Pursuing Hobbies and Interests On The Road - RV-Dreams Community Forum

FreeToRoam · FreeToRoam

In my old age, I've become terribly interested in photography; but, I find I don't have even the elementary skills necessary to be good at this. I greatly admire the beautiful pictures many of you post on your blogs and so I'd like to pick your brains..so to speak...about some things. I already have a...

TwoTiredTeachers · TwoTiredTeachers

We seldom go anywhere without our Kindles. My question is this. What do you read while you're gone? My tastes are rather broad. I enjoy Christian fiction, John Grishom, both Jonathan and Faye Kellerman, and Patricia Cornwell. In the Christian Fiction, I loved the Baxter series by Karen Kingsb...

CJSX2fromCT · CJSX2fromCT

https://www.facebook.com/WFSB3/videos/10156206197569197/?t=884

Old_Man · Old_Man

Just getting started, trying to decide what 'scope to get, leaning toward a 125mm Meade Makutsov Cassegrain model. I like Meade scopes, so far.

jcordar2 · jcordar2

Does anyone get together and form small acoustic groups or even a band while ft rv living?

Camper Chronicles · Camper Chronicles

I am looking for a woman's hiking boot that has ankle support and works for a wide foot and high arch. I want lightweight and material that breathes. Anyone with this foot type using a particular brand? It's a big investment so want to make sure I get it right. Trace

Cowdog353 · Cowdog353

Are there any other Ham Radio Operators that frequent the Rv-dreams forum? Have been licensed for a long time but have been inactive. Getting set up to become more active in the near future. Any nets or check-in frequencies that maybe of interest to the traveling RV'er? thanks, 73's Jim KM5J

NWescapee · NWescapee

Just wondering if anyone else has noticed how lacking in trail manners people are these days. Is it just me? We're in the Zion area right now and I've never seen such a lack of consideration for other hikers, not paying attention if someone is coming up faster and might want to pass, uphill / downhill p...

mds1 · mds1

We decided to get an inflatable Kayak to be used on flat water, easy rivers and light fishing. Does anyone have a recommendation for a life vest? Under $80 would be our budget.

lutheria · lutheria

Hey all you sewists! I am trying to get ready to go full timing and want to take my sewing with me. I do mostly doll clothes and a few kitchen type items, but I haven't figured out how to store fabric. Of course I know I can't take my whole stash, but would like to be able to take a good selection of fabrics. I kno...

KD · KD

We are voracious readers (and haven't begun fulltiming yet, but will be within a couple months). I now use my public library. I don't purchase books very often as I read so much. Any suggestions for on-the-road access to books? Thanks, Karen

Lucky Larry · Lucky Larry

No.1 on mine was watch a shuttle launch (scratch). 2 was jump out of a perfectly good airplane wearing a parachute but too old (scratch). Still have the main ones - ride the Canadian Pacific from Montreal to Vancouver - Caribbean cruise - Grand Canyon - listen to a major orchestra perform live. Knocked...

Raytronx · Raytronx

Posted on my blog 2012 Top Ten Landscape Photos Lets see some of yours. Ray -- Edited by Raytronx on Friday 21st of December 2012 04:25:09 PM

Someday · Someday

One of the things I love to do when it's a little too miserable to spend a lot of time outside, or in the evenings, not being very much into TV is Jigsaws, typically minimum 1000 pieces and up. Once you've sorted out your pieces the last thing you want to do is have to sort them all out again and again and agai...

BiggarView · BiggarView

Okay I think this may be a longshot, but are there any RR modellers on the forum? I am weighing whether to downsize my hobby or just sell it all and switch to another interest. My vision is to build a modular set-up that could be broken down for storage (if available in an RV or perhaps a toy hauler, though w...

NWescapee · NWescapee

We had been thinking about doing a little kayaking in our Sea Eagle this weekend on the Lake Mohave reservoir (Part of Lake Mead National Rec Area) and with a little research I found that all vessels, including inflatable kayaks, needed a decal showing that it has been inspected for AIS. The closes...

NWescapee · NWescapee

I've been scrapbooking for 15+ years now and it's my creative outlet. I really had resigned myself to digital scrapbooking for FT RV'ing, but am having lots of second thoughts on that. I will continue to work full time and since I work on the computer all day, really could not bring myself to transfer m...

NWescapee · NWescapee

Today, as we loaded up our bikes, after removing the bike rack from the 5th wheel, re-installing it onto the truck, loading the bikes back onto it and driving 35 minutes to the trailhead, I was lamenting the fact that we haven't done a good job finding more campgrounds with easily accessible bike tra...

