ok, Ive been thinking for days just what do I say about myself to introduce myself. In a nut shell, Im a single mom of 14yr old. I came across this RV forum a couple days ago and have spent hours reading. Ive never done any forums on anything before and have really enjoyed all the information and friendly people here. I feel as I already "know" some of you. In 5 yrs when my daughter gruaduates I can retire and travel on the road. I hope to get a little money from the sale of my house at that time and buy a 5er and truck to pull it. Right now just collecting information and paying off debt. I have a 5 yr plan. Ill be 62 yrs young then and ready.
-- Edited by SkyJean on Sunday 17th of October 2010 04:12:25 PM
Ckerr said
10:32 PM Oct 4, 2010
Welcome from another Texan! (I think we just might be taking over the forum... lol)
Where in Texas are you located. We're in Austin.
SkyJean said
10:35 PM Oct 4, 2010
DFW area, Im based here with the airlines.
-- Edited by SkyJean on Monday 4th of October 2010 10:53:13 PM
Jim01 said
05:24 AM Oct 5, 2010
Welcome to the forum, Jean,
You've found a great forum to get started on, and great people to answer all your questions.
As you probably know by now, there are no "dumb" questions here, so don't hesitate to ask about anything related to RVing.
Good luck with your plans,
Jim
Denise said
07:27 AM Oct 5, 2010
Welcome to the forum. We are also Texans from the DFW area (Rockwall).
We will be fulltimers in the summer of 2011. The people at this forum are freindly and helpful. You can always count on getting real honest advice here.
There is also an RV club (RVing Woman) that have a lot of solo RV travelers. That might also interest you.
SkyJean said
08:54 AM Oct 5, 2010
THX. Ill check out RV woman. Im a little scared of how will I pull TT/5er and mostly Back it up into a spot. If only All could be drive throughs I did drive a U-haul by myself and pulled my car on a trailer behind it when I moved to Colorado , but that was 16 yrs ago..(and I never had to back it up)
Readytogo said
09:31 AM Oct 5, 2010
Welcome to the forum. There are driving schools you can attend. I have heard they are well worth it.
SkyJean said
10:17 AM Oct 5, 2010
THX, I didnt even know there were driving schools for RV's. Ill check into them when closer to time. My sister has truck and pulls her horse trailer. Thought she could give me pointers too. Or I could get her to haul me to places then fly her home, Just kidding here...
-- Edited by SkyJean on Tuesday 5th of October 2010 10:17:49 AM
Denise said
10:23 AM Oct 5, 2010
Backing an RV just takes a little practice. I was nervous too. Now I have no problem backing in the fifth wheel.
Terry and Jo said
07:23 PM Oct 5, 2010
OK. We're getting too many Texans around here. And most on this thread are also women.
Now, I REALLY feel outnumbered. We Okies, what few are on the forums, are feeling threatened
(Just kidding, All.)
Jean,
Welcome to the forums at RV Dreams. I am sure that you will soon be comfortable with asking questions and making comments of your own. So, feel free to jump in and get your feet wet.
Regarding your sister with a pickup and horse trailer, is it a gooseneck type hook-up or is it bumper pull? With either, you can get some experience if she will let you. Just keep in mind that it is somewhat easier with a gooseneck, thus making a fifth wheel type camper fairly easy to handle. The main thing is to just jump in and start getting practice. Open fields or large, empty parking lots are pretty good places for practice with backing.
Good luck with all the learning.
Terry
RVKevi said
07:36 PM Oct 5, 2010
Welcome, SkyJean!! Love your sig line.
SkyJean said
07:52 PM Oct 5, 2010
I quess when the time comes to buy TT/5er I'll do what I did about 30 yrs ago when I bought my VW . I didnt know how to drive a stick shift so had mom drop me and friend off at dealer. She drove it home for me and then I had to learn how to drive it because I just bought it.
