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Fumesucker

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144. Modern trucks are long lasting, I'd buy a used van too then start saving for a replacement/repairs

Thu Feb 4, 2016, 09:52 AM

Feb 2016

If you aren't in a hurry there are some very good deals available, you just have to be prepared to wait a while and you'll find a cream puff in both categories, van and TT. Fall is a good time to buy a TT because it saves owners who want to get rid of them having to store, spring is a bad time to buy because everyone wants to go on vacation. It's all about supply and demand.

I forget how many trailers I looked at but it was something over a dozen before I found the one that was right for me at the right price. I looked at hundreds and maybe thousands on Craigslist, those were the ones I visited. I just keep an eye on Craigslist now from time to time in case some particularly good deal on a tow vehicle comes up and I'll upgrade and get rid of my current van.

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Who here would consider life in an RV? [View all] angstlessk Feb 2016 OP

it's my retirement plan lapfog_1 Feb 2016 #1

WOW,,,you are ambitious...I just want to travel! angstlessk Feb 2016 #7

Basement in a RV? Mendocino Feb 2016 #160

yup lapfog_1 Feb 2016 #163

I did not know that. Mendocino Feb 2016 #166

I'd put a seat in the middle of the basement super computer area. Glassunion Feb 2016 #173

no room lapfog_1 Feb 2016 #174

Well, with modern systems and ssd storage, you can pack a lot in there. Glassunion Feb 2016 #175

I consider the planet to be an RV jberryhill Feb 2016 #2

Hook up fees are pretty pricey. alphafemale Feb 2016 #3

Thanks...One Question angstlessk Feb 2016 #20

I have an Internet hotspot on my phone for an extra $10 but I am limited on gigs. alphafemale Feb 2016 #28

My ex husbands ex girlfriend with whom we will travel angstlessk Feb 2016 #52

You can get up to unlimited streaming alphafemale Feb 2016 #75

hotspot on an iPhone handmade34 Feb 2016 #31

I tried it for a while. Binkie The Clown Feb 2016 #4

I have no family friends or neighbors angstlessk Feb 2016 #5

It may be right for you then. Binkie The Clown Feb 2016 #9

But you said "we" in your post elias49 Feb 2016 #11

Well, I do have a sig other and his ex girlfriend angstlessk Feb 2016 #12

people who do it vlog about the pros and cons in youtube. lots of "RV life" videos there. Liberal_in_LA Feb 2016 #6

I have watched a few angstlessk Feb 2016 #8

We traveled and lived in one for fifteen years until we couldn't Cleita Feb 2016 #10

WOW you were brave! angstlessk Feb 2016 #15

My advice is Learn your vehicle. Know how to change tires. Know HOW everything works. BlueJazz Feb 2016 #13

Yes...learn how to live angstlessk Feb 2016 #17

Sail boats 1939 Feb 2016 #14

I can swim. but not angstlessk Feb 2016 #16

They usually get off and find safe haven 1939 Feb 2016 #108

Maybe in the Urban Assault Vehicle aka GMC RV? JanMichael Feb 2016 #18

Do you have a link to one for sale? angstlessk Feb 2016 #21

they are awesome JanMichael Feb 2016 #23

No no no no no!! elias49 Feb 2016 #19

I know the feeling angstlessk Feb 2016 #26

Not me. I like my home with all the space. I'd like to have one to travel in the surrounding States Waldorf Feb 2016 #22

When I hit the lottery gratuitous Feb 2016 #24

those are the shit! incredible way the travel. nt JanMichael Feb 2016 #25

I live in a 46 ft. RV in the Florida Keys. tavernier Feb 2016 #27

You, my dear are who I wished to be years before angstlessk Feb 2016 #37

I live in a 34ft. Class A. Would love to live in the Florida Keys, SammyWinstonJack Feb 2016 #114

We belong to the Elks; they have a pretty good rate for members tavernier Feb 2016 #117

I've seen RVs that are nicer than some of my friends' apartments. Initech Feb 2016 #29

Sure! grasswire Feb 2016 #30

Like Miami? angstlessk Feb 2016 #34

And Florida man. n/t. Whiskeytide Feb 2016 #49

and alligators. nt grasswire Feb 2016 #51

SERIOUS QUESTION REGARDING CLASS A RV'S angstlessk Feb 2016 #32

No. tavernier Feb 2016 #39

No. My friend has a huge rv, no special class required on her license. Wish it was Mnemosyne Feb 2016 #53

I am SUCH a careful driver angstlessk Feb 2016 #67

Just make sure to practice and get the feel before attempting to head on down the road, Mnemosyne Feb 2016 #73

I drove a 24' truck with a truck hooked up behind from VA angstlessk Feb 2016 #77

The roads here are definitely horrendous. Funny we pay the hightest, iirc, gas tax for roads. Mnemosyne Feb 2016 #119

