harley riding/ RV living
#61
09-08-2015, 11:50 AM
I lived in a 26' 5th wheel for most of the 80s. I worked for oil and gas exploration and they moved me around every few weeks. I didn't like living in motels so an RV was the ticket. I enjoyed living in a camper. When the oil bust happened I owned a Suzuki RM460 and a HD. I had to figure out how to move all this stuff back north. I found a welder and had the frame on the rear of the 5th wheel extended and remounted the bumper. I welded on a floor on top of the extension and there sat my dirt bike. I then welded on a trailer hitch to the bumper and pulled a bike trailer behind the camper with my Harley on it. Yeah, I know, illegal but I made it from south Texas to upstate New York before some toll both attendant called the cops on me. The trooper gave me a ticket for illegal towing and told me to get the hell out of New York as quick as I could. Made it to Vermont with no further problems. Wish I could find some pictures. I looked like the carnival coming to town.
#62
09-08-2015, 07:09 PM
Back in the 70 and 80,s the bumpers where 4 inch tube steel welded to a descent frame where we stored out sewer hoes those days are gone, today's rVs are of lighter material and more plastic.
Last edited by turbo54; 09-08-2015 at 07:12 PM.
#63
09-09-2015, 04:25 AM
Road Master
The wife and I looked at this as a possible retirement option. Didn't read all the posts so don't know if it was mentioned but on one of our trial rv living runs we rented one to check out the lifestyle. We met a retired couple at the RV park we were staying at that raved about the lifestyle. They would travel all over the country staying at these parks and working for the park in exchange for am Rv spot and hookups. He did light maintenance like carpentry and light electrical for a predetermined amount of hours per week and she worked in the store and did some easy tasks around the park. It required a full season commitment and they mentioned how they were registered with an agency that set up their barter assignments. There is a forum out there dedicated to full time living in an RV
#64
09-09-2015, 05:33 AM
The wife and I looked at this as a possible retirement option. Didn't read all the posts so don't know if it was mentioned but on one of our trial rv living runs we rented one to check out the lifestyle. We met a retired couple at the RV park we were staying at that raved about the lifestyle. They would travel all over the country staying at these parks and working for the park in exchange for am Rv spot and hookups. He did light maintenance like carpentry and light electrical for a predetermined amount of hours per week and she worked in the store and did some easy tasks around the park. It required a full season commitment and they mentioned how they were registered with an agency that set up their barter assignments. There is a forum out there dedicated to full time living in an RV
When we wintered in Arizona there were a lot of the people there that did "work camping". They would work at whatever task that they applied for in exchange for their site, electric or whatever deal they had made. As Canadians though we were not able to take advantage of this as we can not work in the US even for perks instead of cash.
#65
09-09-2015, 06:42 AM
I saw this when looking around and might just fit what you are looking for. I think if I was looking for a 5th wheel this is the way I would go.
http://www.lifestylelrv.com/page/384...orcycle-Garage
http://www.lifestylelrv.com/page/384...orcycle-Garage
#66
09-09-2015, 07:10 AM
Road Captain
We are considering the purchase of a camper again, had had one for years when the kids where young and the camper wasn't to crowded.
What we are thinking about doing is purchasing another 5th wheeler and just leaving it some place in Florida. Pay for storage in the summer and fly home to our lake house then bail out of Missouri for the winter.
What we are thinking about doing is purchasing another 5th wheeler and just leaving it some place in Florida. Pay for storage in the summer and fly home to our lake house then bail out of Missouri for the winter.
#67
09-09-2015, 08:04 AM
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09-09-2015, 08:29 AM
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My buddy did it for about 7 years, just recently gave it up, she wanted a house again. He had a 38' diesel pusher towing a full size Chevy Van (shorty) with his Softail inside the van. It was a good setup. They have had a plot in Florida for years, they would run back there for Biketoberfest to hide from winter, then hit the road after Daytona Bike Week. It was a good plan except they would have been better off with a real house for the winter.
My wife wants to give it a shot, I don't think we are there yet due to age, meaning too young to retire. Who knows what the future shall bring.
My wife wants to give it a shot, I don't think we are there yet due to age, meaning too young to retire. Who knows what the future shall bring.
#69
09-09-2015, 10:22 AM
Grand HDF Member
Starting a 6 week trip to IRB home.
WW NJ bike fest, OC Md bike fest, NC, Biketoberfest, St Johns fishing and home.
Heritage to cruise, Shovel to cruise + show
60 y/o living the dream.
Been rolling this package for 16 yrs now. NO regrets just great times
WW NJ bike fest, OC Md bike fest, NC, Biketoberfest, St Johns fishing and home.
Heritage to cruise, Shovel to cruise + show
60 y/o living the dream.
Been rolling this package for 16 yrs now. NO regrets just great times
Last edited by mjrfd99; 09-09-2015 at 10:24 AM.
#70
09-09-2015, 12:22 PM
