far out side of town (20+ miles) we had our moving sale, sold a lot, but still have so much left over. We need to get rid of it! And we need to get as much funds as possible. *Have any of you ever contacted anyone who advertises to buy househ...	AnnDon	4	3025	07:00 PM Aug 21, 2009 by AnnDon
	Time (Preview) Before y'all started full timing how many years did you travel in an RV? I am just wondering and thinking I may be rushing things.	bubbadan	14	3469	03:40 PM Aug 21, 2009 by bubbadan
	Announcing Our Plans (Preview) Just bought our 5th wheel!!! We're excited about our pending adventures. Looking for a truck next. We've started to tell family members about our plans and are already getting snide remarks (e.g. "Are you going to join the circus too?", etc.). We would be interested in hearing others' ex...	DreamerBob	17	4041	11:41 AM Aug 14, 2009 by nwlambear
	Making a schedule or winging it. (Preview) We take off October 1 to start fulltiming (traveling). We have actually lived in our fiver since January but retire Sept 30. I am a planner by nature. I have made a tentative schedule that takes us through to a few days after Christmas. Of course lots depends on if we can get reservations in the cam...	phyllen	11	3429	10:24 AM Jul 15, 2009 by Camper_Boy
	Tax consequences on house proceeds (Preview) Hi All ~ I'm a newbie to the Dreamers family...just discovered the site a couple of weeks ago and this is my first post. My partner and I are on the 1-year plan...we hope to be on the road no later than July 1 2010. So right now I'm in the mode of learning as much as I can, although realizing that I'll never ha...	contra	1	4378	12:36 AM Jun 27, 2009 by Howard
	House sold! Money down on a RV---getting closer (Preview) It's been busy the last few weeks. We placed the house on the market on Friday April 17. Our Open House was Sunday April 19. We got 2 offers that night and 2 more on Monday morning. We countered on the best one and got 99% of the price we asked for! This wasn't supposed to happen in this market...but it d...	rwarner22	23	4217	01:16 PM May 17, 2009 by Luvglass
	It's FOR SALE - officially! (Preview) We did it! The house is now officially FOR SALE! From ROAMING FREE 2010This was a HUGE step for us, but one we're ready for! Check out our blog to follow our progress toward our "RV Dream"! -- Edited by Camper_Boy on Monday 4th of May 2009 09:34:00 AM	Camper_Boy	9	2662	07:52 AM May 17, 2009 by Happytrails
	All settled in at Sunset King Rv (Preview) Yes, we made it ok. The place looks great and the owners are great. Will be starting Workamping on Tuesday. Stan	WhiteCloud	3	2244	05:09 AM Mar 24, 2009 by Serengeti2001
	We DID IT! (Preview) On March 1 after packing for weeks we finally went and moved in to a RV resort. This is just to sort out what we really need when fulltiming. Now we are in the process of scaling down "We don't need this!" On 3/14 I leave for a Workamping position in Fl. DW will stay here until she retires (7/31) I w...	WhiteCloud	10	2777	09:33 AM Mar 23, 2009 by NorCal Dan
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