Looking forward

[Rae4EdTech]

Hello everyone! I’m here to make new connections and figure out how and where I’m going to go next in life. I got my degrees, the husband, my house, my career, my kids... then I woke up one morning and poof my life went up in smoke. So here I am now with my 2 little kids trying to figure it all out. I have a 2015 Subaru’s Forester that’s only has a 1500lb tow capacity, but will be paid off in a year.

 

[highdesertranger]

Welcome Rae4EdTech to the CRVL forums! To help you learn the ins and outs of these forums, this "Tips, Tricks and Rules" post lists some helpful information to get you started. We look forward to hearing more from you. highdesertranger

 

[Moxadox]

Hi Rae, sorry to hear your life took a strange turn on you. Mine did too. When we find ourselves (as Frankie said) flat on our face, we get up, dust ourselves off, and climb back in the saddle (I guess he didn't say that part, exactly).

Your Subaru is a great vehicle, and it can easily pull the new breed of overland teardrop trailers, if that interests you at all. You have a range of choices.

Take care. You've found a safe place here.

The Dire Wolfess

 

[travelaround]

Hi Rae, welcome to the forums . . . the Subaru Forester looks awesome (just looked at Google images) and seems new enough that you can drive it a long time if you want to. When I was younger I traveled near and far with two children, all of us sleeping in the car - one on the back seat and one on the passenger seat (the children switched off on that) plus me cuddled in a sleeping bag in the driver's seat... it worked for us and we have some of the best memories of our travels during that time in our lives. It is an adventure...

 

[Gardenias]

Hello!
A family member swears by Subarus.
You sound pretty resilient!

 

[AMGS3]

Hello Rae4EdTech and welcome to the forum.

A big piece of vehicle dwelling for too many people is getting over the shaming mindset that we ourselves or society projects onto people who live as nomads. I hope that this is not an issue for you, but if it is please stop and remind yourself that you are a valued part of humanity and no matter how you live (in an adobe hut or a multi million dollar sky scraper or LITERALLY anything in between) your value doesn't come from where you live or your net worth, it comes from your heart. Don't let the social pressures change the way you feel about you. Be good to you.

Three people in a Subaru is do-able and definitely can be done comfortably, you just have to experiment a bit to see what's right for you and your family.

It's a huge plus that your vehicle is almost paid off. I had a friend who had a Subaru that lasted for ages with no major problems, just regular maintenance. (And he was religious about that routine upkeep!)

Peace,

~angie

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[travelaround]

Remember, you are on a vacation. You are experiencing an adventure. Homeschooling is legal in all fifty states. Also, travel is a great way to teach social studies, or science. Visit museums and historic parks. So much fun! I used to read children's novels out loud for the children in the evening or on rainy days... like "The Children Under the Bridge" by Natalie Savage Carlson. Great book about a homeless family.

 

[RoamerRV428]

don't rush. decide what will be best. trade the forester for a truck and get a small rv? trade forster for van or class B rv? YOU have SO many ways to move forward, just take your time and decide how you want to live, where you might want to move and more. When life goes poof, we need to react but don't over react , take your time to know what is best for you guys. Your next way thru life will come to you and you guys will move forward in great fashion I am sure~!

 

[tav-2020]

i have a subaru forester and here is my short list of options for towing (I can go up to 1800 lbs towing):

ProLite Lounge (Canadian built, cassette toilet option) - they also make smaller/lighter options!
https://www.roulotteprolite.ca/produit/LOUNGE/
Aliner Ranger 10
http://aliner.com/campers/ranger-10/

tab 320 S; my preferred, but really too heavy for long term towing with my subie:
https://tab.nucamprv.com/tab-teardrop-camper/?tab=1

prices on all of these vary depending on where you are and what options...Aliner is least expensive (brand new) but comes with set/take down needs more so than others.

best of luck, you will find a path that works for you and kiddos.

 

[travelaround]

About homeschooling - you'll be expected to follow the laws of your state of residence. For reference, I will mention, Idaho homeschool laws are extremely lenient and consist of, well, few expectations. Other states may require specific study areas, testing, and other government oversights that might interfere with a traveling lifestyle.

Your state of residence would be the state where you have your vehicle registered, your driver's license, and your mail forwarding service.

 

[Smitty716]

Hi Rae , welcome to the forums. I remember as a kid sleeping in the back of a station wagon with my brother. And as far as home school I heard that if your a Florida resident you get free access to the online school for your children. Not sure where your at but when you do find a camper or what ever you may check into that . I watched a YouTube video the other night . A couple became Florida residents just for the online school . Good luck

 

[AMGS3]

"Connections academy" has free online school in a lot of states. I've heard that ad about a million times, lol. I'm not sure if they offer it free in every state though. It's worth looking it up if you're interested. Also, I don't know what the quality of the education is, as judging by their ad, every student graduates with flying colors.

~angie

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[Rae4EdTech]

Hi Rae, sorry to hear your life took a strange turn on you.  Mine did too.  When we find ourselves (as Frankie said) flat on our face, we get up, dust ourselves off, and climb back in the saddle (I guess he didn't say that part, exactly).

Your Subaru is a great vehicle, and it can easily pull the new breed of overland teardrop trailers, if that interests you at all.  You have a range of choices.  

Take care.  You've found a safe place here.

The Dire Wolfess

I’ll look into the overland teardrops... thanks! I truely appreciate the support...
Take care 

 

[Rae4EdTech]

Thank you so very much for the open arms welcome and all of the great advice! I am inspired. I think we are going to take a trip up the west coast (we live in so. Cal) and go see some snow and fall colors in OR... and hey maybe even WA. Bc my son is autistic he really can’t handle extended driving trips so it’ll be slow travel.... but I think that’ll be best for us and allow us to see a lot.

 

[travelaround]

Have fun on your trip. CA has awesome State Historic Parks... I could recommend quite a few.

 

[user 22017]

Good luck, Rae