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Posted on 4/5/24 at 9:00 pm to LegendInMyMind
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Imagine all the problems you have with a home. Imagine all the problems you have with a vehicle. Now, combine them.
What kind of problems did you experience? I've seen people all over YouTube complaining about RV issues, but those were mostly on larger units with slides. The one that I'm looking at is tiny, no slides, with as few systems as possible. Even the toilet is a cassette type that I can wheel into a rest stop bathroom and dump into a shitter. Yes, kind of a PITA, but it eliminates the need for maintaining/winterizing a black tank. I won't necessarily be "wealthy" in retirement, but if I have to drop a few thousand a year on RV repairs/maintenance, it won't break me.
Posted on 4/5/24 at 9:10 pm to Thundercles
Getting ready to retire and live in RV fulltime.
No stories yet.
No stories yet.
Posted on 4/5/24 at 9:11 pm to Thundercles
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How many of y'all camp with RVs?
I had to get an RV to justify the 5th wheel super duty.
Looks great with the camlocker toolbox and extended tow mirrors.
Posted on 4/5/24 at 9:13 pm to Thundercles
I moved into my 5th wheel last weekend. I will be living out of it for at least 3 months while the house is being fully remodeled.
We camp all the time and the Grand Design 5th wheel is easy to set up and we enjoy it.
These next 3 months are going to be interesting though.
We camp all the time and the Grand Design 5th wheel is easy to set up and we enjoy it.
These next 3 months are going to be interesting though.
Posted on 4/5/24 at 9:21 pm to IndianPower
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Getting ready to retire and live in RV fulltime.
Not sure that I want to live full-time, but right after retirement I'd like to take a year-long road trip in one. There's just so much cool shite to see in this country. Plus, I don't much care for extreme temperatures one way or the other. I could go up north in the summer, then SoCal, Arizona, South Texas, or the Keys in the winter. There's all kinds of public land to boondock on out west that doesn't cost a dime.
Posted on 4/5/24 at 9:28 pm to Tantal
The main problem I always hear regarding RVs, similar to boats and many things, is people let them sit up unused for a long time and shite goes wrong. Time gets by you quick.
I wonder if people that do the RV version of VRBO (forget the name) report more or less problems over time.
I wonder if people that do the RV version of VRBO (forget the name) report more or less problems over time.
Posted on 4/5/24 at 9:31 pm to Thundercles
Bought a Forest River Vibe 14 months ago.
Used it twice.
Now, I’m about to sell it because it collects dust.
Used it twice.
Now, I’m about to sell it because it collects dust.
Posted on 4/5/24 at 9:45 pm to billjamin
Using the trailer brakes to stop is an excellent backup when the main brakes fail...
Posted on 4/5/24 at 9:47 pm to Thundercles
I have a Fleetwood Discovery LXE 44 footer and it has been the best purchase I have ever made. Use it at least once a month.
Posted on 4/5/24 at 10:03 pm to Thundercles
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camp with RVs
“Camp.”
Posted on 4/5/24 at 10:31 pm to Thundercles
Comes in handy for hurricane evacuations.
We have a 28 foot camper and use it once or twice a month. I think renting would be 350ish a weekend. Our note is 250ish. We come out ahead.
We have a 28 foot camper and use it once or twice a month. I think renting would be 350ish a weekend. Our note is 250ish. We come out ahead.
Posted on 4/5/24 at 10:42 pm to Thundercles
We do. We have a 40’ 5th wheel and a crew cab dually to tote it. My wife and I are both beach people. So, at least twice a year we head to the coast. And being in central Arkansas, we’re blessed with plenty of camping within a couple of hrs from the house. It’s fun. Can it be a hassle? Yes. But the good times far outweigh the bad. Plus you get to meet folks from all walks of life in your travels. I’ve come to realize they’re mostly like the rest of us. They just want to have some fun and enjoy life.
Posted on 4/5/24 at 10:45 pm to Thundercles
I've lived in a camper on and off for years now. I went from a full on RV, to a pull behind Scamp trailer camper, and now a slide in trucker camper. The big RV was too much and I would have never bought it myself. It was a loaner from my parents. The pull behind was great but didn't work for ski season really, so I got the truck camper. The truck camper has worked great, but if there is one inconvenience it doesn't go on and off the truck as easy. I have lived with two people and two dogs in both the small pull behind and the truck camper just fine. Usually after about 3-4 months I start feeling the desire to live in a house for a while again.
Only one time have I ever stayed in an RV park and it's not really my vibe. Being off grid is where it's at, and it's pretty easy these days with starlink if you want to stay somewhat connected
Only one time have I ever stayed in an RV park and it's not really my vibe. Being off grid is where it's at, and it's pretty easy these days with starlink if you want to stay somewhat connected
This post was edited on 4/5/24 at 10:51 pm
Posted on 4/5/24 at 11:38 pm to Tantal
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What kind of problems did you experience? I've seen people all over YouTube complaining about RV issues, but those were mostly on larger units with slides. The one that I'm looking at is tiny, no slides, with as few systems as possible.
I was thinking of an actual RV. You're talking about a camper, I guess.
Yeah, entirely different deals. My bad.
Posted on 4/6/24 at 12:19 am to Thundercles
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Any cool road trip stories?
If they don’t say driving 50 in a 70, they’re lying.
Posted on 4/6/24 at 6:11 am to AmosMosesAndTwins
Sold everything two years ago and bought a Renegade motorhome. We are living it in full time, traveling all over. So far we have visited 19 states.
Posted on 4/6/24 at 6:14 am to rodnreel
quote:Thats pretty damn cool. I’ve always wondered, what do yall do whenever there’s an issue and rv has to go into the shop?
Sold everything two years ago and bought a Renegade motorhome. We are living it in full time, traveling all over. So far we have visited 19 states.
Posted on 4/6/24 at 6:36 am to Thundercles
I have had RV's for 14 years. I have had a lot of great trips and a few not so great. I have made a lot of friends across the country. I leave in a week for an 18 night trip. I have had a fifth wheel, a Tiffin gas motorhome, a Newmar DP and I now have a 34' travel trailer.
I just about flipped a brand new 41' Newmar DP on a narrow Florida road. I have traveled to South Dakota, Michigan, across Canada to Niagara Falls and back. At a small campground in a valley in West Virginia my windshield completely fogged up when going across a river bridge as I was going back uphill. The road was very narrow and curvy plus I had the sun in my face. All I could see was the line in the middle of the road. Thankfully there was no cars coming down that road at the same time.
I just about flipped a brand new 41' Newmar DP on a narrow Florida road. I have traveled to South Dakota, Michigan, across Canada to Niagara Falls and back. At a small campground in a valley in West Virginia my windshield completely fogged up when going across a river bridge as I was going back uphill. The road was very narrow and curvy plus I had the sun in my face. All I could see was the line in the middle of the road. Thankfully there was no cars coming down that road at the same time.
This post was edited on 4/6/24 at 6:39 am
Posted on 4/6/24 at 7:47 am to Thundercles
Rented one last November. Me, wife, and 3 small kids. We had a blast! Bought a nice used bunkhouse camper with the separate front bedroom. Have been twice already with several more trips planned. Gulf State Park, Grayton Beach State Park, just to name a few. No issues so far. But I purposely bought a 2 year old one a) to not take the deprecation hit b) hopefully (seemingly) the original owner worked out the kinks.
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