Relaxed drives are the best. I used to do Sunday afternoon back road rides, now you get tail-gated Mnemosyne Feb 2016 #120

Yes, in VA there are many back roads angstlessk Feb 2016 #139

Do those roads have many tail-gaters? Love the mountains of Va. Had a tractor trailer haul me Mnemosyne Feb 2016 #147

Truckers ARE Heros angstlessk Feb 2016 #169

I'll be retiring onto a sailboat FLPanhandle Feb 2016 #33

Honey, If I put up a sail, I would probably angstlessk Feb 2016 #35

It could be worse. I'd end up on Mars, or Venus. longship Feb 2016 #41

I'm a chick ...worse is Mars angstlessk Feb 2016 #45

Well, on Mars, you'd freeze; on Venus, you'd melt. longship Feb 2016 #54

Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus angstlessk Feb 2016 #69

Well played. ;-) longship Feb 2016 #71

A few sailing class with a cute instructor and you'll be fine. FLPanhandle Feb 2016 #60

I bet YOU are the cute instructor angstlessk Feb 2016 #84

They are temporary - 10 yrs at best FreakinDJ Feb 2016 #36

The RV lasts longer than the truck angstlessk Feb 2016 #40

Some parks won't allow RVs more then 10 yrs old for a reason FreakinDJ Feb 2016 #47

Not unless SusanCalvin Feb 2016 #38

Trust me...there are worse bathrooms (see Flint) angstlessk Feb 2016 #43

I know that, and SusanCalvin Feb 2016 #46

Susan, it was not a set up angstlessk Feb 2016 #56

Well, my "bathroom" answer was an honest answer. SusanCalvin Feb 2016 #58

Thanks angstlessk Feb 2016 #70

Good when gas prices are low. LiberalAndProud Feb 2016 #42

I have an independent job angstlessk Feb 2016 #44

I would never tell someone not to do it. LiberalAndProud Feb 2016 #50

Yes, something you pull behind, as opposed as pulling...but still if the big guy goes...mega bucks angstlessk Feb 2016 #57

I would consider it laundry_queen Feb 2016 #48

I doubt if I will outlive an RV angstlessk Feb 2016 #61

Me tazkcmo Feb 2016 #55

I do hope I do this...and we can meet up angstlessk Feb 2016 #62

I'll have my innernet machine tazkcmo Feb 2016 #66

I love it angstlessk Feb 2016 #88

maybe Wolverine23 Feb 2016 #59

From what I have heard...you cannot meet friendlier folk angstlessk Feb 2016 #63

I've considered it 2naSalit Feb 2016 #64

You pay for upkeep even if you rent angstlessk Feb 2016 #80

If you are 2naSalit Feb 2016 #89

I recall driving from FL to VA when I was about 20 and my car broke down at night time angstlessk Feb 2016 #123

Back in 2naSalit Feb 2016 #125

I still would trust a trucker before some pretty boy in a car! n/t angstlessk Feb 2016 #135

Well, you do have to assess 2naSalit Feb 2016 #136

i own an older travel trailer at a season campground dembotoz Feb 2016 #65

If I die in my RV I have a plan angstlessk Feb 2016 #72

Think about it LynnTTT Feb 2016 #68

Hell water in Miami should be free...it's all around angstlessk Feb 2016 #74

Hubby and I are in the process of selling off Saphire Feb 2016 #76

Best to you both...maybe we can hook up sometime angstlessk Feb 2016 #78

We are in the same position. bklyncowgirl Feb 2016 #132

Today? Eff yeah. lumberjack_jeff Feb 2016 #79

Why do I feel like someone with an AK47 just entered the room? n/t angstlessk Feb 2016 #81

Squirtgun. lumberjack_jeff Feb 2016 #82

Oh...that sounds angstlessk Feb 2016 #85

Get an old Airstream -- '69 to '75 ish -- and redo it inside. They never go out of style Freelancer Feb 2016 #83

I want a move in ready angstlessk Feb 2016 #86

I got my Overlander for $2500. I redid the interior for about $1500 + my own sweat Freelancer Feb 2016 #91

My first foray into RVing was in an old Airstream angstlessk Feb 2016 #101

Lots of Indian Casino's have RV parking for a reasonable price padfun Feb 2016 #87

I wish you can do your dream angstlessk Feb 2016 #90

Who here would like a new forum? RV'ing? angstlessk Feb 2016 #93

I'm in! nt Buns_of_Fire Feb 2016 #96

I would! SammyWinstonJack Feb 2016 #115

That was our retirement plan, but my husband's not ready. mountain grammy Feb 2016 #92

I would--for maybe a year or so. I don't know how long TwilightGardener Feb 2016 #94

I've got a 20' class C that I've been outfitting to do just that. Buns_of_Fire Feb 2016 #95

