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    First time at RTR this year?

    Hello, I am a newb as well. Not sure about going to the RTR as the crowd will be too large for my taste. Maybe the WRTR, driving is hard on my back so I would definitely benefit from a good massage and will gladly help with your gas fund. I am in Kansas and will hit the road mid November. Safe...
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    Finally got my van

    Very simple bed that I can move forward if I need to carry larger things in the back.
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    Finally got my van

    Thanks everyone! Yesterday I built the bed, today hopefully will finish a table. Almost ready for my full time adventure. Thought about going to Arizona but the high temperatures are are not enticing to me. I might just stay in the Midwest and maybe Colorado. I do love winter but not sure how I...
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    Finally got my van

    I traded my SUV for a 2018 Chevy Express, I am almost done with the insulation now on to building my bed. Hope to make it to Arizona sometime in December. Safe travels everyone!
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    Women Only: Pre-WRTR plans?

    Hi Hollis, I will be attending the WRTR  and RTR as well. Although I'm used to camping and the outdoors, am new to full-timing. Waiting for the temperatures to cool down a bit in the desert, I am in Kansas and will probably head southwest in November.  Will be boondocking along the way and...
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    Newcomer

    Hello Rosie, welcome to the forum. I am a new to the Nomadic lifestyle and have found a wealth of knowledge in these forums and on YouTube videos and vlogs. Wishing you and your sister safe travels. Maybe we'll meet on the road.
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    Brutalized, jailed and falsely accused by young, gung-ho ranger

    What a terrible experience! It is heartbreaking that law enforcement officers can act in such cruel manner. As a new nomad I am filled with fears and do believe that travel companions are necessary. I hope to meet kindred souls on the way and wish you peace and serenity after such an ordeal...
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    Women Only: The count down has begun

    Hello there and welcome! I am new to the nomadic lifestyle as well. Last year I lost one of my sons and it is the most horrible experience of my life, grief has made it difficult for me to sit still. So combining my love of nature and need for change and solitude, this lifestyle seemed like...
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    SUV RVING

    Hello Lifes a Peach, I will be leaving Kansas in October and heading to Colorado, Utah and then Arizona and the RTR. If my route interest you let me know.
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    Attending the RTR 2019

    I'm a first timer noob, will be there with all my awkwardness :cool:
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    Newbie Here

    Thanks!
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    Newbie Here

    I am checking out all the sites and apps, excellent tools to have. I agree it is a bit scary but I am sure that preparedness, research and knowledge acquisition will contribute to a positive experience. Good luck to you as well.
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    Newbie Here

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    Newbie Here

    Thanks for the links, I am checking all of them out.
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    Newbie Here

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