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LMonty · LMonty

I've read and watched this forum and blogs for three years, now. I research RVs constantly. I have tent-camped and hammock-camped, but I've never spent the night in an RV. I never comment on the forum, because I really have no experience to share. But, finally, it's beginning. I listed a LaZBoy an...

Camper Chronicles · Camper Chronicles

Started this in another thread but moving it over here... I have seen a major personality shift since we bought the fifth wheel which really surprises me. I've never been the best housekeeper..in fact I'll admit it I was a bit of a slob. But because I am a bit claustrophobic I am obsessively cleaning...

Russ Ranger · Russ Ranger

Time flies by quickly. We've just completed our first year of travels. We've made it about 2/3 of the way around the USA and turned West on the 8th of July heading back to Washington state. Another 3,000 miles and we will be back for a short visit and than will begin again. As everyone else mentions, we...

The Bear II · The Bear II

Over the 4th of July weekend spotted a brand new 40+ foot Prevost Bus Motorcoach. Beautiful paint scheme (goldtones) and it was equipped with all of the goodies. Unfortunately didn't have time to get over to see it up close and talk with the owner before they left the RV Resort. Like a Lamborghini is m...

Joe_Camper · Joe_Camper

We are getting sooo close and it is almost scary! I've taken the next two weeks off from work to get things done! We close on the house on the 21st of July. We plan to move into the RV in our back yard about the 13th, then move to a local campground on the 16th. All of the stuff we are storing will be picked up on th...

WestWardHo · WestWardHo

I had an interesting email from good friends, Ruth & Dale (NWescapees), this morning asking how we're handling family time on an extended basis as they are back in their prior home area and their schedules are frantic. It got me thinking and it's true, this lifestyle spoils you with peace and quie...

WestWardHo · WestWardHo

What an interesting concept! Prototype only so far but will be in production by the end of the year. Already taking orders and will customize as much or as little as you want. Floorplan and interior pictures to be on the website in the next couple of days. MSRP for the 5th wheels will be $170,000 to $770,...

Rob_Fla · Rob_Fla

We made a deal yesterday on a Redwood 38FL. We traded in our Jayco Pinnacle for a Front Living Redwood 5er. There was nothing wrong with our Pinnacle, it has been a great 5th Wheel (we just completed a 10,000 mile problem free cross country trip), but the time and the deal was right for us so we made the move...

Rob_Fla · Rob_Fla

We picked up our Redwood 38FL this weekend. Now we have to learn how to work all the new systems and start the mods to make our "Home on Wheels" ours. The Redwood towed well but with the Trail Air Tri Glide Pin Box it was a little high in the front, I need to lower our hitch in the truck on notch / s...

DixieRose · DixieRose

Full timing family of 3 looking for a place to park a 32' single slide out travel trailer for a few months. Can pay a lil' space rent and our utilities (or our share of them). We are cash-strapped but rich in spirit and skills with which to barter/trade for space rent. Don't wanna be a burden on anyone or lea...

pheasantplucker · pheasantplucker

I'm not sure if this is the right place for this question but here goes. We will begin fulltiming next January and have been considering the Good Sam extended warranties for the rv and the truck. Does anyone have experience with this program or can you reccommend others to look at? Thanks!

vairman · vairman

We had visions of the first night of fulltiming that had us sipping champagne and quietly watching the sunset. Just the two of us finally!!! Well that didn't quite work out. My son and grandson were visiting in the area and "stopped by" and before we knew it we were running around after a 15...

Terry and Jo · Terry and Jo

I awoke this morning with the knowledge that I had to get up and go for a doctor's appointment. No, it isn't what one might think; I just have a bad rash caused by eczema which needs a shot to get rid of it. However, at the doctor's office, we learned that our previous doctor, one that we had gone to for 20 yea...

NWescapee · NWescapee

Well, we wanted some cheap camping in between some very expensive WA state park camping and the Tulallip Casino in Marysville WA seemed like a good choice. We've never casino camped before, we were here just 2 weeks after getting solar installed, and we wanted to test how well everything worked. Pro...

Joe_Camper · Joe_Camper

Is there a mail forwarding service in South Dakota that uses modern electronic systems where you can see all of your mail online? I know if Florida, you can see scans of each piece of mail and check trash, send, open and scan, etc. It seems that the SD services are pretty much going to be telephone or email...

MarkS · MarkS

We all love RVing, it's a wonderful way to pass the time and relax. However, as wonderful as it is, RVing has it's dark moments. For example, regardless of how urgent your schedule is, there is no such thing as a quick chat between two RVers who have just met. I have believed this for a long time but, I prove...

cherylbrv · cherylbrv

I'm really, really exhausted; it has been a very long day. I wrote about it in my blog and am cutting & pasting here (except for the photo), so please forgive me if you follow the blog and are reading the same thing twice! This day was certainly full of challenges!!! Let's see, where do I begin? We w...

