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Daniel & Shula Oren-Israel
danyshula@yahoo.com
February 15, 2006

Hello Art & Nancy, We are Rving 5-6 months every summer since 2002 and are very interested to resd your "Travels 2005-2006" but clicking on the box does not open the site, all other boxes work perfectly. Any suggestions? Danny

 

Sam and Kitty Kimbro
nerragent@hotmail.com
February 14, 2006

Art, whats up RV brother...Cool site and great info..enjoyed the site..sam

 

John & Shirley Minnigh

 

jsminnigh@msn.com

 

November 03, 2005

Hi Art & Nancy -- Sorry for taking so long to sign your guest book, but better late than never! We really enjoyed meeting and talking with you in the Salt Lake City KOA as did our social fur child "Spunky". Happy to report that we arrived home in Myrtle Beach, SC on October 19 after our long journey west. One of our most interesting days after leaving SLC was the drive from Cortez, CO to the Great Sand Dunes. The significantly colder and wetter weather resulted in our encountering several inches of snow along the road as we traveled through several mountain passes at above 10,000 feet. We found a pullout to stop and let our young Spunky have his first experience with the "white stuff". At first he didn't quite know what to think, then decided he really liked it. He than ran and jumped as far as his leash would take him! What fun! Please let us know if your future travels bring you to the East and South Carolina. Our contact details are: John & Shirley Minnigh 616 Buck Trail Longs, SC 29568 Phone: 843-399-1408 Hope you arrived back in California safe and sound. Best regards, John, Shirley, Gussie and Spunky Minnigh

 

gerin

 

gerinaround@yahoo.com

 

November 01, 2005

Hey! Nancy, I was your tour driver on the back part of the Carriage Tour at Mackinac Island. If you remember, you told me to check out your site. It's too bad it's still under constuction but I'll make a point of stopping in again. Later!

William Morse

 

willyum47@shaw.ca

 

October 28, 2005

Nice site. Just dropped in to get list of things to check when picking up RV from dealer for first time. I am newbe RVer and was directed to your site from Jayco RV forum on Yahoo Groups. Just purchased '06 Jayco Jay Feather 29N and will pick it up in mid April from dealer. (Live in Prince George BC and we will soon be knee deep in snow).

 

Bo and Kathy Lee

 

bokalee@earthlink.net

 

September 26, 2005

We met you at Cedarville RV Park in Cedarville Michigan on September 13th. We only got to talk for a little while before we pulled out. We had the cream colored Country Coach. We really enjoyed our conversation with both of you. Sure wish we had met you early so we could have visited more with you. Would love to hear about your travels up in Maritime area, as this is one area we have not been to, as of yet. Hopefully one day we will cross paths again with you again. Your WEB site is fantastic! Take Care, Bo and Kathy

 

Dave Lowe

 

prairieoasis@mainstaycomm.net

 

September 25, 2005

What a great site.

 

Helen Adelson Moll

 

Molade@escapees.com

 

September 16, 2005

Hi there. I have your name and website from LaVerne and Ed Kintop that met you somewhere this year. We have just started our fulltime lifestyle in June when we sold our home in Minnesota. I have tried to click on your 2005 travels but nothing comes up. Please let me know what I might be doing wrong.

 

Sheri Sorby

 

Sheri.A.Sorby@Healthnet.com

 

September 14, 2005

Hi Guys! What a terrific website. I looked at just a few of the pictures and were they ever wonderful. Nova Scotia and Yarmouth were beautiful. Safe travels, Sheri

 

BSP Gallery Bookshop old and rare books

 

 

September 12, 2005

Your site is great. Nice layout, IŽll be back, BSP Gallery Bookshop old and rare books. BOOKS and MEMORABILIA on military, shipping, aviation history, craft, arts, Australian, old postcards. www.bspgallery.com.au

John Pope

 

japope@direcway.com

 

September 03, 2005

I am the Customs and Border Protection Officer who spoke with you at Lubec, Maine. I enjoyed meeting you folks, and I hope the remainder of you trek in the Eastern US is safe and rewarding. P.S. Nice site!!

