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ToMich
Explorer
Jul 23, 2013

Contemplating A Lifestyle Change

My wife and I are contemplating the idea of selling our home, buying a Class A diesel pusher and traveling. I am a retired veteran. This change poses many questions and I would love to find folks who have been through this experience that wouldn't mind answering some questions and maybe sharing some of the pitfalls they have encountered along the way. I would especially appreciate hearing from other retired veterans because there are some issues I would want some feedback on from them. Hopefully this process isn't all as scary as it seems right now and in a couple years I can join some of you out on the road.

Tom

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  • HappyKayakers's avatar
    HappyKayakers
    Explorer III
    Jul 23, 2013
    Being retired military, you already have a head start on many fulltimers. First, you'll have a paycheck. Second, you'll have health insurance. Tricare Standard has worked for me all over the country. I also purchased the dental care for retirees from Delta Dental.

    On edit: How much RVing experience do you have?
  • Eycom's avatar
    Eycom
    Explorer
    Jul 23, 2013
    Welcome to the forum. Feel free to ask questions and the experienced folks here will try answer or point you in the right direction for acquiring more information.
  • accsys's avatar
    accsys
    Explorer
    Jul 23, 2013
    The easiest way to do this is to ask specific questions. You will find many retired military on here, including myself. I don't full-time but since we are away from our "home" base seven months at a time, we have done most of everything a full-timer has to do except sell the house. You need to also state if you old enough for Medicare and what version of Tricare you have.

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