NWescapee · NWescapee

When we arrived in N. CA as we unloaded our bikes, anticipating a couple of good rides along the American River Trail we discovered Dale's tire was needing to be replaced. A little over 2 years on the road and the original tires that came with our bicycles were showing bad signs of wear. So, after a littl...

2fortheroad · 2fortheroad

I purchased a Minelab Xterra 705 a month or so ago. Have only found around $5.00 in clad a toy car, and a whole lot of junk, mostly pull tabs. We are spending the winter in our SnB in Idaho Brrrrrr, so I don't get out detecting as much as I would like. I am still trying to learn the detector, so have only hit t...

cavalry6869 · cavalry6869

When I have been seasonal for several years I operated almost every week or weekend we spent there. Now that we have been mobile more I haven't operated so much. I am planning on being more active on the road. I have used my Outbacker OB-8 with the Outpost base most of the time. There have been a number...

Rhawk · Rhawk

Flippin’ RVs premieres on Wednesday, Sept. 3 at 8 ET/7 CT on GAC. Episode is called Big Trouble with Tiny Trailers! Anna and Justin Scribner from Flyte Camp Vintage Trailer Restorations rescue and restore cool vintage trailers found scouring the back roads of America. View a Flippin’ RVs sneak p...

Caseydee · Caseydee

I've read the previous posts re working on stained glass at studios in various campgrounds, but I'm wondering if any of you have been able to work out a system where you can take all your supplies with you in the rv and are able to work with your glass projects onsite. At home, I have a workshop room in the b...

lgaston4 · lgaston4

This falls under the "dreams" category as we don't have any means to camp at the moment! But I do own a longarm, and got to thinking that if we got a toy hauler and fit it out to carry my longarm, I could take work while at a site, and finish it there before I leave. Would I get any business? I do e...

Leee · Leee

I love to silversmith and was wonder if anyone out there was able to continue such a hobby in a rv.

Trabuco · Trabuco

In reading over the many different blogs I have noticed a few motorcycle enthusiasts out there on the highway. If you wouldn't mind posting what you ride and how you transport it. We will go fulltiming next year and we're still trying to decide between a DP and 5er. Once we get into fulltiming it would be...

LibertyLinda · LibertyLinda

After selling our kayaks over a year ago in preparation for fulltiming, then my whining all summer about missing kayaking, then seeing the inflatables demonstrated at the Spring Rally - we caved and went back and got kayaks again. This time we got them much shorter: mine is 2 ft. shorter than the one I h...

SnowGypsy · SnowGypsy

I really can't give up having a sewing machine and the one I have weighs a ton, at least. I do have one of the very cheap little ones by Singer but it is less than impressive. I want something smaller, lightweight and it doesn't need to do that much but it needs to do a decent job when stitching so no one woul...

Mrs Rheiny1 · Mrs Rheiny1

Greg has some minor mobility issues, so we are looking at purchasing a folding electric bike for him to use for getting aroung at the RV parks. Has anyone tried these? Any feedback appreciated. I would be getting just a regular folding bike for myself ( I need the exercise, lol). We plan on storing both i...

NWescapee · NWescapee

We have a Porta Boat with the sail attachment option. Bought it a little over 2 years ago, used it our first summer a few times when we were on vacation and it's stayed on the back patio since then. We had it mounted on the roof of our TT, now we've upgraded to a 5v'er. However, even with the TT we found the t...

