Anyone Full Time In A TC?

bka0721 wrote:
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One of the great pleasures I have, out here on the road, is meeting many of the RV.net Forum members and the Overland Expo 2013 was a rare treat. I had expected a few enquiries of my activities and equipment, but only two people actually came over and did a look over and only one couple actually stepped into the TC. One of them was msiminoff, who literally climbed up and over my rig, paying particular attention to my Solar~Phase II, addition. The other was CoopTC, who was literally hours into owning a TC. I spent a lot of time, reviewing much of what I have learned, being on the road and wrote up a “cheat sheet” for them, of things that might make life easier, out on the road. Such as, a LED night light in the bathroom, for those middle of the night visits.

There was never a feeling of a lack of interest in what I was doing, by others attending, or what I have done to my TC, but more of a fact that I don’t typically share what upgrades or improvements that I have done. Because of this many are and continue to be unaware. The other, IMHO, factor is that the typical TC person attending the OX13 was a seasoned TC camper, equally comfortable being on the road and high level of experience. Come on, look over the names that attended and the level of knowledge there. For me, I was going around picking the brains of the attendees and taking lots of my own pictures. Plus, it is a lot like a Wedding, so many people to visit with and so little time. Plus, I was staying pretty busy, working for the Overland Expo organizers. This group is looking at more of a TC presence for the OX14.

You are right, about coming out of the closet, with my opinions and sharing of being out here on the road. The reality is, the sum of the people Fulltiming, in a TC, or contemplating it, are staying in a parking lot, due to a remote job, or campground with full hookups, very different than what I have done or am doing now/today. Thus, what do I bring/add` to the conversation/discussion?

The one subject the OP/Others lurking has not addressed or has been addressed, is the type of TC one would choose for themselves, to Fulltime in. That all depends what your choice of use. One of the best bit of advice I received, when putting my own project together (I wish I could remember who it was), was; “To be successful at Fulltiming surround yourself with the things that allowed you to be happy in your home.” Such as, if you like to knit or read, bring things to enable that. If you like to watch TV and hang out, install a Bat Antenna or Satellite Dish. If you like to eat out, limit your travel to allow places to eat out, or if you like to dine in, bring those pans and dishes that allow you to eat in your TC. (I miss being able to bake and prepare elaborate dinners, but have become very proficient with my Weber grills). The second, after being on the road, for a year, pull everything out of your TC/Truck and reevaluate why you would continue having this item, if you haven’t used it for the last year, then repeat the following year, and year.

Like many that visit a National Park, some come for the views, taking pictures, camping, staying in Cabins, riding horses, hiking, climbing the peaks and climbing the peaks with technical gear. Truck Camping is very much the same, we all have different desires and interests. Sadly, many will judge you here, if you are not going for the “E Ticket” ride and climb with technical gear. I don’t worry about it, as I can get farther afield than pretty much anyone on this Forum, including Jefe or Whazoo (with all due respect), did you know my TC is a Transformer ;). I am often judged by the Large TC and Truck I travel in. What many don’t know is that when I go to places like the Mojave Desert and Canyonlands, I can stay out there for two + months, when most need to go back Moab, to restock, after a week or two. While they are restocking, I am still out exploring the White Rim Trail and beyond. This is the type of Fulltiming I choose to do. It is all in the preparation and what you bring in your tool box.

b