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Re: Domicile in Pennsylvania
Second Chance wrote: You can sign up with the Escapees' mail service now - without waiting. Their home base is in Livingston, TX, but they have recently established mail service in Florida. We did that several months before we "launched" and moved drivers' licenses, vehicle registration, etc., when we physically hit the road and finally made it to Texas. Thank you for responding. I am a member of Escapees. The problem is that I still need insurance and such for the next 6-12 months while I live in Pennsylvania. I need to spend the rest of this month dealing with my house, and most of the month of May I'll be abroad, and then I have appointments in the beginning of June and then I go to the Newmar factory. So I need to have a Pennsylvania domicile because I already have my drivers license and all my contacts here. After I pick my motorhome up, I can work on getting my domicile switched to Florida or Texas. If I stay here in PA with the motorhome for six months, then I only pay the transfer tax when I "move" to Florida. If I do have time before I go abroad, then yes, I will transfer my domicile to Florida or Texas. I am a member of Escapees, but I don't like their Florida mail service because you still have a Texas address for almost all your mail. So I'd have to have another mail/address service in Florida. I don't want to do that. I'd rather go with a different service.371Views0likes0CommentsDomicile in Pennsylvania
I am picking up my RV from the factory in the middle of June. I am hoping to have my house (in Pennsylvania) sold by then. I would like to maintain domicile in Pennsylvania for six months or so, maybe up to a year. I realize that I will move eventually to Florida or Texas, but for now, I have medical insurance until I get remarried through Penn State. I know that I need a physical address (or the appearance of such) for my driver's license. I would move to Florida now, but I just don't have the time before I need to pick up my motorhome. Does anybody know of any mail-forwarding service that could help me, or should I use a friend's address? Thanks in advance.1.9KViews0likes7CommentsRe: Hit the road today!
Congratulations! I had planned on Fulltiming by now or in another month. If I'm lucky it will be before Christmas. The only thing I'll miss about the house is that there doesn't seem to be anyplace to put a wood/metal shop in a Class A. :( Going from 3,800 sq feet (includiing the basement) to less than 10%. The reason for the huge house was that my late wife was wheelchair bound. So I still have a *lot* to go through before I can leave. May the unofficial state animal of Pennsylvania (the pothole) never bite your wheels!602Views0likes0CommentsRe: Is this completely ridiculous?
FloridaKash wrote: We are fulltiming, for a year in a class A with three kids. We are 5 months in. We love it, the kids love it too. It really depends on your family dynamics. I work 40+ hours a week from my computer in the RV. It works fine. So far, we have traveled 10,000 miles. May I ask where do you store the children? And how many bathrooms does your motorhome have? The reason I am asking is that I am planning on fulltiming in a class A motorhome starting before before Christmas. I have also asked a woman with a six-year old child (Internet dating) to marry me. Now, one problem is that I hadn't planned for all of this to happen at once, but it seems to be heading that way. Where do the children find the space to be children? Where do they sleep? I'm guessing on the convertable couches/beds. I'd like to find something to give children at least a small bit of private space, and the only motorhome I've found with the things I think I need (washer/dryer, bath and a half, and bunks for the boy) is the Newmar Mountain Aire or the London Aire. Very nice motorhomes, but also on the extremely pricey side. If I sell my house first, I should be able to afford something in that range. Of course, then I'd have to find a place to live and store the stuff I'm taking with me while I sell the house and then get the motorhome. Does anybody have any suggestions for a good motorhome for fulltiming that has a washer/dryer (or hookups), 1.5 baths, and a private area for a growing child to sleep in? Thanks in advance.540Views0likes0CommentsLooking for a newish Newmar Dutch Star. What length is best?
