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MPMomof3 · MPMomof3

This question is for full timers.... If you could impart some words of wisdom to a husband and wife considering the full time RV lifestyle, what would you say? What are some lessons learned? What would you have done differently in your preparations to full time knowing what you know now? What are so...

The Junkman · The Junkman

Just had my DRV Lexington delivered to RVFORLESS . Karen over there was nice enough to send me some pics.. as well as the certified weights for the RV. Lighter than I thought it would .. since everyone has been scaring me to death with 6k pin weights....( not really ) Has a generator and a 2 pc washer dryer,...

bigboomer · bigboomer

Well today is 2 years that we closed on the sale of our home and pulled out of the driveway to start this chapter in our lives.....and we do not regret one moment that we did! We have been blessed to share each others dream and enjoy each others company. Our continued thanks for all the support from our...

phyllen · phyllen

last friday while in anchorage, ak i had a stroke. so excuse typing. fingers doant azlways hit correct keys. it was mild. in hosp for 5 days. have uregained use of right leg and hand. some thoguts jumbled, some slolw speecj. brother and son in alw flew in. son in laaw flew back to daughters hou...

Jo And Craig · Jo And Craig

Well, as some of you probably already know, we sold our home in less than 72 hours. Not one photo had been taken, not to mention it never even hit the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). After a frantic 5 weeks, we closed less than 3 weeks ago. One down, one to go. We recently renovated the townhouse and co...

Lets get moving · Lets get moving

DH and I were wondering how many full timers make the decision because they have had an RV for a while? On the other hand, how many just come to the decision because they want the freedom to move on a whim, see the country, have freedom from "stuff" and live adventurously? We love tent Campin...

NWescapee · NWescapee

We started purging stuff out of RV about 3 months ago when we were getting ready to get our solar panels installed and knowing we were adding batteries, we needed more room and weight capacity. Well, we've completed this round of purging and while we got rid of a lot of stuff we hadn't used since we've be...

Hdrider · Hdrider

With the RV-Dreams get togethers all out east this coming winter who is planning on being in Quartzsite during the winter of 2014?

gilljr · gilljr

We picked up our 3009RESB3 Select Suites today and are excited about heading out this coming Thursday for our first trip in a Suites. It is in mint condition, used very little and garage kept. However when we got home we discovered the carpet by the bed and in the cellar right underneath were wet. Slide s...

The Sages · The Sages

We just booked our stay in Desert Hot Springs @ Sam's Family Spa. We intend to stay 6-8 weeks (we have family in the area) and they would only let us book 2 nights during which time they will check our credit and determine if we can stay they whole time. I am not worried, credit is good, but I'm my 35 years of ca...

WendysPhotos · WendysPhotos

A tornado touched down yesterday at a campground in Virginia and 3 people lost their lives. Severe weather is the only real thing that scares me about full timing. It will not hold us back, but it is my concern. I said a little prayer for the families that were affected by this. http://blogs.nbc12....

NWescapee · NWescapee

OK, so we're not introverts, we enjoy lots of social interaction, however, tonight we absolutely LOVED our privacy. For 8 weeks we've camped in locations with minimal privacy, state parks where sites were just as close as any commercial park and a hiking trail right behind the RV, a state park where...

jrzygrl64 · jrzygrl64

Hello all! I know it's been a LONG time since I've posted. But here I am, back at you! And - I have news! BIG NEWS! Our house, after 105 days on market has a contract! WOW! I will try as best I can to keep you all updated, but as those who have gone before us know, we are going to be BUSY! Especially b/c Bil...

NWescapee · NWescapee

We are currently camped in a state park and for the second morning in a row at 0'dark thirty I was awakened with the sound of critters playing on the roof. Sheesh, what were they doing, playing ping pong or something???? Not the most pleasant way to be awakened and once the racket starts it wakes up Tazzy K...

thebearII · thebearII

I've seen plenty of posts regarding solar with a statement something like "You can't run your A/C but you'll be able to us the microwave , hairdryer or TV".... I realize it would take a pretty big battery bank, but is it feasible (weight, cost, power, space...etc) to setup a solar syste...

