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BiggarView · BiggarView

Saw a cartoon by Steve Moore and I'll modify it to fit the RV-Dreamers community..... Picture a baseball scoreboard... Inning 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Final NON RV People 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 RV-Dreamers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9...

WestWardHo · WestWardHo

First time I've ever seen someone hook up their truck with the slides out. Our neighbor did that this morning. Curious but I didn't think you're supposed to do that? Sherry

Howard · Howard

Hi Everyone, (http://techcrunch.com/2014/04/21/say-media-owned-blogging-platform-typepad-enters-day-5-of-on-and-off-ddos-attacks/).

French Bikers · French Bikers

Two other steps toward FT, last thursday I sold my 2010 Chevy Camaro it was almost knew only 15,000 km. Another major step in my life, as of today I'm officially retired from the RCMP. Last part of the house to be done is the family room in the basement and start to purge the stuff that we won't need, this...

BiggarView · BiggarView

Okay, this poll question is from Cindi, and I thought is was interesting enough that everybody might find this collection of first trips interesting... After you acquired the rig, outfitted it, purged your S&B or other place of residence, and otherwise eliminiated all previous material tie...

suzagoes · suzagoes

Today we had new vinyl flooring installed, and the old carpeting removed! What a huge difference! We have been living in our rv in the backyard of the house we rent since we gave our house furniture to a deserving young family at the end of march.We have another month on our lease so we are living in the bou...

earthmommy · earthmommy

I'm doing a bit of inspirational daydreaming today, and being a beach gal at heart, I can totally see myself spending lots of time on the coast. Just wondering what beach towns you've visited and found to be the most (and least!) RV friendly. Thanks!

DebbieM · DebbieM

Hi All, Good idea from Cheryl to start a new thread. Thanks to Greg & Cori/BySeaandbyLand to offer to host. You mentioned 3pm on Tues? The first gathering of the rally is from 2 - 5p, so maybe we could have a mini get-together of the "graduates" before that, maybe at 1p? I'm really look...

DebbieM · DebbieM

Wow, things are moving quickly now! We bought our 5er last week and now we have our new truck. It's a 2013 Dodge 3500HD Laramie Longhorn Dually. The house/ranch goes on the market in May, and as soon as that sells, We are OUTTA HERE!

mylittledogs · mylittledogs

My wife an I want to wish everyone a Happy Easter. Kenny & frances

NWescapee · NWescapee

As we sit here in Tucson for our final week in AZ until next winter, I'm thinking of all the things I'm not missing this spring in the Pacific NW. No mowing No weeding No moss killing (yes in Western WA you have to kill off the moss each spring or it kills your yard) No power washing the driveway No power washi...

Camper Chronicles · Camper Chronicles

I've been keeping a running list of all the things I have learned from reading people's posts and Howard's journal, and I thought I would throw it open to ask if you could go back to your former self and tell them three things...what would they be. They can be anything camping related ..not just full-ti...

suse1023 · suse1023

First let me say we LOVE living in our rv. But we are thinking of down the road in five or ten years and our exit plan. I've been doing some research and have learned that there are places which have a lost cost of living and good health care, the two most important things on our list. I'd also like a temperate...

vairman · vairman

We finally have a date to leave on our fulltiming adventure. My daughter put a deposit down on an apartment and she will be moving out on her own on July 1. We have went about our preparations in a slightly different way than most. We sold the house and moved to an apartment last year waiting to retire, whi...

RonaldNC · RonaldNC

http://news.yahoo.com/storm-topples-rvs-near-mississippis-gulf-coast-033111380.html

cherylbrv · cherylbrv

Ok, while looking up state parks and public campgrounds (particularly in NY and NJ), some of the parks have a rate listed for "RV" and another rate for "trailer". IF an RV is either a motorhome, fifth wheel or travel trailer, what are the parks considering to be a trailer?

DebbieM · DebbieM

We just bought our new 2013 Montana 3582! Yeah! We pick it up either just before or just after the Spring Rally! If it looks like we're able to get it before and we can change our flight, we'll try to change our cabin in for a campsite. Now we just need to buy the truck and sell the ranch!

Ckerr · Ckerr

Someone asked why I hadn't been around much and why I hadn't posted more about what's going on and I figured it was time to fill in the gaps. I'm still down in Mission, Texas working in Sales at Retama Village. I'm really enjoying it. I wish I was on the road more, but for right now finances just don't wor...

BiggarView · BiggarView

enjoy.... rec'd this from my grandaughter.... ex USMC married to USMC. Should have expected this, right? Brian -- Edited by biggaRView on Wednesday 16th of April 2014 07:26:17 AM

FLCoastalChick · FLCoastalChick

I did what they suggested since living in a park full time.. close your grey tank 2 days before you want to drain the black one. Well here is the one situation I didnt expect....black tank still shows full after. I called camping world (where I bought it from)...just a glitch you must not be reading it...

