Outdoorsy Type Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Have we done a thread like this? I have been searching, but haven't found anything. We close on our house next month, and are setting off in a fifth wheel for the summer. :) dh is in between jobs, and we aren't sure how long we will be in transition or where we will ultimately end up. We are ready for adventure! What sort of things would you count absolutely necessary for light schooling over the summer? I have Teaching Textbook DVDs and a computer that we can use over the summer, and I have kindles for books. We also have an IPad for apps and online content. Then there are just the basics of figuring out how much clothing to pack, how many toys, how many "real books"etc. Any advice from those who have btdt? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 How old are your kids? Do you usually do school year-round? I think I would forget about most traditional subjects and informally study the places you'll be visiting on your trip, visit historic sites, landmarks, and other places of interest, and leave the textbooks at home. If you want to do some math, I think TT is a great option, because you could leave the books at home and just use the CDs. Have a wonderful trip!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 On youtube there are some wonderful videos on organizing an rv for living in it. It is not like organizing a home. I got some neat ideas from there for the odd spaces that need some organizing but couldn't figure out what to do with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicAnn Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 We live and travel in one full time. Honestly, other than math, the road provides a killer education. This month alone we have been to two state capitols, a wind farm, the beach, the mountains, two museums and a science center (slightly busier than a usual month). We've also met a man who travels the country with several large pythons (which we held), and a group of guys that is touring on the bluegrass circuit. If you look around the road is very fulfilling. I buy field guides of the area we are in, and I make sure to have plenty of blank journals. If this is a temporary journey for you, I saw give up formal schooling for the summer and just explore! Have fun!! (The kids will get a great mechanics class after your rv breaks down five times in five hours!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicAnn Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Oh and I totally agree that it's not like a regular house for organization. Don't be afraid to keep books in the bathroom, or under the kitchen sink. It took me a while to figure out that not everything is going to have a dedicated separate place like in a house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 I agree that traveling is an education in and of itself. Make sure you consider weight limits when you're packing, both on the 5th wheel and on your tow vehicle. I think it's very, very common for RVs to be overweight. That creates a danger for the passengers and everyone else on the road. And of course "real" books are quite heavy. We only use our RV for vacations, but it took me awhile to figure out how best to organize things. We've had it for six years now and I'm really still learning what works best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 For a couple of months I could probably handle it, I thought you were going to say you were moving in permanently and I was getting claustrophobic just thinking about it! :crying: Sounds like it could be great fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/465262-anyone-ever-rvd-full-time/ http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/332795-rv-homeschooling/ http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/135181-downsizing-anyone-live-in-an-rv-and-want-to-give-me-some-advice/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoObvious Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 You can start here: http://www.familiesontheroad.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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