How do you cope with coming in from the road to care for loved ones?

Everyone’s situation is different. One of our mothers had been happily living in an assisted-living apartment. We kept regular phone contact with her when out of area, and made frequent visits when in the area. Then one day, we received a phone call from the facility management demanding we come and move Ruby for her, ‘Failure to cooperate with the staff.’ What we found was appalling: Rather than being deliberately stubborn, the poor woman had suffered an extreme response to a previously unknown brain tumor. We spent six weeks of back-and-forth driving until the inoperable tumor claimed her life.

For others, like the couple whose experience tops our story, have a much longer running scenario. For them, going off the road seemed their only choice. But do you give up your rig, move in with mom or dad? Buy or rent a house, take them in? Try and live in the RV all together?

RVers who’ve tried moving an ill relative into their rig have commented that it often doesn’t work. First off, the space is often just too close for three folks to live in peace. And if the health issue is one of a mental problem, dementia for example, taking your loved one out of their familiar territory may simply increase the symptoms that much more.

Several have commented that where possible, moving the RV onto the loved one’s property and continuing to live in the rig, with the loved one staying in their home, has proved a Godsend. While zoning and government regulations may cause a problem, sometimes local authorities have been known to grant temporary waivers to allow a caregiver to live in an RV where they might otherwise be prohibited.

Caring for an ailing loved one takes a physical, mental, and emotional toll. As difficult as it is to ‘let go,’ as a caregiver you need a break. In a story on caregiving in Awake! magazine, those in caregiving roles spoke up about their experiences. We found this comment to the point: Said Maria, “Periodically, I needed to be ‘let off the hook’ and to have someone else take over the care for a while.” Joan, who cares for her husband who has Alzheimer’s disease, is of the same opinion. “One of our greatest needs,” she notes, “is to have time off now and then.”

Where do you get the time off? Call on other relatives and friends. Just getting out of the situation for a few hours can relive the stress immeasurably. One RVing couple said they found the ability to take their rig to a nearby park for a weekend made their situation so much easier to cope with. It’s inexpensive, easy, and if you’re feeling the guilt that so many caregivers feel when taking time off, you’ll at least know you’ll be close at hand if you’re really needed.

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DVD: Extended and Full-time RV Travel

RV experts Joe and Vicki Kieva show RVers who plan to travel much or all of the time how to successfully live a life on the RV road. Learn more or order.

Extend your water supply while boondocking

With solar panels and perhaps a wind generator, conservative boondockers never have to replenish fuel for the generator. But unless they can tap into a stream or other water supply, all boondockers need to refill the water tank periodically. Read how two fulltimers with a fifth-wheel have made that task much more efficient. Click here.

Motorhome conversion cuts fuel costs

Imagine fulltiming in a diesel-powered motorhome whose fuel costs a fraction of what most people pay at the pump. Some fulltimers are doing it. Read about a motorhome with both engine and generator converted to operate on vegetable oil and view a video of a family RV trip in such an RV. Click here.

Support Your RV Lifestyle

This is an excellent resource of how to travel by RV and earn an income as you go. If you work as you travel or want to, this book will be very helpful. Learn more.

Good Stuff from the Good Sam Club

Join the Club: $19 a year . Save on camping fees plus free RV magazine.

Continuing Service Plan: No More Major Repair Bills! Get a Fast Quote.

RV Emergency Road Service: Special Low Rate! Join Today.

Fulltimer workcampers: Iowa needs camp hosts

Despite the recent flooding in many parts of Iowa, the state needs a number of camp hosts for the summer season. If you’re interested in workcamping in the Midwest as a camp host, click here for more information.

Stop the Shaking!

with the

Steadyfast Trailer Stabilizing System
Performance, quality, and ease of use makes Steadyfast the most effective fifth wheel and travel trailer stabilizing system. Learn more here.

Latest RV recalls

Each month we list the latest recalls of RVs at RVtravel.com. Here are the most recent ones:May — April — March — February — January – December — November — October — September

The Digital RV

Learn everything “digital” as it relates to an RVer: Connecting to the internet, enjoying a stereo system that weighs ounces, managing digital photos and more.

Life in the slow lane getting easier for RVers

Do you, like many fulltimers, drive at a reduced speed from one destination to another to save fuel? Although that practice is economically and ecologically sound, it’s controversial because some drivers think it’s inconsiderate and unsafe. But there’s some good news for slower RV drivers. Read blogger Bess McBride’s interesting musings on this subject. Click here.

Add this useful hooking system to your RV

Hooks are useful in every fulltimer’s rig for a variety of purposes. In fact, we never seem to have enough of them. Here is another clever idea for incorporating hooks into your RV. Click here.

Complete Guide to Full-Time RVing

Thinking of becoming a full-time RVer? This is THE guide about how to do it. From dreaming about the lifestyle to living it, this fabulous resource has all the answers. And more!

In the Forums

Wind turbine

Has anyone ever come across a coach with a small, about 200W, wind turbine setup? It seems to me that would be easy to rig on a telescopic pole, and along with about 200W solar should help out while dry camping.

Frugal RVing? Tell us how

This section “Frugal RVing” could be a very helpful section. I always check to see if anyone has a good idea on saving and making things work better and more economical. Saving and avoiding excess expense is very important to working as well as retired RVers. Hopefully readers will take a start commenting more on the varying subjects related to this section.

What affects MPG the most?

I’m driving from TX to MD this summer and trying to determine if I should leave my TOAD at home to save some $$$$$. Bottom Line: What affects the MPG the most? I’ve heard wind and hills are the big killers for MPG. Towing a TOAD doesn’t affect MPG that much. I have a 36′ Class A gas engine. Of course this all depends on your driving style but in determining whether or not to bring the TOAD, that would be insignificant; same driving style for either option…same driver. In my trip this summer, I will only “really” need an extra vehicle for about 3 days and would consider renting instead of the TOAD. What are your thoughts on this?

Camp Hosting USA: Your Guide to State Park Volunteering

Learn what you need to know to become a camphost at a state park. Thousands of RVers do it. Here’s how to join the crowd — no matter what state or park you choose. Learn more or order.

eBooks: INSTANT READING!

With eBooks you don’t have to wait to read your book. Just place your order and your eBook will be delivered almost instantly to your email inbox. You can be reading it moments later. All these eBooks are written by RV experts and delivered instantly in PDF format.

