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Re: First Time Full Timing Family!
Lots of really great info here, folks! Thanks for all the tips so far. ependydad wrote: The reference to Fulltime Families above by 2gypsies is a good one. If you're a Facebook user, the Facebook group is really helpful. At 20,000 members, it can often become overwhelming. That's where a membership to Fulltime Families becomes worth it- with your $45/year membership, you get access to a more focused "Members" group. To me, this is one of the places that FTF really shines. Great advice! I joined their Facebook group (and actually duplicated this post there) and have already learned quite a bit. I can see what a valuable resource it will be. Please keep it all coming! I love this forum and the great perspectives we get!337Views0likes0CommentsFirst Time Full Timing Family!
My wife and I and our two kids (7 and 10) are preparing to move into a full time RV situation and hoping to draw on the incredible knowledge you all possess to be as educated as possible through the process. Here's what we know: 1. We want a Class A that will pull our 2 door Jeep Wrangler. 2. We have one year to plan. Here's what we don't know. Actually, we don't know what we don't know, I guess. But we'd love advice on things like: 1. Recommended bunkhouse brands/models of Class A's. 2. Speaking of brands, there are probably at least 5 brands with the same floorplan. Are some brands known for their quality or lack thereof? Or better at service for fulltimers that are moving around? 3. Setting up our domicile state. This is imporant, right? Does it matter where we set up residency? 4. What are the things you wish you would have known before you pulled anchor and drove away for the first time as a Full-timer? Thanks, everyone. Looking forward to this discussion!3.2KViews0likes13CommentsRe: Ok, here we go!
Great advice, everyone! I really appreciate all the input. For what it's worth, here's what I found on my truck door: - Payload: 1,794lbs - GVWR: 7,000lbs - FRONT GAWR: 3,375lbs - REAR GAWR: 3,800lbs And then when I looked up numbers on that particular camper, it looks like: - 5,118 Dry Weight - 5,525 Wet Weight (fresh water only) - GVWR: 7,510381Views0likes0CommentsRe: Ok, here we go!
SoundGuy wrote: Have you confirmed you have a tow vehicle capable of safely towing a trailer this size, along with all the junk you're inevitably going to want to drag along with you? Tip - don't expect the dealer to help much with this. ;) I've got a 2015 F-150 Crew Cab with the V8. Towing numbers confuse me as well, but I think we're good.381Views0likes0CommentsOk, here we go!
We're heading out to (hopefully) buy our first travel trailer this weekend or next. We've got two small kiddos and are moving up from tent camping. We've done a lot of research and (I think) settled on the Forest River Heritage Glen 24BHHL. We thought deciding on the model would be the hard part, but it turns out the questions just keep coming! That brings me to this post... What do I need to consider when I walk into the dealer? I've heard that people make deals only to find out that things like BATTERIES weren't included. What other accessories do I need to make sure I price or negotiate? What do you wish you would have known before you bought your first travel trailer? Thanks!6.7KViews0likes38CommentsRe: Best brands for full time and cold weather living
Well heck. Maybe I ought to reconsider my plan here. Realizing this is the 5th wheel forum, could a person say that Class A Motorhomes, for example, have more options for cold weather protection? Maybe I should look at Class A's?416Views0likes0CommentsLooking for comparisons/opinions.
Hi everyone. I'm pretty sure my wife and I have narrowed our search down to two models: Jayco Eagle 325BH Northwood Fox Mountain 335BHS If you've seen my other threads, you'll know that we're a family of 4 (2 kids, 6 and 9) looking to live full time in the trailer for about 2 years in Utah, so cold weather protection is a big factor. My wife has informed me that I need to consult with the experts, and that means you guys! Please let me know what your experiences are with these models specifically, or with these companies. Thanks, everyone!1.7KViews0likes8CommentsRe: Best brands for full time and cold weather living
pianotuna wrote: Monthly site rentals where I live rival an inexpensive apartment. I'm finding monthly camping fees of around $600, and monthly apartment rentals for closer to $2,000. pianotuna wrote: Have you done long trips in an RV before? In all seriousness, I have not spent a single night in one. However, I've been tent camping since I was born, as have my wife and children, so we're no strangers to the general lifestyle. Here's how I'm looking at the situation. I have 2 options. Option A: Rent a $2,000 apartment for 36 months. Total investment: $72,000. Option B: Buy a $60k trailer for around $40k, pay $700 for 36 months, sell the trailer for $20k. Total investment: $45,200. Both scenarios exclude things like insurance, propane, utilities, etc which would vary depending on the option, but even a roughly estimated difference of nearly $30k is convincing.415Views0likes0Comments
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