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treetopper · treetopper

Greetings group. Retired for 1 year. Pulled a bumper pull for 2 years in another time and galaxy. Currently pulling a 5th wheel. Simply love it. Traveling is contained to 3-5 day trips in that wife unit is still working. Love to read, play some music (didn't say I was Nashville level), no horse but still...

Mamma · Mamma

Living in a senior living Co-OP for 3 years, after deciding to downsize from a home we lived in for 28 years was hard to do. But living with neighbors that drive you nuts got us to thinking that we didn't want to spend our retirement years wilting away in our recliners being miserable. So after much discus...

jtrack · jtrack

Hey all, as the title suggest, the wife and I are preparing for retirement. Ran across this site while searching for information, looks like this is just were I need to be. We are seriously looking into full timing. I'm in the "getting smart" phase of this adventure now. We have a 2011, F 250, 6.7L, 4...

Yoma · Yoma

My name is Valerie - I used Yoma as a sign in name - that's what my grandchildren call me. I'm a lifelong camper (tents, tent trailer, Class A in the 90's) and nature lover. I love to bicycle and swim, too. Happiest when I'm immersed in nature and sharing time with good friends and family. In the next six m...

Jim and Deb · Jim and Deb

Well it is official, we will be full time RVers quicker than expected. Technically I guess we are returning to full time RVing as that is how we lived for several years when we first were together so we could save and build the American dream of a "regular home" out in the country. Well, after 20 years an...

rlwilliams1990 · rlwilliams1990

Hello! New here, don't even have our RV yet, still in the research stage but we have stated that we have a 5-6 year plan. We should have our RV by then that we will use on weekends and holidays until such a time as we are able to go full time. The 5-6 year plan is in place due to our daughter being in college an...

MikkiNJay · MikkiNJay

Hey guys! We did it! We have bought a 2002 Newmar Duchstar DP!! We are so excited! Can't wait to see you all on the road! And the next Rally we'll be in our own Rig!

MCJM · MCJM

So we are finally going to do it! We have dreamed of full time RVing for years. We have upgraded our RV every few years and our trucks, expecting that by the time we retire we will have what we want to travel in full time. But last year we had a surprise child and with the added burden of expense and mortgag...

Jeannie and Mary Ann · Jeannie and Mary Ann

We've been talking about full timing for a while now and have finally realized that time flies by! We have a target retirement date of December 2018.....or maybe earlier. We know we want to sell the house and everything in it. Well, we will need some clothes, dishes, food, and the fur babies. We have beg...

tstromaine · tstromaine

Will be retiring later this year and thinking about purchasing a Forest River Class A motor home. Perhaps a Georgetown 30X3 or a 335DS. Has anyone had any experience with this company or model? Your input would be appreciated. This will be our first motor home and we are looking forward to easing i...

juls26 · juls26

Hi all! we have been researching the FT life for about a year now. I am retired and my sweetie works in a soul-killing job that is really hurting her. A very complicated situation. She is only 54 so drawing her SS will be a long way off. Our plan is to move into a motor home for 2 years to save funds to enable he...

jucatt · jucatt

Since my husband has passed away, I cannot continue our full-timing lifestyle. I miss it terribly and enjoy reading posts from others who are on the road. Brings back lots of good memories!

Lucky Larry · Lucky Larry

I like Lucky Mike's posts so I'll name myself Lucky Larry. Haven't gone FT yet - my elderly dogs don't need dragging around the USA so when they finally go where all good dogs go I'll be saddling up and moving out as a solo, seeing if I can fill out my bucket list. I own a 32' TT but no way am I gonna try to tow that...

Militarytravelfamily · Militarytravelfamily

We have a 2012 Ram 2500 6.7 liter diesel full 4 doors and an 8ft bed and are looking at a Montana High country to travel in with our 2 kids and was curious if the truck we have would have any issues with that as a setup or if anybody has a recomendation for a fifth wheel in the $ 60K range that would be better. WE h...