 

Carl Swanson

 

farswan@aol.com

 

August 27, 2005

Hi Art & Nancy, We met you at the Anapolis Royal campground that we shared when you told us about the wi-fi setup at the office. Thanks, it worked fine. We're now at the Whidden Campground at Antigonish and it has a campwide wi-fi system: first such that we have seen in Canada. You website is fantastic; really professional. I have enjoyed perusing through it. It's very inspirational and we'll be exploring further in the future. Thanks for sharing with us. Best regards and happy travels, Carl & Vi

 

Sheila Coughlin

 

 

August 26, 2005

Hi Guys Just visiting Tammy and we are sitting here enjoying your website. Hope things are going well for both of you. The boys say hi. It was sure great meeting you and I hope that we can keep in contact. Take Care and enjoy the rest of your adventure. Sheila Coughlin PEI

 

Crazy-Drew

 

Andrew_16@msn.com

 

August 25, 2005

Hey Just thought i'd sign your guest book, This is andrew the website builder geek from dunromin, Caio

 

Heather and Dave Young

 

 

August 24, 2005

Loved meeting you in beautiful Prince Edward Island, Canada. Site is awesome, except you need more pictures of my beautiful province. :-) Save travelling, we will check in on a regular basis to see where in the world you are now!

 

Uncle Rob and Aunt Glenda

 

henry38@swetland.net

 

August 14, 2005

Hi Nancy and Art: We have a new e-mail address. henry38@swetland.net Just now saw all your travels from Vandalia on across the US. Pictures were great of Vandalia and all of us. However, you have EARL'S name on them instead of Rob.!!! Hope you are well and not having any trouble. The gasoline is so high everywhere. We go to Chicago for my birthday this Friday. Will be back the 23. My birthday is 22. So....very hot dry summer here. Looking forward to Fall. Love ya Rob and Glenda

 

Bob & Betty & (Little Lexie) from Souris PEI

 

 

August 09, 2005

Hi Art & Nancy, Your website is fabulous, a lot of thought went into this site -- we will have to learn to make one before our next trip -- what a wonderful way to share your adventures with family and friends. Really nice to get to know you folks at Pine Hills, some day we hope to see you folks in California, safe travels, enjoy Canada!

Darlene & Basil PEI

 

dmaclaurin@pei.sympatico.ca

 

August 01, 2005

Hi! It was so nice to meet you. we found your travel event's very interesting. Hope you injoy the remainder of your stay on PEI. Hope our paths cross again some day. Take Care Darlene & Basil

 

Tammy & John-Paul Caissie

 

tammycaissie@hotmail.com

 

July 31, 2005

Art & Nancy: Just got back from camping unloaded half the car, washed the bed clothes and ran to the computer to check it out. Just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed your company and look forward to tracking your process through this wonderful website!!! Thanks for some memories.........take care on your travels

 

Tammy & John-Paul Caissie

 

tammycaissie@hotmail.com

 

July 31, 2005

Art & Nancy: Just got back from camping unloaded half the car, washed the bed clothes and ran to the computert to check it out. Just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed your company and look forward to tracking your process through this wonderful website!!! Thanks for some memories.........take care on your travels

 

wilbert & theresa doucette P.E.I.

 

wilbert_doucette@yahoo.com

 

July 30, 2005

Hi folks, It sure was nice sitting by the camp-fire at pine hills with you's and hearing stories of your travels. we wish you a safe journey as you travel. The Doucette's

 

wilbert&theresa doucette P.E.I.

 

wilbert_doucette@yahoo.com

 

July 30, 2005

Hi Folks, We enjoyed your visit at pine hills campground, I checked out your web site you sure done a great job. Wishing you a safe journey as you travel. The Doucette's

 

susan kravitz

 

hondamc1@adelphia.net

 

July 27, 2005

hi art and nancy just checking to see how your trip is going. enjoyed meeting you and remembering our trip into boston for the 4th of july fire works. keep safe and enjoy your scenery. susan

cwtta17@pyourbox.info

 

 

July 20, 2005

Great site! well done and informative. Keep up the good work.

 

gwyn17@mwebmail.info

 

 

July 19, 2005

Really impressive!! Still better than before with the different sites! Congratulations!

 

Mac & Robin McFarland

 

rmcfarland@chartertn.net

 

July 16, 2005

Thanks for the PDI checklist. Just bought my first 5ver, pick up next weekend. Great Webpage, very professional. mac

 

march18@dwebmail.org

 

 

July 15, 2005

Great site! Regards: Thanks for the good info Way I'll be back very soon to see any update.

 

gwan3@wyourbox.name

 

 

July 14, 2005

Nice site, please continue developing it.

 

LaVerne

 

LKINTOP@msn.com

 

July 11, 2005

We met you in Branson and you took our picture but I haven't been able to open up your 2005 travels. Is it me? I'm wondering where you are now and where you've been since early June.

