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  2. Is about age

    in General RV Information

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    4 hours ago, rickeieio said:

    That's my tongue-in-cheek way of saying, not every moment has been smooth.  We have faults, there have been compromises, and through it all, we remain best friends.

    I think all of us who have been married many years could say that. We're coming up on 57 years and it's not all been ups; we've had our share of downs. But, we have had the best of it and continue to do so. We laugh together every day and what could be better than that?

    Linda

  4. New FT puchase pending. Timing and Resarch Tips?

    in Graduating to Fulltime

    Posted

    2 hours ago, JimK said:

    Forget the decor, the fancy countertops and the oversized refrigerator that doesn't work well.  Even forget the floor plan.  First step is to look at the suspension/tires and cargo capacity. 

    I special ordered my final van. I found a suspension system designed for vehicles that carry their loads high. They specifically mentioned RVs in their examples. That was the best driving of the three Sprinters we owned--the other two being brand name RVs.

    Linda

  7. Height? Width? or both?

    in Boondocking

    Posted

    57 minutes ago, rebar said:

    I enjoy cool alpine settings. Not wide open deserts.  And the roads to my favorite places are narrow dirt roads like cumberland pass road. 

    I was unaware that forest river builds a 7' wide toyhauler called the IBEX 19QTH.  Yay, without slides, but it is on the long side when going around the hairpins on cumberland pass.

    If 19' is too long, I doubt you will ever find anything that works for you. But, now that I think of it, you never said it needed living quarters. I would think it would be easy to find a shorter toy hauler if it didn't need living quarters.

    Linda

  8. Is about age

    in General RV Information

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    5 hours ago, bruce t said:

    My brain is on the road. My body is on the bed.

    I so relate to that. I found myself designing another Class B yesterday yet have not driven anything for about 10 years now. Dave is so quick to offer to drive me I don't even know if I still can.

    Linda

  14. What type campground would you prefer?

    in General RV Information

    Posted

    1 hour ago, FULLTIMEWANABE said:

    I absolutely agree with you, they should keep these kids on leashes 🤣

    That actually used to be a thing. They were called "leading strings" and they were used to keep toddlers from running loose. In this day and age, when there are so many laws intended to keep kids safe, I wonder why leading strings have not come back into fashion?

    Linda

  15. Had to boondock for a night at a casino

    in Boondocking

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    3 hours ago, TXiceman said:

    The only good thing we found at casinos is that many have a fantastic buffet....in for the food and then out the door.  I worked too hard for my money and will not donate it to a casino.

    Ken 

    That's what we did. Go in and buy a meal or two. Casinos used to offer cheap meals as a way to get gamblers in but they don't do that anymore so I figured buying a meal paid for my campsite.

    Linda

  22. New FT puchase pending. Timing and Resarch Tips?

    in Graduating to Fulltime

    Posted

    Shopping for an RV

    Part 1: On Line Research

    Join some online forums like Escapees and IRV2. http://www.rvnetwork.com https://www.irv2.com/forums/

    Read blogs from signature lines on those forums and at Cheap RV Living. https://www.cheaprvliving.com

    Read about what rigs people live in and what they say about them.

    Take notes.

    Notice that people live in all types, sizes and brands of rigs.

    Realize no one else can tell you what will work for you.

    Part 2: Costs

    Time to plan a budget if you have not done that yet. 

    Figure out costs for a trailer and tow vehicle.

    Figure out costs for a motor home with or without a towed vehicle.

    Figure out how old a unit you would need to buy to fit in your budget.

    Figure out how much money you will likely need to bring an older unit up to your comfort level.

    Figure out how much money you want to set aside to maintain the rig.

    Find your options for financing if that is likely to happen.

    Wonder if you are ready to do this or not.

    Part 3: In Person Research

    Go to an RV dealer or RV show and visit a wide variety of types of RVs.

    If a salesperson wants to give you advice, ask them what type of rig they have and if they have lived in it. If their answers are negative, ignore their advice.

    Take a picture of the badging/signage before you go in each unit.

    Take pictures inside the unit so you will know what you saw where.

    Sit down and start mentally putting your things into cupboards.

    When you start putting things into the same cupboard for the third time realize you either have too much stuff or that this rig is not for you.

    Decide whether to go home and sort stuff again or to cross that unit off your list.

    Part 4: Try It On For Size

    Once you get your choices down to just a few rigs it is time to visit one for an extended period of time.

    Again, before you go inside make a record of the badging/signage of the rig.

    Once inside start by sitting in “your” chair and reading that rig's manual. That will let you know if the chair is comfortable for more than a few minutes of relief from walking from rig to rig.

    Take off your shoes and lie down on the bed. (You did wear slip on shoes, didn't you?) Can you stretch out without hitting either your head or your feet? Can you lie on your side without hitting bottom? Figure out where you will put your alarm clock, flashlight, keys, etc. (Yes, you will want an alarm when attending gatherings or going to service appointments.)

    Sit on the closed toilet and see if your feet and knees fit with the door closed. Where's the toilet paper?

    Stand in the shower (without your shoes again) and go through the motions of washing your hair and of picking up the soap you dropped. Where did your reach for a towel?

    Stand at the stove and mentally cook some ground beef. Where did you lay the utensil when done stirring? Where did you put the grease?

    Stand at the sink and “wash” dishes. Where were the dirty ones waiting? Where did you put the clean but wet ones?

    OK, you need to prep some vegetables. Where did you put the cutting board to use it? Where did you get the knife from? How about the paper towels to dry the washed vegetables?

    Sit down to watch TV. How long can you do that without getting a crick in your neck?

    Pretend you just came in out of the rain. Where will you put your wet things?

    You made notes of all those answers, right?

    On to the next rig and do it all again.

    Part 5: Buy It

    Pick your final rig.

    Find out if anyone is selling one of those.

    If more than one is available, decide which you'd rather buy based on location or seller reputation or whatever criteria is most important to you.

    Take it to a certified scale to be sure it has enough capacity for your stuff.

    Arrange for a qualified person to evaluate that particular rig.

    Check to see if there are any recalls on that particular rig.

    Finalize financing if needed.

    Part 6: Take it Home

    Start putting your own stuff into your new rig.

    Downsize some more until it all fits.

    Weigh the rig again to be sure you didn’t overpack.

    Go play.

  25. Is This Site Slowly Going By The Wayside?

    in General RV Information

    Posted

    7 hours ago, Kirk W said:

    Have you expressed that opinion to anyone in management? And Mark is around but just moved on to other duties, more than 10 years ago. Active members see him frequently, but he is also only part-time now because he has past retirement age. 

    No, because I hadn't realized that was part of the problem until someone mentioned it earlier in this thread. Since my membership in the club itself is now inactive, I don't think it is my place to do so other than responding to this thread.

    Linda

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