Buying an RV the Smart Way
I Have A Convection Oven in My RV. Now What?
The ABCs of Pop Up Campers
Boondocking Tips - More Fun Without Hookups
Complete Guide to Dinghy Towing
The Woman’s Guide to Solo RVing
A Collection of RV Tips
ABCs of RVing
RV Awning Use and Care
RV Care and Maintenance
Deep Cycle Battery Care and Maintenance
RV Safety Features, Tips and Tricks
The 3 Primary Systems of an RV: LP Gas, Water & Electricity
Trailer Towing, Weights, Hitchwork and Backing
RV Check-List

Coachmen offering huge rebates!

If you’re in the market for a new RV, it’s a buyer’s market. And you should see the whopper rebates you can get right now on the purchase of a new Coachmen motorhome or trailer — up to $5,000. Check out the special Coachmenomic Stimulus Rebate and how you can pick up an amazing deal - and then get a big fat rebate check to boot! Learn more.

Find a base camp in a city with limited RV parks

Don’t despair if you want to explore a new city but can’t find a conveniently located RV park nearby. Many metropolitan areas offer RV sites in a facility you might not think to investigate. Click here, and watch the included video of one such metropolitan facility.

Listen to an interview of a workcamping expert

Thinking about doing some workcamping to help sustain your fulltiming? Here’s your chance to listen to a radio interview of RV workcamping guru Jaimie Hall-Bruzenak, author of the popular book “Support your RV Lifestyle! An Insider’s Guide to Working on the Road.” In the interview, Jaimie provides lots of valuable information and tips. Click here.

RV Retirement

Anyone who is close to retirement or who recently retired and is planning to spend all or part of their time traveling with an RV will find much useful information here.

What! An RV-friendly bureaucrat?

One of the very few downsides of fulltiming is dealing with government officials about licenses and other documentation. So many officials have an inflexible attitude and just don’t understand the special circumstances of fulltime RVers. That’s why this article will make you smile! Click here.

Old fable has an important lesson for fulltimers

Fables were written long ago, but they’re timeless because their morals apply perfectly well to modern life. Here’s one that’s especially pertinent to fulltimers. Click here.

Books and DVDs
of special interest to fulltimers

U.S. Military Campgrounds Directory on CD
DVD: Extended and Full-time RVing
Support Your RV Lifestyle
Fifth Wheel Bible
DVD: Fulltiming, The Documentary

Trying to sell your RV?

Let RVUSA.com introduce you to the person who wants to buy it. Sell Your RV on RVUSA.com and their network of 60+ manufacturer/model specific websites for just $49.95 for a 6-month listing. With over 1.8 million visitors per month who perform over 250,000 RV Searches for their next RV - you’ll get impressive results.

RV Travel Blogs: Good reading!

Fulltime RVer
If you’re a fulltime RVer or plan to be someday, then stop by for the latest news and information about fulltiming.

Great RV Stuff
The latest neat RV stuff in this always fascinating blog. Gizmos and gadgets that might even make your RVing more enjoyable.

Working on the RV Road
Get up-to-date about news and information about earning income while RVing.

Boondocking
Do you use your RV away from utilities? Here you’ll pick up tips on how to do it, and learn about some great places to boondock.

RVing Quartzsite
“RV Snowbird Central” for the winter season, home of huge gem shows and flea markets and the land of free camping on government lands.

RV Short Stops
Our RVtravel.com blogger’s favorite places to visit in their RVs — Great suggestions for places to visit on your own travels.

RVs in the News
“Concentrated RV news.” Practical, useful, and fun news on recreational vehicle issues. Always be up to date.

Casino RV Camping
Learn about casino RV parks, freebie camping, and great deals on gaming and dining for RVers who visit.

Eco RVing
Greener ways to hit the road.

See the complete lineup of RV Travel blogs

FulltimeRVer.com staff

Editor and Publisher: Chuck Woodbury. Contributors: Russ and Tina De Maris, Gerry Bruder, Jim Twamley, Jaimie Hall. Forum Administrator: Adrienne Kristine. Office Manager: Jody Allcott. Fulfillment Manager: Erin Hanson. Web Operations Guru: Zoey Platt. Clapper/Loader: Emily Woodbury. Stress Relief: Mikey the slinky dog.

The best source for information about Workamping

Workamper News is far and away the very best resource for finding a job while living and/or traveling with an RV. No other service comes even close to Workamper News in helping RVers find jobs! Learn more.

Buy or sell at America’s largest RV consignment dealer

Buy or sell an RV from America’s largest consignment RV dealer — PPL Motorhomes . Read all about it.

Books and DVDs about Fulltime RVing

Largest selection in the World.

Did you miss last issue’s edition of this newsletter?

Read it here.

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Bella Terra
The gulf coast’s first 5-star master planned RV Resort

Five minutes away from the beautiful sugar-white sands of the Gulf of Mexico, Bella Terra is poised to set the standard for outdoor RV resorts. Download your free brochure and see for yourself.

No, none of that for him. Simply fire up the old computer, log onto a secure web site, and with a few pecks on the keyboard and a $25 charge against a credit or debit card, he was good to go. However, in sniffing around the the dark corners of the state’s website, he came away glad he wasn’t applying for a new driver’s license for the first time as a fulltimer.

Under the Homeland Security Act, everything has tightened up. What do you mean, don’t have a utility bill for proof of residency? And yes, you must have a valid street address (to be verified against a postal service database). Happily the site didn’t indicate that applicants would have to provide proof of birth marks or moles in delicate body locations . . .

Surprisingly though, one RV fulltimer, commenting on the Escapee’s Club fulltimers’ forum mentioned a rather pleasant experience they had with that same state. The couple recently sold their stix and brix home and took to the road. All their mail is handled through a ‘mail drop facility,’ and they were afraid they didn’t have the required documentation to obtain license renewals. With intestinal fortitude that exceeds that of many, they penned a letter to the licensing department, pleading their case. The response they received was refreshing:

“Thank you for your inquiry. Since this is a renewal for both you and your wife, we do not require you to prove your address with documentation. We also allow some flexibility for RVing. Please don’t be too concerned. When you return to Washington this summer and set up temporary residence at an RV park you can provide to us their address and a valid mailing address for you. We will verify the address to make sure it is a valid USPS address and you will be good to go. It would not hurt to bring your lease agreement from the park, a business card from them, as well, and your RV’s registration and of course your licenses. Never can be too sure. Happy traveling and see you soon!”

This from a bureaucrat? Hang onto that letter folks. Having worked for that self-same agency some years back, this letter from ‘the old outfit’ just doesn’t fit the mold I was squeezed into. But more power to ‘em. Maybe all the states will adopt a friendly attitude toward fulltimers.