The Sages · The Sages

Hi there everyone! I have only posted a few times. Hubby and I have been fulltiming for about 2 months now, but our current summer seasonal location lacks internet service, so that is why I have been MIA. We are located in Vicksburg MI at Oak Shores resort. A small rv campground with about 12 seasonals, a...

cherylbrv · cherylbrv

The roof resealing is complete, so we leave this campground tomorrow. It will be the first time we get to hitch up on our own, without supervision. Really NOT looking forward to it, and hoping the road (I-75 then I-10 from Orlando to Lynn Haven, FL) is straight forward with no low overpasses. We don't...

cherylbrv · cherylbrv

All the misadventures are being noted on my blog, but I thought I'd share this -- while getting ready to pack up yesterday, I dislocated my hip again! It's the 3rd time in 2 years and the 2nd time in 3 months. Gotta figure out a solution.

TRAILERKING · TRAILERKING

Yes our crappy Saskatchewan roads....... We were coming back from North Dakota and between Estevan and Midale the roads are so rough. I was driving 55MPH and was met by a 1-ton dually just givin' er. When his truck hit some of the roughness in the road huge dirt lumps fell off from under his truck. When th...

TRAILERKING · TRAILERKING

I know I asked in a previous thread about MINOT, ND. Now I ask about BISMARK, ND. Have any of you been there for stays and excursions with an RV? I was looking and seems like the KOA is decent. I want to go this weekend for four nights. I am going to pull the car on the dolly so we have something to tool around in....

French Bikers · French Bikers

To make a short story we are booked on the auto train from Lorton, VA to Sanford,FL. I need to find a short term parking lot, need to be secured. I will leave my pick-up truck and 14 ' open motorcycle trailer, we are leaving Lorton with our motorcycles on the train. I need a place from july 24th to august 11th...

BenMary · BenMary

We are ready to get moving. The goal is to get to Washington state (eventually, no hurry) from Texas. The problem - we don't want to jump back and forth. We want to make a jump, hang out for a while and really experience the area, then make another jump. Neither one of us like the cold and so we have been searc...

Ravenlotus · Ravenlotus

I finally have some baby pics up on our blog. Sorry it's taken so long. We have been without reliable internet for awhile. But check them out. Our little Malachi will be 2 months on Thursday.

Joe_Camper · Joe_Camper

22 days before the closing and I get mail saying our flood insurance is cancelled due to non payment! Wells Fargo gets money from me to pay that out of escrow and they did not pay it. And, to make matters worse, I see a tropical storm forming off the coast of South Carolina! Due to our location, this house c...

cherylbrv · cherylbrv

For those of you signed up there, do you continue to update your location each time you move? It's really a great way for us to try to meet!

PIEERE · PIEERE

I am contemplating as my health situation has me stationary for a spell sitting on the side line and sand-bagging. I don't feel as I have enough to share or contribute to the group now. If you want contact me at the email address with my profile. Pieere

The Junkman · The Junkman

I know some are making flyers and books to sell.. and are businesses .. Seems like a good source of income.. But I think the majority of the people don't make money off Blogs? or do they? Recently there was a discussion about a " need" for information..for rving.. And I thought maybe this l...

granny · granny

Has anyone stayed around Augusta Georgia? We are going through there in August for just one night

