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dmzno98
Explorer
Sep 12, 2017

Need suggestions for new living in wake of Harvey

My wife and I 62, lost everything in Katrina and now Harvey took the rest. We can't go through this anymore. Life is too short and it keeps kicking our butts. We have access to a F150 and would like...
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pconroy328
Explorer
Sep 13, 2017
I'm also sorry for your loss. But right now, you're probably emotionally drained. Probably not the best time to make major lifestyle decisions.

Plenty of folks do what you just outlined - and make it work.
Some don't. Some try it and later decide it's not for them.

My suggestion - read, read, read this forum.
Watch all of the "fulltime RV" videos on youtube you can muster up.

18' would be pretty tight for us, but again, others seem to make it fine in even smaller RVs.

Best wishes on your future!!!

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