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Aus10

Monday, September 22, 2003 - 10:04 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Hubby and I finally made the jump and bought an RV. The house is for sale and we're going to travel the country following his job, and going whichever way the wind blows when he's got some time off. Do any of you RV, whether full-timing like we'll be doing or just the occasional weekender? This place is so educational I figured anyone that RV's here would have some exceptional tips and tricks for the Rving lifestyle......

Squaredsc

Monday, September 22, 2003 - 10:39 am EditMoveDeleteIP
sorry aus i don't rv. but i would like to try it in the future for a vacation. i also like to watch the rv show on hgtv. most of those look better than my house.

Lostintheglades

Monday, September 22, 2003 - 11:49 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Oh wow Aus that is so great. I always said as soon as the kids are out of the house I'm gonna get an RV and a PO box. I figure if they can't find me they can't move back in...and if they do find me I won't have any room for them.

I have a cousin in OH who has done just that. Home is where the nearest hook-up is and he loves it.

Mack

Monday, September 22, 2003 - 01:33 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I'd love to RV but DW justs looks at me like I've lost my mind when I mention it. One of the things I'd love to do is visit historical sites and I figure what better way than an RV. Of course, I used to mountain climb and backpack and DW doesn't want any part of that either. Her idea of "roughing it" is going to a hotel that doesn't have bar service at the pool. :-) Ah well... Actually I love her to pieces and wouldn't change a thing about her or her likes or dislikes. I guess not RV'ing is a small price for the joy she brings me.

Squaredsc

Monday, September 22, 2003 - 01:41 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
actually mack, your dw sounds like me, lol. but i would like to try rv'g for a vacation and in one of those luxury ones that has a whirlpool tub.

Aus10

Monday, September 22, 2003 - 01:54 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
LOL @ Lost....that's exactly what we're doing. We got the PO Box (but it's a mail forwarding service), the kid is gone, and he spent a few weeks with us in Kentucky this summer and wants no part of the RV life. We keeping the irreplaceables, but unloading the house, furniture and in my opinion all the headaches. I loved home ownership at first...but this is going to be so nice. I don't know if this RV is considered a luxury one but I did get one big enough to have a washer/dryer although the so called garden tub isn't quite big enough for the "large" people we've become. :)

Squaredsc

Monday, September 22, 2003 - 06:36 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
oh kool aus, i never thought about them having a washer/dryer.

Egbok

Monday, September 22, 2003 - 07:17 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Wow Aus, your and dh are living my dream! I'd do the RV-ing thing in a heartbeat! Congratulations on your purchase and enjoy the road trips to come.

Have you checked the 'net for any RV sites to help answer your questions? I do have some friends who do summertime RV-ing and I'll be seeing a lot of them in early November for a type of reunion. If you'd like, I'll ask them some questions and get back to you.

Kady

Monday, September 22, 2003 - 08:15 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
We have a 24' travel trailer that we bought last year. If I could, I would love to buy a class A motorhome and do nothing but travel. We are what you would call weekenders. There is nothing we like more when we have a long weekend to travel a few hours away and set up camp. We spend alot of time at state parks. I have looked around for message boards for rv's. I found a pretty good one a few weeks ago. It has different sections...for full timers, part timers, travel trailers, cooking, campgrounds & destinations and a general chit chat section. I found it has alot of useful info. Here is the link for you......

RV Net

Tabbyking

Tuesday, September 23, 2003 - 07:46 am EditMoveDeleteIP
hmmmm, i left 2 posts about rving and both are gone. i have no idea why...

Squaredsc

Tuesday, September 23, 2003 - 07:49 am EditMoveDeleteIP
tabbyk, there were board problems overnite and some things got lost.

