Working & Volunteering On The Road - RV-Dreams Community Forum

DRobH · DRobH

This was contained in a post for a workamp position in California. Any idea what possessory means? Is that taxes for the exchange of labor for FHU (i.e. possessing a pad)? Is this an ordinary practice in some/most States? Are there deductions allowed there as it says, "may be responsible...&qu...

Stormysmom · Stormysmom

Hello, Is there somewhere, either on this website, or another that workampers can review other workers experiences with good, bad and maybe terrible past employers? I had found such a website a few years ago..now who knows where it is??!! LOL

bigboomer · bigboomer

We are looking at applying to Amazon in Nevada for next fall. Has anyone worked in the Nevada location and if so what camp grounds did they use and what were the conditions like. We are considering Nevada as it will be close to Quartzite where we want to winter.

The Junkman · The Junkman

Not sure if this is the right area.. but I plan to do a little of this as work on the road.. I have a chance to buy a 2005 38rl3 MS today.. Since I'm not leaving for a month.. Was thinking of buying and selling this unit. Pretty sure it will be real cheap. Haven't seen it yet.. But assuming it's in good condi...

sissys · sissys

Howdy, I seem to be a little confused. It was my understanding that if a person was on permanent dissability, that working at all was not allowed. But I have seen some that are doing this. So, are they (you) getting paid under the table, or is there some other "loop hole" they have mastere...

La59morris · La59morris

What type of questions do they ask in a telephone interview for a camp host?

suse1023 · suse1023

I'm thinking I may want to invest in a duplex I've had my eye on. The numbers work; location and condition are excellent, and I have an excellent handyman with whom I have worked for over 20 years, and who I trust to take very good care of the place. Only, I only intend to be in that area in the summer, so wil...

LandL Partners · LandL Partners

We sold our house through a realtor friend last month and moved into our RV full-time but we are still somewhat stationary until hubby decides to retire From his government job. To keep myself busy I took a real estate class, passed the exam and now am a licensed Virginia Real Estate agent (whoo wooo - bo...

WendysPhotos · WendysPhotos

This was posted to a facebook site that I follow. First to answer ? About being paid too: We are not able to do more then this. We are bringing back to life a resort that was run into the ground & working VERY hard restoring & also creating new uses for our park like setting I.e. a venue destination...

cherylbrv · cherylbrv

Does anyone who sells at flea markets or street fairs that are outdoors require electricity and when it's not available (which it usually isn't), what do you do? Do you have a small, portable, quiet generator?

wylie · wylie

Can anyone share their knowledge about earning some income on the road doing medical coding work. Wife went to school 30 yrs ago for this,she is considering a refresher course.After 35yrs at a credit unioun new management has come in cutting their vacations from 5 wks to 2 weeks,cutting upper wage ea...

suse1023 · suse1023

This morning as I was clothes shopping in Corpus Christi the ladies in there asked me if we were part of the group of rv folks who got hired to work on some oil ships. I had never heard of that so questioned them closely, they said last week two women came in to shop for their new jobs as admin assistants on a sh...

Ckerr · Ckerr

Hi All, Just posted a workkamping opportunity in South Texas in the Classifieds. It's a pretty low pressure job in what will be a very quiet park for the summer. Need someone as soon as you are available.

PIEERE · PIEERE

Most of you know my Heart attack caused Congestive heart Failure! It has been a very tough time for me since July of 2012 when I had to quit work camping due to my health. Been through the Poor Me's; anger; diassappointments; tears; and What good am I now syndrome! I met so many people and acquired some...

atadloco · atadloco

Hello! My wife and I have a 6 year plan to be full time RV'ers and workamp along the way. Starting the planning (or saving $$) now to do this later. My wife is originally from France and came to the US for college 20 years ago (became a citizen in 2002). She is fluent in both French and English and I am flue...

Lucky Mike · Lucky Mike

Its almost that time of year again!! There are a few out here that work the markets ,and Im sure there are a few out here that would like to!!! I am hoping that those that are interested would like to meet in the chat room at nite to offer insight to others and maybe help with locating and arranging a profitab...

earthmommy · earthmommy

I saw a post about this on an RV blog today and I have to admit, this sounds like my dream workamping setup! Has anyone here done this, or know where around the country (preferably East Coast) it's a possibility? I'm getting ahead of myself, I know.....but this is the sort of discovery that really inspir...

