Comments on: Living in a Small RV: Introduction http://tynan.com/living-in-a-small-rv-introduction Life Outside The Box Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:16:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Kayhttp://tynan.com/living-in-a-small-rv-introduction/comment-page-3#comment-242978 Kay Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:10:28 +0000 http://www.tynan.com/living-in-a-small-rv-introduction.htm#comment-242978 I forgot to mention that I live in a community outside of San Francisco. It doesn't get too cold here around 35-40 degrees late at night in the winter and might reach 100 degrees a few times in the summer if it breaks a heat record. So I feel my cats are safe. I think it is a better option than them living on the street. They were strays at one time. I forgot to mention that I live in a community outside of San Francisco. It doesn’t get too cold here around 35-40 degrees late at night in the winter and might reach 100 degrees a few times in the summer if it breaks a heat record. So I feel my cats are safe. I think it is a better option than them living on the street. They were strays at one time.

]]> By: Kayhttp://tynan.com/living-in-a-small-rv-introduction/comment-page-3#comment-242977 Kay Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:07:04 +0000 http://www.tynan.com/living-in-a-small-rv-introduction.htm#comment-242977 I just purchased a 1989 Winnebago Itasca with 4 cylinder automatic toyota truck in the front about a month ago. I moved in with my son, daughter in law and granddaughter to Nanny for them. The rv was purchased for my two cats (they won't allow them in the house) and to get away on the weekends to sculpt and paint. I'm also an artist and student. I am a 53 years old female and would consider living in it fulltime some day. Mine is a 17 footer with over the cab bed, table with two bench seats, kitchen and full bathroom. I paid $4000 for it and it has 93,000 miles. I wanted the toyota engine because they are reliable and last longer than American made brands. I tried to find the smallest "street legal" RV with kitchen and bathroom. I park it on the street and just have to move it every 72 hours which isn't a problem. I loved reading all the input above. I just purchased a 1989 Winnebago Itasca with 4 cylinder automatic toyota truck in the front about a month ago. I moved in with my son, daughter in law and granddaughter to Nanny for them. The rv was purchased for my two cats (they won’t allow them in the house) and to get away on the weekends to sculpt and paint. I’m also an artist and student. I am a 53 years old female and would consider living in it fulltime some day. Mine is a 17 footer with over the cab bed, table with two bench seats, kitchen and full bathroom. I paid $4000 for it and it has 93,000 miles. I wanted the toyota engine because they are reliable and last longer than American made brands. I tried to find the smallest “street legal” RV with kitchen and bathroom. I park it on the street and just have to move it every 72 hours which isn’t a problem. I loved reading all the input above.

]]> By: Pete Adamshttp://tynan.com/living-in-a-small-rv-introduction/comment-page-3#comment-242885 Pete Adams Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:08:30 +0000 http://www.tynan.com/living-in-a-small-rv-introduction.htm#comment-242885 I happened to be researching Rialta and ended up here. I've heard good and negative comments about that model/brand. Very interesting how such a small engine can handle the task.I'll continue to research the topic of full time RV living for the next few years. For those who may be considering acquiring an electric bike to accompany them on their escape; Prodeco has impressed me as the best product for the money. $1,000 to $1,200 total cost depending on the model and most of their designs are foldable !! The manufacturing plant is in Florida. I happened to be researching Rialta and ended up here. I’ve heard good and negative comments about that model/brand. Very interesting how such a small engine can handle the task.

I’ll continue to research the topic of full time RV living for the next few years. For those who may be considering acquiring an electric bike to accompany them on their escape; Prodeco has impressed me as the best product for the money. $1,000 to $1,200 total cost depending on the model and most of their designs are foldable !! The manufacturing plant is in Florida.

