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10-03-2013, 08:38 PM
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Rivet Master
1959 26' Overlander
Western
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,468
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TCA and GPO
Where oh where is Pflugerville?
We are going to Big Bend in January...
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We have spent the last three years in the Austin area and have been to Big Bend twice afterwards. I echo the recommendation for Marfa as a stop before or after.
Austin is a great town. I hope you have time to explore it.
I highly recommend Cottonwood Campground in Big Bend if you can dry camp or boondock. In January, Chisos Basin will be MUCH colder. Rio Grande Village is like a commercial campground -- great if you want hookups, but not our style.
We found Cottonwood to be 15 degrees warmer than Chisos. It has no services, but isn't this why we Airstreams?
See http://65tumbleweed.tumblr.com for our first two visits.
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10-05-2013, 06:25 AM
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#42
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3 Rivet Member
2013 27' FB International
2016 28' Land Yacht
Baton Rouge
, Louisiana
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 235
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Thanks for the excellent tips! We will plan a stop in Marfa coming or going.
I had not heard of Cottonwood before. Loved the pictures. Just ordered a DeLonghi heater recommended in the "what did you get for your trailer today" thread.
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10-05-2013, 07:55 AM
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#43
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Full Time Alumaloafer
1966 24' Tradewind
Livingston
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 143
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Congratulations on making the full-time plunge. Sounds like things are settling in for you. My wife and I spent a month or so camping out in our driveway before leaving the house. That experience was extremely helpful for us and the 2 cats. We are now over 2 weeks into our full-timing adventure and are staying in Kentucky while I am working for Amazon. We will be leaving for Arizona at the end of December.
We found the cats had a period of adjustment just like your dog, but they seem happy and content now!
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1966 Tradewind
1969 Chevy C10
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10-05-2013, 11:00 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2008 25' Safari FB SE
Campbell
, California
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 35
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I'm trying to convince Frank just to get on the light rail and use it for his daily commute. I think this weekend we're going to ride it into Austin and have dinner and spend the evening hanging out downtown. Maybe he will find the light rail appealing. Fingers crossed.[/QUOTE]
My husband loves the light rail where were are, and uses it unless he needs the car for errands. He likes being able to read or do work email instead of driving.
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10-18-2013, 11:16 AM
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Happy Wonderer
1997 25' Safari
Box Elder
, South Dakota
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 66
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I read Walden by Henry David Thoreau many years ago and took away the message of how carrying forward the accumulated stuff from family and life was so restricting. For what it is worth, we are all here temporarily and letting go of everything, even life itself is not an option - it is required. The love and memories will always comfort us...
My wife and I are just now planning an estate sale and renting a storage unit for one year maximum while we strike out on our full-time vagabond adventure.
Cheers and happy travels!
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10-27-2013, 01:53 PM
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Rivet Master
2016 27' Flying Cloud
Georgetown
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 796
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Movie Night at the RV Park
Last night was movie night at the RV Park central park. What a great time watching the movie with one of my new friends here at the RV Park. It's nice to see how people seemed so relaxed and enjoy this lifestyle. Today is all about relaxing in the Airstream.
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10-27-2013, 02:00 PM
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#47
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Rivet Master
2016 27' Flying Cloud
Georgetown
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 796
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Recent Decisions on Full-Timing
For us, the 25 foot Airstream has proven not to be the right full-timing floorplan. So we've decided to use the Airstream only for weekend camping (like we did prior to selling the house) and purchase something else for full-timing. Attached are photos of what we are in negotiations on purchasing and hope to finalize the purchase tomorrow.
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10-27-2013, 03:15 PM
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Moderator
2006 19' International CCD
Olathe
, Kansas
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 4,224
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Nice! Now the 5th wheel will seem large since you started with the Airstream! Can you store your Airstream where your at?
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10-27-2013, 03:42 PM
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Rivet Master
2016 27' Flying Cloud
Georgetown
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 796
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Quote:
Originally Posted by blmitch5
Nice! Now the 5th wheel will seem large since you started with the Airstream! Can you store your Airstream where your at?
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The 5th wheel will indeed feel like a mansion compared to right now. We can store the Airstream here where we're parked, they have storage just 4 sites down from us and is monitored with video cams. So it will make it convenient to pack/unpack the Airstream for weekend trips.
Now we're going to have to purchase a different tow vehicle. I've regretted trading the F250 in August so I'm again searching for an F250 to trade the lifted go-cart, I mean the Z92 in on.
