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04-14-2021, 08:47 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Freedom Elite 29fe
State: Florida
Posts: 700
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50 Years Ago
It was 50 years ago this May that I bought my first RV. It was a 17 foot Dutchcraft Travel Trailer. It was much simpler than todays rigs. I stayed in RVing except for a few years along the way interrupted by Cruising Sailboats, General Aviation, and Trawlers. I always came back to RV's getting newer and larger Travel Trailers, Fifth Wheels, and then Motorhomes. It's been a good ride.
Today we are cleaning the Motorhome for the last time. Tomorrow it goes on consignment. I'm plain wore out. It has become physically more difficult to maintain and I won't let anyone else do it. It's time. I struggled with the idea of giving it up, but after months of consideration, now is the time. As with sailing, aviation, and motor trawlers, once I leave, I don't hang around, so this is my last post. Happy Trails to all of you.
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2017 Freedom Elite 29fe
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04-14-2021, 08:53 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Entegra
Model: Accolade 37TS
State: South Dakota
Posts: 8,781
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Good luck in what ever the future brings your way.
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US Army (Ret)
2020 Entegra Accolade 37TS
2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk (Toad)
FMCA - F432054
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04-14-2021, 08:58 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Chateau 31L
State: Florida
Posts: 2,063
THOR #12189
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Right back at ya - happy trails. I hope whatever life brings your way, it's similar to what got you to this point. May the wind be at your back and carry you into something not yet ventured.
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04-14-2021, 09:18 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 29M
State: Texas
Posts: 2,728
THOR #11781
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Some trips make me wonder how long I will want to RV. We bought our first RV in 1982 and have not regretted it, well maybe once or twice when sitting on the side of the road with a flat tire. But it has been fun and we have seen a lot of stuff.
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2018 Hurricane 29M
CHF, Saf-T-Plus, SumoSprings
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04-14-2021, 09:38 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Forest River Forester 235
State: Indiana
Posts: 4,884
THOR #6826
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We’ve been RVing off and on for about 30 years. DW has spoken of giving it up (the frozen, powerless Texas “snowbird” trip was hard on her!). I’m not ready yet but I can imagine the day. It’s a LOT of work.
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04-14-2021, 10:15 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Missouri
Posts: 2,328
THOR #6903
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Goodbye and you had a great ride
I purchased my first camper, little single axle with propane lights and a hand water pump
That was in 1964
We are hoping for 5 more year's on the road part time
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04-14-2021, 10:15 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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I hope you,fond a good mew home for your RV.
The best of luck to you in whatever you end up doing next! 
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04-14-2021, 11:18 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
State: Alabama
Posts: 292
THOR #22687
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Fair winds and following seas.
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04-15-2021, 12:15 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 25.6
State: New Mexico
Posts: 5,127
THOR #20220
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Never give up!
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Lora & George. Golden Retriever & Multi-Gen Australian labradoodle & new ALD in March. Happy Campers!! E Biking, Hiking, Tennis, Scuba,Fishing,Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing. Retired H.S. Principal, Sr. IT Engineer, Life & Health Insurance Agent
"Today is a Gift and Why it is called the Present"
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04-15-2021, 01:25 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 24TF Compass / Mercedes
State: New York
Posts: 200
THOR #17969
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Don't give up on the forum. We appreciate your experience and 50 years of insight is a valuable commodity for all of us. I hope you find a new hobby that better suits your conditions.
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04-15-2021, 01:42 AM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Edensob
Don't give up on the forum. We appreciate your experience and 50 years of insight is a valuable commodity for all of us. I hope you find a new hobby that better suits your conditions.
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Amen...
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04-15-2021, 03:15 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Washington
Posts: 1,112
THOR #6433
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Happy trails! You gave it a good ride.
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04-15-2021, 03:25 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: A.C.E. 27.2
State: Indiana
Posts: 1,886
THOR #14698
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God bless and good luck.
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Toad 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk
Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain Towbar
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04-16-2021, 04:50 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 2010 MS 38TKSB3
State: Oklahoma
Posts: 109
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I would also suggest checking into the forums on occasion. The wife and I have been camping in RV's since back in the '70's and have been living full time in our fifth wheel now for 10 years. We are at the stage of "possibly" selling our rig, provided the interested couple chooses to purchase it.
Last November, we (wife, youngest son, and I) took a 3 week vacation back to Utah and Arizona. Instead of taking the RV and constantly moving it, we chose to use VRBO-type facilities to find places to stay. We spent a week in Moab in a "four-plex" unit, a week in Kanab in an apartment, and 3 or 4 days in Williams, AZ in a 100 year old home. If we do get the RV sold, we will continue to travel and use VRBO-type facilities.
Terry
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04-21-2021, 06:16 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: New Hampshire
Posts: 156
THOR #14097
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Best of luck to you. Hope your next adventure is as good as those before.
I'm pondering how much longer we will be doing this. Hubby had a slight stroke this past week and it's hard doing it all.
Everyone watch out- my next thing is driving!
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04-21-2021, 06:30 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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 After 50 years: did anybody remember to order the Gold Watches? 
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Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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04-21-2021, 07:05 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2020 4 Winds 31Y
State: Texas
Posts: 80
THOR #20784
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In 1967 we purchased a new Nomad trailer. Have been camping ever since in tents, trailers, a class A currently a Class C. I think (Hope) I have a few more years.
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04-22-2021, 04:46 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2019 Aria 4000
State: Utah
Posts: 336
THOR #15943
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50 years ago I was a 13 year old kid getting acclimated to travel trailers-an old Thoroughbred as I recall.
Best of luck as you continue Life's journey! We appreciate your contributions here and hope you'll check in once in awhile!
Gary
GVP
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04-22-2021, 05:07 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Arizona
Posts: 2
THOR #11914
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No sticks don’t leave. Never say never to return to RVing.
I am in the same situation: been trough boats, airplanes, motorcycles and I sold my Miramar in 2019. I still monitor this forum in the event some day I will come back to RVing.
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04-22-2021, 11:00 AM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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I actually had this same argument with myself over Motorcycles three years ago. The eyeballs had deteriorated to the point where I could no longer safely ride.
I hung up my helmet; but still miss it every day.
But I still love talking about bikes and riding, and hope that my experiences can help new riders.
You might stop camping out; but don't ever give up!
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