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OMG - WE GOT OUR FIVER!!!!!
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Oh my gosh! We are sooooooo excited! Our loan came through today on our Fiver! We are soon (within 30 days) to be the proud owners of a Heritage Glen 337BAR!!!!!! We are so happy - extra happy because we got great terms on our loan! It will take over 30 days before we can actually pick it up - which is goo...
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Curtis and Rhandi
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Report from 4 months Full-time
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We owe a great deal to all the RV Dream veterans and founders. Feeling a bit guilty that once we started full-timing, we have not been on the forum. We moved in to our motorhome 1 June and I am still juggling work, family commitments and the RV lifestyle. We have traveled from Maryland to Alabama to Cal...
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Gpndavid
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For those of us chasing those perfect 70 degree days!
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http://www.citylab.com/weather/2015/10/a-13235-mile-road-trip-for-70-degree-weather-every-day/411406/?utm_source=atlfb
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NWescapee
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Scooter carriers for 5th wheel?
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We are still trying to make our decision on which 5er we will purchase, but have decided our home will be a 5er. We are in a little pinch carefully watching weights and carrying capacities as we purchased a new truck a few months ago - before our plans took a sudden leap. Our truck is a RAM 2500HD, gas. 12,90...
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Ed and Beth
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Rocketship Camper
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http://www.doityourselfrv.com/rocket-inspired-atomic-camper/
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Sushidog
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Set up for winter in Mesa
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We're set up for the winter in Mesa. If anyone is nearby give us a holler. We're at Val Vista Barb
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Barbaraok
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Anyone in the Carolinas right now?
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We're at the Pointes West Army Resort on a large lake about 20 miles northeast of Augusta, GA. My wife had some foot surgery today, so we have to stick around until a post-op visit next week. So... two weather systems are conspiring to cause some "1,000 year" flooding in the Carolinas this we...
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Second Chance
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Dreamers Class of 2014 One Year on the Road!!!
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Hi all, Since many of us in the dreamers class are experiencing their one year on the road anniversary, I took a stab at blogging about folks I've kept up with and included some basic statistics on the class. Although I know it doesn't include every couple, I went ahead and posted it at http://camperc...
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Camper Chronicles
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Weird Dream
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Last night I dreamed we were camping in a desert but mountain type setting with a group. My DW & I had left the trailer and walked over to the campfire area where the group socializes. Sometime later, I went back to the trailer to discover it had been ransacked. It was weird because the trailer was...
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The Bear II
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Took a Huge Step for Our Future Today
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Today we bought our first RV. 2002 Fleetwood Pace Arrow 37A Gasser. One owner, inside storage with 38k miles. In another posting I mentioned what the dealer is including:Tires, replacing windshields, batteries, etc. We are getting closer to completing steps to getting on the road. #1-minimi...
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Big Mike
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Help. Newbies out for first time! Water probs.
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We hooked up to city water and all seemed fine. All of a sudden water came pouring out the potable intake valve. What are we doing wrong?
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Cartap
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There is no 'right' way to full time RV
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Like Howard & Linda teaches at all their rallies, there is no 'right' way to RV full time. It is all up to the individual. We just completed our 2nd year on the road, and while I was updating our web page and blog with our yearly stats, I was wondering how our numbers compared with you all. Our Year Two nu...
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Fergizmo
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What's Your "Useless" Take-a-Long Keeper?
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When we downsized to move from a 2250 square foot home on 3/4 of an acre, there was so much that we either sold or gave away. One of the hardest things for me to give up were the 60-some original oil paintings that my mother had painted. (We did keep a few smaller ones, and those hang on our RV walls.) Howev...
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Terry and Jo
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Passenger entry door awkward?
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We're buying our first RV and considering either a used diesel or new gas. During our shopping experience, someone commented that you'll be surprised how much you go in and out of the camper. That made me wonder if using passenger door to enter the diesel is a pain? Thoughts? Thanks in advance!
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Cartap
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I did it - retired April 30th, went full-time June 1st! Hazzah!
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Hi all, Remember me? I was at the October 2013 RV-Dreams Rally in Franklin, NC. Found my 2007 30' Airstream Classic last Labor Day. Stored it for the winter here in Minnesota waiting for my 62nd birthday. Retired from Ecolab April 30th and spent May moving from my apartment to the trailer. I've sp...