]]> By: Mary Courtneyhttp://tynan.com/living-in-a-small-rv-introduction/comment-page-3#comment-242884 Mary Courtney Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:59:05 +0000 http://www.tynan.com/living-in-a-small-rv-introduction.htm#comment-242884 I am dreaming of this....taught 30+yrs, raised my kids (was a single mom until meeting the love of my life),have cared for the sick for last 15+yrs & AM READY 2 Go! We just had a pack a snow here in Seattle with 250,000 out of energy...We want to keep our house 2 rent out but I just want to get going. Now if I can find the smallest, prettiest, most fuel efficient vehicle-we can begin! I am dreaming of this….taught 30+yrs, raised my kids (was a single mom until meeting the love of my life),have cared for the sick for last 15+yrs & AM READY 2 Go!
We just had a pack a snow here in Seattle with 250,000 out of energy…We want to keep our house 2 rent out but I just want to
get going. Now if I can find the smallest, prettiest, most fuel efficient vehicle-we can begin!

]]> By: Faerylhttp://tynan.com/living-in-a-small-rv-introduction/comment-page-3#comment-242875 Faeryl Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:11:26 +0000 http://www.tynan.com/living-in-a-small-rv-introduction.htm#comment-242875 I have been researching living in an RV or camper. I have been thinking of an extended van, partly to give me more room and partly cause no one is going to raise any eyebrows if you pull up for a job in a van. I have been looking at different vehicles, different ways to have water, heat and power for various things. I started a forum about my journey into this kind of lifestyle. As to my reasons for doing so...So I would never have to worry about having a roof over my head and partly to get away from my kids. If I have a camper van there will be no room for them to move in and pretty much take over my life like they have the past few years, they will have no choice but to stand on their own two feet. At the moment my daughter seems to be doing that, but my son still relies way too much on me, time to cut the tether. I also feel this is something I need to do for myself, to get back to being me and reconnect with nature again. I have felt like I have only been drifting in this life when I know there is so much more for me out there. Kids are all grown, no husband, there is nothing to stop me now, except myself. I am hoping that the money I save from doing this will allow me to buy land, build the kind of home (cottage) I want and have a garden again, perhaps even get back to eating wild meat and fresh fish, like I did when I was younger. I think your post here and the adventure you are sharing helps give great insight to what it's like to live this life and look forward to reading more. I have been researching living in an RV or camper. I have been thinking of an extended van, partly to give me more room and partly cause no one is going to raise any eyebrows if you pull up for a job in a van. I have been looking at different vehicles, different ways to have water, heat and power for various things. I started a forum about my journey into this kind of lifestyle. As to my reasons for doing so…So I would never have to worry about having a roof over my head and partly to get away from my kids. If I have a camper van there will be no room for them to move in and pretty much take over my life like they have the past few years, they will have no choice but to stand on their own two feet. At the moment my daughter seems to be doing that, but my son still relies way too much on me, time to cut the tether. I also feel this is something I need to do for myself, to get back to being me and reconnect with nature again. I have felt like I have only been drifting in this life when I know there is so much more for me out there. Kids are all grown, no husband, there is nothing to stop me now, except myself. I am hoping that the money I save from doing this will allow me to buy land, build the kind of home (cottage) I want and have a garden again, perhaps even get back to eating wild meat and fresh fish, like I did when I was younger. I think your post here and the adventure you are sharing helps give great insight to what it’s like to live this life and look forward to reading more.

]]> By: Davidhttp://tynan.com/living-in-a-small-rv-introduction/comment-page-3#comment-242856 David Fri, 20 Jan 2012 22:00:30 +0000 http://www.tynan.com/living-in-a-small-rv-introduction.htm#comment-242856 Tynan,I'm 62 now and have lived outside the U.S. before for over ten years, mostly in Southeast Asia. I'm going off grid this next summer and will either live out of an RV or a Houseboat.My questions to you will be; if you don't have a permanent residence then how do you maintain your RV registration, driver's license, and RV insurance? Big issues for anyone who wants your lifestyle. Please let these be your next points to cover. Thanks.PS: I posted your site on my Facebook. Tynan,

I’m 62 now and have lived outside the U.S. before for over ten years, mostly in Southeast Asia. I’m going off grid this next summer and will either live out of an RV or a Houseboat.

My questions to you will be; if you don’t have a permanent residence then how do you maintain your RV registration, driver’s license, and RV insurance? Big issues for anyone who wants your lifestyle. Please let these be your next points to cover. Thanks.

PS: I posted your site on my Facebook.