The CNN columnist did a little looking and said that in his analysis, going on the road could have some distinct advantages, and few downturns. Some of the comments are of interest to those looking at fulltiming, or who’ve already made the transition.

First, there’s always the question of “residency.” If you’re a fulltimer, what is your state of residence for tax purposes. A certified financial planner brought in to answer the reader’s question had this to say: “Vehicle registration is one factor the IRS uses to fix your legal residence. Even if you drive your RV across the country, registering it in Florida will make you a resident. Just remember to return when it’s time to have the RV inspected.”

For the reader, this makes a great deal of sense, after all, Florida has no state income tax.

Since the RV would become the reader’s residence, the financial planner suggests that the “home office deduction” would apply for income tax purposes; and like the mortgage interest deduction on a “stix and brix” home, the finance charges on the RV would likewise be deductable.

Complete Guide to Full-Time RVing

Thinking of becoming a full-time RVer? This is THE guide about how to do it. From dreaming about the lifestyle to living it, this fabulous resource has all the answers. Learn more or order

Fulltimers use their RV for home, office and travel

For many RVers, the dream life is living aboard their RV fulltime and supporting themselves by working from an office in their unit as they travel. Read a profile of two fulltimers who are doing just that. Click here.

Watch out for this Internet job-hunting risk

As you know, using the Internet incurs certain security risks, and sites devoted to job-hunting aren’t immune. So if you’re searching online for a seasonal job this summer, watch out for the bad guys. Details.

An Introduction to Full-Time RVing

This should be every prospective full-time RVer’s starting point in learning about living full time in an RV. Author Gaylord Maxwell is one of the most highly respected RV writers in America. Learn more or order

Good Stuff from the Good Sam Club

Join the Club: $19 a year . Save on camping fees plus free RV magazine.

Continuing Service Plan: No More Major Repair Bills! Get a Fast Quote.

RV Emergency Road Service: Special Low Rate! Join Today.

Find a free or inexpensive site to dry-camp

RVers interesting in saving money for fuel by dry-camping instead of staying at RV parks have an invaluable resource at http://freecampgrounds.com/. Just click on the state you’re RVing in and read the choices, posted by your fellow RVers. At the website you can also tell others about a free or nearly free overnight area you found.

Are you ready to start your own road business?

Workamping isn’t the only option for fulltimers who must make money to support themselves on the road. Why not free yourself from rules imposed by others and operate your own business? These days, the Internet makes it easier than ever. But do you have what it takes? Read on.

Stop the Shaking!

with the

Steadyfast Trailer Stabilizing System
Performance, quality, and ease of use makes Steadyfastthe most effective fifth wheel and travel trailer stabilizing system. Learn more here.

Latest RV recalls

Each month we list the latest recalls of RVs at RVtravel.com. Here are the most recent ones:May — April — March — February — January – December — November — October — September

Retirement Places Rated

This is the bestselling guide to the best places to retire in the USA and will be helpful not only to retires in general, but RVers who plan to live or homebase in a new area. Learn more or order

Life on Wheels: a school for fulltimers

For RVers planning to become fulltimers, there’s no better place to learn the ropes than at a Life on Wheels conference. There you’ll attend seminars on all aspects of RVing given by recognized experts. Here’s the LOW schedule for this summer.

The perfect city for year-round workampers

Some fulltimers who workamp have to drive hundreds or even thousands of miles from job to job. At today’s fuel prices, that hurts the bottom line. Yet, what workamper wants to stick around up north when winter arrives or down south in the summer? Here’s one city where you can work and live comfortably all year long. Click here.

2008 Selecting An RV Home Base

For anyone considering the fulltime RV lifestyle, a state to establish a home base can be vitally important. For these RVers, this book from the editors of Trailer Life and Motorhome Magazines is a “must-have” planning tool for selecting a state to call “home.” Among the most important issues for RVers are taxes and RV fees. Which states have the best income tax advantages? Which states offer the best rates on RV registration? The fact is, picking the wrong state to establish an official residence could result in spending thousands of dollars a year that could be saved by establishing a home base elsewhere. Learn more or order

In the Forums

Living costs: full-timing versus stick house

I am hoping somebody can prove me wrong here. Currently, I live in a “stick” house (condo) and just RV recreationally. I did full-time for about 8 months when I was “between houses” and it’s a good alternative! Now I was seriously considering selling my condo next summer and full-timing again. I wanted to justify it by proving it was “cheaper.” The savings for me were not that significant. Basically, you just replace one cost with another. hope someone proves me wrong. But I do believe we can make a blanket statement that it won’t be more expensive than a stick house–unless you buy a gazillion dollar RV.

WTB: generator for 5th wheel

Living here in south Florida during the hurricane season means possibly losing power for lengthy periods of time. I’m looking for information on what model generator to buy so that I can use my 27.5′ 5th wheel, A/C and all in the event we lose power to the house. I’m new to RVing, we use our 5er often, and could really use some good info.

With the increase of gas prices…

What are ways you use to decrease your fuel consumption? (or considering). I’m thinking about changing to a cold air intake with a K&N filter.

Choose Mexico for Retirement

This insiders’ look at Mexico discusses travel and retirement opportunities available in the country “next door.” With information on real estate investments, resources, culture, medical care, and business opportunities, this guide is suitable for travelers, retirees, and investors alike. Learn more or order

eBooks: INSTANT READING!

With eBooks you don’t have to wait to read your book. Just place your order and your eBook will be delivered almost instantly to your email inbox. You can be reading it moments later. All these eBooks are written by RV experts and delivered instantly in PDF format.

Buying an RV the Smart Way
I Have A Convection Oven in My RV. Now What?
The ABCs of Pop Up Campers
Boondocking Tips - More Fun Without Hookups
Complete Guide to Dinghy Towing
The Woman’s Guide to Solo RVing
A Collection of RV Tips
ABCs of RVing
RV Awning Use and Care
RV Care and Maintenance
Deep Cycle Battery Care and Maintenance
RV Safety Features, Tips and Tricks
The 3 Primary Systems of an RV: LP Gas, Water & Electricity
Trailer Towing, Weights, Hitchwork and Backing
RV Check-List

Coachmen offering huge rebates!

If you’re in the market for a new RV, it’s a buyer’s market. And you should see the whopper rebates you can get right now on the purchase of a new Coachmen motorhome or trailer — up to $5,000. Check out the special Coachmenomic Stimulus Rebate and how you can pick up an amazing deal - and then get a big fat rebate check to boot! Learn more.

