FYI Newby getting ready to go fulltime

[Koszfin]

Hello all. We are getting ready to go fulltime across this great nation. 2 adults, 1 child, & 4 dogs.

 

[Scooterfan]

I admire your courage and sense of adventure...may your travels be filled with countless blessings...

 

[Koszfin]

I admire your courage and sense of adventure...may your travels be filled with countless blessings...

Thank you!!

 

[DennisT]

Hope you enjoy it as much as we have - Been full time for the past 2 1/2 years.

Safe Travels

 

[Koszfin]

Hope you enjoy it as much as we have - Been full time for the past 2 1/2 years.

Safe Travels

Thanks. We've never done full time or motorhome. Any good for big rig campgrounds come to mind? Nationally?

 

[DennisT]

Thanks. We've never done full time or motorhome. Any good for big rig campgrounds come to mind? Nationally?

We have an annual site in FL that we spend winters at. Less expensive and get the same site each time to do annual rather than monthly.

Other than that we plan the trips and campgrounds when we are traveling the rest of the year

 

[AbdRahim]

Welcome and enjoy.

 

[Rollin Ollen]

Thanks. We've never done full time or motorhome. Any good for big rig campgrounds come to mind? Nationally?

Hello all. We are getting ready to go fulltime across this great nation. 2 adults, 1 child, & 4 dogs.

Greetings Koszfin: Welcome to the club. We have been full timers for over eight years now. You mention that you have never done a motorhome but, are you familiar with RVs? Have you travelled with a trailer or some type of RV before? If not, you will be in for one heck of a learning curve.

There are lots of Big Rig Friendly campgrounds around. Many have some restrictions. You mention that you will be a couple traveling with a child and FOUR dogs. There are quite a few parks that do not allow children (55 plus parks restrict age and usually children). There are more and more parks that limit the number and type of dogs you can have in their parks (mostly due to insurance regulations). Two "well mannered, non aggressive breed" is usually the maximum.

We are Canadians, thus, usually spending the warm months north and the cold ones south. Depending on location and temps we prefer to boondock. There are far fewer restrictions and your neighbor is usually a good distance away. We will use a Campground or RV Park if the temps are too warm or too cold. We like COE, State, Federal or Municipal parks as a first choice. If there are none of these available then we try to stay clear of Yogi Bear, KOA or "Resort" style parks as all we want are the basic services.

There is a lot to see and do on our continent. We have never visited a state or province that has NOT had some amazing scenery, great historic place and wonderful people. So far, we have been to nine provinces and 46 states. We are missing Newfoundland, Indiana, Ohio, Alaska and Kentucky. We expect to have visited the last four this season. We have visited Mexico as well but not as deep as we would like. That will be next year.

If you have any concerns or questions, you have come to the right place. There are lots of friendly, knowledgeable folks here that are willing to share their knowledge.

Safe Travels

 

[team bradfield]

welcome and fyi, every campground we stay at has a 2 dog max. I'm sure you can find exceptions

 

[Boat Bum]

That's a bold move, best of luck!

 

[J&JD]

Wow, 4 dogs. Hope they are on the smaller, quieter side. We are not full timers but have visited all of the lower 48 and have really enjoyed rving. I’m sure, after a few interesting months, you will settle into a great lifestyle. Best of luck and safe travels!

 

[Koszfin]

Greetings Koszfin: Welcome to the club. We have been full timers for over eight years now. You mention that you have never done a motorhome but, are you familiar with RVs? Have you travelled with a trailer or some type of RV before? If not, you will be in for one heck of a learning curve.

There are lots of Big Rig Friendly campgrounds around. Many have some restrictions. You mention that you will be a couple traveling with a child and FOUR dogs. There are quite a few parks that do not allow children (55 plus parks restrict age and usually children). There are more and more parks that limit the number and type of dogs you can have in their parks (mostly due to insurance regulations). Two "well mannered, non aggressive breed" is usually the maximum.

We are Canadians, thus, usually spending the warm months north and the cold ones south. Depending on location and temps we prefer to boondock. There are far fewer restrictions and your neighbor is usually a good distance away. We will use a Campground or RV Park if the temps are too warm or too cold. We like COE, State, Federal or Municipal parks as a first choice. If there are none of these available then we try to stay clear of Yogi Bear, KOA or "Resort" style parks as all we want are the basic services.

There is a lot to see and do on our continent. We have never visited a state or province that has NOT had some amazing scenery, great historic place and wonderful people. So far, we have been to nine provinces and 46 states. We are missing Newfoundland, Indiana, Ohio, Alaska and Kentucky. We expect to have visited the last four this season. We have visited Mexico as well but not as deep as we would like. That will be next year.

If you have any concerns or questions, you have come to the right place. There are lots of friendly, knowledgeable folks here that are willing to share their knowledge.

Safe Travels

Thank you for your response. I have travel trailer and 5th wheel experience totaling about 20 years and 40 years as a CDL Class A driver. We are hoping to Boondock often. I agree with staying away from the Yogi Bear's. I don't have any KOA experience, nor do I have motorhome experience. Our dogs are awesome but do understand the common rules and regs. Safe travels!!

 

[Rollin Ollen]

Thank you for your response. I have travel trailer and 5th wheel experience totaling about 20 years and 40 years as a CDL Class A driver. We are hoping to Boondock often. I agree with staying away from the Yogi Bear's. I don't have any KOA experience, nor do I have motorhome experience. Our dogs are awesome but do understand the common rules and regs. Safe travels!!

Well then, you have been around the block. I believe you will enjoy full timing.

KOA parks tend to cater to families with children. They often have lots of features to keep them entertained. What they offer comes with a price of course. Our children are grown and have been on their own for quite some time thus we would rather enjoy peace and quiet rather than the woops and hollers of kids having fun.

If your dogs are well behaved, and not of an aggressive breed, you may find some parks that will welcome you. You should not have any issues boondocking as long as your dogs are not allowed to wonder. I witnessed at bit of a battle a few years ago. A large wondering dog was almost shot (and the owner came close to a beating). Pets still have to be "under control" at all times and not be a bother to others. Peace and quiet is what most boondockers crave.

Enjoy your travels and stay safe!

 

[Wemustrv]

Hello all. We are getting ready to go fulltime across this great nation. 2 adults, 1 child, & 4 dogs.

Welcome to RVforums and to fulltime RV life. Enjoy the journey.

 

[Koszfin]

Well then, you have been around the block. I believe you will enjoy full timing.

KOA parks tend to cater to families with children. They often have lots of features to keep them entertained. What they offer comes with a price of course. Our children are grown and have been on their own for quite some time thus we would rather enjoy peace and quiet rather than the woops and hollers of kids having fun.

If your dogs are well behaved, and not of an aggressive breed, you may find some parks that will welcome you. You should not have any issues boondocking as long as your dogs are not allowed to wonder. I witnessed at bit of a battle a few years ago. A large wondering dog was almost shot (and the owner came close to a beating). Pets still have to be "under control" at all times and not be a bother to others. Peace and quiet is what most boondockers crave.

Enjoy your travels and stay safe!

Safe travels