Living in a 5th wheel presents its challenges but with it comes the simplicity of the RV lifestyle.
Obviously we won't retrieve the 6' Christmas tree or 7 totes of decorations from storage. However, we will decorate. Just on a much smaller scale.
Our 24" optic tree will fit perfect on a small table between the recliners. Garland and a few lights will adorn the windows. We might hang a few lights outside. And there is even a place for our stockings above the electric fireplace.
We'll cook a turkey or ham in our RV size oven on Christmas Day. And bake a few other goodies to go with it.
I will be estatic on January 1st when I don't have totes of decorations to repack and a tree to take down. It will be a breeze!
Saturday
A Fireplace in an RV?
People laugh and give me a funny look when I mention we have a fireplace. One person even asked if we had a chimney! Now that would be a sight! :)
I have to admit, a fireplace did seem strange to us at first. And to be honest, if we had ordered this RV we probably would have chosen the cabinet for storage rather than the fireplace.
With dropping temperatures, we've used the electirc fireplace several times this week. A flip of a switch lights up the logs, creates flames and makes the embers glow. Another switch turns on the electric heater.
Not bad....puts out pretty good heat.
I have to admit, a fireplace did seem strange to us at first. And to be honest, if we had ordered this RV we probably would have chosen the cabinet for storage rather than the fireplace.
With dropping temperatures, we've used the electirc fireplace several times this week. A flip of a switch lights up the logs, creates flames and makes the embers glow. Another switch turns on the electric heater.
Not bad....puts out pretty good heat.
We Moved Again!
That's the great thing about living in an RV....it's fairly easy to move.
Steve wanted to move to higher ground in case of flooding. (I wondered about his reasoning since we're in a drought but decided against it. A few years ago he insisted on moving for the same reason and later I was so glad he did. A wind storm hit soon after our move and the canopy of the RV in our old spot was destroyed by a tree limb that was blown down.)
So we moved up on the hill. I started thinking we'd made a mistake. It was a small pad and we were cramped for space.
Two days later we noticed the motor home two spaces up from us pull out. Steve immediatly called the park manager to see if that space was available. It was and we moved again several days later.
We love our new spot. We were told this pad was poured for a 16x80 trailer. (The park was for mobile homes before the flood in 1993.) We have plenty of room for our fifth wheel, one ton dually truck, and car. There is even an extra concrete space behind the fifth wheel for a storage shed.
We feel so blessed!
Steve wanted to move to higher ground in case of flooding. (I wondered about his reasoning since we're in a drought but decided against it. A few years ago he insisted on moving for the same reason and later I was so glad he did. A wind storm hit soon after our move and the canopy of the RV in our old spot was destroyed by a tree limb that was blown down.)
So we moved up on the hill. I started thinking we'd made a mistake. It was a small pad and we were cramped for space.
Two days later we noticed the motor home two spaces up from us pull out. Steve immediatly called the park manager to see if that space was available. It was and we moved again several days later.
We love our new spot. We were told this pad was poured for a 16x80 trailer. (The park was for mobile homes before the flood in 1993.) We have plenty of room for our fifth wheel, one ton dually truck, and car. There is even an extra concrete space behind the fifth wheel for a storage shed.
We feel so blessed!
Wednesday
Organization
Organization is a key element when living in an RV.
Small baskets work wonderfully in the large, deep drawers. Plastic containers keep CDs, VCR tapes, and smaller misc items in place in the larger storage areas.
When the shower is not in use, it is a perfect place to store the laundry basket!
And when travelling, the shower works well for computers, plants and other items that need to be secured.
Small baskets work wonderfully in the large, deep drawers. Plastic containers keep CDs, VCR tapes, and smaller misc items in place in the larger storage areas.
When the shower is not in use, it is a perfect place to store the laundry basket!
And when travelling, the shower works well for computers, plants and other items that need to be secured.
Saturday
Content
It's been two months since we became fulltime RVers.
I wondered if I would miss our house. To be honest, I haven't really. Except for the basement and garage, we have everything in this RV we had in the house, just in a smaller space.
We've learned to make some adjustments. Since the TV/entertainment center is next to the computer, hubby and I have worked out a schedule.
If I am working on the computer, he watches TV in the bedroom. Or I work on the laptop in the bedroom if he wants to be in the living area.
All in all, I am happy here.
I wondered if I would miss our house. To be honest, I haven't really. Except for the basement and garage, we have everything in this RV we had in the house, just in a smaller space.
We've learned to make some adjustments. Since the TV/entertainment center is next to the computer, hubby and I have worked out a schedule.
If I am working on the computer, he watches TV in the bedroom. Or I work on the laptop in the bedroom if he wants to be in the living area.
