hello from the Gulf Islands

[old grey dog]

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[font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]I have been lurking [size=small]on this site for months, I have literally spent hundreds of hours reading.  It has always been my dream to have a small motor home or camperized van to travel in.[/font][/size]

[font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]I live on the Gulf Islands of BC.  I lost my house to foreclosure in January, found a sweet rental but the owner just passed away and the children are putting the house on the market leaving me looking again.  i called a friend who owns a rental property he received 40 phone calls the first day his ad went up, the rental market is dismal here.  Plus I am on disability so I am priced out of most, I don't have references as I have been a home owner for the last 20 years, and I have an large dog.[/font]

[font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][size=small]The government will allow anyone on disability to camp in the provincial parks for free up to 14 days. Moving from park to park every 2 weeks sounds perfect.  For those of you who have never been to the coast of BC it is spectacular.  I can probably find a driveway with a plug in to pull into for the worst of the winter.[/font][/size]

[font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]It seems to me to be a good idea to find something I can rehab over the fall and winter and move into in the spring.  I have much in front of me to be able to live this lifestyle, i.e. I have never had a driver's license!!!  I have had my learner's many times so have driving experience just have never taken the test, so the next few months will be me practicing. Also I have way too much stuff, I thought I cleared out a lot when I moved from my house but to move into a small moho I realize everything must go.[/font]

[font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]I have found an interesting ad on craigslist and have sent off a few questions.  I will post in the RV sections for opinions and questions.[/font]

[font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]Thanks[/font]
[font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]old grey dog[/font]

 

[cyndi]

Welcome to the CRVL forums! To help you learn the ins and outs of these forums, this "Tips & Tricks" post lists some helpful information to get you started. We look forward to hearing more from you.

 

[WriterMs]

I'm sorry circumstances are sort of forcing you into the lifestyle. Yet with all the reading you've done here, it really may end up being a dream come true for you. Good luck on your search for the right vehicle. We'll look forward to pics and updates.

 

[old grey dog]

Thanks Cyndi and WriterMS, having lurked for so long I feel I know you all, it feels great to finally take the plunge and join the community.

 

[jonthebru]

My suggestion is to focus on getting your drivers license. It will be a tough learning curve to get your license and learning to operate an RV. A Chevy Van may be the easiest to aim for. Just my opinion. I certainly don't want to discourage your plan.

 

[WheelEstate USA]

Welcome. Glad to see you've come to the point of posting.
Its not all that hard to drive a Moho...you will do fine with a little bit of practice.
Good luck with your plan

 

[Theadyn]

Hi and Welcome!!