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Hi, Evanne-just read your article on tire safety. Thanks. It was really helpful and informative. Will not mention the times we have had tires go "Kaboom". My husband and I were 6 months at a time campers for the first 3 years we were married, but as of December, we have taken the plunge. We sold our house and are living in our motor home full time, on a limited budget,I might add. We do sell our crafts one week a month. I love the freedom and simplicity of rving. Would love to hear about any little lessons learned along others' rving path. I will mention a couple of ours.
One. If you are having trouble, put up the hood of your motor home, and pretty soon there will be several people there with you offering to help. Campers are the friendliest people. Two. I have learned to cook several things in my little electric skillet. Got on the internet and found the manufacturer's site. They gave some good recipes and how-tos. Cooking is way down on my list of things I don't do well. Thank Goodness my husband can cook.
Three. When we started out, we did not have a mobile phone or laptop computer with aircard. Now have the phone and the computer. We think the convenience is worth the cost.

Glenda

Hi Glenda,

It's so true. We still, even after almost 7 years full-timing, feel we are in RV school. I loved your post and hearing a few things that you've learned. Here's a some off the top of my head from our "on the road" lessons:

1. If the weather's bad don't travel - it's not worth the possible mishaps.

2. It's amazing how little money one needs to live well on the road.

3. Always know your RV's exact height. Don't guess and find out you were off six inches or so. (Thankfully that one is not from personal experience.)

4. Simplifying does NOT means getting rid of everything.

5. For the most part RVers are the nicest, most helpful folks around.

6. Even if no one speaks to you the whole entire time you are at a park someone will want to start up a conversation just as you are getting unplugged and ready to roll. :>

Thanks for the post. Anyone else out there have a learned thing or two to share?

Evanne

PS - Glad you liked the tire article - tire safety is CRITICAL!!!