traveling full time in RV (Page 2): That or a pop up. Set camp in a central area for 1-2,3,4, weeks located area near places you want to see. Do your day trips, or overnight pack trips...

tcthome Loc: NJ

billnikon wrote:

My deluxe travel package. br https://www.amazon.co... (show quote)

That or a pop up. Set camp in a central area for 1-2,3,4, weeks located area near places you want to see. Do your day trips, or overnight pack trips from there. And then move onto another state or where ever. Could work & then you don't have to sell the farm(all punn intended) & you still have home or if you did sell, hopefully would have enough left to get another.

neillaubenthal

My wife and I did it for 8 years until last fall...and if you do it full time like we did, it was actually cheaper than living in a house in the DC suburbs. We sold a paid for house, paid cash for the th wheel and truck...and spent less to live per year than when in the house...and that included 6 months a year in SW FL where campground fees are pretty high. We averaged about $32 per night for 8 years and that includes power, water, and sewer.

I highly recommend it...we did 49 states and 10 provinces in Canada. Alaska, Yukon, and Newfoundland were our top spots...

tcthome Loc: NJ

maryo wrote:

I saw this and thought what a great idea to travel full time and take pictures now that we are retired. https://www.rvtrader.com/listing/-5014203758
I'd love to travel to all the places I've seen posted here. I just with I could afford it. But maybe if I sold my house????

A lot of people do it. Just keep in mind that most give that life style up after a while & you will most likely want another house & need the funds to do so. You only live once!!!

Bruce Hudson Loc: Delaware

If you haven't owned an RV before, check out the class B models. Less expensive, more practical, much better gas mileage and perfect size for solo or a couple.
Bruce

tcthome Loc: NJ

Gene51 wrote:

My wife and I are just getting started - should be interesting . . .

Nice. Be safe out there.

jimvanells Loc: Augusta, GA

Gene51 wrote:

My wife and I are just getting started - should be interesting . . .

Now that looks like a machine! That Mercedes chassis should give you plenty of trouble free traveling, good luck and post plenty of images.

Nalu Loc: Southern Arizona

You know what “RV” stands for, right? “Ruined vacation”. No kidding, things break. If you are good with repairs, probably not too much of an issue. But if you are not interested in putting up with inevitable breakdown and a variety of repairs, it’s not for you. But also, it can be a blast.

Bill_de Loc: US

I travelled in a motor home for 2 weeks on a photo assignment back in the 70s. I was photographing campaign events all around New York State. Met a lot of people, had a great time, and didn't have to do any of the driving.

Today it seems like a great, safe way to travel.

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alberio Loc: Casa Grande AZ

maryo wrote:

I saw this and thought what a great idea to travel full time and take pictures now that we are retired. https://www.rvtrader.com/listing/-5014203758
I'd love to travel to all the places I've seen posted here. I just with I could afford it. But maybe if I sold my house????

Nice, but you might also think about 5th wheels and get more room and you have a vehicle you can drive for exploring or groceries. We are currently doing this and have less invested in the truck and 5th wheel.

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Country Boy Loc: Beckley, WV

billnikon wrote:

My deluxe travel package. br https://www.amazon.co... (show quote)

My kind of guy! Who needs wheels anyway!

sippyjug104 Loc: Missouri

maryo wrote:

I saw this and thought what a great idea to travel full time and take pictures now that we are retired. https://www.rvtrader.com/listing/-5014203758
I'd love to travel to all the places I've seen posted here. I just with I could afford it. But maybe if I sold my house????

I now have my third Tiffin Allegro Bus motorhome and it would be difficult to imagine a manufacturer that is more owner friendly than Tiffin. Regardless of the age of the coach, or their make or model the guys and gals at Tiffin are always there for you.

It may not seem like much however when you are a thousand miles from home and you have a problem it's a Godsend to have someone at the factory to talk to and stay on the phone with you as they help you find the source and a solution.

Now...for anyone that ever considers living in a motorhome full-time I recommend that you, your other half and your family of pets live in the hallway of your home for a week. If both of you survive then the full-time RV life may be for you.

When we were young (oh my that was long ago) we lived in a mobile home for 14-years and even that is far from that of a 45-foot RV Bus when one of your take your morning dump and there is no where to go to get away from the aroma. I know..!

napabob Loc: Napa CA

building my stealth nomadic vehicle and will hit the road in three months, looking forward to it

waynec

My wife and I did it for 12 years, quit and bought a house and settled down for 3 years, and started again on Mother's Day. It's a great life style but not for everyone.

berchman Loc: South Central PA

Gene51 wrote:

My wife and I are just getting started - should be interesting . . .

My wife wants one, but your model starting at $170,000 plus tax is way too expensive.

bgate Loc: Texas

Retired CPO wrote:

Hey, right back at you!

We finished raising a couple kids and then sold the house and hit the road. We are both thinking it's about time to grow up and act like it. We are casually looking for a place to settle down but in no real hurry to do it.
I hope the cancer is in your rear view mirror.

Thanks CPO, I have been cancer free for 8 years. we too sold our house and did'nt look back. our travel strategy was to find a fork in the road and take it.