All in all, I am happy here.
Thursday
Such a busy month
I thought life would slow down when we moved into the RV. Less to clean, less to maintain, less to do. But wow, has this month been a whirlwind.
I hope October slows down and I can get some serious writing done.
I hope October slows down and I can get some serious writing done.
Monday
Trip to Wisconsin
We took our first trip last week with the new fifth wheel.
We were so impressed with the "MorRyde" shock aborber on the hitch. Wow, it made a world of difference. We had such a smooth ride I was actually able to write in my journal. And the amazing thing was I could then read what I wrote! LOL
We were so impressed with the "MorRyde" shock aborber on the hitch. Wow, it made a world of difference. We had such a smooth ride I was actually able to write in my journal. And the amazing thing was I could then read what I wrote! LOL
Saturday
We Survived the Storm
We had a powerful storm yesterday with 60-70 mph winds. We were still at work but wondered how things had fared here at home.
It took a while to find out because our normal 10 minute commute turned into 45 minutes. Three traffic lights were out because of a power outage. What a mess. As I crept along I kept thanking God that I don't drive in that kind of traffic every day!
When we arrived home things seemed to be okay. The canopied swing looked like it had survived (I had imagined it would be blown to the next county LOL). We found out later it had blown over and our park manager set it and the sattelite dish back up for us. (He is such a good guy!) My plants were blown clear under the RV. I rescued three of them and still trying to reach the fourth.
Little Bit seemed okay and wasn't too upset. I always pray for protection and thank God that He was watching over us!
It took a while to find out because our normal 10 minute commute turned into 45 minutes. Three traffic lights were out because of a power outage. What a mess. As I crept along I kept thanking God that I don't drive in that kind of traffic every day!
When we arrived home things seemed to be okay. The canopied swing looked like it had survived (I had imagined it would be blown to the next county LOL). We found out later it had blown over and our park manager set it and the sattelite dish back up for us. (He is such a good guy!) My plants were blown clear under the RV. I rescued three of them and still trying to reach the fourth.
Little Bit seemed okay and wasn't too upset. I always pray for protection and thank God that He was watching over us!
Tuesday
It's a Frog!
Another story to add to our RV blog....
At 3:30 this morning my husband yells "there's a frog in here!"
I thought I was dreaming until he turned on the light and jumped from the bed.
Seems there was a shadow on the window blind above our bed. When he reached out to put his finger on the blind, a small frog jumped on his pillow. Thank goodness he scooped it up, ran for the door and threw it out in the yard.
We are still trying to figure out how it got in here. And hoping it didn't bring any friends!
At 3:30 this morning my husband yells "there's a frog in here!"
I thought I was dreaming until he turned on the light and jumped from the bed.
Seems there was a shadow on the window blind above our bed. When he reached out to put his finger on the blind, a small frog jumped on his pillow. Thank goodness he scooped it up, ran for the door and threw it out in the yard.
We are still trying to figure out how it got in here. And hoping it didn't bring any friends!
Saturday
Our New Home
Last month we sold our home and became full time RVers (for the second time around).
After several years of looking, researching, dreaming and praying we purchased a 2008 Carriage Carri-Lite 5th wheel and we are loving it! With 5 slides it is amazing how much room we have!
In two weeks we are leaving on our first trip....we're going to Wisconsin. We don't even have to pack, we just take our house with us! LOL
After several years of looking, researching, dreaming and praying we purchased a 2008 Carriage Carri-Lite 5th wheel and we are loving it! With 5 slides it is amazing how much room we have!
In two weeks we are leaving on our first trip....we're going to Wisconsin. We don't even have to pack, we just take our house with us! LOL
You Did What??
Many people don't understand our way of thinking. They can't believe we sold our house, live in an RV and actually plan to live this way indefinitely! They smile at us politely but I'm sure they roll their eyes as they turn away and think "you did what"???
Steve and I love the simplicity of the RV lifestyle. No grass to cut, no upkeep of a house and best of all the entire RV can be cleaned in an hour. LOL We have all the comforts of home including sattelite TV, fireplace, full size kitchen, queen bed, nice shower, washer/dryer combo and so much more.
My desk is my favorite place. I have a place for my laptop, books, writing materials, etc. What more do I need?
Steve and I love the simplicity of the RV lifestyle. No grass to cut, no upkeep of a house and best of all the entire RV can be cleaned in an hour. LOL We have all the comforts of home including sattelite TV, fireplace, full size kitchen, queen bed, nice shower, washer/dryer combo and so much more.
My desk is my favorite place. I have a place for my laptop, books, writing materials, etc. What more do I need?
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