Question 2 - What are the cons for your situation?

[Dano1955]

The reason I ask for the CONS and not the PROS is that I've found the pros to have a commonality most of the time. But there are many things that people find issue with that others do not. This way I will get an idea of the things that I MIGHT not like or even think about.

If you could include RV type, a bit about your situation (full time, weekender or frequent short (2 weeks or less) trips.

Appreciate the feedback.

[Cloud_9]

Cons........
1 should have done it sooner. Health issues now.
2. Getting MH serviced can be a problem, or if a repair will tie it up for more than a day.(some, shops will let you stay with your unit, do not count on it tho).
3. Making new friends, only to lose them as you both travel on..
4. Travel constantly, or sit for months at a time, both have cons.

[noplace2]

As I've said repeatedly, my CON might be your positive. And BTW, we've been at this FT thing for years and the only CON we can think of is that we didn't do it sooner.

No one can begin to tell you a pro or con that is valid for you. You are the only one who can answer that question.

[2gypsies1]

MtnMike wrote:
Which tools would you always have with you? Which would be in the "won't need it all the time, but ought to have it enough of the time" that you'd make sure to have one (or a set) with you?

All our tools fit in a small 1x2' bag.

[MtnMike]

I've noticed the CONS aren't really Cons, but things to keep in mind that have to be done or planned for in advance. Common maintenance adjustments are a common thread of the fulltime 5'ers and coaches which would imply the need to carry certain tools. It could be too easy to try to carry too many tools, except of available storage. Which tools would you always have with you? Which would be in the "won't need it all the time, but ought to have it enough of the time" that you'd make sure to have one (or a set) with you?

[dahkota]

Cons - our bucket list manages to get longer rather than shorter the longer we travel. We started out with a plan for a six month trial run. We added a year on at the end of that. Then another year. And still, there is so much we haven't seen or done, we will be going for at least another year after this one.

[clikrf8]

Not really any cons. See setup in signature below. 2 adults and 2 big dogs can get cozy but we enjoy their company and that they are a deterrent to unwanted visitors. DH usually goes to bed before me and gets up earlier so for a few hours we have our space when camping. The mobility, smaller footprint and ability to Boondock and go off paved roads is why we chose our rig. Happy trails.

[vtchris]

Naio wrote:
For me, the only real downside is that I miss the friends, family, business contacts, etc. of being in one place all year. But this is the second year I have spent in the same snowbird location, and it feels more homey this time.

And I like that I can see more of my friends and family as I travel the countryside.

[SolidAxleDurang]

CONS - money

PROS - lots

[Naio]

For me, the only real downside is that I miss the friends, family, business contacts, etc. of being in one place all year. But this is the second year I have spent in the same snowbird location, and it feels more homey this time.

[ttempleton]

Hard work to rv but worth it if u love it

[rockhillmanor]

Traveling with dogs full time. I finally after 6 years on the road found and bought a house in Florida which is where I ended up each and every winter anyway.

Ahhhhh, now I can let the dogs out and they can bark their fool heads off and I don't have to care about it anymore like I had to when in a CG.

[2gypsies1]

We've loved every minute of our 16 years of full-timing. We used a 33' 5th wheel for 8 years and a 40' motorhome for 8 years. Most of our camping was either boondocking or public campgrounds (national parks, national forests) and also volunteered in those kinds of parks. Our 40' fit in the same favorite spots as the 33'. We definitely did not enjoy driving the big truck around to sitesee. Our Jeep Liberty and motorhome gave us much enjoyment.

Although we love the area we settled down, we still get a pang when a RV passes by on the highway. We miss it but we saw and did everything on our bucket list. We're satisfied but dang...we miss it.

[Happy_Prospecto]

Retired, fulltime, mostly boondock, solar panels, 40' toy hauler, atv, faith full dog, great girlfriend with money.

Cons..............................Still thinking.

[Oldme]

The Wife's health issues have kept us off the road more than on.
Sometimes I see a hole in the pavement, in which to throw money (insurance, taxes, maintenance) because it sits idle so much.

Being retired we had hoped for more enjoyment time.
You just never know and have to appreciate what you have been given.