TRAILERKING · TRAILERKING

Experiences on border crossing between Canada/USA. Anyone have any problems or issues? The only time I crossed was from USA to Canada when I bought the coach. There wasn't any issues but it was any empty unit. Now with it full of all the goodies(tools, RV stuff, etc.) do they go through and rip it apart...

Steve and Kate · Steve and Kate

We are preparing to head out for the summer and in discussing things with our son and his wife (both police officers) they had a few tips to pass on. Perhaps they may be of benefit to some of you. We travel with our dog, but occasionally when sight seeing or running errands we will leave her in our 5th wheel...

The Bear II · The Bear II

Several years ago the city we live in passed RV parking restrictions where it is nearly impossible to park an RV in front of your house for more than a few hours. Honest folks are being penalized due to dishonest folks. Yesterday I went to Sam's Club and stood in the check out line behind two customers....

WestWardHo · WestWardHo

So I'm talking to my eldest son today and talking about how I'm going to an RV Driving School next week. The respectful son of mine asked me to offer his deepest respect & condolences to my instructor and to tell him that my son would rather teach teenage girls to drive a stick shift! He's just getting...

Sherri · Sherri

Hi All, I'm in the process of purchasing a travel trailer in ohio while I live in CA. I won't be bringing it to CA because I don't have a tow vehicle yet. I've been told that I will have to register it in CA because my DL is here. This is so expensive! Anyone have any advice or suggestions about this. Is this tr...

el Rojo and Pam · el Rojo and Pam

Pam and I would like to thank Kyle for all the help he gave us in oursearch for health insurance when we were starting our full timeadventure. We planned to use Cobra for a few months while we figuredout what policy/company would be best and started the search inFebruary before Pam's retirement to get...

Penny and Paul · Penny and Paul

As an owner of a large-ish Class A gasser with a toad, I've noticed that the prevailing layout of fuel stations has the gasoline pump lanes set perpendicular to the store/ parking, while the diesel pump lanes are set parallel to the store/ parking. Trying to negotiate 37 feet of MH and 20 feet of toad/ hi...

cherylbrv · cherylbrv

Ok, I admit I know as much about fishing as I do about RVs and trucks... which is nil, nada, nothing (although I'm learning). How many of you fish, not only for pleasure but for food? I assume such fishing is done in lakes, rivers and streams, not in the ocean. What is that type of fishing called (is that f...

jrzygrl64 · jrzygrl64

Well, after months of preparation and talk the realtor was here last night and our house is officially listed for sale! Should be on MLS Monday morning! That doesn't mean there isn't still work to do, but we have reached the point that the realtor said "it's time!". We are so very excited...