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	Question For the Photographers Out There (Preview) In my old age, I've become terribly interested in photography; but, I find I don't have even the elementary skills necessary to be good at this. I greatly admire the beautiful pictures many of you post on your blogs and so I'd like to pick your brains..so to speak...about some things. I already have a...	FreeToRoam	40	5765	11:19 AM Jan 16, 2019 by olderthandirt
	What are you reading? (Preview) We seldom go anywhere without our Kindles. My question is this. What do you read while you're gone? My tastes are rather broad. I enjoy Christian fiction, John Grishom, both Jonathan and Faye Kellerman, and Patricia Cornwell. In the Christian Fiction, I loved the Baxter series by Karen Kingsb...	TwoTiredTeachers	10	1709	06:01 PM Jan 15, 2019 by vannchan
	Oops..... (Preview) https://www.facebook.com/WFSB3/videos/10156206197569197/?t=884	CJSX2fromCT	0	344	04:10 AM Mar 16, 2018 by CJSX2fromCT
	Astronomy (Preview) Just getting started, trying to decide what 'scope to get, leaning toward a 125mm Meade Makutsov Cassegrain model. I like Meade scopes, so far.	Old_Man	2	520	04:56 PM Mar 3, 2018 by Old_Man
	music (Preview) Does anyone get together and form small acoustic groups or even a band while ft rv living?	jcordar2	8	1806	02:12 PM Feb 4, 2018 by Old_Man
	Hiking boot suggestions (closed) (Preview) I am looking for a woman's hiking boot that has ankle support and works for a wide foot and high arch. I want lightweight and material that breathes. Anyone with this foot type using a particular brand? It's a big investment so want to make sure I get it right. Trace	Camper Chronicles	20	3725	06:38 AM Jan 14, 2018 by carolinakids
	Ham Radio Operators (Preview) Are there any other Ham Radio Operators that frequent the Rv-dreams forum? Have been licensed for a long time but have been inactive. Getting set up to become more active in the near future. Any nets or check-in frequencies that maybe of interest to the traveling RV'er? thanks, 73's Jim KM5J	Cowdog353	21	4366	01:59 PM Nov 8, 2017 by Danny and Cheryl
	Hiking ettiquette - is it dead?? (Preview) Just wondering if anyone else has noticed how lacking in trail manners people are these days. Is it just me? We're in the Zion area right now and I've never seen such a lack of consideration for other hikers, not paying attention if someone is coming up faster and might want to pass, uphill / downhill p...	NWescapee	8	1236	04:42 PM Apr 13, 2017 by The Bear II
	Life Vest for Inflatable Kayak (Preview) We decided to get an inflatable Kayak to be used on flat water, easy rivers and light fishing. Does anyone have a recommendation for a life vest? Under $80 would be our budget.	mds1	4	1709	07:13 PM Sep 5, 2016 by Dranoel
	Storing and organizing fabric sewing storage (Preview) Hey all you sewists! I am trying to get ready to go full timing and want to take my sewing with me. I do mostly doll clothes and a few kitchen type items, but I haven't figured out how to store fabric. Of course I know I can't take my whole stash, but would like to be able to take a good selection of fabrics. I kno...	lutheria	2	1279	11:44 AM Jul 28, 2016 by The Bear II
	Reading ( 1 2 ) (closed) (Preview) We are voracious readers (and haven't begun fulltiming yet, but will be within a couple months). I now use my public library. I don't purchase books very often as I read so much. Any suggestions for on-the-road access to books? Thanks, Karen	KD	54	18047	08:43 AM Jul 11, 2016 by kl0verleaf
	Bucket List (Preview) No.1 on mine was watch a shuttle launch (scratch). 2 was jump out of a perfectly good airplane wearing a parachute but too old (scratch). Still have the main ones - ride the Canadian Pacific from Montreal to Vancouver - Caribbean cruise - Grand Canyon - listen to a major orchestra perform live. Knocked...	Lucky Larry	5	1789	07:49 PM May 27, 2016 by Trikester
	My favorite photos from 2012 RV travels (Preview) Posted on my blog 2012 Top Ten Landscape Photos Lets see some of yours. Ray -- Edited by Raytronx on Friday 21st of December 2012 04:25:09 PM	Raytronx	12	3481	11:01 PM Dec 29, 2015 by PS5039
	Jigsaw Addicts Best Tricks To Transport On Moving Days (Preview) One of the things I love to do when it's a little too miserable to spend a lot of time outside, or in the evenings, not being very much into TV is Jigsaws, typically minimum 1000 pieces and up. Once you've sorted out your pieces the last thing you want to do is have to sort them all out again and again and agai...	Someday	5	1435	01:57 PM Dec 28, 2015 by Someday
	Calling all (mobile) model railroaders... (Preview) Okay I think this may be a longshot, but are there any RR modellers on the forum? I am weighing whether to downsize my hobby or just sell it all and switch to another interest. My vision is to build a modular set-up that could be broken down for storage (if available in an RV or perhaps a toy hauler, though w...	BiggarView	28	3995	07:25 AM Dec 28, 2015 by BiggarView
	Inflatable Kayaks - Aquatic Invasive Species inspections (Preview) We had been thinking about doing a little kayaking in our Sea Eagle this weekend on the Lake Mohave reservoir (Part of Lake Mead National Rec Area) and with a little research I found that all vessels, including inflatable kayaks, needed a decal showing that it has been inspected for AIS. The closes...	NWescapee	9	2215	05:18 PM Nov 9, 2015 by ticat900
