Comments on: Working On The Road… http://ontheroad.rvweb.com/2007/11/15/working-on-the-road/ RVWeb's Blog & Newsletter Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:39:53 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Jaimie Hall- Bruzenak http://ontheroad.rvweb.com/2007/11/15/working-on-the-road/#comment-105 Jaimie Hall- Bruzenak Fri, 01 Feb 2008 20:05:32 +0000 http://ontheroadrving.wordpress.com/2007/11/15/working-on-the-road/#comment-105 My late husband and I became full-time RVers at age 47. We had to work so we began job-hunting right away. We first subscribed to Workamper News, a publication listing jobs for RVers that I highly recommend. We got lots of offers but wanted to work in national parks. We landed jobs as seasonal maintenance workers at Grand Teton National Park. Between us we worked at seven different national parks with me working in maintenance and as an interpreter. I found this topic so fascinating, I wrote a book with all kinds of ideas for work and the how-to's (Support Your RV Lifestyle! An Insider's Guide to Working on the Road). The ideas mentioned in the other comments are excellent if you need to earn as much as you did before full-time RVing. Plus there are many ways to make money and get a free or reduced-price RV site, which is a big savings. In any case, it is a fantastic way to lead a life with less stress and get to see this beautiful country of ours. Go for it! Jaimie Hall-Bruzenak My late husband and I became full-time RVers at age 47. We had to work so we began job-hunting right away. We first subscribed to Workamper News, a publication listing jobs for RVers that I highly recommend. We got lots of offers but wanted to work in national parks. We landed jobs as seasonal maintenance workers at Grand Teton National Park. Between us we worked at seven different national parks with me working in maintenance and as an interpreter. I found this topic so fascinating, I wrote a book with all kinds of ideas for work and the how-to’s (Support Your RV Lifestyle! An Insider’s Guide to Working on the Road).

The ideas mentioned in the other comments are excellent if you need to earn as much as you did before full-time RVing. Plus there are many ways to make money and get a free or reduced-price RV site, which is a big savings.

In any case, it is a fantastic way to lead a life with less stress and get to see this beautiful country of ours. Go for it! Jaimie Hall-Bruzenak

]]> By: Bonnie Deavers http://ontheroad.rvweb.com/2007/11/15/working-on-the-road/#comment-88 Bonnie Deavers Sat, 26 Jan 2008 15:21:22 +0000 http://ontheroadrving.wordpress.com/2007/11/15/working-on-the-road/#comment-88 My husband and I just bought a used motor home that we are trying to get on the road. We live on S.S.and would like to travel and work on the road but we both have health problems so I was thinking about making some crafts and selling them at RV parks along the way> What do you think of the idea and what kind of crafts would sell. e-mail me at bdeavers@frontiernet.net My husband and I just bought a used motor home that we are trying to get on the road. We live on S.S.and would like to travel and work on the road but we both have health problems so I was thinking about making some crafts and selling them at RV parks along the way> What do you think of the idea and what kind of crafts would sell. e-mail me at bdeavers@frontiernet.net

]]> By: Irene http://ontheroad.rvweb.com/2007/11/15/working-on-the-road/#comment-82 Irene Wed, 23 Jan 2008 23:02:08 +0000 http://ontheroadrving.wordpress.com/2007/11/15/working-on-the-road/#comment-82 Looking for carpentry/cabinet making work in Florida for Jan and Feb in either Fort Myers or St Petersburg area..(or in between).must pay a decent wage. Thank you Looking for carpentry/cabinet making work in Florida for Jan and Feb in either Fort Myers or St Petersburg area..(or in between).must pay a decent wage. Thank you

