Nomads (full-timing)
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Topic: Nomads (full-timing)
Posted By: Don Halas
Subject: Nomads (full-timing)
Date Posted: 05 Feb 2016 at 3:36pm
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I'm still about 8 years from retirement but have started dreaming of the day. Also about the ability of taking an extended road trip of say 6 to 8 months.
I'd like to sell my house and second car, put our stuff in a storage pod and spend the next few months travelling the U.S. My question is regarding legal residence. In such a scenario I won't have a permanent residence. No concern about paying bills or receiving things, but what about my drivers license or other things that would require a permanent residence. My suspicion is that I'd have to say it was my son's home. Has anyone done this? |
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 05 Feb 2016 at 4:05pm
Lots of info on the net for "full time RVing". Here is one good page with answers to your question and many more. We hope to be there ourselves in 13 years.  http://roadslesstraveled.us/full-time-rv/ - http://roadslesstraveled.us/full-time-rv/ ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: Don Halas
Date Posted: 06 Feb 2016 at 9:40am
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Thanks. You continue to be a great resource. That would be phase I. After retiring travelling the entire U.S. and hopefully in our current Pod and TV. Phase II would be residence in two or three different places during the year. At that point we would trade up to a bigger RV perhaps a fifth wheel. I'd buy a new TV and we'd spend several months in two or three locations. What I'm wondering about is buying lots and putting the trailer on the lot. Of course I'd have to put septic, water and electric in. I'd hope to do it somewhere that the lot and utilities would not be too expensive. Is this feasible? |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 06 Feb 2016 at 2:34pm
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We have a similar plan, we are doing the research now to set up a lot in Vermont and then another down south, we would then bounce back and forth. We are definitely going to buy the land and put in septic and power vs the lots you buy in the associations. they seem very restrictive. ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: Don Halas
Date Posted: 07 Feb 2016 at 9:53am
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I think the biggest concern would be buying a lot that is not part of an RV Park/resort. I think a lot of local ordinances prohibit an RV as a permanent residence on the property. It would be nice to believe that a lot with water, sewer and electricity could be sold later to either someone with similar needs or even someone who wanted to put a house on the property. I looked at one RV park in Virginia where the lots appear to be about $7K - $8K and then the annual fees/taxes about $1K. A seasonal rate in another local (but preferable) campground is over $3K per year. So the upfront (and assumable equity) cost can reduce the annual costs. I'm not sure what other pros and cons there might be. |
Posted By: Don Halas
Date Posted: 20 Feb 2016 at 12:32pm
| Perhaps the Site Administrator can create a topic like 'Long Term Travels' or 'RV Residence' or something similar as I believe there's probably a lot of information that can be shared regarding living in an RV for an extended or permanent time. |
Posted By: David and Danette
Date Posted: 20 Feb 2016 at 1:12pm
------------- 2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018- 2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 28 Feb 2016 at 1:21pm
I did see this when it was posted, just was thinking on it. Not sure we need an entire new section but making this thread a sticky topic would keep it visible. Will that work?
------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: Don Halas
Date Posted: 28 Feb 2016 at 1:47pm
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Whatever you think. I just think it's a unique subject and could have a lot of issues to discuss. Apparently though as you can see, not too many people have found much interest in the subject. Thanks. |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 28 Feb 2016 at 6:17pm
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Don't be too discouraged, not many people full-time and most that do usually have RVs or 5th wheel campers. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 28 Feb 2016 at 7:45pm
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Ditto! I am always interested in the full timer info and tips. ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: Don Halas
Date Posted: 29 Feb 2016 at 7:45am
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Thanks again.
I'm currently 58. Hoping when retirement occurs we still have the Pod and plan on taking a 6-12 month tour of U.S. and Canada. When that's over the plan is to upgrade to a 5th wheel and use it in two or three sites a year. |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 29 Feb 2016 at 8:14am
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I am 56, been retired for 6 years, waiting for the grand kids to get a little older, then we are pretty much planning the same thing. Planning to purchase one lot north ( Vermont ) and one south (North Carolina or below) and our yearly trip for October to Cape Hatteras. We also plan to get a fifth wheel or large RV after our US trip, to settle into and bring back and forth. ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: birderdiane526
Date Posted: 11 May 2016 at 7:54am
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My husband and I are full-time in a Teardrop (considering an rpod). Our apartment lease ended March 2015, we sold or donated everything and hit the road. Without a sticks & bricks home, we needed to establish a domicile. Texas, Florida, and South Dakota have been the 3 favorable states for this. We joined the Escapees RV Club where we signed up for their mail forwarding service, and they in turn gave us a physical address. Escapees is located in all 3 states. We registered our vehicles and trailer in Texas, registered to vote, got health insurance, got car insurance, etc. Domicile = "intent to locate there in the future", although there is no obligation to do so". It has worked out beautifully.