TinyJen · TinyJen

Hi, Everyone! I have been looking at tiny house options and how to finance them on $900/mo minus half (the house payment). My 5 yo SUV is free and clear, so, at this point, it's my ticket to RVing. I can't live in my house because of a prowler. My roommate situation gives me no privacy. I've been looking at...

PaPaPhil · PaPaPhil

Have had the dream of full timing for a long long time....It's finally coming true. My wife and I sold our businesses and the house is listed with lots of bites coming already. We have contacted an estate sale company to sell everything else. Still don't have a clue where we will head first. We have been w...

lonelyroad · lonelyroad

Hi, I'm completely new to the world of RVing. I always went tent camping, or stayed in a youth hostel or hotel room. In the last 16 years, I've been down on my luck health wise. My house may contain mold; I have actually tested positive for a type of mold called, "Penicillium Notatum." I've heard of som...

Jeannie55 · Jeannie55

Hi everyone, my name is Jeannie My Dh started planning 5 years ago and are counting dow each and every day. We already own our own fifth wheel but not sure if this is the one we want to go full time in. Its 38' we bought it originaly because we take a lot of family camping many times through out the year. I hav...

Bob M · Bob M

Hello All, Starting early on the plans for going full time and have lots of questions but for the time being let's only look at this one. We like the idea of workamping, volunteering, state/national park seasonal help, etc. once we hit the road. A couple of places I have looked state the RV has a maxi...

j52wf · j52wf

Hello all. Been towing since 1996. Did a 4000 mile, 13 day trip to Sturgis last year. I've been learning and sharing on the Sunline Forum for a few years. Already learned some new things here. Camping season starts for me next week at Dover, DE. Then Cherrystone for a loooong Memorial Day weekend. I look...

rudyman43 · rudyman43

Hi all, As I stated in subject line just want to see what everyone is talking about in the RV world, I wish all the best in traveling and seeing the country, stay well and safe. RudyMan

Favorite Dreams · Favorite Dreams

Hi all! After about 3 years of planning, researching, visiting many RV shows (including 2 trips to Tampa and 1 to Hershey!), we have narrowed our search down to a DRV Full House (toy hauler, for those unfamiliar). Since we'll need to have a big ole' truck to pull the 5er around, we're planning on bring...

Alex Gunutzmann · Alex Gunutzmann

Hello, My name is Alexander, but you can call me Alex, I live in Brazil and I'm working hard to be able to get a linear income that allows me to achieve my RV dream. I wish I could buy an RV in the US and storaged it while I am here in Brazil. First of all I'll rent one to better understand how it works. Indeed I'd...

Dreamer1086 · Dreamer1086

I am Warren and my lovely wife is Kathy. In the last 14 months, she has really changed my outlook on life and living. She has a tear drop trailer made by Little Guy and we tow it with a Honda CRV. We are kayaking and into the outdoor life style. In 3 and 1/2 years, I will retire and we are going to be a part timer in...

Tnwg83 · Tnwg83

Hello all! We bought our first TT in January of 2014, 21ft Salem Cruise lite, we loved it, but knew it would be too small when our daughter moved out and we no longer had a built in dog sitter. We traded it in on a 27ft Salem TT, that actually had a separate bedroom, and really enjoyed it. DH wasn't fond of towi...

DickHutchings · DickHutchings

Hi all! I've got plans of being a full timer when I retire so I bought 31' 2001 Winnebago Adventurer for really cheap. My wife and I plan to get used to traveling with this and may upgrade when the day comes. So I have plenty of time to iron the bugs out of living in an RV and I hope to learn a lot from all the pros h...

bcwelsh · bcwelsh

Hi. We are Robert and Cheryl Welsh, along with Abby, Rocky and Remy (3 Cairn Terriers). Have been full time RVing in our 32ft Lifestyle 5th wheel for 2 years. After spending the last 5 months in Palm Springs, Calif., we are heading north. Looking at making our way to Florida next winter, with lots of...

RonC · RonC

My wife and I went to an RV show to kill some time ... our new 41 foot 2016 Durango Gold arrives the end of March ... go figure. We're retired and international travel became too oriented toward "risk management" with commercial transportation constantly targeted (and Americans in parti...

