Full-Timer by Choice or Not?

Ahavah · Joined: 21 Aug 2006 Posts: 11 Location: Wonderland Oregon

Just curious: how many people here "wanted" to become a full-timer because they loved the idea or love to camp...or were forced into full- timing because they lost their other home from some unfortunate event.
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tumbleturn · Joined: 19 Feb 2006 Posts: 289

You didn't have a choice for us wannabe full-timers.

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Ahavah · Joined: 21 Aug 2006 Posts: 11 Location: Wonderland Oregon

hitchup · Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2006 6:13 am Post subject:

It was definitely a choice for us. In fact, DH's employer actually pays him to take the RV fulltime on the road. It pays our expenses, plus I get to come along as his traveling companion. It definitely saves the company money over high motel, per diem and fuel reimbursement costs. He can be on his job 7 days a week vs the superintendent who leaves early on a Friday to go home every weekend.
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Bo Walker · Joined: 08 Nov 2005 Posts: 292 Location: Tallahassee, FL

Darn Hitchup, is your husband's employer hiring? That sounds ideal. We are trying to find a reason to go full-time.
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hitchup · Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2006 1:08 pm Post subject: Re:

Bo Walker · Joined: 08 Nov 2005 Posts: 292 Location: Tallahassee, FL

Very interesting. I am a building contractor but I don't want to work full-time all my life. I do residental home improvements/renovations and some commercial improvements/renovation. I did a 5-6 month renovation job in Pensacola last year but I usually work closer to home (Tallahassee). I have a local business, Walker Construction. Do I know you? Do you know me?
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hitchup · Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 5:26 am Post subject:

Probably no to both questions. But sent you a PM with a few more details.
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dogparks-n-brewpubs · Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2006 6:20 am Post subject: Evicted by Ivan

My wife and lost our residence to Hurricane Ivan and bought a motorhome to live in, but we love it and always wanted to do it. I am a freelance designer/photographer and can work from anywhere with an internet connection. But now I'm confused what full-timing means. Does full-timing = living in an RV full-time, or full-time = full-time traveling? In my opinion, you need to be full-time traveling or else it is pretty much just living in a trailer. You are not experiencing anything different unless you travel and explore. Same thing with the people who leave their house up north and move to Florida and by a fifth wheel and live in it but NEVER move! That is not full-timing in my opinion. What do others think?
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Adrienne · Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2006 8:52 am Post subject:

IMHO, a full-timer is someone who lives in their RV as their sole residence and travels. Traveling might not be daily or even weekly, but the option to travel is always there. For example, I'm based in northern California right now workamping at an RV park. However, I travel locally as well as regionally to RV conventions, weekend camping with RV groups or other gatherings. I need internet connectivity since I work every day taking care of the forums, so I usually don't boondock too far away from a signal.
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hitchup · Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2006 9:57 am Post subject:

Adrienne: Randy says the same thing on every forum he finds Exclamation

He's one of those Hit & Run guys.

Too much negativity & it will eventually affect his Karma. Shocked

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dogparks-n-brewpubs · Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2006 4:11 pm Post subject: How Am I Hit and Run

I post topics that people will discuss, other than posts like "Where can I park for free?" or "What coach should I buy so that I can get the most out of my $200,000?" I will debate anything as long as you want. I am just trying to see what others think the meaning of full-timing is. And I think travel MUST be a requirement.
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retired06 · Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 12:41 pm Post subject: Re: How Am I Hit and Run

drifus · Joined: 14 Nov 2006 Posts: 5 Location: KC for now

We have full-timed for over a year now. Actually we call it work-timing since we both work. We chose this due to my job and the fact that she has skills to work at different jobs. Yes we miss our 113 year-old Victorian house, etc. For me I was immediately happy as I have wanted to do this for 32 years. She became comfortable after 6 months.

islandnomad · Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2007 12:54 pm Post subject:

Our situation doesn't fit into the categories either. We sold our big house and all the furnishings in search of a simpler life. And we got it! Very Happy

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