rcostes3 · rcostes3

Planning trip to Alaska for three months. Going in 25 ft. RV from Bellingham by ferry to Skagway stopping at each port for a couple of days. From Skagway driving RV to Anchorage, Denai, Fairbanks then Alcan Hywy. tot Calgary. My questions are are there any members with Alaskan Rv travel experience who...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	RV-Dreamers vs Naysayers (Preview) Saw a cartoon by Steve Moore and I'll modify it to fit the RV-Dreamers community..... Picture a baseball scoreboard... Inning 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Final NON RV People 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 RV-Dreamers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9...	BiggarView	6	1391	07:20 PM Apr 25, 2014 by BiggarView
	Hooking up truck w/slides out??? (Preview) First time I've ever seen someone hook up their truck with the slides out. Our neighbor did that this morning. Curious but I didn't think you're supposed to do that? Sherry	WestWardHo	14	1178	08:18 AM Apr 25, 2014 by Jack Mayer
	FYI - RV-Dreams Journal Is Down & Host Working On Getting It Back Up (Preview) Hi Everyone, (http://techcrunch.com/2014/04/21/say-media-owned-blogging-platform-typepad-enters-day-5-of-on-and-off-ddos-attacks/).	Howard	5	866	06:04 PM Apr 23, 2014 by Nanascots
	Status Update (Preview) Two other steps toward FT, last thursday I sold my 2010 Chevy Camaro it was almost knew only 15,000 km. Another major step in my life, as of today I'm officially retired from the RCMP. Last part of the house to be done is the family room in the basement and start to purge the stuff that we won't need, this...	French Bikers	15	1107	05:49 AM Apr 23, 2014 by French Bikers
	First Destination as FTer (Preview) Okay, this poll question is from Cindi, and I thought is was interesting enough that everybody might find this collection of first trips interesting... After you acquired the rig, outfitted it, purged your S&B or other place of residence, and otherwise eliminiated all previous material tie...	BiggarView	12	1229	09:51 AM Apr 22, 2014 by cherylbrv
	Things are really falling into place now! Cats (Preview) Today we had new vinyl flooring installed, and the old carpeting removed! What a huge difference! We have been living in our rv in the backyard of the house we rent since we gave our house furniture to a deserving young family at the end of march.We have another month on our lease so we are living in the bou...	suzagoes	4	2800	07:53 AM Apr 21, 2014 by Jo and Ben
	Best RV Friendly Beach Towns? (Preview) I'm doing a bit of inspirational daydreaming today, and being a beach gal at heart, I can totally see myself spending lots of time on the coast. Just wondering what beach towns you've visited and found to be the most (and least!) RV friendly. Thanks!	earthmommy	14	1819	08:08 PM Apr 20, 2014 by EBendana
	Class of 2014 - Pre-get-together (Preview) Hi All, Good idea from Cheryl to start a new thread. Thanks to Greg & Cori/BySeaandbyLand to offer to host. You mentioned 3pm on Tues? The first gathering of the rally is from 2 - 5p, so maybe we could have a mini get-together of the "graduates" before that, maybe at 1p? I'm really look...	DebbieM	26	1788	07:34 PM Apr 20, 2014 by EBendana
	Had to share, new truck too! (Preview) Wow, things are moving quickly now! We bought our 5er last week and now we have our new truck. It's a 2013 Dodge 3500HD Laramie Longhorn Dually. The house/ranch goes on the market in May, and as soon as that sells, We are OUTTA HERE!	DebbieM	27	1608	07:30 PM Apr 20, 2014 by EBendana
	HAPPY EASTER (Preview) My wife an I want to wish everyone a Happy Easter. Kenny & frances	mylittledogs	14	731	07:29 PM Apr 20, 2014 by VanMar
	All the things I'm not missing this spring!!! (Preview) As we sit here in Tucson for our final week in AZ until next winter, I'm thinking of all the things I'm not missing this spring in the Pacific NW. No mowing No weeding No moss killing (yes in Western WA you have to kill off the moss each spring or it kills your yard) No power washing the driveway No power washi...	NWescapee	19	1222	06:42 PM Apr 20, 2014 by NWescapee
	Lessons Learned - What are your top 3 (Preview) I've been keeping a running list of all the things I have learned from reading people's posts and Howard's journal, and I thought I would throw it open to ask if you could go back to your former self and tell them three things...what would they be. They can be anything camping related ..not just full-ti...	Camper Chronicles	28	2077	02:49 PM Apr 20, 2014 by phyllen
	ever think about leaving the USA? (Preview) First let me say we LOVE living in our rv. But we are thinking of down the road in five or ten years and our exit plan. I've been doing some research and have learned that there are places which have a lost cost of living and good health care, the two most important things on our list. I'd also like a temperate...	suse1023	22	1437	12:10 PM Apr 20, 2014 by Mark V
	It is finally happening! (Preview) We finally have a date to leave on our fulltiming adventure. My daughter put a deposit down on an apartment and she will be moving out on her own on July 1. We have went about our preparations in a slightly different way than most. We sold the house and moved to an apartment last year waiting to retire, whi...	vairman	11	803	08:08 AM Apr 20, 2014 by vairman
	Storm in Mississippi Gulf topples RV (Preview) http://news.yahoo.com/storm-topples-rvs-near-mississippis-gulf-coast-033111380.html	RonaldNC	19	1159	06:39 PM Apr 19, 2014 by kb0zke
