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One Year On The Road Lessons Learned
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Let me start by saying how thankful I am of this forum and community as a few more out there. I spent 2 years learning everything I could about the rv lifestyle before we took it on. Probably one of the biggest lessons learned was the fact of how little we really knew before we started our quest. So lets sta...
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Nothing Ever Works Out Like You Plan?
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So, my husband and myself planned to full-time and workcamp not waiting until retirement. We have a son who is 27 and has Down syndrome. We looked at different programs and he tried some and they were inadequate to unspeakable. So, are plans are in the works of being totally altered. -- Edited by Sno...
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Leaving RV for repairs
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I spent the long weekend moving stuff from the house to the RV. This morning hubby took it to the dealer for some warranty repairs. Does anyone ever worry about leaving your home and all your belongings at a repair shop? Of course I would remove smaller, expensive items ( not yet moved to the RV in my case)...
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Paying You All A Compliment
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We have been involved with RVing for about 30 years to include tents and 8 moterhomes/trailers so, I have been around for awhile. I wanted to say that the people of this forum are the nicest people I have ever encountered. I am impressed that people here know how to be helpful without being judgmental...
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Why They asked me!!
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today it was pointed out to me I am homeless by a professional!! I live nowhere he said , I live in a camper....Im in a different place every nite, its an unstable lifestyle , your homeless!!! My answer!! Its called a Class A RV I have probably better amenities than most fixed homes!! Solar Electric...Fr...
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Sweet Home Alabama
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Last time I checked in we were at a very depressing campground in Heflin. Filthy showers, broken washers and dryers, unmaintained grounds.......what were we thinking! The final deal breaker was an 18-wheeler in a pull through site and the driver taking a shower behind the truck with a hose. :OM...
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Yard sale this weekend!
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So, our first - and hopefully our only- yard sale will be this weekend. We have never done this before, it was fun going through all the stuff at first, but now I just want it done and over with. I found it to be emotionally exhausting as well as physically and well, I'd rather be RVing! Its supposed to be b...
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23 days to Freedom!!
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As I've posted previously, we have our commercial / loft building on the market. We now have an offer from a new doctor in town who has his financing in place, bldg passed inspection, just waiting on appraisal (not worried about it) and closing set for 9/18!!! We vacate bldg on closing date so it will be a...
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Didn't think it would happen in the 1st year.
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We have been traveling for the last 8 months and our average length of stay in one spot is 6 days. Our longest has been 16 but we normally move every week. But I have found myself looking for a spot down south to sit for a month, maybe 2 and not move. I didn't think that would happen until the 2nd or 3rd year L...
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Carson City is Smokin'... Literally!
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There's a forest fire at Lake Tahoe, and the smoke has drifted over to Carson City... Looks like Beging Chinese smog, the sun is just an orange orb, can't see the mountains. There are advisories to stay inside, and a few little flakes of soot have floated in. The dog is acting very tired and abnormally me...
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Giving RVers A Bad Reputation
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We have a smaller shopping plaza a couple blocks from our house and we were there. A fifth-wheel pulled in while we were getting groceries with a pontoon boat also in tow. He parked and of the three lanes to park, all one-way, he blocked two of those. I was ticked off that he did this since there were oth...
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Trailer
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Anyone out there have a 2011 caliber. I have one and i think it is a lemon. this is the e-mail i sent heartland rv. I have an 2011 caliber for 2 1/2 years now. After 2 months 2 of the cabinet doors fell off. In the last 2 years I had to replace the power converter and replace the wiring from the plug behind the co...
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Nevada PLates? I Can Hardly Believe My Eyes...
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Finally FREE FROM CALIFORNIA! I have my RV registered in Nevada, and a Nevada license (all before the California DMV BS has been straightened out). Maybe I should call Cal DMV, to let them know? Anyways, I can hardly believe I am a Nevadan now!
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RV Supply Warehouse
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Has anyone ever dealt with, bought anything from RV Supply Warehouse. (http://www.rvsupplywarehouse.com) Their address shows up as RV Supply Warehouse 3590 Round Bottom Road, Cincinnati, OH 45244 but this is a mail drop. I call their number 419-516-4202 but I only get the answering service. I ha...
