Going to make the jump

[ga joe]

I have been contemplating the jump to a mobile lifestyle for almost a year now.&nbsp; I have finally made up my mind.&nbsp; The kids are now "settled" with their families ( they are 28-32 years old now) and have homes of their own to pass on the family heirlooms. After dealing with a couple of jerks and no-goods who are now ex-sons in law, the girls have finally grown up.<br>I came to the realization that I have been wearing myself out physically and financially by trying to keep a house and real estate up to the tune of $1600 a month. Way too much for a 60 year old to deal with.<br><br>Excuse the rant, but I am ready to walk away from it and live MY life now.....<br>

 

[yesican]

<p style="margin: 0px;">Welcome and go for it Joe.&nbsp; Your girls will be happy with a happy dad!</p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;">Rae</p>

 

[rvwandering]

&nbsp;Welcome Joe! Lot's of good people and information on this forum!<br>

 

[Guest]

Welcome from New Mexico Joe...good to have you...you won't regret going mobile...<br>Bri<br>

 

[KatieinKansas]

<font class="Apple-style-span" face="Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">...Glad you're with us Joe.. &nbsp;Welcome.</span></font>

 

[stude53]

<p style="margin: 0px;">Welcome, Joe <img border="0" align="absmiddle" src="/images/boards/smilies/wave.gif"></p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;">Bob</p>

 

[sl1966]

Welcome GA Joe!<div><br></div>

 

[vanwrinkle]

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); font-weight: bold;">You sound like a very determined, goal-oriented person. Congratulations on &nbsp;your decision!!!<img border="0" align="absmiddle" src="https://vanlivingforum.com/images/boards/smilies/cool.gif"></span>

 

[Tuesdayafterlunch]

<font face="Arial" size="2">Welcome, Joe!</font>&nbsp;<img border="0" align="absmiddle" src="https://vanlivingforum.com/images/boards/smilies/wave.gif">&nbsp;<font face="Arial" size="2"> Don't let that house push you around - life is for living!</font><div><font face="Arial" size="2"><br></font></div><div><font face="Arial" size="2">K</font></div>

 

[Les H]

Hi Ga Joe, welcome. You are in good company, as I know several vandwellers from Dalton, Atlanta, Savanna, and so on. Im 6 mikes from the Ga line in north Alabama. About 30 miles south of Chattanooga. Glad to have you join us.

 

[VanTrekker]

<p style="margin: 0px;">Welcome Joe!&nbsp; This is one of the places where you are among friends from the very beginning.&nbsp; <img src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle"></p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;">V.T.</p>

 

[cargovanconversion]

<p>You're part of a trend, so don't feel alone.</p><p>Van.</p>

 

[WanderingRain]

Welcome! And oh! All the beautiful things you can do with $1,600 a month! I cannot even begin to tell you how much of a kingly life you can lead with that if you don't blow it on a mortgage... Retire as early as you can would be my recommendation.&nbsp;<div>If you do the math, you will come out far ahead earlier (60-63) in time with a smaller amount (some say 75% of your retirement instead of 100% or higher) NOW than waiting for a higher sum if you retire later (and there is always the chance you could get stricken with a serious illness while on your way to 68 or up).</div>

 

[ga joe]

Update..<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; I am making the final negotiations on a 1989 Itasca.&nbsp; Getting a good deal, I believe.&nbsp; The rig just came off a coast to coast move. A family of 6 bought it in Seattle two years ago, and drove it to Georgia over the course of three months..&nbsp; The rig has 82,000 miles, 454 engine, 4kw genset, new tires, 3 new batteries and cold air. The owner said it got 9 mpg on the trip, pulling a dolly and a minivan.&nbsp;&nbsp;I plan on docking it at my daughters house for now, until I get everything I want to keep condensed into the space alotted.&nbsp; Son in law is going to help set up sewer, water, and electric for me to have conveniences while there.&nbsp; <br>&nbsp;&nbsp; Wish me luck, God bless you.<br>

 

[sparky1]

sounds great<br>good luck to you---get it greased be sure to do Drive shaft-my old 84 had 24 fittings.Run &amp; load the Genny at least monthly--they will gum up pretty quickly.<br>

 

[stude53]

<p style="margin: 0px;">Joe,</p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;">You may want to consider a macerator&nbsp;to liquify&nbsp;your black tank contents to make disposal easier.</p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;">I found this article some time ago that may interest you:</p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;"><a href="http://steampunkworkshop.com/diy-rv-macerator-pump" target=_blank>http://steampunkworkshop.com/diy-rv-macerator-pump</a></p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;">Bob</p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p>