Hi everyone. I just wanted to introduce myself and finally come out of the closet. I’ve been lurking for several months and have really enjoyed reading the stories and learning from the vast experience of everyone on this forum. From Howard and Linda to Terry and Jo to Fred, Racerguy, Bubba Dan, TxYellowRose, Bjoyce, and so many others that I read every day.. thank you for your knowledge and experience. My DW and I are about 5 years out from retirement and hitting the road. The fulltime life sounds exciting to both of us but our initial plan is to spend at least the first year or two and see how it goes. We are looking at Fivers and Class As and at this point in time we are leaning toward the Fiver.
Thanks again and hope we can meet down the road.
Dave
-- Edited by D and M on Thursday 10th of February 2011 11:53:25 AM
NorCal Dan said
01:14 PM Feb 10, 2011
Glad you're out of the closet Dave and welcome to the forum. The DW and I purchased an used class C coach to "test the waters" on this RV stuff as we had no previous experience. It didn't take very long to discover how much we enjoyed traveling in an RV. It wasn't until we unloaded the house and all our possessions that we really felt the freedom this lifestyle affords. There are plenty of folks here that can help if you have any questions about the different rigs along with pro's and con's of each so don't hesitate to ask for opinions.
Dan
bjoyce said
02:07 PM Feb 10, 2011
It is a wonderful life. Enjoy the planning and anticipation.
Terry and Jo said
02:09 PM Feb 10, 2011
Dave and Marilyn,
Welcome to being active members of the forums. We are glad to have you and welcome any questions and comments that you can contribute. This is a site of "learned" and "learning" individuals, and I firmly believe that each of us belongs to each of those categories.
Pardon me while I hold my head with one arm so it doesn't get too big. After all, you mentioned us in your inaugural comment. I feel blessed.
(OK. I'll stop trying to be funny now.)
As with Dan, we have been "camping" for years, gaining some experience with both travel trailers and fifth wheels. While we've never owned either a class C or class A motorhome, we have certainly done our research on them.
So, fire away with both questions and comments.
Terry
bubbadan said
05:32 PM Feb 10, 2011
Hey Dave, I did the same thing lurk for a long time and read as much as I could. Then I took the plunge and this is such a great group that it almost becomes addictive. This is the first think I check in the morning and the last at night. Welcome come on in and get our feet wet it is a lot of fun.
bonnie and clyde said
07:08 PM Feb 10, 2011
Hi Dave and Marilyn, Welcome--we had a Class C for 3 years and just traded for a 5th wheel. They all have their pluses and minuses. We learn a lot from other rvers when ever we are traveling. We are currently in Florida for 7 weeks, and just keep getting more and more excited for the fulltiming lifestyle. Best of all,
Pinon said
06:47 AM Feb 11, 2011
Welcome D&M. In the immortal words of an old T-shirt I used to have, "Closets are for clothes." Heidi
D and M said
08:09 AM Feb 11, 2011
Thanks everyone for the warm welcome.....we can't wait to get started.
Dave
Speedhitch said
05:59 PM Feb 11, 2011
No problem...we all welcome RVers from East to West North to South and we all end up meeting in the middle from time to time. Keep in touch
Waggin Tails said
03:04 PM Feb 13, 2011
D/M - you will find the five years will go past faster than you can imagine. Keep the dream alive by staying active on this forum start downsizing.
Hi everyone. I just wanted to introduce myself and finally come out of the closet. I’ve been lurking for several months and have really enjoyed reading the stories and learning from the vast experience of everyone on this forum. From Howard and Linda to Terry and Jo to Fred, Racerguy, Bubba Dan, TxYellowRose, Bjoyce, and so many others that I read every day.. thank you for your knowledge and experience. My DW and I are about 5 years out from retirement and hitting the road. The fulltime life sounds exciting to both of us but our initial plan is to spend at least the first year or two and see how it goes. We are looking at Fivers and Class As and at this point in time we are leaning toward the Fiver.
Thanks again and hope we can meet down the road.
Dave
-- Edited by D and M on Thursday 10th of February 2011 11:53:25 AM
Dave and Marilyn,
Welcome to being active members of the forums. We are glad to have you and welcome any questions and comments that you can contribute. This is a site of "learned" and "learning" individuals, and I firmly believe that each of us belongs to each of those categories.
Pardon me while I hold my head with one arm so it doesn't get too big. After all, you mentioned us in your inaugural comment. I feel blessed.
(OK. I'll stop trying to be funny now.)
As with Dan, we have been "camping" for years, gaining some experience with both travel trailers and fifth wheels. While we've never owned either a class C or class A motorhome, we have certainly done our research on them.
So, fire away with both questions and comments.
Terry
Welcome--we had a Class C for 3 years and just traded for a 5th wheel. They all have their pluses and minuses. We learn a lot from other rvers when ever we are traveling. We are currently in Florida for 7 weeks, and just keep getting more and more excited for the fulltiming lifestyle.
Best of all,
Heidi
Dave