Full Time Retired Military
Can any of you give us some in sight on being FT RM, like are you using military bases (monthly, weekly) State/Fed Parks, private. Are you in a 5th wheel, Class A, something else. Hubby has got the i...
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54 year old retired CPO fulltiming since 2008. I've spent some time in stick & bricks but mostly in the RV.
I have a 35 foot, class A. I run with a 4dr Ford Explorer and a portabote. I have 2 storage lockers. 1 in FL & the other in MD. I usually winter in FL to get out of the cold. I did a winter in MD & IN. Not my favorite thing to do.
I do a lot of camp hosting and volunteering. I've hosted in AK, NY & VA. I did a summer as a male prostitute in Yellowstone. Those who've worked in the park for a concessionaire will be able to relate.
I try to get utilize the military campgrounds. They seem to work best for me. You can always get around the maximum day limit if they don't have future reservations. I've used various parks including
Annapolis
Andrews
Solomons
Elmendorf
Wainwright
Mayport
Jacksonville
Camp Blanding
I'm sure I'm forgetting a few others. Otherwise I try to use state parks with at least electric. You can fill up with water on the way in and dump on the way out.
I also try to not move too often. Many parks will give you a monthly rate. It's a better deal. Right now I'm paying $14 a night for 50 amp service. It's cold so I have 2 small heaters running. Nice and toasty while the wind is blowing outside. Wifi isn't included though.
When I host the spot is free so that is a big help. I use the VA system as all my records are in 1 place. I have used 4 different state VA hospitals. All your data and such are right there at the click of a mouse. Very convenient.
I use the NEX/BX/PX and commissaries for purchases when they are convenient. I'm a ways away from SS and so far it's working out. My house is rented out which helps. As long as my health holds out I'll keep doing this. Everybody is envious of my travels but the funny thing is they could be doing the same thing if they chose. It helps to not have any debt.
I'd rather regret things I've done instead of regretting things I didn't do.
I have a 35 foot, class A. I run with a 4dr Ford Explorer and a portabote. I have 2 storage lockers. 1 in FL & the other in MD. I usually winter in FL to get out of the cold. I did a winter in MD & IN. Not my favorite thing to do.
I do a lot of camp hosting and volunteering. I've hosted in AK, NY & VA. I did a summer as a male prostitute in Yellowstone. Those who've worked in the park for a concessionaire will be able to relate.
I try to get utilize the military campgrounds. They seem to work best for me. You can always get around the maximum day limit if they don't have future reservations. I've used various parks including
Annapolis
Andrews
Solomons
Elmendorf
Wainwright
Mayport
Jacksonville
Camp Blanding
I'm sure I'm forgetting a few others. Otherwise I try to use state parks with at least electric. You can fill up with water on the way in and dump on the way out.
I also try to not move too often. Many parks will give you a monthly rate. It's a better deal. Right now I'm paying $14 a night for 50 amp service. It's cold so I have 2 small heaters running. Nice and toasty while the wind is blowing outside. Wifi isn't included though.
When I host the spot is free so that is a big help. I use the VA system as all my records are in 1 place. I have used 4 different state VA hospitals. All your data and such are right there at the click of a mouse. Very convenient.
I use the NEX/BX/PX and commissaries for purchases when they are convenient. I'm a ways away from SS and so far it's working out. My house is rented out which helps. As long as my health holds out I'll keep doing this. Everybody is envious of my travels but the funny thing is they could be doing the same thing if they chose. It helps to not have any debt.
I'd rather regret things I've done instead of regretting things I didn't do.