Be vigilant for this new road risk

The high cost of motor fuel is creating an unexpected danger on the highway. Read this report to see why you should be extra careful when RVing between destinations these days.

Check out Arkansas for a neat experience

Arkansas doesn’t appear very high on lists of popular destinations, but it’s got a lot to offer fulltimers who are looking for something different. In this two-part series, fulltimer Jim Twamley explains why Arkansas is worth a visit. The second article includes a video. Article 1. Article 2.

DVD: Fulltiming, The Documentary

Thinking of going full-time? This 90-minute DVD will answer your questions about how to do it. Host Larry Wood interviews full-time RVers and experts. Superb! Learn more or order

Conflict: you and a fellow workamper don’t get along

In your career did you ever have a coworker you just didn’t get along with? We all have. That can happen in a workamping job, too. Blogger and fulltimer Bess McBride has that awkward, stressful problem at her current workamping stint at Glacier National Park. Read her thoughts on the situation.

Another store to consider for a free overnight stay

Wal-Mart is only one large chain store that allows RVers to park overnight in its lot. Here’s another one worth considering. Be sure to follow the proper protocol — ask permission from the store manager (if appropriate, mention that you plan to shop there) and be a courteous, clean, quiet guest. Which store? Take a look.

Books and DVDs
of special interest to fulltimers

U.S. Military Campgrounds Directory on CD
DVD: Extended and Full-time RVing
Support Your RV Lifestyle
Fifth Wheel Bible
DVD: Fulltiming, The Documentary

Trying to sell your RV?

Let RVUSA.com introduce you to the person who wants to buy it. Sell Your RV on RVUSA.com and their network of 60+ manufacturer/model specific websites for just $49.95 for a 6-month listing. With over 1.8 million visitors per month who perform over 250,000 RV Searches for their next RV - you’ll get impressive results.

RV Travel Blogs: Good reading!

Fulltime RVer
If you’re a fulltime RVer or plan to be someday, then stop by for the latest news and information about fulltiming.

Great RV Stuff
The latest neat RV stuff in this always fascinating blog. Gizmos and gadgets that might even make your RVing more enjoyable.

Working on the RV Road
Get up-to-date about news and information about earning income while RVing.

Boondocking
Do you use your RV away from utilities? Here you’ll pick up tips on how to do it, and learn about some great places to boondock.

RVing Quartzsite
“RV Snowbird Central” for the winter season, home of huge gem shows and flea markets and the land of free camping on government lands.

RV Short Stops
Our RVtravel.com blogger’s favorite places to visit in their RVs — Great suggestions for places to visit on your own travels.

RVs in the News
“Concentrated RV news.” Practical, useful, and fun news on recreational vehicle issues. Always be up to date.

Casino RV Camping
Learn about casino RV parks, freebie camping, and great deals on gaming and dining for RVers who visit.

Eco RVing
Greener ways to hit the road.

See the complete lineup of RV Travel blogs

FulltimeRVer.com staff

Editor and Publisher: Chuck Woodbury. Contributors: Russ and Tina De Maris, Gerry Bruder, Jim Twamley, Jaimie Hall. Forum Administrator: Adrienne Kristine. Office Manager: Jody Allcott. Fulfillment Manager: Erin Hanson. Web Operations Guru: Zoey Platt. Clapper/Loader: Emily Woodbury. Stress Relief: Mikey the slinky dog.

The best source for information about Workamping

Workamper News is far and away the very best resource for finding a job while living and/or traveling with an RV. No other service comes even close to Workamper News in helping RVers find jobs! Learn more.

Buy or sell at America’s largest RV consignment dealer

Buy or sell an RV from America’s largest consignment RV dealer — PPL Motorhomes . Read all about it.

Books and DVDs about Fulltime RVing

Largest selection in the World.

Did you miss last issue’s edition of this newsletter?

Read it here.

. . . And be sure to read the current issue of the RVtravel.com newsletter .

Bella Terra
The gulf coast’s first 5-star master planned RV Resort

Five minutes away from the beautiful sugar-white sands of the Gulf of Mexico, Bella Terra is poised to set the standard for outdoor RV resorts. Download your free brochure and see for yourself.

The Buckeye state is seeking several folks (or couples) who could handle camp hosting positions. There may be miles and miles of corn and soybeans, but there are pockets of natural beauty tucked in here and there throughout the state.

Several of those “pockets” need your help. Drag out your maps, here’s the list: Lacey-Keosauqua in Van Buren County, Green Valley in Union County, Lake Ahquabi in Warren County, Maquoketa Caves in Jackson County, Pleasant Creek in Linn County and Stephens State Forest in Lucas County

Camp hosting season typically lasts until the end of September. But for more specifics, contact Elizabeth Gull at (515) 281-0806.

Photo: Honey Creek State Park, courtesy Iowa DNR

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Live Your Road Trip Dream

Have you always dreamed of taking that long trip but didn’t know how to “get it all together” to make it happen? How often have you thought “if only I knew where to start” on the planning process? This New Second Edition of “Live Your Road Trip Dream: Travel for a year for the cost of staying home” with it’s expanded and updated information will move you from the “dreaming” to the “doing” to live your idea of the perfect road trip dream. Learn more or order

Retire early and hit the road: how one couple did it

Most of us have to wait till we’re well into middle-age before we can transition from occasional RVers to fulltimers. But here’s a couple who retired in their late 30s for a life on the road. How did they manage it? They tell their story on their website. For a link, click here.

Manage your mail with this efficient service

Many fulltimers use a mail-forwarding program. Some services, of course, are better than others. Here’s one with some features that will benefit both you and the environment. Click here.

RV Retirement

Ah, retirement dreams! Many of us look forward to that time of life when we won’t have to report to work every day, when we can kick back, relax and enjoy “the good life.” Anyone who is close to retirement and is planning to spend all or part of their time traveling with an RV will find much useful information in this book. Learn more or order

Good Stuff from the Good Sam Club

Join the Club: $19 a year . Save on camping fees plus free RV magazine.

Continuing Service Plan: No More Major Repair Bills! Get a Fast Quote.

RV Emergency Road Service: Special Low Rate! Join Today.

Take a safety trip from your fellow truckers

RVers and truckers both operate large, heavy vehicles. That means that in many cases a practice appropriate for a trucker is also appropriate for an RVer. Do you follow this common trucker’s practice? You’ll be safer if you do. Click here.

Do you have enough time as a fulltimer?

