Full Time RVers

electrical usage

Hi all,I am going to ask a very loaded question here but am looking for generalities. I have a 39' 5th wheel with 2 A/C Units. The place where we use it at has the electricity included in the price. We are looking to start full-timing within about...

Learning the Ropes

Well guys, we have been on the road since September and willing to offer advice if anyone needs it!! We started in Okla. to Dallas area then: Tuscon, Quartzite,Bullhead City, Fresno, Ca. area,(Yosemite/Sequoia) Grants Pass, OR., Gold Beach, OR and Co...

Personal property insurance for full-timers

Hello Everyone-My husband and I are about to hit the road (June 1) as full-timers. We will not have a sticks & bricks home. Our motorhome is insured by Good Sam and they do not offer a policy that will cover the value of our jewelry and personal pr...

anyone know what happened to Firedude?

Anyone ever here from Tony?

Any full timers who home school?

Hello! Within the next several months my husband, kids, and I will be full timers! Our children are ages 5 and 8. My daughter will be going into the 3rd grade and my son will be going into kindergarten. I am a little lost at what all needs to be done...

RV Working WInter at Disney World in Florida

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Exploring Our Options

Hello All - We have been exploring the option of going full time. We have been MHing for over 20yrs, have saved our pennies and believe that we have enough money to do this. Just a little background, we are 53 and 54 years old, have NO debt and can ...

Traveling FT vs being anchored

I get that some people simply want the smaller living they get in an RV as opposed to a McMansion. A lot of them don't seem to travel but park and live in one spot (or two if they are snowbirds). For those who do move though, isn't there a great deal...

Our blog, Geeky Nomads

I don't think this is against the rules, I just wanted to drop a line into the forum to let everyone know we started a travel blog. We are a 30 something couple with a toddler, dog and cat and have been full timing for 2 months now in our always pro...

Full Timing Married Couple in the Back Yard

We are new to this - RV's. About a month ago purchased an '04 R Vision Travel Lite, 27 foot. My daughter and her fiance' will be married in May and will live full time in our back yard for about 3 years. They plan to work as RN's, save money and t...

End of full timing may be soon

Had planned to full time until I died but didn't plan on my cancer returning so soon so we may be near the end of our adventures. I plan, as soon as they get my medications stabilized and warm weather arrives, to make my next trip from the Florida pa...

Fulltiming in a 5'ver - Manufacturers

Are there 5'vers that are designed for full-timing or four season living? I realize that the insulation factor plays a big part. I live in Florida so not worried about the cold, but does get warm. I would be looking to purchase used one. Also, ca...

Pulling the trigger.

Just accepted an offer/signed papers to sell our home. Going to trade in our 21' Outback for a 5th Wheel. Have a lot on family land with electric, water and septic. Needs some work, and going to add a small mini-barn/shed to have some extra storage,...

Maybe Made a Mistake(?)

We recently purchased a 35' 5th wheel for full time living. When I was working we travelled in a 35' and it served us well but now that full timing the unit we have now doesn't have the floor space to easily move around in. I'm not going to mention a...

Thoughts on a second vehicle while fulltiming

My DH and I have a 2003 HR 5th wheel and a 4x4 GMC tow vehicle. I have a Mini Cooper that I adore. We plan to sell the stick house next winter and live/travel in the RV fulltime for a second time. The first time, in 2003, we stayed for 2-3 months ...

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