Full time for 26 yrs

OKed · February 12

When we started out on the road our kids all said we would be back real soon.

It's been 26 yrs full time now

Is there anyone out there that manages campgrounds during the summer?

LiveWorkDream · February 13

Hi @OKed! We are going on our 17th year of being nomads, nice to meet you!

When you ask about managing campgrounds, do you mean as in being a Work Camper? My husband and I don't right now, but there are lots of great resources to find manager gigs. We love Workamper News for that sort of thing, which we've done on and off over the years. If you're looking for work I suggest checking 'em out!

Darryl&Rita · February 13

We're going on 12 years of nomadic travels. We manage a park in Alberta, Canada in the summer, and Apache Junction most winters.

bthomforde · February 14

We started full timing in March of 2008, still love it

kb0zke · February 19

Darryl&Rita, which campground in AJ? We were at the KOA twice in January and February, once going out to Q and once coming back.

Darryl&Rita · February 19

11 hours ago, kb0zke said:

Darryl&Rita, which campground in AJ? We were at the KOA twice in January and February, once going out to Q and once coming back.

Carefree Manor, on N Delaware.

KK7KBD

Bill Joyce · February 20

We used to stay at Carefree Ma

22 hours ago, Darryl&Rita said:

Carefree Manor, on N Delaware.

KK7KBD

We have stayed there in the past. Nice place.

fpmtngal · February 23

On 2/19/2024 at 7:46 AM, Darryl&Rita said:

Carefree Manor, on N Delaware.

KK7KBD

Small world - I’m about a half mile away at Shiprock. A friend of mine spent a couple of days at Carefree Manor and I liked it.

jimnlin · February 24

Late to party... in 1996 retired with 1996 FL60 Freightliner and 1991 HH 40ft fifth. Traded trailer in 1998 for 38ft HH and began looking for ideal spot to settle. After many trips around country, nothing met desires. Wife was a programmer with Texas Instruments and while in Yuma for winter in 1999, got a call from old boss and asked her to contract to get ready for the feared 2k coming up. Got thru that and and made many SKP events. Did not do any CG gigs but managed a few self storage jobs. Still in same trailer and truck, do have a 2011 Hyundai for everyday use.

Steven@146 · February 26

You people are an inspiration to us young folks, coming up on our 5 year FT anniversary. We are still loving every day!

Kirk W · February 26

2 hours ago, Steven@146 said:

We are still loving every day!

Savor each experience as the time passes far too quickly. I was fortunate to have been able to retire pretty early and when we hit the road our goal was to stay fulltime for at least 15 years but my wife's health issues forced us back to part-time after 12 years.

coyote · February 27

I retired at 38 yrs old in 1988 and the 2nd campground job was at Rainbow's End in Livingston in the fall of 1988. We have done many campground management jobs for federal, state and private over the years. Not taking any currently but still love the full-time life. It's been a good way to supplement our income.

Solo18 · March 13

When I started out 12 years ago, my younger son said I would die in a fiery crash 200 miles down the freeway. I told him I could keep my condo and sit in my chair watching TV for the next 20 years, and I would probably die in my chair, but that I would much prefer to actually do something with the rest of my life, so I'd take the chance of that crash.

lappir · Friday at 10:32 AM

Preparing to move from my Winter spot to a bit of travel this summer.

Started working as a Travel Nurse in 1989, but didn't start the Full Time RV life till much later. My only regret was not starting it sooner.

Will have to find work next winter, just not sure what I will be doing. I've enjoyed not working but still have things I want to do that will take more money than what will be coming in from the retirement funds. No plans on hanging up the keys any time soon.

Rod

Kirk W · Friday at 12:54 PM

On 2/27/2024 at 11:17 AM, coyote said:

I retired at 38 yrs old in 1988 and the 2nd campground job was at Rainbow's End in Livingston in the fall of 1988.

That sounds like you retired from the military? That was my original plan but life got in the way and so I left after 8 years but was fortunate to have then worked for a company that had an early retirement with full benefits that I qualified for at 57. We didn't take any paid jobs on the road but did receive a small stipend at 3 of our stops. We started out as RV volunteers in order to save money on RV sites, but we quickly discovered that we loved the RV volunteer lifestyle and so we continued doing that even after getting SS made it so that we didn't need to pinch pennies so much.

2 hours ago, lappir said:

No plans on hanging up the keys any time soon.

Oh how I envy you! As I look back, I suppose that we were fortunate to have traveled for as long as we did since Pam had some health issues before we retired. We probably could have pushed thing out a couple of years more but doctor visits had become the key factor in our travel plans. We did manage to get out and make 3 more RV volunteer experiences when things improved but that was it. We still manage to travel a little by car or cruise ship but I sure miss the fulltime lifestyle!