Time. How come we never seem to have enough of it? Weekend RVers looking forward to fulltiming assume they’ll have a lot more time once they switch to a life on the road, but many of us find the days are just as full as when we worked 40 hours a week. In this post, RV romance blogger Bess McBride muses on time in her fulltiming travels. See if you share her impressions. Click here.

Latest RV recalls

Each month we list the latest recalls of RVs at RVtravel.com. Here are the most recent ones:April — March — February — January – December — November — October — September

Extended RV Travel

Extended RV travelers are those who spend weeks and even months traveling and living in their RV. Unlike weekend and vacation RVers, though, the extended RV traveler cannot just put their lives on hold while they are away from home, and then play catch-up when they return. Life goes on while they are on the road. Arrangements must be made to secure their home, receive their mail, pay their bills, and keep in touch with their friends and families. Extended RV travelers may also need to deal with obtaining medical care and getting their prescriptions refilled while thousands of miles from home. Learn more or order

Pollutant closes popular boondocking area in California

Fulltimers who are boondocking in California should check to make sure they’re not in the 48-square-mile area the Bureau of Land Management just shut down because of a serious pollution problem. Details.

Who says you can’t go fulltiming in a truck camper?

What? Fulltime in a truck camper? Yes, indeed. Meet a couple who are doing it. They tell you about their challenges and solutions and provide a record of their expenses, plus lots more. Click here.

Roadwork II: The RVers Ultimate Income Resource Guide

RVers looking to earn an income on the road, either full- or part-time, will find this book a terrific resource. The thick book goes well beyond the usual “how-to” advice (although it has plenty) to actually profile workampers and the employers who hire them. Through their shared experiences and tips for finding productive and profitable jobs on the road, this guide is a springboard for an RVer’s imagination and ingenuity in seeking income opportunities compatible with individual interests. Learn more or order

In the Forums

Selecting a home state for full-timers

Being a full-timer since 2003, and hanging around the MS Gulf Coast, I have yet to decide WHICH STATE is the best one to declare as “HOME” as I continue to live in a motorhome! I would love to read comments from other retired full-timers as to where and why they chose their state for home base.

A question for the snowbirds

Have you ever gone to or called an RV park to get reservations or to stay there and they had no spaces available? Did that irritate you? Were you bothered by it? The reason for the question was from trying to find a park to winter in last year and a lot of them were full. And it was irritating and kinda upset me that one cannot find places to stay.

RV lifestyle and visiting relatives

I hope this issue isn’t too off the wall. Do any of you have to deal with relatives you visit who don’t want you to stay in your RV and think it’s silly? This is a touchy subject in my family!

America’s Best Low-Tax Retirement Towns

It’s possible to save thousands of dollars a year in retirement by choosing a tax-friendly retirement town. Your state and local taxes will change if you move in retirement, probably to a greater degree than you’d ever imagine. Learn which towns’ taxes are lowest and which are the highest in this easy-to-use guide. Learn more or order

eBooks: INSTANT READING!

With eBooks you don’t have to wait to read your book. Just place your order and your eBook will be delivered almost instantly to your email inbox. You can be reading it moments later. All these eBooks are written by RV experts and delivered instantly in PDF format.

Buying an RV the Smart Way
I Have A Convection Oven in My RV. Now What?
The ABCs of Pop Up Campers
Boondocking Tips - More Fun Without Hookups
Complete Guide to Dinghy Towing
The Woman’s Guide to Solo RVing
A Collection of RV Tips
ABCs of RVing
RV Awning Use and Care
RV Care and Maintenance
Deep Cycle Battery Care and Maintenance
RV Safety Features, Tips and Tricks
The 3 Primary Systems of an RV: LP Gas, Water & Electricity
Trailer Towing, Weights, Hitchwork and Backing
RV Check-List

Coachmen offering huge rebates!

If you’re in the market for a new RV, it’s a buyer’s market. And you should see the whopper rebates you can get right now on the purchase of a new Coachmen motorhome or trailer — up to $5,000. Check out the special Coachmenomic Stimulus Rebate and how you can pick up an amazing deal - and then get a big fat rebate check to boot! Learn more.

The stars are in alignment at this workcamping position

For fulltimers who workcamp and enjoy both astronomy and archeology, this camp-hosting position is just about ideal. How could you ever be bored at this job? Read on.

Fulltimers know how to be green

Contrary to what some nonRVers believe, most fulltimers are very careful and thoughtful about the energy and resources they consume. This post has a link to an article that explains why they have to be. Click here.

Arizona In Your Future

This third edition of “Arizona in Your Future” is a comprehensive relocation guide to one of the fastest-growing states in America and the second most populous state in the West, after California. This book offers detailed information for relocating families, retirees, and RV snowbirds and other seasonal winter visitors. Covered are essentials such as climate, population trends, job opportunities, schooling, living costs, taxes, economic trends, medical facilities, and state laws…. Learn more or order

A free place to camp goes with a helping hand

Many fulltimers are on the lookout for free places to camp. Many others are interested in using at least some of their time to help others. Here’s an opportunity to satisfy both quests. Click here.

A tasty, nutritious soup from the RV Kitchen

Fulltimers love soup. It’s a year-round favorite, even on the warm days of summer. This variety from the RV Kitchen is nutritious as well as refreshing. We’re going to give it a try, and we hope you do, too. The recipe.

Books and DVDs
of special interest to fulltimers

U.S. Military Campgrounds Directory on CD
DVD: Extended and Full-time RVing
Support Your RV Lifestyle
Fifth Wheel Bible
DVD: Fulltiming, The Documentary

Trying to sell your RV?

Let RVUSA.com introduce you to the person who wants to buy it. Sell Your RV on RVUSA.com and their network of 60+ manufacturer/model specific websites for just $49.95 for a 6-month listing. With over 1.8 million visitors per month who perform over 250,000 RV Searches for their next RV - you’ll get impressive results.

RV Travel Blogs: Good reading!

Fulltime RVer
If you’re a fulltime RVer or plan to be someday, then stop by for the latest news and information about fulltiming.

Great RV Stuff
The latest neat RV stuff in this always fascinating blog. Gizmos and gadgets that might even make your RVing more enjoyable.

Working on the RV Road
Get up-to-date about news and information about earning income while RVing.

Boondocking
Do you use your RV away from utilities? Here you’ll pick up tips on how to do it, and learn about some great places to boondock.

RVing Quartzsite
“RV Snowbird Central” for the winter season, home of huge gem shows and flea markets and the land of free camping on government lands.

RV Short Stops
Our RVtravel.com blogger’s favorite places to visit in their RVs — Great suggestions for places to visit on your own travels.