 

Joe Johnson

 

joepegpen@hotmail.com

 

July 07, 2005

You guys look like you are having WAY too much fun. So why don't you hurry up your vacation and come back home! Miss you two a lot have fun. Joe

 

Jill & Collins Wight

 

collins.wight@nationalcity.com

 

June 28, 2005

Jill & I just wanted you guys to know that we had a real blast hooking up with you two. Nancy, after all these years, we stillmanaged to have a lot of fun. Thanks so much for taking the time to get reacquainted. I imagine that you're in DC now. Be safe and stay in touch. Art: Our dog, Sam says that you're to come back and give him some more back rubs!!!!

LaVerne Kintop

 

LKINTOP@msn.cim

 

June 21, 2005

We met in Branson - actually Eureka Springs in early June. I'd like to hear where you are now.

 

 

Sharla Shivers

 

oakgrovervpark@yahoo.com

 

June 04, 2005

Thanks Nancy for the web sites to check out regarding supplements. I've enjoyed meeting you and Art. It is great to see people enjoying life to the fullest and still looking for some adventure! We're glad you checked out our RV Park and we hope you'll be back to see us often. Sharla

 

Captain Bobby Clifton (Showb0at Branson Belle

 

BnBClifton@aol.com

 

June 04, 2005

What a wonderful web site!!!!! I enjoyed meeting you both on The Showboat. Meeting and visiting with such nice people is what makes my job so much fun. I hope the rest of your journey is as much fun. I will be checking the web site often to see how you are doing. Have a safe and fun trip. Hope to see you again someday. Captain Bobby Clifton

 

Robert (Bob) Gabriel

 

robert.gabriel8@verizon.net

 

June 04, 2005

Hello, Mr. Knapp. I read with interest your article about gaining some tax benefits from an RV as a second home. My wife & I, new to RVing (will take delivery of a new Tioga within a couple weeks), do not own a primary residence. We live in Lompoc, where homes are $400k+, as you know. (My $63,000 salary is a bit sparse for that range.) Are there any tax advantages we can use? I'm aware of the advantages if we rent out the RV. Thanks much. I look forward to hearing from you. Can't wait to get out on the road! Our 1st long trip will be to New England--a Christian camp. God's blessings to you, Bob

Christine Le Bon

 

chrislebon@juno.com

 

May 31, 2005

How was your parents anniversary party Nancy? I hope you two lovebirds are having a grand time. Don't forget to come back home. We miss you!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Michael Owens

 

michaelowens_sb@msn.com

 

May 25, 2005

Kathy and I thought we would try to find out were you are at and what you are doing. Hope you are having a great time.

 

Art Knapp

 

 

May 23, 2005

We are currentlt traveling. Visit us by "clicking" on the 2005 Travels button. Happy Travels, Art

Mary Gale Hill

 

marymarthagale@yahoo.com

 

May 18, 2005

Hi, it was good hearing from you. Hope to see you soon...love, Mary

 

Torey Young

 

ttmmyoung@mcleodusa.net

 

May 11, 2005

Jill Bookwalter

 

 

May 06, 2005

Hi Art and Nancy, I'm impressed. How great what you two are doing. I'll be following along, and will send you e-mails. Take care and be safe. Love, Jill Bookwalter...just in case you know other Jill's. : )

 

Pat Osborne

 

 

May 06, 2005

Say, that's quite an RV !!! Snow in July???? Last year???? I'd love to be travelling along with you. Had a great trip to Tucson for a Photography Workshop .... Took a gazillion GREAT photos ... Such fun!!! Miss you. Pat

 

Pat Osborne

 

Ozpatborne@aol.com

 

May 06, 2005

Sure looks like you are having fun!!!

 

Ed and Deb White

 

watchman@scinternet.net

 

May 05, 2005

Loved your comment as to why my husband had the neck brace. LOL, Enjoy your travels and come back and see us sometime. Deb White

 

Kincaid

 

kincaiddawson@yahoo.com

 

May 05, 2005

Your website is awesome!!. Yes, I miss both of you but I can see by your smiles that you are having a great time. I will lock you in as a "favorite". Have a great time this weekend. Happy Mother's Day, Nancy!! Art, you are terrific.

