2gypsies
Enjoying the West!
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We didn't "plan" a thing. We were "downsized" from our jobs in our early 50's. That winter we took our small travel trailer to Florida. We met so many wonderful full-timers and gleaned a lot of "how to" information from them. We returned home after 3 months realizing we spent 3 m. doing without everything in that big house. We sold it and everything in it 17 years ago and haven't looked back. We have done a lot of volunteering for national and state parks which we love. We have no intention of every buying a house although it could be a Park Model somewhere in the west, which we love. It's not for everyone but if it's right for you it's a wonderful, carefree lifestyle even though we've gone through some serious medical issues. Obstacles can be overcome wherever they happen. Good luck to all you future "dreamers"!
Extremely Happy Full-Timers for 16 years
.... now trying to adjust to 3-season traveling - and it isn't easy! 
2004 40' Newmar Dutch Star Diesel Pusher
2004 Jeep Liberty
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boatms03
Groves, Tx
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Ok for all of you that are in your 30's and 40's, what do yall do to make a living? did you inherit a large sum of money? I am jealous, yes I will admit that!!! just trying to figure out how I can become a full timer now at 38
2009 Dodge Ram 2500 diesel
2007 Jayco Octane T26Y
2011 Polaris RZR S
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WTTCS
freedom , U.S.A.
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Joined: 07/28/2003
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First off, I would find a product or a career change that would allow me to earn enough money to live on the road. It really isnt that hard to do either.
Or I would spend all my money on the lottery and HOPE I hit it.
1997 chev crew cab 454, 5 sp. 4.10
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roadhousecharley
Stafford, VA
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WOW! Just WOW!
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roadhousecharley
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twocruisin
Crystal River, Florida
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I started fulltiming in 1988 and still live in my coach.........I guess someday someone will find my dead body in here........I'll never be chained down to a house again........
John and Helen and our three cats, Phoebe, Abby and Molly.....
John
Crystal River
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dshinnick
Mission Viejo, CA USA
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When we started, just two month ago, we took a cue from Capt. Kirk and called it our five-year mission. At the end of five, we'll evaluate and decide if we want to keep going.
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msterry
Oregon
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we are 48 and 50 hubby works all over the country so hopefully I will be able to go where he is. Since we started in April hasn't worked out that way but hope it will. We have a 3 yr plan to see how it goes.
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JAL_Camper
Raleigh, NC
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Quote:Good luck to all you future "dreamers"!
That would be me! Hope to make Class of '13 or '14 -- when I can retire w/o penalty @ age 54-55. Going to age 80 would give us 25 years on the road, or 6 mo. average in each state.
After 8 cross country tent camping trips as a kid and setting foot in all 48 lower states and camping in most, I have a huge wonderlust to go back (esp. west) and see it all again at a much slower pace.
See Map and Photo from 1964.
JAL
2002 Burb 2500 LT, 8.1L, Autoride, 4x4
2005 Jayco Eagle 298BHS Check It OutReese HP 1,200 Lb. Bars WD/Dual Cam HP Sway Control/Prodigy® Brake Control
Family: Two Baby Boomers with Two Generation Y Kids -- All RV Generation
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JoeChiOhki
Sauvie Island, OR
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Until I am in a financial and work position where I can afford to buy a home.
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CB Channel 17 Redneck Express
'1992 Dodge W-250 "Dually" Power Wagon - Club Cab Long Bed 4x4 V8 5.9L gashog w/4.10 Geared axles
'1974 KIT Kamper 1106 - 11' Slide-in
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