What in the world is a domicile state? When Kathy and I started on the full-time adventure, we were unaware of the advantage of selecting a state for domicile purposes. We were in Florida and paid no state taxes and we thought that was enough. Not so! We paid seven percent sales tax on the …
We had “Stuff”! We decided to go full-timing and all of a sudden we were overloaded with it. The house is also included, so now it’s time to sell it. Whether you choose a realtor or do it yourself, get ready. This is not a quick process. You will want the best price for your …
You must do your homework to arrive at good decisions.The very first thing to do when contemplating the full-time or even part time RV lifestyle is homework It starts with deciding what kind of lifestyle you will live. Do you love NASCAR, rodeos, visiting family, being a snowbird, seeing the country and its natural beauty? …
Kathy and I dreamed about full-time RVing for years before we even knew it or did anything about it. We would be driving on the interstate and see a big coach or fifth-wheel trailer and we would think and say together, “That will be us some day”. We were convinced even then that touring the …
Full-timers and even weekend campers need technology to stay in touch with our families, friends, business and banking interests. All I can say is, “Thank God for the new technology that brings us cellular communications and the World Wide Web!” I’m not sure how this absolute dependence on fast communications developed, but we are addicts. …
This is a Glossary of commonly used RV terms. We tried to include as many as possible, but there are certainly more terms used. Let us know and we will add them. Glossary of RV Terms 120 AC/12 DC/LP-gas – refers to the power sources on which RV refrigerators operate; 120 AC is 120-volt alternating …
It makes good sense to weigh your RV as soon as possible, perhaps before you complete the purchase. There are many different weight ratings and no single one can tell you if you are under the maximum. It is also important to weigh all wheel positions to know if your rig is overloaded on one …
It is absolutely essential that an RVer have an understanding of RV Weights and Measures. Trailers and their towing vehicles must be matched so the tow vehicle can handle the weight on the rear axle or bumper. The tow vehicle must be capable of towing the loaded weight of the trailer on the road that …
This is a list of our favorite products that we have either in or on our RV. This list will change as we add other favorite stuff. I have tried to include links where available to make these items easier to find. Surge Guard Surge Suppressor This will protect all the sensitive electronics in your …
Every RVer needs to understand that special RV safety precautions must be taken due to the circumstances of our unique lifestyle. Lives are lost annually due to RV fires, Carbon Monoxide poisoning, lightning strikes and other forms of electrocution. Our RV’s are built differently from houses and we must be ever vigilant to avoid injury. …
