Hi all. My name is Greg. I live in Indianapolis Indiana. I don't actually own an RV yet but I'm looking at a 1988 Allegro 27 footer with all the amenities. The reason I say I'm a new fulltimer sort of is that I plan on living in the RV full time but not doing much traveling in it for a while. I still have a job that requires me to do the 9 to 5 thing but am looking for telecommute job(s) to begin with and I'm hoping to get back into writing software for a living again which I can do from anywhere.

So, I have looked around this forum for the last couple of days and it looks like a great place to get tips and help to "learn by doing". I look forward to making some good online friends and maybe some in person ones too once I get to hit the road.

Welcome to the forum Greg.

Being from Illinois originally, I know it gets pretty cold in the winter in Indy. So, if you're planning on living in any RV during the cold months, you need to check if the unit you buy is suitable for cold weather use. Most aren't.

Good luck with your plans, and be sure to ask questions. Lots of friendly folks here to help answer them.

Jim

Jim is correct Greg. We specifically made sure our unit could withstand cold temperatures as we are also from Illinois. We have stayed in our camper with temps in the teens and are quite comfortable. You may use a lot of propane to keep the furnace running but it is necessary to keep the basement warm to keep the water and other essential pipes from freezing. Good luck with your new ventures. This is a great forum to get your questions answered.

Thanks for the replies. I definitely appreciate the advice. I most likely won't be buying anything for a month or two but in any case I wouldn't move into an RV full time until the weather is a little nicer, April or so. I figure I can use all the time I can get to become used to the changes RV living will present and to make it "winter ready". As you both have said, there is a ton of information on this forum and I have already read up on little tips and trick for winter living.

My biggest fear right now is making sure what I buy isn't junk. One problem I'm finding, since I'm looking in winter, most of them have been winterized so I can't check out the water/plumbing systems. I'll just look them over as good as I can and pray for the best.

Thanks again for replying and making me feel welcome.
Greg

Hello again. I just wanted to update my "Introduction" posting. I just bought an 87 Winnebago Elandan, 37' home. As I write this (on June 15th) I will be moving into it full time this Saturday, the 20th. I'm excited and a little nervous, I must admit, but I'm really looking forward to starting this new phase of my life.

Hey welcome aboard...Sherri and i just headed out on the road and are enjoying it. If your in our area of the country...where ever that may be give us a shout.

Thanks JimDee and Speedhitch, I appreciate your well wishes. I did get moved in last Saturday (6/20), well, I'm still moving and rearranging but I'm in. I've already met one of my neighbors. A fulltimer and a great guy. He's already given me several tips and ideas on how to survive the Indiana winter. Good luck on your adventures and have a blast. I can't wait until I can be on the road fulltime too.