Thread: I have a problem, help!!!!!

Originally Posted by Evy

We lived in a 38' 5th wheel trailer for almost two years. Mostly in one place and loved it. Prior to that an RV was home away from home while we traveled with our jobs for several years, moving every few months. You will be amazed what you can do without and how little time you spend on cleaning. Ours did have a good deal of storage space and admittedly I did not have a huge stash collection or more than one sewing machine at the time. The parks are not expensive and most of the people are very friendly. We were mostly in the southern states and spent a good deal of time outside and it helps if you really enjoy being with your spouse. Good luck. Don't over stress with worrying about what might happen, just go for it and enjoy the freedom it will bring.

Just an aside for all RV'ers, if you get too tired to drive, run out of money, etc., most Walmarts will let you park in thier outer lots, for a day or two, as long as you are clean and courteous. You can even look online to find the nearest store.

My husband and I retired in 2007, sold our home, moved into an RV. We kept a storage unit for a few years but, finally decided for the price of the storage unit, we could replace anything in storage. I didn't start quilting or sewing until a year later when I met a great quilter who was also a fulltime RVer. She got me started (we have traveled together since 2008). I now carry 2 sewing machines (one is a Janome Memory Craft embroidery machine, the other is a smaller Janome to take to classes) and quite a few supplies but, have a much smaller stash than most ------ that is good thing. I only sew when we are stationary for a few days. I wouldn't trade this lifestyle for anything. AND, we have found some very awesome quilt shops wherever we go. We are fortunate in that both of our husbands are supportive of our hobby.

I have a friend who did just this. He does have a storage unit because he has some family heirlooms he can't get rid of. His hobby is knitting so that doesn't take as much room. He belongs to a group called Escapees Rv Club. https://www.escapees.com They handle his mail and he gets discounts at RV parks. He had some problems with his trailer because it was a recreational trailer not one designed to be lived in. Apparently there is a difference, so you might want to look into that. When he was shopping for his trailer we saw a fifth wheel trailer that had a second bedroom. It looked to me as if there would be plenty of room in that bedroom to store a bunch of stash and quilt in as well.

WOW, I would first consider if this is what you both really want. Traveling maybe 3 to 6 months a year might be fun but I don't think I would want to be on the road all the time. Gas prices are slowly rising so make sure you you analyze all the pros and cons. Good Luck.

It doesn't sound like a good solution for you, a woman with a quilting hobby.... My gut feeling is that you should find another apartment and try out the traveling with a 'home base' to come back to. You may not love it all that much after all. Good luck!

These have been some really good comments. I have had a 5th wheel and now have a motorhome. We travel for months at a time and then go back home. Passport America http://passportamerica.com/ is a discount camping site that will cut your camping fees in half. Camping can go from as little as $10 a night to over $100, if you are in a pricey resort. There are many campgrounds that offer a monthly fee that is at least 50% less than their regular nightly fee. Some have specials for staying a week. You will have to call & ask what the fee is at each campground you are planning to visit.

I love the traveling, but, also, love going home. 5th wheels do have a lot of storage. My stash is much too large to even think about moving out of my house. Some people absolutely love being on the road, others hate it after the first little bit. I truly agree that you should rent or borrow or whatever you have to do to test the waters before you commit to a lifelong journey in an RV.