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Dreamers in South Dakota - Take 2
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Dreamers - Bill and Loretta (Loretta), Jim (CowDog353) Dale & Ruth (NWEscapee), Phil & Rudee (WorkinRVers), Alpine Inn, Hill City SD. Had a great time getting together tonight and sharing a few stories and laughs!!
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Get Well Howard
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We are thinking of Howard and Linda as they go through some trying times. Praying for Howard to get well quickly and be able to hit the road again. And for Linda, because health issues are always ...just plain scary. You guys are like family, and just remember, we are with you.
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Darn-Ain't I Smart !!
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Darn Ain't I Smart !!I have spent the last 4 days messing with my Fantastic Breeze fan in the kitchen. It just quit and I in my wisdom thought "I can fix it" Rather than leave it at CW for 2 or 3 weeks, because I live in here full time. I know they will replace it for free, but it was a challenge and I ha...
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Asking for a refund?
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Long story short. We moved to Alabama for a job. Local KOA is a parking lot, didn't look appealing. Found a campground out of town that looked quiet. Caters to dog people. Nice lady. Paid for 30 days. Bad idea. The bugs here are horrific. There are two RVS here that must be dog show people..........
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Finding the "180"
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We've spent many many evenings gathered at the 180. It's the private area of the campground where we are camphosts -- the "locals" hangout where campfires are welcoming and conversations are genuine. (named the 180 because it's the mile marker on the river) Come November, we're leav...
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Insurance Headache
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We have had Good Sam Insurance for more than 10 years and they just changed to National General. In this change, they converted us to "paperless" without our knowledge. I was wondering why we didn't receive our invoice so emailed them and never heard from them. As it turns out, the "...
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the Day has come!!!!!
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http://www.wmur.com/news/nh-news/former-exeter-hospital-technician-to-plead-guilty-in-hepatitis-outbreak/-/9857858/21439446/-/hb7mem...
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Don't Mess With Old People
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There was one nurse that just drove me crazy. Every time she came in, she would talk to me like I was a little child. She would say in a patronizing tone of voice, "And how are doing this morning" Or 'Are we ready for a bath', or 'Are we hungry ?' I had had enough of this particular nurse. One day...
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Fires in Idaho
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Don't Know how many have been watch the fires Idaho ? It really reminding me of 1988 fires in Yellowstone always on the news constanly, which not a bad thing just don't what to do? I know that forest need fire to regenerate them self, but they sure do use a lot resource to protect homes and cabins.
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Need house selling advice
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So..... I know many of you have been where we are, waiting for the house to sell, so we can move forward with our plans. We have our home listed on the following sites, "For sale by owner, Zillow, Craig's list, Yahoo homes, and Realtor.com. Still since mid May we have only had 8 showings and no Offe...
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Dreamers in South Dakota!!
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Tonight's BBQ Potluck in South Dakota was a blast. Ann-Hank are work camping and helped with all the logistics in arranging for several of us to get together with all the other work campers at their location. Dreamers in Attendance: Standing Bill & Loretta (Loretta), Dale & Ruth (NWEscap...
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I-70 Construction
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A heads up to anyone that is contemplating traveling on I-70 west from Denver. There is construction for tunnel expansion that is about 3 miles east of Idaho Springs. The back up added about 40 minutes to my trip time. This was on a Saturday so not sure what it would be like on a week day. I saw some people ge...
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Starting to dot my I's and cross my T's...but need some advice!!
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I do have to run my lease out at the house... but that allows me a year to find a 5er that will fit my needs for a stationary residence for another 5 years. If I find the perfect one I will prob go buy it and park it at the storage place for the remainder of my lease and "redo" it to my taste. I am looki...
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The Ultimate in Urban Stealth Camping
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http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/trending-now/man-converts-nyc-dumpster-home-185108416.html?vp=1
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Sleep!! A commodity I'm once again enjoying.
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Finally, the house has closed, the 3 art shows in July are in the books and we have the month of August to slowly meander our way to SD and set up our new domicile. So nice to finally sleep again, even forgot to set the alarm this AM, still woke up before I needed to start my work from home job, but just barely....
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Time for a 'Love Offering' !
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About a year ago, when Howard and Linda's truck engine decided to step out for lunch, someone started a thread suggesting that we forum members pitch in with monetary support. I likened it to a magazine subscription. After all, this journal and forum are as entertaining and informative as as any ma...
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