RoadtripsAndCampfires

Well, I'm one that thinks size matters. That's because I like the forests and know the 40 footers won't fit in many cases. So think about where you like to camp. I do not feel comfortable with Godzilla behind me. Especially on things like the Grapevine or going around mountain curves. I like folks to be able to pass me in a reasonable amount of space because I"m going to be going slower than they are no doubt. Think about renting something small for a weekend trip and go from there. With the interest they charge and the price tags it pays to be sure before you buy and not say oh, I can get something else if I don't like this. If you are too crowded in a 20 footer maybe you'll like a 24 footer. Me, I'm at 16 LOL.

LOL. What have we done to the TT lately? It was a blank slate so, since bringing it home late April: 2 coats primer on floor plus 2 coats latex scrapped with wire brush the small amounts of rust I found on the new 2018 frame. sprayed primer on all the galvanized steel inside took off all the screws, tie downs, staples, trim board took off all wall boards and primed all sides. Using Zissenger Bullseye 123 mold and mildew resistant film. took the Multimaster plunge blade to the ATM diamond plate with self-tapping screws at the border to remove the front wood. covered the holes found hidden there - I think a rat could have gotten in. put Thermasheath-3 insulation boards in all walls. Put reflectix and polyfil in all channels and sealed those with aluminum tape. put the walls back up. put most of the insulation up on the ceiling curves (still have some plus ceiling to insulate) partially laid down plank flooring. ripped it up because my arthritis didn't like cutting the thick planks laid down vinyl squares (mistake I'll live with for awhile) painted IKEA modular counter/sink frame copper and painted aluminum front pieces copper (spray paint) Trudged through dirt to find 4 windows at salvage yard. Have been painting the frames black but not yet done. Ordered and received a Lippert bathtub and a Dometic 3-way fridge. Wayne made enclosures for each and we are painting these and working on the finishing touches Put everything in we think we want to take before making any vent or window cuts. painted the fantastic fan we already had and some other "furniture" pieces made of plastic into a metal-type finish due to our steampunk theme had the propane installed professionally with 2 20-lb tanks, cover, gages and auto flow regulate and added 2 quick release valves for stove and bbq use ....... I probably forgot some things but that's where we are at. I've lost almost 10 pounds LOL. I wish you all lived next door and would drop over and finish it for me.

Joining Class of 2019. Take off date no later from one year from today. Probably May, maybe sooner. Have camped for 50 years and have planned to RV fulltime since my early camping years. Have survived by weekend and vacation trips. Wow, it's almost here. Hubby Wayne has had same dream and we have been together and planning for 30 years. Have had all sorts of vehicles tents/pick up camper/A-frame/Winne MH, Class B, and currently about to sell our second Class B as we purchased a Silverado 4x4 and a new cargo trailer which we are turning into an RV. I'm retired and he will be early next year. We've been downsizing for 10 years. We will have no storage. Have 2 garage sales to go, one soon and one just before take off. This time the bedroom furniture is going and we are sleeping on our camping cots (with comfy mattresses on top) in order to do that. Our clothes are in storage tubs. Having fun creating whatever I want in this RV. We wanted small to hit the smaller campsites and can disconnect the truck if need be. We went with the ramp not barn door model so we can really extend it if there is room. Plus we think that's a great way to bring two e-bikes along rather than having to lift them up and down from bike racks. Looking forward to getting to know the group.