Tabbyking

Tuesday, September 23, 2003 - 08:03 am EditMoveDeleteIP
thanks, squared! i will re-post some of what i remember!
we rv several times a year. we can stay free overnight in the lower parking lot at mt. shasta; most wal-marts let you stay free (a few even have security!) but you should go online and see a list of what cities won't let you camp overnight at wal-mart. not a wal-mart policy, but some cities have no overnight parking anywhere in the city limits. wal-mart has no problem with someone staying one or two nights, because people shop in wal-mart while they are there; they do frown on bbqing and setting up lawn furniture!
along the coast in northern california, you can park along the highway right on the beach for up to 2 weeks for free. (no hook-ups, of course!)
we also belong to the elks and you can stay over at most elks lodges for free for a night or two. fridays are a good one to stay at most elks lodges, because that is often their 'family' dinner night and you can just have dinner there for a reasonable charge and meet some other elks.
we rv with a dog and cat and both went on a 7-state run for 3 weeks in 1999 when we were going to a wedding in idaho. we just took in yellowstone and jackson hole and the tetons...it was wonderful.
i could live in my motorhome--a 32 foot class A. my husband could if he had a large garage/shop built next to it for tinkering. i usually drive because my husband is a lousy driver! shh, don't tell him! at first, i felt as if i were driving a high school gym down the street! it is 102 inches wide and a california highway lane is maybe 120 inches, so very little room for error! we love it, though!! i take it to the lake each summer, and we take it to family gatherings so we don't have hotel/motel charges, or restaurant bills...

Draheid

Tuesday, September 23, 2003 - 11:57 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Aus10: Here's something to think about. I know with modern technology there are cell phones everywhere. However, the Amateur Radio 'hobby' is still very active. With a simple test you can be on the air in no time with a world of communication (literally) at your fingertips. The fist level license doesn't even require you to learn Morse Code. Once you have your license and a small investment in a radio system, the talking is free. There are no fees or per-minute charges to use an amateur radio. There are a lot of interesting things developing in the 'HAM' radio world that I would be happy to tell you about, if you are interested. Just let me know.

Wargod

Tuesday, September 23, 2003 - 02:30 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Tabby, thank you! I have seen RV's at Wal-mart many many times and just passed it off as people on their way out of town stopping to shop. Now I know they were probably just spending the night on their way somewhere else.

I would love to get an RV and go anywhere I wanted, stay however long I wanted, and leave when I wanted to. Sounds like you're in for an awesome adventure, Aus!

Aus10

Tuesday, September 23, 2003 - 02:59 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Draheid, thanks so much for the offer, but I think I'll pass. Hubby was talking about getting his HAM radio license a few years ago and I looked through his books, etc. and just couldn't get into it. Unless...there is someway to make a business out of it? :) I've been trying to find a telecommuting job that I can do from the RV but most I've found have been just one scam after another. I refuse to PAY to work.

Thanks for all the well wishes all...I'm enjoying 85% of all the travel and the places we've been (3 states in 4 months), but I am starting to miss work. *whispering so hubby won't hear me say that* :)

Tabbyking

Tuesday, September 23, 2003 - 10:58 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
aus, get a polaroid camera. take pictures of yourself with people you meet on the road and autograph them for if you ever 'become famous' and sell them to the person who poses with you for 2 bucks. lol, you would make a dollar a photo!

Sadiesmom

Saturday, September 27, 2003 - 03:43 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I have a trailer at the beach, but it does not move

Grooch

Saturday, September 27, 2003 - 03:59 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Aus10, you need to get in touch with Fruitbat (if her computer ever works again.)

She RV's a lot and seems to love it. She is off on a trip right now, but should be back soon. :)

Out of curiousity, when you RV, do you have a seperate car or truck with you, or is it all part and parcel?

Aus10

Sunday, September 28, 2003 - 02:57 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Grooch....we have a 5th wheel and a truck we pull it with. I sold my SUV thinking that we would be better off only having one vehicle and riding together from job to job, however I'm having second thoughts now. Since hubby takes truck with him to work, I'm kinda stuck days, so I'm comtemplating purchasing another vehicle which means I'll be following behind. Twice the driving but at least I'd have some "wheels!" :)