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phyllen · phyllen

I sometimes "drop in" on other RV related forums. It does not take long to come across a thread to find someone who is nasty or is flaming another poster. Most times for no apparent reason except they might disagree with them. Once I posted my reasons for changing domicile from TX to SD an...

rheadabovewater · rheadabovewater

This is something I've been running around into my head....I still have 6 or 7 years until official retirement age, and I thought I'd run it by you now. I don't know if it's a realistic idea or not. Right now I'm in a stationary fiver in a beautiful RV park in northern California on the coast. I love it her...

Paul and Jo · Paul and Jo

We are Paul and Jo. Not yet at full retirement age, but feel it's time to get out of the rat-race and experience more of what the world has to offer and work on our Bucket list! We love hiking and exploring new areas. Being on the move is nothing new to us as over the last six years we have moved four times due t...

charles · charles

We have a Garmin 350 that is simply giving more poor info than good. Been using it for abt 4 yrs and have updated it on line. What is the list using? Brand and model? There is a Garmin3750 anyone have it? What abt TOM TOM are they better? CCC Left La. July 1 now in Wisconsen and enjoying it.

Jill_Paul · Jill_Paul

We are ordering our new Sea Eagle 370 this week but would like some input on the seats to get with it. I read that several of you have the Sea Eagle but there was no comments on the seats. Do you prefer the canoe seats that sit low in the boat and come with the deluxe package or the jet-boat deluxe kayak seats...

TxYellowRose · TxYellowRose

As you may know, our first workamping gig was cancelled, so we are not going to WI. We put down our anchor here at Town and Country RV Park in Sikeston, MO Saturday afternoon. It is a Passport America park. We found out Sunday AM via email that we had no work in WI. (Not even a phone call ....sheesh) Half...

TxYellowRose · TxYellowRose

The owner of the park today happened to mention to Dave this morning we could do some work around here to knock off some of the rent. "Send your wife to come talk to me." Went down to visit with him and in return for mowing/weedeating/weeding/keeping the trees/plants irrigated and clean...

lonewolf_one · lonewolf_one

Hi Folks, I have a nubee question that's been rattling around in my head. I read a post on a different forum about someone complaining about people abusing the walmart lots for boondocking. They complained about the fact that the people had extended their leveling jacks, which sunk into the pavement...

BobJacki2010 · BobJacki2010

Well, we been on the road for about two weeks. We have left the Texas area and have traveled through Oklahoma to Missouri to take our driving lessons in Branson. Things are going ok so far, but I have a question about banking. Our bank in CA is Wells Fargo and we use a credit union. As we have headed into O...

Footsiebear · Footsiebear

Now that summer is here bugs are a huge problem. When we were here in March you could sit on the grass and never see an ant or a bug, but July in Alabama brings out the little beasts, you can't even walk to your truck without picking up a dozen of them. They're even falling out of the trees. Is there an insectic...

Dreamers · Dreamers

We're still sitting here in Alabama with a S&B. It's now been on the market 4 months and 5 days. We have had 4 people look at it during this time: 1st made an offer that was just too low - we countered with him several times but he just wouldn't budge enough although we dropped considerably. 2...

nessiekatt · nessiekatt

Not sure if this question has been asked before. What has been your favorite workamping position and why. Just curious!

jb · jb

Anybody going to "the Rally" in Louisville at end of July. We decided to drive over and get a day pass. Would love to meet fellow dreamers if you are attending. Howard, if you read this any restaurant recommendations? We will arrive on Friday July 23, do the rally on Saturday and depart Su...

Tim & Robyn · Tim & Robyn

Sigh... this hasn't happened much but it looks like another wacko has hacked into the forum message board... blessing4god@hotmail.com .... Please DON'T click on that link... that is for information only as to who the sender is. I got two PMs (private messages) on the forum from this poor person ......

TxYellowRose · TxYellowRose

We are here at a hotel in Nacogdoches, TX hoping our dealer will get all the "tweaks" finished today and we can be heading North again. This is a planned stop, we have Internet here at the hotel, and we actually slept well (probably just TIRED!) but we still miss our home! It gave me time last e...

