Hi Everyone. Well, after 15 years the RV-Dreams Community Forum is coming to an end. Since it began in August 2005, we've had 58 Million page views, 124,000 posts, and we've spent about $15,000 to keep this valuable resource for RVers free and open. But since we are now off the road and have settled down for the next chapter of our lives, we are taking the Forum down effective June 30, 2021. It has been a tough decision, but it is now time.
We want to thank all of our members for their participation and input over the years, and we want to especially thank those that have acted as Moderators for us during our amazing journey living and traveling in our RV and growing the RV-Dreams Family. We will be forever proud to have been founders of this Forum and to have been supported by such a wonderful community. Thank you all!!
We finally have a for sale sign in our yard. When the house sells...we will officially be ful-timers. I did not realize what a relief it would be just to put up the sign! I feel like we are A LOT closer to the reality of full-timing just because we have a sign in our yard.
Forgive these tentative "newbie" questions but before I consider workcamping, I would like to know if parks just "hire" couples? How does one go about "advertising" availability for some office work or whatever I might be suited to do as a single person? What if a p...
I was just wondering if anyone could tell me of campground polcies on doing buiness on campgrounds. I am an Oracle Card reader, and psychic. I was just wondering if would be able to do readings and still be able to charge people while on campgrounds. I would greatly appreciate any comments thank you.
Looking at the ladder on the rear of my fiver, I am not comfortable that it would get me to the roof top. See, I shop in the Big and Tall section for my clothes. Topping off at a mere 310 pounds, I just cannot see how that small ladder can get me to the top. Carrying an extension ladder around would add a bunch of...
This may seem like a silly, nit-picking questions but how do you find campgrounds that are peaceful and don't have loud, wild parties and music on the weekends? We're just not into that type of thing. This campground has been really quiet 7 days a week until last weekend. We're assuming it's going to...
We have had much success for the past three years by dumping our black tank, even when thier is very little in it. I know most say fll it up - dump -rinse - and be happy. Your thoughts. Thanks
I am a single mom of a 2 almost 3 year old. My boyfriend and I are hoping to get on the road with in the next couple years. We are working on building an act to take on the road places like Renaiseance, Pirate, and Fairy Festivals. Also places like state fairs and any other festivals. Also I am learning to do po...
Would like to know about generators, figure I will need one eventually if not sooner. My 5er does not have one on board. What do you have, and/or recommend, quiet enough to use in campgrounds or in wal-mart parkinglot? Thanks for any input.
Some say that they are embarrassed or unhappy about the way that the Osama bin laden raid went down. Here is my opinion about what happened. All are free to disagree but it will not change my mind. Let's say one of our troops just happened to see Osama bin laden walking down the street. He then asked h...
I have just recently purchased a fifth wheel but would like to sell the rocker/recliners as I already have a Lazy-Boy recliner that I prefer. How do I go about selling them? I am in Sacramento. I will be going through the PDI next Friday. I'm not exactly sure when they will deliver it to the RV park, pr...
We've posted a link to our blog here before...but since we only travel during school breaks, I know some of you may have lost track of us. So here is our blog address once again. http://wylie-wanderings.blogspot.com Hmm...I'm not seeing the hyperlink key... Enjoy! Beth
We have been fulltiming since April of 09 when we sold the house and moved into our 5th wheel. Our plan has always been to stick with our full time jobs until DW could reach a magic number of years of service added to her age in order to qualify for company susidized health care along with a monthly pension....
I'm considering purchasing an iPad. Does anyone own one and if so, how do you like it and use it. I have an iPhone 3G....it is the 2nd generation iPhone so I cannot upgrade it anymore. If you do have an iPad...which size did you get and did you just get WiFi or both WiFi and 3g..... I LOVE the Apple product...
Our mpg has 30A electrical service, and a 30' detachable cord. We're going to be camping at a campground that says we may need an extension cord. A 50' cord sells for only about half again what a 25' cord does. Will the longer extension cord have a significant voltage drop, or would it have bigger wires t...
Man! We were all set for a fantastic weekend . . . all campsites were booked - barbeque and blues set for Sat & Sun . . . ready to have a blast. Instead, we're watching the Missouri River levels climb and climb. Will crest on Friday night - the lower campground will be under water. Bummer! Guess it's...
We have a 37' class A. It has hydraulic jacks and a tag axle which means 8 tires on the ground. Our problem is rocking and shaking. For example, we are parked with the jacks down, on a hard packed gravel site. My husband was walking around in the back of the RV and it shook so much that it spilled my coffee...
A question for all you full timers out there that have the need to be "online" five days a week due to work requirements. In my case, my day job is related to remote software support for our customers so this is a big issue. I've have read about all the connectivity options in depth, costs, pro...
Well we decided to downsize Trucks, so we sold the Freightliner M2 and bought a 2011 Chevy 3500HD, DRWs. We decided with the climate in the County it was time we quit double towing, we were 75' and most States the length is 65'. So went back to the Chevy 3500HD. We have a Trailer Saver air ride hitch o...
Here's the challenge: Our Big Foot camper does not have AC, so we have a very small window unit to use. Problem is, it doesn't have a perfect fit, so sealing up all the gaps requires some creative engineering - hope some of you might have some ideas. Last year, I used heavy plastic and waterproof tape to s...
I'm curious. Do all campgrounds have live bands in the evening on the weekends? Right now most of the people in the campground we're in only come on weekends. I'm certain that will change after this weekend. We had our daughter and family over for a cookout Sunday late afternoon. We had suggested t...
HI all -- this may not be the proper forum for this question. However, don't know 'zactly where to post it. Last year about this time, we were going to go camping. Someone suggested a northwestern Florida larger island - at least I "think" it was a larger island. We went somewhere else an...
We are currently workamping here in the mountains of Colorado Springs - our surroundings are utopia! There is so much to see and do closeby i.e. Garden of the Gods, Pike's Peak, Historic Manitou Springs, "Ride the Rails" to Royal Gorge, Arkansas River Rafting in Echo Canyon, Seven Falls...
This recent press releases indicates that DN customers will not once again be able to purchase DNS directly from Dish. Programming will come from NY and LA just as with DirecTV but there are some ambiguous statements that will need clarification with time. Announcing New DISH Network® Distant Netw...
The WiFi Ranger has been mentioned quite a bit throughout the RV coummunity and I've put together a demo video of the system with boost and without boost to demonstrate how effective the system is. Hope you guys enjoy the video demo: If the qua...
I've been researching this particular Fleetwood model because we really like one of the floorplans. The problem is that apparently our closest Fleetwood dealer doesn't carry this model. In addition it appears that the dealers that do are far and few between. I'm curious as to the reason behind this...
My husband has just recently retired, I am still working for a little while more. We used to do a lot of camping and then got out of it once the kids were a little older, we got the bug again on the weekend while visiting my sister in her RV....we are anxious to purchase an RV and hit the road in the near future....
If you found a used RV - 33 foot 1996 Rexhall Aerbus with 26,980 miles and has an interior that was completely redone in 2006, that received a positive check out by a qualified RV inspector as well as a mechanical positive check out from a qualified mechanic, what additional concerns would you have? Co...
For now I don't want to cover the wheels on our 5th wheel and am wondering if there is a product to spray or wipe on to protect them? I have done research on Armor All and most say not to use it and for long term use they say it is even harmful to the rubber! Thank you for your help.
