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05-17-2016, 04:47 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Clermont
Posts: 289
M.O.C. #17920
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Three days and counting...
Well our long-anticipated transition to full-timing is three days away. The DW retires on Thursday and my last day is Friday. The house sold yesterday, the Model T is in storage, all the belongings are gone or stored (very little stored), and I think I have everything in place. We elected to remain Arkansas residents and rented a PO box from the UPS store which gave us a physical address for voting and driver's license. Last step is to change to FT RV insurance, probably Progressive, and I think we're set to begin our new season in life. Many thanks to richfaa who helped us secure a spot near Orlando starting in November, but to get there we spend time in Atlanta, Dallas, Little Rock, Colorado, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, N California, Las Vegas and Utah. First grandson is due early July in Little Rock so will probably make many stops there in the journey.
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05-17-2016, 04:58 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Colorado Springs
Posts: 3,335
M.O.C. #10496
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Good luck and have fun in your full timing adventure. Congratulations on your retirement! I can feel your excitement in your post.
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2010 3150RL
LevelUp, Dual 6 volt batteries, Progressive Industries EMS HW50C, Honda EU2000i Generator, Bridgestone Duravis R250 tires, Torklift Glowstep Revolution Stairs, LED Tail lights
2015 RAM 3500 Laramie SRW LB CC Cummins 6.7L Aisin Trans B&W RVK3600
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05-17-2016, 05:11 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Sioux Falls
Posts: 505
M.O.C. #14162
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Sounds terrific. You'll love it.
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Steve & Sheryl Engels
2018 Montana 3790RD
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05-17-2016, 05:25 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Fort Wayne
Posts: 477
M.O.C. #17609
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Congrats
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2016 Montana 3160RL w/MOR/Ryde IS and Disc Brakes
855W Solar System, TriStar MPPT-60 Controller, Magnum 2800W Inverter, 6 Trojan T-105REs
2015 Chevy Duramax SRW SB Crew Cab
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05-17-2016, 06:09 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: West Richland
Posts: 1,253
M.O.C. #17164
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Way to go, finishing one journey and starting another. Safe driving and good times to you.
Tom Marty
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05-18-2016, 02:29 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Bushnell
Posts: 61
M.O.C. #17212
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Congratulations, we made almost the same transition last Oct. We haven't regretted a minute of it.
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05-18-2016, 02:30 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Eureka Springs
Posts: 432
M.O.C. #17829
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Congrats -Live the Dream!
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05-18-2016, 03:41 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Boise
Posts: 288
M.O.C. #13564
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We will be making the same change the first of September. Have reservations in Pensacola, FL for the month of December. Keep us posted on what we need to learn!
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05-18-2016, 04:17 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: KENT
Posts: 29
M.O.C. #13494
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First rule of full timing, " take 1/2 as much clothes & twice as money" I'm not sure what I like more.... being retired, or the freedom this lifestyle provides. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!
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05-18-2016, 05:00 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Full Timer In Naples, Florida
Posts: 1,049
M.O.C. #15731
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Keep the shiny side up.
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2017, 3500 Ram Big Horn, 4x4, Crew Cab, DRW, Aisin Transmission, 4:10. Curt Q20, 2014 Mountaineer 331 RLT, Sailun's on the rv and truck.
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05-18-2016, 05:26 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Port Orchard
Posts: 1,153
M.O.C. #3403
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Good luck and safe travels.
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05-18-2016, 11:17 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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Good luck as you start your travels
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Mike and Lorraine
2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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05-18-2016, 12:43 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Pahrump
Posts: 2,523
M.O.C. #1081
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Congrats on your new adventure! Just remember that now you are No Longer in a hurry to get anywhere.....So, slow down and enjoy the sights, scenery and each other!! You don't have to see or do everything in the first month! Have a GREAT time. 
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05-24-2016, 03:35 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Clermont
Posts: 289
M.O.C. #17920
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Well, we made it. DW had her last day Thursday and mine was Friday, then had a short farewell deal this afternoon. We're now at a COE park through Memorial Day and then the travels start. Thank you for all the well wishes and I really hope we get to meet up with some of you along the way. I'm very thankful for the forum which has helped us get to know our rig, fix the bugs, and given us some courage to take this step into the "Great Adventure". Glad we are doing it now rather than waiting until it's too late.
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05-25-2016, 06:14 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Livermore
Posts: 5,142
M.O.C. #1920
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Congratulations and best of luck. Don't forget the CPRR rally in July in Nebraska and the RMRR in Colorado in September. Which leaves enough time to get to Goshen the end of September. Enjoy the journey.
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Ron and Terrie Ames - MOC #1920/KF0NTA
2021Montana 3230CK Super Solar Legacy Package
2021 Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn, BIM Charging
4x4, SRW, LB, Crew Cab, Pullrite 3900 Hitch
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05-26-2016, 02:55 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Clermont
Posts: 289
M.O.C. #17920
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Ron, would love to make the CPRR but we will be on baby watch with son and DIL in Little Rock during July, expecting our first grandchild July 2. We will be in Southern Utah mid Sept. to mid Oct. so may try to make the RMRR. Will investigate!
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05-26-2016, 03:16 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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We have not forgot about your interest working Disneyworld. We will be sending you some Disney links to look over in the next couple of months. Noting exciting yet but Sept/ Oct is a good hiring season for Disneyworld. You just never know what they are going to do regarding seasonal employees from year to year.
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05-27-2016, 04:12 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Frostproof, FL USA
Posts: 2,362
M.O.C. #13272
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What we enjoyed about being full time was our freedom to either plan weeks ahead of time and stick to those plans, or change everything and end up in a different part of the country. Of course we always ended up someplace in SW Florida for the winter.
Congrats and enjoy, sounds like you have everything planned out good.
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Previous: 2008 Montana 3400RL & 2014 3725RL
Current: Full Time 2022 SOB TT Toy Hauler
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05-28-2016, 11:33 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Wickenburg
Posts: 107
M.O.C. #13254
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Congrats and enjoy the ride! We made the leap in January. At first it was a bit overwhelming for us. The reality that this was "home" and how long did we really think we wanted to be without a permanent home base. We stayed in Arizona for the winter and just hit the road for the summer. Really happy to be on the road and enjoying the freedom.
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05-31-2016, 02:06 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Clermont
Posts: 289
M.O.C. #17920
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by rdklein2
First rule of full timing, " take 1/2 as much clothes & twice as money" I'm not sure what I like more.... being retired, or the freedom this lifestyle provides. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!
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Great advice! We had to cull through our clothes three times to be able to get them to fit in the closet. I'm doing a couple of weddings so have to keep the suits and a few professional outfits, but once we got the number down, we decided we will see what we use and what we don't after a year and then reduce again. Downsizing is tough!!
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