If you need further info, contact me or Escapees or me! ------------- Diane and Michael 2016 179 "PIP" (PODDING IN PARADISE) 2007 Toyota Tundra BLOG:Podding in Paradise, birderdiane526.blogspot.com |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 11 May 2016 at 8:52am
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Sounds like a blast! A lot of great info. We are looking forward to full-timing for a while as soon as our grand kids get a little older.
------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: Inge
Date Posted: 07 Jul 2016 at 1:38am
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We just started being full time travelers in an rpod. We're in the US in the moment but will also go to Central and South America. Our first month of traveling is already accomplished. We were in Oregon and a bit in California. Canada is next. Here is an overview of our cost in June: http://blog.picturingtheamericas.com/first-month-travel-summary/ - http://blog.picturingtheamericas.com/first-month-travel-summary/
------------- "Bommel" - r-pod 182 G " Franzi" - Toyota Tundra 2007 http://blog.picturingtheamericas.com |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 07 Jul 2016 at 7:32am
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Sounds great! A lot of really good info!!
------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: Lefty
Date Posted: 07 Jul 2016 at 8:33am
| Another really good fulltiming site is interstellarorchard.com. |
Posted By: Pat
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2016 at 9:09pm
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Was the septic etc. Very costly? We have three acres in FL and five acres in MI and were thinking the same thing.
Pat |
Posted By: Neserk
Date Posted: 13 Sep 2016 at 9:44pm
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Sounds exciting! I've seen a YouTube video of a couple who are living in an R-Pod (in their case they are newlyweds and pretty young). There are also blogs out there of a couple who are full time travelers. You might want to see what you can find on their sites. I just ran into one (blog) but didn't mark it, so I can't give you the link. |
Posted By: birderdiane526
Date Posted: 13 Sep 2016 at 10:11pm
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We are full-timers in our 179 and I write a blog called Podding in Paradise. Please feel free to check it out! We started in a Teardrop in April of 2015 and moved up to our R-pod in June. (Blog was originally Teardropping in Paradise.) ------------- Diane and Michael 2016 179 "PIP" (PODDING IN PARADISE) 2007 Toyota Tundra BLOG:Podding in Paradise, birderdiane526.blogspot.com |
Posted By: Neserk
Date Posted: 18 Sep 2016 at 1:36am
Great blog! Love that your cat travels with you! |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 18 Sep 2016 at 5:43pm
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+1
------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: birderdiane526
Date Posted: 18 Sep 2016 at 7:40pm
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Thank you! Nevelle is amazing! Leash trained, loves the outdoors (we keep him on a tie-out), and travels beautifully in our car! We adopted him in New Mexico and fell immediately in love!
Happy travels to you! ------------- Diane and Michael 2016 179 "PIP" (PODDING IN PARADISE) 2007 Toyota Tundra BLOG:Podding in Paradise, birderdiane526.blogspot.com |
Posted By: birderdiane526
Date Posted: 18 Sep 2016 at 7:41pm
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Thanks Leo! 😄 ------------- Diane and Michael 2016 179 "PIP" (PODDING IN PARADISE) 2007 Toyota Tundra BLOG:Podding in Paradise, birderdiane526.blogspot.com |
Posted By: David and Danette
Date Posted: 21 Sep 2016 at 7:30am
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I have been reading for sometime each month a full time campers website his name is Sebastian. He had became very ill with a flesh eating bacteria and almost lost his life thankfully for God, friends and good medical care he is still alive. simplelivingandsimpletravel.com is his website a very sad story but a lesson for all who full time or are thinking about it. If you read September's post you will get a detailed story of the tragic events that took place. We can enjoy the outdoors and nature but sometimes the unexpected can happen and we need to be prepared if possible. ------------- 2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018- 2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab |
Posted By: rpod190
Date Posted: 04 Dec 2020 at 6:52am
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Posted By: podwerkz
Date Posted: 04 Dec 2020 at 9:35am
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Hey Wynnster, the OP posted his questions way back in Feb of 2016 and has not been on the forum since Oct of 2018. I'm guessing he wont be posting a reply. ------------- rï½¥pod 171 gone but not forgotten! |
Posted By: Olddawgsrule
Date Posted: 05 Dec 2020 at 2:44pm
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They also moved on from that blog... ------------- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJduGeZNFgtptH67leItRFQ - Byways no Highways 2017 Tacoma http://tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?f=55&t=72408 - Truck Camper Build 2004 F150 My Overlander |
Posted By: rpod190
Date Posted: 05 Dec 2020 at 6:31pm
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No problem. Best of luck to them and all who go their own way! ------------- Wynnster |