We are new to this forum and have a one year plan that we just started working on. The plan is to sell our house, buy a Class A, and be on the road by this time next year. I'm 56 and hubby (Kent) is 59 and handicapped, in a wheel chair most of the time although he is trying to learn how to walk with his new prosthetic foot. He is leaving the RV shopping up to me and I am wandering around the internet looking at handicap accessable RVs. We have never travelled in a RV and are probably crazy to just jump in full time right from the start, but I love to travel and the RV seems like the easiest and best way to travel with a handicapped hubby who loves to sit in his recliner and watch TV. I figure he can do that while I drive and see the sights. He'll wake up when he smells the steaks grilling outside...
One of my concerns is our 3 dogs - gotta take them with us!! They are family!!! They will love the travelling - what's not to like, the RV will have all their favorites: couch to lay on, riding with Mama and Daddy, and new sights to see and things to smell... But will the camp sites welcome dogs?
rclvnv said
02:19 AM Apr 7, 2012
Hi and Welcome. We are fulltimers for about a year now and made the decision after thoroughly researching many of the topics you will find here,as well as asking lots of questions. You will find this a very friendly and informed place.
Prior to going F/T, we had RV's of every type for 40 yrs and often encountered RV'ers where one of the couple or partners was handicapped. In fact this summer we were camped next to some folks whose situation seemed quite similar to yours. The lady did all the driving and set-ups,gladly to, as you put it, enjoy the travel.She told me that her husband sometimes became frustrated that he couldn't do more,and he shared the same feelings with me too, but agreed there was nothing like it. I've seen other folks throughout the years. All were travelling in Class A's which makes the most sense, I would think.
As you know, it takes courage and committment to deal with handicap. It takes a little courage and committment to full-time, as well. You both already have that,so go for it.
Don't know about sources for RV's for folks with disabilities, but I do recall seeing some that had been specially modified at a dealer somewhere. Perhaps others will chime in on this.
Finally, campground rating websites like www.rvparkreviews.com will show you if a park or campground is dog friendly. We've never had a problem. We travel with 2, I've seen lots of folks with three.
A lot of work to get to F/T, but worth it. You found a great place to start.
Richard
Terry and Jo said
02:50 PM Apr 7, 2012
Welcome to the RV dreams forums. You will find this a nice friendly site where one can get their questions answered by helpful folks who abound in knowledge.
There are even others here with health and handicapped issues. We will welcome any ideas and suggestions as you research for a handicapped-friendly RV since any one of us could find ourselves in need of assistance.
Welcome to the "family."
Terry
Rosie RV Thumper and Dog Dog said
10:19 AM Apr 8, 2012
Welcome
We are new here as well. We plan to be full time on the road by October of 2013. My husband also has some disabilities and mobility problems but is not using a wheel chair. I will be doing some if not most of the driving. The whole process is a bit overwhelming I must say. Rest assured, there seem to be many of us who are in the preparation stage. Fortunately we are not wandering all alone. These folks have a wealth of information.
BTW, we have never RV'd either.
Best of luck,
Rosie
-- Edited by Rosie RV Thumper and Dog Dog on Sunday 8th of April 2012 10:21:12 AM
Speedhitch said
06:46 PM Apr 8, 2012
Welcome to all the newbies. Sherri and I know that you will have the time of your life when you start full timing. We have been at this for 5 years now and still love every minute of it.
We are new to this forum and have a one year plan that we just started working on. The plan is to sell our house, buy a Class A, and be on the road by this time next year. I'm 56 and hubby (Kent) is 59 and handicapped, in a wheel chair most of the time although he is trying to learn how to walk with his new prosthetic foot. He is leaving the RV shopping up to me and I am wandering around the internet looking at handicap accessable RVs. We have never travelled in a RV and are probably crazy to just jump in full time right from the start, but I love to travel and the RV seems like the easiest and best way to travel with a handicapped hubby who loves to sit in his recliner and watch TV. I figure he can do that while I drive and see the sights. He'll wake up when he smells the steaks grilling outside...
One of my concerns is our 3 dogs - gotta take them with us!! They are family!!! They will love the travelling - what's not to like, the RV will have all their favorites: couch to lay on, riding with Mama and Daddy, and new sights to see and things to smell... But will the camp sites welcome dogs?
Hi and Welcome. We are fulltimers for about a year now and made the decision after thoroughly researching many of the topics you will find here,as well as asking lots of questions. You will find this a very friendly and informed place.
Prior to going F/T, we had RV's of every type for 40 yrs and often encountered RV'ers where one of the couple or partners was handicapped. In fact this summer we were camped next to some folks whose situation seemed quite similar to yours. The lady did all the driving and set-ups,gladly to, as you put it, enjoy the travel.She told me that her husband sometimes became frustrated that he couldn't do more,and he shared the same feelings with me too, but agreed there was nothing like it. I've seen other folks throughout the years. All were travelling in Class A's which makes the most sense, I would think.
As you know, it takes courage and committment to deal with handicap. It takes a little courage and committment to full-time, as well. You both already have that,so go for it.
Don't know about sources for RV's for folks with disabilities, but I do recall seeing some that had been specially modified at a dealer somewhere. Perhaps others will chime in on this.
Finally, campground rating websites like www.rvparkreviews.com will show you if a park or campground is dog friendly. We've never had a problem. We travel with 2, I've seen lots of folks with three.
A lot of work to get to F/T, but worth it. You found a great place to start.
Richard
Welcome to the RV dreams forums. You will find this a nice friendly site where one can get their questions answered by helpful folks who abound in knowledge.
There are even others here with health and handicapped issues. We will welcome any ideas and suggestions as you research for a handicapped-friendly RV since any one of us could find ourselves in need of assistance.
Welcome to the "family."
Terry
Welcome
We are new here as well. We plan to be full time on the road by October of 2013. My husband also has some disabilities and mobility problems but is not using a wheel chair. I will be doing some if not most of the driving. The whole process is a bit overwhelming I must say. Rest assured, there seem to be many of us who are in the preparation stage. Fortunately we are not wandering all alone. These folks have a wealth of information.
BTW, we have never RV'd either.
Best of luck,
Rosie
-- Edited by Rosie RV Thumper and Dog Dog on Sunday 8th of April 2012 10:21:12 AM
Joe and Sherri