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!!

Members Login
Username 
 
Password 
    Remember Me  
RV-Dreams.com Home -> RV-Dreams Community Forum -> Researching RV Living -> Obviously I Have Too Much Time on My Hands
Post Info TOPIC: Obviously I Have Too Much Time on My Hands
TxYellowRose


RV-Dreams Family Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 385
Date:
Obviously I Have Too Much Time on My Hands
Permalink  

We're out in our TT in the East Texas Pineywoods, half-way into our vacation.

Wonderful progress on DH's part!  He actually enjoyed looking at 5ers the other day, mentioned a couple of times during this trip that he could live this lifestyle, I've caught him looking at a 5er brochure, even said we ought to get one fairly soon before prices go up, and we should really start concentrating on downsizing so we'll be ready when the time comes!  Whoohoo!

Hmmm...taking him to a place like this where the cycling is exceptional has probably been a good thing, eh?  Teehee!

I've been working on my idea of teaching Reiki online via video conferencing.  A couple of my former students think it is a neat and interesting idea...so far I haven't found anyone else doing it via video conferencing.   Online, combined with any classes/sessions I could do in person in different locations...well....sweet.  Doing my thing.  Plus both of us workamping.  Who knows...Dave might pick up work in a bike shop or even on his own.  That's his thing.  We think it might be doable.  Who knows, maybe I could even teach a drum class here and there, too.

There's less fear and more "This might be a good lifestyle and an adventure to pursue."  At least we're willing to give it a good try!

So I've been researching extended warranties, mechanical breakdown policies, insurance, etc. 

The thing that gets me a little is the warranty issue with 5ers not intended for full-timing but folks are using them that way.  Guess get additional coverage targeted for full-timing?   Anyhoo, I obviously am on vacation 'cause I'm all over the Internet researching, reading about insulation R ratings, slide-out mechanisms, oh goodness!

Such fun!



__________________
1 Scotsman, 1 Texan chick, 1 Lhasa Apso/? & 4 bicycles
Set Sail in June 2010
2010 Montana 3585SA HE
Ford F350 diesel 4x4 SRW
Full-timing blog:  Phoenix Once Again
Check out My Reiki Web Presence
Speedhitch


RV-Dreams Family Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 1043
Date:
Permalink  

Our Carriage is a full time rig and states that in the paperwork we have. Also they have an extended total 7 year warrenty on this rig. Might ought to look into the Carriage Products before you buy.

__________________

 

Joe Sherri and Kris living in a Open Range Lite 308BHS. 2500 Dodge Ram Diesel  http://speedysgreatadventure.blogspot.com/
Darrell and Judy


RV-Dreams Family Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 291
Date:
Permalink  

Another fulltiming rig is Heartland RVs (Landmark and Big Horn). They are better built than the Montana and Cedar Creek (which we have) and in the same price range. Good luck in your endeavor and continue doing your homework.

__________________
Wandering America
2006 38' Cedar Creek Custom
2500 HD GMC Sierra Duramax Diesel
Ken & Sarah


RV-Dreams Family Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 174
Date:
Permalink  

Excel also make unites that are built with fulltimers in mind. Also, New Horizon builds for fulltimers. Good research will give you good results.

__________________

2010 36 GKE Excel Limited, 2007 F550,
Blog: hoenigfamily.blogspot.com
Mallo


RV-Dreams Family Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 303
Date:
Permalink  

You might want to look at the Hitchhikers by Nu Wa

Here is a link to their factory website.

http://www.nuwa.com/

__________________
TxYellowRose


RV-Dreams Family Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 385
Date:
Permalink  

Thanks to all for your responses.

As a follow-up, on our last day in Rusk, we ended up at a dealer in nearby Nacogdoches and purchased a Montana!  We are awaiting word from the dealer that it is ready for delivery, which should be this month.

I liked what I saw of the Hitchikers, but a Montana was originally our first choice.  We found one in Nac that fit our weight capabilities and budget and is a floorplan we both quite like. 

Again, thanks for the responses.  Gotta love this group of folks!  I hope one day to have the experience under my belt to give back to others starting out.



-- Edited by TxYellowRose on Sunday 6th of December 2009 11:04:37 PM

__________________
1 Scotsman, 1 Texan chick, 1 Lhasa Apso/? & 4 bicycles
Set Sail in June 2010
2010 Montana 3585SA HE
Ford F350 diesel 4x4 SRW
Full-timing blog:  Phoenix Once Again
Check out My Reiki Web Presence
Page 1 of 1  sorted by
 
Quick Reply

Please log in to post quick replies.
RV-Dreams.com Home -> RV-Dreams Community Forum -> Researching RV Living -> Obviously I Have Too Much Time on My Hands
Tweet this page Post to Digg Post to Del.icio.us