We went full-time 6 years ago, and it was a wild ride as we got rid of all our stuff, rented out our place, and jumped in our truck to drive away from home forever and on to a new life of adventure. Now we find ourselves doing it all over again as we rearrange our full-time traveling lifestyle. Yikes!I've written some notes about this experience and have some words of encouragement for anyone else that's going through this transition: On the Road to your Dreams, Stay the CourseAnyone else in the throes of endless garage sales and downsizing???

When we decided to GO!We called all family members.......want anything get it nowWe called friends........want anything get it nowThen we had an estate auction and sold everything that we hadn't giving away or packed into rig.Hit the road...and for the first 6 mos. we felt like the pioneers and their conestoga wagons as we got rid of more stuff.IF we didn't use it in 6 mos. we didn't need it.Downsized big time.Then we used the 1 bag in 2 bags out rule to keep from becoming pack rats with stuff.I can still open a compartment and see everything inside. NO extras needed.Plus we run the scales every year

I retired at the end of June. I spent the last two months renovating and purging the house so we could put it up for sale. DH retires in 90 days and our plan is to leave in 120 days. Yesterday, a relative came to us asking to rent our house for at least a year. We don't need the cash from the sale and we always help family in need so we immediately said yes. Because they need the furniture and kitchen appliances, etc., I have been saved the hassle of further donating and garage sales. We have also been saved the worry and work of selling the house. Of course, we are really just delaying it for a year, but the loss of all the stress involved is worth it!Right now, our plan is to spend at least a year or two rving, then a year or two navigating the Great Loop and Bahamas. After that, who knows. I will check our your blog; I'm sure there are many things I can learn from your experiences.

Interesting blog. I've never felt any qualms at major life changes, though I know many people find change of any kind difficult. So many rich experiences came as those new doors opened. One key, of course, is to be debt-free as early in your adulthood as possible...build a solid base of savings you don't touch...and let go of the mindset to overdo it buying more shiny new stuff as you discard the old.We spend a few months of each year living in our 22 foot van (bought used) and exploring the US and Canada. We've also had enough life experience to avoid buying things we don't really need, like fancy barbecues our fellow RVers want to sell us on their blogs to finance their own dreams!Seriously, full timing works for some, but not all, of us. We like having a home base to return to...and during the months we are there, we work a little and have fun planning and anticipating the next great adventure.

"Anyone else in the throes of endless garage sales and downsizing???"Sorry no. We sold everything the first time, including the house, as we did not want that millstone around our necks.Of course it is your life, but it appears that owning the house is causing you the most "bumps." It may well be time to get rid of it. No disrespect meant, just saying.

We have been on the road fulltime for about 1.5 years. Sold everything we own. Love it!! Travel blog is www.blakesrvadventure.blogspot.com if you want to take a look. I try and rate campgrounds too! Enjoy the ride and never look back!!

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dahkota
Explorer
Sep 15, 2013
I retired at the end of June. I spent the last two months renovating and purging the house so we could put it up for sale. DH retires in 90 days and our plan is to leave in 120 days.

Yesterday, a relative came to us asking to rent our house for at least a year. We don't need the cash from the sale and we always help family in need so we immediately said yes. Because they need the furniture and kitchen appliances, etc., I have been saved the hassle of further donating and garage sales. We have also been saved the worry and work of selling the house. Of course, we are really just delaying it for a year, but the loss of all the stress involved is worth it!

Right now, our plan is to spend at least a year or two rving, then a year or two navigating the Great Loop and Bahamas. After that, who knows. I will check our your blog; I'm sure there are many things I can learn from your experiences.
Old-Biscuit
Explorer III
Sep 15, 2013
When we decided to GO!

We called all family members.......want anything get it now

We called friends........want anything get it now

Then we had an estate auction and sold everything that we hadn't giving away or packed into rig.

Hit the road...and for the first 6 mos. we felt like the pioneers and their conestoga wagons as we got rid of more stuff.

IF we didn't use it in 6 mos. we didn't need it.

Downsized big time.
Then we used the 1 bag in 2 bags out rule to keep from becoming pack rats with stuff.

I can still open a compartment and see everything inside. NO extras needed.
Plus we run the scales every year

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