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Is your address actually a P.O. Box? We used Escapees mail service and they gave us a street address. Never had an issue and we had a Wells Fargo acct, also.... along with other financial institutions.

https://www.yelp.com/search?cflt=restaurants&find_loc=San+Leon%2C+TX

Some good info about the Rasberry Crazy Ant. They sound awful.... Hope they don't spread to other states. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rasberry_crazy_ant

Don't come to Arizona to cool off!! Of course, you have humidity where you are. Here it's dry heat.... much better. Really.

Yes, there are many young full-timers and they don't travel in vans. Some travel with their children. There is a huge group of Xscapers - an offshoot of the original Escapees. They are young and still working, for the most part. With technology nowadays they are able to work from their RV so they can live wherever they want and travel accordingly. Also, many of them are boondockers to cut down on RV park costs. https://xscapers.com/

Yes, I remember... not fondly .... the Michigan winters. We got all the lake effect snow dropped on us. Don't miss it.

I was talking about the coast.... Gulf Shores, AL. Once you go inland, yes it's cold and snows. https://www.bestplaces.net/climate/city/alabama/gulf_shores

No snow on the coast of Alabama! We spent a couple winters at Gulf State Park, Gulf Shores, AL.

My last Windows 10 22H2 update was a Feature Update, also.

It doesn't look like the Summerfield, FL facility has an 800#. Their # is 352-347-6157 https://www.rvtrader.com/rv-dealers/detail/PPL+Motor+Homes+-+Summerfield-2732316?dealerid=2732316

We sold our motorhome through PPL in Houston within a month's time. It was an excellent experience. A couple from Florida bought it. PPL recommended a price but we upped it by quite a lot thinking that everyone wants to offer a lower price. Our buyer paid it with no quibbles. We communicated back & forth on the RV through PPL as they were asking various questions. It was immaculate inside and out. Some on the lots looked like people came in from their last camp trip and just left it... not cleaned up a bit and even left junk in them. Those kinds were not selling the salesperson told us. For a fee PPL would spiffy them up inside and out but the people didn't seem to want make a good showing of their RV. Strange. To us it was worth it because we didn't want the hassle of advertising, no shows or showing it to 'lookers'; not serious buyers. Some don't mind it but not us.

I got Windows 10 updates Friday night, also.

There are many different ways to boondock... narrow, not-heavily used national forests roads, wider, more used national forest roads and BLM roads. It also depends where you mostly go.... east or west of the Mississippi. East and you'll have narrow and west can be wide open. We mainly boondocked on public lands in the West with our 33' 5th wheel and a big ole' diesel and a 40' motorhome. We had absolutely no issues with either. We never scraped the sides, bottom or top of the RV. We found information as best we could on road condition, steepness and what size of RV was able to go there.... a lot by word of mouth because our friends traveled the same way. We were also 4-wheelers with our Jeep so places we sought out were scenic. We didn't like deep forest spots and I think you'd find the narrow roads there. We'd drive up to 20 mi or so off pavement. We found the motorhome a lot easier because we could disconnect the Jeep and scout ahead, if necessary and it could lead the way in and watch for oncoming vehicles to let them know a motorhome was coming through. Folks were very kind to pull over and wait until we passed. It sounds like you would have a truck, toy-hauler and a cargo trailer. That's a lot to maneuver on narrow roads. This guy has the setup that you'd probably like .. a toy-hauler motorhome with a patio. He's made many posts (on another forum) of gorgeous spots he's parked. These are the kind of spots we sought out. https://www.irv2.com/forums/f61/in-search-of-solitude-603104.html

I don't know how fast you can get in to see one but I'd recommend one at one of these offices..... two are near Speedway & Kolb which is the east side of Tucson. Let them know if serious & perhaps they'd work you in faster. https://www.deserteye.net/

Here are 'beginners' packing lists. Full-timers will add more. https://www.campanda.com/magazine/rv-checklists-printable/#safety Some things you may be taking that you have to count in your cargo weight: liquids - fresh water, waste water, hot water tank, propane - 8.3lb./gal computers printer water hose(s) sewer hose/connections electric cords tools - hand and power flag pole/wind sock holder Outdoor chairs 2-4, folding table, patio carpet BBQ grill & possible extra propane tank spare tire spare vehicle fluids/parts bikes/bike rack/parts hobbies including fishing, golf, square dancing, boating (kayak/inflatable), tennis, pickleball (special clothes & equipment), books luggage - if you fly anywhere backpacks generator solar panels cooler vacuum small electric heater ladder vehicle washing supplies cleaning/laundry supplies washer/dryer televisions groceries including extra drinks (beer, pop, wine) Pet supplies and food cookware, dishes, silverware, utensils, casseroles small appliances - coffee pot, toaster, air fryer, crockpot, hand mixer, etc. files toiletries, first aid, medicines, hair dryer, curling iron bedding for all weather shoes, hiking boots, tennis, rain boots clothes for all seasons ...... and for motorhomes need to figure in weight of passengers & fuel

I absolutely hated seeing children with a harness on them! I once witnessed a crying toddler being pulled down the grocery aisle.

Definitely call Escapees RV Club. They'll know..... or.... the Motor Vehicle Dept. ON EDIT: I just looked it up..... https://www.dps.texas.gov/rsd/vi/VIactiveStationLocator/default.aspx

.... same for us ..... public campgrounds or boondocking on public lands. We like space!

Don't rely on whatever a sales person tells you. He wants to make a sale. Sure he'll tell you that there's plenty of cargo capacity.

Good reading: https://escapees.com/education/domicile/

I thought I read that if you're already a resident; nothing changes regarding voting. I'd advise checking on that before you go changing everything.

Wondering why you chose Grand Junction if you don't own property there? Full-timers typically choose Texas, Florida or South Dakota. Using Escapees mail forwarding service is popular.

I think it's an important connection to the Escapees club. When new members join the club I would think they'd check out the forum. I don't do Facebook so I don't know how it's is there. I would think the Xscapers communicate among themselves. I've just gotten so much good information from the forum in the 20+ yr I've used it. I just hate to see it dwindle.

I agree... it states 1800 lb cargo capacity. Full-timers typically carry a lot more. Also, add in the filled tank weights. If it works for you... great! Much happiness in your new lifestyle! https://assets-cdn.interactcp.com/interactrv/brand_brochure/brand_brochure_20230710010655979504782.pdf?modified=0710202313071069

I would guess the Xscapers will age together as a group. They have made new friends there and I wouldn't expect them to move to this forum. That is a very active group - lots of interesting rallies and gettogethers.