Anyone in their 30s or 40s full-timing?

[Lily&Me]

Lots of good info and experience you are imparting here, MrBeast. Here's to you, for getting out there and doing what many only dream about.

Travel safe, and will look for you on the road.

Maggie

[jwvastine]

Not Airstreamers nor did they take their corporate life with them but they started FTing in their early 40s and are still on the road 4 years later. You may find some useful information here:
RV-Dreams Journal

[MrBeast]

Originally Posted by doug&maggie

Lots of good info and experience you are imparting here, MrBeast. Here's to you, for getting out there and doing what many only dream about.

Travel safe, and will look for you on the road.

Maggie

Thank you, for the moment I am stationary in Corpus Christi Texas but if you ever get down this way feel free to stop by the shop and say hi.

[Airbiscuit]

Originally Posted by Wisco

Points for the younguns. What we lack in experience we make up for in enthusiasm and stupidity.

Here Here! We will join you on that statement, if you make it to Ohio (cleveland area) give us a jingle and you are welcome to use our courtesy parking

[Wisco]

Originally Posted by Airbiscuit

Here Here! We will join you on that statement, if you make it to Ohio (cleveland area) give us a jingle and you are welcome to use our courtesy parking

What a notable gesture and thank you. So far it is hard to leave a beautiful Socal summer. Malibu blows my mind....and dings my board.

[silversnail]

I full-timed for a couple of years (2007-09) in my 20' Safari. I documented the trip at www.TheSilverSnail.com. After spending a winter back in Maine (in a house) and contemplating my options, I decided to hit the road again. I made some big improvements this time, though.
1) I got a Nissan Titan (previously had a Toyota 4Runner). Now I can do mountains. No more Hail Marys on long steep grades. And it has real tow mirrors! And a bench seat! Love it.
2) I packed my things that I couldn't bring with me into a small storage unit (previously I had subletted my furnished apartment). Everything is packed well and in neat boxes, so that when/if I want to stop and settle someplace, movers could easily get it and bring it to me, if I wanted.
3) I became a Florida resident. Florida does not have state income tax and does not charge Maine's insane excise tax on vehicles (and trailers) when you register them.

For income, I am a graphic designer (www.bluecatmedia.com) and none of my long-standing clients have had any problems with my decision. In fact, they all support me in it.

Because I'm solo and have a professional workload to manage, I have found that I don't love moving around so much when I have a heavy workload and I would rather stay in places for a month at a time. Monthly rates at commercial campgrounds are much more economical for full-hookup campsites, and it also gives me time to chill, work, and explore the area without feeling rushed and without having to break/setup camp so much. The bummer about that is sometimes a month feels too long, and often the commercial RV parks are not as nice as state parks or other public parks. The good thing about a month stay is that it gives me a real chance to get a feel for the place and not feel like a tourist.

[streamahead]

Im 34 single with my dog.. and getting ready to go full time. Im a filmworker. Ive talked about doing this and have wanted to do it for years. I bought a 69 Safari this year, lived out of it for two months in remote areas of Utah while on a job.. a good test drive for the new life. Recently the Safari was totaled on the Oregon coast.. So sad. My house has been for sale for 9 months, and my insurance settlement for the Safari should come next week. Ive located a nice 71 Overlander, that I think will be just right for me and my dog. I plan to exist in Utah in the warmer months (if there is work) and travel south in search of work, and sun in the winter. Im excited for the material cleanse and the coming experiences. Thats what life is about.. For me. experiences.
Jason

[greenrvlife]

Hi everyone -

It is simply great that we are all in positions to make the full-time dream a reality. We are just starting our prep work before we hit the road around May of next year. We are currently greening the interior of our 2003 AS Safari and will be adding some solar and rain water harvesting before we hit the road. We love reading everyone's blogs and adventures. Take care.

[Atfulldraw]

I'm about to be 39 (again) and she hasn't yet reached thirty....

We are both insurance adjusters, and are frequently the youngest ones in the park!

Not going completely full-time yet (nor do we have an Airstream, yet) but we live for months at a time in our 32' travel trailer. Dallas is home base, but we've lived in Alabama for three months this year and are now in Arizona for a lengthy stay....

We're about to ditch the house and go full time in a 42-foot 5'er.

Never thought I'd actually do it, but you only go around once!

[ArtStream]

Well when I started I WAS IN MY 40’s!



I’ve been living on the road in my 27’ Classic for 11 years. I’m an artist and single.



Some great advice here and some of the heavy weights have already wade in.



Verzion is the way to go for wireless; you might want to add a wilison amplifier and external antenna. Solar will certainly cut down on your living expense and allow you to boon dock. I went solar 3 years ago and love it. Also, pick up a Catalytic heater for the cold and a REAL box fan, for when it’s hot.



Airstreams don’t really have a lot of storage so be sure to consider the largest bed and cab you can get (I use a 1 ton BOX TRUCK to carry around my motorcycle, large canvases and aux freezer)



I’m sure you will do just fine, and remember, THE JOURNEY IS THE DESTINATION.


See ya down the road

[Splitrock]

What's a "REAL box fan", and "aux freezer"?

[Ganaraska]

A freezer that will hold an aux? Or possibly auxiliary freezer. Box fan, would be an electric fan in a box also called a window fan. I would prefer a small table fan myself.

[Splitrock]

I looked up "real box fan" and it got a porn site. I never heard of a camper going down the road hauling a freezer. Was this covered during the day I missed at camper school? Is it a small freezer? What powers it?

