Travel Trailer or Fifth Wheel?
I'm looking to make my first purchase and going all-in as a full-timer. I will be solo and I have limited experience towing anything...as in NO experience ;). I've gotten contrasting opinions from dea...
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Second Chance wrote:
From the question(s) you posted, you need to do a lot of reading and learning. May I suggest a couple of very good resources aimed at educating future full-timers? Head over to the Escapees RV Club...
Forums: Escapees Forums
Web site: Escapees web site
The cost of membership to join Escapees and gain access to all of their educational material is more than worth it. They also offer "Boot Camp" a couple of times a year with a week of seminars and hands-on training in a rally setting.
Also, RV-Dreams.com...
Forums: RV-Dreams forums
Web site: RV-Dreams.com
Howard and Linda at RV-Dreams also have tons of educational material and offer one-week educational rallies twice a year. We attended one of their educational rallies prior to going full-time and it was invaluable. The rallies are also a lot of fun!
There a so many things to think about in terms of full-timing other than just what RV to do it it. Both of these organizations do a good job of helping you step through the process and get prepared before you jump off the cliff.
Rob
Thank you for the links. I agree, there is a lot I need to learn. I've been searching forums, watching YouTube videos, and I've read a couple of second rate Kindle ebooks. I almost feel as though the only way I'm going to really learn is to do it. Theory and execution are two different things as I know you all can attest to. Of course, I don't claim to even have the "theory" down! The bootcamp and rally ideas are exactly what I need! I am looking into it...
