Do I want to continue full-time rving??? - RV-Dreams Community Forum

dannick · RV-Dreams Family Member

Do I want to continue full-time rving???

Bill and Jodee · RV-Dreams Family Member

Glad you shared this

Tough start for sure, but so glad you're hanging in there!

Jodee

Barbaraok · RV-Dreams Family Member

dannick wrote:
I've been Fulltiming now for about 7 weeks and the realities of this lifestyle are hitting home...literally!
Repairs, lack of Rv spaces and on and on...
Here is a recap of my first 7 weeks

Your frig problem sounds like the fuse has popped on the electrical side. Ours did that - it is an easy fix if you know where to find the fuse. And yes the first 6 months are hard to get all of the kinks worked out. We had a radiator go when we had only been on the road for 3 months, you will learn how to roll with the problems as they come. biggrin

Barb

Camper Chronicles · RV-Dreams Family Member

Hi Dan,

It does seem that a flurry of mechanical problems are common in those first few weeks. We had them and several of our friends did as well. I think it's something to be especially concerned about if you buy used but even our friends with new rigs are experiencing it and the price point doesn't seem to matter in the slightest. What I keep remembering is my home is on wheels now and experiencing a lot of shaking. This causes things to break. It's part of the deal really...but once the initial problems are out of the way hopefully it will settle into the occasional issue, just like a sticks and bricks owner

Trace

Millie · RV-Dreams Family Member

...you'll get it all ironed out ...then life will be bliss!

Millie · RV-Dreams Family Member

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...somebody didn't drain the hot water tank over winter!

Dog Folks · RV-Dreams Family Member

As this is the second forum you have posted on, you obviously are looking for input, so here goes:

These problems, like Abby being sick, can, and do happen anywhere, in an RV or a house. Doesn't matter.

Your RV is 23 years old, you have to expect repairs/problems.

It seems that you have regained your positive attitude and that is a priceless, and important thing to have in this lifestyle.

Attitude is the difference between an ordeal and an adventure.

Make it an adventure.

Your title of this post says" Do I want to continue full-time RVing?"

Reading your blog, you answer your own question when you say:" Absolutely!"

Don't let a few problems get you down.

-- Edited by Dog Folks on Tuesday 26th of May 2015 06:42:22 AM

NWescapee · RV-Dreams Family Member

For us the first year was so much more difficult than the second and the first 8 weeks of our FT experience was challenging. Fridge failed a couple of times, had to have the cooling unit replaced, then we traveled to Colorado for a truck upgrade, parts were delayed and in Sept of 2013 Colorado experienced much higher than normal rainfalls resulting in flooding and we were told to evacuate.

Personally we weren't about to give up at that time and as we're getting ready to close out year 2, we can laugh about all those problems and they make great stories to share around a campfire.

Curtis and Rhandi · RV-Dreams Family Member

Love what you posted - and good for you with the good attitude....as someone else posted - it's EVERYTHING. My husband and I have found ourselves much more "polite" with each other in the Rv. We are constantly bumping into each other as we are cooking, cleaning, or just trying to find something! LOL It's really cute - we both keep our attitudes positive, and happy - and helpful with each other. I think that is one of the things that can make or break this adventure!

dannick · RV-Dreams Family Member

Thanks so much for the support and words of encouragement!
Despite the early challenges I LOVE this lifestyle :)

njb1957 · RV-Dreams Community Member

I am not fulltiming yet but have taken my new Class A out on weekend trips and then taken it back to the dealer for repair of issues. A couple electrical component replacements that moved the slide in and lowered the jacks, hinge of overhead door came out of mounting holes, steering wheel not 100% on alignment, and smaller issues. I just hope I can find all the problems before the warranty is up. So I have learned that anyone buying a new rig should expect issues and have a reputable maintenance facility nearby that can do the repairs. Use your rig and find these problems early.

HighwayRanger · RV-Dreams Family Member

Nancy, it looks like you need to update your signature and show us a picture of your new rig!

Roy

njb1957 · RV-Dreams Community Member

Wow - you caught me as I was just doing that.

dannick · RV-Dreams Family Member

Here's a video tour of our 1992 Class C along with our newest challenge...UGH!!

-- Edited by dannick on Tuesday 2nd of June 2015 06:45:55 AM

marianne57 · RV-Dreams Family Member

Dan....really cool dog trick with the bone!! ;) Of course I'm partial to goldens, so that helps!! I hope things go well for you going forward!