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[donlaurel]

I am a new comer to this forum but not new to full-time RV living.  When I retired in 1999 my wife and myself lived full-time in a 35 ' class A motorhome.  During my working years we always had a travel trailer of some type.  I raced motorcycle enduros along the east coast and we camped almost every weekend during the warmer months.

We lived in the class A for about 3 years until we visited a wonderful 55+ RV park in N Fort Myers, FL.  It was a a great place to live on a permanent basis.  We sold the RV and purchased a manufactured home in the Raintree community.  

During 2015 we moved back to NJ to be near daughter and grandchildren.  NJ is a horrible state to live in after living in the south for 15 years.  I am trying to convince my wife to start RVing again but she isn't happy with that I idea.  Maybe sometime in the future. :-/

 

[rvpopeye]

Welcome aboard the forums Don.
You have some good experience under your belt.
You can still be an "armchair adviser" and help out the newbies !

 

[VanDwellerMod]

Welcome to the CRVL forums donlaurel! Several men and women on this forum are married and travel solo, leaving their partner at home for part of the year. That may be something for you and your wife to consider.

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.

 

[DannyB1954]

I think it better to get between a bear and her cubs than a grandmother and grandkids. Maybe explain how nice it would be to be able to take them to National Parks. It would be good for their education and social skills. Don't be afraid to make stuff up. LOL
If we can't give you advice that will lead to trouble, nobody can.
Welcome to the tribe.

 

[eDJ_]

Space for everyone may be best now.   Going full time again could allow you to swing by the kids place and
take everyone camping for a weekend a few times a year,  and be on hand for the July 4 picnics etc.    Sort of just enough closeness.

I agree with Danny as I've known Guys who complain that his wife won't back off with the grand kids.    I remember one grandfather saying his wife refused to go south with him for the winter in their retirement cause she wouldn't be able to see the baby every day.  (she was mother of the groom)   Sure enough,  within seven years the son and wife divorced.   The wife took the kids and moved several states away, the son wound up living back home with mom and dad. 

Everyone needs their space.  If not there will likely be friction and tension.  Kids may even learn to play parents
against grand parents to get what they want.