]]> By: ontheroadrving http://ontheroad.rvweb.com/2007/11/15/working-on-the-road/#comment-60 ontheroadrving Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:32:31 +0000 http://ontheroadrving.wordpress.com/2007/11/15/working-on-the-road/#comment-60 My girlfriend is a Speech Language pathologist who works for a travel company that staffs all 50 states. We started dating about two years ago and I decided to start traveling with her. We figured that the best way to travel from assignment to assignment would be in an RV. So last year we purchased a 36' Alpenlite 5th wheel for our travels. We started out in Olympia WA, for 6 months and made our way to Hilton Head South Carolina for a 4 month assignment. Now we are looking at going back to Olympia and making lots of fun stops on the way. I am a Personal trainer, and a landscaper by trade. It has not been too difficult to find work thus far. We live simple so we can travel with minimal expense and enjoy this great nation that we have. We travel with our two golden retrievers who provide plenty of fun and enjoyment for the two of us. It has been a great adventure so far and we look forward to every new assignment that comes our way. My girlfriend is a Speech Language pathologist who works for a travel company that staffs all 50 states. We started dating about two years ago and I decided to start traveling with her. We figured that the best way to travel from assignment to assignment would be in an RV. So last year we purchased a 36′ Alpenlite 5th wheel for our travels. We started out in Olympia WA, for 6 months and made our way to Hilton Head South Carolina for a 4 month assignment. Now we are looking at going back to Olympia and making lots of fun stops on the way. I am a Personal trainer, and a landscaper by trade. It has not been too difficult to find work thus far. We live simple so we can travel with minimal expense and enjoy this great nation that we have. We travel with our two golden retrievers who provide plenty of fun and enjoyment for the two of us. It has been a great adventure so far and we look forward to every new assignment that comes our way.

]]> By: Margot http://ontheroad.rvweb.com/2007/11/15/working-on-the-road/#comment-57 Margot Tue, 22 Jan 2008 04:24:06 +0000 http://ontheroadrving.wordpress.com/2007/11/15/working-on-the-road/#comment-57 I work at home a few days doing consulting and in an office the rest of the week with direct client contact. That client contact dips down in July and august so I have less time in my office and more flexibility that usual. In the summer when the children are out of school I do my consulting from the road. All I need is a cell phone and WI Fi and no one knows were I am. My spouse can run into offices thoughout our state and work. It is a delight. I work at home a few days doing consulting and in an office the rest of the week with direct client contact. That client contact dips down in July and august so I have less time in my office and more flexibility that usual. In the summer when the children are out of school I do my consulting from the road. All I need is a cell phone and WI Fi and no one knows were I am. My spouse can run into offices thoughout our state and work. It is a delight.

]]> By: Chuck and Kathy Stone http://ontheroad.rvweb.com/2007/11/15/working-on-the-road/#comment-43 Chuck and Kathy Stone Fri, 21 Dec 2007 21:38:33 +0000 http://ontheroadrving.wordpress.com/2007/11/15/working-on-the-road/#comment-43 I am an old fashioned blacksmith that preaches behind the anvil. My wife and I also sell what I make whenever we get an opportunity, like craft fairs, festivals, etc. Also have a website in progress, hoping to get a full blown catalog on soon so I can sell via internet. We also do eBay selling. Our desire is to travel, minister to people, and blacksmith. We own some property and we have decided to rent out everything on it except our little cabin home. This will give us a 'regular' income to pay our mortgage and expenses of the properties. We are sure we should be traveling full time and it can't happen fast enough for us. We have a 30' travel trailer and are praying for a tow vehicle that can take us anywhere! We hope you have an easy transition to full time RVing! Keep us posted on your adventures. God bless and God speed. Chuck and Kathy Stone I am an old fashioned blacksmith that preaches behind the anvil. My wife and I also sell what I make whenever we get an opportunity, like craft fairs, festivals, etc. Also have a website in progress, hoping to get a full blown catalog on soon so I can sell via internet. We also do eBay selling. Our desire is to travel, minister to people, and blacksmith. We own some property and we have decided to rent out everything on it except our little cabin home. This will give us a ‘regular’ income to pay our mortgage and expenses of the properties. We are sure we should be traveling full time and it can’t happen fast enough for us.
We have a 30′ travel trailer and are praying for a tow vehicle that can take us anywhere! We hope you have an easy transition to full time RVing! Keep us posted on your adventures. God bless and God speed. Chuck and Kathy Stone

