Search results

  1. R

    Considering becoming full timers!! Is it doable financially!!!

    Depends on the State which you choose to use a relatives address to obtain benefits/licenses/license plates and or pay taxes. Some States let you get away with it some do not! Oregon for example will not allow you to use a relatives address for the purpose of obtaining plates. Some States...
  2. R

    Considering becoming full timers!! Is it doable financially!!!

    BE VERY CAREFUL about using a relatives address as yours!!!!!!! Can get you in a lot of trouble..........................legally and finacially.
  3. R

    Considering becoming full timers!! Is it doable financially!!!

    We have been doing full time for a long time and IF I was not retired Military, draw Social Security and have a Disability Compensation of 100% from the VA coupled with no bills I would not even CONSIDER it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We work camped and that sometimes is a...
  4. R

    MCD Platinum Series blind installation

    Since the valances are so cheaply made and installed on these rigs has anyone come up with a way to install the MCD blinds that does not require them to be attached to a valance that will not hold their weight?
  5. R

    Diamond by appearance

    I have traveled in my Bighorn 3580RL (2009) now for 4 years and have began to notice things that would never have been noticed unless you spend time in it. Some were noticed soon but others were hidden until I had to repair something, still a very nice rig and we love it: 1. Vents on fireplace...
  6. R

    Best places to go during the Summer

    Olympic range on the Strait. In others words Sequim Washington. Absolutely beautiful!
  7. R

    Just Do It - Going Fulltime

    JUST DO IT???? Well I for one will tell you that you better think it out long before you do it or it will eat you alive! Not all it is cracked up to be! It is a carny life and not as easy of a life as you would think. I have been doing it for years and never thought of it as a vacation...
  8. R

    Question for you full timers out there

    Be VERY careful about using a relatives address!!!!!!! It can cost you dearly in the end. There are many court cases about this and they DO NOT end up good for you!
  9. R

    Feasibility of f/t in 2010 Eagle Ridge

    DUH! Don't stay in the north for winter!!!!!!!!!! That's why they put wheels on them................................
  10. R

    Medical Needs On The Road

    WOW! Has this one hit home! We are full timers and are also workampers. I am a Vietnam veteran with high grade prostate cancer and congestive heart failure with and enlarged left ventrical. I have had a heart attack and many other problems associated with agent orange. The way we deal with...
  11. R

    RV Lock v4.0 Pre-Sale Questions

    Sad part is that MANY of the thieves that look for RVs to plunder use crowbars to break the door open, grab and run. The type of lock makes no difference to them or the crowbar. Another idea that has gone south are locking gas caps, thieves use a spring punch to make a hole in the tank and...
  12. R

    Campground Memberships

    We are fulltimers and do not have any memberships except Good Sam. Many places do not take memberships and/or have many restrictions. I have found over the years they really are not what they are cracked up to be. What we do is host along the way and never pay a dime to stay at a Park. A...
  13. R

    Fulltiming for the Holidays

    We are fulltimers and have been for quite some time. We do own a stick built but are selling it and have only been back once or twice in the last year. What we do is Workamp and host RV parks as we go thus getting free rent/electric/laundry and many other bennies. We started by working at...
  14. R

    RV Full Time

    If it sounds perfect be careful!!!
  15. R

    RV Full Time

    OMG! Research! Full time is a VERY HARD life!!!!!!!! I have been full time over 5 years and wish for the best but HOPE I get back to my start point!!!!! Look into RV insurance, life insurance, medical insurance, state where you are at ( at this time). DO NOT think full time is a...
  16. R

    Dreaming of a Big Horn

    I have a Bighorn 3580RL and learned my lesson the hard way! The F250 (which I used and had every mod you could put on it) could not do the job safely. The trailer will drive the F250. I finally bought a Ford tow boss and never looked back!
  17. R

    Upgrade to larger tow vehicle

    Amazing since the 550 has an Allison? Wow what are you doing to it???????????
  18. R

    Upgrade to larger tow vehicle

    problem with bigger pullers is that there is a bill making it's way through our government that would require rec class C licenses and that means the ability to keep that license over the years with physicals and drivers testing.......it is coming.
  19. R

    Air Bag Suspension questions

    Must be at Ft. Carson or the AFB....thanks for your service!!!!!!!!!! I retired in 1990 (CW4P) and loved the service. Always thought the money was the benefit until age reared it's ugly head and now I know the medical is a god sent! I use Firestones....but mine are on a F350 Tow Boss and are...
  20. R

    Towmax tires.