 

Bill Krock

 

billkrock@cox.net

 

May 05, 2005

Hello Art & Nancy, Great picture!!! Looks like your have a Good time!! HAVE THE GREATEST DAY OF YOUR LIVES!!!! BILL

 

Gabriel Knapp

 

GabrielKnapp@Gmail.com

 

May 03, 2005

Hi Grandpa hi Nanny, I hope your trip is going well! I miss you both. Joseph and I cant wait until we get to Washington DC with you guys. Grandma had to buy us maps so we didnt get lost. From Your Grandson, Gabriel

 

Travelin' Man

 

 

April 26, 2005

Hello!

John & Sandy Schwartz

NOMADS@escapees.com

March 12, 2005

Just got in, looks nice so far.

Glen Queen

gpqueen@sbcglobal.net

March 08, 2005

I think your web site is very well thought out. It has the feel of a profesionals work. Glen

Jim & Franky

jmfm@comcast.net

March 07, 2005

Nice site!!! Thanks for posting the PDI and other checklists. We're picking up our first RV hybred trailer in 4 days so the PDI will be very handy.

mara higgins

marahiggins@yahoo.com

March 04, 2005

Hello , just surfed in to say hello. You have a really nice Page! if you are looking for nice sunny holidays in spain - www.javeaholidays.com

Matt Lindholm

March 03, 2005

I recently got back from a trip to alaska and was amazed at popularity of RV rentals there. Very beautiful place. Just bought a <a href="http://www.mynewrv.com">used rv</a> after returning. I found a lot of useful information on your website to help me choose the right one. Thanks!

mara higgins

marahiggins@yahoo.com

March 01, 2005

Hello , just surfed in to say hello. You have a really nice Page! if you are looking for nice sunny holidays in spain - www.javeaholidays.com

Indira

AGNI_INDIRA@shovemail.com

January 10, 2005

You are part of something big!

September 26, 2004

hi, all good advice

REGINALD GRAHAM - TEAL

jrgt0918@comcast.net

August 11, 2004

Hello to you both, I am in awe of the house on wheels you have, I pray that your togetherness and dreams are ever occurring as you travel about and meet people. Someday, I would like to be able to have one entity of living and traveling and I am sure the aspirations will occur. "GOD'S BLESSINGS IN HEALTH & SUCCESS" REGGIE

Don Hanson

July 06, 2004

Met Nancy today at The Storage Center. Seems we all are kindred souls -- and likely to be neighbors in Trailer Trash Village. Nancy told me to check out the site.

Mike Jones

msgj@bellsouth.net

June 20, 2004

My wife and I are planning on full-timing in about 2 years. We are very excited and eagerly waiting the many adventures that go with travel. Your web is great and I have enjoyed looking and reading it. Have safe travels! Mike

Chris Balm

cbalm@aol.com

June 19, 2004

I just entered the site, and will explore it. I and wife, Maria, have full timed since 5/1/01. We will be in the Eugene, OR (Coburg) area for the next couple years, while I work until old enough to start living on IRAs. Cheers, Chris Balm

Ron Wagstaff

randj2@msn.com

April 29, 2004

Just sold out and ready to go fulltime and looking for state to call home while traveling

John P. Garr - Class of 1969

imjpgarr@msn.com

April 27, 2004

Nancy, You have a lovely family and I was so very glad that you gave me this web site so that I could take a look at them and yourself. I'll be responding to your eamil from classmates sometime in the next few days. Just not enought time right now as the sun is out and the flower and yard needs looking after. Again let me complament you. You your husband make a very handsom couple. SoLong for NOw John

Arthur Knapp

a d m i r a l n o v i a [at] y a h o o . c o m

April 10, 2004

There certainly are a lot of us Arthur Knapps on the Internet. :) Great website.

joe c najar csm [ret]

bunkiehead@charter.net

April 07, 2004

had ? on tax on rv for partimer [interest]your sight helped taxman bought it! what form is used? thanks for help! joe

Lea and Sandra Hyman

sghyman@bayou.com

April 06, 2004

Loved your website. We are in the process of trying to sell our home and travel for awhile. We are considering the purchase of a 5th-wheeler. We are retired and thought we had what we wanted on Lake Bruin in Northeast Louisiana but the wanderlust came out and we thought we might do this before we got too old.

Denny

amos@bright.net

March 18, 2004

thanks Art ,we've been homeschooling 3+yr.s an hope to due some rv fulltim'n.Your site will be refrenced often.thanks deny

Kjersti Kleppe

kjersti_iren@hotmail.com

March 13, 2004

So nice to see your family. Your web site is realy good. Spring is on ist`s way her in Bergen,Norway. Today we have spendt our time with the bach. Cold but so lovely to enjoy the natur. Have a nice saturday. Best regards from Nicolai and Kjersti

Jane from Minnesota

March 10, 2004

Thanks for the good info on winter camping....we stay in Wisconsin for the month of November and the cold and snow has gotten us.....We have used some of your tips with success, but the skirting sounds like a good addition for us....Thanks for the time and sharing for all...... We have been full timing for 7 years and love the ability to go wherever and whenever you want....Each day is a gift from God and a day for a new beginning.....Go where God takes you and your heart.....

