Rick and Michele

My wife and I will be full timing in our Class C at an RV resort with full hook ups. Our question to the group is how often should we cycle water through the fresh water tank? We will be on the city hookup most of the days and only off it on trips away and when we want to exercise our rig by taking it out for a spin. I was thinking of leaving it dry but I do not think this is a good idea.

Thanks everyone. Definitely alot to consider.

First to start off sorry if any of these are repeats from others or consider silly questions however, hit me with all your comments as the more I get the more I can evaluate and use to my advantage. I have read many forums and articles of new vs used and I have some questions: 1. If you purchase used, even with a great RV inspection you have no idea if the previous owner actually did any PM on the rig, e.g exercising the genset. Has anyone purchased used and immediately had to spend boo koo bucks on generator replacement? 2. If you purcahsed used how easy was it to get an extended warranty? I would imagine the warranty company would have the same thoughts as I do in #1 and would put a disclaimer that you have to have the warranty so long before use. Also does any extended warranty cover items such as generators, tank less water heaters, etc.? 3. What is the general consensus on buying a new/used from a nationwide dealer such as Lazy Days or General RV so that you could use their respective facilities if you are near one? 4. Give me your best used vs new experience, especially if you have lived it yourself and not repeating a horror story we have all heard and read about. I like to read them all but would like some good in depth information from some folks that have the first hand experience. 5. If you purchase used would you within a rather quick time period have the roof done with something like the RV Armor coatings? 6. Do any of the dealers allow you to have the RV inspected via a third party prior to signing? Thanks all we hope all are having safe travels, Rick and Michele

Thanks all.

Kirk, I have and the USPS picks it up. I asked escapees when I signed up and they said to use this; 4602 County Rd 673, XXXX Bushnell, FL 33513 However, the USPS and other places I am changing it does not like it and likes: 4602 CR 673, XXXX Bushnell, FL 33513 I was curious to see if anyone has done it recently in Sumter County to see if they got the one Escapees provided on their DL and such? I just want to get it right on some of the items I am changing to show proof of residency when I go to do my DL, vehicle registration, etc. Rick

The USPS address look up confirms this address: 4602 CR 673, Bushnell, FL 33513

Hi all, We have started our journey to changing our domicile and signed up for the mail forwarding. We decided to go with Florida. I am in the process of changing addresses and the am getting the infamous cannot find address error, please confirm. The address provided by escapees is: 4602 County Rd 673, XXXX Bushnell, FL 33513 Has anyone recently used this address and had any problems with changing addresses? Thanks, RIck and Michele

Thanks All we really appreciate the input.

Thanks for the input definitely something to consider.

My wife and I are in Tennessee and we are looking at purchasing an RV in a different state to get the best deal. Question I pose to the forum is this: Has anyone previously done this and how does the warranty issues work if you buy it from a dealer that is not local to your area? Do you have to find a dealer willing to service the RV through the manufacturer? Thanks for the help, Rick and Michele

That is the problem I am trying to avoid. I will be doing more research on the topic. I have no problem changing my domicile to Florida but I will be working here in TN. I may have to go see a lawyer.

Thanks Linda. We are looking at a 32ft Class C. You are correct it will be 8-10 years old before we can go full time on the road, that is just a reason to upgrade at that point

Thanks Kirk.

Kirk, I have about 8-10 years till retirement. We have both decided that there will be no more Expat positions for us as we want to stay stateside from here on out. We are registering for the RV boot camp in November as well. We are just getting started so all the advice thus far from everyone has been greatly appreciated. As for the RV we are looking for one right on the cusp of an A and C. We wan to be able to travel the likes of twisting and turning mountain roads without major issues. A good road example would be Newfound Gap Rd. from Gatlinburg to Cheorkee. Thanks again.

We are looking to buy a Class C RV to live and work out of as well as travel in for our vacations. Once we retire we want to travel full time and see the US. The work that I am in has allowed us to travel the world now we want to see the US and visit as many national parks as we can.

Thanks to the both of you we really appreciate any help.

My wife and I are looking to move full time into an RV here in the Knoxville, TN area. We are looking at some RV Resort/Camp places and have questions in regards to getting a proper address for our DL, mail, etc. Any help would be great, Rick and Michele