Jo And Craig · Jo And Craig

Well, it has been a while since this subject has been discussed, so I wanted to revive it in hopes of receiving new, fresh information/opinions. I am so very happy to report that I heard from Chris at the factory today. He wrote to let me know that our new home will go into production next week. It won't be...

The Bear II · The Bear II

In Southern California I have noticed a worsening trend in traffic. On the interstates (freeways) if there is a series of hills and curves, not the kind with reduced speed but gentle curves and hills that are perfectly safe at 70 MPH, the traffic will slow for miles. Once out of the hills the speeds pi...

SandyK · SandyK

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has announced that it will continue to accept the America the Beautiful Federal Recreation Pass Program’s Interagency Annual Pass for Military (Military Pass) at its more than 2,500 USACE-managed recreation areas nationwide. Initiated last year, servi...

hhtjr · hhtjr

Letting ya'll know we have gone full time. Started June 11, 2014. Have been in FL, GA, SC, and NC. Have learned that we want to stay 4 or more days whenever we stop, there may be exceptions. I have learned why others only travel under 250 mileas a day. We have mostly been in ferderal, military (she's re...

tigercx1 · tigercx1

Over the holiday weekend I had a long chat with a woman full timing alone in a Casita trailer. She sold her house in 2009 and bought the camper new along with a new Ford F150 2 wheel drive regular cab truck. She was very interesting and shared a lot of good information. There all kinds of full-timers out the...

Joe_Camper · Joe_Camper

We moved into the RV last night! It is still in the backyard of the S&B house, though. Tomorrow, we will move to the local KOA campground. The movers will be here Thursday to move the stuff we are storing into the environmentally controlled storage area. Monday is our closing day! We are praying for...

NWescapee · NWescapee

I really can’t believe it’s been a year since we left our driveway for the last time, it’s gone so fast, but then again, part of me thinks, has it really only been a year? So much has happened in this very short year. We’ve been in 14 states over the year, mountains and coastal areas in the summer, desert i...

Lmn · Lmn

Hi, I'm a full timer, and I have tried many vacuums and was discouraged by many and I had spent several dollars trying different ones out. Well I came across a wireless electrolux ergorapido cyclonic. This is great!!!!!! It takes a small amount of space, converts to a dust buster, comes with 2 tools, a...

LibertyLinda · LibertyLinda

So there we were at the Spring Rally, with an accepted offer on the house the day before we left for Sevierville, TN. Told the 2014 Graduates. A few hours ago our realtor told us the FHA appraisal came in at $15,000 LESS than the agreed sale price. I am in shock , DH is . Our realtor is going to fight it and let u...

shystywolf · shystywolf

Hello everyone, I am excited but cautious at the same time. I was told by my step-dad that when his settlement comes in and he has enough he will be giving me and my 3 sisters some of it to spend as we want. So, I will be getting my R.V. after all. It is just a matter of time for the settlement to get in. He also...

Hdrider · Hdrider

When we went fulltime we sold our primary hunk of land with our house and shop on it but kept a 5 acre parcel in case after the 1st year we didn’t like the fulltime lifestyle. But we DID like the lifestyle and decided to put the land up for sale also. AND it sold!! In fact it should fund today. One less thing...

Classy Lady · Classy Lady

We are enjoying our new 2015 Forest River Sunseeker 3050s BUT we have learned that any warranty work must be done ONLY by an AUTHORIZED Forest River Service Dealer. The closest to us (near Hartford, CT) is Uxbridge, MA, 85 miles away. Ideas or suggestions? ________ Ann & Sterling Ginger, 2 yr old b...

TheNewhalls · TheNewhalls

Eileen and I are attending the Winnebago Grand National Rally in Forest City, IA. Been here since last Thursday. Are there any other RV-Dreams members here or planning on attending?

DenJen12 · DenJen12

Main point, make an effort to know someone anywhere you go....even if only there for a short time. Get out there and meet SOMEONE! My husband and I (and our two fur kids) have been temporarily staying in Tulsa, OK until our next job assignment in North Dakota. Beyond a few people that work with my husb...

