FIRST TIME RV-ER QUESTIONS
Hi, Thanks for Reading; I am a wannabe full-time RV'er, and, I have some questions...Here goes! Okay, so, I am a low income adult with disabilities, living on social security. My apartment is bec...
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I am 49 years old, and while I am not as mechanically handy as I would Like to be, I learn fast; so, I am confident in my abilities to maintain the motorhome once I am actively living in it. For all of your replies--Thank You! I will certainly get a qualified person to inspect whatever RV I buy, and I will check the tires, and the roof. I will do my best to get an RV with a good roof, and newer tires; if they are not as new as I would like, I will replace them; one by one, if I have to--Before I embark on my journey. I will also consider good sams, and coach-net. I do have my heart set on an RV with slides; especially if I am going to be a full-timer for a few years; I will do my best to find an RV with good slides, and in emergency cases, a manual crank.
For starters, I will have the motorhome parked OUTSIDE of a friend (of a friends) warehouse. I will get (virtually) Free Electricity and Water. I checked online for local sewage plants where I can dump the RV wastewater for a minimal fee.
I will live in the RV for about a year or less--depending on what has to be repaired or replaced on the motorhome, and how long it takes me to save up a sufficient amount of monies to make my trip easier.
I will say that I had forgotten about temperature extremes.
How do I live in an RV full time without the pipes freezing?
Insulation? Tank heaters? Pipe heaters?
I Do have my dream of traveling to several places before I land in California to stay; but, I might have to rethink my travel path; perhaps just a few stops, and then California might be the more optimal way to go.
Also, for those of you wo said that RV's are not to be used for living---many people live in RV's and Motor Homes Full-Time with Ease. I intend to live in whatever Motorhome I get for about 3-4 years; after that, I'd move back into an apartment. I CAN afford my current apartment--despite it becoming more expensive--however, I've always wanted to go RV'ing--and, the monthly fees at RV Parks are Much cheaper than my current rent.
Thanks!
For starters, I will have the motorhome parked OUTSIDE of a friend (of a friends) warehouse. I will get (virtually) Free Electricity and Water. I checked online for local sewage plants where I can dump the RV wastewater for a minimal fee.
I will live in the RV for about a year or less--depending on what has to be repaired or replaced on the motorhome, and how long it takes me to save up a sufficient amount of monies to make my trip easier.
I will say that I had forgotten about temperature extremes.
How do I live in an RV full time without the pipes freezing?
Insulation? Tank heaters? Pipe heaters?
I Do have my dream of traveling to several places before I land in California to stay; but, I might have to rethink my travel path; perhaps just a few stops, and then California might be the more optimal way to go.
Also, for those of you wo said that RV's are not to be used for living---many people live in RV's and Motor Homes Full-Time with Ease. I intend to live in whatever Motorhome I get for about 3-4 years; after that, I'd move back into an apartment. I CAN afford my current apartment--despite it becoming more expensive--however, I've always wanted to go RV'ing--and, the monthly fees at RV Parks are Much cheaper than my current rent.
Thanks!
