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    cheapest budget

    I'm going to make an another addition to this. This is my revised budget if I were to buy a relatively "new" class C Motor home. Gas is lower than usual because I plan to park it at a lot and keep it there unless I'm ready to move out<br /><br />RV Payment: 500<br />RV Ins: 0<br />Gas...
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    Diesel vs Petrol

    <br /><br />It just depends on the situation. Diesel operates on a completely different, yet similar method to a gasoline powered engine. On the positive side, Diesel engines are much more mechanically sound than a normal gasoline engine and have less parts. The downside to an Diesel engine is...
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    cheapest budget

    <br />- Yesican<br /><br />My parents, dad&nbsp;especially&nbsp;is very traditional. "It is how it is and there is nothing you can do about it." type personality. We have all been brainwashed by the mass-media and PR firms out there that the true definition of success is having multitudes of...
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    Seafood Boil

    Hey,<br /><br />Recently, I went down to the Gulf of Mexico to&nbsp;commemorate my best friends High School Graduation. During that time, beer flowed and good times were had. During that weekend, I cooked up some boil. Cajun style. This style of cooking is relatively easy and very CHEAP not to...
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    cheapest budget

    Hey,<br /><br />I predict on my monthly budget to be little over 1,000 per month.&nbsp;<br /><br />If you look at it by line-item, my biggest expense is in the lot at which I'm residing.&nbsp;<br /><br /><table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 96pt;" width="128" border="0"...
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    RV Update

    Hey All,<br /><br />I have made the commitment to live in an travel-trailer. I plan to move out by July of 2013. Currently, I'm saving up for a truck suitable for the job. I plan to move to Fort Morgan, AL. I found several decent parks within driving distance of work. I've yet to decide on the...
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    Motorhome VS Travail Trailer?

    I'd say it would most likely &nbsp;be of personal preference whether you would like a &nbsp;MH or not. Being honest, I was dead-set on buying a Class-C MH on the gumption of a Self-contained unit. But having the Class C rv presents multiple issues for me as to how am I going to get to work...
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    The RV Quest

    Rick,<div><br></div><div>That would seem to be the case. I enjoy my job running food. I've done it now for the first week. It can be stressfull at times when we are back ordered a few deliveries. I allieviate that stress by turning on the radio and driving through town and thinking positively...
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    The RV Quest

    Rickela,<div><br></div><div>I'll have to ask. If they do, that will save me some time. I'll ask next paycheck. I'm going to be out of town.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>Best Regards,</div><div><br></div><div>Jake</div>
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    The RV Quest

    <font face="Arial">Hey,</font><div><font face="Arial"><br></font></div><div><font face="Arial">The issue of getting the checks cashed is no longer an issue, I'll withdraw the cash from where the account/bank is drawn. I'm going to send in cash to my personal bank if I'm going to make deposits...
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    Pizza Delivery Sighting

    Hey!<br><br>As I was doing a run near I live, I came across this GREAT view. This area is called "Bluff Park" It overlooks an area called "Red Mountain" where I live. It has an AMAZING view. It's about 1100ft AGL. I was parked at at a cafe, on my day off and I took this picture. Past those gates...
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    The RV Quest

    UPDATE!<div><br></div><div>After working for "Domino's" for going on a week now, I have discovered that I can make roughly 20-40 per<b> <u>night</u> </b>in Tips. That can very easily cover the cost of staying parking the bus at the RV campground, etc... I'm learning to convert over to use cash...
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    The RV Quest

    Hey,<div><br></div><div>Thank you! I'm about to purchase a GPS so I will not be late/lost. <img src="/images/boards/smilies/thumb.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle"></div><div><br></div><div>I'm planning to make a lot on tips, just smile and say goodnight <img...
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    The RV Quest

    <font face="Georgia">Hey,</font><div><font face="Georgia"><br></font></div><div><font face="Georgia">In my quest to work and travel. I have just interviewed for a job that I will believe I will enjoy. Going to be a FT Pizza Delivery Driver/Team Member at Domino's. Since Domino's is a...
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    Coffee on the Road

    <font face="Georgia">Hey,&nbsp;</font><div><font face="Georgia"><br></font></div><div><font face="Georgia">The quote "All who wander are not lost." is special to me because it metaphorically symbolizes what I'm going through right now in my life. It reminds me that just because you may appear as...
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    Class C RV Target

    <font face="Verdana">Hello!</font><div><br></div><div><font face="Verdana">After making a trip to CW/GS and discovering the correct size/length and living space, A 5m RV trader search directed me to this rig. If I was going to make a Down Payment tommorow and cast away to the great beyond with a...
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    Your barter-able skillz

    Hey,<div><br></div><div>My barter able skills:&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>Writing: Resume, Job Application, Etc MS Word</div><div>Basic Mechanics: Oil Changing, Fluids, etc.&nbsp;</div><div>Housecleaning:&nbsp;</div><div>Car/RV Washing/Detailing:&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>That's just a...
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    Coffee on the Road

    <font face="Georgia">As a follow up to going green on the road;</font><div><font face="Georgia"><br></font></div><div><font face="Georgia">French Press as a primary coffee delivery system would be a good way to go. It takes about 5-10min to heat up and another 3m to steep. Tastes good, real...
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    Coffee on the Road

    Cyndi,<div><br></div><div>Suprising. I had a&nbsp;preconceived&nbsp;notion that it would be more environmental. If you all about going green, then heating up the LP stove with a French Press would be the way to go then.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>Best Regards,</div><div><br></div><div>Jake</div>
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    Coffee on the Road

    <font face="Georgia">Hey!</font><div><font face="Georgia"><br></font></div><div><font face="Georgia">As a general&nbsp;recommendation, I would use the Keurig pod coffee maker. They run about $150-200 retail. I plan to use the one I found on the side of the road one day as my primary coffee...
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