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	And so it begins (Preview) I've read and watched this forum and blogs for three years, now. I research RVs constantly. I have tent-camped and hammock-camped, but I've never spent the night in an RV. I never comment on the forum, because I really have no experience to share. But, finally, it's beginning. I listed a LaZBoy an...	LMonty	6	1018	07:35 PM Jul 13, 2014 by marianne57
	Personality changes when spending a lot of time in your RV (Preview) Started this in another thread but moving it over here... I have seen a major personality shift since we bought the fifth wheel which really surprises me. I've never been the best housekeeper..in fact I'll admit it I was a bit of a slob. But because I am a bit claustrophobic I am obsessively cleaning...	Camper Chronicles	14	1315	02:06 PM Jul 12, 2014 by WestWardHo
	First Year Anniversary for the Ranger's (Preview) Time flies by quickly. We've just completed our first year of travels. We've made it about 2/3 of the way around the USA and turned West on the 8th of July heading back to Washington state. Another 3,000 miles and we will be back for a short visit and than will begin again. As everyone else mentions, we...	Russ Ranger	8	914	02:14 PM Jul 11, 2014 by Camper Chronicles
	I'm So Jealous (Preview) Over the 4th of July weekend spotted a brand new 40+ foot Prevost Bus Motorcoach. Beautiful paint scheme (goldtones) and it was equipped with all of the goodies. Unfortunately didn't have time to get over to see it up close and talk with the owner before they left the RV Resort. Like a Lamborghini is m...	The Bear II	9	1176	11:58 AM Jul 11, 2014 by The Bear II
	Getting sooo close! (Preview) We are getting sooo close and it is almost scary! I've taken the next two weeks off from work to get things done! We close on the house on the 21st of July. We plan to move into the RV in our back yard about the 13th, then move to a local campground on the 16th. All of the stuff we are storing will be picked up on th...	Joe_Camper	10	920	09:23 AM Jul 11, 2014 by NWescapee
	Returning to prior home location fatigue (Preview) I had an interesting email from good friends, Ruth & Dale (NWescapees), this morning asking how we're handling family time on an extended basis as they are back in their prior home area and their schedules are frantic. It got me thinking and it's true, this lifestyle spoils you with peace and quie...	WestWardHo	11	1128	02:09 PM Jul 10, 2014 by Wildrose Acres
	Carbon Fiber Trailers and 5th wheels (Preview) What an interesting concept! Prototype only so far but will be in production by the end of the year. Already taking orders and will customize as much or as little as you want. Floorplan and interior pictures to be on the website in the next couple of days. MSRP for the 5th wheels will be $170,000 to $770,...	WestWardHo	12	1552	09:01 PM Jul 9, 2014 by BiggarView
	Redwood 5th Wheel (Preview) We made a deal yesterday on a Redwood 38FL. We traded in our Jayco Pinnacle for a Front Living Redwood 5er. There was nothing wrong with our Pinnacle, it has been a great 5th Wheel (we just completed a 10,000 mile problem free cross country trip), but the time and the deal was right for us so we made the move...	Rob_Fla	10	2006	08:26 AM Jul 9, 2014 by 0nTheRoad
	Picked up our 38FL this weekend (Preview) We picked up our Redwood 38FL this weekend. Now we have to learn how to work all the new systems and start the mods to make our "Home on Wheels" ours. The Redwood towed well but with the Trail Air Tri Glide Pin Box it was a little high in the front, I need to lower our hitch in the truck on notch / s...	Rob_Fla	7	774	07:27 AM Jul 8, 2014 by WestWardHo
	looking for a place to park near Albuquerque, NM (Preview) Full timing family of 3 looking for a place to park a 32' single slide out travel trailer for a few months. Can pay a lil' space rent and our utilities (or our share of them). We are cash-strapped but rich in spirit and skills with which to barter/trade for space rent. Don't wanna be a burden on anyone or lea...	DixieRose	2	702	07:09 PM Jul 7, 2014 by DixieRose
	Rv extended warranties (Preview) I'm not sure if this is the right place for this question but here goes. We will begin fulltiming next January and have been considering the Good Sam extended warranties for the rv and the truck. Does anyone have experience with this program or can you reccommend others to look at? Thanks!	pheasantplucker	19	1243	01:39 PM Jul 7, 2014 by The Junkman
	First FT night not exactly what we planned (Preview) We had visions of the first night of fulltiming that had us sipping champagne and quietly watching the sunset. Just the two of us finally!!! Well that didn't quite work out. My son and grandson were visiting in the area and "stopped by" and before we knew it we were running around after a 15...	vairman	2	748	12:11 PM Jul 7, 2014 by lindy
	Well, It Has Finally Happened to Me (Preview) I awoke this morning with the knowledge that I had to get up and go for a doctor's appointment. No, it isn't what one might think; I just have a bad rash caused by eczema which needs a shot to get rid of it. However, at the doctor's office, we learned that our previous doctor, one that we had gone to for 20 yea...	Terry and Jo	36	1478	07:29 PM Jul 6, 2014 by Bob and Cheri
	Casino Camping - our first experience! (Preview) Well, we wanted some cheap camping in between some very expensive WA state park camping and the Tulallip Casino in Marysville WA seemed like a good choice. We've never casino camped before, we were here just 2 weeks after getting solar installed, and we wanted to test how well everything worked. Pro...	NWescapee	12	1456	01:47 PM Jul 6, 2014 by Sushidog