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bobpahl
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Breaking all the rules!!
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Yep, we did it again. We ignored the 2-2-2 rule, we traveled on a weekend, had a one hour time change that was not in our favor which meant we arrived after the RV park office was closed, ready for a late dinner by the time we got here and yet we still feel like we made the right decision. We knew we had to tra...
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NWescapee
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Met new friend!!!
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Was a happy day, got the chance to meet Coleen and Jerry, Thanks for starting out day off with a smile!!!!! Hope if/when anyone may arrive in mesa, we can all share some time. Happy Travels
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sissys
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Update on our change in plans / work situation
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Earlier this summer we got the unexpected news that my teleworker status was being revoked and I was now tied back to my Bellevue WA office and expected to be in the office on a regular basis. That of course, put us in to a big spin, trying to figure out where to live, how to stay mobile as much as possible, e...
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NWescapee
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Woa! New home page picture!
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How about the new home page picture for RV dreams! That image of Howard fly fishing has been very inspiring over the years. Rocked my world a bit to see it change. Keep up the inspiring work Howard and Linda!
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mcphelps7
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Year ONE - Thoughts and Reflections
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Hi Everyone! I believe I had warned you all that I would be doing a second year one end blog post. The first one was more about "stuff" while this one is more about (at the title says) thoughts and reflections. There are a few topics that got left out of the first one that I talk about also. Than...
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jrzygrl64
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Air Conditioning Test
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This past week while staying at an RV Resort near San Diego I decided to conduct an un-scientific test. The outside daily temps were around 84 degrees with 68% humidity. Let me set the scene: The spot we were in faced north and south with no shade trees. Our 20 year old 38ft 5th wheel is equipped with a Duo T...
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The Bear II
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Search function on the RV Dreams blog??
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I know there's a search feature here on the forum, which I really appreciate. Is there a way to also search on the Blog for RV Dreams? Ex. I remembered that Howard and Linda had boondocked in the Borrego Springs area so I was trying to locate those posts. I was thinking it was Dec of 2011 and it turned ou...
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NWescapee
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1st Year of Full-Timing Now in the Rear View Mirror!
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This forum (& Howard's blog) helped me tremendously in the past few years by encouraging (and showing me exactly) how to transition to the full-timer lifestyle. Now that I've just completed my first year as a full-time RVer, I thought I'd share a blog post about how it has changed my life. http:/...
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lb311
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Take the RVer Census - Let Your Voice Be Heard!
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We’ve long felt that data on today’s RVers could be critical information to have when designing services, approaching companies or fighting unjust legal rulings.Knowing how many of us there are out here, and some of our basic demographics can shape so many things. Especially as the demographics o...
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Technomadia
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Remove your camping tags when sightseeing for safety
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This was posted on another RV group member by a former cop. It is good for all of us to remember.Recently while camping, I noticed several vehicles at a Wal-Mart in the parking lot with Campground parking permits hanging off the mirrors.As a safety precaution, folks remove the parking permit once...
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Talensnana
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Canadian registering an RV in the U.S.
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Has anyone had experience with this? I wanted to get RV insurance through Goodsam or Progressive. They don't offer for a Canadian registered vehicle but they both said as long as the RV is registered in a State they can provide coverage. I can still be a Canadian resident and travel with the RV back and f...
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TRAILERKING
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New to us RV
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We started our RV experience when we got married almost thirty years ago with our 1970 Winnebago Chieftain that we honeymooned in Estes Park. We then purchased a new 1992 custom van and popup camper that has taken us until last week when we purchased a 2002 Holiday Rambler Imperial. We are excited to...
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LifeBeganInaWinnebago
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PROFILE Picture
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Hello Everyone............simple question........How do I go about adding my Picture to my Profile? I'm a bit new here and still learning this great website. Thanks! Henry Sanchez Sacramento, CA
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hasanchez
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RV matress covers
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Newbie needs direction. New RV queen matress needs bedding. Should I get a waterproof, bug and allergen resistant matress pad cover? I'm worried that it will be hot to sleep on due to plastic. An issue? Yet, I want to protect my investment. It is stored aprox 6 mos per year in an outdoor storage pr...
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CAB
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What happened?
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My last post is now gone completely without explanation. Did I step on someone's toes?
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Blackvelvet55
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