The excitement of a new RV wears off. Now reality hits and we realize we really live here!
Our new RV came with leather recliners. Nice looking but very uncomfortable. We decided to relegate them to storage and replace with our comfy Lazy Boy recliners. Great decision.
Like most men, Steve prefers a large screen TV. We removed the 32" set and placed our computer printer in the empty space. An end table (one of the few furnishings left from our house) makes a perfect stand for a new 42" flat screen TV.
We've even talked of removing the couch we rarely use and installing a large desk/work space.
With creativity and imagination, we continue making this RV our home.
Our RV
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Seeing the Sights
We purchased our RV with the intentions of someday traveling full time. I'm already dreaming of the places we will visit.
An extended trip enjoying Colorado's beauty and rich history top my "bucket list". I'd love to explore the ghost towns, mining camps and historic sites of days gone by.
Lighthouses fascinate me and a tour of the Door County, Wisconsin coastlines would be a thrill. While in the state, an extended visit with Steve's family would be nice. No pressure on their part since we bring our own house!
After digging deep into family history the last few years, I'd also love to visit the places my ancestors lived. And, of course, we'd stop off at a few courthouses and libraries along the way to continue filling in the family tree.
I'm hoping and praying these trips will someday become a reality and are not just a dream!
An extended trip enjoying Colorado's beauty and rich history top my "bucket list". I'd love to explore the ghost towns, mining camps and historic sites of days gone by.
Lighthouses fascinate me and a tour of the Door County, Wisconsin coastlines would be a thrill. While in the state, an extended visit with Steve's family would be nice. No pressure on their part since we bring our own house!
After digging deep into family history the last few years, I'd also love to visit the places my ancestors lived. And, of course, we'd stop off at a few courthouses and libraries along the way to continue filling in the family tree.
I'm hoping and praying these trips will someday become a reality and are not just a dream!
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Taking Care of Business
Remember the scene in the movie "RV" when the sewage line hits Robin Williams in the face? ewwww.....
Most RVers have similar stories.
Some RV friends of my parents heard a loud crash while driving their motorhome on the interstate and stopped to investigate. As the husband crawled underneath,the wife decided to use the restroom. You can imagine the surprise when it hit him in the face because of a large hole in the holding tank.
Last summer Steve was dumping our holding tank when the sewer line came off. Thankfully he wasn't hit in the face but sure had a mess on the ground to clean up.
The joys of life in an RV!
Most RVers have similar stories.
Some RV friends of my parents heard a loud crash while driving their motorhome on the interstate and stopped to investigate. As the husband crawled underneath,the wife decided to use the restroom. You can imagine the surprise when it hit him in the face because of a large hole in the holding tank.
Last summer Steve was dumping our holding tank when the sewer line came off. Thankfully he wasn't hit in the face but sure had a mess on the ground to clean up.
The joys of life in an RV!
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
RV Repairs
Just like a house or apartment, appliances break in an RV.
Last summer we noticed the hinges on our refrigerator door seemed loose. Steve adjusted them but to our surprise one hinge broke off. And, unfortunately, a few days later the whole door fell off the refrigerator frame.
Still under warranty, we called a local RV dealer about repair. They wanted us to bring the rig to them, which is impossible. Our unit is skirted with insulation to keep us warm in the winter months and would take many hours to remove and then later replace.
After some discussion with the RV repair department, we agreed to pay $100 for a "house call". They ordered the refrigerator door and installed it a few weeks later.
Living full-time in an RV can present challenges in these situations. And if you elect to turn the RV in for repairs, always have a back up plan for temporary accomodations.
Last summer we noticed the hinges on our refrigerator door seemed loose. Steve adjusted them but to our surprise one hinge broke off. And, unfortunately, a few days later the whole door fell off the refrigerator frame.
Still under warranty, we called a local RV dealer about repair. They wanted us to bring the rig to them, which is impossible. Our unit is skirted with insulation to keep us warm in the winter months and would take many hours to remove and then later replace.
After some discussion with the RV repair department, we agreed to pay $100 for a "house call". They ordered the refrigerator door and installed it a few weeks later.
Living full-time in an RV can present challenges in these situations. And if you elect to turn the RV in for repairs, always have a back up plan for temporary accomodations.
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