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Old 04-30-2018, 04:40 AM   #1
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Hi, been reading posts for a while as we are mentally set on full timing when I retire in 3 years. Picking out the right 5er and truck which we are doing now, is a daunting decision. We’ve done lots of camping and for extended times over the years but have not owned a rig so this is all new. Still we are excited and will be more excited to leave the maintenance, taxes, etc of owning a sticks and bricks.

Here’s the question though. How long can one realistically keep up with 5th wheel trailering? How much work is it as the years go on? I’m a hands on remodeling contractor in good physical shape, my wife is retired and a few years older. We would like to plan on spending at least 8-10 years of more following 70degree temps. If I retire at 66... well the math is easy there.

In looking for rigs, I see adds by private sellers who say they are packing it in and selling. I know everything is contingent on health and circumstance but just curious on how old some of you are and how long you are planning on going forward and actively moving around the country. You guys know the work involved and are better able to give me some feedback. Thanks
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Search "Age and RV'ing" which asked the same question a month ago.
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Ultimately there is no easy or set answer to your question, it's all on you to decide when it becomes 'too much' based on any of a number of factors all of which are unique to you and your situation.
Go out, have fun, quit when it becomes time to do so.
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Thanks manwithnorv Will check that out.
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It depends and depends more. Some folks are over the hill by their mid 60's while others are still going strong into their 80's. I think its as much mental as physical and monetary. What you do and how you get the RVing tasks done may change as you gain "experience".

Just get out there and have fun until you know when its time to hang it up. Different for all of us, don't get hung up on some metrics.
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Met a fellow last winter who was 98. He had slowed down but was still in his RV. I think he is permanent.
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One can look at the life span of THEIR parents and grandparents to get an idea of what to expect for their 'expiration' date............to a degree

BUT there are NO dates stamped on the bottom of our feet when born so............one does what they can for as long as they can


The alternative(s) are pitiful


We FTd for 7 wonderful/glorious years
Life threw a curve ball and we had to change our plans.
SO thankful we got to travel for those 7 yrs.......what a lifestyle/adventure.

Miss it but hey we got to do it!!

Don't dwell on the what ifs.........go for it and make memories ASAP
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I like this advise, Old Biscuit....but I'm not sure I've ever checked the bottom of my feet. Now I'm afraid to look.
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Trick is to make as many things as you can remote operated.......and any switch that's out in the weather, put it in a box (compartment).....just keep key fob batteries on hand....
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All good advice here. Definitely how I feel but my DW was getting a bit nervous as to how long we could do this and told her I would put it out there. We both have good health and family longevity on our side and I’m still slim, trim and handsome( well at least in my 18 yr old mind). As old biscuit has said, life always throws curveballs and nothing is certain. Thanks for sharing. It’s making me even more excited
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Spent some time in Quartzite this January and there were definitely some older folks doing quite well and moving some big rigs. They did seem to be Class A’s though. Just wondering if the 5ers might have become too much work.
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All of us age differently so there is no answer.
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Spent some time in Quartzite this January and there were definitely some older folks doing quite well and moving some big rigs. They did seem to be Class A’s though. Just wondering if the 5ers might have become too much work.
This is a good question. Hope someone will weigh in. Do older RV'ers migrate to Class A due to fifth wheels being much more difficult to maintain or set up?
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We “migrated” to a class A from small trailers, and skipped the 5-ers.
There is nothing easier for traveling than simply pushing the leveling button and hooking up the power cable.
We can do 7 nights with onboard water and the black/grey tanks. Fill/dump and continue the journey!
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