Larry

12 hours ago, Zulu said:

Will you be under 65 when you retire?

I will be 66.  I wanted to retire at 65 but decided to wait until 66 to increase my monthly amount.

I already am planning on new tires.  I have looked at 30' range MH's but don't feel comfortable in them, maybe I just haven't seen a floor plan that I like in this range.  Will keep looking.

2 hours ago, whj469 said:

I can't do it with over $7,300 per month! to many needy grandchildren!

I would say your grandchildren need to fend for themselves......lol.

The vehicle I currently have is towable on a dolly.  It gets 25 mpg average overall.  Seems I am damned if I do, damned if I don't...lol.   Way to many options to decide on.  As I originally said I would rather not have a truck and either a TT or 5th wheel.  My first option is a motor home and a toad.

I am talking about receiving social security when I retire not disability.  

I though up to $40,000 from what I have looked at on-line but don't have to spend that much.  At this point I think that a truck and a either a TT or 5th wheel is probably the way I will go if I decide to do this.  That way I only have 1 drive train to worry about.  I still have plenty of time to decide.

Thank you for all your replies!

Thank you for all your responses.  I am also considering a truck and probably a 5th wheel.  If the truck and 5vr is what I decide I would buy the truck now in order to pay it off while I am still working.  With this combination I would only have one motor and transmission to maintain and worry about.

I certainly wouldn't mind being a camp host or workamping to reduce my camping fees.

To Yarome:  I may get a vehicle that is towable 4 down if I decide to do this.  It would be purchased now while I am still working so it would be paid off before I retire.  Just want to be fully informed before I make a decision.

To Barbaraok:  SSI is based on your income.  I am sure my income will go up a little but not enough to get it to $3,000 a month.   Are you saying it is possible on the $2,000 a month or $3,000?  The $3,000 would obviously be better.

Hello to All!  Just signed up to Escapees and this is my first post.  Looking forward to learning from all the experts on here.

I would really like to retire in 5 years at 65.  I could work until 66 1/2 and get my full retirement.  I have been researching full timing in an RV for about a year now. I really like the idea of having the capability of being able to move around. I am thinking that I won't "travel" that much but rather find a location and stay a month or two then go to the next location. Will definitely follow the warmth for winters. I lived in Florida for 6 years so leaning on going back during the winter months but that's not a definite, can look at other warm locations.  I now live in upstate NY as of earlier this year due to a job transfer.  I just can't decide in what or if I can really afford to do it.

Here is what I am thinking at this point in time:  Buying a used class a gas motor home, in the 35' range. My current vehicle is towable on a dolly. I really don't want to buy a big truck to pull something. I realize that with a truck and either a travel trailer or 5th wheel there would only be 1 motor, transmission etc. for repairs.  I am by myself.

Here is some other info on me:
1) Will be debt free at retirement. This includes having either a toad or tow vehicle paid off by then and will pay cash for whatever RV I decide to get.
2) Looking at spending up to $40,000 on the used motor home.
3) Will have approximately $2,000.00 a month for social security coming in.
4) Will have approximately an additional $25,000.00 in savings after purchasing the RV.
5) I am NOT handy repairing anything mechanical ie; engines.

Here are my questions:
1) Is it bad for a motor home to sit for a month or two? 
2) Is living full time in a motor home doable on $2,000.00 a month? Please remember I am alone, no other person or pets to consider. I don't have a lavish lifestyle, don't eat out very often, stay pretty much at home now. I don't want to get into it only to discover in a year or so I can't afford it.

Thank you for all your expertise advise in advance.