Kim Barker

barker_kl@hammond.org

December 30, 2003

My wife and I are going to full-time when we retire (less than 2 years). We can't wait. Your site is very informative. We are currently researching 5th wheels. Hope to meet you on the road someday.

Brad Cullinan

baculli2@rockwellcollins.com

December 21, 2003

Hi Art, That's a good picture of Brian at the top of your site. That picture of you with Nancy is nice too. Where were you at? I hope you have a Merry Christmas. Brad

Chris Hambright

clhambri@vs.state.ga.us

December 16, 2003

I met your wife in Chicago at Club Industry. You have quite a wife!

George&Gigi Schwall

gschwall@aol.com

December 16, 2003

Hi Art: Thanks so much for putting this info together. We are about to embark on our FIRST cold(er) weather trip from our home here in Mobile, Alabama to Greensboro, N.C. The "winter" tips will be used by yours truly- - - even though the severity of the weather in N.C. will not compare to what ya'll have experienced. We just purchased(in Aprip 2003) a new NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR diesel pusher @ 40ft. I am quite sure that it has enough "modern" amenities that I really shouldn't worry about a weather scenario that is 43 degrees high and 21 degrees low- - - what do you think? I will be keeping the hoses(all) inboard and setting the thermostat on 60 degrees for the interior. We both don't need a LOT of heat to be comfortable. Thanks again for your site. Keep up the good work! VR, George

Tom Storm

gunnga@aol.com

November 07, 2003

Thanks. Your site contains some good information. Especially informative are the checklists and the material on taxes Winter RVing.

Joseph Knapp

November 06, 2003

Hi Grandpa! How are you doing? How is nanny? I love you. Bye!

Rick & Cindy Ireland

rc2land@aol.com

November 05, 2003

Hello, We are just beginning the fulltime experience. Sold the house and moving into the RV by end of Nov. We found your name associated with an article "taxation issues for fulltimers". We are plan on establishing a business "Over the Road" Home Improvement Services, specializing in painting, wallpapering, landscape design, maintenance and installation. We are quite good at all of the above. I am also computer literate, organized and have BS in MGMT. We both have pensions and I am set to receive a "lump sum" payout January 14th. I would like to ask you some questions concerning legal business deductions while rving, if you don't mind. My e-mail address is rc2land@aol.com. Thanks, Cindy

Duane Davis

papadee42@charter.net

November 05, 2003

I enjoy your site. I got here searching for winter rving. I need to travel to Florida and back from Michigan over Thanksgiving. I am worried about pipes and tanks in my '89 Georgia boy. Any advice will be greatly appreciated. Duane

Chuck Doyle

cdoyle45@juno.com

October 30, 2003

Love your website, My wife and I want to buy a 40 ft motor home and travel fulltime in about 3 years, I enjoyed your article about taxation(very informative) and the fulltiming budget is something I have been trying to get someone to tell me for some time. I've had answerers from $100-$200 dollars per day to some days more some days less depending on if your moving or setting still. still don't know what state to home base in, Nevada looks good for no sales, or income tax, I don't know, but have heard a lot of folks use Texas, or Oregon, or Tennessee. but they are so far from California, where we now live, and where most of the kids are. also have Family in Minnesota, and grandkids in Michigan. Do you have any more info on where offers the greatest advantages? Chuck & Marge ps: we did have a 23foot travel trailer for a few years, a few years ago, so we're not complete novices

Graydon Simser

graydons@earthlink.net

October 24, 2003

Hi Art I just read your article "Tax Issues for Full Timers". A lot of good information !! My wife and I are planning to jump into the full time rv lifestyle soon and realize that there are a few tax issues we need to deal with. I'm not sure if you entertain tax questions on line and will wait to hear from you before unloading some of the ones I have. Graydon

Wanda (Knapp) Howard

wghoward@sunflower.com

October 13, 2003

Your last name caught my attention. My maiden name was 'Knapp' my father is 92 and still alive and going strong. We take hime with us when we travel in our 36 foot Winnebago 'Itasca' He loves every minute of it.. It was good talking to you.... keep on a traveling.. were in the mid-west, Lawrence KS home of the Kansas Jayhawk... Wanda 'Knapp' Howard.