	Dumb question - RV Site vs. Trailer Sites? (Preview) Ok, while looking up state parks and public campgrounds (particularly in NY and NJ), some of the parks have a rate listed for "RV" and another rate for "trailer". IF an RV is either a motorhome, fifth wheel or travel trailer, what are the parks considering to be a trailer?	cherylbrv	9	9869	09:31 AM Apr 19, 2014 by FastEagle
	Bought our new "home"! (Preview) We just bought our new 2013 Montana 3582! Yeah! We pick it up either just before or just after the Spring Rally! If it looks like we're able to get it before and we can change our flight, we'll try to change our cabin in for a campsite. Now we just need to buy the truck and sell the ranch!	DebbieM	30	2184	06:33 AM Apr 18, 2014 by WestWardHo
	Update -- I'm really still here... (Preview) Someone asked why I hadn't been around much and why I hadn't posted more about what's going on and I figured it was time to fill in the gaps. I'm still down in Mission, Texas working in Sales at Retama Village. I'm really enjoying it. I wish I was on the road more, but for right now finances just don't wor...	Ckerr	18	1514	05:43 AM Apr 18, 2014 by WestWardHo
	The latest in RV security... (Preview) enjoy.... rec'd this from my grandaughter.... ex USMC married to USMC. Should have expected this, right? Brian -- Edited by biggaRView on Wednesday 16th of April 2014 07:26:17 AM	BiggarView	11	1123	09:56 AM Apr 17, 2014 by suse1023
	OMG please help and all advice needed!! (Preview) I did what they suggested since living in a park full time.. close your grey tank 2 days before you want to drain the black one. Well here is the one situation I didnt expect....black tank still shows full after. I called camping world (where I bought it from)...just a glitch you must not be reading it...	FLCoastalChick	38	4318	06:17 PM Apr 15, 2014 by BiggarView
	Border Crossing! (Preview) Experiences on border crossing between Canada/USA. Anyone have any problems or issues? The only time I crossed was from USA to Canada when I bought the coach. There wasn't any issues but it was any empty unit. Now with it full of all the goodies(tools, RV stuff, etc.) do they go through and rip it apart...	TRAILERKING	29	1812	03:15 PM Apr 14, 2014 by MarkS
	Emergency Info (Preview) We are preparing to head out for the summer and in discussing things with our son and his wife (both police officers) they had a few tips to pass on. Perhaps they may be of benefit to some of you. We travel with our dog, but occasionally when sight seeing or running errands we will leave her in our 5th wheel...	Steve and Kate	8	984	02:01 PM Apr 12, 2014 by Roz
	Tired of Big City Living (Preview) Several years ago the city we live in passed RV parking restrictions where it is nearly impossible to park an RV in front of your house for more than a few hours. Honest folks are being penalized due to dishonest folks. Yesterday I went to Sam's Club and stood in the check out line behind two customers....	The Bear II	6	1015	07:58 AM Apr 10, 2014 by Dave and Denise
	Going to RV Driving School..... (Preview) So I'm talking to my eldest son today and talking about how I'm going to an RV Driving School next week. The respectful son of mine asked me to offer his deepest respect & condolences to my instructor and to tell him that my son would rather teach teenage girls to drive a stick shift! He's just getting...	WestWardHo	33	2176	07:35 PM Apr 9, 2014 by WestWardHo
	buying a travel trailer in another state (Preview) Hi All, I'm in the process of purchasing a travel trailer in ohio while I live in CA. I won't be bringing it to CA because I don't have a tow vehicle yet. I've been told that I will have to register it in CA because my DL is here. This is so expensive! Anyone have any advice or suggestions about this. Is this tr...	Sherri	14	1756	08:40 PM Apr 7, 2014 by MarkS
	A Big Thank You to RVerhealthinsurance.com! (Preview) Pam and I would like to thank Kyle for all the help he gave us in oursearch for health insurance when we were starting our full timeadventure. We planned to use Cobra for a few months while we figuredout what policy/company would be best and started the search inFebruary before Pam's retirement to get...	el Rojo and Pam	3	817	06:26 PM Apr 7, 2014 by jrzygrl64
	Diesel Conspiracy (Preview) As an owner of a large-ish Class A gasser with a toad, I've noticed that the prevailing layout of fuel stations has the gasoline pump lanes set perpendicular to the store/ parking, while the diesel pump lanes are set parallel to the store/ parking. Trying to negotiate 37 feet of MH and 20 feet of toad/ hi...	Penny and Paul	8	1014	01:50 PM Apr 7, 2014 by Old Snipe
	Fishing (Preview) Ok, I admit I know as much about fishing as I do about RVs and trucks... which is nil, nada, nothing (although I'm learning). How many of you fish, not only for pleasure but for food? I assume such fishing is done in lakes, rivers and streams, not in the ocean. What is that type of fishing called (is that f...	cherylbrv	26	1840	01:22 PM Apr 7, 2014 by Lucky Mike
	House is listed - send quick sale mojo our way! (Preview) Well, after months of preparation and talk the realtor was here last night and our house is officially listed for sale! Should be on MLS Monday morning! That doesn't mean there isn't still work to do, but we have reached the point that the realtor said "it's time!". We are so very excited...	jrzygrl64	23	1159	06:02 PM Apr 6, 2014 by cherylbrv
	Trip to Alaska (Preview) Planning trip to Alaska for three months. Going in 25 ft. RV from Bellingham by ferry to Skagway stopping at each port for a couple of days. From Skagway driving RV to Anchorage, Denai, Fairbanks then Alcan Hywy. tot Calgary. My questions are are there any members with Alaskan Rv travel experience who...	rcostes3	11	1282	10:53 PM Apr 5, 2014 by rcostes3
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