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  1. Dazzlecat

    I just got the third degree treetmemt from my mom

    "Living at the bottom of the barrel". wow, those are some harsh words. but they sound like she's more concerned about what others will think then that she's concerned about your happiness. some parents get their self-esteem from what their children do. don't let her run your life just because...
  2. Dazzlecat

    Living in a cubby

    I know this is an old post but I really want to respond. I have the same idea, I am moving into an RV to save money for a piece of land and a small house. At first I thought land would probable be about $5000 to $10,000. boy was I niave. Most land next to cities, that have electrical, water, and...
  3. Dazzlecat

    anybody living in travel trailers with no truck to haul them?

    Nate and Thom,<br>You guys are just making me even MORE EXCITED about moving to Portland/Vancouver. I will start looking at Vancouver. <br><br>Thom, I hear Costco is an awesome place to work. Is that true? I've been a member for years and love that store. Would like to work somewhere they treat...
  4. Dazzlecat

    anybody living in travel trailers with no truck to haul them?

    Hey Thom,<br>thanks for the all the info on Oregon. Living in one of those DRVs must be VERY nice. too bad I can't afford one, i'll have to make due with a used Laredo or Cougar and hope for the best. i will remember to do lots of chalking though.<br><br>I was wondering about Vancouver vs...
  5. Dazzlecat

    My next RV

    Does it have autopilot so you can hang out in the living room during the long flights? and is there a special license to drive it? <img src="/images/boards/smilies/rofl.gif" class="emoticon bbc_img">
  6. Dazzlecat

    The latest single man (or woman) travel rig

    that would be cute for just a one or two night stay but not something i could live in.
  7. Dazzlecat

    anybody living in travel trailers with no truck to haul them?

    thanks for all the replies. Since posting this i've changed gears and am moving to portland oregon instead of texas. i will still be living in a TT though.<br><br>I just got back from a big RV convention today (in Minneapolis). It was great to finally be able to walk around in a bunch of...
  8. Dazzlecat

    Small living spaces - reality check

    I am planning on buying a TT and living in it after selling my house. I am interested in building my own tiny house at some point but it's so discouraging to see that there really isn't any place for small houses except somewhere out on the middle of nowhere. <br><br>And looking at land prices...
  9. Dazzlecat

    anybody living in travel trailers with no truck to haul them?

    thanks for the really good tips and advice. i'm keeping notes.
  10. Dazzlecat

    anybody living in travel trailers with no truck to haul them?

    ooh, i hadn't even thought about traffic, or kids. yikes. <br>thanks for the tips.<br><br>ps. sorry to hear about your traffic problems.
  11. Dazzlecat

    anybody living in travel trailers with no truck to haul them?

    Hi Bruce,<br>what should I be looking for? I've never lived in one so I'm not sure what to look out for as far as bad/good RV parks. thanks.
  12. Dazzlecat

    anybody living in travel trailers with no truck to haul them?

    Dragonfly, I had not thought of that. I probably will be able to find someone in the park to do that for less then a hauling service. thanks!
  13. Dazzlecat

    Overall tax burden by states

    There's a great article on this at:<br>http://rv-roadtrips.thefuntimesguide.com/2008/06/best_tax_state_for_fulltime_rv.php<br><br>It says Texas and South Dakota are the best states for RVers to call home for tax purposes.
  14. Dazzlecat

    Recommended skills/careers?

    I was just reading a blog by a woman who's been vandwelling for several years now. She does tellecommuting, I think she's a call person, answer phone line thingy. She travels all across the country and as long as she's got access to the internet she's good. sounds like a great job for a...
  15. Dazzlecat

    RV Age - Is It Just A Myth?

    I am planning on buying a used RV and living in it for at least 4 or 5 years. But I have been hearing that RV parks won't let you park if your RV is over 10 years old.<br><br>Should I be worried about getting an older model that might loss its ability to park in an RV lot? I've seen some...
  16. Dazzlecat

    anybody living in travel trailers with no truck to haul them?

    Hello, I want to get a travel trailer to live in but i don't have a truck and don't want one. i have a scooter that i use for transportation. i will probably have to move my RV once or twice over a 4 year period. i am assuming i won't need a truck and can just hire someone to move it for me, or...
  17. Dazzlecat

    Buying a TT this fall to live in FT

    Wow, thanks for all the welcomes and responses. I truly feel welcomed here. <br><br>I am so excited about moving into an RV and getting rid of this big old house. I am hoping to make it through the next 2 months of winter without more ice dams backing up water into my kitchen. I'm just sick of...
  18. Dazzlecat

    Dad may be moving into an RV

    Its totally doable. My mom has a neighbor living in their 5th wheel just several trailers down from her (she lives in a trailer park in South Dakota). They have it all set up with wood skirting around the bottom to help with insulation. From what I hear they are nice and cozy. &nbsp;I think it...
  19. Dazzlecat

    Buying a TT this fall to live in FT

    Hello, I'm selling my big old house, getting rid of my massive mortgage, and buying an RV to live in full-time starting in sept. I'm so excited. <br><br>I don't know the first thing about RVs but I think it will be a fun adventure and a learning/growing experience. I am moving to Texas to get...
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