CRHyde58 · CRHyde58

We are Robert and Lee Hyde. We currently live in Nw GA. Planning to sell out and upgrade the fifth wheel. The house goes on the market this summer. Lee retired in April '15, and I am a self-employed HVAC contractor. We have narrowed the field to three brands of RVs. Luckily all were on Howard's list this w...

JamesBl · JamesBl

Just joined and wanted to self introduce to all. Always wanted to try RV's and had spend sometime on one when I was younger, never forgot the experience and the way one had to live planing each day. True pioneer sprite, which allows someone to be an adventure by one's own right. Hope to learn more allow...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Howdy from Texas (Preview) Greetings group. Retired for 1 year. Pulled a bumper pull for 2 years in another time and galaxy. Currently pulling a 5th wheel. Simply love it. Traveling is contained to 3-5 day trips in that wife unit is still working. Love to read, play some music (didn't say I was Nashville level), no horse but still...	treetopper	4	776	08:07 AM Jun 13, 2016 by el Rojo and Pam
	Getting ready to Roll! (Preview) Living in a senior living Co-OP for 3 years, after deciding to downsize from a home we lived in for 28 years was hard to do. But living with neighbors that drive you nuts got us to thinking that we didn't want to spend our retirement years wilting away in our recliners being miserable. So after much discus...	Mamma	2	848	06:21 AM Jun 13, 2016 by John U
	Getting Ready to Retire (Preview) Hey all, as the title suggest, the wife and I are preparing for retirement. Ran across this site while searching for information, looks like this is just were I need to be. We are seriously looking into full timing. I'm in the "getting smart" phase of this adventure now. We have a 2011, F 250, 6.7L, 4...	jtrack	5	1071	09:48 PM Jun 11, 2016 by Terry and Jo
	Transitioning to Full-timer, Lots of fears coming up as solo woman, Excitement too, help! Fear almost full-timer solo woman (Preview) My name is Valerie - I used Yoma as a sign in name - that's what my grandchildren call me. I'm a lifelong camper (tents, tent trailer, Class A in the 90's) and nature lover. I love to bicycle and swim, too. Happiest when I'm immersed in nature and sharing time with good friends and family. In the next six m...	Yoma	17	1417	05:39 PM Jun 11, 2016 by Yoma
	The journey begins (Preview) Well it is official, we will be full time RVers quicker than expected. Technically I guess we are returning to full time RVing as that is how we lived for several years when we first were together so we could save and build the American dream of a "regular home" out in the country. Well, after 20 years an...	Jim and Deb	4	989	07:17 AM Jun 11, 2016 by Jim and Deb
	Hello Everybody! (Preview) Hello! New here, don't even have our RV yet, still in the research stage but we have stated that we have a 5-6 year plan. We should have our RV by then that we will use on weekends and holidays until such a time as we are able to go full time. The 5-6 year plan is in place due to our daughter being in college an...	rlwilliams1990	4	922	07:54 PM Jun 10, 2016 by Camper Chronicles
	OMG! We did it! (Preview) Hey guys! We did it! We have bought a 2002 Newmar Duchstar DP!! We are so excited! Can't wait to see you all on the road! And the next Rally we'll be in our own Rig!	MikkiNJay	7	891	10:26 PM Jun 9, 2016 by MikkiNJay
	Hey All! (Preview) So we are finally going to do it! We have dreamed of full time RVing for years. We have upgraded our RV every few years and our trucks, expecting that by the time we retire we will have what we want to travel in full time. But last year we had a surprise child and with the added burden of expense and mortgag...	MCJM	14	1293	06:56 PM Jun 8, 2016 by MCJM
	Jeannie and Mary Ann are gonna do this! (Preview) We've been talking about full timing for a while now and have finally realized that time flies by! We have a target retirement date of December 2018.....or maybe earlier. We know we want to sell the house and everything in it. Well, we will need some clothes, dishes, food, and the fur babies. We have beg...	Jeannie and Mary Ann	5	1130	09:43 PM Jun 7, 2016 by mds1