CJSX2fromCT · CJSX2fromCT

With hopefully selling the S&B soon, We are looking at working at camp grounds to work our way South. Talked to a place and they are offering. A site, free propane, and $200-300 wk for 40hrs work Does this sound about right?

bjoyce · bjoyce

http://blog.topazlabs.com/from-desk-job-to-nomad-photographer/.

rheevs · rheevs

My wife and myself really don't want to commit a month or a whole season to work camping. But we would like to maybe exchange some hours for cash or site discount. We would like to try this if we were to stay some where for a week or more. If anyone has tried this or has any other suggestions let us know?

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Ravenlotus · Ravenlotus

We are having a hard time finding a place to do workcamping. We have been looking at AZ and CA. We have looked on all the sites I have seen other dreamers post. The camps are all excepting and offering us jobs but when they find out we have a family they say the position has been filled. We do have other source...

SnowGypsy · SnowGypsy

Two "idea" books for workamping that I own and think are worthwhile for brainstorming ideas are 1. Support Your RV Lifestyle by Jaime Hall Bruzenak and 2. RoadWork II by Arline Chandler. There is a lot of "food for thought" in them. You can always check your local library or...

Lucky Mike · Lucky Mike

http://www.doityourselfrv.com/cheap-rv-living-tips-discount/Edit by moderator: Activated link. Terry

Camper Chronicles · Camper Chronicles

I did a search but didn't see anything on this topic. Is it possible for a US citizen to volunteer and/or work camp in Canada?? Has anyone done it??

janieD · janieD

We're interested in working for the Corps of Engineers as gatekeepers, maintenance or whatever. Since we would get paid in addition to our site, we have to register as contractors on the SAM (System for Award Management). Has anyone done this? This is a new system for the COE, but the form appears to re...

Camper Chronicles · Camper Chronicles

As we are getting ourselves ready for full-timing, starting a consulting company has been a major task that's been a bit difficult to work through. I wanted to take a minute and share our steps for those who may need to do the same thing. First off I have worked for the same two companies for 21 years so c...

Camper Chronicles · Camper Chronicles

I started to write this post yesterday and then deleted it, so please take it in the spirit it is intended. I like my job. Not crazy about the company and I hate the politics, but overall I really like what I do. As we are preparing to full-time, we are going back and forth between a model where I consult (...

NurseJudy · NurseJudy

I was wondering if anyone out there thinks there might be an interest in a RN who could provide health care services to other full timers on a fee for service basis? I thinking healthcare advocate, assistance with activities of daily living for full timersrecovering from illness,etc.

DonDupere · DonDupere

I'm looking for a place to stay for 3 months and willing to do any kind of maintenance. It could be on a campground or private property, I'm a handyman. Thanks

