Pursuing Hobbies and Interests On The Road - RV-Dreams Community Forum

Mrs Rheiny1 · Mrs Rheiny1

Greg has some minor mobility issues, so we are looking at purchasing a folding electric bike for him to use for getting aroung at the RV parks. Has anyone tried these? Any feedback appreciated. I would be getting just a regular folding bike for myself ( I need the exercise, lol). We plan on storing both i...

NWescapee · NWescapee

We have a Porta Boat with the sail attachment option. Bought it a little over 2 years ago, used it our first summer a few times when we were on vacation and it's stayed on the back patio since then. We had it mounted on the roof of our TT, now we've upgraded to a 5v'er. However, even with the TT we found the t...

Terry and Jo · Terry and Jo

I kept an account with a webhosting site for a number of years, but never got my photos online. All due to the fact that I know NOTHING about HTML and other coding. So, rather than keep paying for a site that I wasn't using, I canceled that account and now I'm looking for a site to store and share my photos. ...

makntracks · makntracks

I love my horses and when we retire is it possible to take them along? Wandering if anyone does this and just lives out of a really nice truck camper? With all of the BLM to ride and other parks, it would be a shame to not have a horse....

Terry and Jo · Terry and Jo

I was reading Howard and Linda's journal for today (August 20, 2012) in Yellowstone and they talked about the Bison and posted a few that they took. I commented about their pictures and then wrote that I would have to share one of my Bison photos. While we were watching a small herd in one area, I was lean...

Pinky-AzNative · Pinky-AzNative

Hi, This is my first time ever using a forum. My husband and I have been wanting to go full time RVing for a couple of years. I quit my job and he has been retired for some time. We have a for sale sign up, but I don't have a lot of hope that it will sale anytime soon in our area with this economy. This is my questio...

James and Cindy · James and Cindy

I am having a hard time deciding between the 380x Explorer and the 385 FastTrack kayaks. Does anyone have experience with either or both? We hope to spend most of our time in the western states. We won't do any extreme white water, but I like the capacity of the Explorer. Howard and Linda talked about a 4 d...

motorcycle jack · motorcycle jack

I've seen several RV's with a screw driver antenna mounted on the ladder that will tip over and lay flat on top of the RV. Anyone have plans or a mount they would sell? If you see one on an RV in your travels please ask them where they got it and let me know please, thanks.

RVPAINTER · RVPAINTER

I paint still life & landscape in acrylic - been painting for 16 years now. Once we start RV-ing F/T, I plan on doing a lot of Plein Air painting - my wife is a writer and she will continue writing novels for children.

SueMac · SueMac

It was fun to read the various posts about what you all do for hobbies on the road. I'm a photographer and have to find room for my iMac. I use a Nikon D700 with several lenses. The most used is the 24-70 and the 70-200. If I'm out and don't want to carry the bag with lots of heavy stuff, I use a 28-300 all pur...

Howard · Howard

Might as well go ahead and post information on our Sea Eagle Foldcat since we often get questions about it. That's right, we carry TWO inflatable boats - the Foldcat below and the Sea Eagle 330 entry level kayak/canoe. The Foldcat is quite a bit more expensive, but it is another toy that we really l...

Waggin Tails · Waggin Tails

This RV mod was done so my wife can enjoy her hobby while we are on the road. http://www.waggintailsrv.com/2011/10/rv-mods.html We hit the road Jan 9.

Workinrvers · Workinrvers

I called Tim and Chrystal @ Inflatable Boats 4 Less and ordered a new SE-370 this morning. Wanted to let everyone know they have a sale going on with used/demo units. They carry the full 3 year warranty of a new unit, have been tested for leaks and have no patches. The SE 370's (deluxe pkg) they have li...

crafter32034 · crafter32034

I'm wondering if anyone on the forum is involved in shooting sports. I have been a competitive shooter for years in skeet/trap, IDPA, SEPSA and just spending the day shooting with friends. When we hit the road, I can't imagine just storing my guns. Although I'm handicapped these days, I can still co...

TXRVr · TXRVr

I recently bought, during what my DW swears was a moment of insanity, a fairly sophsticated remote controlled model helicopter. My thinking was that it would be a fun "toy" to take along when traveling in the RV. After all, I am a FAA qualified airplane and helicopter pilot so how hard co...

Bob and Cheri · Bob and Cheri

We have a 40' Prairie Schooner with 2 slides, hauled with a 2005 F350 Club Cab with 8' bed, and I am trying to figure out how to carry 2 - 12' kayaks. The 5er is 12'6" to the top of the front Air Conditioner so maybe on top in the rear, but would rather not put any more weight, or movement on the top than ness...

earthmommy · earthmommy

Digiscrapping is my main hobby and perfect for the road since the only tools are my camera and my laptop. Any other scrappers (digi or other) out there?

nikkib4fl · nikkib4fl

Is it hard to find as place to run when you're camping? Don't get me wrong, I'm not currently a runner, but I am considering staring to run again and I would want to continue when I go FT.