	Thinking about a Class A motor home as my first RV. (Preview) Will be retiring later this year and thinking about purchasing a Forest River Class A motor home. Perhaps a Georgetown 30X3 or a 335DS. Has anyone had any experience with this company or model? Your input would be appreciated. This will be our first motor home and we are looking forward to easing i...	tstromaine	0	651	08:00 PM Jun 6, 2016 by tstromaine
	Here we come! (Preview) Hi all! we have been researching the FT life for about a year now. I am retired and my sweetie works in a soul-killing job that is really hurting her. A very complicated situation. She is only 54 so drawing her SS will be a long way off. Our plan is to move into a motor home for 2 years to save funds to enable he...	juls26	9	1134	09:52 AM Jun 3, 2016 by juls26
	Really miss the RV life! (Preview) Since my husband has passed away, I cannot continue our full-timing lifestyle. I miss it terribly and enjoy reading posts from others who are on the road. Brings back lots of good memories!	jucatt	5	1187	01:02 PM May 31, 2016 by jucatt
	howdy howdy (Preview) I like Lucky Mike's posts so I'll name myself Lucky Larry. Haven't gone FT yet - my elderly dogs don't need dragging around the USA so when they finally go where all good dogs go I'll be saddling up and moving out as a solo, seeing if I can fill out my bucket list. I own a 32' TT but no way am I gonna try to tow that...	Lucky Larry	4	1076	11:13 PM May 21, 2016 by Lucky Larry
	Pulling a fifth wheel (Preview) We have a 2012 Ram 2500 6.7 liter diesel full 4 doors and an 8ft bed and are looking at a Montana High country to travel in with our 2 kids and was curious if the truck we have would have any issues with that as a setup or if anybody has a recomendation for a fifth wheel in the $ 60K range that would be better. WE h...	Militarytravelfamily	3	954	11:39 AM May 19, 2016 by Second Chance
	Wannabe Looking for a Lot Of Advice Social Security; Disability; social services; local travel (Preview) Hi, Everyone! I have been looking at tiny house options and how to finance them on $900/mo minus half (the house payment). My 5 yo SUV is free and clear, so, at this point, it's my ticket to RVing. I can't live in my house because of a prowler. My roommate situation gives me no privacy. I've been looking at...	TinyJen	2	1093	07:57 PM May 15, 2016 by jayc
	Hello from Georgia (Preview) Have had the dream of full timing for a long long time....It's finally coming true. My wife and I sold our businesses and the house is listed with lots of bites coming already. We have contacted an estate sale company to sell everything else. Still don't have a clue where we will head first. We have been w...	PaPaPhil	2	798	06:56 PM May 13, 2016 by John U
	Newbie healthy rv mold newbie (Preview) Hi, I'm completely new to the world of RVing. I always went tent camping, or stayed in a youth hostel or hotel room. In the last 16 years, I've been down on my luck health wise. My house may contain mold; I have actually tested positive for a type of mold called, "Penicillium Notatum." I've heard of som...	lonelyroad	6	3078	07:06 PM May 9, 2016 by lonelyroad
	Four more years (Preview) Hi everyone, my name is Jeannie My Dh started planning 5 years ago and are counting dow each and every day. We already own our own fifth wheel but not sure if this is the one we want to go full time in. Its 38' we bought it originaly because we take a lot of family camping many times through out the year. I hav...	Jeannie55	3	952	06:29 AM May 9, 2016 by Jeannie55
	5.5 years but who's counting (Preview) Hello All, Starting early on the plans for going full time and have lots of questions but for the time being let's only look at this one. We like the idea of workamping, volunteering, state/national park seasonal help, etc. once we hit the road. A couple of places I have looked state the RV has a maxi...	Bob M	2	877	09:37 AM May 8, 2016 by mds1
	Always looking for new knowledge sources (Preview) Hello all. Been towing since 1996. Did a 4000 mile, 13 day trip to Sturgis last year. I've been learning and sharing on the Sunline Forum for a few years. Already learned some new things here. Camping season starts for me next week at Dover, DE. Then Cherrystone for a loooong Memorial Day weekend. I look...	j52wf	2	821	08:19 AM May 8, 2016 by PIEERE
