We are almost ready to go! We started this journey on June 13, 2013 & our goal is to leave Colorado by Halloween. We have been soooo busy, exchanging our current life for our new life! Thank you for all the valuable information in this forum, it really saved our sanity!
We picked up our 5'er on September 25th and headed out to a locale resort for our training! Seriously we invested in a professional trainer who taught us to drive our new rig and we learned a lot, what we learned most was that WE CAN DO THIS!
The 5'er is currently back at the dealer after our initial shakedown but only a couple of minor repairs were needed and should be ready to hitch up again around October 20th, then where are we off too...........stay tuned
sologal said
04:33 AM Oct 9, 2013
Good luck to you, I hope you have a wonderful time with your new life!!!!
Sean said
09:18 AM Oct 9, 2013
Congratulations! Good luck in your travels!
French Bikers said
10:54 AM Oct 9, 2013
I'm a bit jealous, story like yours keep my mind focus for our turn in 2015. Even if we don't know each other I wish you good luck for your travel.
el Rojo and Pam said
12:18 PM Oct 9, 2013
Congrats!!! Keep us up to date on your travels. Our plan is to head out next March.
Red
heyduke said
01:05 PM Oct 9, 2013
Halloween is getting closer, are you ready?
Jo and Ben said
04:00 AM Oct 10, 2013
Congratulations fellow Colorado residents! We are putting the house on the market early January, and are starting to feel like we have a lot to do and time is running out! Would love to know where you went with the new 5er and who you hired to train you. Good luck in your travels!
WestWardHo said
02:37 PM Oct 10, 2013
RJ & Melinda,
Congratulations!!! That's so exciting. You're going to miss another Colorado winter! Maybe you can join some of us for a meet up in AZ?
Sherry
RickandJanice said
02:34 AM Oct 11, 2013
RJ and Melinda, congratulations!! We are right behind you in hoping to escape another cold snowy winter by the end of December. We are in Ohio so not near as much snow as Colorado but understand your need to escape it!
EW Simp said
04:34 PM Oct 30, 2013
Congrats. I would love to know along with Ben and Jo where you got your 5er and professional trainer. I am still trying to convince the wife we can do this.
French Bikers said
01:46 AM Nov 2, 2013
Halloween was yesterday, I'm wondering if the 5th wheel changed into a pumpkin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Have you started your travel yet?
heyduke said
03:02 PM Nov 2, 2013
did you hit the road as planned?
WhoWanderLost said
12:01 AM Nov 18, 2013
We are still in Colorado and have gotten hung up on the work front, but we are not deterred! We have decided we are going to pull the 5er to an RV park in Golden and commute to our current jobs in the south metro area. We went back and forth on if we stay in the apartment for another 1 to 4 months if we can't get out of Colorado and winter keeps us here or choose to start living in our 5th wheel......we have gotten rid of all our possessions and are holed up in this apartment using the outdoor recliner chairs, and air mattress, the country china (paper plates & foil pans....& yes those we will continue to use) so why are we NOT actually in our HOME .....we will be in our new home (the 5th wheel) whatever happens in just about 3 weeks!
Still hoping for a warmer destination but we are still doing this even if it Is a Colorado winter destination!
PIEERE said
05:54 AM Nov 18, 2013
Wow! that 5er is going to seem like a mansion compared to the Apartment. Good way to do it though; hoping you both the best and happy travels. You'll be doing the happy Dance Soon!
DebbieM said
08:01 AM Nov 21, 2013
Sounds like slowly your are getting there! Obstacles are for overcoming, sounds like you are doing just that. Keep us updated on your adventures!
WhoWanderLost said
10:17 PM Nov 28, 2013
Finally we are doing this!! We are making the move this holiday weekend, the weather is gorgeous, we have plenty of time off work and everything just seems to be right at this point. We will be in Colorado until the next opportunity is before us but we count this a huge blessing in that we will have the security of knowing the local area, have our jobs (thus money and benefits) friends who support us and some who, well let's say challenge us.
So excited, a little apprehensive and so very thankful we are moving forward on the journey. I am sure we will be asking lots of questions and seeking your advice, wisdom and support frequently!
Woohoo!
DebbieM said
11:00 PM Nov 28, 2013
Congrats! Keep us updated, we're behind you a few months and I'd like to know what we may come across Enjoy!!
--Debbie
el Rojo and Pam said
01:02 PM Nov 29, 2013
Congrats! Glad it's working out for you. Keep us posted. Happy dance time.
We are almost ready to go! We started this journey on June 13, 2013 & our goal is to leave Colorado by Halloween. We have been soooo busy, exchanging our current life for our new life! Thank you for all the valuable information in this forum, it really saved our sanity!
We picked up our 5'er on September 25th and headed out to a locale resort for our training! Seriously we invested in a professional trainer who taught us to drive our new rig and we learned a lot, what we learned most was that WE CAN DO THIS!
The 5'er is currently back at the dealer after our initial shakedown but only a couple of minor repairs were needed and should be ready to hitch up again around October 20th, then where are we off too...........stay tuned
I'm a bit jealous, story like yours keep my mind focus for our turn in 2015. Even if we don't know each other I wish you good luck for your travel.
Red
Congratulations!!! That's so exciting. You're going to miss another Colorado winter! Maybe you can join some of us for a meet up in AZ?
Sherry
Congrats. I would love to know along with Ben and Jo where you got your 5er and professional trainer. I am still trying to convince the wife we can do this.
Still hoping for a warmer destination but we are still doing this even if it Is a Colorado winter destination!
So excited, a little apprehensive and so very thankful we are moving forward on the journey. I am sure we will be asking lots of questions and seeking your advice, wisdom and support frequently!
Woohoo!
Congrats! Keep us updated, we're behind you a few months and I'd like to know what we may come across
Enjoy!!
--Debbie