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10-27-2013, 04:06 PM
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Moderator
2006 19' International CCD
Olathe
, Kansas
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 4,224
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Frank&Mike
The 5th wheel will indeed feel like a mansion compared to right now. We can store the Airstream here where we're parked, they have storage just 4 sites down from us and is monitored with video cams. So it will make it convenient to pack/unpack the Airstream for weekend trips. Now we're going to have to purchase a different tow vehicle. I've regretted trading the F250 in August so I'm again searching for an F250 to trade the lifted go-cart, I mean the Z92 in on.
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LOL. The new Silverado has really great reviews and won't you need more than a F250 for the 5th Wheel? You can always do an Air Safe hitch like Jeff and Cindy.
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10-28-2013, 08:42 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 31' Classic
2015 23' International
2013 25' FB International
Apache Junction
, Arizona
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 6,223
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Looks like a 1 ton dually might be needed to safely move that 5th wheel.
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TV - 2012 Dodge 2500 4x4 Cummins HO, automatic, Centramatics, Kelderman level ride airbag suspension, bed shell
2014 31' Classic w/ twin beds, 50 amp service, 1000 watt solar system, Centramatics, Tuson TPMS, 12" disc brakes, 16" tires & wheels
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10-30-2013, 06:28 PM
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#52
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Rivet Master
2016 27' Flying Cloud
Georgetown
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 796
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Quote:
Originally Posted by switz
Looks like a 1 ton dually might be needed to safely move that 5th wheel.
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You are correct on what is required to tow the Mobile Suites. I was not aware how heavy the Mobile Suites are and upon further review, 16,400 lbs. empty weight, we have decided to no longer pursue purchasing the Mobile Suites. Disappointed because it sure is a nice RV. So back at "start" in reviewing something more suitable for full-timing.
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10-31-2013, 10:05 AM
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4 Rivet Member
Central Florida
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 455
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Fifth wheels built specifically for fulltiming are very heavy as they are built rugged. That why they can take the rigors of fulltiming.
Look at a New Horizons fifth wheel; you will need to stay at about a 30' to 32' length as they also are heavy but very well built.
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2008 Classic 34
Dodge Ram 2500 Crew Cab CTD
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10-31-2013, 08:48 PM
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Rivet Master
2016 27' Flying Cloud
Georgetown
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 796
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We purchased the Mobile Suites today. Tried to find something we liked as much ... but with no success. The Mobile Suites kept rising to the top of our list. For now, it will be parked full time and as our daily residence, so this will give plenty time to search for an appropriate tow vehicle over the course of the year. The excitement is growing to take delivery.
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10-31-2013, 10:37 PM
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Moderator
2017 26' Flying Cloud
Alamo Heights
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 8,534
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Frank&Mike
We purchased the Mobile Suites today. Tried to find something we liked as much ... but with no success. The Mobile Suites kept rising to the top of our list. For now, it will be parked full time and as our daily residence, so this will give plenty time to search for an appropriate tow vehicle over the course of the year. The excitement is growing to take delivery.
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So, what size/plan did you buy? Are you going to buy an F450 to go with it?
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11-06-2013, 04:10 PM
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#56
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Rivet Master
2016 27' Flying Cloud
Georgetown
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 796
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DKB_SATX
So, what size/plan did you buy? Are you going to buy an F450 to go with it?
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36RE3
No plans at the moment to purchase a different tow vehicle. But I don't want a dually. So if/when we purchase, it's going to be a F350.
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11-20-2013, 08:02 PM
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#57
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Rivet Master
2016 27' Flying Cloud
Georgetown
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 796
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Plans Change
Quote:
Originally Posted by Frank&Mike
36RE3
No plans at the moment to purchase a different tow vehicle. But I don't want a dually. So if/when we purchase, it's going to be a F350.
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Traded in the Chevy and returned to an F250. Had the 5th wheel hitch installed at time of purchase. What a nice feeling. Photo attached of our full timing unit parked in our site. Now we're just educating ourselves on the 5th wheel, having never owned one, before we tow it any distance for a weekend trip.
Our Airstream is probably happy that we're not using it full time and that we will resume using it for weekend camping and vacations.
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11-20-2013, 08:13 PM
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Rivet Master
1954 25' Cruiser
Kyle
, The Republic of Texas
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 612
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Photos of the new monster & truck? Sure sounds nice! Best of luck.
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12-01-2013, 06:12 PM
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Rivet Master
2016 27' Flying Cloud
Georgetown
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 796
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Quote:
Originally Posted by whitsend
Photos of the new monster & truck? Sure sounds nice! Best of luck.
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Hi Jim. Sorry for the delayed reply. We've been out in the Airstream camping at Possum Kingdom State Park. Attached is a photo of the new truck.
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12-02-2013, 04:36 AM
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#60
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Always learning
1972 29' Ambassador
1962 19' Globetrotter
1951 21' Flying Cloud
Central
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 2,881
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Nice lookin' pickup!
Cool campsite too.
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