	Scrapbooking - not going digital (Preview) I've been scrapbooking for 15+ years now and it's my creative outlet. I really had resigned myself to digital scrapbooking for FT RV'ing, but am having lots of second thoughts on that. I will continue to work full time and since I work on the computer all day, really could not bring myself to transfer m...	NWescapee	18	3450	09:54 PM Oct 30, 2015 by Julie and Ray
	Bicycle Trails - easily accessible from campgrounds (Preview) Today, as we loaded up our bikes, after removing the bike rack from the 5th wheel, re-installing it onto the truck, loading the bikes back onto it and driving 35 minutes to the trailhead, I was lamenting the fact that we haven't done a good job finding more campgrounds with easily accessible bike tra...	NWescapee	5	1723	02:58 PM Oct 5, 2015 by Fergizmo
	Bicyclists - replacing bike tires (Preview) When we arrived in N. CA as we unloaded our bikes, anticipating a couple of good rides along the American River Trail we discovered Dale's tire was needing to be replaced. A little over 2 years on the road and the original tires that came with our bicycles were showing bad signs of wear. So, after a littl...	NWescapee	0	1113	07:35 PM Sep 29, 2015 by NWescapee
	Metal Detecting (Preview) I purchased a Minelab Xterra 705 a month or so ago. Have only found around $5.00 in clad a toy car, and a whole lot of junk, mostly pull tabs. We are spending the winter in our SnB in Idaho Brrrrrr, so I don't get out detecting as much as I would like. I am still trying to learn the detector, so have only hit t...	2fortheroad	21	5483	07:25 PM Jun 5, 2015 by floridabound
	How often do you operate your HF radio in campgrounds? (Preview) When I have been seasonal for several years I operated almost every week or weekend we spent there. Now that we have been mobile more I haven't operated so much. I am planning on being more active on the road. I have used my Outbacker OB-8 with the Outpost base most of the time. There have been a number...	cavalry6869	2	1536	10:02 PM Nov 21, 2014 by NorCal Dan
	RV Restoration (Preview) Flippin’ RVs premieres on Wednesday, Sept. 3 at 8 ET/7 CT on GAC. Episode is called Big Trouble with Tiny Trailers! Anna and Justin Scribner from Flyte Camp Vintage Trailer Restorations rescue and restore cool vintage trailers found scouring the back roads of America. View a Flippin’ RVs sneak p...	Rhawk	7	1900	06:47 PM Sep 5, 2014 by GENECOP
	Stained Glass---Working out of the RV (Preview) I've read the previous posts re working on stained glass at studios in various campgrounds, but I'm wondering if any of you have been able to work out a system where you can take all your supplies with you in the rv and are able to work with your glass projects onsite. At home, I have a workshop room in the b...	Caseydee	9	3916	11:32 AM Jul 26, 2014 by Laurie Jo
	Longarm in toy hauler (Preview) This falls under the "dreams" category as we don't have any means to camp at the moment! But I do own a longarm, and got to thinking that if we got a toy hauler and fit it out to carry my longarm, I could take work while at a site, and finish it there before I leave. Would I get any business? I do e...	lgaston4	2	1646	01:50 PM Jul 8, 2014 by bjoyce
	Silversmithing (Preview) I love to silversmith and was wonder if anyone out there was able to continue such a hobby in a rv.	Leee	6	1800	07:48 AM Jul 1, 2014 by Judy L
	Mortorcycling (Preview) In reading over the many different blogs I have noticed a few motorcycle enthusiasts out there on the highway. If you wouldn't mind posting what you ride and how you transport it. We will go fulltiming next year and we're still trying to decide between a DP and 5er. Once we get into fulltiming it would be...	Trabuco	32	11371	06:01 PM Jun 20, 2014 by EBendana
	We couldn't help ourselves (Preview) After selling our kayaks over a year ago in preparation for fulltiming, then my whining all summer about missing kayaking, then seeing the inflatables demonstrated at the Spring Rally - we caved and went back and got kayaks again. This time we got them much shorter: mine is 2 ft. shorter than the one I h...	LibertyLinda	2	1565	03:52 PM May 18, 2014 by Camper Chronicles
	Light Weight Sewing Machine? (Preview) I really can't give up having a sewing machine and the one I have weighs a ton, at least. I do have one of the very cheap little ones by Singer but it is less than impressive. I want something smaller, lightweight and it doesn't need to do that much but it needs to do a decent job when stitching so no one woul...	SnowGypsy	5	1747	11:42 AM Oct 17, 2013 by waltben
	Folding Electric Bikes (Preview) Greg has some minor mobility issues, so we are looking at purchasing a folding electric bike for him to use for getting aroung at the RV parks. Has anyone tried these? Any feedback appreciated. I would be getting just a regular folding bike for myself ( I need the exercise, lol). We plan on storing both i...	Mrs Rheiny1	2	2866	08:39 AM Sep 15, 2013 by cherylbrv
	Porta Boats - does anyone bring them along? (Preview) We have a Porta Boat with the sail attachment option. Bought it a little over 2 years ago, used it our first summer a few times when we were on vacation and it's stayed on the back patio since then. We had it mounted on the roof of our TT, now we've upgraded to a 5v'er. However, even with the TT we found the t...	NWescapee	12	2964	11:42 AM May 13, 2013 by Roads Less Traveled
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