What is full timing really?

valhalla360 wrote:

Dog Folks wrote:
Why do we need this label defined?

Because it creates confusion when terms are poorly defined.

Example: If someone presents themselves as a "farmer", I automatically am thinking a bare minimum of 40 acres and more likely much more land, tractors, barns, etc... I'm also thinking they do it for profit. If 10 mintues into the conversation after a great deal of confusion, it turns out they consider themselves a farmer because they converted a 20' long flower bed on the back side of the house to grow a dozen tomato plants, it's frustrating and missleading. This is why we use the term gardening. Not because gardening is bad or a lower quality activity but because it make communication easier.

So yes, I think using clear terminology is valuable.

While there is nothing wrong with the various lifestyles, this is how I see it breaking down (and people may transition into various catagories over time, so you aren't locked in):
- Full time: Rig is ready to move and does move on a regular basis. 2-3 months tops being stationary.
- Snowbird: Spends several months in one location before moving to another location for several months. Typically based on staying in nice weather.
- Workcamper: Someone who's job moves on a regular basis and rather than messing around with houses and apartments, they live in an RV following the work.
- Stationary: Rig is set up in one spot with little or no likelyhood of it ever moving.

On a side note, ALGCA is simply an organization for Loopers. They have no claim to the term as people have been Looping well before the organization was started. Loopers are a subset of cruisers taking a specific trip.