RVs in the News
“Concentrated RV news.” Practical, useful, and fun news on recreational vehicle issues. Always be up to date.

Casino RV Camping
Learn about casino RV parks, freebie camping, and great deals on gaming and dining for RVers who visit.

Eco RVing
Greener ways to hit the road.

See the complete lineup of RV Travel blogs

FulltimeRVer.com staff

Editor and Publisher: Chuck Woodbury. Contributors: Russ and Tina De Maris, Gerry Bruder, Jim Twamley, Jaimie Hall. Forum Administrator: Adrienne Kristine. Office Manager: Jody Allcott. Fulfillment Manager: Erin Hanson. Web Operations Guru: Zoey Platt. Clapper/Loader: Emily Woodbury. Stress Relief: Mikey the slinky dog.

The best source for information about Workamping

Workamper News is far and away the very best resource for finding a job while living and/or traveling with an RV. No other service comes even close to Workamper News in helping RVers find jobs! Learn more.

Buy or sell at America’s largest RV consignment dealer

Buy or sell an RV from America’s largest consignment RV dealer — PPL Motorhomes . Read all about it.

Books and DVDs about Fulltime RVing

Largest selection in the World.

Did you miss last issue’s edition of this newsletter?

Read it here.

. . . And be sure to read the current issue of the RVtravel.com newsletter .

Bella Terra
The gulf coast’s first 5-star master planned RV Resort

Five minutes away from the beautiful sugar-white sands of the Gulf of Mexico, Bella Terra is poised to set the standard for outdoor RV resorts. Download your free brochure and see for yourself.

“We sold our home May 2007. With the mortgage, the property taxes, utilities, lawn care, storage, newspaper, maid, insurance, HOA fees, and maintenance we were averaging about $3000 a month. We both worked full-time and many of our weekends were cleaning up or maintaining the home. We were feeling stifled by the home. We wanted OUT!

“Most of the reason was that we found a new adventure, we became full-timers in an RV, in our case a Truck Camper. Much smaller than most RVs, it works for our purpose, because we are hardly in it, except to sleep and eat. Sasha works full-time, and I started volunteering at a National Park, so we do not have to pay for a living space, and our utilities are also paid for.”

It hasn’t been the smoothest road, but Sasha and Laura are getting the bugs worked out. In the process they’ve put together a rather definitive website of their life adventure. Many fulltime wannabes will be interested in the precise records of expenses the couple racks up in their fulltime lifestyle.

For example, what do you do with all that “stuff” when you close out your “sticks and bricks” home? For Laura and Sasha, the answer was on the Internet. Small stuff was old on E-Bay, and larger items that would be difficult to ship were sold on Craigslist. They also found that sometimes giving stuff away to charity was a better proposition than an outright sale. For example, CDs might fetch $1.50 in tax deductions where in the real-world they might not have been able to sell them at all.

How do they “make it” in the fulltiming world? Sasha is still holding down a fulltime job, planning ahead for early retirement. Laura stays with the rig and does a lot of camp hosting and other “volunteer” jobs that come with a free RV site. Who knows what the future holds–once Sasha’s done with the nine to five, you never know where you’ll find them. Meantime, Sasha uses a motorcycle for his daily commute.

The couple was recently interviewed by Truck Camper Magazine and the questions and answers read like a pattern for making your getway to the fulltime RV lifestyle. Check it out here.

Photo: truckcampermagazine.com

Published every two weeks. This issue’s email alert was sent to more than 25,000 RVers.

Interstate Travel Guide

Quickly and easily locate rest areas, welcome centers, scenic turnouts, including a list of Flying J Travel Plaza locations popular with RVers. The Interstate Travel Guide is packed with information and is one book every RV traveler should have tucked away in his or her glove box! Learn more.

Maybe a park model is right for you

Fulltime RVing doesn’t necessarily mean fairly constant travel. Many fulltimers spend the entire winter — and a good part of the fall and spring, as well — ensconced in a favorite spot where they can enjoy nice weather, make friends and enjoy a variety of activities. For such fulltimers, living in a park model rather than their trailer or motorhome is an option worth considering. Read why.

RV actor sounds like future fulltimer

Remember actor Jeff Daniels from the movie “RV?” Turns out he wasn’t just acting; he’s an enthusiastic RVer in real life. The way he talks about RVing convinces us that he’s a fulltimer in the making. Read more.

2008 Traveler’s Guide To The Firearm Laws of the 50 States

RVers who travel with a firearm may not know that what’s legal in their home state may be a felony in another. This guide explains the specific gun laws of every state. Learn more.

Fulltiming spirit spreads across generations

Sell your home and most of your stuff, pack the remainder in an RV and hit the road with your family for a grand adventure. That’s the fulltiming spirit, and it’s been gripping Americans ever since the days of the covered wagons. Read this fascinating account of a family’s fulltiming travels a generation ago.

Getting older? This fulltimer laughs it off

Most fulltimers are middle-aged or older, so if you’re a bit distressed about the physical effects of getting on in years, you’ve got lots of company. This humorous, down-to-earth account of aging by fulltimer Bess McBride will make you chuckle. Click here.

Good Stuff from the Good Sam Club

Join the Club: $19 a year . Save on camping fees plus free RV magazine.

Continuing Service Plan: No More Major Repair Bills! Get a Fast Quote.

RV Emergency Road Service: Special Low Rate! Join Today.

Utilize this resource to find a job on the road

If workcamping is part of your fulltiming program, make sure you check out this valuable job-hunting resource put together by the country’s most respected organization for seniors. Click here.

Latest RV recalls

Each month we list the latest recalls of RVs at RVtravel.com. Here are the most recent ones: March — February — January – December — November — October — September

An Essential resource for any fulltimer

2008 Selecting An RV Home Base

For fulltimers, which state to establish an official home base is critical. Among the most important issues for RVers are taxes and RV fees. Which states have the best income tax advantages? Which states offer the best rates on RV registration? This book is an essential planning tool. Learn more or order.

A handy reference book for casino-campers

Many casinos allow RVs to park for free overnight, a valuable dry-camping option for fulltimers trying to economize while traveling. Casinos also offer sumptuous buffets, entertainment shows and, of course, gaming. So if casino-camping is part of your RVing, you might want to add this book to your RV bookshelf.

Being handicapped no obstacle to fulltiming

Many companies, including some RV manufacturers, offer equipment, modifications or services that allow the handicapped to RV fulltime. In fact, disabled fulltimers just aren’t news anymore. This article contains a partial list of such companies. Others are out there, ready to help you get on the fulltime road. Click here.

