sorry, I did reply but ended up replying on the next area, lol. still getting oust to social media which I do not normally do. Thank you for letting me know about the RVs you guys like.
Oh, I replied to the Veterans and military section. Man, I am not good with this stuff, lol.
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So awesome to know this, I will write it down. Need all the storage for quilting stuff too. Less bathroom more storage, lol. Overhead bunk, great idea for all of it. I could even convert king bedroom into twin and the rest of that space into craft sleep room. You don't need much room to sleep. lol.Sounds like you will be fine on the road!
Another thing to think about is where you want to have your “home state”.
We used Florida which is “friendly” to full time RVrs. We use St Brendan’s Isle for our mail service and legal address.
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I believe @ARD has been using the same one for mail and address as a full timer as well.
We went through Miller Insurance to get coverage being full timers.
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Personally we are partial to Newmars since that is what we bought in 22 to start this journey. Have had few problems with it and the inspector we hired to go through it said, from what they had been inspecting, Newmar was at the top of the list for fewer problems.
May want to look at models with a bunk area which may serve you well for your quilting and crafting area. Not sure how much room you need but worth a look.
You asked about why some of us are full time….
For us, we wanted to travel, see the country etc after we retired. Not wanting to be in the cold part of the country in the winter (house was in central Ohio) we started going south where it is warmer.
Being south in the winter and wanting to travel all summer it just didn’t make sense to have an actual house - too much expense and worry for something we were not going to use.
I barely moved to Texas. How does a person get their mail or have a "address" if you don't have property or rent somewhere for your permanent address if you are a Fulltimer?
Funny you say that about the dishwasher... I never used one. lol. Also, I am going to get rid of everything I can and to not have a storage unit. annual site... is that where you have a permanent address for legal drivers license.First off, thank you for your service - 12 1/2 years Navy Submarine service here running reactors.
As others have mentioned, floor plan is a big part of what you will want.
We had a 32 foot class c and the first time we spent 3 months in it the wife said not going to work longer than that - too small
We ended up with a 41 foot super c that has the floor plan we like. Went that route for ease of maintenance, etc not having to climb in the engine compartment.
For options on what you look for…think about what would be nice when you are in it full time. We used to joke about those that had dishwashers in their RV when we were doing “normal camping” weekend or couple week trips. Now that we are full time you couldn’t live long enough to get our dishwasher out of the coach
Storage is another big one. Decide what you are going to have with you and make sure you have enough room, and weight capacity, to carry it all.
The other advice we received was to not put those things you didn’t really want to part with in storage. That can be difficult but, most full timers we spoke with that did put things in storage, never went back for them. Ended up being a waste of money. Was a stressful part of emptying the house though.
We are at the 2 1/2 year point (well in 9 days) and have been loving the lifestyle. We do have an annual site in FL so we have a “home base” and travel during the summer.
Thank you for your service and that goes for all service members. We are like a big family no matter where we go.
I, we (my wife holds the same thoughts and dreams) have had a life long wonder about what is beyond the next turn. Growing up in the 50s and early 60s traveling by hitch hiking was so easy and very safe compared to today. I was too young to drive and my bicycle limited my extent of travel so, by the time I was 14, I was hitch hiking my way as far as I could go and be back home just before dark. Many times I made it to the nearest city (just over 100 miles from home). That urge to wonder and see the sights of the world still exists. We have been to Europe, been to 9 of the Canadian Provinces, 46 of the US States and spent a bit of time in Mexico as well. We are Canadian so spend six months north and six months south. If your urge to travel is strong, then you probably have what it will takes to full time.
Thank you that was very sweet. And I like to hear the stories from everyone. Back in the 70's and 80's, some 90's my family would pick up people when we were out and about. Sometimes they would come to our farm and my mom would fix something for them then give them something to go. I still once in a while would pick someone up but Very careful, depends on what they are doing or what they look like, etc. lol. Not very often do I do that. I was in Canada a couple times very beautiful. Lived in 11 different states and very easy for me to pick up and goooooo, lol.
Not afraid of anyone due to being in Iraq for a year, People trying to kill me every day. I am a farm girl through and through. I like to fix things myself, Took a car engine apart as an adult on my kitchen floor to clean it and to fix it, put it back together and put it in and car ran. I already fix things in my home I own. I understand RV will need things fixed. I have no mobility problems, if I did, I would not be on the road let alone own my own property like I do now. I know weird and crazy because I am. So are people I have met in the 11 states I have lived in and the Countries overseas I have been in also. Are you trying to discourage me being a female.... cause it is not working. Everyone living on earth is going to have mobility problems someday, but you have to divide and conquer from whatever and wherever your situation is regardless of where you live, house or RV. I have been in a lot of bad situations not by my own fault and I have gotten through them. I do not hold myself back because something in my life "could" be a problem. I adjust to everything I come across because I can... and learn from everything too. I hope that everyone knows anything is possible if you set your mind to it, no matter what happens. If I can't figure something out, there are millions of people out there that have a lot more knowledge and wisdom to fix it or suggest what to do. Life is short and there is always going to be a situation bad or good, it is how you deal with it that matters. Not every RVer is male and know how to take an engine apart and still make the car run. LOL. Just saying, lol. Not trying to be a mean lady but I do not mind a challenge. I am a Female Army Combat Vet. We are tough whether anyone believes it or not. Even if you are trying to keep me from going out to do something adventurous like you are doing, lol. I still appreciate your advice. LOL.
