Boy, Do I Miss Ful-timing

[mr__ed]

While sitting in a waiting area at the local VA medical center I spotted a couple of Rving magazines on a table nearby. As an ex-full-timer I knew I really shouldn't have done it, but I began reading them. Oh, for life on the open road again! As I looked at the specs on the various RV's being highlighted ,various campground reviews and other Rving articles, I found myself really longing for what I feel is the perfect lifestyle for me. I started my full-timing in the late 80's in a small fiberglass camper mounted on an under powered 4 cyl. Toyota truck I then graduated to a class C Lazydaze (probably the finest crafted RV I'd ever owned), then went to a 29' Class A motor home (Flair, no slides), behind which I towed my Saturn. This was a good arrangement for quite a few years until I bought a 30' Hitchhiker fiver and Dodge diesel truck at the same time, which served me well until recently, when a medical situation took me out of Rving. I've had to live in apartments since then (and I'm not a big fan of apartment living).

While reading those journals I noticed an article on a Class B camper (Roadtrek). I thought to myself, if I ever got back into full-timing, I might just enjoy this type of vehicle since I've lived in small campers before. Unfortunately, that will be quite a while in the future. In the meantime the threads on this forum bring back pleasant memories of the past. At least I feel fortunate that I was able to experience the joys of full-timing for as long as I did. In the meantime, I'll be secretly riding along with you folks as I read your experiences on RV.net. I wish you all many years of safe, enjoyable full-time Rving.

[starcraft69]

Thank you for your service!!

[mr__ed]

Hey, Tiger 4X4 RV. That's a nice camper picture you have in your signature! I could easily picture myself in something like that. 😉

Thank you, everyone for your kind thoughts.

[FunnyCamper]

wish you the best and HOPE you can find a way back 🙂

[lj2654]

All the best to you Mr ED! We have been RV'ers since 1998. Prior to that we lived on a boat for a few years. We are getting prepared to full time, as both of us have some health issues. Trying to keep up with our home and an RV is too much on us now....We are both in our sixtys and ready for the road. Hopefully you will be able to travel once again/

[Tiger4x4RV]

I've appreciated the wisdom in your posts over the years and hope that such posts will continue. You have a lot of experience to offer.

[Tripalot]

Thanks for your kind thoughts. Medical problems have kept us close to home this past year and so I can kind of relate to how you miss being a full timer.
Hopefully traveling in a B class van will be in your future. Keep well.

[Steeljag]

Wish you the best Mr. Ed !

Hopefully you return to the RV life you enjoy ! Please not only read, but post your vast RV experience for others to learn from !

BTW - You look heathy as a horse in you signature pic !

Best of health to you !