RE: Spouses on a different page?
Stacy, there remains another potential problem that I haven't seen mentioned yet (if I missed it, I'm sorry). What if you get on the road with DH, in that experimental year others have suggested, and discover full-timing is everything you dreamed of and more but he becomes more convinced than ever that it isn't for him. This happened to me with my ex-husband. He set aside everything he was involved in to go on the road for my sake. It was a very giving thing to do. I was in 7th heaven when I hit the road. It was everything I'd dreamed of and more. The problem was that I didn't want to go back. When he asked me "Are you done yet?", my reaction was like I'd been asked if I was done living my life yet. He accused me of being selfish, a distinct possibility in retrospect, and the marriage ultimately broke up (there were other problems too).
I tried full-timing as a single gal for 3 years. Ultimately, I found it too isolating. Everyone I made friends with, and I made some wonderful friends, ultimately pulled away at some point. I needed love in my life. Eventually I decided to rent a home where I used to live and "hang up the keys", as the saying goes. I met another man that I'm with now and, unfortunately, it looks like RVing isn't for him either. It's been emotionally trying as I miss my full-time adventures and would love to share that lifestyle with someone. I guess God is asking me what is most important. I just wish that if I was going to end up with people that don't enjoy RVing, God wouldn't have put the desire in me to do it.
Don't know if sharing my story helps you but hoping that you might be able to take something from it. If you are so serious about this that you are thinking of going solo, you sound very determined. Just think about what you are more determined about, having something you feel is important to you, or possibly setting that aside to honor what is important to your spouse. Wouldn't want your situation to turn into an either/or but it could, just so you know.
Near Busch Gardens Tampa?
I'm considering either Happy Traveler Campground in Thonotasassa or Rally Park in Seffner. Does anyone have a preferrence or experience to share? I want to be close to Busch Gardens and the state parks are booked for the days I want.
RE: 5th wheel brake connection issue
Thank you for your suggestions. Since I am not skilled in working with electrical connections, I will look for contact cleaner or try WD-40 and see what happens.
RE: 5th wheel brake connection issue
I thought about replacing the plug. :) That's my first choice as well. However, I'm hoping to take the rig out for Thanksgiving and was hoping for a quick fix that might help the situation.
5th wheel brake connection issue
I am periodically losing power to my trailer brakes on my 5th wheel while driving. Obviously, this isn't good as it requires my truck brakes to work too hard to stop the trailer. I've checked the connection and the plug is in firmly. I believe the problem is due to corrosion on the part coming from the trailer that plugs into the socket. The truck socket is new and has no corrosion. Is there something I can do to safely remove any corrosion from inside the relatively enclosed plug on the 5th wheel?