]]> By: Mikehttp://tynan.com/living-in-a-small-rv-introduction/comment-page-2#comment-242809 Mike Wed, 11 Jan 2012 06:07:17 +0000 http://www.tynan.com/living-in-a-small-rv-introduction.htm#comment-242809 Great site... as a twist on your idea I went with a "Cargo Trailer" and will be fitting it out. It will have shower/tub, toilet, beds, and cooking... it will be able to be towed behind small vehicles... Peace Great site… as a twist on your idea I went with a “Cargo Trailer” and will be fitting it out. It will have shower/tub, toilet, beds, and cooking… it will be able to be towed behind small vehicles… Peace

]]> By: Barryhttp://tynan.com/living-in-a-small-rv-introduction/comment-page-2#comment-242782 Barry Fri, 06 Jan 2012 23:24:46 +0000 http://www.tynan.com/living-in-a-small-rv-introduction.htm#comment-242782 Enjoying your blog. My wife and I are both 67. We travel in our GrandCaravan. At first we put a mattress on the floor and just went for it.Well it didn't take long for me to design storage under, bed on top,cooler in back w/work area for food prep. We now have curtains to enclose the area and we stay in any Walmart Super Center. Most have security police. There is bathrooms,food,pharmacy,everything we need. We also take the dog,(Bichon)he stays in his cary-along cage at night,and rides up on the matress in the daytime. We live in a Fl. mobile home Pk. 10 mo. and a camp in Canada. All things are possible, have faith my friends,don't give-up... Enjoying your blog. My wife and I are both 67. We travel in our GrandCaravan. At first we put a mattress on the floor and just went for it.Well it didn’t take long for me to design storage under, bed on top,cooler in back w/work area for food prep. We now have curtains to enclose the area and we stay in any Walmart Super Center. Most have security police. There is bathrooms,food,pharmacy,everything we need. We also take the dog,(Bichon)he stays in his cary-along cage at night,and rides up on the matress in the daytime. We live in a Fl. mobile home Pk. 10 mo. and a camp in Canada. All things are possible, have faith my friends,don’t give-up…

]]> By: Jadehttp://tynan.com/living-in-a-small-rv-introduction/comment-page-2#comment-242718 Jade Sat, 31 Dec 2011 20:00:04 +0000 http://www.tynan.com/living-in-a-small-rv-introduction.htm#comment-242718 Your blog is such a breath of fresh air! I am sick of the rat race of working, and paying the high cost of living the traditional American dream. Your blog has given me some great stuff to think about. Keep it up! Your blog is such a breath of fresh air! I am sick of the rat race of working, and paying the high cost of living the traditional American dream. Your blog has given me some great stuff to think about. Keep it up!

]]> By: Jameshttp://tynan.com/living-in-a-small-rv-introduction/comment-page-2#comment-242413 James Wed, 30 Nov 2011 08:34:09 +0000 http://www.tynan.com/living-in-a-small-rv-introduction.htm#comment-242413 Your comments got me all hyped up about the Winnebago Rialta. I googled it and now find that it was discontinued around 2005 which made me sad. On this note then, based on your experience, it would be helpful to hear what RV models you recommend going forward. The prices and dimensions of new RVs are a little depressing: in this time of recession and high energy costs, the new RVs are getting bigger and more expensive. They just haven't gotten "the memo" about the "small is beautiful" movement. Hopefully, your site will clue them in. I will be revisiting this site often. Thanks for your postings on the machine details and your alternative take on "stuff". (somewhere on the site, you should link to the famous George Carlin skit on that topic). Your comments got me all hyped up about the Winnebago Rialta. I googled it and now find that it was discontinued around 2005 which made me sad. On this note then, based on your experience, it would be helpful to hear what RV models you recommend going forward. The prices and dimensions of new RVs are a little depressing: in this time of recession and high energy costs, the new RVs are getting bigger and more expensive.
They just haven’t gotten “the memo” about the “small is beautiful” movement. Hopefully, your site will clue them in.
I will be revisiting this site often. Thanks for your postings on the machine details and your alternative take on “stuff”. (somewhere on the site, you should link to the famous George Carlin skit on that topic).

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