I, of course, love the class a, but angstlessk Feb 2016 #97

Ah! A packrat! Buns_of_Fire Feb 2016 #100

One thing my Sig Other loved about me was empty spaces angstlessk Feb 2016 #102

rent one for a weekend olddots Feb 2016 #98

I agree about whom to purchase it from angstlessk Feb 2016 #124

This very nice young couple is doing just that. begin_within Feb 2016 #99

I had an RV that was permanently anchored at a site. hollysmom Feb 2016 #103

Check out park fees and hookup fees, they can run into money Warpy Feb 2016 #104

Do you have a gypsy soul? Lodestar Feb 2016 #105

My sister has always been the one who had a wanderlust angstlessk Feb 2016 #126

The full-time RV lifestyle isn't for everyone aikoaiko Feb 2016 #106

When I camped I loved camping, but I got too few opportunities angstlessk Feb 2016 #128

A Travel Trailer is the way to go IMO, lighter than an equivalent 5th wheel, pull it with a van Fumesucker Feb 2016 #107

I agree...A TT can last many years if taken care of angstlessk Feb 2016 #129

Modern trucks are long lasting, I'd buy a used van too then start saving for a replacement/repairs Fumesucker Feb 2016 #144

Great advise angstlessk Feb 2016 #180

If I could downsize enough I would definitely consider it, polly7 Feb 2016 #109

Downsize means letting go of coveted items angstlessk Feb 2016 #130

My wife's aunt and uncle retired, sold their house and bought a 5th wheel trailer. She B Calm Feb 2016 #110

Reminds me of National Lampoons Christmas Vacation angstlessk Feb 2016 #131

By the time I packed all my equipment and tools there'd be no room. ileus Feb 2016 #111

That is my sig others problem angstlessk Feb 2016 #133

We sold our house in 2013 and bought a Class A motorhome with three slides SammyWinstonJack Feb 2016 #112

Been watching them angstlessk Feb 2016 #134

Our ambition is to become houseless... meaculpa2011 Feb 2016 #113

I have no desire to leave the good old USofA angstlessk Feb 2016 #138

It's a big, beautiful country... meaculpa2011 Feb 2016 #143

Somehow I became a 'salseman' angstlessk Feb 2016 #171

I love the idea, but I'd have to have one of the really big ones and I couldn't afford it. Vinca Feb 2016 #116

My husband and I planned to do this after retirement. Mojorabbit Feb 2016 #118

If you can find great places to stay, go for it. HuckleB Feb 2016 #121

R/vandwellers AngryAmish Feb 2016 #122

Do a Google search for rv and Seattle scscholar Feb 2016 #127

"those things" me thinks you have an agenda angstlessk Feb 2016 #137

Broad brush? Mendocino Feb 2016 #145

Well, the facts prove me right scscholar Feb 2016 #148

Anecdotal evidence is not proof Mendocino Feb 2016 #149

So you don't think facts matter? scscholar Feb 2016 #150

Faulty logic followed by Mendocino Feb 2016 #154

Snow Birds camp free along side of roads near Tucson, haul their water out to their campers and B Calm Feb 2016 #155

I'd love it. I think my wife would go crazy Recursion Feb 2016 #140

Then try to figure out how angstlessk Feb 2016 #159

I tried it for a while, but decided to go back to a regular house after about 6 months seanjoycek476 Feb 2016 #141

Maybe this one, other than it screams out "probable cause" Major Nikon Feb 2016 #142

Long Live Mendocino Feb 2016 #146

Keep it on Colorado! angstlessk Feb 2016 #157

Can either one of you handle it alone in the event one of you isn't there (breakup, valerief Feb 2016 #151

Yes it is, and I have not thought that one out angstlessk Feb 2016 #158

I found a 2 bedroom cabin in central Florida that rents for $900.00 per month. I would B Calm Feb 2016 #152

I plan on working on finding out the pros and cons angstlessk Feb 2016 #164

My mom did.. cannabis_flower Feb 2016 #153

I think it's kind of a 'suck in your chest' angstlessk Feb 2016 #161

As long as you are living in a warm state I don't think it would be a bad idea,. jwirr Feb 2016 #156

Well there is that new mosquito disease down south angstlessk Feb 2016 #162

Yes, that could be a real problem no matter what you live in. jwirr Feb 2016 #179

My 94 year old grandpa has been in the Wally Byam Caravan Club OriginalGeek Feb 2016 #165

Darn, a real adventurer angstlessk Feb 2016 #167

lol yeah I feel ya OriginalGeek Feb 2016 #170

just do not live in tornado alley Skittles Feb 2016 #168

seems to me like it would be expensive hfojvt Feb 2016 #172

I actually did it Yeager29 Feb 2016 #176

Why did you stop? angstlessk Feb 2016 #177

In a heartbeat! That's what my husband and I intend to do. woodsprite Feb 2016 #178