First Time Buyer...Updated 03/06/2006
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James, my wife is 55yrs old and has been a Traveling RN for about a year and a half now. Her specialty is OB, 15yrs. I'm 52 and disabled on SSD, but can still get around ok to do the driving and housework, etc. We decided to go full time RVing on the last couple of assignments so we purchased a very inexpensive Motorhome, ('95 Rexhaul RexAir Widebody, $24,000 invested), just in case we didn't care for the RV lifestyle. So far we are loving it.
We love the freedom of taking the stipend and staying where we want to. The only problem we have encountered is, we are in Maplewood MN. and all the campgrounds shut down except the Casino because the water freezes. We've got 3 weeks left after Nov. 1st, which is when this campground shuts down, so we'll be going to the Casino to camp. They shut their water off also, but still let you camp at a lower rate. You have to use your on-board water, but they let you fill up for free. The problem with the Casino campground is it is 44 miles from the hospital my wife is working at. Be prepared to encounter these kinds of problems.
Also, take this advice to heart. When living in a Motorhome with your spouse, LOVE alone will not sustain your marriage, as a mater of fact, Love ain't got nothing to do with it, You really have to LIKE the person you're living with. We like each other and are best friends so it works out great for us.
BTW, what company are you with. We switched to Nurse Choice when we went full time RVing and are very happy. It's a quick response company and the assignments are 4 to 8 weeks. The Motorhome allows us to pack up and move to the next assignment rather quickly unlike when we stayed at their housing. Example, we were in Show Low AZ on a 13 week assignment with the other company and my wife re-upped for another 13 weeks staying in their housing. We could not believe how much packing we had to do before we could leave for the next assignment.
Keep us informed as to what you do. BTW we like this Motorhome so well, we'll probably wear it out before we upgrade. Yes we could use a little more room, but we are surprisingly very happy with it.
We love the freedom of taking the stipend and staying where we want to. The only problem we have encountered is, we are in Maplewood MN. and all the campgrounds shut down except the Casino because the water freezes. We've got 3 weeks left after Nov. 1st, which is when this campground shuts down, so we'll be going to the Casino to camp. They shut their water off also, but still let you camp at a lower rate. You have to use your on-board water, but they let you fill up for free. The problem with the Casino campground is it is 44 miles from the hospital my wife is working at. Be prepared to encounter these kinds of problems.
Also, take this advice to heart. When living in a Motorhome with your spouse, LOVE alone will not sustain your marriage, as a mater of fact, Love ain't got nothing to do with it, You really have to LIKE the person you're living with. We like each other and are best friends so it works out great for us.
BTW, what company are you with. We switched to Nurse Choice when we went full time RVing and are very happy. It's a quick response company and the assignments are 4 to 8 weeks. The Motorhome allows us to pack up and move to the next assignment rather quickly unlike when we stayed at their housing. Example, we were in Show Low AZ on a 13 week assignment with the other company and my wife re-upped for another 13 weeks staying in their housing. We could not believe how much packing we had to do before we could leave for the next assignment.
Keep us informed as to what you do. BTW we like this Motorhome so well, we'll probably wear it out before we upgrade. Yes we could use a little more room, but we are surprisingly very happy with it.
