Full Time RVers

Flying Blind

I just sold my farm on the Brazos River west of Fort Worth, Texas. I've been here since 1985. I telecommute for my job as the sales department for a small company that makes heavy-duty hand cleaner for printers and mechanics as well as a holding tank...

Permanent Site - 12v Efficiency

Hi all,I have a permanent site where I have a 5th wheel set up. My question revolves around the 12v system.I know the factory converter/charger is horrible as far as a charger, but I'm thinking efficiency on two scenarios:1. Disconnect the battery a...

Realistic Budget?

We're planning our first long-term trip out west and trying to come up with a realistic budget. We know, as newbies, we're going to spend more than average seeing sights and running around too much. For you full-timers and long-timers, does this budg...

Best free RV campgrounds in NJ?

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Need guidance..

I have been considering full time living in my travel trailer for a couple of years now. I guess I've actually been preparing for it with my recent tow vehicle acquisition and by slowing doing away with the things I do not need. Where I need guidance...

Guilt about family left behind?

I am ready for us to quit our jobs, rent out both units in our two family house and live on the road...permanently...my husband (John) needs some convincing. Our son will be 24 this summer, so he doesn't need us to provide for him anymore. John's big...

To conceal carry or not to conceal carry

Howdy everyoneSo I will be moving from Washington State to Virginia because Uncle Sam says it's time to go and I was wondering if I can use my concealed carry permit I received in washington to keep it tucked on or near me or to be on the safe side g...

Full Timers: Anyone make any home made bread or BakedGoods?

I love making my own bread and have never tried it in a camper but other than using a bit more propane I think I'm going to give it a shot? Nothing like the sweet smell of homemade bread in your rig right? I know there are some good books on it out...

FT RV Living in Winter conditions

Greetings all.I am considering moving into an RV for full time living. I am a single guy with no children to be concerned about and am now looking at a BT Cruiser style RV, still undecided on weather I want an RV model with sliders or not due to leak...

Average cargo load for retired couple fulltiming?

We are shopping for fifth wheels and are learning to gauge soooo many factors!!!How much do people carry on average, so that we can determine if a 5er is capable of hauling our stuff?Thanks for your help in advance!

Is there any hope for changing this floor plan?

I am really struggling, as we like this 5er for all the tons of storage but the layout just feels like we are sitting in the kitchen the whole time...Has anyone been able to rearrange the furniture in this type of layout to make it more useful? Mo...

A Summer R V park

We are full time RVERS and are looking for a R V park like you find in South Texas and Apache Junction Az.We like to get to gather and play cards,dominoes and other boord games, Thanks

HUD wants to outlaw fulltime RV'ing

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Mail Forward/Address in Michigan

We are planing on selling our home and then living on the road for a time, but we may end up back in Michigan for a base. So keeping our Michigan residents status is important for state income tax breaks. So we are looking for a mail forwarding servi...

Snowbirds: Where to go in the summer?

I love boondocking in the southwest desert and the heat but my dogs do not love the latter. Where are some good free camping spots that are closest to the desert that folks go to get through the hot summer months before returning to enjoy the desert...

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