Jerry Jayne

jtjayne@attglobal.net

October 03, 2003

I'm worried about pipes freezing while my 40' motorhome is unoccupied in outdoor storage (no electric service either). I'm in the Chicago area, and this time of year (Oct) it can get down to 29 or so degrees during the night ... but warm up to about 60 degrees during the day. (I will be taking my coach to the southern US in about 10 days so I don't want to winterize it right now if I can avoid the hassle.) I've been told by the RV storage company where my coach is stored (Outdoors, UN-winterized and with no artificial heat supply) that I do NOT need to Winterize it before I head south. They say the holding tanks and pipes (including the small water pipe feeding the referigerator's ice maker) WILL NOT FREEZE until we get to a below freezing period of about 3 days. (They did mention that the Water Heater is the most vunerable ... so I drained it as a precaution.) They're so sure of this! They even say this was published within the last year in an article in either "Trailer Life" or "MotorHome" magazine. I've tried to find such an article (internet searching) but have had no success. Do you agree with this assessment of NO DANGER OF FREEZING UP?

paul and Liisa Dickinson

pauldickinson@sympatico.ca

October 02, 2003

We recently purchased a fifth wheel. We plan to live in it over the winter. We live in Canada, and the weather can be really cold. Everyone thinks we're nuts. We stumbled across your web-site and we're really impressed with all the helpful information about living in your RV over the winter. Thanks so much. If we start to freeze guess we will just have to head south. Thanks again

auralee bunch

retir4us@comcast.net

October 01, 2003

I would really appreciate an answer to this email as we are moving to Santa Barbara in about 20 days and need a place to store the RV. Our home is up a very narrow road and the RV cannot get to the house. We are two ladies who have been travelling in our RV for over 3 years and love it. We have a home base in Portland, Or. and will soon be in SB also for part of the time. Have two children ages 34 and 31 and two grandkids ages 7 and 10. We really need to have a place to store the RV so would love to hear from you asap. Thanks loads...

Charles G. Hylton

cbhylton@earthlink.net

September 15, 2003

Enjoyed your site. I retired a year ago from one of the top five Pharmaceutical companies. I am now back working full-time in a completely different industry. We have a 13 yeqar old granddaughter we adopted when she was 2. After retiring and selling everything we took off for California where our son lives. We were there for about 6 months, during that time our granddaughter went to school, but she missed her friends back home in Indiana. So we moved back after Christmas last year and bought a house, new furniture and a truck for me. I sure would like to get back on the road! We will wait until our Granddaughter gradutes from High School and we can get her in college, then we will hit the road like we intended to do last year. I will keep coming to your site for more updates. Thanks Charley

Charles G. Hylton

cbhylton@earthlink.net

September 15, 2003

Enjoyed your site. I retired a year ago from one of the top five Pharmaceutical companies. I am now back working full-time in a completely different industry. We have a 13 yeqar old granddaughter we adopted when she was 2. After retiring and sellikng everything we took off for California where our son lives. We were there for about 6 months, during that time our granddaughter when to school, but she missed her friends back home in Indiana. So we moved back after Christmas last year and bought a house, new furniture and a truck for me. I sure would like to get back on hte road! We will wait until our Granddaughter gradutes from Hich School and we can get her in college, then we will hit the road like we intended to do last year. I will keep coming to your site for more updates. Thanks Charley

Allen

nyrabbet@juno.com

September 10, 2003

Hi, We just bought a 1988 Southwind 33 footer with 43,000 miles on it and am already having a problem with it. I don't think that the two switches above the exit door that are supposed to be the main switches for turning on and off the main power for the engine and the coach are workking correctly. I think you are supposed to actually hear them click on and off when the switches are used, but in any event the motor still starts with the switched turned off. If anyone who reads this and can give me any advice as toi what I should do, it would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. Regards, Allen

nyrabbet@juno.com

September 10, 2003

Hi, We just bought a 1988 Southwind 33 footer with 43,000 miles on it and am already having a problem with it. I don't think that the two switches above the exit door that are supposed to be the main switches for turning on and off the main power for the engine and the coach are workking correctly. I think you are supposed to actually hear them click on and off when the switches are used, but in any event the motor still starts with the switched turned off. If anyone who reads this and can give me any advice as toi what I should do, it would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. Regards, Allen