    Thanks for your service! Means nothing here. NOT EVEN THE SAME TIRE!
  21. R

    Odometer

    Sold my 2000 F250 PSD for $12,000.00 and it had 297,000 miles on it and going strong!!!!! Gas engines do not do as well in their older ages....................to bad!
  22. R

    Blue Sky RV Issaquah Washington

    YES we will be here!
  23. R

    Alaska Bound.

    If you want to catch salmon and stay away from the tourist driven Kenai/Russian go to Valdez it's where the residents go!
  24. R

    Lived in FOX

    Lived in FOX (north of Fairbanks) for 10 years and must have driven the ALCAN 20 times. Stories abound but it is a great drive and now it is paved the entire way. Stop at Laird Junction for a soak on the way up and spend the night at destruction bay.
  25. R

    Rhino Liner, thoughts and input?

    Had a bed done once, salt ocean area and it rusted from the bottom up. Next one we did we had it top and bottom.....works great!
  26. R

    Fuel Tank

    I lived (1991-2009) about 1 mile from TITAN (Idaho Falls Idaho) and know the owners so my tank was nearly free and all they wanted me to do was advertise and they are great. 90 gallon tank was less than $200 and installation was free....well I had to cook T-bones but that was a...
  27. R

    Made'em look bad

    BIGHORNS turn heads and they are beautiful rigs....mine is my baby and I fulltime with her!
  28. R

    Water In Bedroom Closet

    We are full timers and now host the BLUE SKY RV park in Issaquah Washington (actually unincorporated Preston) and we pull 30 pints every other day from our rig. We put "damp-rid" in the closets and cars that are parked. If you are in a high humidity area you better use a dehumidifier all the...
  29. R

    Wheel bearing temperature

    Must be on the SUNNY side!
  30. R

    Peterbilt crewcab tow rig

    See them every so often BUT WHY????????? What is the purpose of pulling a shoebox with a freight train? Bet it is a blast to drive when you get there.
  31. R

    Wait a minute ... Toilet Paper?

    The key to dumping without clogs is WATER!!!! Some companies can sell whale burgers to PETA! Fill the tank with water BEFORE you dump and its gone. I am a full timer and never add any chemicals or use any special paper BUT use a lot of water and never had a clog! When you empty the black...
  32. R

    Newbie asking advice on truck match-up

    a 3/4 ton will pull it just fine........
  33. R

    2012 F350 Dually 4wd Suspension

    I have a TOW BOSS F350 and it is the greatest puller I have had to date. Dually but NOT 4X4 simply because it will out pull a 4X4, less front end weight. My Bighorn sets the bed down about 1" when loaded.
  34. R

    Welcome Home!!

    No it was not meaningless, just a whole lot safer!!!!!!!!!!!! Some really did sacrifice a LITTLE MORE!
  35. R

    Welcome Home!!

    Yes I will state that all provided a service during that time and deserve recognition and respect. I stated that we (the in country vets) were abused and ridiculed when returning to the US. 15% of all military are combat arms, 85% are support and or administration. I was combat arms and came...
  36. R

    Welcome Home!!

    You may be forgotten but we (the in county vets) were **** on.............nothing even equal, you want recognition go somewhere else. Vietnam ERA vets do not deservere the same thing we that were in country fight for.
  37. R

    Lost our baby!

    Thanks SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much from all that responded. It really does make a differance and makes us feel better.....I really loved my fur-baby. I guess I better man-up and act like my age but I just cry when I look at her on our mantel. Thank you so much for your support!!!!!
  38. R

    Generator Install

    I purchased two Yamaha 2000 and link together and run everything I need..........................guess if you need more go for it!
  39. R

    at our new RV park job

    Finished our 3.5 month stint with Amazon.com (rough job but pays VERY well) and move from Reno NV to Issaquah WA to take the Blue Sky RV park job. Had to install a dehumidifier but the cold has been amazing since we are only 15 minutes out of Seattle. Anyway the pay is great and we got the job...
  40. R

    P/U Truck Tires - Brand Recommendations?

    Like asking what makes the sun rise! I use TOYO 12 ply with 6 ply sidewalls on my dually.....that's all I will say!
Top