Find Wal-Mart stores for FREE overnight stays

Let the 2007 Wal-Mart Locator be your guide to America’s favorite superstore. Hundreds of changes and updates, plus 100 new stores. This is the best resource for locating Wal-Mart stores (with driving directions), most of which allow free overnight RV stays in their parking lots. Our low price only $19.98. Learn more or order.

In the Forums

What constitutes a four-season RV (in Virginia)?

My wife and I are looking at purchasing an RV (either TT or FW) for use behind our business since we lived an hour away. We would like to make sure we have something to use all year long (four days a week). Any suggestions or things to look for that I need to keep in mind?

Texas residents establishing Montana LLC

Next year we will be going full-time RVing. We will be residents of Texas and would like to set up a Montana LLC to register our vehicles. Has anyone ever done that? Also we received the name of Action Services LLC and was wondering if anyone has done business with them?

What is boondocking and is solar a good power source?

I have heard the term boondocking. What’s it mean? How much power can solar provide an RV? Will it run 30 amp AC?

eBooks: INSTANT READING!

With eBooks you don’t have to wait to read your book. Just place your order and your eBook will be delivered almost instantly to your email inbox. You can be reading it moments later. All these eBooks are written by RV experts and delivered instantly in PDF format.

Buying an RV the Smart Way
I Have A Convection Oven in My RV. Now What?
The ABCs of Pop Up Campers
Boondocking Tips - More Fun Without Hookups
Complete Guide to Dinghy Towing
The Woman’s Guide to Solo RVing
A Collection of RV Tips
ABCs of RVing
RV Awning Use and Care
RV Care and Maintenance
Deep Cycle Battery Care and Maintenance
RV Safety Features, Tips and Tricks
The 3 Primary Systems of an RV: LP Gas, Water & Electricity
Trailer Towing, Weights, Hitchwork and Backing
RV Check-List

FMCA: The best club for motorhome owners

If you drive a motorhome you should join the Family Motor Coaching Association, the largest and best club exclusively for motorhome owners. Many benefits including rallies, local chapters and thick monthly magazine. Special new member price of $35. Click here to learn more or join.

Fulltiming with kids? You bet!

You don’t have to wait till the kids are grown and out of the house before you can start fulltiming. Here’s an article about a couple with four children who traveled around the country in an RV fulltime for a year and a half, before circumstances forced them to settle back down — at least for now. Read their interesting story.

DVD: RVing Alaska (with Joe and Vicki Kieva)

Learn everything you need to know about traveling by RV to and from Alaska via the Alaska Highway and the Alaska ferry. Essential viewing for Alaska-bound RVers. Learn more and buy yours now.

How to handle gaps in your workcamping resume

As you know fulltiming, like just about every aspect of life these days, is getting more expensive. Maybe you’ve decided to work a bit on the road so you can continue your RV lifestyle. But suppose you haven’t had a job for awhile; how do you explain the gap in your job history to a prospective employer? After all, many employers frown on applicants with a broken work record. Should you just fib on your resume? Read advice by a work-camping expert. Click here.

Motorsport circuit is a way of life for many fulltimers

Each season thousands of fulltimers follow their favorite motorsport from track to track. Many simply enjoy the races, while others help finance their RV lifestyle by working the events. Read more.

Books and DVDs
of special interest to fulltimers

U.S. Military Campgrounds Directory on CD
DVD: Extended and Full-time RVing
Support Your RV Lifestyle
Fifth Wheel Bible
DVD: Fulltiming, The Documentary

Trying to sell your RV?

Let RVUSA.com introduce you to the person who wants to buy it. Sell Your RV on RVUSA.com and their network of 60+ manufacturer/model specific websites for just $49.95 for a 6-month listing. With over 1.8 million visitors per month who perform over 250,000 RV Searches for their next RV - you’ll get impressive results.

RV Travel Blogs: Good reading!

Fulltime RVer
If you’re a fulltime RVer or plan to be someday, then stop by for the latest news and information about fulltiming.

Great RV Stuff
The latest neat RV stuff in this always fascinating blog. Gizmos and gadgets that might even make your RVing more enjoyable.

Working on the RV Road
Get up-to-date about news and information about earning income while RVing.

Boondocking
Do you use your RV away from utilities? Here you’ll pick up tips on how to do it, and learn about some great places to boondock.

RVing Quartzsite
“RV Snowbird Central” for the winter season, home of huge gem shows and flea markets and the land of free camping on government lands.

RV Short Stops
Our RVtravel.com blogger’s favorite places to visit in their RVs — Great suggestions for places to visit on your own travels.

RVs in the News
“Concentrated RV news.” Practical, useful, and fun news on recreational vehicle issues. Always be up to date.

Casino RV Camping
Learn about casino RV parks, freebie camping, and great deals on gaming and dining for RVers who visit.

Eco RVing
Greener ways to hit the road.

See the complete lineup of RV Travel blogs

FulltimeRVer.com staff

Editor and Publisher: Chuck Woodbury. Contributors: Russ and Tina De Maris, Gerry Bruder, Jim Twamley, Jaimie Hall. Forum Administrator: Adrienne Kristine. Office Manager: Jody Allcott. Fulfillment Manager: Erin Hanson. Web Operations Guru: Zoey Platt. Clapper/Loader: Emily Woodbury. Stress Relief: Mikey the slinky dog.

The best source for information about Workamping

Workamper News is far and away the very best resource for finding a job while living and/or traveling with an RV. No other service comes even close to Workamper News in helping RVers find jobs! Learn more.

Buy or sell at America’s largest RV consignment dealer

Buy or sell an RV from America’s largest consignment RV dealer — PPL Motorhomes . Read all about it.

Books and DVDs about Fulltime RVing

Largest selection in the World.

Did you miss last issue’s edition of this newsletter?

Read it here.

. . . And be sure to read the current issue of the RVtravel.com newsletter .

Bella Terra
The gulf coast’s first 5-star master planned RV Resort

Five minutes away from the beautiful sugar-white sands of the Gulf of Mexico, Bella Terra is poised to set the standard for outdoor RV resorts. Download your free brochure and see for yourself.

Published every two weeks. This issue’s email alert was sent to more than 25,000 RVers.

Just in!

Interstate Travel Guide

Quickly and easily locate rest areas, welcome centers, scenic turnouts, including a list of Flying J Travel Plaza locations popular with RVers. The Interstate Travel Guide is packed with information and is one book every RV traveler should have tucked away in his or her glove box! Learn more.

