Newbie Full-timing questions
Hi all, My first post in the forums (be gentle if i break any social rules) :) My wife and I, and our 5 kids are seriously considering full timing. I've been reading the forums for a while and fi...
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elhajj33 wrote:
Hi all,
My first post in the forums (be gentle if i break any social rules) :) My wife and I, and our 5 kids are seriously considering full timing. I've been reading the forums for a while and finally decided to post for the first time with some questions. Here goes:
1. 5th Wheels to buy. We're wondering what the "Chevys" and "Cadillacs" of 5th wheelers are? We really like the 2015 coachmen brookestone, but we've also looked at a 2013 Keystone Raptor today that was pretty posh. For us, the bigger the better and the TV will most likely be a Ford f-350. but we're wondering who makes the low end and high-end of 5ers?
2. Trailer parks or....What appeals to us about full timing is being able to be out in nature. I'm a semi pro photographer and i want us to be able to see beautiful places without breaking the bank each month. The wife and I are not excited about being in trailer parks with the kids being around who knows who.... are there "nice/safe" places to stay other than local trailer parks (this is the dumbest of my questions, i'm sorry but I don't know of any other way to ask it?)
3. Monthly camping/rental cost. I know this varies, but we're trying to figure out a budget and we're not sure what to put as the "rental space cost" per month. Sure would help if we could get a ball park.
I have a 1000 other questions, but I'll hold off for now, thanks again!
A few questions to consider before starting your RV adventure:
1. What kind of weather do want to RV in?
2. Weather will determine geographical areas for raving
3. How old and how big are your kids? This answer will help narrow down the choices of RV choices
4. How are you going to school the kids?
5. Go on the good Sam RV web site and you get all the Information you need about RV parks i.e. Costs, location maps, amenities etc. Also buy the Good Sam RV
Park directory.
6. Have you worked out your medical plans for the family, financial
Banking plan to pay bills, getting your mail
7. Look at a Emergecy Roadside service plan ie Good Sam, Good Sam Travel assistance plan for medical emergencies if you are unable to drive your home(where ever that might be.
