Looking for feedback
Hey all, We are soon to be full timers and looking for some feedback from folks that are out there doing it. Just got back from South Dakota with our brand new Drivers Licenses. So we have the res...
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What truck do you have?
Do not fall in 'love' with an RV any RV unless you have the truck to properly tow it.
Weight is the issue.........lots of things you have now will need to go (or store which is not the best idea IMO)
Load that truck up 'camp ready' (you, fuel, passengers, stuff inside truck, stuff in bed of truck etc. and go to CAT scales and get weighed.
Front axle/rear axle/total weights.....then compare them to your trucks ratings GVWR. F/R AWRs, GCWR, Actual payload (GVWR-Total) and Rear tire load rating.
THEN you can MATCH a trailer to your trucks ratings.
Don't assume/guess.......find out by weighing
*Dishwasher......takes up too much storage/cabinet space which is limited to start with.
*2 bathrooms----nice but 7 yrs of FT we never needed
*washer/drier...OK IF you are at FHU camp sites. We found laundry mats good for us. Do all laundry once a week in couple hours..DONE
PLUS we liked the 'linen/towel' cabinet vs losing that space to washer/drier
*TOOLS..just the basics. Most campgrounds don't allow 'maintenance' on vehicles etc. SO bunch of tools/tool boxes really not needed
*We used some paper plates but mostly Corelle Dishware...even had a full 4 place setting of Noritake China. Wash/dry/put away
*Internet...provide your own connection. CG WiFi sucks/un-reliable/not for work
Debt Free.........good for you. That really helps!
Already have SD DL's..........
So you have set up your Medical Coverage? Have you found routine coverage outside of SD?
Income....from AZ? Taxes?
Full Timers Insurance??...............check with National Interstate. We had FTs Policy with them for 7 yrs. Same kind of policy as homeowners PLUS and they covered truck also. Very reasonable rates/ Great customer service/Claims Dept.
Good Luck.......new lifestyle.....GREAT Adventure!
Do not fall in 'love' with an RV any RV unless you have the truck to properly tow it.
Weight is the issue.........lots of things you have now will need to go (or store which is not the best idea IMO)
Load that truck up 'camp ready' (you, fuel, passengers, stuff inside truck, stuff in bed of truck etc. and go to CAT scales and get weighed.
Front axle/rear axle/total weights.....then compare them to your trucks ratings GVWR. F/R AWRs, GCWR, Actual payload (GVWR-Total) and Rear tire load rating.
THEN you can MATCH a trailer to your trucks ratings.
Don't assume/guess.......find out by weighing
*Dishwasher......takes up too much storage/cabinet space which is limited to start with.
*2 bathrooms----nice but 7 yrs of FT we never needed
*washer/drier...OK IF you are at FHU camp sites. We found laundry mats good for us. Do all laundry once a week in couple hours..DONE
PLUS we liked the 'linen/towel' cabinet vs losing that space to washer/drier
*TOOLS..just the basics. Most campgrounds don't allow 'maintenance' on vehicles etc. SO bunch of tools/tool boxes really not needed
*We used some paper plates but mostly Corelle Dishware...even had a full 4 place setting of Noritake China. Wash/dry/put away
*Internet...provide your own connection. CG WiFi sucks/un-reliable/not for work
Debt Free.........good for you. That really helps!
Already have SD DL's..........
So you have set up your Medical Coverage? Have you found routine coverage outside of SD?
Income....from AZ? Taxes?
Full Timers Insurance??...............check with National Interstate. We had FTs Policy with them for 7 yrs. Same kind of policy as homeowners PLUS and they covered truck also. Very reasonable rates/ Great customer service/Claims Dept.
Good Luck.......new lifestyle.....GREAT Adventure!
