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ARE YOU A FULL TIMER? I NEED YOUR HELP AND ADVICE.
DO YOU PERSONALLY KNOWIF THESE UNITS ARE ANY GOOD FOR FULL TIME (ONE LOCATION) LIVING?
I AM CURRENTLY LOOKING AT THE FOLLOWING UNITS
A COACHMEN (DESTINATION SERIES) CATALINA 39MKTS
A FOREST RIVER (DESTINATION TRAILER) WILDWOOD DLX 353FLFB
A FOREST RIVER (DESTINATION TRAILER) CHEROKEE 39RL
A FOREST RIVER (FITH WHEEL) V-CROSS PLATINUM 352VRL
DO YOU PERSONALLY KNOW OF ANY UNITS THAT ARE BETTER OR MORE SUITABLE? _________________________________
MY INTENTION IS TO SET UP A UNIT WITH AN 18-24 FT WIDE BY 12-14 FT TALL COVER, SCREENED IN FOR THE SPRING/SUMMER AND ADD CLEAR PANELS FOR A SUN ROOM IN THE FALL/WINTER PLUS A DOOR ENTRANCE LEVEL DECK.
I NEED TO KNOW THE BEST WAY TO HANDLE THE TV, INTERNET, CABLE AND STREAMING VIDEOS.ANY IDEAS OR SUGGESTIONS
ANY PROBLEMS WITH BUGS(ANTS ECT) OR CRITTERS (SNAKES ECT) ?____ BEST SOLUTIONS ? _______
WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE OR DO DIFFERENTLY?______________________________________.
THERE ARE MANY FINE RETIREMENT RV COMUNITIES OUT THERE. I’M ALSO LOOKING FOR A FULL TIME (PERMANENT/ DEEDED?) LOCATION – ON OR VERY NEAR A LAKE, WHERE I CAN GARDEN AND GO GOLFING NEAR BY.I NEED ONE WITH IN 5O (PREFER <20) MILES OF CLEMSON SC, SO I CAN BE NEAR MY 85 YR OLD IN-LAWS.
Not moving, get a park model. Much better for this.
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2003 Teton Grand Freedon 2006 Mobile Suites 32TK3 SOLD 2006 Freightliner Century 120 with Detroit 14L singled, ultrashift, hauling a 2016 Smart Passion
Don't know a thing about the units you are currently looking at but the Keystone lines, like Montana, High Country, etc., have a good 4-season/full time reputation and many include "full time" options. That is the reason I got the one I did.
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~ Tom Warfield
living in: 2014 Montana 3900FB fifth wheel
camping & traveling in: 2008 Chalet a-frame hard side pop up
"full timing" since December, 2008
currently in a fixed location in SW Washington State but that could change
WHAT UNITS ARE ANY GOOD FOR FULL TIME (ONE LOCATION) LIVING? I also would recommend a park model. There are some really nice ones in the places we are staying now and they are much less expensive than the same features in a moving fifth wheel.
MY INTENTION IS TO SET UP A UNIT WITH AN 18-24 FT WIDE BY 12-14 FT TALL COVER, SCREENED IN FOR THE SPRING/SUMMER AND ADD CLEAR PANELS FOR A SUN ROOM IN THE FALL/WINTER PLUS A DOOR ENTRANCE ...again seen some great examples of this in the community I am living in.
I NEED TO KNOW THE BEST WAY TO HANDLE THE TV, INTERNET, CABLE AND STREAMING VIDEOS. ANY IDEAS OR SUGGESTIONS Check out Technomadia's website, but if your not moving I would definitely recommend picking a permanent site where you can get internet via traditional cable. The mobile options are not that great (imho) and a sticks and bricks alternative (which you could do if not moving) would be much better and less expensive.
ANY PROBLEMS WITH BUGS (ANTS ECT) OR CRITTERS (SNAKES ECT) ?We have had bugs for sure...ants, lady bugs, etc. Tradtional remedies work...ant traps, fly swatters, it's not that much worse than in a sticks and bricks
Good luck to you :)
WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE OR DO DIFFERENTLY? My best piece of advice here is to really visual yourself in your future life and then put a plan together to acheive that goal. This looks very different for every person that does it, so be honest about what you want and what you can afford and make it happen.
So far in florida.. this is a Ant infested state.. they are everywhere. Monster mounds of ant hills everywhere.. I have some stuff shipped in that is illegal in some states.. not FL. Working ok. if you don't spray.. they are there. And they bite.
Had a tribe in my truck at one time..
Crazy big spiders and roaches too.. Like huge.. spray spray.. spray..We spray our whole site, our car and truck.. inside and out side everything... where we park.
Seen a few snakes too.. Almost stepped on a venomous coral snake coming home late one night.. I watch where I step now..always here.
No se em's will eat you alive by the ocean/brackish water.. One place had me itching crazy for 2 weeks.. I hate these things the worse.. They can make sunset by the water.. a nightmare.
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Keep up the good specific advice. just what I need.
once set up I'll be able to help also. I can make anything that can be fermented. I've also helped design and build a solar house and many other designs. solar water heater booster ect. I have a green thumb and can grow anything, except my corn never seems as good as my neighbors.
I still need to find a Retirement RV Community, please help me find it. even a good private park - hard to find.
There Are Many Fine Retirement RV Communities Out There. I’M Also Looking For A Full Time (Permanent/ Deeded?) Location – On Or Very Near A Lake, Where I Can Garden And Go Golfing Near By. I Need One With In 5O (Prefer <20) Miles Of Clemson Sc, So I Can Be Near My 85 Yr Old In-Laws.
IMO your described usage would be more suited to a “park model” RV. They are very popular in parks with seasonal or full time residents especially those catering to the retired crowd.
Here is a link to pictures of all sizes and types.
