Traveling FT vs being anchored

Reading these post makes me feel I’m a total opposite, for the most part. I’ve always wanted to full time, best I’ve ever done has been weeks at a time. Now I’ll be 75 in a few weeks, just getting over a bout with cancer. I sold my MH two years ago when I was first diagnosed with cancer. Now my exit plan (to coin the fraise) is to sell everything I can’t fit into my next MH and live my dream. That means selling the house and all of its contents. I’m in good health so far, and now understand I have to do what is going to make me happy. I’m tired of trying to maintain this house, cutting the grass, and shoveling this endless snow at my age. Everyone’s story here is different. We have to work out the details and not be afraid to take that step. That’s what life is all about, living….

Happy trails to all

House mess does not mean homeless!

Maggy

DianneOK wrote:
To each his/her own....

And that is the the bottom line.

Each person/couple has to decide what is best for them. What is "right" for someone can be very "wrong" for someone else.

At retirement we sold everything, hit the road for 9 years with no intention of buying another house. Then, because of our travels, we found our perfect place. We bought a home, downsized the rig and are happy campers.

If the opportunity arose to fulltime again....we would do it, but we are certainly enjoying mowing, logging, gardening, shoveling, plowing and everthing that comes with home ownership in the mountains.

To each his/her own....

This whole house thing is based on an individuals need for security.

Right now it would be a perfect time for us to go FT for a few years prior to us buying our "last" home (whatever shape that might be.) DW says no because of her need to have a base home (other then a FHU park lot.)

This concept of home ownership gives her comfort and security. In her defense we have seen more then once where one spouse gets disabled or dies leaving the other in a state of RV "homelessness." Who am I too argue with her. It's her fear and she's entitled to it.

Bumpyroad wrote:

Dog Folks wrote:

Bumpy: With all respect: I am confused as to why you are so adamant about having a house as a part of an exit plan.

The only thing I can think of is you are enjoying engaging in debate or you have some undisclosed information that solidifies your position.

I only think that everyone should go into this with their eyes open. not rashly sell out the house and put it all into a RV which will be worth about 20% when they need/want other housing.
exactly why I want a place to "land" is nobody's business in this forum.
bumpy

Fair enough. Thank you.

Dog Folks wrote:

Bumpy: With all respect: I am confused as to why you are so adamant about having a house as a part of an exit plan.

The only thing I can think of is you are enjoying engaging in debate or you have some undisclosed information that solidifies your position.

I only think that everyone should go into this with their eyes open. not rashly sell out the house and put it all into a RV which will be worth about 20% when they need/want other housing.
exactly why I want a place to "land" is nobody's business in this forum.
bumpy

Bumpyroad wrote:
if you plan on staying in your RV till the "end", I would suggest getting a two bedroom unit. if not, one of which will be taken up by the sickest one with all of the oxygen bottles, concentrator, etc. etc. and the other person can always sleep on the jack knife sofa and will get a preview of what it is like when he/she later departs for he!!.
bumpy

As I mentioned before, I am already disabled and have a collection of "equipment." My wife still shares our bedroom.

Bumpy: With all respect: I am confused as to why you are so adamant about having a house as a part of an exit plan.

The only thing I can think of is you are enjoying engaging in debate or you have some undisclosed information that solidifies your position.

There are lots of people doing just the opposite of your advice and doing well. Your position is a valid one, BUT not the only one.

Besides, it is not a matter of "right" or "wrong," it is what works best for the individual.

We are planning to FT starting this summer. The house will go on the market later this spring. When we need to come off the road, we won't want a big place with a yard to maintain. We thought about keeping our current home and renting it out; but the reality is that we really won't want to live there again. We would be concerned about the renter, the upkeep & wht may happen to the resale value a few years down the road.

if you plan on staying in your RV till the "end", I would suggest getting a two bedroom unit. if not, one of which will be taken up by the sickest one with all of the oxygen bottles, concentrator, etc. etc. and the other person can always sleep on the jack knife sofa and will get a preview of what it is like when he/she later departs for he!!.
bumpy