Technomadia · Technomadia

We recently had a reader chat us up and ask if we had any resources showing how various RVers had set up workspaces for their offices. What a great idea! So, we've started a new series profiling mobile office spaces. New profiles are being added all the time, check it out: http://www.technomadia.com...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Applicant may be responsible for paying possessory interest taxes. (Preview) This was contained in a post for a workamp position in California. Any idea what possessory means? Is that taxes for the exchange of labor for FHU (i.e. possessing a pad)? Is this an ordinary practice in some/most States? Are there deductions allowed there as it says, "may be responsible...&qu...	DRobH	9	2122	03:12 PM Aug 21, 2014 by PIEERE
	Workamper Reviews of Past Employers (Preview) Hello, Is there somewhere, either on this website, or another that workampers can review other workers experiences with good, bad and maybe terrible past employers? I had found such a website a few years ago..now who knows where it is??!! LOL	Stormysmom	5	1937	11:16 AM Aug 14, 2014 by FOSJ
	Amazon in Nevada (Preview) We are looking at applying to Amazon in Nevada for next fall. Has anyone worked in the Nevada location and if so what camp grounds did they use and what were the conditions like. We are considering Nevada as it will be close to Quartzite where we want to winter.	bigboomer	13	2431	09:32 PM Aug 3, 2014 by NorCal Dan
	flip a 2005 doubletree.. (Preview) Not sure if this is the right area.. but I plan to do a little of this as work on the road.. I have a chance to buy a 2005 38rl3 MS today.. Since I'm not leaving for a month.. Was thinking of buying and selling this unit. Pretty sure it will be real cheap. Haven't seen it yet.. But assuming it's in good condi...	The Junkman	10	1318	12:17 PM Jul 19, 2014 by The Junkman
	working while on dissability? (Preview) Howdy, I seem to be a little confused. It was my understanding that if a person was on permanent dissability, that working at all was not allowed. But I have seen some that are doing this. So, are they (you) getting paid under the table, or is there some other "loop hole" they have mastere...	sissys	34	2539	09:52 AM Jul 5, 2014 by nessa9566
	Camp Host Interview (Preview) What type of questions do they ask in a telephone interview for a camp host?	La59morris	4	1541	01:36 PM Jun 29, 2014 by La59morris
	anyone here with rental properties? (Preview) I'm thinking I may want to invest in a duplex I've had my eye on. The numbers work; location and condition are excellent, and I have an excellent handyman with whom I have worked for over 20 years, and who I trust to take very good care of the place. Only, I only intend to be in that area in the summer, so wil...	suse1023	8	1126	08:41 PM Jun 8, 2014 by TRAILERKING
	Advise for Real Estate Careers (Preview) We sold our house through a realtor friend last month and moved into our RV full-time but we are still somewhat stationary until hubby decides to retire From his government job. To keep myself busy I took a real estate class, passed the exam and now am a licensed Virginia Real Estate agent (whoo wooo - bo...	LandL Partners	1	728	01:18 PM Jun 3, 2014 by The Bear II
	This sounds like a great job for a couple looking to remain in the same place for awhile (Preview) This was posted to a facebook site that I follow. First to answer ? About being paid too: We are not able to do more then this. We are bringing back to life a resort that was run into the ground & working VERY hard restoring & also creating new uses for our park like setting I.e. a venue destination...	WendysPhotos	0	1165	02:47 PM May 18, 2014 by WendysPhotos
	Outdoor electricity at flea market / street fair? (Preview) Does anyone who sells at flea markets or street fairs that are outdoors require electricity and when it's not available (which it usually isn't), what do you do? Do you have a small, portable, quiet generator?	cherylbrv	6	1974	08:19 AM Apr 29, 2014 by The Bear II
	Medical Coding Information (Preview) Can anyone share their knowledge about earning some income on the road doing medical coding work. Wife went to school 30 yrs ago for this,she is considering a refresher course.After 35yrs at a credit unioun new management has come in cutting their vacations from 5 wks to 2 weeks,cutting upper wage ea...	wylie	3	1116	06:26 PM Apr 4, 2014 by MarkS
	interesting gig, ever hear of rv couples who work on an oil ship? (Preview) This morning as I was clothes shopping in Corpus Christi the ladies in there asked me if we were part of the group of rv folks who got hired to work on some oil ships. I had never heard of that so questioned them closely, they said last week two women came in to shop for their new jobs as admin assistants on a sh...	suse1023	2	1022	06:58 PM Mar 27, 2014 by suse1023
	Workkamping Opportunity in South Texas (Preview) Hi All, Just posted a workkamping opportunity in South Texas in the Classifieds. It's a pretty low pressure job in what will be a very quiet park for the summer. Need someone as soon as you are available.	Ckerr	0	948	02:52 PM Mar 15, 2014 by Ckerr
	Work camping: What I miss most! (Preview) Most of you know my Heart attack caused Congestive heart Failure! It has been a very tough time for me since July of 2012 when I had to quit work camping due to my health. Been through the Poor Me's; anger; diassappointments; tears; and What good am I now syndrome! I met so many people and acquired some...	PIEERE	13	2059	08:25 PM Mar 12, 2014 by Doug And Christina
