Full-timing in truck campers?
Are there any couples out there full-timing in a truck camper? Thanks.
Forum Discussion
Hi Harry. Welcome to the TC Forum. You’ll find there are many knowledgeable people here and they are more than willing to help, share information or point you in a direction that you might not otherwise, considered.
Just a comment here. When a person posts a good and different question than the norm, you should expect a response. In this forum you should expect a response with inquiries for further information. To post a question and then not come back for two days, well, that is not a nice thing to do for those that wanted to help in answering your question. Lets move on.
Many of us are familiar with your information you shared, but there is an unknown amount that is watching, lurking, and learning, so no matter how many times a question comes up like yours, it provides new information and experiences to be shared. So no thought or question is too simple.
As for Escapees, it is just as I described earlier. It is set up for those that truly wish to relinquish themselves of some of the hassles of traveling, whether overseas on a junket, long trips to Alaska, or possibly Snowbirding or semi Fulltiming (sorry, semi is like being a little bit pregnant). I would share with you, that there are about 5 other mail forwarding services that provide the service you described, with the personal contact out there. Escapees is not unique. If it works for you, don’t change, as they provide a great service. You just pay more for it.
Sounds like you are in a good spot to make some choices and put into action some plans. My first recommendation is not to plan for Fulltiming, now. Use the apartment and closeness of your family to put your project together. While it is good to have a big picture outlook, it is not really good to jump too fast. Transitioning from a larger Travel Trailer to a TC is going to be a bit of shock. Yes, we are all aware of the advantages of a TC. But, if you do plan on Snowbird style Fulltiming, a Travel Trailer is probably going to work very well for you. Plus you already have it and it is paid for. A TC becomes a shock to most people when they start looking, new or used. Then, you need to decide what you wish to do with your TC, move around, RV Parks, Campgrounds? Go out and see sights and then return after 3 week, 3 months or 3 years. All these type of situations require different set up. Which is time and $$$$. Not knowing how big your Checkbook is, I can only assume you have a budget. Then you need to plan. Then chose how your truck and TC will work and work best for each other.
After all that is done, you need to embark on some trial trips. Might as well find out if this is really what you want to do. Personally, I would just go on a long trip, with your camper and truck. See the fall colors of the east. By then you will find out if both or one of you really wish to be away from family that much. For after you leave Chicago, you sure don’t want to return back there until the spring and life in the TC is manageable. Because you truly don’t want to consider life in a TC when it is 20F or colder for extended periods of time.
Looking forward to your feedback. We have one poster here that began a thread and quickly shared that he wanted to tell us what he is doing and was not interested in the least what we suggested or shared. His thread has resulted in his posts and no one commenting. We would be more than happy to help.
What you might start with; What type of Truck Camper should I consider for long term or Fulltiming? Then, whether you want or don’t want a slide.
Congratulations on the new Grandbaby!
b
Just a comment here. When a person posts a good and different question than the norm, you should expect a response. In this forum you should expect a response with inquiries for further information. To post a question and then not come back for two days, well, that is not a nice thing to do for those that wanted to help in answering your question. Lets move on.
Many of us are familiar with your information you shared, but there is an unknown amount that is watching, lurking, and learning, so no matter how many times a question comes up like yours, it provides new information and experiences to be shared. So no thought or question is too simple.
As for Escapees, it is just as I described earlier. It is set up for those that truly wish to relinquish themselves of some of the hassles of traveling, whether overseas on a junket, long trips to Alaska, or possibly Snowbirding or semi Fulltiming (sorry, semi is like being a little bit pregnant). I would share with you, that there are about 5 other mail forwarding services that provide the service you described, with the personal contact out there. Escapees is not unique. If it works for you, don’t change, as they provide a great service. You just pay more for it.
Sounds like you are in a good spot to make some choices and put into action some plans. My first recommendation is not to plan for Fulltiming, now. Use the apartment and closeness of your family to put your project together. While it is good to have a big picture outlook, it is not really good to jump too fast. Transitioning from a larger Travel Trailer to a TC is going to be a bit of shock. Yes, we are all aware of the advantages of a TC. But, if you do plan on Snowbird style Fulltiming, a Travel Trailer is probably going to work very well for you. Plus you already have it and it is paid for. A TC becomes a shock to most people when they start looking, new or used. Then, you need to decide what you wish to do with your TC, move around, RV Parks, Campgrounds? Go out and see sights and then return after 3 week, 3 months or 3 years. All these type of situations require different set up. Which is time and $$$$. Not knowing how big your Checkbook is, I can only assume you have a budget. Then you need to plan. Then chose how your truck and TC will work and work best for each other.
After all that is done, you need to embark on some trial trips. Might as well find out if this is really what you want to do. Personally, I would just go on a long trip, with your camper and truck. See the fall colors of the east. By then you will find out if both or one of you really wish to be away from family that much. For after you leave Chicago, you sure don’t want to return back there until the spring and life in the TC is manageable. Because you truly don’t want to consider life in a TC when it is 20F or colder for extended periods of time.
Looking forward to your feedback. We have one poster here that began a thread and quickly shared that he wanted to tell us what he is doing and was not interested in the least what we suggested or shared. His thread has resulted in his posts and no one commenting. We would be more than happy to help.
What you might start with; What type of Truck Camper should I consider for long term or Fulltiming? Then, whether you want or don’t want a slide.
Congratulations on the new Grandbaby!
b
