The Fulltiming Class of 2007 includes folks who plan to begin fulltiming during the 2007 year. You don't have to already be fulltiming yet; perhaps you are in the planning stages and want to share information. If so, this is the site for you.

Join many others on this free site (thanks to our sponsor, MyDakotaaddress.com) by registering and then accessing the Member's information area to seek answers and post questions.

Common Questions about Fulltiming:

Who are the ESCAPEES?

• This is a great group dedicated to RVer's who fulltime (or live for long periods of time in their RV.  They provide a myriad of resources including RV parks, legislative support, a great discussion forum, and even a long-term care facility! Check them out at ESCAPEES.COM.

Now that my home has wheels, what state do I call home?

• Great news! Since you are a fulltimer, you can actually choose what state you want to call home! This means you can select a state that meets your needs. Most fulltimers choose to "settle" in a state that features low (or no) state income tax, low vehicle registration/sales taxes, less costly insurance rates, etc. Some popular states that to varying degrees, meet these needs include South Dakota, Texas, and Florida.

What do you do about your mail?

• This is a simple one! Just work with one of the many mail forwarding services who will receive all of your mail, bundle it, and forward it to your current destination. You might consider checking with MyDakotaaddress.com who does excellent work in this regard and is sponsoring all costs associated with this website.

What do you without a house?

• Actually, fulltimers DO have a house -- just one that moves! This seems to be one of the bigger issues with potential fulltimers (including me) as we try to come to grips with a new living paradigm. I have given this quite a bit of thought and realized that I had the same concerns when I bought my first house. The whole concept of buying a house was intimidating and foreign. I had no idea how I would maintain it, use it, furnish it, etc. Of course, over the years, I got used to the house (and all the grief that goes with it). And where did all that stuff come from that is in it?
  
  The fulltimers I talk to say that NOT having a house is a very liberating experience. No more maintenance, lawn mowing, repairs. This is an interesting topic and one that I hope we will discuss in the member's discussion!

to be continued ...