BobJacki2010 · BobJacki2010

Bob and I arrived safely in Dallas, Texas in time for the arrival of our grandson Asher Robert Gilmore on June 6th. He was 9lbs and 3 ozs and 20 3/4' long. Mother and baby are doing great. Check out our blog for pictures: http://gowithgilmores.blogspot.com/ -- Edited by BobJacki2010 on Monday 14t...

injunear · injunear

My wife's big concern with fulltiming is fuel mileage,MPG. The thought of 8-10 mpg's while on the road scares her. I can't seem to explane to her that mpg's would only be a small part of our budget. Compared to the expences of a home, and driving to work everyday. Can someone help me get this point ac...

m tuttle · m tuttle

Sence the Ever-Lite TT weighs less than other brands for the same size unit the possibilities of using other vehicles to tow them increases. So, I thought it would be good to put the issue of towing the Ever-lite out there and maybe we all could share our experiences to make the towing part even better. A...

Spirit of 76 · Spirit of 76

I am flying to Los Angeles on Friday to purchase our class A motorhome. I will be driving it back home to Delaware. Can someone suggest the best route (or a couple options) for me? If not, how about a suggestion for a good trucker's atlas? I will be driving a 35' unit and want to take the easiest route. I want...

TxYellowRose · TxYellowRose

Right now we have a kitty litter box (no kitty) that we use to put our shoes in when we enter the 5er. It sits right at the door. We walk barefoot or in stocking feet in the rig. No outdoor shoes allowed! Looking for ideas! What do you do with your shoes? Cheers!

phyllen · phyllen

As many of you know, we had a "mishap" with our fifthwheel back on May 15 in Texas. The dealer in Texas did temp repairs thus allowing us to live in it as we are fulltimers. Since we had planned on spending three weeks in this area during June, we brought it back to NJ to be repaired at the deale...

TxYellowRose · TxYellowRose

A week into full-timing and here's what we've got regarding fine-tuning our rig. * Leak at base of kitchen faucet. * Landing gear inline fuse blowing. Has happened on at least 3 occasions we remember. * Black tank valve will not close all the way. * Seal on big slide is sliced due to hitting rough ed...

cj · cj

hello rvs. we first started out with a class A ,then traded for a 26ft fifth wheel. 4wks ago we were t-boned and totaled both the truck and 5th wheel. that shattered our plans for this fall. we were planning a trip from Ia (home) out west . now we are thinking that maybe a popup trailed just to sl;eep in woul...

BobJacki2010 · BobJacki2010

Well, we finally bought our motorhome and should be in it and on the road first part of July. We are finalizing the paperwork, and our loan funds in about 5 days. With the holiday, we are not sure whether we will be in our 2004 Tiffin Phaeton by next Tuesday or a few days after that. With that said, we are n...

photolynn · photolynn

Can anyone help? We are traveling in our 35 ft RV to Anapolis, MD then to Providence RI, to see family. We then hope to see Niagra Falls and then head south in the general direction of our home in Fl. We have 2 kids 13 and 16, our total trip time is 2 wks. The kids love the mountains. Do you have any favorite site...

charles · charles

We are in final prepartaiton to leave on thursday for an extended trip, plan to return in November. I am not a cook but THE WIFE is, what is the consensus on whether or not to take an electric fry pan? Would one use it often enough to take it? We have been traveling on our boat and did not use it as we anchored o...

wlc4544 · wlc4544

We're leaving for a 6-7 week trip to Alaska from Georgia in a week. Was wondering if we needed to make campground reservations in advance anywhere along the way or just call a couple hours out? Current plans will take us through Regina, Saskatoon, and Edmonton to Dawson Creek and the Alaska Hwy. A si...

TxYellowRose · TxYellowRose

Got away from the facility yesterday afternoon and made the trip safe and sound to Berry Springs RV Park in Georgetown TX. Naturally, in the peak time of heat and humidity of the day. Briefly, a few of insights in less than 24 hours of our new lifestyle: 1) I am about ready to toss out at least half of wha...

