My first attempt to post here failed so I am trying again because that's the only way I'll learn and that's sort of how I feel about joining the RV life. No experience there either but willing to learn. Just came from Howard and Linda's workshops in Columbus and they called me their "groupie" because I came to almost every session. I've been to four RV shows in the past two months and spending way too much time online and at the library getting books and waiting somewhat patiently for spring. Love snow but the gray days of northern Ohio are not good for me so gearing up to hit the road once my house sells. Not sure yet if I'll become a full-timer but cleaning out the house and acting as if...
TRAILERKING said
09:17 PM Feb 23, 2015
WELCOME ABOARD Boxcar Adult....
D and M said
06:01 AM Feb 24, 2015
Welcome Elizabeth,
As a former Buckeye I can agree with the gloomy Ohio weather. You are on the right track...go to the seminars, visit the RV shows, attend a rally or two, ask lots of questions, search for answers on this website, and before you know it, you're there.
Good luck,
Dave
Terry and Jo said
08:19 AM Feb 24, 2015
Welcome, Elizabeth.
This whole process is really a long, involved learning process, from learning to use the forums to learning what one wants in an RV. Take your time and look at both RV shows and at RV dealers to see if you find a style of RV that suits you. The majority of those here have Class A motor homes and fifth wheels, but there are still a number with Class C motor homes and travel trailers. There's even a couple of Super C's that are built on the large Class 8 truck frames.
There are no dumb questions. The one dumb ones are those that don't get asked and the individual makes expensive or time consuming decisions without the proper knowledge. So, ask away to your heart's content. You can also learn just by reading, and for that, the "Search" feature in the blue bar above the forums is a valuable tool. In addition, you can ask questions privately of different "users" on the forums by using the "Messaging" feature. To find the messaging, click on the user's username and you'll be sent to their profile. At the bottom of the profile is a link that you can use to send the messages.
Good luck with your research and planning, and we're glad to have you with us.
Terry
Gary and Linda said
09:03 AM Feb 24, 2015
Welcome Boxcar. We too are newbies from Ohio. You already have more info than some because you got to go to the workshops, etc...We made our decision after all the shows, etc were over. Great group here. Just joined the group recently and I am lurking here more than facebook lol. Everyone is so open here and you'll learn a lot!! Happy trails and stay safe!
PIEERE said
09:50 AM Feb 24, 2015
Welcome!
marianne57 said
07:02 PM Feb 24, 2015
Welcome Boxcar! Cool bluegrass group with that same name :) Good luck with your plans and you're on the right place for questions to be answered. There's a wealth of info here. Take care.
-- Edited by marianne57 on Tuesday 24th of February 2015 07:03:39 PM
Camper Chronicles said
08:52 PM Feb 24, 2015
Welcome to a fellow Buckeye. Good for you braving the cold to go to their seminars. You've caught the bug now !!
My first attempt to post here failed so I am trying again because that's the only way I'll learn and that's sort of how I feel about joining the RV life. No experience there either but willing to learn. Just came from Howard and Linda's workshops in Columbus and they called me their "groupie" because I came to almost every session. I've been to four RV shows in the past two months and spending way too much time online and at the library getting books and waiting somewhat patiently for spring. Love snow but the gray days of northern Ohio are not good for me so gearing up to hit the road once my house sells. Not sure yet if I'll become a full-timer but cleaning out the house and acting as if...
As a former Buckeye I can agree with the gloomy Ohio weather. You are on the right track...go to the seminars, visit the RV shows, attend a rally or two, ask lots of questions, search for answers on this website, and before you know it, you're there.
Good luck,
Dave
Welcome, Elizabeth.
This whole process is really a long, involved learning process, from learning to use the forums to learning what one wants in an RV. Take your time and look at both RV shows and at RV dealers to see if you find a style of RV that suits you. The majority of those here have Class A motor homes and fifth wheels, but there are still a number with Class C motor homes and travel trailers. There's even a couple of Super C's that are built on the large Class 8 truck frames.
There are no dumb questions. The one dumb ones are those that don't get asked and the individual makes expensive or time consuming decisions without the proper knowledge. So, ask away to your heart's content. You can also learn just by reading, and for that, the "Search" feature in the blue bar above the forums is a valuable tool. In addition, you can ask questions privately of different "users" on the forums by using the "Messaging" feature. To find the messaging, click on the user's username and you'll be sent to their profile. At the bottom of the profile is a link that you can use to send the messages.
Good luck with your research and planning, and we're glad to have you with us.
Terry
Welcome Boxcar. We too are newbies from Ohio. You already have more info than some because you got to go to the workshops, etc...We made our decision after all the shows, etc were over. Great group here. Just joined the group recently and I am lurking here more than facebook lol. Everyone is so open here and you'll learn a lot!! Happy trails and stay safe!
Welcome Boxcar! Cool bluegrass group with that same name :) Good luck with your plans and you're on the right place for questions to be answered. There's a wealth of info here. Take care.
-- Edited by marianne57 on Tuesday 24th of February 2015 07:03:39 PM
welcome home so to speak. goodluck