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06-17-2014, 09:06 AM
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Junior Member
Tiffin Owners Club
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: North Augusta, SC
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Hello
We are somewhat new on here and have been thinking of going full time for a while..any suggestions? Mail, closing up home for extended trips and 2nd car.
The longest we have been gone is 3 months and we had premium mail forwarding because we were staying in one place but that gets expensive. When we start our trip this September we will not stay in one place for probably more than a week so the mail issue is something I am concerned about. I could get someone to mail it to me but hate to inconvenience someone for that long of a time.
When we were gone before we used a solar charger to keep the battery charged in our 2nd car that seemed to work any thoughts.
The house seemed to run it self. We are lucky to have a neighbor that would let us know if anything was wrong like security system waking the neighborhood.
Thinking out loud.
Stay safe and happy travels.
Thanks,
rvjag
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06-17-2014, 09:23 AM
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Senior Member
National RV Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Federal Way, Wa.
Posts: 2,901
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Some thoughts:
You can lower the insurance cost on the stored vehicle at home.
We have a few Brite-view PlugCAMS at home now so we can check our home anytime we want. We also have a great neighbor keeping an eye on things. We also use one in the MH to check on our dog when we are away for short periods on the road.
I use the plug in light timers to give the house a different look each day. Not sure how effective it is but it makes me feel better to do it.
Turn the water completely off. One home in our neighborhood was recently devastated by a leak when the folks were gone. No way to tell it was happening on the inside.
Cant help with the mail thing but I will see what folks say and learn with you.
Have a great time.
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06-17-2014, 01:35 PM
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Senior Member
Thor Owners Club
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 2,893
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Check with you insurer to see if there is a policy change required if the home is unoccupied for a period of time.
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06-17-2014, 03:25 PM
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Senior Member
Fleetwood Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Fair Play, SC
Posts: 986
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We too turn the water main off when leaving on any trip no matter how short. Also, most if not all utility companies have gone paperless with their bills. Since we do all our banking and bill paying online, i can pay them anywhere.
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06-17-2014, 03:25 PM
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Community Moderator
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
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06-17-2014, 04:12 PM
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Senior Member
Tiffin Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Pensacola, Florida
Posts: 5,173
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Welcome. Glad to have you aboard.
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2006 Tiffin Phaeton - 2011 Cadillac SRX
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06-17-2014, 04:24 PM
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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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Good luck with your plans.
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06-17-2014, 06:07 PM
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Senior Member/RVM #90
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Columbus, MS
Posts: 54,768
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Hi folks! Welcome to IRV2! We're glad you joined the bunch! 
Good luck, happy trails, and God bless!  
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2002 Monaco Windsor 40PBT, 2013 Honda CRV AWD
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06-17-2014, 06:33 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 847
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Welcome to the irv2 gang! Glad you decided to join.
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06-17-2014, 06:59 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: At various Florida State Parks.
Posts: 967
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Welcome to the Forum and we hope you have many wonderful camping adventures.
Best of luck Also check out the fulltiming section. It should help with some answers.
Happy RV'ing
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2005 Newmar Dutch Star 3810, Spartan with CAT7
2013 Honda Fit
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06-18-2014, 05:03 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... 
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06-18-2014, 05:05 AM
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Junior Member
Tiffin Owners Club
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: North Augusta, SC
Posts: 18
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Thank you all for your suggestions and comments...I will definitely checkout the full-timing section.
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06-18-2014, 05:11 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: https://binged.it/1KdDqKO
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howdy
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06-18-2014, 05:35 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Ogden Utah
Posts: 337
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Greetings and welcome to the forum.
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