TxYellowRose · TxYellowRose

So if you have your 5er almost loaded except for the last minute stuff and you still have empty drawers, empty cabinets and/or shelves and the cabinets are not totally stuffed to bulging....are ya doin' okay?

Old Snipe · Old Snipe

I posted on our blog the other day a draft of our proposed fulltiming budget. One line item I included was a $25/month allowance for hair care. I figure Marti can cut my hair, she's done it for years, but she gets her hair done at her favorite salon. Marti looked at my proposal and she nearly had a cow. I'...

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	So proud of this forum (Preview) I sometimes "drop in" on other RV related forums. It does not take long to come across a thread to find someone who is nasty or is flaming another poster. Most times for no apparent reason except they might disagree with them. Once I posted my reasons for changing domicile from TX to SD an...	phyllen	36	4039	03:49 PM Aug 3, 2010 by picolina
	I have this hare-brained idea about my retirement.... (Preview) This is something I've been running around into my head....I still have 6 or 7 years until official retirement age, and I thought I'd run it by you now. I don't know if it's a realistic idea or not. Right now I'm in a stationary fiver in a beautiful RV park in northern California on the coast. I love it her...	rheadabovewater	29	6752	08:00 AM Aug 2, 2010 by picolina
	Are we nuts ... or what? (Preview) We are Paul and Jo. Not yet at full retirement age, but feel it's time to get out of the rat-race and experience more of what the world has to offer and work on our Bucket list! We love hiking and exploring new areas. Being on the move is nothing new to us as over the last six years we have moved four times due t...	Paul and Jo	18	2956	12:52 PM Aug 1, 2010 by Terry and Jo
	Want to upgrade our GPS (Preview) We have a Garmin 350 that is simply giving more poor info than good. Been using it for abt 4 yrs and have updated it on line. What is the list using? Brand and model? There is a Garmin3750 anyone have it? What abt TOM TOM are they better? CCC Left La. July 1 now in Wisconsen and enjoying it.	charles	1	1204	05:24 PM Jul 27, 2010 by GENECOP
	Sea Eagle 370 (Preview) We are ordering our new Sea Eagle 370 this week but would like some input on the seats to get with it. I read that several of you have the Sea Eagle but there was no comments on the seats. Do you prefer the canoe seats that sit low in the boat and come with the deluxe package or the jet-boat deluxe kayak seats...	Jill_Paul	1	2140	09:52 AM Jul 26, 2010 by Dan and Tricia
	We're in Sikeston, MO - Any Neighbors? (Preview) As you may know, our first workamping gig was cancelled, so we are not going to WI. We put down our anchor here at Town and Country RV Park in Sikeston, MO Saturday afternoon. It is a Passport America park. We found out Sunday AM via email that we had no work in WI. (Not even a phone call ....sheesh) Half...	TxYellowRose	7	2251	12:02 AM Jul 25, 2010 by jagco
	We Have a Job! (Preview) The owner of the park today happened to mention to Dave this morning we could do some work around here to knock off some of the rent. "Send your wife to come talk to me." Went down to visit with him and in return for mowing/weedeating/weeding/keeping the trees/plants irrigated and clean...	TxYellowRose	8	1953	10:12 PM Jul 24, 2010 by Paul and Jo
	Quick question about leveling and refrigerators (Preview) Hi Folks, I have a nubee question that's been rattling around in my head. I read a post on a different forum about someone complaining about people abusing the walmart lots for boondocking. They complained about the fact that the people had extended their leveling jacks, which sunk into the pavement...	lonewolf_one	6	2975	05:44 PM Jul 24, 2010 by NorCal Dan
	Banking (Preview) Well, we been on the road for about two weeks. We have left the Texas area and have traveled through Oklahoma to Missouri to take our driving lessons in Branson. Things are going ok so far, but I have a question about banking. Our bank in CA is Wells Fargo and we use a credit union. As we have headed into O...	BobJacki2010	14	2327	07:02 AM Jul 22, 2010 by Sherry
