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    Technomadia has signed onto a PBS show about RVers

    Any idea when the series will air.
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    Women Only: Need a blessing or advice

    Lots of virtual support and a suggestion. Have you considered opening up a go fund me request. Unfortunately I haven't any money.  I haven't had a paycheck since June but their are lots of good people here who may be able to help.
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    Comfort vs. freedom.

    i often think of Bob's statement also. I ended spending way more money than I'd hoped to buying a toy hauler that is handicap accessible. I also have more modifications to make. before it is a safe vehicle for my wheelchair  bound sister. One of the compromises I had to make is that I have to...
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    Best way to make coffee while boondocking?

    I just finished my first camping trip and used a french press without a filter. It worked very well. I was impressed. I am thinking of buying an 8 cup press. Do they work as well as the one cup one.
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    Hanicap camping spots at the RTR

    My sister usually uses a wheelchair and we were considering getting a powered mobility chair. Would that work at the RTR
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    To Travel or Not To Travel?

    Have you tried Pettibone Rv in La Crosse Wisconsin. I recently bought a toy hauler from them that needed to be outfitted for a wheelchair. I have been extremely happy with them. I found their prices reasonable and their service excellent
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    New Wisconsinite

    Hi and Welcome. I am a fellow Wisconsinite.  I just bought a trailer won't be going full time or two years but will be a female with a disabled sister
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    handicap Toy Hauler question

    I bought a toy hauler because of the ramp. My sister and traveling companion is in a wheelchair. A winch was added to make getting the wheelchair up the ramp easier. Well we took the RV out for the first time and the winch idea i simply to unsafe. (We both took a nasty tumble today.) She can...
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    Please Written towing and hitch up instructions.

    I am scared to death. Absolutely terrified. I've bought a 22ft travel trailer. I've never towed anything. I have bought an electric hitch, brake controller, back up camera and sway controller. I have also had someone show me how to hitch it up. I am not sure I remember it all. I am planning a...
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    I bought a Trailer

    I won't have it until May because it is still being modified. However, it has the toy hauler ramp with a winch to move the wheelchair. Larger doors and hand rails. We already took the wheelchair through the trailer and it fits. I am hoping this works. I looked for two years and ended up working...
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    Big adjustment

    I am very sorry this has happened to you. I suspect many of the people here have been forced into this lifestyle by finances.
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    I bought a Trailer

    I've done it. I am both scared and excited. I bought a 2018 22ft wolf pub. I have no idea if I have done the right thing. I don't have the trailer yet it is  being made handicap accessible by the dealership. Instead of a lift we are adding a winch to help the wheelchair. I will post pictures...
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    Trailer Struggles

    I really appreciate all of the help and advice. Bast.
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    Trailer Struggles

    Thank you for all of the help. I do have some time. I will figure it out. Bast
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    Trailer Struggles

    I almost signed a loan today for a new 36ft trailer. I didn't do it but I am not sure I did the right thing. The salesman was very helpful of course. I was at a local rv show. As many of you know I am looking for a handicap trailer and the salesman kept promising that they could customize it. He...
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    “Good deals” on food, share your tips

    Aldis had the best deals I"ve ever seen, however, they aren't everywhere.
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    The Real Reason Many Retirees Are Choosing to Live in RVs Isn’t What You Think

    I worry about my retirement and I will have a secure defined benefit plan. I am also burning out at work and am beginning to have health problems. I am going to retire early with a hope and a prayer. Bast
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    Algodones

    Isn't it walkable? Why the bus
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    wannabe nomad

    Welcome I too am a wannabe nomad with almost exactly 29 months -June 2020- until I retire and become a full time nomad. Coincidentally I am also a Midwesterner. Bast
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