Howdy Y'all!

[ladylrae]

Our family doesn't live in our RV yet, but we're headed that way.<div><br></div><div>It's pretty exciting to find this forum so I can talk to people about our project and ask questions about the logistics of living in a motorhome without people looking at me like I'm crazy and a half! <img src="/images/boards/smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle"> Lookin' forward to that.</div><div><br></div><div>My name is Shelby and I'm 20. I live with my parents and three younger siblings near Houston, Texas.</div><div><br></div><div>We decided to move into a motorhome in the Summer of '11. We heard a series of sermons about what Scripture has to say about debt and began to think about our credit cards, extra vehicle and mortgage on our spacious brick townhouse. We went to visit some friends in Alabama and the Pastor of the church there preached about debt. On the way home to Texas, our gameplan was fleshed out ... ending with these three steps:</div><div><ul><li>Buy an RV</li><li>Sell the House</li><li>Move into the RV</li></ul><div>Well, we wanted to buy the RV with cash and yet one with a layout to suit our family. We also had to get a motorhome because we didn't have a truck to pull a pull-behind and didn't want to get into debt for that.</div></div><div><br></div><div>This meant a trip to the boondocks of Lousiana to buy a VERY used motorhome that needed some major repairs... (the thing didn't even have a bathroom floor!)</div><div><br></div><div>This has been a challenge and a blessing at the same time. The challenge part is obvious: we are trying to use cash-only (no more loans!) and be frugal, so that means doing the remodeling/rebuilding/engine repair all by ourself! The blessing part is being able to remodel and replace the furniture and appliances with the exact logical layout that would fit our family's needs.</div><div><br></div><div>It's quite an adventure, and we're documenting it here if anyone is interested: home-sweet-motor-home.blogspot.com</div><div><br></div><div>I've enjoyed cheaprvliving.com for some time now... and have definitely used it for ideas concerning our own motorhome!&nbsp;Look forward to getting to know the people on this forum!&nbsp;</div><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8">

 

[Les H]

Hi Shelby, welcome. Glad you came out of lurkdom and posted. I'm
In north Alabama, and I Definatly understand your desire not to go further in debt and pay cash. I have my bus ( avitar pic) and a 69 Shasta 14' travel trailer that were bought with cash and rebuilt.

 

[akrvbob]

Debt is such a horrible trap!! I admire you and your families determination to stay out of it. Keep us posted and let us know if their is anything we can do to help. Bob<br>

 

[sl1966]

Welcome and you guys made the right move! I'm getting very close to the finish line with my debt and the effort/pain is worth it!<div><br></div>

 

[ladylrae]

Thank y'all for the kind welcome! <img src="/images/boards/smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle">

 

[Seraphim]

Cute website. Welcome to the tribe, and I can't wait to see some photos of the build.

Soli Deo Gloria: glory only to God?

Latin's not my strong point.

 

[ladylrae]

Cute website. Welcome to the tribe, and I can't wait to see some photos of the build.<br><br>Soli Deo Gloria: glory only to God?<br><br>Latin's not my strong point.

<div><br></div><div>Yes, or more commonly, "Glory to God Alone". That's what I hope to do with my life, with every decision, action, breath, this blog, these new relationships. <img src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle">&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>And that's why we want to get out of debt!&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>Thanks for your kind compliment and the "welcome"! I can't wait to share photos! <img src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle">&nbsp;</div>

 

[Guest]

Welcome and right on with the home schooling <img src="https://vanlivingforum.com/images/boards/smilies/wink.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle">. If its too crowded I would go with an ultra lightweight small travel trailer for the kids or even a diy cargo trailer conversion as the "Bunkhouse" and school room.&nbsp; Good luck to you<br>

 

[ladylrae]

Welcome and right on with the home schooling <img src="https://vanlivingforum.com/images/boards/smilies/wink.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle">. If its too crowded I would go with an ultra lightweight small travel trailer for the kids or even a diy cargo trailer conversion as the "Bunkhouse" and school room.&nbsp; Good luck to you<br>

<div><br></div><div>Wow! That's great advice! We could make it a partial closet too! I'll definitely be sharing that idea with my dad! Thanks again! (Especially for your encouragement in regards to homeschooling! We are blessed to have been raised with such a wonderful form of education!)</div>

 

[SheketEchad]

<span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 0);">Welcome, and yes, debt allows others to direct our activities (as I am learning painfully); much success to you and yours!</span><div><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 0);">~SE</span></div>

 

[ladylrae]

<span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 0);">Welcome, and yes, debt allows others to direct our activities (as I am learning painfully); much success to you and yours!</span><div><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 0);">~SE</span></div>

<div><br></div><div>Yes... debt is a form of slavery according to Scripture... <img src="/images/boards/smilies/frown.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle">&nbsp;</div><div>God commands: "<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', arial, helvetica; font-size: 13px; "><span class="criteria">Owe</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', arial, helvetica; font-size: 13px; ">&nbsp;</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', arial, helvetica; font-size: 13px; "><span class="criteria">no</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', arial, helvetica; font-size: 13px; ">&nbsp;</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', arial, helvetica; font-size: 13px; "><span class="criteria">man</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', arial, helvetica; font-size: 13px; "><b>&nbsp;any thing</b>, but to love one another:" (Romans 13:8)</span></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'trebuchet ms', arial, helvetica" size="2"><br></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'trebuchet ms', arial, helvetica" size="2">Why did we hearken to man's words before seeking the Word of God? But God is merciful, raising beauty from ashes and working all things out for our good according to His marvelous grace. He is so kind.</font></div><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8">

 

[cargovanconversion]

<p>Welcome Shelby,</p><p>wish you good luck with your endeavor!</p><p><br></p><p>Van.</p>

 

[judycmomx6]

<P>Wow, that's all&nbsp;I can say! Your parent's are awfully brave to put 3 children in a motorhome. I hope ya'll don't get to claustraphobic in there with 5 people. I hope your planning on living somewhere you can spend alot of time outside. But I have to commend you for your determination! I wish you all the best on your journey, and good luck with your renovation. You came to the right place for ideas and such. And these are some of the best people you will ever meet.&nbsp;Well, welcome to you and we're glad your here!</P>