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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Hello! My name is Dave. The user name I'm using on the forum is my ham radio callsign. Yeah, I'm one of 'those'
I don't have an RV yet. My son graduates High school this year, and when He gets out on his own, we will start saving to buy a used RV outright. In the mean time, I've looked online as some RV's ,(I really like the Fleetwood Bounders) and have watched some vids on youtube trying to get an idea of what the RV lifestyle is about. BTW, we do intend to be full timers at this. We will be workampers, living locally in this area, while planning and saving for our adventures. At least that's the plan as it stands now. Nothing is written in stone though. I would also like to rent an RV at least a couple times to get some hands on experience and an idea of what life in an RV will be like.
I'm looking forward to hearing everyone's RV stories and can always use advice.
Welcome to the forum. Lots of useful info and friendly folks on here. I'll echo Jim's "rent a Class C" suggestion to get a feel for things. We did that a few years ago it really opened our eyes about advantages and disadvantages of many aspects of things RV. For example, we learned really quick that while they'll say "sleeps ten" thats about all it will do. 10 people in a tiny space will in all likelyhood try to kill each other Reality.... sleeps 2, feeds 4, entertains 6 is more like it. You will learn to appreciate things you have or do now and also be amazed at things that never appeared on your "life radar" during the time you were ruled by a J O B. Through it all, you will get a feel for your comfort zone. It's said on here and elsewhere that RV lifestyle isn't for everyone. If it is, even if it isn't, trying it on for size in a rental is definitely a worthwhile exercise. We are still years away from full time but our 2 "rental trips" told us that it was the way to go for us when the time comes. From that we learned that a class A or a fifth wheel(we're leaning this way) was the way to go for us. Your mileage may vary as they say.
Welcome to the forum. Lots of useful info and friendly folks on here. I'll echo Jim's "rent a Class C" suggestion to get a feel for things. We did that a few years ago it really opened our eyes about advantages and disadvantages of many aspects of things RV. For example, we learned really quick that while they'll say "sleeps ten" thats about all it will do. 10 people in a tiny space will in all likelyhood try to kill each other Reality.... sleeps 2, feeds 4, entertains 6 is more like it. You will learn to appreciate things you have or do now and also be amazed at things that never appeared on your "life radar" during the time you were ruled by a J O B. Through it all, you will get a feel for your comfort zone. It's said on here and elsewhere that RV lifestyle isn't for everyone. If it is, even if it isn't, trying it on for size in a rental is definitely a worthwhile exercise. We are still years away from full time but our 2 "rental trips" told us that it was the way to go for us when the time comes. From that we learned that a class A or a fifth wheel(we're leaning this way) was the way to go for us. Your mileage may vary as they say.
This is for me and my wife. The kids may come once in a while, and there are only two of them so I think we're ok there. We do want to rent a class C, as we had originally thought a class C would be enough RV for the two of us. I do like the Class A's though. Doesn't seem to be much difference in price from what I saw. Maybe I'm looking in the wrong places though...
I remember there was a guy down there who was a traveler, or a snowbird. That wouldn't be you would it? I think I met you a couple years ago at the Hamfest the ham group puts on every year. Good to hear from you!
Welcome Dave. Read this site and ask your questions, you'll learn a lot from friendly and helpful people.
Red.
P.S. I'm not one of those......but I really like ham radios, because if y'all weren't busy talking away on the radios you would probably be fishing on my crappie holes. LOL
Welcome! My father-in-law, who passed away many years ago, was a ham radio operator. I will have Bill look up his "handle" (is that what it's called?)
I think you mean his call sign. That would be great. Looks like this forum has more than a few ops (operators). I'd like to know about your respective setups, and how you got around the fiberglass bubble.
Welcome Dave. Read this site and ask your questions, you'll learn a lot from friendly and helpful people.
Red.
P.S. I'm not one of those......but I really like ham radios, because if y'all weren't busy talking away on the radios you would probably be fishing on my crappie holes. LOL
Well Red, since you mentioned it, I do have an antenna that was built out of crappie fishing poles, I could dismantle it and go with you sometime.
Welcome Dave. Read this site and ask your questions, you'll learn a lot from friendly and helpful people.
Red.
P.S. I'm not one of those......but I really like ham radios, because if y'all weren't busy talking away on the radios you would probably be fishing on my crappie holes. LOL
Well Red, since you mentioned it, I do have an antenna that was built out of crappie fishing poles, I could dismantle it and go with you sometime.
No use taking your antenna apart....I've got plenty of fishing gear, lets wet a line!
Welcome Dave. We are getting very close to hitting the road fulltime our selves (in the next couple of months). DW gave her 4 week notice yesterday at work. I haven't set up my radio in our truck or trailer yet but that will come. 73, KY∅H
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. Through it all, you will get a feel for your comfort zone. It's said on here and elsewhere that RV lifestyle isn't for everyone. If it is, even if it isn't, trying it on for size in a rental is definitely a worthwhile exercise. We are still years away from full time but our 2 "rental trips" told us that it was the way to go for us when the time comes. From that we learned that a class A or a fifth wheel(we're leaning this way) was the way to go for us. Your mileage may vary as they say. 