Penny and Paul · Penny and Paul

At the last rally I mentioned using photography as an income stream. Several folks asked me to get them some details, so I was gonna write up a synopsis on a class I took regarding this. Something better has come along, so I thought I'd share as there is a limited time frame to get in on some savings. BTW, w...

jbarrett72 · jbarrett72

We've made the decision to go fulltime in 2013. My DH doesn't want to go unless he can take his fishing boat along with him. Anyone ever used the truck lifts? It's a rack that attaches to the truck and lifts up the boat and sets it on the top of the truck. We're considering a 5ver with a F-350, but if this t...

Penny and Paul · Penny and Paul

I know there's more than a few photogs here and I'd like some real world opinions on doing photography on the road. Ideally, I'd like to bring in some supplemental income selling stock photography through the usual channels, as a way of supporting my art photography. In a S&B, that's easy to figur...

duaneandlouise · duaneandlouise

Any carvers out there. We traded a motorhome for a toyhauler 5th wheel. I put a carving shop in the back. Love it

SoCalToolGuy · SoCalToolGuy

I am an avid woodworker and I am going to have a tough time giving up my shop. Where do you other woodworkers stow your tools and what power tools have you managed to take with you? We will be out in a fifth wheel and weight will be an issue. I don't want to trade our 3500HD for a medium duty truck. Luv my truc...

TerryG · TerryG

I had an idea for my wife and now she is excited about the prospect. She plays piano and has been in church choirs since she was a young lady. Since we have plans to camp in church parking lots a lot, and try and attend church on Sunday mornings, I told her why don't we see how many churches you can join the...

Donna162 · Donna162

Want to buy bicycles and was wondering how many people have the folding bicycles and if they like them? Do they fold up easy? Where do you put them when you are travelling?

Froggi · Froggi

Okay, I think I have the instructions set up so they are easy to follow. If you RV and ride and would like to connect with other RVing Riders, I have created a by-invitation map where you can enter your current location and see if others are near you. If you have a Google account already set up (does NOT have...

nwlambear · nwlambear

Going on a shopping spree and need suggestions about my choice of sewing machines. Make and model? Weight? Features? Would you recommend it for my next sewing machine purchase. My current Singer....which I've had since my children were little. (They are in their 30's and 40's now.) Anyway...my mac...

budhi · budhi

Ok, Guys, Husband and I have been viewing a lot of RV's over the past month and the question that comes forward all the time is where am I going to do my traditional scrapbooking and sewing. LOL.....husband even said on this last vist, as we went into different models, now this one has a area for your sewi...

cabingramma · cabingramma

Okay, I know there are no dumb questions so am asking .... for future reference and planning. I want to pursue sewing and selling (home decor, quilts, etc.) as my main means of income when on the road but is there really room for it all? How do you do that? Can I set up an area without giving up too much living...

beardog · beardog

We have a group of fellows who dirt bike in the BLM area around Imperial Dam area around Yuma. Always looking for new guys who like to see some great country and like some adventure. Check with the camp host at south mesa Jerry

