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2gypsies1
Oct 27, 2018Explorer III
You can't know if you like full-timing in 6m time. That's the period where you work out the kinks of the lifestyle.
We made our decision in one month's time and took off for good after 4 months. We happily full-timed for 16 years and never regretted a thing.
First, don't sell the house and buy a RV with the money. That money should be earmarked for your 'exit plan'. Storage fees on your belongings will add up fast. By the time you stop full-timing you won't need a big house with lots of maintenance and a many rooms of furniture. You may find a better state to live in (we did) and a much smaller place (we did). We also bought furnished so didn't have to buy a thing. Over the years we met many new friends and eventually we all began wintering in the same area. Consequently, 23 couples bought in the same area and we have an instant family.
There is no better feeling than 'freedom from stuff'!!
We made our decision in one month's time and took off for good after 4 months. We happily full-timed for 16 years and never regretted a thing.
First, don't sell the house and buy a RV with the money. That money should be earmarked for your 'exit plan'. Storage fees on your belongings will add up fast. By the time you stop full-timing you won't need a big house with lots of maintenance and a many rooms of furniture. You may find a better state to live in (we did) and a much smaller place (we did). We also bought furnished so didn't have to buy a thing. Over the years we met many new friends and eventually we all began wintering in the same area. Consequently, 23 couples bought in the same area and we have an instant family.
There is no better feeling than 'freedom from stuff'!!
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