Watch out for the other guy on the road

No matter how careful you are when you’re RVing, it’s often the other guy who causes the trouble. Read this post by fulltimer Jim Twamley and you’ll probably think of several similar situations that confronted you. Click here.

Should you save money by forgoing health insurance?

Some fulltimers save money by going without health insurance. If you think self-insuring is worth the risk and that health insurance is just too darn expensive, this post might change your mind. Click here.

2008 Traveler’s Guide To The Firearm Laws of the 50 States

RVers who travel with a firearm may not know that what’s legal in their home state may be a felony in another. This guide explains the specific gun laws of every state. Learn more.

Fulltimers near end of multi-year mission

Wow! Talk about obsessions. This fulltiming couple is about to complete a goal that’s taken them 14 years. They’ve had fabulous experiences along the way. Read their story and see if you’d like to do something like this.

Watch out for this spring menace as you travel

Spring is the season for buds and flowers, and for many fulltimers it’s time to move from the southern states to summer hangouts farther north. Spring is also the season for thunderstorms, so as you travel watch out for those big black anvil-shaped clouds on the horizon. Here’s a quick refresher course on why you should avoid thunderstorms and what to do if an encounter seems unavoidable. Click here.

Good Stuff from the Good Sam Club

Join the Club: $19 a year . Save on camping fees plus free RV magazine.

Continuing Service Plan: No More Major Repair Bills! Get a Fast Quote.

RV Emergency Road Service: Special Low Rate! Join Today.

Great tips on using your RV’s awning

Think by now you know everything about using your RV’s awning? Perhaps, but watch this informative video anyway and you might pick up some tips you hadn’t heard before.

Latest RV recalls

Each month we list the latest recalls of RVs at RVtravel.com. Here are the most recent ones: March — February — January – December — November — October — September

An Essential resource for any fulltimer

2008 Selecting An RV Home Base

For fulltimers, which state to establish an official home base is critical. Among the most important issues for RVers are taxes and RV fees. Which states have the best income tax advantages? Which states offer the best rates on RV registration? This book is an essential planning tool. Learn more or order.

Got a romance novel in mind? Start writing

If you enjoy reading romance novels, why not try your hand at writing one? Perhaps you feel you’re not qualified, that romance writers are a special breed with different characteristics than the rest of us have. If that’s the case, you’ll find encouragement in this post by professional romance writer and fulltimer Bess McBride. Click here.

Find Wal-Mart stores for FREE overnight stays

Let the 2007 Wal-Mart Locator be your guide to America’s favorite superstore. Hundreds of changes and updates, plus 100 new stores. This is the best resource for locating Wal-Mart stores (with driving directions), most of which allow free overnight RV stays in their parking lots. Our low price only $19.98. Learn more or order.

In the Forums

Dutch oven cooking

We’re new to this board, but have been camping for 10 years or so. Anyone do any cooking with cast iron Dutch ovens? I discovered this great implement about 6 years ago and love it! Would like to share recipes if anyone has any good ones. I have 2, both are Lodges (only kind to get) and I think they are 12″ wide, one deep and one shallow. I think they’re 8 and 6 quart respectively.

Alaska

We’re planning a trip in July this year. Anybody out there got any good tales/tips on the trip? We leave from Vancouver. Is the ferry better to Juneau? Or the long drive up to Prince Rupert then on, or ferry from Vancouver Island to Prince Rupert?

Questions on toad

We have just purchased a 2004 40 ft Coachmen Sportscoach Elite and we are hoping to get into full-timing next year. Right now we are getting set up and are looking into getting a towable 4 wheel down vehicle. We are looking at a 2004 Saturn Vue AWD which I know is flat towable and a 2005 GMC Jimmy 4WD which I am not sure on. Does anyone know if the Jimmy is 4 wheel down towable? I have check the motorhome list and it does not list a 2005 Jimmy. Also, I have been doing some research and I think I would need a tow bar, base plate, safety cables, light system and brake system to be able to tow the vehicle. Is this all I would need, what would be the best product and where would I purchase these products? By the way we are currently living in Newfoundland, Canada so it may be better if I have some places in Canada to purchase the products.

eBooks: INSTANT READING!

With eBooks you don’t have to wait to read your book. Just place your order and your eBook will be delivered almost instantly to your email inbox. You can be reading it moments later. All these eBooks are written by RV experts and delivered instantly in PDF format.

Buying an RV the Smart Way
I Have A Convection Oven in My RV. Now What?
The ABCs of Pop Up Campers
Boondocking Tips - More Fun Without Hookups
Complete Guide to Dinghy Towing
The Woman’s Guide to Solo RVing
A Collection of RV Tips
ABCs of RVing
RV Awning Use and Care
RV Care and Maintenance
Deep Cycle Battery Care and Maintenance
RV Safety Features, Tips and Tricks
The 3 Primary Systems of an RV: LP Gas, Water & Electricity
Trailer Towing, Weights, Hitchwork and Backing
RV Check-List

FMCA: The best club for motorhome owners

If you drive a motorhome you should join the Family Motor Coaching Association, the largest and best club exclusively for motorhome owners. Many benefits including rallies, local chapters and thick monthly magazine. Special new member price of $35. Click here to learn more or join.

Consider Texas for your next winter escape

Summer is not far away, and before you know it the snow season will be just around the corner. It’s not too early to begin making your escape plans. If you usually spend the winter in southern California or Arizona, consider giving Texas a try. Read why.

Fulltimer describes travels with voice and blog

The fulltiming community is full of interesting, colorful people. Here’s one who both writes and broadcasts about her travels in a Class A motorhome. You’ll enjoy reading and hearing what she has to say. Click here.

DVD: RVing Alaska (with Joe and Vicki Kieva)

Learn everything you need to know about traveling by RV to and from Alaska via the Alaska Highway and the Alaska ferry. Essential viewing for Alaska-bound RVers. Learn more and buy yours now.

Workcampers: Did you file state income tax returns?

You remembered to file your federal income taxes back on April 15, but if you’re a workcamper did you also file a return for the states you worked in? You may have to file even if your home state doesn’t have an income tax. More info.

A volunteer project to remember

If you’ve ever dreamed about spending time on a fascinating volunteer project, these two RVers will make you envious as you imagine the photos and experiences they accumulated. Click here.

Books and DVDs
of special interest to fulltimers

U.S. Military Campgrounds Directory on CD
DVD: Extended and Full-time RVing
Support Your RV Lifestyle
Fifth Wheel Bible
DVD: Fulltiming, The Documentary

Trying to sell your RV?

Let RVUSA.com introduce you to the person who wants to buy