Hi everyone, I found this forum about a week ago and have been devouring as much information as I can. What a great group you all are.
My husband and I hope to hit the road in about 4 years if his health holds out. If not I plan to go it alone. Right now we travel with 4 shelties, three of which are very willing and one only because she doesn't want to stay home alone. Right now we have a 26' Rockwood which we pull with a 06 Tundra double cab (had to have room for the kids). It is my hope to upgrade to a MH when the time comes to hit the road full time. I am thinking it will be a Class A DP maybe 3-4 years old. I like what I hear about the Tiffin models, but I haven't found an Allegro that I like the look of and the Phaetons are beyond what I want to spend. I hope to find a really good deal over the next 2-3 years so I can have it by the time I am ready to hit the road. If I end up solo then I may go with a larger TT, but not a class B or a 5ver. I can not imagine pulling a 5th wheel as they seem so high in the front and a B might hold me, but my 4 legged kids would be to much and my craft supplies have to go with me.
I am starting to think about paring down my stuff and think that will be my main goal over the next year. I only plan to keep a few things that will reasonably fit in a small space. I enjoy so many different types of crafts and art that it is going to be hard to make my choices. I love doing doll house miniatures and you can see some of my more recent projects on my blog, but then check out my webshot album for many more of them. I know I am going to have to give up my dollhouse and I so wish I had decided on a smaller one instead of a high 4' victorian that I can not lift by myself. I can just see it sitting on one of the tables that are made for the steering wheel in front of the window, but how do I get it up there and take it down when I get ready to move on. So I think I will settle for a small one that I can move around on my own. I absolutely love making flowers in miniature and gardens are a wonderful way to express creativity. I also cross stitch so that will go as well and not take up much room. When ever I think about buying anything, I stop and think, will it be useful in the camper/MH and do I really need more stuff.
My blog is more a daily ramble about what ever strikes my fancy or gets my attention. Feel free to comment on anything I have posted about.
Speedsgirl said
03:20 PM Feb 7, 2008
I know where you are. We just put the house on the market. I started getting rid of stuff three years ago and still have a house full! It is not easy by any stretch! I will have to check out your blog. Welcome aboard.
Sherri
Froggi said
06:09 PM Feb 7, 2008
Welcome to the forum and your future RVing. Like you, I wanted a Tiffin Class A (what my husband and I had previously had, although I had never driven it nor done the outside stuff <G>). I ended up with a very nice Class C that I am thrilled with. I don't have slides but since it's only me and no pets, that works out fine.
Looking forward to your adventures as you get ready for the road!
pierreandcolleen said
09:20 AM Feb 9, 2008
Welcome MizDeb! You will find this forum to me a great source of information and a community of friendly folks. My husband and I are hoping to start fulltiming later this summer. It has been hard trying to figure out what we'll bring with us. Like you, before I buy anything I ask myself whether I will be able to take it in the RV. Also, if I need to buy new clothes, I try to buy only quick drying materials (I plan on hand-washing my clothes most of the time).
I found this forum about a week ago and have been devouring as much information as I can. What a great group you all are.
My husband and I hope to hit the road in about 4 years if his health holds out. If not I plan to go it alone. Right now we travel with 4 shelties, three of which are very willing and one only because she doesn't want to stay home alone. Right now we have a 26' Rockwood which we pull with a 06 Tundra double cab (had to have room for the kids). It is my hope to upgrade to a MH when the time comes to hit the road full time. I am thinking it will be a Class A DP maybe 3-4 years old. I like what I hear about the Tiffin models, but I haven't found an Allegro that I like the look of and the Phaetons are beyond what I want to spend. I hope to find a really good deal over the next 2-3 years so I can have it by the time I am ready to hit the road. If I end up solo then I may go with a larger TT, but not a class B or a 5ver. I can not imagine pulling a 5th wheel as they seem so high in the front and a B might hold me, but my 4 legged kids would be to much and my craft supplies have to go with me.
I am starting to think about paring down my stuff and think that will be my main goal over the next year. I only plan to keep a few things that will reasonably fit in a small space. I enjoy so many different types of crafts and art that it is going to be hard to make my choices. I love doing doll house miniatures and you can see some of my more recent projects on my blog, but then check out my webshot album for many more of them. I know I am going to have to give up my dollhouse and I so wish I had decided on a smaller one instead of a high 4' victorian that I can not lift by myself. I can just see it sitting on one of the tables that are made for the steering wheel in front of the window, but how do I get it up there and take it down when I get ready to move on. So I think I will settle for a small one that I can move around on my own. I absolutely love making flowers in miniature and gardens are a wonderful way to express creativity. I also cross stitch so that will go as well and not take up much room. When ever I think about buying anything, I stop and think, will it be useful in the camper/MH and do I really need more stuff.
My blog is more a daily ramble about what ever strikes my fancy or gets my attention. Feel free to comment on anything I have posted about.
Looking forward to your adventures as you get ready for the road!
Hopefully we'll see you down the road.
Colleen