How to RV Fulltime

RV Freedom Now - How to RV Full-Time

The goal of RV Freedom Now is to help you make those all-important decisions
so that when you drive off into the sunset you can do so knowing that
everything will run like clockwork in your new life....

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Both of you should be able to drive

We had a personal experience that gave us new perspectives. I have always been the principle driver but my wife did learn to drive the Rig. We travel and do art shows six months out of the year.Between shows we were at Maggie Valley N.C. when the Heart Attack hit. Being American Indians we went to Cherokee N.C. to the Indian Hospital, she drove. During the night things got worse and I was sent by ambulance to Asheville, about 50 miles away. She was on her own to get the motorhome there. After the stint - 2 of our kids flew out to help get us back out west. They hooked up the cargo trailer and she drove all the way home. She did an excellent job despite the construction in Knoxville and Memphis. She not only saved my life but saved the day as well. Important 2nd Driver? You Decide. "You are where you are from the choices that you make."

89A on the way to Quartzsite

Alright I'm no Robin Williams (didn't watch the movie until we got back home) but in hind sight it was kinda funny. We left home without a parking gear or parking brake, 4 yellow scotchblocks that my brother-in-law would hop out and block the tires with. Having not been to Quartzsite and really not that well travelled in the west I took the exit south of Flagstaff and headed to Sedona on 89A. Yep, I saw the sign with circle and bar saying NO TRUCKS OVER 50ft, but this is a motor home. Gotta tell you it was exciting, going down that mountain for 25 miles or so.
After finally reaching the bottom of the mountain, letting the brakes cool off, driving through Sedona and a couple of little towns it was time to decide. Continue on 89A or start replanning, maybe go back to the interstate. A quick "how bad can it be after that" vote, we continued on 89A- big mistake.
Jerome, Arizona, for anyone who hasn't been, is 4 miles straight up the mountain. 45degrees and switchback city. We continued to climb and make 90 degree turns. My sister-in-law was totally unafraid in the back near a window until she heard me utter the 3rd "Oh S***!". To appreciate her anxiety, please be informed that we are flatlanders, totally unaccustomed to grades going from 1800' to 7000' in just a few miles.
After something just short of what seemed a lifetime we reached the top and started down the other side. We stopped at just before dusk at a little station to take on propane and gasoline. The owner asked which way we came, I told him, and being unduly impressed at our bravery (stupidity) he invited us to spend the night "next to the fence".
The following morning it was such a relief to see the desert stretched out before us as we descended the last part of that mountain, to begin our visit to Quartzsite.

Alabama - Wal Mart

We are pulled over at the Calera Alabama Wal Mart - exit 231. It is about 20 miles south of Birmingham on I-65. We came in about 6pm and are pleased to find a Cracker Barrel Restaurant on the west end of the lot. Despite signs saying no overnight Truck Parking there are several truckers parked here. We plan to leave early for Montgomery to do a show this weekend.

Last night we stayed at a Wal Mart in Forrest City, Arkansas. It was well off the interstate (I-40) and quiet except for the lot sweeper, my wife heard it briefly but I didn't hear a thing.

Today we stopped at a Walmart north of Birmingham and stocked up on groceries and show supplies. Found those apple cinnamon rolls that I like, so I guess in the morning I'll be a Happy Camper.

Quartzsite in Febuary

Well we are already planning for 2007. First we are doing ashow in Montgomery Alabama for the last weekend in January at Garrett Coliseum January 27 & 28. After coming back home to drop the cargo trailer unload the basement and hook up the Jeep its going to be off to Quartzsite. My wifes sister and our brother-in-law are taking some time off so we are going to see as much as we can in Quartzsite. Our brother-in-law and myself are buyers and sellers so we want to make room for whatever treasures we find to pack back home, so by empting out the basement and the Jeep ( Grand Cherokee ) we will have room, but not so much as to cause us to go broke.

Kind of want to go to Lake Havasu and see London Bridge then maybe come back by Grand Canyon on the way back. We are thinking there won't be the crowd there in winter. Annyway a trip that doesn't include work sounds kind of nice to us.

A Complete RV Education

Here is where you can find a small but useful collection of downloadable books for the RV enthusiast. Perfect for the person starting out, Fulltimers and Parttimers will both enjoy theses books. How to buy and what to look for, towing your Toad, practical tips and checklists.
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Here's how it goes ...
You've decided to buy an RV!
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