nyrabbet@juno.com

September 10, 2003

Hi, We just bought a 1988 Southwind 33 footer with 43,000 miles on it and am already having a problem with it. I don't think that the two switches above the exit door that are supposed to be the main switches for turning on and off the mail power for the engine and the coach are workking correctly. I think you are supposed to actually hear them click on and off when the switches are used, but in any event the motor still starts with the switched turned off. If anyone who reads this and can give me any advice as toi what I should do, it would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. Regards, Allen

charles king

pking4@nc.rr.com

September 07, 2003

A lot of good things to know. Thanks

Raydean Draper

r2c2g3@yahoo.com

August 27, 2003

Thanks for the great information. We are just starting RVing. We find your web site a wonderful learning expearance.

ransom peek

ransom@skipiter.com

August 26, 2003

Lots of helpful information here - the budget, tax issues, your experiences... Thanks for sharing!

Hank D

hdorst@shaw.ca

August 23, 2003

enjoyed your info very much keep up the good work

Mitzi and Al

southstar@earthlink.net

August 20, 2003

Nice website with great information. When you sanitize your water system and fill with clean potable water, how many days will the water remain safe to drink? How many times can you refill or what is the period of time the water tank remains sanitized? We are new to RVing and always have carried gallons of purchased water for drinking, cooking and beverages. Thanks for sharing. Mitzi and Al '97 Holiday Rambler Motorhome West Palm Beach, Florida

G Leroy Smock

cutlasss@iowatelecom.net

August 20, 2003

THIS IS A GREAT WEBSITE! I dont know where I got it but I'm glad I did.Keep up the good work.GL

Mark & Nancy

oldbearindawoods@AOL.com

August 14, 2003

As of Jan. 1st 2004...We are headed for the Open road. We can hardly wait till then.especially my wife who has never been east of the Mississippi river. I on the other hand I have traveled ALL Over North America.. From Alaska to the yucatan in Mexico. Our goal is to visit all of the National Parks and Mounments..and really see the USA at a snails pace so hopefully will see you on the road

Paul and Catrina Smith

pncsmith@gci.net

August 09, 2003

My husband came across your website while looking for information on winterizing a RV. We live in Valdez, AK and just purchased a new Travel trailer. We felt it would be an excellent opportunity for "quality family time" (We have a 4 year old and 11 month old) and has proven to be an excellent investment! Your site has given more information (the taxation portion in particular) than any other we have come across. We really appreciate your time and effort!!

Tom & Jan Goodman

August 09, 2003

We were surfing the net for Full Timers RV info and ran across your site. Excellent! Very helpful. Thank you for taking the time to put it together and sharing it.

Richard Hall

mrch495@charter.net

July 02, 2003

Great site. Just got our first RV so your information has been very helpful. Your joy in RVing is evident.

Jeff Becker

jeffbec51@aol.com

July 01, 2003

Enjoyed reading your feedback immensely. I still work fulltime, in Florida, but enjoy our 36'Country Coach Class A and hope to eventually hit the road while doing part time work. Your experience and Accounting information could be immensely helpful when that time comes!

Laura

windyastro@earthlink.net

June 30, 2003

Hi, great website, but I couldn't find your essay on Winter RVing that you mentioned on Open Roads Forum. Where is it on your site? thanks, laura

Stephen Gonsalves

sgsurf@ec.rr.com

June 26, 2003

My wife and I have wanted an RV for some years and are now about to buy our first. Your site and a few others have been helpful in allowing us to see real RVers and the lifestyle. We are starting part time and enjoy the sense of community we find.

MARTHA HALE

KELSOGIRL7377@AOL.COM

June 25, 2003

HI!!! I AM A NURSE ABOUT TO DO TRAVEL NURSING IN A RV WITH MY HUSBAND I NEED ANY AND ALL THE ADVICE I CAN GET ESPECIALLY LEGAL ADVICE. THANKS MARTHA

John Robertson

ringtail@shawneelink.com

June 22, 2003

Nice site. We have a FR Cherokee 21FB that we tow with a '95 Joop GC Ltd. Factory tow package, WD hitch, sway bar. Towed 980 Mi so far, and no problems. Planning another trip to W. Plains MO in Sept. for family reunion. Most likely will stay at Mt. Springs RV park west of Mountain View, MO on MO 60 John

Charlie Niemeyer

c_niemeyer@hotmail.com

June 19, 2003

Good info, thanks for the help from someone thinking about full timing. Two things however. I looked and did not see mentioned of the type and age of MH you did this in. If new, the maintainence seemed a little high for the first year. Perhaps I'm unrealistic, which is it ? Also, I was unable to download Excel spreadsheet from the site. Could you send as email attachment perhaps. Thanks in advance.

