Hobbies on the road?

DKAvery wrote:

My thought was to either get a 26 to 28' travel trailer or 5th wheel which has a bunk area (bunk to sleep in and "bedroom" switched to a hobby area). Or perhaps a toy hauler .. although I haven't seen a floor plan I like in a toy hauler yet. I like to cook so a kitchen with some storage and an easy chair to put my feet up at night are required.

I know I can't have as many hobbies as I do atm but there are so many I don't want to lose. writing, wood carving (know I'll have to pare down the tools I use), drawing, painting, fishing, running, scuba, crocheting, making quilts, mmo games, stained glass (I've already decided that one won't work in a trailer :(

If you have a good set up for your hobbies could you share?

Having full-timed for 17 years and being around full-timers constantly, I assure you, you can do ALL of your hobbies!!

First, consider a 5th wheel which will give you lots more basement storage than a travel trailer. Yes, a bunk model would work very well when designing a long desk in place of the beds. A toy hauler would work, too. Friends of ours have a hauler for their motorcycle. When they get to a park they unload the cycle, roll out a nice carpet and hang a floor-length drape across the rear door so it looks like it's hiding a big sliding door. They have two recliners, a small hutch with a drop table for writing and books, their television is in there, and it becomes their den. It's very comfy and looks terrific.

Also, keep in mind that if you stay for a winter season somewhere warm (& you should) then pick one with an active clubhouse. Some places have many classes, including stained glass, sometimes folks get together and do their quilting or sewing at the clubhouse tables, others get together to wood carve and some parks will even have well-equipped woodworking shops. The only hobby of yours that might be difficult is scuba diving as you need to be in the right place but then, you'd know where the right places are!

If you have other questions on full-timing just mosey on over the Full-timing Forum on this site. There are many helpful folks over there and they might have many more ideas! :)

So don't give up...just rethink the possibilities and good luck!