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06-06-2017, 10:16 PM
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diesel maniac
Airstream - Other
Tucson
, AZ
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 2,550
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Taking hobbies on the road
What kind of hobbies do you take on the road? I know a lot of people take musical instruments, books, sewing stuff, sports gear, fishing gear etc. I am wondering about the future, when I am retired and we may spend extended times away from home. My big hobbies are wrenching and metal working. Kinda hard to take welders and such on the road but I have heard of taking a propane forge and anvil. Not sure how people would react to a
hammer clanging away on the anvil in an RV park though, probably a bad idea.
That pretty much leaves me with fishing and reading.
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06-06-2017, 10:41 PM
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Journeyman
2016 25' International
Amherst
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 956
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ITSNO60
What kind of hobbies do you take on the road? I know a lot of people take musical instruments, books, sewing stuff, sports gear, fishing gear etc. I am wondering about the future, when I am retired and we may spend extended times away from home. My big hobbies are wrenching and metal working. Kinda hard to take welders and such on the road but I have heard of taking a propane forge and anvil. Not sure how people would react to a
hammer clanging away on the anvil in an RV park though, probably a bad idea.
That pretty much leaves me with fishing and reading.
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I sold my old camper to a person who makes three string "cigar box" guitars. Such guitars are perfectly sized for a trailer--so much so that I asked to get one as part of the sales price.
Photography is my primary hobby and it's easily integrated into the trip.
I also like to cook, and I relish the special challenge that comes with a small kitchen stocked with local ingredients acquired at roadside.
And then there's reading.
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06-07-2017, 06:43 AM
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Silver Condo III
2015 30' International
Saskatoon
, Saskatchewan
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 264
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Would you believe weaving!
Working out how to take a 24" folding floor loom along with us. It basically is a 36" cube when opened, but folds up to 36 x 12 x 48 high. The downside of Airstreams is that they utilize every inch of floorspace. We are thinking of removing the dinette as we usually eat sitting in our recliners. Lots of ideas percolating but haven't landed on anything just yet. Thought about buying a different type of RV (5th wheel), but nothing compares to an Airstream.
Any input on how to accommodate the loom would be appreciated.
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06-07-2017, 07:30 AM
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diesel maniac
Airstream - Other
Tucson
, AZ
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 2,550
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One thing I am counting on is my full size pickup bed with camper shell for my "garage". What is your TV?
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06-07-2017, 08:15 AM
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Traveler
2017 25' International
Staunton
, Virginia
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 939
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I have a little backpackin guitar and a camera. They both fit in the overhead compartment in the bedroom with plenty of room to spare for hats, sweaters, extra blankets and the small pillows. Playin guitar quietly inside the trailer can't be heard from the outside, if the windows are closed. But mainly I hike and explore. Also geocaching is a good way to spend time and all ya need is a gps. Lots of folks out there doing photography. Safe travels.
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06-07-2017, 08:19 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2016 30' Classic
Naperville
, Illinois
Join Date: Nov 2016
Posts: 138
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Rock collecting.
(Typially 300- 400 lbs of rocks per 3 week trip.)
Thus, a heavy duty tow vehicle.
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2016 Classic (with ProPride)
2016 Silverado 3500HD Diesel drw
1995 & 2004 Gary Fisher Hoo-Koo-e-Koo emergency vehicles
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06-07-2017, 09:51 AM
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Overland Adventurer
1991 34' Excella
2009 34' Panamerica
Telluride
, Colorado
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 2,476
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Vacuum tube audio is difficult on the road too!
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06-07-2017, 10:36 AM
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Half a Rivet Short
2017 30' Classic
2022 Interstate 24X
Carlisle
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 15,744
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Hi
3D printing isn't all that hard to do. The same is true of small scale CNC work. Both normally require some sort of AC power. A small (quiet) generator is good enough. You *can* rig up a 3D printer to run off of 12V, it may (or may not) pull more than you are comfortable with off your batteries. With an extra solar panel (at about 200W) it's quite do-able (in the sunshine).