PIEERE · PIEERE

It has been quite a trip. I took a plane from Tn. to my old hometown in NY State. Then rode with my daughter and the 11 & 10 yr old grandkids; we are in Grand Haven Mi. and I still have my hair. lol ! Will be leaving here on the 16th. Will take a train to St. Louis to visit the Arches; then off to Memphis and a bus...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Your Advice For Full Timer Wannabes (Preview) This question is for full timers.... If you could impart some words of wisdom to a husband and wife considering the full time RV lifestyle, what would you say? What are some lessons learned? What would you have done differently in your preparations to full time knowing what you know now? What are so...	MPMomof3	18	1296	05:43 PM Aug 16, 2014 by bjoyce
	My RV just got delivered to dealer.. (Preview) Just had my DRV Lexington delivered to RVFORLESS . Karen over there was nice enough to send me some pics.. as well as the certified weights for the RV. Lighter than I thought it would .. since everyone has been scaring me to death with 6k pin weights....( not really ) Has a generator and a 2 pc washer dryer,...	The Junkman	27	1333	05:43 PM Aug 11, 2014 by The Junkman
	2 years today! (Preview) Well today is 2 years that we closed on the sale of our home and pulled out of the driveway to start this chapter in our lives.....and we do not regret one moment that we did! We have been blessed to share each others dream and enjoy each others company. Our continued thanks for all the support from our...	bigboomer	7	689	05:42 PM Aug 11, 2014 by The Junkman
	a change in plans (Preview) last friday while in anchorage, ak i had a stroke. so excuse typing. fingers doant azlways hit correct keys. it was mild. in hosp for 5 days. have uregained use of right leg and hand. some thoguts jumbled, some slolw speecj. brother and son in alw flew in. son in laaw flew back to daughters hou...	phyllen	18	1247	06:20 PM Aug 10, 2014 by WestWardHo
	I actually cannot believe this is happening... (Preview) Well, as some of you probably already know, we sold our home in less than 72 hours. Not one photo had been taken, not to mention it never even hit the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). After a frantic 5 weeks, we closed less than 3 weeks ago. One down, one to go. We recently renovated the townhouse and co...	Jo And Craig	22	1585	04:20 PM Aug 9, 2014 by The Restless Youngs
	Do most who go Full time have RV experience? (Preview) DH and I were wondering how many full timers make the decision because they have had an RV for a while? On the other hand, how many just come to the decision because they want the freedom to move on a whim, see the country, have freedom from "stuff" and live adventurously? We love tent Campin...	Lets get moving	27	1381	11:21 AM Aug 7, 2014 by RickandJanice
	Tips or tricks for lightening the load?? (Preview) We started purging stuff out of RV about 3 months ago when we were getting ready to get our solar panels installed and knowing we were adding batteries, we needed more room and weight capacity. Well, we've completed this round of purging and while we got rid of a lot of stuff we hadn't used since we've be...	NWescapee	13	1250	06:49 AM Aug 5, 2014 by Camper Chronicles
	Quartzsite 2014 (Preview) With the RV-Dreams get togethers all out east this coming winter who is planning on being in Quartzsite during the winter of 2014?	Hdrider	14	1205	03:24 PM Aug 4, 2014 by NWescapee
	Well We Did It 2009 Select Suites RESB3 2013 Silverado 3500 Dually Duramax (Preview) We picked up our 3009RESB3 Select Suites today and are excited about heading out this coming Thursday for our first trip in a Suites. It is in mint condition, used very little and garage kept. However when we got home we discovered the carpet by the bed and in the cellar right underneath were wet. Slide s...	gilljr	3	768	09:38 AM Aug 2, 2014 by Terry and Jo
	Interesting booking technique (Preview) We just booked our stay in Desert Hot Springs @ Sam's Family Spa. We intend to stay 6-8 weeks (we have family in the area) and they would only let us book 2 nights during which time they will check our credit and determine if we can stay they whole time. I am not worried, credit is good, but I'm my 35 years of ca...	The Sages	11	1172	10:35 PM Jul 29, 2014 by NWescapee