Murf

tcmurphy@crestedbutte.net

June 19, 2003

My wife and I RV to bike basically. We mountain and road ride - just did the Durango to Silverton - Ironhorse Classic a couple of weeks ago - 50 miles and 6,000 vert - we're always looking for good riding and camping - can you tell me of any great rv spots with good riding either mt or road? Great site - keep it up , Murf

trudy&ken stacey

trudymacgillivary@hotmail.com

June 17, 2003

Your web site is well put together and organized.I stumbled acrossed it searching for info on the rv lifestyle. Its quite helpful to us . We live in Canada and are consered snowbirds .I quess that's the term I hear. May God Bless your travels trudy&ken

trudy&ken stacey

trudymacgillivary@hotmail.com

June 17, 2003

Your web site is well put together and organized.I stumbled acrossed it searching for info on the rv lifestyle. Its quite helpful to us . We live in Canada and are concered snowbirds .I quess that's the term I hear. May God Bless your travels trudy&ken

Tom Boles

tom_boles@yahoo.com

June 17, 2003

Hi Art- When we talked about my PDI checklist on your site, I had no idea that I would end up following in your footsteps! We just accepted an offer on our house and expect to be out on the road by the end of August. We'll be homeschooling our two kids (13 & 10), traveling with our two dogs and seeing the country for a year. Let me know if you have any additional hints for those following after you!

Jo Muncy

jojo49@attbi.com

June 08, 2003

You have allot of great stuff on your site. Thanks

mary

mary_jo@zzn.com

June 06, 2003

Hi, We are thinking about rving full time and want to know some of the pitfalls. Any info will be appreciated. Thanks

Frank Bodden

frankboddn@aol.com

May 19, 2003

Art, I just found your site. It's very informative. My wife and I are on the road 3-4 months a year, 3-5 trips, and I doubt fulltiming is ever in our future, but I do daydream about it all the time. I love reading sites like yours. I also enjoy it when folks give info on their favorite RV parks and campgrounds. Keep up the good work. Frank Bodden, Carlsbad, Ca.

L Emmons

emmonslj@msn.com

May 12, 2003

You have a very informative site, thank you. We are in the process of selling our home and going "full time". God gave us such a beautiful country, we want to see it before we're to old to enjoy it.

Fred Sterling

rvsignman37@msn.com

May 08, 2003

Full timeers, 40' Alfa Seeya motorhome, Foot loose & Fancy Free.

Ron Demaray

rrdem@aol.com

May 04, 2003

My wife and I just purchased a 1993 Safari Continental. Your checklists and other information have been very helpful.

John & Joyce Harper

jleech1026@yahoo.com

May 03, 2003

We are full-timers in 31 ft RV with slide. Tow Saturn wagon. We are in FL but leave in few days to travel to Washington State to visit nephew. Have several books for info but might need real person's input at some point. Your web page is great. Makes me want to try snowboard! Internet access for us is libraries. We are enjoying travels so far. We have a tandem to ride for fun. Also each have bike. We ride rails to trails, no mountain biking. Nice to hear about RV life style. John & Joyce

Denny Richards

denny@hi-plains.com

May 02, 2003

Loved the info your site! My wife and I bought a motorhome a couple of years ago so our dog could travel with us and not bother relatives. We had no idea that we were entering another lifestyle!! :) I am hooked and the closer I get to retirement age the more I think of fulltiming. My wife is 15 years younger than I so I really think it is funny when I hear HER say she is almost ready to start fulltiming. Your section on fulltiming certainly shows that you will not be living any cheaper on the road than you do at home, well if you are going to enjoy the travels. :) Thanks again for the site. I have bookmarked it for future reference.

Larry & Lorna Emmons

emmonsLJ@msn.com

April 29, 2003

We are in the process of selling our home in CA and going fulltime RVing. The information on taxation and sales tax when buying a new RV is interesting and helped us determined how, where and what state to purchase in...Thank you

JohnRobertson

ringtail@shawneelink.com

April 27, 2003

Came looking for PDI Check list. New trailer this next week, want to be sure to check everything. Had problems getting it to print. Finally used a special "Cut & Paste" I know of. Did the job! Now to go thru the rest of the site! Thanks, John

Terry Gunn

Topgunnck6@msn.com

April 22, 2003

Thanks for the info, Terry

Eric