	I am new to this site, I am in the Tampa Florida area, just want to see what is taking place (Preview) Hi all, As I stated in subject line just want to see what everyone is talking about in the RV world, I wish all the best in traveling and seeing the country, stay well and safe. RudyMan	rudyman43	1	614	04:46 PM May 6, 2016 by Sean
	Target Date: March 2017 (Preview) Hi all! After about 3 years of planning, researching, visiting many RV shows (including 2 trips to Tampa and 1 to Hershey!), we have narrowed our search down to a DRV Full House (toy hauler, for those unfamiliar). Since we'll need to have a big ole' truck to pull the 5er around, we're planning on bring...	Favorite Dreams	0	748	04:09 PM May 5, 2016 by Favorite Dreams
	I wish I could buy an RV in the US and storaged it while I am here in Brazil. (Preview) Hello, My name is Alexander, but you can call me Alex, I live in Brazil and I'm working hard to be able to get a linear income that allows me to achieve my RV dream. I wish I could buy an RV in the US and storaged it while I am here in Brazil. First of all I'll rent one to better understand how it works. Indeed I'd...	Alex Gunutzmann	0	623	07:44 PM May 1, 2016 by Alex Gunutzmann
	New to the RV World (Preview) I am Warren and my lovely wife is Kathy. In the last 14 months, she has really changed my outlook on life and living. She has a tear drop trailer made by Little Guy and we tow it with a Honda CRV. We are kayaking and into the outdoor life style. In 3 and 1/2 years, I will retire and we are going to be a part timer in...	Dreamer1086	1	771	01:21 PM May 1, 2016 by Offtosmelltheroses
	Hello, current part-timer, hoping to be a full-timer (Preview) Hello all! We bought our first TT in January of 2014, 21ft Salem Cruise lite, we loved it, but knew it would be too small when our daughter moved out and we no longer had a built in dog sitter. We traded it in on a 27ft Salem TT, that actually had a separate bedroom, and really enjoyed it. DH wasn't fond of towi...	Tnwg83	1	644	10:58 AM Apr 30, 2016 by Honeydeaux
	Got my camper and plan to retire in 3 years (Preview) Hi all! I've got plans of being a full timer when I retire so I bought 31' 2001 Winnebago Adventurer for really cheap. My wife and I plan to get used to traveling with this and may upgrade when the day comes. So I have plenty of time to iron the bugs out of living in an RV and I hope to learn a lot from all the pros h...	DickHutchings	2	719	02:02 PM Apr 29, 2016 by DickHutchings
	Keeps getting better (Preview) Hi. We are Robert and Cheryl Welsh, along with Abby, Rocky and Remy (3 Cairn Terriers). Have been full time RVing in our 32ft Lifestyle 5th wheel for 2 years. After spending the last 5 months in Palm Springs, Calif., we are heading north. Looking at making our way to Florida next winter, with lots of...	bcwelsh	2	904	11:58 AM Apr 29, 2016 by bcwelsh
	New to the whole thing. (Preview) My wife and I went to an RV show to kill some time ... our new 41 foot 2016 Durango Gold arrives the end of March ... go figure. We're retired and international travel became too oriented toward "risk management" with commercial transportation constantly targeted (and Americans in parti...	RonC	13	1800	08:33 PM Apr 28, 2016 by Terry and Jo
	One retired, one not yet (Preview) We are Robert and Lee Hyde. We currently live in Nw GA. Planning to sell out and upgrade the fifth wheel. The house goes on the market this summer. Lee retired in April '15, and I am a self-employed HVAC contractor. We have narrowed the field to three brands of RVs. Luckily all were on Howard's list this w...	CRHyde58	1	563	08:17 PM Apr 27, 2016 by John U
	Personal Introduction (Preview) Just joined and wanted to self introduce to all. Always wanted to try RV's and had spend sometime on one when I was younger, never forgot the experience and the way one had to live planing each day. True pioneer sprite, which allows someone to be an adventure by one's own right. Hope to learn more allow...	JamesBl	10	1024	02:19 AM Apr 26, 2016 by JamesBl
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