	Sooo Sad and one of my only fears about living in a MH (Preview) A tornado touched down yesterday at a campground in Virginia and 3 people lost their lives. Severe weather is the only real thing that scares me about full timing. It will not hold us back, but it is my concern. I said a little prayer for the families that were affected by this. http://blogs.nbc12....	WendysPhotos	20	1493	04:43 PM Jul 27, 2014 by Wildrose Acres
	Extroverts reveling in privacy!! (Preview) OK, so we're not introverts, we enjoy lots of social interaction, however, tonight we absolutely LOVED our privacy. For 8 weeks we've camped in locations with minimal privacy, state parks where sites were just as close as any commercial park and a hiking trail right behind the RV, a state park where...	NWescapee	10	1169	05:11 AM Jul 27, 2014 by Camper Chronicles
	After 105 DOM... It's OUR TURN! (Preview) Hello all! I know it's been a LONG time since I've posted. But here I am, back at you! And - I have news! BIG NEWS! Our house, after 105 days on market has a contract! WOW! I will try as best I can to keep you all updated, but as those who have gone before us know, we are going to be BUSY! Especially b/c Bil...	jrzygrl64	20	1244	11:57 AM Jul 26, 2014 by NorCal Dan
	Critters playing on the roof - any suggestions?? (Preview) We are currently camped in a state park and for the second morning in a row at 0'dark thirty I was awakened with the sound of critters playing on the roof. Sheesh, what were they doing, playing ping pong or something???? Not the most pleasant way to be awakened and once the racket starts it wakes up Tazzy K...	NWescapee	10	2297	03:02 AM Jul 25, 2014 by Camper Chronicles
	Air Conditioner & Solar (Preview) I've seen plenty of posts regarding solar with a statement something like "You can't run your A/C but you'll be able to us the microwave , hairdryer or TV".... I realize it would take a pretty big battery bank, but is it feasible (weight, cost, power, space...etc) to setup a solar syste...	thebearII	17	4517	08:47 PM Jul 24, 2014 by Terry and Jo
	Need suggestions for types of cleaners (Preview) Well, it has been a while since this subject has been discussed, so I wanted to revive it in hopes of receiving new, fresh information/opinions. I am so very happy to report that I heard from Chris at the factory today. He wrote to let me know that our new home will go into production next week. It won't be...	Jo And Craig	17	1603	06:40 PM Jul 24, 2014 by RickandJanice
	Traffic Yuck (Preview) In Southern California I have noticed a worsening trend in traffic. On the interstates (freeways) if there is a series of hills and curves, not the kind with reduced speed but gentle curves and hills that are perfectly safe at 70 MPH, the traffic will slow for miles. Once out of the hills the speeds pi...	The Bear II	7	939	06:56 PM Jul 22, 2014 by Alie and Jims Carrilite
	America the Beautiful Federal Recreation Pass Program’s Interagency Annual Pass for Military & Retirees (Preview) The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has announced that it will continue to accept the America the Beautiful Federal Recreation Pass Program’s Interagency Annual Pass for Military (Military Pass) at its more than 2,500 USACE-managed recreation areas nationwide. Initiated last year, servi...	SandyK	4	1570	07:17 PM Jul 21, 2014 by CathyJ
	Status update (Preview) Letting ya'll know we have gone full time. Started June 11, 2014. Have been in FL, GA, SC, and NC. Have learned that we want to stay 4 or more days whenever we stop, there may be exceptions. I have learned why others only travel under 250 mileas a day. We have mostly been in ferderal, military (she's re...	hhtjr	4	775	10:28 AM Jul 21, 2014 by Clay L
	Met a fulltimer in a Casita (Preview) Over the holiday weekend I had a long chat with a woman full timing alone in a Casita trailer. She sold her house in 2009 and bought the camper new along with a new Ford F150 2 wheel drive regular cab truck. She was very interesting and shared a lot of good information. There all kinds of full-timers out the...	tigercx1	8	1288	07:59 PM Jul 20, 2014 by Dog Folks
