We're new here and just registered for the Fally Rally in Lake Leelanau
Kathie and Rich said
08:51 AM Mar 30, 2015
We are new here. We just registered for the Fall Educational Rally in Michigan. We hope to learn a lot before buying an RV. We are planning on leaving Chicago and full-timing before the end of 2016. Hello everyone!
BiggarView said
09:07 AM Mar 30, 2015
Hail & welcome aboard neighbor, from the SW side of Chicagoland. We still have a few years to go but we really like the crowd 'round these parts and they have made us feel good about our decision to go FT. There's a wealth of RV community knowledge on the forum so feel free to dig in. We plan on attending a rally closer to our kick-off date which we have not set yet as we are still in research mode and trying to figure a workable plan for our situation. For you we can only add...Let the good times roll!
cherylbrv said
11:07 AM Mar 30, 2015
Welcome Kathy and Rich! As Brian said, lots of great folks here with a wealth of information. We attended our first rally with Howard & Linda in 2011. We were at the same point as you, having made the decision to full time but not having a clue otherwise (never owned an RV or drove anything larger than a minivan; H&L were our inspiration that despite our lack of experience, it was still doable). After overcoming a few obstacles, our dream finally came true this past June (although we had an immediate set back when I dislocated my hip for the 3rd time, right after we left the buyer's driveway, so we didn't actually officially get on the road until August).
Enjoy the journey and good luck on getting all the info you can. If possible, also try to attend a few RV shows to get an idea of what's out there and the style and floorplans you like best.
rocknb said
02:18 PM Mar 30, 2015
Howdy Howdy Kathie and Rich,
And Welcome, Welcome !
marianne57 said
06:25 PM Mar 30, 2015
Hi Kathie and Rich, and welcome to the forum! We were also totally unsure of everything and attended a rally in spring of 2014 and realized we can do this! It really seems that each person learns what works for them, and it could be different from what anyone else is doing, but if it works.....then why not! Glad to see another 2016 couple too! That's when we're heading out as well and we're growing in number! Best of luck and take you're time in looking for the RV and working out your plans. You're on a great site for all of the info!
Diana and Jim said
04:08 AM Apr 1, 2015
Brian,
You should consider going to the Fall Rally, as it may help you and Cindi with things to look for when purchasing your rig. The Leelanau Peninnsula is gorgeous that time of year.
Jim
BiggarView said
06:24 AM Apr 1, 2015
Jim, having family in Owen Sound, Ontario... we know the fall is beautiful up there in the north country. We are looking at it, and if we can swing it before the registration closes.... we just might. Unfortunately, "Mr. Murphy" just moved in... again, so we have siphoned off travel funds to cover the needed expenses. I love Jello
Looks like I'll have to get busy selling more stuff on eBay.
Brian
-- Edited by biggaRView on Wednesday 1st of April 2015 06:28:16 AM
We are new here. We just registered for the Fall Educational Rally in Michigan. We hope to learn a lot before buying an RV. We are planning on leaving Chicago and full-timing before the end of 2016. Hello everyone!
Hail & welcome aboard neighbor, from the SW side of Chicagoland. We still have a few years to go but we really like the crowd 'round these parts and they have made us feel good about our decision to go FT. There's a wealth of RV community knowledge on the forum so feel free to dig in. We plan on attending a rally closer to our kick-off date which we have not set yet as we are still in research mode and trying to figure a workable plan for our situation. For you we can only add...Let the good times roll!
Enjoy the journey and good luck on getting all the info you can. If possible, also try to attend a few RV shows to get an idea of what's out there and the style and floorplans you like best.
Howdy Howdy Kathie and Rich,
And Welcome, Welcome
!
Hi Kathie and Rich, and welcome to the forum! We were also totally unsure of everything and attended a rally in spring of 2014 and realized we can do this! It really seems that each person learns what works for them, and it could be different from what anyone else is doing, but if it works.....then why not! Glad to see another 2016 couple too! That's when we're heading out as well and we're growing in number! Best of luck and take you're time in looking for the RV and working out your plans. You're on a great site for all of the info!
You should consider going to the Fall Rally, as it may help you and Cindi with things to look for when purchasing your rig. The Leelanau Peninnsula is gorgeous that time of year.
Jim
Jim, having family in Owen Sound, Ontario... we know the fall is beautiful up there in the north country. We are looking at it, and if we can swing it before the registration closes.... we just might. Unfortunately, "Mr. Murphy" just moved in... again, so we have siphoned off travel funds to cover the needed expenses. I love Jello
Looks like I'll have to get busy selling more stuff on eBay.
Brian
-- Edited by biggaRView on Wednesday 1st of April 2015 06:28:16 AM