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	Folding Electric Bikes (Preview) Greg has some minor mobility issues, so we are looking at purchasing a folding electric bike for him to use for getting aroung at the RV parks. Has anyone tried these? Any feedback appreciated. I would be getting just a regular folding bike for myself ( I need the exercise, lol). We plan on storing both i...	Mrs Rheiny1	2	4247	03:39 PM Sep 15, 2013 by cherylbrv
	Porta Boats - does anyone bring them along? (Preview) We have a Porta Boat with the sail attachment option. Bought it a little over 2 years ago, used it our first summer a few times when we were on vacation and it's stayed on the back patio since then. We had it mounted on the roof of our TT, now we've upgraded to a 5v'er. However, even with the TT we found the t...	NWescapee	12	5188	06:42 PM May 13, 2013 by Roads Less Traveled
	Total Novice Needs Advice on Photo Sharing Sites (Preview) I kept an account with a webhosting site for a number of years, but never got my photos online. All due to the fact that I know NOTHING about HTML and other coding. So, rather than keep paying for a site that I wasn't using, I canceled that account and now I'm looking for a site to store and share my photos. ...	Terry and Jo	11	6541	05:15 PM Mar 6, 2013 by TXRVr
	Horses anyone? (Preview) I love my horses and when we retire is it possible to take them along? Wandering if anyone does this and just lives out of a really nice truck camper? With all of the BLM to ride and other parks, it would be a shame to not have a horse....	makntracks	5	23566	04:13 AM Feb 8, 2013 by suse1023
	Sharing a Bison Photo (and upon update, an Elk) (Preview) I was reading Howard and Linda's journal for today (August 20, 2012) in Yellowstone and they talked about the Bison and posted a few that they took. I commented about their pictures and then wrote that I would have to share one of my Bison photos. While we were watching a small herd in one area, I was lean...	Terry and Jo	5	4326	10:43 PM Aug 21, 2012 by Alie and Jims Carrilite
	RVing with children? (Preview) Hi, This is my first time ever using a forum. My husband and I have been wanting to go full time RVing for a couple of years. I quit my job and he has been retired for some time. We have a for sale sign up, but I don't have a lot of hope that it will sale anytime soon in our area with this economy. This is my questio...	Pinky-AzNative	14	3349	02:22 AM Jul 23, 2012 by Pinky-AzNative
	Sea Eagle Kayaks (Preview) I am having a hard time deciding between the 380x Explorer and the 385 FastTrack kayaks. Does anyone have experience with either or both? We hope to spend most of our time in the western states. We won't do any extreme white water, but I like the capacity of the Explorer. Howard and Linda talked about a 4 d...	James and Cindy	4	3061	04:20 PM Jul 19, 2012 by The Bear II
	Ham tip over screw driver antenna (Preview) I've seen several RV's with a screw driver antenna mounted on the ladder that will tip over and lay flat on top of the RV. Anyone have plans or a mount they would sell? If you see one on an RV in your travels please ask them where they got it and let me know please, thanks.	motorcycle jack	7	4087	06:56 PM Jun 16, 2012 by NorCal Dan
	PAINTING (Preview) I paint still life & landscape in acrylic - been painting for 16 years now. Once we start RV-ing F/T, I plan on doing a lot of Plein Air painting - my wife is a writer and she will continue writing novels for children.	RVPAINTER	6	2859	05:37 PM Apr 23, 2012 by RVPAINTER
	Hobbies on the Road (Preview) It was fun to read the various posts about what you all do for hobbies on the road. I'm a photographer and have to find room for my iMac. I use a Nikon D700 with several lenses. The most used is the 24-70 and the 70-200. If I'm out and don't want to carry the bag with lots of heavy stuff, I use a 28-300 all pur...	SueMac	7	3154	02:29 AM Feb 24, 2012 by SueMac
	Sea Eagle Foldcat - Inflatable Pontoon/Fishing Boat (Preview) Might as well go ahead and post information on our Sea Eagle Foldcat since we often get questions about it. That's right, we carry TWO inflatable boats - the Foldcat below and the Sea Eagle 330 entry level kayak/canoe. The Foldcat is quite a bit more expensive, but it is another toy that we really l...	Howard	29	18505	09:55 PM Feb 8, 2012 by dnejeff
	Quilting/Sewing on the road (Preview) This RV mod was done so my wife can enjoy her hobby while we are on the road. http://www.waggintailsrv.com/2011/10/rv-mods.html We hit the road Jan 9.	Waggin Tails	5	4662	01:18 PM Jan 31, 2012 by MaryBee
	Ordered my SE-370 Inflatable today sale on used inflatable boats (Preview) I called Tim and Chrystal @ Inflatable Boats 4 Less and ordered a new SE-370 this morning. Wanted to let everyone know they have a sale going on with used/demo units. They carry the full 3 year warranty of a new unit, have been tested for leaks and have no patches. The SE 370's (deluxe pkg) they have li...	Workinrvers	3	1715	04:06 PM Jan 26, 2012 by Workinrvers
	Anyone involved in shooting sports? (Preview) I'm wondering if anyone on the forum is involved in shooting sports. I have been a competitive shooter for years in skeet/trap, IDPA, SEPSA and just spending the day shooting with friends. When we hit the road, I can't imagine just storing my guns. Although I'm handicapped these days, I can still co...	crafter32034	6	2025	12:31 PM Jan 8, 2012 by crafter32034
	RC models (Preview) I recently bought, during what my DW swears was a moment of insanity, a fairly sophsticated remote controlled model helicopter. My thinking was that it would be a fun "toy" to take along when traveling in the RV. After all, I am a FAA qualified airplane and helicopter pilot so how hard co...	TXRVr	12	5667	04:01 PM Jan 3, 2012 by axleman99
