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!!
I am working up my budget for full timing and need to know how many KWH of electricity y'all may use per month? I have a price per KWH. I hope I am not asking a personal question.
Howard, What do you think about carrying the contract for someone who wants to buy your (paid for) house? Friends who have done this before insist on a 20-30% downpayment to protect themselves. Credit check, etc. Any thoughts? Deb
I've seen alot of good advice and ideas here but haven't seen any recipes (at least not in their own topic). Is there another area for exchanging recipes that I missed or is it just not done here?
Looking for campgrounds that can accomodate a big rig (60 foot length including tow) without requiring unhooking the tow. Do not require activities in the campground but would like full hookups. We'll be going through the Panhandle area on the way to Tampa and would like to spend a couple of quiet da...
With the purchase of our F450, I am now beginning to consider the purchase of some CB radio equipment. Specifically, I am looking at mobiles for both the truck and the Explorer and a handheld for use when one of us would be out of the vehicle, such as when parking. Are any of you using such a system? How is...
Well, we have talked and talked and thought and thought....still talkin' and thinkin'. Looks like we have decided to search and hopefully acquire a 5er in the near future and start downsizing, scanning paperwork/photos, etc. We have a target "jump" date of 12-24 months from now. Even...
Has any one stayed at Golden Village Palms in Hemet? What are the amenities like? How are staff? What are the pads like? are other campers friendly in this facility? and finally which nearby casino has the best poker game?
Please forgive me if this has been covered. I couldn't find the exact answer I'm looking for. But how are RV's financed. I mean how many years are the loans usually for. We're trying to figure out if our house doesn't sell if we still can afford to rent the house out and finance the RV. That way we sti...
We have a spare tire that is attached to the back bumper of the camper... we would like to remove it so we can attach a carrier for our kayaks....So you think it would be ok to use the luggage rack on the roof as a place to store the spare tire...we do not plan to keep anything else in it....patti
Before we hit the road I want to take control of my web site. Volunteers have put it together for me but I need to be in control of it so I can make changes while we are out. My question is this, one person who has helped me on it said I would benefit from switching to a Mac. I do have a new HP that I just bought 6 mont...
Since we are closing in on the Rig purchase, while in a casual conversation with a friend last night i sheepishly mentioned our plans. "Your going to do what?, dont do that, just go for a month or two, what about your beautiful house" And on and on. Finally after explaining my reasons to him, h...
Hi, I'm going solo fulltime in February.. and I have a question about how the whole campground system works. I'll be traveling in a motorhome.. if I've set up my motorhome at a camp spot.. but later go play a round of golf.. and pack up all my stuff with me.. and take the motorhome to the golf course.. will o...
Alrighty then, I was assured I could ask away with questions no matter how mundane, so, here goes. My DW,and I do love her, has a severe problem with me. You see, I am a snorer. Not your typical run of the mill snorer either (according to the DW). I apparently have been known to rattle windows, shake walls,...
Hi Everyone! I am replacing and upgrading my 4 TT tires and getting 1 spare.The best tire I can get is 225/75d15. Does anyone know what brand of tires are the best for trailers?Are you just paying extra for the name on the tire? Also from sitting around the rims have developed a little rust. What is the be...
how many of you have or planning on having a house (condo, townhouse, etc) and an RV where you use the residence to go back to momentarily before you continue on to other destinations. in trying to plan out how to do this ft rv thing in the future, i have thought the best of both worlds is to downsize in the re...
Hello Friends, Only a couple more months till I will be a fulltimer.I still have alot to learn and many mistakes to make.I was wondering if there are certain cleaners or soaps that should not be used?Bleach ? Are there brands that are recomended? This question is for inside and outside the trailer c...
I have been looking at 5er to camp in and got to wondering how many of you live full time in your 5er, TT or MH. My thought is for all the information on this forum that it would be a great way to live frugally while paying off debts and getting the 5er and TV paid off. My question is how do you enjoy being in one pl...
Hello Again Friends, My owners manual is very basic in explaining what and how to maintain all of the components of my travel trailer.Where would I learn what has to be done and how often? Where is the best place to learn how to correctly do these tasks?I am open to all suggestions. Not the most handy m...
Wow...lots of great info here. This has been one of my dilemas since my cat doesn't travel well at all. I keep her sandbox in the garage and then the door into the kitchen is kept ajar. When I come home from work as soon as she hears the garage door opener she's headed out. She doesn't go anywhere, just lays o...
My wife and I have talked several times over the last 15 years how we would love to travel the country. Currently we have 3 boys ( 11, 11, and soon to be 9.) and a HUGE 119 lb. yellow lab named Remington. We are considering FT in two or six years. ??? Don't know if we can also take on the task of trying to homesch...
I'm in the process of full-timing. During the past month I've made the decision to sell my home and wander the roads. I'm sure some of my friends think I've lost it and I know my son does but I think he's coming around. Many of you here are old enough to remember the old Rt 66 tv series. From the first episode I...
We had a major mishap with our tow dolly and need to find an inexpensive tow dolly immediately. The dolly will need to be adequate to tow a Hyundai Santa Fe. We're in Alpine, Texas, on our way to Hondo, Texas. We'll be in Hondo or San Antonio until we can locate a tow dolly. If anyone has or knows someone who h...
We've used the Purex 3-in-1 laundry sheets in conventional washers and dryers, and they've worked well. It seems that they would be perfect for use in washer/dryer combo machines. However, if they have sufficient detergent and softener for use in standard size conventional machines, is there t...
Hi, I'm having a conundrum. I am new to all this.. and am about to solo Fulltime and am in process of picking a Class C motorhome. I was thinking I would try to go as small as possible.. so I can fit in parking spaces and national parks, etc.. maybe 24ft with a slideout.. WITHOUT a rear bed.. and sleep in the ov...
My community allows us to store RV's and boats on a pad or in the driveway. I have read that on RV should be stored as level as possible. Is that true? I have a slight grade to contend with, so the front of the RV would be about a foot higher than the rear. I could put the rear on boards to level it, but that se...
Wondering what we did before Blogging... even what we did before the Internet as I very vaguely remember, I have written why I keep this Journal of mine going, besides the Photography which has become a passion of mine... Not the "trendy" reason (s), but the true in depth one (s). Be well......
ok folks, just have a curious question that hopefully you won't find too personal but it does intrigue me. obviously being in a relationship whether it be marriage or partner has it's challenges. my question is, have you found living in closer quarters made it more or less of a challenge and if it's mo...