I have been planning to get an RV and explore the US full-time. Well, mainly to Science Fiction and Maker Conventions. I had been thinking of an older (2000-2005) Newmar Dutch Star, but assume my rich Uncle died and I now have $200,000-$300,000 to spend, and still have enough to support myself and a small family if I wish. The newer Dutch Stars are from 37+ - 40+ feet long. Is there a problem finding sites for the longer ones or should I stick to under 40 feet? And should I be looking for something other than Newmar? I still want a diesel because I eventually want to get a toyhauler travel trailer to haul behind. I really want a shop and I can't find a toyhauler class A that I like. Any hints? Things happened quickly and I'd like to be into the RV as soon as possible. (Editied for missing item)1.5KViews0likes7CommentsRe: Class A w/ Utility Trailer or Pickup and Toyhauer?
Thank you for answering. I may not have stressed that I will be fulltiming. I'm mainly doing this to simplify my life. I realize I have too much stuff in our huge home. I'm willing to store much of my shop in the RV and setup hand tools outside when I need to use them. The 3d printer can live pretty much anywhere that is flat and not too hot. I can do soldering on a dinette with a proper setup. I will do my best to keep costs low because I have some cash, but not enough to buy what I'd really like. I can't even afford to go looking until I have the money, which means I won't have a house for very much longer than that. However, I hope that I won't be traveling alone for long. I don't need much in the way of a shop, but I do need some living space. at this point I don't want a truck camper as being too claustrophobic. I don't really want to carry a toad, unless it's a motorcycle of some sort, preferably electric.109Views0likes0CommentsClass A w/ Utility Trailer or Pickup and Toyhauer?
I'm back again. I've done a lot of research, but am still not sure of anything. I'm getting divorced shortly and when it is final (I won't have the funds until then) I will simplify my life and live fulltime in an RV. I'm on a budget of around $50,000 for the entire thing. I might be able to swing $75,000 if absolutely needed. I need a small shop for electronics and 3d printing and light metal/wood work. It will be insulated to keep down the noise, but most of my tools are hand tools anyway with the loudest thing being my cursing when I've pinched a finger or such. I don't know how much this shop will weigh, but I'd guess at 2 tons including insolation. I could be wrong though. I have read that the average full-timer uses 1,500 lbs. per person. I'm hoping that I'll find somebody else, and there may be children, so I'm thinking of 2 tons of carried weight plus the trailer. I won't be able to setup the shop until after I get the RV. I would prefer to get a used Class A that can carry at least two tons inside plus pull the trailer which will weigh a lot. The problem is that most class A's seem to barely be able to pull themselves, let alone a trailer full of robots. There were a couple of used DPs, both Newmars (Kountry Star and Dutch Star), that were in the 1998-2002 range that seemed to pull enough and were affordable. The other options, and I really don't like this one, is to get a 5ver Toyhauler and a big honking pickup truck. I don't know what the good brands are, and I have no experience towing anything. Another possibility is the Super C subclass, which seem to be diesel power long C's. Unfortunately I haven't found any used. I *might* be able to stretch my budget to get one of these new, but I'd rather not. Right now I'm living in the middle of Pennsylvania, but plan to domicile in Florida. Any help, including brands, will be gratefully accepted. Thanks in advance! - A ship in the harbor is safe, but that isn't what a ship is for.957Views0likes2CommentsRe: Beginner to RVing, would like an RV with a work shop.
That makes sense. I don't need to use noisy tools all the time. Most of my work is in electronics and hand tools, with only the occasional use of power tools which can be done in more isolated areas. I'm just building robots and marble runs, not anything huge. Thank you.343Views0likes0CommentsRe: Beginner to RVing, would like an RV with a work shop.
catkins wrote: Newmar has a toy hauler class A that might just be what you need. Friend has one and it has an amazing layout and large "workshop"/toy hauler area. Unfortunately name of the MH escapes me. People CAN ride in A MH but cannot ride in a fifth wheel or travel trailer while in motion. Good luck. I will look into that, unless it's too new. I always like this year's model, I'm pretty sure I can't afford it. I that you and I will check Craigslist and such. Are there any particular dealers that show used rvs over the web?344Views0likes0Comments
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