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11-26-2014, 07:03 AM
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Junior Member
Fleetwood Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Sierra Vista, AZ
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Older Than Dirt
We've been rv'ing some 22 years and 12 rvs. After a rather long trip from coast to coast highlighted by my week-long stay in the hospital, we figured the road was history. We sold our MH and just about gave away our hitch and all accessories. After 3 months off the road, hitch itch prevailed and we're back with a smaller rig and buying everything we gave away. Now, if I can just stay out of the hospitals! 
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11-26-2014, 07:07 AM
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Senior Member
Thor Owners Club
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 2,893
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Welcome to IRV2.....Sounds like you go bit hard by the RV bug......
Safe and Happy Travels.
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11-26-2014, 07:31 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Fulltime/ SE Minnesota
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Welcome back, starting over should be fun. Enjoy.
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11-26-2014, 07:46 AM
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Senior Member
Country Coach Owners Club Retired Fire Service RVer's
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Ocala, Florida
Posts: 6,295
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 Welcome and glad to meet you!
Good luck on your new journeys! May you and everyone stay healthy and enjoy your travels.
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11-26-2014, 08:28 AM
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Senior Member/RVM #90
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Columbus, MS
Posts: 54,785
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Welcome to IRV2! It's great to have you join the gang here! 
Glad you reconsidered! Hope all goes well for you!
Good luck, happy trails, and God bless!  
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Sometimes I sits and thinks, sometimes I just sits.....
2002 Monaco Windsor 40PBT, 2013 Honda CRV AWD
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11-26-2014, 10:28 AM
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Community Administrator
Fleetwood Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Marquette, Michigan "Da UP" & Lehigh Acres Florida
Posts: 21,827
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I'd like to wish you the best of outcome.
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06 Pace Arrow 38L Workhorse W24
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11-26-2014, 10:56 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Altoona, Iowa
Posts: 1,668
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jteems
We've been rv'ing some 22 years and 12 rvs. After a rather long trip from coast to coast highlighted by my week-long stay in the hospital, we figured the road was history. We sold our MH and just about gave away our hitch and all accessories. After 3 months off the road, hitch itch prevailed and we're back with a smaller rig and buying everything we gave away. Now, if I can just stay out of the hospitals! |
Sounds like a similar situation that my sister is in and she lives in Sierra Vista like you guys. Due to her husband's health issues they downsized both their home and RV. They now have a garden home and a Pleasureway class B. My brother-in-law cannot drive now so she does all of the driving and just loves it. It hasn't slowed them down at all. They are out on the road as much as they ever have been and enjoying the RV life style.
I'm sure that it can be the same for you guys so good luck and happy RVing!!
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11-26-2014, 11:15 AM
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Senior Member
Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Pensacola Fl
Posts: 667
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Just went thru the same experience. From a new 40' DP, nothing for 6 months, now have 36' gasser bath and half and love it.
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11-26-2014, 11:41 AM
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Senior Member
Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Mcdonough, Ga.
Posts: 5,932
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We started camping in 1968. In 1978 my wife decided she had had enough of making her own bed. We put in a large inground pool and built two decks. We headed out for Myrtle Beach. Both motels we stayed in were upper level. The one on the way looked good outside but was dirty and run down. The motel at MB was nice enough but when you walked from the bath to the bed, your feet were covered in sand. (it was a beachfront motel) WE had to keep a washcloth by the bed to wash our feet off before getting in bed. We returned home and bought another camper. We have been camping ever since. My advice to anyone who is thinking about getting away from camping, Go on a couple of trips and stay in motels. You will save a lot of money (by not having to sell your present camper and then buying another) and remember why you went into camping in the first place.
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32 years mechanic at Delta Air Lines 15 year motorhome service manager. 3 popups....2 travel trailers....5 motorhomes....loved them all.
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11-26-2014, 11:48 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Altoona, Iowa
Posts: 1,668
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ga traveler
We started camping in 1968. In 1978 my wife decided she had had enough of making her own bed. We put in a large inground pool and built two decks. We headed out for Myrtle Beach. Both motels we stayed in were upper level. The one on the way looked good outside but was dirty and run down. The motel at MB was nice enough but when you walked from the bath to the bed, your feet were covered in sand. (it was a beachfront motel) WE had to keep a washcloth by the bed to wash our feet off before getting in bed. We returned home and bought another camper. We have been camping ever since. My advice to anyone who is thinking about getting away from camping, Go on a couple of trips and stay in motels. You will save a lot of money (by not having to sell your present camper and then buying another) and remember why you went into camping in the first place.
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I hope that you are making the bed now! 
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11-27-2014, 05:25 AM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Buffalo, IA
Posts: 2,825
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Welcome Back and Happy Trails.....
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11-27-2014, 07:01 AM
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Senior Member
Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Mcdonough, Ga.
Posts: 5,932
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I hope that you are making the bed now! |
I always make it up before leaving home. I also help her make it up on the road. To keep her in the camping mood, I just remind her of the beautiful motel with the sand in the carpet. It works every time.
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32 years mechanic at Delta Air Lines 15 year motorhome service manager. 3 popups....2 travel trailers....5 motorhomes....loved them all.
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11-27-2014, 07:02 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Altoona, Iowa
Posts: 1,668
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ga traveler
I always make it up before leaving home. I also help her make it up on the road. To keep her in the camping mood, I just remind her of the beautiful motel with the sand in the carpet. It works every time.
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Smart man! Happy Trails!!
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2011 Honda CRV, 2004 Rubicon (many modifications)
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11-29-2014, 03:18 AM
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Senior Member
Vintage RV Owners Club Fleetwood Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Nor Cal
Posts: 1,343
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Welcome Jteems,
You've joined a great forum here.
Safe travels to you,
Rich
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00 F350 7.3L some Mods __03 15' Klamath SS w/30hp
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