Hello everybody. This is our first post and hopefully the first of many. My name is Anton and my wife's name is Snow. We are both young in our late 20's early 30's. We currently live in a house in Chandler, AZ just outside of Phoenix with our dogs. We are new to rving and full-timing but have been looking to full-time for the past 5 years or so. We had a 5th wheel a few years ago, but unfortunately sold it. Since then we have been back and fourth on what we wanted to do and what rv to purchase. After much deliberation we realized our ultimate dream would be to full-time. So we wish to sell our house and start our full-time adventure and see this country while were still young. We are looking into workcamping and other income making jobs on the road as well as what rv to get. (5th Wheel, Class A, Bus Conversion etc.) We are looking to attend the Quartzsite Sports, Vacation & RV Show this next tuesday and hopefully talk to many rver's on which rv to get and how to start full-timing. We are so excited and hope to get all the information we can so we can start off on our great adventure. I can't imagine living any other way. We don't want to live in a turn key house and watch the world pass us by. We wish to get out there see the country and experience life. We hope to learn a lot and make new friends. Hope to hear form you, can't wait to get started, and any information is greatly appreciated.
Have a blessed day/night.
Anton, Snow & The Dogs
Racerguy said
04:33 PM Jan 18, 2010
Welcome to our community ,It' never to soon start living your dreams. You will find a wealth of information and guidance here. Plan on meeting a lot of friendly people.
contra said
05:06 PM Jan 18, 2010
Welcome. I agree with Racerguy, it's never to early. We are relatively young (at least in the world of fulltiming) and like you, wanted to live our life while we're young enough to do all of the things we love to do. The future is not a guarantee and I believe you have to live in the now. It's those people who wait for the 'perfect' time who find themselves at the end of their lives with regrets. So go for it! Good luck in your quest. This is a place to get a lot of information. We have learned a ton in the last several months.
-Connie
Terry and Jo said
06:50 PM Jan 18, 2010
Anton and Snow,
First of all, welcome to the forums. You have found a wealth of knowledge in the people that frequent this place.
Let the fun begin. Check out RV shows, different dealers, and different types of RV's. You will generally get good advice from people here, but only you can make the decision as to whether you go with a motorhome, a fifth wheel, a travel trailer (sometimes just called TT) or even some other type of camper. If you have the chance, sit in each for a while and see if you get a sense of "home" with that unit.
Use the internet to your advantage. It saves a LOT of MILES. But, being there is better. Use the internet to get ratings, see pictures and floorplans, and some of the construction details.
BEWARE OF SALESMEN.
While many are knowledgeable and friendly, take what they say with a grain of salt unless they can profide proof. If you are looking at a trailer of some kind, check out the towing capacities of your towing vehicle as to whether it will SAFELY pull the trailer you are interested in.
But, in all things, have fun looking.
Terry
Speedhitch said
07:08 PM Jan 18, 2010
You know everyone has to live someplace...So why not in an RV? We love ours and would not trade it for anything. Hope to see you here often and let us all know how things are going.
eagleshea said
08:02 AM Jan 19, 2010
contra wrote:
The future is not a guarantee and I believe you have to live in the now. It's those people who wait for the 'perfect' time who find themselves at the end of their lives with regrets. So go for it!
Well put, I have to agree 150% - there is never a better time to start living your dream. Welcome to the forum and goodluck with all your dreams.
janieD said
09:01 AM Jan 19, 2010
Welcome to the forum and we are all excited for you. This is a great place to learn as you get ready for your adventure.
Woodchip said
09:49 AM Jan 19, 2010
Hi and welcome to RV dreams! You'll find a lot of great support here and great guidance on any questions you may have.
My hubby and I too are going to be young-fulltimers. We're looking at hitting the road full-time in 2013. The reason why we're waiting is that we want to have sufficient funds saved so that if we don't find work right away, we won't be without the necessities.
I agree with everyone here. Life is not a dress rehearsal. If you and your wife and the doggies have your minds set on this...just do it.
Tell us more about you....what are your plans for workcamping? Have you joined the Workamper News site yet?
Look forward to getting to know you.
Best of luck and happy travels!
Woodchip
Have a blessed day/night.
Anton, Snow & The Dogs
-Connie
First of all, welcome to the forums. You have found a wealth of knowledge in the people that frequent this place.
Let the fun begin. Check out RV shows, different dealers, and different types of RV's. You will generally get good advice from people here, but only you can make the decision as to whether you go with a motorhome, a fifth wheel, a travel trailer (sometimes just called TT) or even some other type of camper. If you have the chance, sit in each for a while and see if you get a sense of "home" with that unit.
Use the internet to your advantage. It saves a LOT of MILES. But, being there is better. Use the internet to get ratings, see pictures and floorplans, and some of the construction details.
BEWARE OF SALESMEN.
While many are knowledgeable and friendly, take what they say with a grain of salt unless they can profide proof. If you are looking at a trailer of some kind, check out the towing capacities of your towing vehicle as to whether it will SAFELY pull the trailer you are interested in.
But, in all things, have fun looking.
Terry
Well put, I have to agree 150% - there is never a better time to start living your dream. Welcome to the forum and goodluck with all your dreams.