	Hauling Kayaks on a 5er (Preview) We have a 40' Prairie Schooner with 2 slides, hauled with a 2005 F350 Club Cab with 8' bed, and I am trying to figure out how to carry 2 - 12' kayaks. The 5er is 12'6" to the top of the front Air Conditioner so maybe on top in the rear, but would rather not put any more weight, or movement on the top than ness...	Bob and Cheri	5	3530	06:36 PM Dec 27, 2011 by Bob and Cheri
	Digital Scrapbooking digital scrapbooking crafts hobbies (Preview) Digiscrapping is my main hobby and perfect for the road since the only tools are my camera and my laptop. Any other scrappers (digi or other) out there?	earthmommy	17	6626	06:04 AM Nov 9, 2011 by wormbird
	Any Runners Out There? (Preview) Is it hard to find as place to run when you're camping? Don't get me wrong, I'm not currently a runner, but I am considering staring to run again and I would want to continue when I go FT.	nikkib4fl	2	1405	07:56 AM Jul 20, 2011 by janieD
	Making money with your photographs (Preview) At the last rally I mentioned using photography as an income stream. Several folks asked me to get them some details, so I was gonna write up a synopsis on a class I took regarding this. Something better has come along, so I thought I'd share as there is a limited time frame to get in on some savings. BTW, w...	Penny and Paul	0	1467	12:56 PM Jul 13, 2011 by Penny and Paul
	Anyone bring along a 14' boat? (Preview) We've made the decision to go fulltime in 2013. My DH doesn't want to go unless he can take his fishing boat along with him. Anyone ever used the truck lifts? It's a rack that attaches to the truck and lifts up the boat and sets it on the top of the truck. We're considering a 5ver with a F-350, but if this t...	jbarrett72	1	1557	10:25 AM Mar 17, 2011 by NorCal Dan
	Selling photos from the road (Preview) I know there's more than a few photogs here and I'd like some real world opinions on doing photography on the road. Ideally, I'd like to bring in some supplemental income selling stock photography through the usual channels, as a way of supporting my art photography. In a S&B, that's easy to figur...	Penny and Paul	0	1915	04:19 PM Jan 24, 2011 by Penny and Paul
	Wood Carving (Preview) Any carvers out there. We traded a motorhome for a toyhauler 5th wheel. I put a carving shop in the back. Love it	duaneandlouise	2	2346	10:14 AM Jan 19, 2011 by tworootless
	Where do I put my tablesaw? (Preview) I am an avid woodworker and I am going to have a tough time giving up my shop. Where do you other woodworkers stow your tools and what power tools have you managed to take with you? We will be out in a fifth wheel and weight will be an issue. I don't want to trade our 3500HD for a medium duty truck. Luv my truc...	SoCalToolGuy	11	4809	08:53 PM Jan 14, 2011 by Waggin Tails
	Churches (Preview) I had an idea for my wife and now she is excited about the prospect. She plays piano and has been in church choirs since she was a young lady. Since we have plans to camp in church parking lots a lot, and try and attend church on Sunday mornings, I told her why don't we see how many churches you can join the...	TerryG	4	1991	08:42 AM Dec 17, 2010 by TerryG
	Folding Bicycle (Preview) Want to buy bicycles and was wondering how many people have the folding bicycles and if they like them? Do they fold up easy? Where do you put them when you are travelling?	Donna162	14	6242	12:36 PM Dec 16, 2010 by flyone
	Roving Riders - RVers who ride motorcycles (Preview) Okay, I think I have the instructions set up so they are easy to follow. If you RV and ride and would like to connect with other RVing Riders, I have created a by-invitation map where you can enter your current location and see if others are near you. If you have a Google account already set up (does NOT have...	Froggi	0	2305	10:21 PM Dec 15, 2010 by Froggi
	What sewing machine do you have with you in your RV? sewing machines RV (Preview) Going on a shopping spree and need suggestions about my choice of sewing machines. Make and model? Weight? Features? Would you recommend it for my next sewing machine purchase. My current Singer....which I've had since my children were little. (They are in their 30's and 40's now.) Anyway...my mac...	nwlambear	17	14314	04:04 PM Oct 18, 2010 by Hogladyrider
	Scrapbooking / Sewing (Preview) Ok, Guys, Husband and I have been viewing a lot of RV's over the past month and the question that comes forward all the time is where am I going to do my traditional scrapbooking and sewing. LOL.....husband even said on this last vist, as we went into different models, now this one has a area for your sewi...	budhi	2	1762	09:21 AM Oct 14, 2010 by budhi
	Yikes! Any sewers out there that travel with a sewing machine and the stuff? (Preview) Okay, I know there are no dumb questions so am asking .... for future reference and planning. I want to pursue sewing and selling (home decor, quilts, etc.) as my main means of income when on the road but is there really room for it all? How do you do that? Can I set up an area without giving up too much living...	cabingramma	15	6198	12:23 PM Oct 10, 2010 by nwlambear
	Dirt biking (Preview) We have a group of fellows who dirt bike in the BLM area around Imperial Dam area around Yuma. Always looking for new guys who like to see some great country and like some adventure. Check with the camp host at south mesa Jerry	beardog	0	1371	11:46 PM Sep 25, 2010 by beardog
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