Waggin Tails said
07:24 PM Oct 11, 2010
Welcome to the forum Jean from another Texan. You will find an endless wealth of information here from seasoned RVers. Don't be afraind to ask questions. You can live your dream by living the plan.
jagco said
09:55 PM Oct 11, 2010
Welcome SkyJean!! You have found the friendliest RVing forum on the web. There is an incredible amount of knowledge available to you from this forum, and throughout the RV-Dreams website. Don't be afraid to ask questions around here, and welcome aboard!! I can't believe another Texan has arrived!!! I am a natural born Yankee, but can only dream about being a Texan :)
MargieAnne said
02:53 PM Oct 12, 2010
Hi Jean.
Thought I should change the flavour a little. Welcome from me in New Zealand.
We have a big dream but not so sure now it will be fulfilled. Meantime I keep in touch through various Blogs and learn so much through this forum we'll be the best informed New Zealanders in USA when our time comes.
Blessings
53 Merc said
07:32 PM Oct 12, 2010
Terry and Jo wrote:
OK. We're getting too many Texans around here. And most on this thread are also women.
Terry
Now just a dadburn minute there Okie. You call me a woman just one more time and I'm gonna come to OK and smack you around.
I was in Duncan week before last, and considered looking you up, but I just ran out of time visiting with Grandson and his fiance and her family.
A lot of members here are transplants anyway, since they are Escapees from Livingston. They weren't lucky like me and you and were born here. (See, I remember you were born in Amarillo, and I ain't about to let you forget)
The best thing about this forum is you don't get flamed for an honest opinion, most of the time.
injunear said
09:09 AM Oct 13, 2010
Welcome aboard Skyjean, We don't leave in TX, but visit often. Our son and his family live in Temple. DW's brothers live in DFW area. Some times we feel like transplants.
In a nut shell, Im a single mom of 14yr old. I came across this RV forum a couple days ago and have spent hours reading. Ive never done any forums on anything before and have really enjoyed all the information and friendly people here. I feel as I already "know" some of you.
In 5 yrs when my daughter gruaduates I can retire and travel on the road. I hope to get a little money from the sale of my house at that time and buy a 5er and truck to pull it. Right now just collecting information and paying off debt.
I have a 5 yr plan. Ill be 62 yrs young then and ready.
-- Edited by SkyJean on Sunday 17th of October 2010 04:12:25 PM
DFW area, Im based here with the airlines.
-- Edited by SkyJean on Monday 4th of October 2010 10:53:13 PM
You've found a great forum to get started on, and great people to answer all your questions.
As you probably know by now, there are no "dumb" questions here, so don't hesitate to ask about anything related to RVing.
Good luck with your plans,
Jim
We will be fulltimers in the summer of 2011. The people at this forum are freindly and helpful. You can always count on getting real honest advice here.
There is also an RV club (RVing Woman) that have a lot of solo RV travelers. That might also interest you.
I did drive a U-haul by myself and pulled my car on a trailer behind it when I moved to Colorado , but that was 16 yrs ago..(and I never had to back it up)
My sister has truck and pulls her horse trailer. Thought she could give me pointers too. Or I could get her to haul me to places then fly her home, Just kidding here...
-- Edited by SkyJean on Tuesday 5th of October 2010 10:17:49 AM
Now, I REALLY feel outnumbered. We Okies, what few are on the forums, are feeling threatened
(Just kidding, All.)
Jean,
Welcome to the forums at RV Dreams. I am sure that you will soon be comfortable with asking questions and making comments of your own. So, feel free to jump in and get your feet wet.
Regarding your sister with a pickup and horse trailer, is it a gooseneck type hook-up or is it bumper pull? With either, you can get some experience if she will let you. Just keep in mind that it is somewhat easier with a gooseneck, thus making a fifth wheel type camper fairly easy to handle. The main thing is to just jump in and start getting practice. Open fields or large, empty parking lots are pretty good places for practice with backing.
Good luck with all the learning.
Terry
I was in Duncan week before last, and considered looking you up, but I just ran out of time visiting with Grandson and his fiance and her family.
A lot of members here are transplants anyway, since they are Escapees from Livingston. They weren't lucky like me and you and were born here. (See, I remember you were born in Amarillo, and I ain't about to let you forget)
The best thing about this forum is you don't get flamed for an honest opinion, most of the time.
We don't leave in TX, but visit often. Our son and his family live in Temple. DW's brothers live in DFW area.
Some times we feel like transplants.
Wayne