Bob
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06-07-2017, 10:54 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2016 30' Classic
Little Rock
, Arkansas
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 167
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Knitting!
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06-07-2017, 11:24 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 Interstate
Normal
, Illinois
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 18,089
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Yes, judyjudy, tho I crochet as never could master two needles at one time.
I keep yarn and crochet supplies in a small storage ottoman.
Maggie
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06-07-2017, 12:12 PM
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Half a Rivet Short
2017 30' Classic
2022 Interstate 24X
Carlisle
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 15,744
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Hi
A belt loom isn't all that large. You could easily take up weaving.
Bob
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06-07-2017, 01:29 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 23' Flying Cloud
Fair Oaks
, California
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 717
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My hobby is archery, and my wife and I backpack and fish. There are always a bow and arrows and fishing gear in a bunk bed that is over our regular bed. Sometimes the whole purpose of the trip is to go to an archery tournament. Other times we are just traveling and sightseeing. We both enjoy finding secluded spots to boondock where can hang out with our dog, I can shoot a few arrows if I want to, and my wife can go on a hike if she wants to. We are somewhat spoiled in that fish are so plentiful in the backcountry lakes we visit on our backpacking trips that we don't often fish in lakes accessible by roads, but we always have fishing gear along in case the urge to fish strikes us.
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06-07-2017, 02:12 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 25' Flying Cloud
Cuddebackville
, New York
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 4,346
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Two bicycles and a guitar for me, knitting and A LOT of fly fishing gear for Sam.
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2019 Ford Expedition Platinum
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06-07-2017, 03:15 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Walnut Creek
, California
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 3,952
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Nancy quilts - always a box of little ones getting made into big ones. Will be interesting to see how the generator works as a power supply. Visiting quilt shops and museums adds to the trip objectives. The pups are into eating, sleeping, getting rubs and investigating interesting new smells, especially if they involve friendly new playmates. I like to take snapshots that get represented as photography even though they never approach that quality. Also experimenting with fly fishing and finding that flailing the water is very relaxing. Attempting to make something that looks like an insect is as fun as the fishing. Having low expectations positively impacts the relaxation meter as is reasonable in retirement. But travel and seeing new places, things, and people is the prime objective of our RV adventure. So you could say that the big hobby take along is the shiny girl that follows us around. Pat
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06-07-2017, 03:19 PM
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Rivet Master
1984 27' Airstream 270
Scotia
, New York
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 1,082
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Dont get me started on my hobbies...
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06-07-2017, 04:24 PM
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Rivet Master
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Ebro
, Fla Panhandle
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,212
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You could get yourself an old classic motorhome, then you could bring tools and wrench to your hearts content keeping it going.. 😃
Cheers Richard
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06-07-2017, 05:26 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2017 28' International
Virginia Beach
, Virginia
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 405
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Power decorative decoy carving.
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06-07-2017, 06:47 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2008 25' Safari FB SE
Milford
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 58
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Another rock collector! Between the heavy tools & rocks, weight is always a factor. Great way to stay active and outdoors. Would never work for a full timer.
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06-07-2017, 06:50 PM
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Rivet Master
1972 31' Sovereign
Lexington
, Minnesota
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 3,991
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Chris is a model railroader (N scale) and brings buildings to build for his set up with us. I quilt soI have a Singer Featherweight sewing machine and a few projects along all the time.
Kay
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06-07-2017, 07:38 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 28' Safari S/O
Paradise
, California
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 3,446
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NHdigger
Another rock collector! Between the heavy tools & rocks, weight is always a factor. Great way to stay active and outdoors. Would never work for a full timer.
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Yep, another rock collector here. We do week long prospecting trips in the desert and really have to be careful of the weight. I try and keep the specimens confined to 5 gallon buckets so i can monitor the weight. Generally about 50-75lbs per bucket. Last trip was 6 buckets plus the specimens to big to fit in the buckets. Definitely need a heavy duty truck!
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"THE OLDER I GET, THE BETTER I WAS"
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