[loudruff]

Artstream has a big Ford box truck...like a big "basement". Carries all of his supplies, a small chest freezer, lots of batteries, and his motorcycle. I think it is a great pantry too. He has gone solar and is off the grid alot. If you are planning on boondocking you need to heed his advice! He is the one to talk to about what you need to do! He has a classy set up.
AND we love his tee shirts! Awesome artist!

[Splitrock]

Wow!

[Ganaraska]

I still like the idea of a freezer that will hold an ox. No matter how you spell it.

[Wingeezer]

Does 1943 count as forties ............ maybe?!


Brian

[angeline]

Hey Dave,

Haven't had time to read through the entire thread, but I'm planning on doing the same with my BF and we are both still in our 20's. Let's stay in touch, trade tips, etc. You on Twitter? I'm @natlhq. Our travelog is in my signature.

Best,
A

[KerriO]

Hey all, thought I'd stop in to post. I'm 33, and my husband and I (who is significantly older—I won't mention his age, but this seems to be a trend in this thread, too). We've been dreaming about doing this for about five years now, but circumstances have prevented us from doing so. Now, some unfortunate circumstances (namely the housing market and the job market) have put us in the fortunate position to finally take advantage of this dream we've been having. Let's just say, we're about to blow our perfect credit to smithereens in exchange for a full-timing airstream dream and freedom from an increasingly stressful situation.

I'm a freelance Art Director and Web Designer and Developer, so my transition into working while full-timing will be easy. My husband's experience lies in project management and executive assistance, so he's looking into Virtual Assistance and is also looking forward to just taking odd jobs, workamping, etc. He loves to meet people and wants to try out whatever's available (after working in a cube for years and years).

This is the week we've finally committed to searching out the airstream to buy. We're looking for a used International Signature Series 27'FB or 28'. We bought our tow vehicle about a month ago. So we're committed, and just getting all the ducks in a row to launch.

I've been obsessively researching this lifestyle for years. I've been lurking on these forums for a long time, but not posting much, just absorbing info. But, I've compiled a list of blogs from folks pulling off similar things to what we want to do. I'm posting it below in case it's helpful to anyone. I recognize a lot of people on this thread from my list!

Full-Timing Airstreamers
The Airstream Chronicles Continued › Photos, Tech Tips, Life 2.0, and more….all from an Airstream
Dreamstreamr Odyssey Chasing 75 Degrees
Dreamstreamr Odyssey | Chasing 75 Degrees
Livin' La Vida Trella! - Life on the Open Road with our Airstream
RamonaCreel.com - Cuz There's Too Much To Keep In My Head!
Aluminum Bliss
AIRSTREAM ADVENTURE
LongLongHoneymoon.com | Videos, tips, and information for Airstream / RV travelers.
One young couple's Airstream International CCD travel trailer RV adventure
http://whereiskylenow.com/
Mali Mish - An Airstream Travel Blog.
The Silver Snail :: fulltime location-independent RVer working, traveling and living in in an airstream trailer
Full Hook Ups (sometimes fulltimer)
Trans-Americas Airstream Road Trip (no longer full-timing)
Tin Can Travels (no longer full-timing)
Tour of America (no longer full-timing)

Other Young Full Timers (not in Airstreams)
Lost Soles and Randall Louis Hamilton's One Shoe Diaries
ForeverYoungRV.com » This blog chronicles the adventures of Bryan, Cat, Theodore Mittens, Charlie & Cocoa and now Miphy on their RV ‘Mr.Escalade’.
UnderAgedRVers (the originals, from what I can tell—no longer fulltiming)
BadgerTrek: Home
RV-Dreams Journal
Live Work Dream: Working to find the dream life on full-time RV sabbatical road trip

[Atfulldraw]

Originally Posted by KerriO

Hey all, thought I'd stop in to post.......

Full-Timing Airstreamers
The Airstream Chronicles Continued › Photos, Tech Tips, Life 2.0, and more….all from an Airstream
Dreamstreamr Odyssey Chasing 75 Degrees
Dreamstreamr Odyssey | Chasing 75 Degrees
Livin' La Vida Trella! - Life on the Open Road with our Airstream
RamonaCreel.com - Cuz There's Too Much To Keep In My Head!
Aluminum Bliss
AIRSTREAM ADVENTURE
LongLongHoneymoon.com | Videos, tips, and information for Airstream / RV travelers.
One young couple's Airstream International CCD travel trailer RV adventure
http://whereiskylenow.com/
Mali Mish - An Airstream Travel Blog.
The Silver Snail :: fulltime location-independent RVer working, traveling and living in in an airstream trailer
Full Hook Ups (sometimes fulltimer)
Trans-Americas Airstream Road Trip (no longer full-timing)
Tin Can Travels (no longer full-timing)
Tour of America (no longer full-timing)

Other Young Full Timers (not in Airstreams)
Lost Soles and Randall Louis Hamilton's One Shoe Diaries
ForeverYoungRV.com » This blog chronicles the adventures of Bryan, Cat, Theodore Mittens, Charlie & Cocoa and now Miphy on their RV ‘Mr.Escalade’.
UnderAgedRVers (the originals, from what I can tell—no longer fulltiming)
BadgerTrek: Home
RV-Dreams Journal
Live Work Dream: Working to find the dream life on full-time RV sabbatical road trip

Nice compilation!

I was following a couple who remodeled a fiver -- they were in their twenties or thirties. From what I can remember, they took lots of great photos and of particular interest to me was their remodeling projects.....they took out the dinette and couch and set up a work station for both of them. Then they took out the bunks and installed slat walls to hang their climbing gear, biking, kayaking equipment....

Now I can't find their blog and I want to show my honey the equipment room.... any ideas???