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I'll add, I found a broad Package policy with Good Sam.  My truck and 5th wheel are on the same policy with National General.  Phys Dam, General Liability, Personal Property, Med Pay, ect.  I found it to be much less than Foremost.

After a year use, why not just buy a new one?  They're $29.99.

I used Bank of the West, and Good Sam for Insurance for both my truck and 5th wheel.  

7 minutes ago, Kirk W said:

You can lower humidity problems by alway opening a vent a little when cooking or using the shower. Condensation can be a problem in cold weather. It is much worse if you don’t open a vent.  Windows will collect a lot of moisture if not dual pane. 

Thankfully I have dual Payne windows.  I am leaving 2 vents open during the day to help battle condensation.  I may buy a dehumidifier and see if it collects any water.

On 10/26/2019 at 8:54 AM, Kirk W said:

We are in Mesquite, but not living in the RV. We traveled for almost 12 years and still miss it. The weather here does get cold enough that you will want to skirt the RV to keep the cold winds out from under it and you need to have your water supply well insulated to prevent freezing. We have spent as much as 3 months at Lavon Lake when we were fulltime and did pretty well but you will use a lot of energy to heat the RV.

One more question I had.  Should I have a dehumidifier?  Someone else who full times it suggested I needed one immediately.

On 10/26/2019 at 9:01 AM, StraitRVing said:

Congrats on Full-timing.  Along with the previous suggestions folks have mentioned, get some bug defenses set up.  Bugs, especially those little sugar ants, love to walk up electrical, sewer, and water lines and into the rig.  Stuff for wasp as well.  If you do not have day/night shades, consider getting some automotive shades to help block out the sun in the warmer months.  Your a/c will love you for it.  Vent cushions for the interior help with reducing heating and cooling cost.  

Again, congrats on full-timing!

That's good intel.  Here at our park we have covered spots so I took advantage.  Hopefully it will help with some weather prevention.

1 hour ago, JimK said:

Few people seem to understand tire dry rot.  The sun is only one issue.  I had a spare tire under my pickup that never was in the sun.  After 4 years I decided to put it into rotation.  Within a few weeks, I noticed deep cracks everywhere on the tire.  I did some research and learned that tires need to be used regularly.  The heat build up with cause chemicals in the tire to migrate to the surface and provide protection against oxidation.  A tire that is used regularly can safely last about 7 years.  Without use my tire did not make it past 4 years.  There is some minimal data which indicates that Aerospace 303 protectant will help.  To do so the tires must be clean and then coated on all surfaces or at least on both sidewalls.  Tires should then be recoated every few months.  Since my RV sits unused for many months of the year, I am trying this method.  

Interesting information, thank you

5 minutes ago, Kirk W said:

Do you plan to start to travel more in the future or will you be tied to a fixed job location? There is a growing population of members who work from the road. 

So far I’ll be permanent at my location which is in McKinney TX.  North suburb of DFW.  I found a new RV park just 20 miles from my office, Good Shepherd RV Park.  Not to say my employer could want me to move, if I wanted.  I do like the fact I’m no longer tied down owning a home.  So I’m certainly open to travel as time goes on.

Thank you.  I do plan to hook up and visit the local state parks monthly.  I like the tire cover idea.  I’m sure these Goodyear Beast tires aren’t cheap and I’d like to get their entire life out of them.

Stationary

Made the leap.  Time has come where I was tired of increasing property taxes, home maintenance, HOA's not working and so on.  Sold home and bought an F350 and new North Point.  Took a couple of weeks to adjust but I'm really liking it so far.  Any tips I'd like to hear.  Thanks