	Help Please........Ants! (Preview) Now that summer is here bugs are a huge problem. When we were here in March you could sit on the grass and never see an ant or a bug, but July in Alabama brings out the little beasts, you can't even walk to your truck without picking up a dozen of them. They're even falling out of the trees. Is there an insectic...	Footsiebear	7	2247	10:38 PM Jul 21, 2010 by jimdee
	Need Encouragement!!! (Preview) We're still sitting here in Alabama with a S&B. It's now been on the market 4 months and 5 days. We have had 4 people look at it during this time: 1st made an offer that was just too low - we countered with him several times but he just wouldn't budge enough although we dropped considerably. 2...	Dreamers	9	2369	08:50 PM Jul 20, 2010 by two travelers
	Favorite? (Preview) Not sure if this question has been asked before. What has been your favorite workamping position and why. Just curious!	nessiekatt	1	1761	09:17 AM Jul 19, 2010 by NorCal Dan
	The Rally in Louisville (Preview) Anybody going to "the Rally" in Louisville at end of July. We decided to drive over and get a day pass. Would love to meet fellow dreamers if you are attending. Howard, if you read this any restaurant recommendations? We will arrive on Friday July 23, do the rally on Saturday and depart Su...	jb	9	1754	02:02 PM Jul 18, 2010 by KLJ
	A New Wacko has hacked the forum (Preview) Sigh... this hasn't happened much but it looks like another wacko has hacked into the forum message board... blessing4god@hotmail.com .... Please DON'T click on that link... that is for information only as to who the sender is. I got two PMs (private messages) on the forum from this poor person ......	Tim & Robyn	18	4342	08:32 PM Jul 16, 2010 by Howard
	On the Road...Sort Of (Preview) We are here at a hotel in Nacogdoches, TX hoping our dealer will get all the "tweaks" finished today and we can be heading North again. This is a planned stop, we have Internet here at the hotel, and we actually slept well (probably just TIRED!) but we still miss our home! It gave me time last e...	TxYellowRose	0	1159	06:55 AM Jul 14, 2010 by TxYellowRose
	New Arrival in Dallas (Preview) Bob and I arrived safely in Dallas, Texas in time for the arrival of our grandson Asher Robert Gilmore on June 6th. He was 9lbs and 3 ozs and 20 3/4' long. Mother and baby are doing great. Check out our blog for pictures: http://gowithgilmores.blogspot.com/ -- Edited by BobJacki2010 on Monday 14t...	BobJacki2010	5	1323	07:30 PM Jul 12, 2010 by Speedhitch
	Let's talk fuel mileage (Preview) My wife's big concern with fulltiming is fuel mileage,MPG. The thought of 8-10 mpg's while on the road scares her. I can't seem to explane to her that mpg's would only be a small part of our budget. Compared to the expences of a home, and driving to work everyday. Can someone help me get this point ac...	injunear	18	3172	08:29 AM Jul 12, 2010 by Dan and Gail
	Ever-Lite/ EverGreen towing and tow vehicles (Preview) Sence the Ever-Lite TT weighs less than other brands for the same size unit the possibilities of using other vehicles to tow them increases. So, I thought it would be good to put the issue of towing the Ever-lite out there and maybe we all could share our experiences to make the towing part even better. A...	m tuttle	6	4022	12:08 PM Jul 7, 2010 by charles
	Driving from West to East coasts (Preview) I am flying to Los Angeles on Friday to purchase our class A motorhome. I will be driving it back home to Delaware. Can someone suggest the best route (or a couple options) for me? If not, how about a suggestion for a good trucker's atlas? I will be driving a 35' unit and want to take the easiest route. I want...	Spirit of 76	17	2784	03:48 PM Jul 6, 2010 by Spirit of 76
	What Do You Do with Your Shoes? (Preview) Right now we have a kitty litter box (no kitty) that we use to put our shoes in when we enter the 5er. It sits right at the door. We walk barefoot or in stocking feet in the rig. No outdoor shoes allowed! Looking for ideas! What do you do with your shoes? Cheers!	TxYellowRose	16	2747	11:06 AM Jul 4, 2010 by Racerguy
