Full Time RVers

Financing

2 years ago I purchased my first Motorhome, it is 17 years old and 3 months ago decided to sell the house and move into the Motorhome full-time. Now I am looking at a New used rigs but wonder about financing it. My bank doesn't finance RV's and I don...

When do you empty black tank on hookup?

Evenings, mornings, twice a day, every 2 days, - or just leave the shutter to sewer permanently open?Sewer is prehistorical, Mexican style - hole in the ground with cement lid.As I see it - leaving the shutter open, fumes from sewer will flow easily ...

State of residence for healthcare

We are ready to go full time, but have hit a snag on state of residence. We live in MN, which has great healthcare options, but we need to have a mailing address. I know many people use SD, and that would work, except that it does not have good healt...

compressor or tire inflator

planning for fulltime in Class A in approximately 1 year. Currently have PU and TT. Should I buy a small compressor or a tire inflator? Edited to add I am NOT considering a 12V inflator. Only a 120V, as I know the weaknesses of a 12V.I have had a ti...

Texas domicile info

What if you are on medicare and need additional health insurance ? also any other issues we need to be aware of,Thanks We are moving to Texas from Va. and to full timing.

Security

Hi all, soon to begin full timing and have a few questions. I bought a safe to keep important papers in minus the acc #'s cause I plan to leave a key taped to it. That way they won't have to steal it to see what's inside. My main purpose was to keep ...

Full-Time with no toad

I know I've seen this discussed a while back, but can't find it, so here goes. We plan to go full-time next year. We have a 34' Class A and plan to start out with no tow vehicle. I'm interesting to hear from others who have done this and how it worke...

motor home vs fifth wheel

Getting ready to maybe take the step into full time living. We will still call Arizona "HOME" as family and friends of course are here. I will still work some, seasonally of course weather here or on the road. Downsizing for us will be somewhat of an...

Class A license in Texas

I'm in the process of moving my domicile to Texas. As part of that process I realize I need to have a Class A non-CDL license (my F350 DRW + 5th wheel is over 26,000 lbs)Does anyone have any information on what I should be aware of with the tests? I...

RV site as a home base?

Just wondering how it works out to live in your RV full time but to own a site somewhere as a "home base"? In other words if one wanted to full-time in an RV and be free to travel around quite a bit but not all of the time so have a known place to an...

NC not RV Full time friendly

Unfortunately, I had purchased land in NC and have my "domicile" there. Well, I am glad in a way I purchased land. I am now in FL and someone broke into my truck window with a rock. Yes, I am covered, but my insurance company almost cancelled me b...

Full timer wanted to move from 5er to MH Not so fast...

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5th Wheel Suggestions for Full Time Family???

Hi,We are considering living full time for a couple of years and have 4 small children (3,1,1, and a baby). I am in the Army and not sure where I will be going, but probably in the D.C. area where the weather is not extreme, but will see sub-freezin...

Internet options for full timers

My wife and I are preparing to become full timers. However, I still need to work and require high-speed internet access. Anyone out there have a solution that works well for them? Is so, can you share your experience? Thanks!

What would make the overload light come on on my GenSet???

I have an little Sportsman GEN1000i genny and yes it was inexpensive and not the Honda. It is under a month old and has been powering my Lance 3000 shore power flawlessly until today.The "Overload" light comes on when I plug in shore power and the m...

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