first day of full timing

I've been full timing for 11 years.
Call me if you wish.

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A lot of information on full timing. As was mentioned earlier, run south. With no experience, wintering will be much easier for you where it's warmer. Your personal preferences should be your only limitations.

Welcome, Tom! One thing to know, in case you weren't already aware of it, most campgrounds across the northern tier of the U.S. close down for winter (and most will already be closed by now). I'd suggest you head south as soon as you get started! Be aware that rest areas usually don't allow camping overnight, just stopping for a few hours sleep and then they expect you to move on. Nevertheless, if you want to get a cat nap there, not a bad idea, just make sure to lock up. Good luck to you!

First, I salute you for the having the courage to venture into full time RV living, wish I had the courage to make the plunge. Here is a website that might answer a few of your questions. Clicky

tommcg46 wrote:
Hello, my is Tom and I just joined so I don't know where to begin, but I'll try. I'm single and just bought a used class a Winnebago, ill be starting full time in nov. 2017 and just don't know where to start. I live in the Boston area and just want to drive about 40 to 50 miles the first day and thought I would just stop at a rest area. Does anyone have some suggestions or ideas what I should do????? Thank you. Tom

Take your RV to a trusted RV shop and have do a complete check of all systems, mechanical, H20, electrical,sewer. Have them do a compression check on the engine to check the condition of the engine, the transmission and rear end. Might cost $300 bucks but well worth it, so you know what kinds of problems or issues lay ahead for your future. Check the age of tires, if they are 5 years old, throw them away and buy some good 10ply LT tires. The age of the tire is written on the side of the tire. week and year manufactured.