	Question about being bilingual and workamping (Preview) Hello! My wife and I have a 6 year plan to be full time RV'ers and workamp along the way. Starting the planning (or saving $$) now to do this later. My wife is originally from France and came to the US for college 20 years ago (became a citizen in 2002). She is fluent in both French and English and I am flue...	atadloco	5	1005	12:55 PM Mar 12, 2014 by TXRVr
	Fleamarkets/rallys/craftfairs ......East coast Group/Chat (Preview) Its almost that time of year again!! There are a few out here that work the markets ,and Im sure there are a few out here that would like to!!! I am hoping that those that are interested would like to meet in the chat room at nite to offer insight to others and maybe help with locating and arranging a profitab...	Lucky Mike	22	1916	03:05 PM Mar 11, 2014 by Lucky Mike
	Has anyone Lighthouse hosted? (Preview) I saw a post about this on an RV blog today and I have to admit, this sounds like my dream workamping setup! Has anyone here done this, or know where around the country (preferably East Coast) it's a possibility? I'm getting ahead of myself, I know.....but this is the sort of discovery that really inspir...	earthmommy	3	1122	09:13 AM Mar 3, 2014 by bjoyce
	Good deal or not??? (Preview) With hopefully selling the S&B soon, We are looking at working at camp grounds to work our way South. Talked to a place and they are offering. A site, free propane, and $200-300 wk for 40hrs work Does this sound about right?	CJSX2fromCT	3	874	05:48 PM Feb 23, 2014 by PIEERE
	From a Desk Job to Nomad Photographer (Preview) http://blog.topazlabs.com/from-desk-job-to-nomad-photographer/.	bjoyce	2	992	03:27 PM Jan 31, 2014 by azrving
	Has anyone just stopped at a campgroud and asked to exchange a little work for? (Preview) My wife and myself really don't want to commit a month or a whole season to work camping. But we would like to maybe exchange some hours for cash or site discount. We would like to try this if we were to stay some where for a week or more. If anyone has tried this or has any other suggestions let us know? ...	rheevs	3	1395	01:38 PM Jan 17, 2014 by PIEERE
	Problems finding places. (Preview) We are having a hard time finding a place to do workcamping. We have been looking at AZ and CA. We have looked on all the sites I have seen other dreamers post. The camps are all excepting and offering us jobs but when they find out we have a family they say the position has been filled. We do have other source...	Ravenlotus	3	1781	06:05 PM Jan 14, 2014 by SnowGypsy
	Workamping Resources - 2 Books I Like (Preview) Two "idea" books for workamping that I own and think are worthwhile for brainstorming ideas are 1. Support Your RV Lifestyle by Jaime Hall Bruzenak and 2. RoadWork II by Arline Chandler. There is a lot of "food for thought" in them. You can always check your local library or...	SnowGypsy	0	812	08:06 PM Jan 9, 2014 by SnowGypsy
	some good Pointers....... (Preview) http://www.doityourselfrv.com/cheap-rv-living-tips-discount/Edit by moderator: Activated link. Terry	Lucky Mike	8	1250	02:02 PM Jan 7, 2014 by eadebeaux
	Work Kamping in Canada (Preview) I did a search but didn't see anything on this topic. Is it possible for a US citizen to volunteer and/or work camp in Canada?? Has anyone done it??	Camper Chronicles	1	782	07:00 AM Jan 5, 2014 by SnowGypsy
	Working for the COE as a full timer RVer (Preview) We're interested in working for the Corps of Engineers as gatekeepers, maintenance or whatever. Since we would get paid in addition to our site, we have to register as contractors on the SAM (System for Award Management). Has anyone done this? This is a new system for the COE, but the form appears to re...	janieD	7	1777	09:47 AM Jan 4, 2014 by Ann-Hank
	Starting a Consulting company - what that looks like for us (Preview) As we are getting ourselves ready for full-timing, starting a consulting company has been a major task that's been a bit difficult to work through. I wanted to take a minute and share our steps for those who may need to do the same thing. First off I have worked for the same two companies for 21 years so c...	Camper Chronicles	10	1181	06:58 AM Dec 17, 2013 by Camper Chronicles
	Anyone miss having a "real" job (Preview) I started to write this post yesterday and then deleted it, so please take it in the spirit it is intended. I like my job. Not crazy about the company and I hate the politics, but overall I really like what I do. As we are preparing to full-time, we are going back and forth between a model where I consult (...	Camper Chronicles	20	1916	05:15 PM Nov 21, 2013 by Camper Chronicles
	What can a registered nurse do on the road? (Preview) I was wondering if anyone out there thinks there might be an interest in a RN who could provide health care services to other full timers on a fee for service basis? I thinking healthcare advocate, assistance with activities of daily living for full timersrecovering from illness,etc.	NurseJudy	7	1569	03:24 AM Nov 4, 2013 by LibertyLinda
	Camping Florida Southeast coast/keys (Preview) I'm looking for a place to stay for 3 months and willing to do any kind of maintenance. It could be on a campground or private property, I'm a handyman. Thanks	DonDupere	5	1180	04:29 PM Oct 31, 2013 by Neil and Connie
	Full Time RVing Workspace & Office Ideas (Preview) We recently had a reader chat us up and ask if we had any resources showing how various RVers had set up workspaces for their offices. What a great idea! So, we've started a new series profiling mobile office spaces. New profiles are being added all the time, check it out: http://www.technomadia.com...	Technomadia	0	2018	01:06 PM Oct 25, 2013 by Technomadia
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