	SD Mail services (Preview) Is there a mail forwarding service in South Dakota that uses modern electronic systems where you can see all of your mail online? I know if Florida, you can see scans of each piece of mail and check trash, send, open and scan, etc. It seems that the SD services are pretty much going to be telephone or email...	Joe_Camper	7	751	10:37 AM Jul 6, 2014 by mylittledogs
	The Dark Side of RVing (Preview) We all love RVing, it's a wonderful way to pass the time and relax. However, as wonderful as it is, RVing has it's dark moments. For example, regardless of how urgent your schedule is, there is no such thing as a quick chat between two RVers who have just met. I have believed this for a long time but, I prove...	MarkS	21	2621	07:07 PM Jul 5, 2014 by MarkS
	First day out (Preview) I'm really, really exhausted; it has been a very long day. I wrote about it in my blog and am cutting & pasting here (except for the photo), so please forgive me if you follow the blog and are reading the same thing twice! This day was certainly full of challenges!!! Let's see, where do I begin? We w...	cherylbrv	13	1268	05:48 PM Jul 5, 2014 by Joe_Camper
	one heck of a storm (Preview) Hi there everyone! I have only posted a few times. Hubby and I have been fulltiming for about 2 months now, but our current summer seasonal location lacks internet service, so that is why I have been MIA. We are located in Vicksburg MI at Oak Shores resort. A small rv campground with about 12 seasonals, a...	The Sages	8	1118	05:22 AM Jul 5, 2014 by WestWardHo
	Going solo tomorrow (Preview) The roof resealing is complete, so we leave this campground tomorrow. It will be the first time we get to hitch up on our own, without supervision. Really NOT looking forward to it, and hoping the road (I-75 then I-10 from Orlando to Lynn Haven, FL) is straight forward with no low overpasses. We don't...	cherylbrv	4	893	02:31 AM Jul 5, 2014 by Joe_Camper
	My latest adventure (Preview) All the misadventures are being noted on my blog, but I thought I'd share this -- while getting ready to pack up yesterday, I dislocated my hip again! It's the 3rd time in 2 years and the 2nd time in 3 months. Gotta figure out a solution.	cherylbrv	1	450	08:45 PM Jul 4, 2014 by PD CFK
	Poor Roads................ (Preview) Yes our crappy Saskatchewan roads....... We were coming back from North Dakota and between Estevan and Midale the roads are so rough. I was driving 55MPH and was met by a 1-ton dually just givin' er. When his truck hit some of the roughness in the road huge dirt lumps fell off from under his truck. When th...	TRAILERKING	2	632	10:38 PM Jul 2, 2014 by TRAILERKING
	BISMARCK, ND KOA CAMPING SHOPPING BISMARCK ND (Preview) I know I asked in a previous thread about MINOT, ND. Now I ask about BISMARK, ND. Have any of you been there for stays and excursions with an RV? I was looking and seems like the KOA is decent. I want to go this weekend for four nights. I am going to pull the car on the dolly so we have something to tool around in....	TRAILERKING	14	6234	08:34 AM Jul 2, 2014 by TRAILERKING
	Need a short term parking Urgent (Preview) To make a short story we are booked on the auto train from Lorton, VA to Sanford,FL. I need to find a short term parking lot, need to be secured. I will leave my pick-up truck and 14 ' open motorcycle trailer, we are leaving Lorton with our motorcycles on the train. I need a place from july 24th to august 11th...	French Bikers	7	752	08:53 AM Jul 1, 2014 by French Bikers
	Can you winter north of Texas? (Preview) We are ready to get moving. The goal is to get to Washington state (eventually, no hurry) from Texas. The problem - we don't want to jump back and forth. We want to make a jump, hang out for a while and really experience the area, then make another jump. Neither one of us like the cold and so we have been searc...	BenMary	18	1138	10:11 PM Jun 30, 2014 by NWescapee
	Finally Baby Pics. (Preview) I finally have some baby pics up on our blog. Sorry it's taken so long. We have been without reliable internet for awhile. But check them out. Our little Malachi will be 2 months on Thursday.	Ravenlotus	0	410	03:09 PM Jun 30, 2014 by Ravenlotus
	Wells Fargo again! (Preview) 22 days before the closing and I get mail saying our flood insurance is cancelled due to non payment! Wells Fargo gets money from me to pay that out of escrow and they did not pay it. And, to make matters worse, I see a tropical storm forming off the coast of South Carolina! Due to our location, this house c...	Joe_Camper	4	703	05:15 PM Jun 29, 2014 by Joe_Camper
	Are you still using RVillage? (Preview) For those of you signed up there, do you continue to update your location each time you move? It's really a great way for us to try to meet!	cherylbrv	15	1236	01:40 AM Jun 28, 2014 by phyllen
	Hanging up the Keys! (Preview) I am contemplating as my health situation has me stationary for a spell sitting on the side line and sand-bagging. I don't feel as I have enough to share or contribute to the group now. If you want contact me at the email address with my profile. Pieere	PIEERE	17	1322	07:31 PM Jun 25, 2014 by Jo and Ben
	Why do so many people have Blogs? Is it income? (Preview) I know some are making flyers and books to sell.. and are businesses .. Seems like a good source of income.. But I think the majority of the people don't make money off Blogs? or do they? Recently there was a discussion about a " need" for information..for rving.. And I thought maybe this l...	The Junkman	33	1658	01:34 PM Jun 24, 2014 by The Junkman
	Rv park near Augusta Georgia (Preview) Has anyone stayed around Augusta Georgia? We are going through there in August for just one night	granny	2	466	08:00 PM Jun 23, 2014 by bjoyce
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