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05-26-2014, 08:02 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: May 2014
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Transitioning from sailboat to RV
We are long-time sailors - Florida, Bahamas, Chesapeake. Love the lifestyle, but want to see other parts of the US. So, it's time to switch from boat to RV. Looking at Class C's in the 23- to 27-foot range. Hoping that our knowledge of boat systems and simple living will translate well to RVing. After all, 12 volts is 12 volts, right?
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05-26-2014, 08:13 AM
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Senior Member
Fleetwood Owners Club
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Willow Lakes RV & Golf Resort, FL
Posts: 3,163
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Right!
We made the same transition five years ago after living aboard for five plus years. You'll love it.
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Clay & Pebble
2012 Providence 42 M. Spartan Chassis, 450 ISL
Ford Edge toad, RM All Terrane, TST TPMS, SMI Air Force One, RVM95....
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05-26-2014, 08:24 AM
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Community Moderator
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Posts: 31,248
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Glad to have you here. Enjoy the transition and Happy Trails!!!
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Tony & Ruth........... FMCA#F416727
2016 London Aire 4519, Freightliner chassis, Cummins ISX, 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, Blue Ox Avail with AF1. TST 507 TPMS
No amount of money can buy you an extra second of time.
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05-26-2014, 09:56 AM
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Senior Member/RVM #90
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Columbus, MS
Posts: 54,578
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Welcome to IRV2! It's great to have you join the gang!
Good luck, happy trails, and God bless!
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Joe & Annette
Sometimes I sits and thinks, sometimes I just sits.....
2002 Monaco Windsor 40PBT, 2013 Honda CRV AWD
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05-26-2014, 10:55 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: 21,822
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Happy to see you here.
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John & Cathy R.
06 Pace Arrow 38L Workhorse W24
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05-26-2014, 01:30 PM
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Senior Member
National RV Owners Club
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,174
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Welcome Aboard! or maybe I should say Offboard lol. If anything, you will have an easier time in the RV. Easier Navigation, less subject to the vagaries of the weather. More power available. More creature comforts.
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05-26-2014, 06:18 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 216
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We just made the transition from a sailboat to a travel trailer. I miss the view from the sailboat but the TT is fun so far. Enjoy your transition....it's an easy one.
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2014 Jayco Eagle 298RLDS
2014 Ram 2500 6.4 Hemi 4x4
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05-27-2014, 04:30 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Port Dover, Ontario
Posts: 466
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Welcome ashore.
You will miss getting up in the middle of the night when the anchor rode fouls after the last tide change.
You will miss staying up all night in the storms hoping your anchor or others anchored near you are holding.
You will miss the rocking and halyards slapping.
Overall it will be a lot easier...
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2009 Monaco Monarch 33SFS...Jeep TJ
Wintering in Apache Junction. Summer in Ontario.
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05-27-2014, 05:40 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!
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FMCA #F431170, GS #822128658, Escapees SKP #112655
2012 Airstream Mercedes Interstate Class B
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05-27-2014, 06:59 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....And 12v is 12v.....
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2011 Winnie Journey 34y, Freightliner / Cummins , 2012 Chevy Colorado Toad
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05-27-2014, 06:59 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 216
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I was joking with my DW the other day that I am going to put a compass by the bed so I can check if the wind shifted and I need to check the anchor. We had a good laugh.
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2014 Jayco Eagle 298RLDS
2014 Ram 2500 6.4 Hemi 4x4
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05-27-2014, 07:09 AM
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Senior Member
iRV2 No Limits Club
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Naples, Fl.
Posts: 1,303
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Quote:
Originally Posted by franknj
I was joking with my DW the other day that I am going to put a compass by the bed so I can check if the wind shifted and I need to check the anchor. We had a good laugh.
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Sure, put the anchor out, with a little sign: "ex sailor"
We will understand.
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Camping Rig: 2006 Outback 27 RSDS--
2005 Dodge 3500 - Dually- Cummins
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05-27-2014, 07:16 AM
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Senior Member
Thor Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Wherever the rig is parked
Posts: 8,092
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There was an old sailor who retired from the sea. He walked inland carrying his anchor. People asked him "why are you carrying that anchor?" He kept walking until people asked him "what's that thing you are carrying?". He knew then he was far enough from the sea.
Welcome, I hope the transition is easy for you.
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Bruce Dickson 2013 Thor Challenger 37GT, 5 Star Tune, Safe-T-Plus Steering Control with Air Trim, Roadmaster front and rear Sway Bars, SuperSteer rear Track Bar, Crossfires, 2018 Honda CRV . Full timers since Jan 2012.
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05-27-2014, 10:44 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 216
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dog Folks
Sure, put the anchor out, with a little sign: "ex sailor"
We will understand.
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Are we really ever ex-sailors? Whenever I see a sailboat I still get that feeling of wanderlust. I have the frame of mind I'm just going to check out some inland ports without water.
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2014 Jayco Eagle 298RLDS
2014 Ram 2500 6.4 Hemi 4x4
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