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11-01-2022, 09:30 AM #11
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11-01-2022, 09:38 AM #12
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U.S. Army Retired
2012 F350 DRW CC LB Lariat PS 6.7
2020 Solitude 310GK-R, MORryde IS, disc brakes,
Sailun LRG tires, solar, DP windows, W/D
(Previously in a Reflection 337RLS)
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11-01-2022, 09:46 AM #13
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11-05-2022, 05:50 PM #14
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This past week we switched our domicile from Georgia to Florida. We use MyRVMail in Crestview for our physical address. The folks at the tax office in Crestview seemed quite accustomed to new people coming in and getting drivers licenses and tags for RV's. Aside from the standard questions there were no surprises or issues getting this done. We also went to a local branch of a nationwide bank and created new accounts. Next year we'll find local doctors and we'll make sure to come back 1-2 times per year for our annual checkups, etc.
As for veterinary care, so far we haven't had an issue finding a local vet where we happen to be and getting our dogs seen in pretty short order (in one recent case we nearly had to have emergency surgery, but fortunately for us and the dog this resolved itself). Admittedly not the same as our home town vet but these random vets have worked out ok for us.
While getting our FL tags they asked if we wanted two year registrations which is nice. No renewal needed until late 2024. And drivers license is good for 8 years.Steve & Katey
Full time since 07/01/2022
2020 Ford F-350 DRW (5361 payload)
2024 Solitude 390RK (FBP and Morryde IS from factory)
2018 Reflection 337RLS (Still got it!)
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11-06-2022, 06:41 AM #15
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That's the great thing about RVing, and fulltiming, owners can do it however it best fits their life style. FL, TX and SD seem to be the big three states fulltimers flock to. FL and SD seem to have the fewest restrictions on vehicles and licenses. We have run into a few people that were interested in TN. They do not have a state income tax either but I don't know the details about vehicle licensing restrictions.
For many fulltimers, pre Medicare eligible, health care is a major consideration and must factor into the decission. Break Downs, Maintenance and Repairs can be a worry for a lot of owners. Many of us fulltimers put money aside in a separate banking/savings account to use for just repairs and maintenance. We do this and also with the financial institutions we use, we can electronically transfer funds between accounts at the same or totally different banks.
Boondocking - On our trip out West, SD, WY, MT, UT Tami and I saw many owners boondocking on federal land, or staying in out of the way state rec areas with minimal services. This can really drop your costs and get you into some beautiful places.
We are not set up for boondocking much beyond an over night but we have thought about upgrading our rig to do more of this. We have friends that live near Albuquerque and have a lot of land. They have invited us to spend as much time as we want boondocking on their land. A lot of wild horses run on their land, from pictures, its beautiful country. I have started looking into what we would need to go a week 5-6 days(power) without connections, and wow am I dazed and confused. Lithium batts, bank monitor, wiring, converter, inverter, controller, and solar, oh my! We already have a genny.
Thinking about mainly power here not necessarily holding tanks, but that has to figure in also.
Our friends "RV Texas Y'all" have an extreme boondocking battery and solar setup on their motorhome and could go @ 10 days before their tanks fill up or fresh water is out. They could go indifferently with their power set up.
We don't need to go that extreme on power but for what we are thinking about, without running air conditioners off batteries, it would be a costly investment, probably somewhere in the $3000-3500 area. With that kind of an investment we really need to make sure we would use it for the cost.
Looking forward to our future adventures and expanding our capabilities.Last edited by Steven@147; 11-06-2022 at 07:59 AM.
Steve & Tami Cass - Escapee's, FMCA Members, Texas Fulltimers Since July 2020
2019 Solitude 3350RL S-Class, 2018 Ram 3500 DRW, Laramie Longhorn, B&W Companion, Texas Class A Non-CDL Drivers License
Sharing the Fulltime Lifestyle - www.youtube.com/@tsrvadventures3219/videos, Nonprofit Channel
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11-06-2022, 07:20 PM #16
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South Dakota does not have vehicle inspection. Registration is by mail and internet. Must be in residence 24 hours every 5 years to renew driver license.
Jerry and Jack (Standard Schnauzer)
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2018 Reflection 315RLTS
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11-08-2022, 09:06 AM #17
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11-08-2022, 09:16 AM #18
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Mark & Mary. Full-timing across the USA (and Canada)!
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Current Rig: 2019 Ford F350 SD Crew Cab, w/8' box, Lariat, SRW, 6.7l Diesel
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11-09-2022, 12:40 PM #19
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11-12-2022, 07:19 PM #20
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Simply be in the state for 24 hours. That can be in your RV at an RV park or at a hotel or motel overnight. Boondocking doesn't count because you need a receipt to verify your stay. Last time, I flew in from my snowbird roost, stayed overnight at an airport hotel \, got the receipt and flew back the next day. That was all the proof I needed.
Jerry and Jack (Standard Schnauzer)
Currently in Benson, AZ
2018 Reflection 315RLTS
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