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WAYGONE · RV-Dreams Community Member

WAYGONE intro

Terry and Jo · RV-Dreams Family Member

David,

Welcome to the RV Dreams forums. As you've noticed, this is a good source of information because of the number of RV'ers that are active participants with knowledge of all kinds of RV's and subjects linked to the RV'ing lifestyle. Glad to have you as a part of the "family."

Terry

bigboomer · RV-Dreams Family Member

Well WG it looks like your just took the first step on your road to adventure...you admitted that you have a desire to be an RV'er....Now your next step is seeking treatment which will entail an exhaustive program of finding that RV of your dreams and taking it down the road less traveled!

Good Luck!

Les

Lucky Mike · RV-Dreams Family Member

First off Welcome Waygone..........................

Yes....Yes and Yes!!!!!!...................

They treat you like family here , and are quick to help you out as you need it!!

hope we help you on your journey and make it an easy transition.......good luck on your venture!!

WAYGONE · RV-Dreams Community Member

Wow, so Quick a response! I should have figured for sure, as I have read all of you above many posts....Les and Sue that is a hoot! Thanks to all!

Sugar Plum Fairy · RV-Dreams Community Member

Hi WAYGONE- We are new here too and learning right along side of you. Good Luck ! SPF

heyduke · RV-Dreams Family Member

WG ask away here and someone will know something about whatever you ask...

WAYGONE · RV-Dreams Community Member

Thank-you for the welcome, SPF& heyduke...Questions? plenty for sure, just hope I plant them in the correct thread. I will say here that one of the most interesting primers was the electrical/solar upgrade with the photos. Makes one think about living w/o hook-up.
I am 63, lost my working life to a heart failure 2001, another 2002, 2004,2005. Got fairly healthy for a time then more troubles. Fought my way back through weight lifting and walking. Had to find something to do so 5 years ago I started volunteering at the VA. I also started ballroom dancing as a hobby. This has somewhat kept me from the nut farm to this point. I now feel a need to change to a new adventure and started researching this lifestyle about 8-10 weeks ago. You know the rest most likely, more you read the more it becomes a sprout of thought. 5er, MH, C, B, TT, which one will it be. I need a little Irish for these thoughts.
I was looking at the Mobile Suites earlier today, I can certainly see why someone would make that choice. I won't mention to whom I refer. Well I see alot that I like out there, small class A is the most reasonable in the pricing I have been looking at. Might be just the area I am located (SW Ohio) no Casitas in this neck of the woods anywhere but I like them as TT's. Seems they would be a good beginners choice. The three things that intimidate me on this are 1.initial start-up costs. 2. internet conectivity 3. Campsite security when in the outback alone (not personal sec).
Well that's little more info on me and I will be posting in other threads from time to time w/q's.

Terry and Jo · RV-Dreams Family Member

David

We have a Mobile Suites 38-footer. They are really nice, but they aren't for everyone, especially since they tend to weigh more than the "normal" fifth wheels. Since Jo and I sold our home and property, we decided that we wanted an RV that would be our home for some time to come. Since we don't like to have to upgrade as we go, we decided on the Mobile Suites to avoid "wishing for more" down the line. Additionally, since we are "static" full-timers in Oklahoma, we needed something with good insulation and the Mobile Suites with 3 1/4" walls and fiberglass insulation was our ticket.

As for security in the campsites, in all the years that we have part time RV'ed and camped with tents and such, we have never had an issue of someone taking anything. Most of the thieves tend to be lazy enough to not worry about driving miles and miles into the woods when "easy pickings" are in towns and cities. In fact, some of us believe in not even locking our storage compartment doors unless we are towing. If someone wants to break in, they will do a lot more damage to the RV than what it would cost to replace most of the stuff inside.

Good luck with your planning and research. It can be frustrating, but it can also be a hoot!!

Terry

Trabuco · RV-Dreams Family Member

Welcome to the forum David!

Jwar · RV-Dreams Family Member

Welcome to the forum, were both new-bees at this. Lots of great info and fantastic people here.

Actually I think of this site like a half way house .... half way from SB to a DP LOL

Enjoy....John

WAYGONE · RV-Dreams Community Member

Terry & Jo, It would be you two I was thinking of when I was looking one over at the dealer, a bit beyond my means but really impressive, hence my comments. Could definately live in one of them though I was looking at a 2010 35'.
And, thank-you Trabuco and Jwar for your welcome, SB is Stick&Brick? DP = Drivable Palace? I'll have to go find the primer on RV,r acronyms, OK I found it >Diesel Pusher and Short box, I'll get these over time.

Terry and Jo · RV-Dreams Family Member

David,

Yes, the DRV Suites models are more expensive, but you may still consider buying a good used one. However, while they have better insulation than a lot of the others, if you aren't going to be in really hot or really cold climates, then it may not make a difference. There are a lot of good RV's out there that are being used for full-time.

Terry