Yep, we did it. We purchased our ‘rig.’ A 2020 Keystone Impact 359, 5th wheel, toy hauler. Say that five times fast! Here is the kicker; we still haven’t seen it in real life. There is no need to go to an RV dealer’s lot to purchase an RV these days if they are honest (do your homework!). You already know what you want anyway. There is now no-haggle pricing (yes I still haggled a bit, anyway) no discovering a new layout (we’ve walked through them all, this was our homework!) no new paint job unless specified that it has one. There is just not a lot of mystery!
You should go to many RV shows. You should visit many dealers, private sellers, and every seller on the web through RV Trader and RVT.com. This is a journey, not a destination. Well, it’s kind of a destination because you end up with an RV or you may not… may not would be bad at this point. YouTube videos and RV blogs are to be followed and watched with vigor (like the rabid dogs we are). You are consistently hungry for knowledge, and you must gain it before taking on this life-altering decision to full-time RV. We did it all!
So without further ado, here is our brand new home!
Isn’t she a beauty! What to name her? I just don’t know yet. All I know is that this is my ticket to living the fullest life I possibly can! No longer will I be homebound, teetering on visiting the ‘shut-in’ status. No more winters of being too afraid to venture outside in case I fall on the ice, then freeze to death. I am so happy to be looking at a mobile life chasing the sun. I know my symptoms are increasing. Some of my conditions are getting worse… so I will travel now before that option is taken from me. I feel very blessed to have reached this destination. I am so lucky to be able to try to live this lifestyle. I want to take you all with me! Believe me, I will try.
This Fibro Warrior is finding freedom as a rolling stone!
~Kim
Congratulations! Happy living in your new home.
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Thank, Sadje! ~xk.
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You’re welcome Kim.
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OMG Kim!!! It’s beautiful! I am SO EXCITED for you and can’t wait to go on this journey with you! You can tell you certainly did do your homework, it is exactly what I would want in a comfort lifestyle as well. Very functional, yet plush. Congratulations to you both!!! When does this rolling stone go her her new digs? What an adventure! So proud of you guys for following your dreams and making “it” happen.
All my love and best wishes!!
~Tamara
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Thanks, Tamara! We just finished contract paperwork and insurance. We will go as soon as they are ready for us … I hope on Thursday! I want my new home!😊💜🎉🎉🎉
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Well done, it looks super.
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Thank you so much Janet!
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I am absolutely thrilled for you and your husband. Your new home is stunning (just like you) and I am so happy you are going to be able to live a nomad lifestyle. It will be so fun to read about all of your adventures. 🙂
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Awe, Thanks my friend. I am so excited but am scared excited! All at the same time! We are in it now! In it to win it! I do think this will help my health improve… also it is a much cheaper way to live! You’d never think it but just getting our duplex’s mortgage paid off, the utility bills are over, water, garbage, sewer… AND the list goes on. WOW. I actually bought groceries with out a calculator in hand this week!!! I do feel better already! xoxo
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yes, it will be a cheaper way to live and that alone takes stress off you. and stress is a horrible for you. i hope that i can do this some day……..but by the time the kids leave it may not be possible…….started a family much later in life.
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We were married when I was 38. We didn’t have kids. We didn’t try or not try. Just left it to fate. I am kind of sad we weren’t able to conceive. I’m kind of relieved too. Don’t know how you gals wih Fibro do it! You moms amaze me.💜💝💜
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well, it can be rather challenging at times. 🙂 hope today is treating you well!
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It looks beautiful and I can hardly wait to read about your adventures! Congratulations and happy travels, Kim…
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Can you believe it?!?!? I am finally claming down. It has been non-stop action since the first weekend in August. I thought I’d lose my damn mind. Wow. Here we go! Traveling and all! Thanks so much!!! xo
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My pleasure!
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Congratulations, Kim!! She is gorgeous!! Love the color scheme and the layout looks perfect! I simply can’t wait to see your first stop 😊
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Thanks Teresa! I’m getting really giddy! So excited!😊🎉
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Woo hoo! How exciting Kim! It looks beautiful, and I’m sure it will provide quite an adventure. I look forward to hearing about your travels. Blessings to you!
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Terri! It happened! Finally! The pressure building up to this… oh wow! Yay!!!😂🤣😂🎉🎉🎉
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Brilliant. She is a beauty Kim. I love that you can chase the sun and get a much needed boost to your wellbeing. Congratulations and happy travelling. x
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I really think a health boost is on the horizon! I can’t wait to start exploring! I must say, this transition has been grueling but there has to be a silver lining… I’m so very excited!😊💜🎉🎉🎉
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This is SOOOOO exciting! I’m excited for you, and I love the look of this Batmobile, it’s freaking awesome!!
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🤣😂🤣! NaNaNaNa…🎶🎵🎶🎶🎵BATMAN! So funny Caz!
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Very nice! Congrats!
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Looks like a sweet and comfortable ride. How about Lady Liberty for a name? Either that or the Rolling Stone (a play on your blog’s name)
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I think the Rolling Stone is a front runner! 😊👍
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She’s an absolute beaut! So happy for you guys to be enjoying this chapter, and so grateful you are taking us all along. Go Rolling Stone!
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Ye-ha! Adventure awaits the Rolling Stone!😉👍
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What a BEAUTIFUL rig! I love the stools at the bar and those lovely floors! I’m so happy for you! I love our full-time RV life, and it’s helped my RA considerably. Smaller space to clean and we can wake up to whatever view we choose. I’m so, so, so, so happy for you. I hope we can meet in person someday on the road (RandomBitsRV on RVillage, if you joined–please ‘friend’ me).
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Dawn! I seriously can’t believe we are ready to full time RV! We worked so hard to get here. We did it! Isn’t this a nice rig? I really like yours too! We almost went the super C route but this seemed to fit us best. You know how that is… you just know! As it must have been for you and Mike, I love his campground reviews by the way! LOVE! RVillage. I’ll join tonight and friend you! So fun! I’m really glad to hear this move has helped your RA. My doc is ‘certain’ this RV lifestyle will be beneficial to my health as well. I kinda think so too! Less to clean. More routine exercise. Better weather… see you on RVillage!😊💜
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You roll, Girl! She is an absolute beauty and I am pee green with envy! Well, a little bit. We recently bought a boat so I will be chasing the sun right along with you! I am so happy for you, Kim. You’re on my mind alot and I’ve been hoping beyond hope that all was going well. From this post, it certainly sounds like you are on your way. Happy rolling! Love, Jayne
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Lady Jayne! Hello! A boat sounds wonderful. Jeff and I definitely are so excited! I am so relieved being out from under a mortgage! The RV lifestyle looks appealing, no? I just look forward to feeling better, feeling free!!! 😊💜💝
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Congratulations Kim! Your new place looks beautiful! I am very happy for you and hope you are enjoying the new absolutely amazing looking home!!
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💜🎉🎉🎉
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What a beauty. Way to go!
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Yehaw! Thanks my friend!
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Congrats Kim! Yay for you. She’s an absolute beauty. May you have many wonderful trips in her. xx
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We are off to a good start! Thanks, Miriam!😊🎉
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Awesome!
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