fpoole wrote:
Thanks much B, that's what I'm looking for.
You are very welcome.
fpoole wrote:
The original post sort of got off topic on the "Mechanics, truck, camper etc" but the real purpose was the lifestyle of the whole concept. You addressed perfectly. It depends on me... hehheh.
That is why I stated what I stated in my first post here. To be honest many first time posters do exactly the same thing, here. It is an exciting subject and lifestyle. You are right to share your enthusiasm.
fpoole wrote:
I am curious, how or where do you camp? with out costs which will certainly limit my imagination on travel. How do you find a spot? or do you pull off the road when needed. Some states do allow that? Oregon I believe does, but?
Again, way to wide a question and this has been addressed many times. It would be to your benefit to just do some research and not seek the Cliff Notes here. There is an RV.net Forum that addresses specifically this subject as does Mello Mike’s blog. For you to travel like I do, you would need to prepare your rig very differently than what you are currently sharing. Research the states you are interested in traveling through. Also look for the articles I have written in Truck Camping Magazine on these topics. One coming up, later this month, should be an interest to you and others, on Stealth Camping in a Truck Camper.
fpoole wrote:
Game plan is to pull the buggies, ORVs, to different riding sites and explore/photo them so guessing 1-2 weeks at each stop and move on. No real plan set, south for winter, north for summer.
Again, very different than what I do. You might also check out what the Toy Haulers RV.net forum is able to share. No one person, including myself, should be the defining word.
fpoole wrote:
I was figuring on simple clothes as I do already, jeans & T-shirt, heheh, simple/easy to clean. Cold and warm gear. Laptop and that's about it.
Well, here is an example. How many will you need and how do you plan on storing them? Also, just so you know, a Lap Top is an extreme power hog. What are you going to do about that?
fpoole wrote:
Truck, yes agree 100%.. It is a 4x4 with a 72 gal tank capacity? and alum bed will be reviewed/adjusted for the RZR and the Camper, heheh, that of course is key but something I would typically forget to check, Doh !!!
Just remember, even you are planning on getting a Big Truck, your eyes are often bigger than your capabilities to carry when you get to the end and weigh everything up. Be sure to stay on top of all of this while you are planning. Towing is very different than Carrying capacities, in the scale of what a truck is able to safely carry.
fpoole wrote:
Crew cab and plan on using back seat for (clothes) storage bins. Spare tire and AAA and Good Sam road/rv coverage.
Good plan on the back seat. But a poor idea for me, to plan on AAA or Good Sam Road/RV coverage. Thus the difference in what you are doing than what I currently do.
fpoole wrote:
Cellphone,consumer cell (ATT) but with a Verizon Jet Back data plan for coverage and uploading photos which I like to do/internet coverage. Dish TV etc.
I too have AT&T Cell and Verizon MiFi Internet. More info is available on the Fulltiming Forum on this subject. It really depends what your needs are and where you travel. People that travel along major travel corridors will not typically see a difference in their Cell/Data providers. Same for those east of the Mississippi. The change is readily apparent in the land of two lane roads, paved and unpaved.
fpoole wrote:
I'm on the RV forum and will have time to cruise through there but believe you've given me what I'm looking for... heheh, it's simple, it's really up to you (me)... and that makes simple sense, go figure..
Yes, look at the Gilbert’s Fulltiming Blog (Butch50 shared it first;
Fulltiming Truck Camping Clicky Again, they do it very differently than I do and share excellent information. Truck Camping Magazine is a must stop. But you need to do your homework, as I have no interest in spending a lot of time writing about Fulltiming here, when it is a very small segment. Also, again the Trip Reports and specific people have great information. Like Buzzcut1. While he is a weekend camper, he does do some great things in all seasons and his style and preparation reflects that
fpoole wrote:
It maybe that I will need the security of a "Home Base", but don't plan on spending much time in it.
I encourage you not to cut the ties immediately. Like btggraphix shared to me, when I started, take test trips before you go out for the adventure. Also, when you have a “Home Base” you are not a Fulltimer. A fulltimer is someone that has no permanent location, no owned property to return to. But there are varieties too. Such as those that live fulltime in their RV, in an RV Park and follow the seasons. Even if you board up your home or rent it out, you are not Fulltiming but just on a very long vacation. JMHO.
fpoole wrote:
There's just to much to see within a limited time frame (life) and I ain't gonna do it by staying home, hehheh...
Yep, better get started. But. It is always a big BUTT, get prepared before you start.
fpoole wrote:
really looking forward to it. Easy at first to get broken in right proper like..
Don’t try to get everything perfect before you start. Things are going to change. The best advice I received, when I started, was try to surround yourself with the things that allowed you to be comfortable in your home/apartment. Such as diet, entertainment, reading, friends and budget. I did this and my lifestyle is pretty much the same, just different scenery outside the windows. Also, I knew nothing about RVs, when I started. That is why I try to share so others will learn what I have learned and not repeat some of the hard lessons I had. As there was no one Fulltiming in a Truck Camper, when I started, to mentor me.
fpoole wrote:
Thanks again B, see ya on the road next year...
Good luck. Just remember, it might take you longer, than you think/plan.
b
(bryan)
Edit; correct punctuation.
