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streamers395
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Dec 09, 2013

Advice for My New 5er Adventure - especially RV Parks

I find myself in a position after a divorce with my kids in college, and I don't want to purchase a new house right now. I've had campers for the last thirty years. Started with tent trailers, then TT, then 5ers. Best times I had with my family/kids was camping and our adventures.

Now comes my time for the next couple of years. My kids think I have lost my mind. Maybe they are right, but hey, it's only 24 months or so.

I'm purchasing a used F450 and used Teton Homes and plan on going full-time for the next two to three years. I still work, but I have massive flexibility on where I'm located to do that so if I get the bug to go somewhere...I'm going.

I live in Southern California and lots of times I'll be at an RV park. Then I'll be gone fishing in Mammoth, Wyoming or...

What are your experiences on RV parks? Security concerns?

What things would you do if you were me to make my 5er more livable that I probably will not think of?

Best long term internet strategy. This is the one thing that must work.

Thanks in advance for any advice. I'm pretty adept at camping for a couple of weeks at a time, but full-time might be a tad different.

Ciao...Ken

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  • jonrjen's avatar
    jonrjen
    Explorer
    Dec 10, 2013
    I can't offer you any real advice other than with security. Use common sense, it will get you further than you might ever believe.

    RV Parks, use the Good Sam online site for park information and planning your routes.

    Living as a full timer, what will depend a lot on your personal living habits. More of a learning curve kind of thing, but I think you will do just fine.

    Best of Wishes as you take on your new lifestyle.

    As for others not fully understanding...Well that's kind of like the old Jeep saying "If you have to ask, you wouldn't understand".
    But, also keep in mind that your kids only have your best interest in mind.
  • daily_double's avatar
    daily_double
    Explorer
    Dec 10, 2013
    Lucky you!!! I don't think you'll have any security problems at rv parks. Check rvparkreviews.com and they'll give you a pretty good idea of places to stay. As far as internet we have Verizon and have been pleased with it. A lot of the parks have something called Tengo internet but I've never seen it work well. Get out there and have a ball!!

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