I have been researching RV’s and trucks for several months now and I am no closer to making a decision
Towing an RV – It’s complicated!
Game Change!
Two things in life are certain — one is Change! 
Well, the kids have decided not to start full-time RV living in the spring. If you haven’t been following my blog, “the kids” are my son, daughter-in-law, and three grandchildren. Can’t say that I blame them. It’s a huge decision to start full-time RV’ing with three small children and the uncertainty of whether or not they could make a living on the road and not burn through their savings. They need to step back and take more time to figure this out. The plan is still to leave Indiana and move south in May. They hope to buy a small pop-up or small camper and take baby steps by camping on the weekends. That will certainly help them figure out whether or not they want to live the lifestyle full-time, and how to support themselves if they do.
My visit to an RV dealership – Part 1
Well, I finally did it! After months of looking at RV’s online and still struggling with which type of RV to purchase, I finally got off my rear and went to a dealership. You simply can not make a determination without actually getting inside and walking around these things – kicking the tires, so to speak.
Every Kid in a Park Program
Every Kid in a Park Program
I briefly mentioned the Every Kid in a Park program in another post and thought it awesome enough to have its own post. There are plenty of RV’ing families out there who are homeschooling and could take advantage of this – if they aren’t already. Continue reading “Every Kid in a Park Program”
My RV Travels Bucket List – National Parks
Roads Already Traveled
I’ve done a fair amount of traveling in my life. Via vacations and business trips I’ve been to New York City, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Dallas, San Francisco, San Diego, Mexico, Toronto, Flagstaff, the Grand Canyon, the Petrified Forest, the Ozarks, the Florida Keys (and most of Florida), Upstate New York, New Orleans, the Shenandoah Valley and National Park, every Civil War battlefield east of the Mississippi, and many, many, beaches. I will likely add many of these places to my RV travels bucket list to visit again but, for the purposes of this list, I am focusing on national parks. I’m sure we will visit Washington, D.C. again, as that is definitely a must for the grandchildren.
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My Quest for the “Perfect RV” Part 2
Decisions, decisions, decisions!
How do you choose the right RV? Well, I’ve been looking at all the different 
types of RV’s and floor plans for a few months now and I still can’t make a decision. One day I’m convinced that I’ll buy a 25′ fifth wheel, the next I consider a 25′ travel trailer, and the next I’m considering a Class C and towing a small car. One thing is certain (for now), I don’t want a Class A. For some reason the thought of buying a Class A lasts only a nanosecond.
Research about the full-time RV life Part 2 – RV Safety
Research and Reading
I’ve been doing a lot of research and reading on the internet this weekend about different aspects of full-time RV life. 
I’ve also joined several Facebook groups related to RV’ing. Along with all the positive energy out there, there are also some horror stories being talked about. There is also a ton of good advice to be found. Continue reading “Research about the full-time RV life Part 2 – RV Safety”
My Quest for the “Perfect” RV #1
Searching for the “perfect” RV has been incredibly time-consuming – and tons 
of fun! My main goal for now, since we’re not hitting the road until Spring, 2019, is to find a floor plan that I absolutely love! RVT.com has become my main source simply because I’m only looking at floor plans (and weight) and their site is the easiest to use that I’ve found. I can watch units I like for price changes or sales, and save my favorites to Pinterest to refer back to later. Continue reading “My Quest for the “Perfect” RV #1″
Sam’s New Life as an RV Pet – Part #1
Sam at 8 weeks old 
Sam at around 18 months old, freshly groomed. 
Sam with my granddaughter. She had just taken his toy!
Meet Sam!
Meet my side-kick, Sam! He is half Chihuahua and half Yorkshire Terrier – a Chorkie. Sam weighs 6 lbs. and just turned 2 years old. He doesn’t know his lifestyle is about to change dramatically — joining other full-time RV pets. I don’t think he’ll mind much as long as he’s with me. And like most dogs, he’s a great traveler. When he was a pup he mostly slept and/or vomited in the car. Now he’s a bit more interested in what’s going on and the changing scenery. But…. he still runs and hides whenever he knows I’m getting dressed to go out, afraid I’m going to put him in the car! He knows the difference between me getting dressed to go for a walk and me getting dressed to leave the apartment for other reasons.
Sam’s LIttle Quirk
Sam has only one little (big) quirk, – he barks (or growls) at every little thing (grrrrrr!), so I’m a little worried about him in campgrounds. We’re working to correct that behavior. Continue reading “Sam’s New Life as an RV Pet – Part #1”
Websites, domains and blogs! Oh my!
Starting an RV travel and the full-time RV lifestyle blog may seem overwhelming at first. The thought of setting up websites, domains, and blogs can be confusing, but it doesn’t have to be. Whatever your reason for blogging – just do it!
I love writing, even though I’m no expert. But you know what 
they say about practice, right? The more you do it the better you become. Not only will your writing get better, but you’ll start thinking about writing topics on everything you see, do, touch and feel. Keep a notepad handy! I started a blog several years ago about my family genealogy, mostly just to record it for future generations. I’m glad to be writing again. Continue reading “Websites, domains and blogs! Oh my!”