	Just about there! (Preview) We moved into the RV last night! It is still in the backyard of the S&B house, though. Tomorrow, we will move to the local KOA campground. The movers will be here Thursday to move the stuff we are storing into the environmentally controlled storage area. Monday is our closing day! We are praying for...	Joe_Camper	14	1235	07:29 PM Jul 20, 2014 by Joe_Camper
	A very Fast first year on the road!! (Preview) I really can’t believe it’s been a year since we left our driveway for the last time, it’s gone so fast, but then again, part of me thinks, has it really only been a year? So much has happened in this very short year. We’ve been in 14 states over the year, mountains and coastal areas in the summer, desert i...	NWescapee	26	1650	10:32 AM Jul 19, 2014 by Ann-Hank
	Rv vacuums (Preview) Hi, I'm a full timer, and I have tried many vacuums and was discouraged by many and I had spent several dollars trying different ones out. Well I came across a wireless electrolux ergorapido cyclonic. This is great!!!!!! It takes a small amount of space, converts to a dust buster, comes with 2 tools, a...	Lmn	1	706	06:22 PM Jul 17, 2014 by Classy Lady
	Wanted: RV-Dreams encouragement ( 1 2 ) (Preview) So there we were at the Spring Rally, with an accepted offer on the house the day before we left for Sevierville, TN. Told the 2014 Graduates. A few hours ago our realtor told us the FHA appraisal came in at $15,000 LESS than the agreed sale price. I am in shock , DH is . Our realtor is going to fight it and let u...	LibertyLinda	64	3775	07:20 PM Jul 16, 2014 by EBendana
	getting closer to the dream. (Preview) Hello everyone, I am excited but cautious at the same time. I was told by my step-dad that when his settlement comes in and he has enough he will be giving me and my 3 sisters some of it to spend as we want. So, I will be getting my R.V. after all. It is just a matter of time for the settlement to get in. He also...	shystywolf	2	656	06:18 PM Jul 16, 2014 by PIEERE
	One less tie to the "normal" way of life (Preview) When we went fulltime we sold our primary hunk of land with our house and shop on it but kept a 5 acre parcel in case after the 1st year we didn’t like the fulltime lifestyle. But we DID like the lifestyle and decided to put the land up for sale also. AND it sold!! In fact it should fund today. One less thing...	Hdrider	7	1110	04:29 PM Jul 15, 2014 by Dog Folks
	Authorized Forest River Service for Warranty Work (Preview) We are enjoying our new 2015 Forest River Sunseeker 3050s BUT we have learned that any warranty work must be done ONLY by an AUTHORIZED Forest River Service Dealer. The closest to us (near Hartford, CT) is Uxbridge, MA, 85 miles away. Ideas or suggestions? ________ Ann & Sterling Ginger, 2 yr old b...	Classy Lady	5	1169	01:26 PM Jul 15, 2014 by lowryc50
	Winnebago GNR (Preview) Eileen and I are attending the Winnebago Grand National Rally in Forest City, IA. Been here since last Thursday. Are there any other RV-Dreams members here or planning on attending?	TheNewhalls	0	575	07:36 AM Jul 15, 2014 by TheNewhalls
	Life lesson learned..... (Preview) Main point, make an effort to know someone anywhere you go....even if only there for a short time. Get out there and meet SOMEONE! My husband and I (and our two fur kids) have been temporarily staying in Tulsa, OK until our next job assignment in North Dakota. Beyond a few people that work with my husb...	DenJen12	9	1215	06:17 PM Jul 14, 2014 by kb0zke
	One week vacation gone and one to go! (Preview) It has been quite a trip. I took a plane from Tn. to my old hometown in NY State. Then rode with my daughter and the 11 & 10 yr old grandkids; we are in Grand Haven Mi. and I still have my hair. lol ! Will be leaving here on the 16th. Will take a train to St. Louis to visit the Arches; then off to Memphis and a bus...	PIEERE	7	760	11:48 AM Jul 14, 2014 by The Sages
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