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Old 12-15-2021, 10:21 PM   #1
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Started my new full time RV life recently. Just me and my dog, Elvis. Got divorced so decided to sell the house buy a class A mobile home and begin life on road. Loved camping but had never even been in an RV before buying, so learning as I go.

Still work during the week so drive on weekends and park during week. Love everything about it so far (finished a 60 day trial run from NY to Naples FL with stops along the way). The most difficult part is finding sites with wireless that allows me to work. Any thought or help there would be appreciated.

Also Learning that advance planning, more than a year in advance seems to be a must if I want to hit the national parks in good weather. I only have a motorcycle on a lift as my vehicle other than The Rig and want follow the warm weather.

I plan to travel from October to May and stay in a seasonal spot in NY during the summer months.

I’ll be staying in AZ near Yuma for 2 months starting in January and one month in San Diego before heading back to NY.

Sorry for the long note but any pointers, reading, thoughts are greatly appreciated.

Looking forward to seeing our beautiful country, meeting great folks and hiking interesting spots with my pup.

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Welcome to the group from Wildwood, Fl. at the Thousand Trails' Three Flags Park, for now. On February 1st we will be in Goodyear for 2 months before we start hitting the road again.
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We are glad you joined us. Congratulations on your decision to go FT and enter this exciting lifestyle. There is a wealth of RV info available to you here just by asking. Browse the forums that interest you and don't be afraid to ask questions as our members like to help when they can.

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The most difficult part is finding sites with wireless that allows me to work. Any thought or help there would be appreciated.

Thx,
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As noted, provide your own internet service if you depend on it. A good resource is: https://www.rvmobileinternet.com/

Not FT yet, but will be in Gila Bend, just down the street from you for Jan.

For Elvis, critters are different in Yuma. Snakes, scorpions, coyotes, tarantulas, cacti…..and most National Parks either don’t allow, or very much restrict dogs on trails. An app like AllTrails will allow you to search for dog friendly hikes.
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Started my new full time RV life recently. Just me and my dog, Elvis. Got divorced so decided to sell the house buy a class A mobile home and begin life on road. Loved camping but had never even been in an RV before buying, so learning as I go.

Still work during the week so drive on weekends and park during week. Love everything about it so far (finished a 60 day trial run from NY to Naples FL with stops along the way). The most difficult part is finding sites with wireless that allows me to work. Any thought or help there would be appreciated.

Also Learning that advance planning, more than a year in advance seems to be a must if I want to hit the national parks in good weather. I only have a motorcycle on a lift as my vehicle other than The Rig and want follow the warm weather.

I plan to travel from October to May and stay in a seasonal spot in NY during the summer months.

I’ll be staying in AZ near Yuma for 2 months starting in January and one month in San Diego before heading back to NY.

Sorry for the long note but any pointers, reading, thoughts are greatly appreciated.

Looking forward to seeing our beautiful country, meeting great folks and hiking interesting spots with my pup.

Thx,
Steve
Sounds like you are enjoying the journey, Please post about what you expected vs what IS? adjustments? dealing with friends ect? thanks
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Hi ! Welcome to IRV2! We're sure glad you joined us!

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Welcome to the forum.

You are joining a good group of friends here with lots of good information to share. Read the various threads here and ask questions as they come up or add information if you can.

Good luck and enjoy the adventure!
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