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.


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RVPAINTER


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Hi,

I'm a new member - just signed up today.  My name is Dick Secor and my wife's name is Melissa.  We live in Santa Fe NM.  We are both retired - I'm an acrylic painter (for 16 years now) and my wife is a writer of middle grade books for kids and many various magazines etc.  We do not have an RV yet but have our house up for sale and as soon as that happens we will buy a Class A or Class C used RV 32-36 feet in length.  Our plan is to F/T RV for at least a year or two and then continue perhaps 6 months a year.  I plan on doing a lot of painting and my wife plans on a lot of writing.

 



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laurly


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Welcome to the forum! This is a great place to make some friends who share the same dream :)

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Jim01


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Welcome Dick and Melissa,

You've found a great site to learn all about the full-timing lifestyle. There's lots of friendly folks here that will help you in any way they can.

Howard and Linda are thinking about having a Rally out west in the near future and that would be a great learning experiance for you if you can make it.

Good luck,

Jim

 

 



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RVPAINTER


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Thanks for the welcome folks - looking forward to learning a lot!
Dick Secor

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2012 - 31 foot NEXUS Class C with one slide out.

Progressive EMS/Surge

Pressure Pro TPMS

WiFi Ranger Mobile Boost

2012 Honda Fit in tow 

BLOG LINK1: http://rvpainter.blogspot.com/

BLOG LINK2: http://art4rvs.blogspot.com/
rclvnv


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Welcome. You have chosen the best possible place for information and support in your quest. Advice given by those on this forum has been invaluable to us.We too have listed our house.We have the tow vehicle and just took delivery of our future 5th wheel home,for F/T. A lot to do,but as you'll see, lot of support here. If Howard & Linda do have a rally somewhere in the West, in the next year or so, I'd say make every effort to go. I know we will. Wish I was free to attend spring or fall rallies already planned, but timing is no good for us.

Richard



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Penny and Paul


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Welcome to the group. There are so many knowledgeable folks here who are always willing to share what they know.



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RVPAINTER


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Thank you Richard, Penny & Paul. Can't wait for our house to sell (with the economy - it may take a while) BUT as soon as it does we will find our RV and hit the road. My wife already has our routes mapped out!! :>)

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2012 - 31 foot NEXUS Class C with one slide out.

Progressive EMS/Surge

Pressure Pro TPMS

WiFi Ranger Mobile Boost

2012 Honda Fit in tow 

BLOG LINK1: http://rvpainter.blogspot.com/

BLOG LINK2: http://art4rvs.blogspot.com/
tcox4freedom


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Welcome
I'm learning myself!

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Speedhitch


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Your in a good place here with people who really care about you

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RVPAINTER


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Thanks for the welcome guys - looking forward to bing a member and contributor.

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2012 - 31 foot NEXUS Class C with one slide out.

Progressive EMS/Surge

Pressure Pro TPMS

WiFi Ranger Mobile Boost

2012 Honda Fit in tow 

BLOG LINK1: http://rvpainter.blogspot.com/

BLOG LINK2: http://art4rvs.blogspot.com/
pjsings


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So looking forward to meeting everyone at our first rally. We'll be liquidating in 2012 to go full-time.



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Welcome Dick to you and Melissa!!!

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RVPAINTER


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thanks Donna & Stu - everyone here is so helpful and fiendly!

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2012 - 31 foot NEXUS Class C with one slide out.

Progressive EMS/Surge

Pressure Pro TPMS

WiFi Ranger Mobile Boost

2012 Honda Fit in tow 

BLOG LINK1: http://rvpainter.blogspot.com/

BLOG LINK2: http://art4rvs.blogspot.com/
tcox4freedom


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Welcome!
My wife and I have learned a whole lt in a very short time.

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RVPAINTER


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I'm learning everyday - great website!

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2012 - 31 foot NEXUS Class C with one slide out.

Progressive EMS/Surge

Pressure Pro TPMS

WiFi Ranger Mobile Boost

2012 Honda Fit in tow 

BLOG LINK1: http://rvpainter.blogspot.com/

BLOG LINK2: http://art4rvs.blogspot.com/
Elaine NB


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Welcome...we are past the planning stage :) have our rig...and retiring in June and then plan to hit the road...learned alot here on this forum...:) good luck to you



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RVPAINTER


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Thanks Rick & elaine - good luck to you guys and ENJOY!! Ii'M 71, SO I HOPE OUR HOUSE SELLS SOON SO WE CAN GET STARTED!!!

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2012 - 31 foot NEXUS Class C with one slide out.

Progressive EMS/Surge

Pressure Pro TPMS

WiFi Ranger Mobile Boost

2012 Honda Fit in tow 

BLOG LINK1: http://rvpainter.blogspot.com/

BLOG LINK2: http://art4rvs.blogspot.com/
bonnie and clyde


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Welcome Dick and Melissa,

Sounds like a great plan.  I think making a commitment to the full time lifestyle for a defined length of time  is a great way to go.  That way you make a commitment for a minimum length of time, which allows you to work through the ups and downs--best wishes.



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RVPAINTER


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THANKS BONNIE & CLYDE - WE ARE SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO READY!!

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2012 - 31 foot NEXUS Class C with one slide out.

Progressive EMS/Surge

Pressure Pro TPMS

WiFi Ranger Mobile Boost

2012 Honda Fit in tow 

BLOG LINK1: http://rvpainter.blogspot.com/

BLOG LINK2: http://art4rvs.blogspot.com/
Ckerr


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Welcome to the family Dick and Melissa! Lots of great info/help here. We're in the transition to fulltiming. Hope to finalize things by the end of the summer by leasing the house. We have a 5th wheel toyhauler, but we're looking for the perfect diesel pusher to fulltime in.

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RVPAINTER


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Good luck Ckerr - hope you find just what you are looking for.

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2012 - 31 foot NEXUS Class C with one slide out.

Progressive EMS/Surge

Pressure Pro TPMS

WiFi Ranger Mobile Boost

2012 Honda Fit in tow 

BLOG LINK1: http://rvpainter.blogspot.com/

BLOG LINK2: http://art4rvs.blogspot.com/
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