	Looks like they will never do it! (Preview) As many of you know, we had a "mishap" with our fifthwheel back on May 15 in Texas. The dealer in Texas did temp repairs thus allowing us to live in it as we are fulltimers. Since we had planned on spending three weeks in this area during June, we brought it back to NJ to be repaired at the deale...	phyllen	14	2340	07:09 AM Jul 3, 2010 by Readytogo
	Our Montana Needs Tweaking (Preview) A week into full-timing and here's what we've got regarding fine-tuning our rig. * Leak at base of kitchen faucet. * Landing gear inline fuse blowing. Has happened on at least 3 occasions we remember. * Black tank valve will not close all the way. * Seal on big slide is sliced due to hitting rough ed...	TxYellowRose	2	1884	05:15 PM Jul 2, 2010 by phyllen
	popup vs fifthwheel (Preview) hello rvs. we first started out with a class A ,then traded for a 26ft fifth wheel. 4wks ago we were t-boned and totaled both the truck and 5th wheel. that shattered our plans for this fall. we were planning a trip from Ia (home) out west . now we are thinking that maybe a popup trailed just to sl;eep in woul...	cj	2	1304	08:06 AM Jul 1, 2010 by jagco
	RV Driving School Pros/Cons (Preview) Well, we finally bought our motorhome and should be in it and on the road first part of July. We are finalizing the paperwork, and our loan funds in about 5 days. With the holiday, we are not sure whether we will be in our 2004 Tiffin Phaeton by next Tuesday or a few days after that. With that said, we are n...	BobJacki2010	9	3596	08:32 PM Jun 30, 2010 by bjoyce
	Traveling to Northeast for the first time (Preview) Can anyone help? We are traveling in our 35 ft RV to Anapolis, MD then to Providence RI, to see family. We then hope to see Niagra Falls and then head south in the general direction of our home in Fl. We have 2 kids 13 and 16, our total trip time is 2 wks. The kids love the mountains. Do you have any favorite site...	photolynn	8	1657	10:16 PM Jun 29, 2010 by photolynn
	Electric Fry Pan (Preview) We are in final prepartaiton to leave on thursday for an extended trip, plan to return in November. I am not a cook but THE WIFE is, what is the consensus on whether or not to take an electric fry pan? Would one use it often enough to take it? We have been traveling on our boat and did not use it as we anchored o...	charles	7	1818	08:15 PM Jun 28, 2010 by two travelers
	Alaska Bound (Preview) We're leaving for a 6-7 week trip to Alaska from Georgia in a week. Was wondering if we needed to make campground reservations in advance anywhere along the way or just call a couple hours out? Current plans will take us through Regina, Saskatoon, and Edmonton to Dawson Creek and the Alaska Hwy. A si...	wlc4544	14	2400	09:33 AM Jun 28, 2010 by rjenkins
	We're Full-Timers! (Preview) Got away from the facility yesterday afternoon and made the trip safe and sound to Berry Springs RV Park in Georgetown TX. Naturally, in the peak time of heat and humidity of the day. Briefly, a few of insights in less than 24 hours of our new lifestyle: 1) I am about ready to toss out at least half of wha...	TxYellowRose	10	2326	06:57 AM Jun 26, 2010 by jagco
	Almost Loaded! (Preview) So if you have your 5er almost loaded except for the last minute stuff and you still have empty drawers, empty cabinets and/or shelves and the cabinets are not totally stuffed to bulging....are ya doin' okay?	TxYellowRose	9	2047	08:46 PM Jun 22, 2010 by Speedhitch
	I'm in deep doggy do! (Preview) I posted on our blog the other day a draft of our proposed fulltiming budget. One line item I included was a $25/month allowance for hair care. I figure Marti can cut my hair, she's done it for years, but she gets her hair done at her favorite salon. Marti looked at my proposal and she nearly had a cow. I'...	Old Snipe	12	2496	04:13 PM Jun 19, 2010 by Happytrails
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