]]> By: Carol http://ontheroad.rvweb.com/2007/11/15/working-on-the-road/#comment-42 Carol Fri, 21 Dec 2007 16:35:01 +0000 http://ontheroadrving.wordpress.com/2007/11/15/working-on-the-road/#comment-42 I have a travel agency and have worked from time to time while on the road. Forwarding phone service, several ways to connect with the internet, printer connection and wonderful clients make this a very easy business to handle while traveling. Our Motor Home has a wonderful work area and I take most of my business information with us on a laptop. Files and papers needed for bookings fit nicely in our smaller storage area in the bedroom. I work for fun and to give folks a break with cruise pricing and it keeps me busy and I love it. Recommend it highly. Carol I have a travel agency and have worked from time to time while on the road. Forwarding phone service, several ways to connect with the internet, printer connection and wonderful clients make this a very easy business to handle while traveling.
Our Motor Home has a wonderful work area and I take most of my business information with us on a laptop. Files and papers needed for bookings fit nicely in our smaller storage area in the bedroom.
I work for fun and to give folks a break with cruise pricing and it keeps me busy and I love it.
Recommend it highly.
Carol

]]> By: ontheroadrving http://ontheroad.rvweb.com/2007/11/15/working-on-the-road/#comment-36 ontheroadrving Wed, 19 Dec 2007 21:07:23 +0000 http://ontheroadrving.wordpress.com/2007/11/15/working-on-the-road/#comment-36 I've been working full time as an Aircraft Technician in Hagerstown, Maryland for the past year. I have been married for 22 Years and have a daughter who is 16. I was born and raised south of Pittsburgh, Pa where we have a house in New Eagle, Pa. My wife and daughter are still living there since my daughter is in High School. We have been trying to sell our house, but with the way the market is we have had no luck. I checked into apartments in the area, and could not find anything for less than $1,000.00/ month. I purchased a used 30 foot Northwood, Nash travel trailer which is 4 season capable and have been living at a campground for the past 3 months. The cost of the travel trailer and lot rent which includes water, electric and sewage is $600.00/ month. I am a mile from work and travel home to New Eagle when I am not working weekends. Travel trailer living while woking on the road in my opinion is much better than Hotel or apartment living, and much cheaper. Tony I’ve been working full time as an Aircraft Technician in Hagerstown, Maryland for the past year. I have been married for 22 Years and have a daughter who is 16. I was born and raised south of Pittsburgh, Pa where we have a house in New Eagle, Pa. My wife and daughter are still living there since my daughter is in High School. We have been trying to sell our house, but with the way the market is we have had no luck. I checked into apartments in the area, and could not find anything for less than $1,000.00/ month. I purchased a used 30 foot Northwood, Nash travel trailer which is 4 season capable and have been living at a campground for the past 3 months. The cost of the travel trailer and lot rent which includes water, electric and sewage is $600.00/ month. I am a mile from work and travel home to New Eagle when I am not working weekends. Travel trailer living while woking on the road in my opinion is much better than Hotel or apartment living, and much cheaper.

Tony

]]> By: John Pedersen http://ontheroad.rvweb.com/2007/11/15/working-on-the-road/#comment-35 John Pedersen Wed, 19 Dec 2007 17:36:55 +0000 http://ontheroadrving.wordpress.com/2007/11/15/working-on-the-road/#comment-35 For the individual that is interested in RV's for on the road working be sure to check out the RV Consumers Group. It is very helpful in making a decision about what type of RV and even rates the different Brands. It costs to join but I found it to be indispensible for making a informed decision and I am very glad that I followed their advice. http://www.rv.org/index.html John 05 Country Coach Inspire For the individual that is interested in RV’s for on the road working be sure to check out the RV Consumers Group. It is very helpful in making a decision about what type of RV and even rates the different Brands. It costs to join but I found it to be indispensible for making a informed decision and I am very glad that I followed their advice.
http://www.rv.org/index.html
John
05 Country Coach Inspire

]]> By: Glen http://ontheroad.rvweb.com/2007/11/15/working-on-the-road/#comment-27 Glen Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:10:41 +0000 http://ontheroadrving.wordpress.com/2007/11/15/working-on-the-road/#comment-27 I work in the auto plants we get a lot of construction guys in them also i meet the in the rv parks i stay in. be careful of the winter time cold weather takes a little more technology to keep warm and to have water on. I work in the auto plants we get a lot of construction guys in them also i meet the in the rv parks i stay in.
be careful of the winter time cold weather takes a little more technology to keep warm and to have water on.

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