Gannet Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 I know I'm coming late to this but I'm going to throw in something. Most of what we use our houses for is storing stuff. Very little is used for living space, unless you entertain a lot. How much square footage can one man occupy at one time? 2? 5? 6 or so if laying down. Most of everything beyond that is either special-purpose space (bathroom, kitchen, bed) or for storing stuff. Point being, you don't want to carry much stuff in an RV, so maybe try and rethink how much space you need. You're single, a photographer, and I bet somewhat adventurous. You probably don't envision sitting around in an RV park chatting with the old folks all day. I'm just guessing. Point of that being, if you want to get into older/smaller state/national park campgrounds (which are the majority), then rig size has a HUGE influence on where you can and can't go, especially east of the Mississippi. So if you want to be adventurous, and take pics in nature, then take the smallest practical rig. Certainly under 30', and much better under 25'. Think hard about where you want to go before thinking about how you want to get there. I would spend some time with websites like forestcamping.com, and reserveamerica.com and start looking at what campsite size and availabilty is in the locations you want to go. I think you will find it eye-opening. If it was me, and I was single and a photographer I would be looking hard at a 4x4 pickup and a truck camper. That's plenty of space for 1 person and will let you go many, many places no other type of RV will. Now us, we have a 40' motorhome because we're a couple, and I still have an unhealthy addiction to stuff. But that means we are closed out of a TON of places we'd like to go. If my spouse were to be taken from me I'd downsize that to a truck camper or van conversion in a heartbeat. If you do decide to go with a 5er, consider a toyhauler. They offer a lot of options normal 5ers don't, and they tend to have much better ground clearance. Again, that helps you get in more places. Bottom line: research and think about where you want to go and what you want to do first, then start picking an RV. 1994 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WB40 Full-timers since 2016, domiciled in Crestview, Florida Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbaraok Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 One thing to think about is with either a truck or a toad (if you have a motorhome) you really aren't shirt out of anywhere, just takes a little more time to get there. And for a lot of us, comfort becomes a little more important as we age and the body is less forgiving. Barb & Dave O'Keeffe 2002 Alpine 36 MDDS (Figment II), 2018 Ford C-Max HYBRID Blog: http://www.barbanddave.net SPK# 90761 FMCA #F337834 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missourijan Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 Welcome! We've been fulltime for 10 years and have no plans to stop. While you can probably afford a new unit I would strongly suggest you buy a 1 or 2 year old unit. Since you haven't been camping for quite a while it's hard to choose a floorplan that's going to be liveable to you unless you spend time in it. If you must purchase a new unit, rent a couple of units before you buy and go out for a few trips. All of the components in rv's work the same, ac's, frig, stove, toilet, shower, etc. By renting you may gain some insight on what would be comfortable for you to stay in fulltime. Many people have gone whole hog with a new unit/truck/motorhome and discovered the floorplan doesn't work for them. By buying a used unit you can decide what you like and what you don't like. You can always buy a new one next year. Read lots of rv forums like this one. www.rv.net, www.Irv2.com and all the blogs you can find. Nick Russell has been fulltime for 12 years and writes a bimonthly digital newsletter for rv'rs and has written several books. Read his blog everyday. Whatever you buy make sure it's a quality unit, insulation, dual pane windows and frame size are important. Good luck Jan & Thomas 2012 Drv Mobile Suite 5'r 2012 Ford F350 Super Duty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Frank Posted May 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 I can't begin to express how helpful these comments are as I move forward. There are so many ways to approach RV living and your insights are invaluable. Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Frank Posted May 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 Welcome to the forum. We are in San Tan Valley for a bout 4 months for chemo treatment. If you want to get together and pick mu brain I am available. If you want to see a HDT, I have one. If you are an instructor we need to talk as I am interested in obtaining my private pilots license. You will find that the first year or two you will be very busy. You will try to do everything that is on the back burner. Don't get too busy. Enjoy the time. Explore new restaurants. Look at a lot of rv's. We actually looked for 15 years but when it came time to purchase, we knew what we wanted and my DW picked the one she wanted. The new model year was out so we got a solid 40% off mark. KBB is more than we paid. I have heavily modified my RV, solar, lithium batteries, insulation, residential thermostats, wifi ranger and soon a Maximum Signal cellular booster. Ron, thanks for the offer and I'll take you up on it! Some of your modifications are of great interest to me. I'm not quite up to speed on RV shorthand, so what are HDT, KBB, and DW? Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronbo Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 HDT heavy duty truck Kbb Kelley blue book DW dear wife Ron C. 2013 Dynamax Trilogy 3850 D3 2000 Kenworth T2000 Optimus Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbaraok Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 Just to add a few for you: DH = Dear (Damn) Husband, DD, DS, etc. CCC = cargo carrying capacity. This is a biggy GAW - gross weight an axle can safely handle GVWR - gross weight of vehicle when loaded GCWR - gross weight of vehicle and whatever it is pulling Toad - car pulled behind motorhome Wallydocking - staying overnight at Wal-Mart COE - Army Corps of Engineers. If you have a Senior Pass (best bargain in the world) you stay 1/2 price at their campgrounds. They know how to do campgrounds Gasser vs Pusher Gas motorhome with engine up front, pusher = diesel in the rear of motorhome doing the pushing BlueBoy - a portable tank made to take wastes from your rig to the dump station at a park that doesn't have FHU (full hookups = water, electric, and sewer). S&B = sticks & bricks, meaning a 'normal' residence for non-RVers. Snowbirds - those who only RV during the winter when they head south to escape the snow. Sunbirds - those who only RV during the summer when the head north to escape the heat Barb Barb & Dave O'Keeffe 2002 Alpine 36 MDDS (Figment II), 2018 Ford C-Max HYBRID Blog: http://www.barbanddave.net SPK# 90761 FMCA #F337834 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Frank Posted May 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 Thanks Barb, that really helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 RV Abbreviations, Acronyms & Initialisms 4X2 = 2 Wheel Drive 4X4 = 4 Wheel Drive 4WD = 4 Wheel Drive 5er = Fifth Wheel 5ver = Fifth Wheel A/C = Air Conditioner AC = Alternating Current as in 120VAC (sometimes mistakingly used for air conditioner) AFAIK = As Far As I Know AMP = Amperes ATF = Automatic Transmission Fluid BC = Brake Controller BLM or BOLM = Bureau Of Land Management BTW = By The Way CAPS = Capital Letters. Using all CAPS is considered SCREAMING CC = Crew Cab of a TV (4 Door) CCC = Cargo Carrying Capacity CF = Camp Fire CG = Camp Ground COE = Corp of Engineers (US Army) CRS = Can't Remember Shi... Dang CSR, I forgot the next letter CTD = Cummins Turbo Diesel (Dodge) CW = Camping World D/A = Duramax/Alison (Chevrolet or GMC) DC = Direct Current as in 12VDC DH = Darling Hubby or Husband, Dear Hubby, Da%& Hubby, Designated Hitter (baseball) Dinghy = See Toad Dmax = Duramax diesel (GM) DRW = Dual Rear Wheels Dooley = Dual Rear Wheels DS = Dump Station DSL = Digital Subscriber Line DSS = Door Side Scare "light" (see ODS) Dually = Dual Rear Wheels DP = Diesel Pusher as used in an MH DW = Dear Wife, Darling Wife, Da%& Wife, Dim Wit, Dish Washer (same as Dear Wife), Darryl Waltrip (NASCAR) EC = Extended Cab of a TV EPDM = Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (Rubber Roofing) ERS = Emergency Road Service ESP = Extended Service Plan FAQ or FAQs = Frequently Asked Questions FHU = Full Hook Up (also see WES) FIVER = 5th Wheel FRF = Forest River Forums FROG = Forest River Owners Group FT = Full Time camper (sometimes F/T) Furry Kids = Pets FW = Fifth Wheel FWIW = For What It's Worth FYI = For Your Information G8R = Gator GPS = Global Positioning System or Satellite GAWR or GAW = Gross Axle Weight Rating GCVW or GCW = Gross Combined Vehicle Weight GCWR = Gross Combination Weight Rating GTWR = Gross Trailer Weight Rating GVW or GVWR = Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GOB = Good ol' Boy HD = Heavy Duty HH = Happy Hour HWH = Hot Water Heater (Why would you heat hot water?) IBSRV = International Brotherhood/Sisterhood of RVers IIRC = If I Remember Correctly IKR = I know right IMHO = In My Humble Opinion IMO = In My Opinion IP = Internet Provider ISP = Internet Service Provider (sometimes written DISP = Da$& Internet Service Provider) L8R = Later L8R G8R = Later Gator LMAO = Laughing My A__ Off LB = Long Box or Bed of a Tow Vehicle LOL = Laughing Out Loud , Lots Of Luck, Lots Of Love LT = Light Truck tires(as in LT245 tires) MBS = Mercedes Benz Sprinter Diesel Chassis and is formerly known as the Solera Class C RV MDT = Medium Duty Truck MIL = Mother in-law (other in-laws can be FIL, SIL, and DIL) MOC = Montana Owners Club MH = Motor Home MTCW = My Two Cents Worth NCC = Net Carrying Capacity NPS = National Park Service OALAEHO = Opinions Are Like A__holes, Everybody Has One OEM = Original Equipment by the Manufacturer OHC = Overhead Cabinet PDI = Pre-Delivery Inspection PM = Private Message PSD = Power Stroke Diesel (Ford} PU = Pop Up trailer PUGS = Pop Up Gizmos (reflective covers for tent campers) PW = Pressure Washer Qs = Question(s) ODS = Opposite Door-side Scare "light" (see DSS) OP = Original Post or Original Poster OPD = Overfill Prevention Device (on LP gas cylinders) RGV = Rio Grande Valley ROTFLOL = Rolling On The Floor Laughing Out Loud ROTFLMAO = Rolling On The Floor Laughing My A__ Off RV = Recreational Vehicle SB = Short Box or Bed of a Tow Vehicle SCWR = Sleeping Capacity Weight Rating SKP = Escapee SOB = Some Other Brand (of RV) SP = State Park SRW = Single Rear Wheels ST = Trailer tires (as in ST225) TC = Truck camper TH = Toy Tauler TMI = Too Much Information TOAD = A vehicle towed behind a MH TP = Toilet Paper Trlr = Trailer TT = Travel Trailer TV = Tow Vehicle and on a rare occasion TeleVision TWR/TLR/VLR = Tongue Weight, Tongue Load, Vertical Load Rating VIN = Vehicle Identification Number (Serial Number) URL = Uniform Resource Locator (WWW Address) UVW or UVWR = Unloaded Vehicle Weight Rating WallyWorld = Wal*Mart WD or W/D = Washer/Dryer WD = Weight Distribution (hitch) WD/SC = Weight Distribution (hitch) with Sway Control WES = Water/Electric/Sewer WH = Water Heater Wi-Fi or WiFi = Wireless Fidelity WWW = World Wide Web (the Internet) X2, X3, etc = Ditto, with the number representing your agreement added to the number of times it was stated beforehand. Also used +1, +2, etc. YMMV = Your Mileage May Vary YRMV = Your Results May Vary Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 Wow, Kirk, that's a pretty comprehensive list. I can only think of two to add: Q = Quartzsite, Arizona. BLM land where many RVers gather in January LTVA = Long Term Visitor Area. BLM land where you can buy a permit to stay for 2 weeks or all season with access to basic amenities. Linda Sand Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justRich Posted May 8, 2016 Report Share Posted May 8, 2016 Truck Camper's are okay and can get you into a lot of places. BUT, you might want to check these out - they would allow you to move your camera gear from from to back and provide mobility that is not available in larger rigs. Lots to look at and think about. . . http://www.tigervehicles.com/ http://earthroamer.com/ ~Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Frank Posted August 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 It's been three months since I introduced myself to the group so here is an update. I recently purchased a 2016 Ram 3500 Dually 4x4 with the factory 5th Wheel Prep Kit. I wasn't planning to get a dually but the deal was too good to pass up. Yesterday I had a LINE-X bed liner sprayed in and it looks fabulous. My next purchase will be a 5th wheel hitch and I'm trying to decide between a Curt or B&W. They both make models designed for the factory prep kit and they drop right into the bed. Selecting a 5th Wheel is turning out to be a very challenging task and I'm not even close to making a decision yet. I really wish I knew some owners locally because I'm at my wits end when it comes to dealing with salesmen. It's quite probable I'm going to have some back surgery next month and I don't want to buy the 5er before I go under the knife, so I'm comfortable taking my time. If anyone has purchased a B&W or Curt hitch made for the Ram 5th wheel prep kit, I'd love to hear your impressions. Thanks again for everyone's feedback! Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoDirectionHome Posted August 23, 2016 Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 Kirk is a 16 year old "There are No Experts, Do the Math!" 2014 Freightliner Cascadia DD16 600hp 1850ft-lb 18spd 3.31 260"wb SpaceCraft S-470 SKP #131740 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted August 23, 2016 Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 Kirk is a 16 year old Really? Don't tell my wife that! Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yarome Posted August 23, 2016 Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 I recently purchased a 2016 Ram 3500 Dually 4x4 Very nice! Depending on the the configuration, engine, and axle ratio you should be in good shape. It'll range between 12k-30k tow capacity (or 9.6k-24k if you choose to employ the 80% margin) so it'll be important to know your numbers for your particular rig. 2016 tow capacity. Best wishes on the back surgery but you really "shouldn't" announce it on a public forum. You might be out camping.. get recognized.. and everyone will be, "Hey! Go get Frank... he's got a new back!" Good hunting on your new home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Frank Posted August 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 Very nice! Depending on the the configuration, engine, and axle ratio you should be in good shape. It'll range between 12k-30k tow capacity (or 9.6k-24k if you choose to employ the 80% margin) so it'll be important to know your numbers for your particular rig. 2016 tow capacity. Best wishes on the back surgery but you really "shouldn't" announce it on a public forum. You might be out camping.. get recognized.. and everyone will be, "Hey! Go get Frank... he's got a new back!" Good hunting on your new home. Ha! I hope it feels like a new back! The back issue is a fusion that is performed with a minimally invasive surgery technique in an outpatient setting. I'll walk out the same day, hopefully pain free. The world renowned Barrow Neurological Institute is here in PHX and their surgeons are top drawer so I'm confident all will go well. The Ram 3500 Tradesman has the 6.7 I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel, 4.10 Axle Ratio, Aisin AS69RC HD Trans and a towing capacity just over 30K. Way more than I need, but the deal was so good I couldn't say no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yarome Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 The Ram 3500 Tradesman has the 6.7 I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel, 4.10 Axle Ratio, Aisin AS69RC HD Trans and a towing capacity just over 30K. Way more than I need, but the deal was so good I couldn't say no. No harm there! Can't never have too much truck and I would be the last to pass up a good deal. Just to be aware... your max tow may be affected by your other max ratings. Ie., GVWR is 14k and GCWR is 39k. So if your rig is maxed at 14 you'll have to take that off the top of the 39 for 25k tow capacity -or- 20k@80%. Still plenty... and not sayin those will be your actual numbers, but just an illustration how other weight ratings might impact others. It's also never a bad idea to get an actual base weight (vs published) of your rig with full tanks and your hitch installed. Doubt you'll find much your rig can't handle. Well played!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike and Claudia Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 Congratulations! Some thoughts to share with you: #1. Don't worry about your old job. They SURE don't worry about you; just make sure that HR has a good address to send the check to! Next time you check in, you won't know anyone there! #2. Although you are retired, don't try to do it all (your Bucket List) all at once. Our first year we volunteered in Arizona; drove through the valley in California; tried to eat our weight in naval oranges;saw Sequoia NP, Kings Canyon NP, visited family in Fresno, drove through the Redwoods, saw all there was to see there; volunteered in Oregon working at a lighthouse near Bandon; saw family in Washington; crossed into Canada; determined that they don't really like Texans all that well; visited family in BC; spent three months in Alaska; volunteered in Alaska for a month; volunteered for the NPS in Montana for six weeks; almost got snowed in in Montana; spent two weeks trying to get out of the weeks; drove back to Texas AND WONDERED WHY WE WERE SO TIRED. RELAX! Have Fun! Don't worry mon! Traveling America in "God's Grace" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Frank Posted August 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 I'm exhausted just reading your itinerary! It's not in my DNA to keep that kind of schedule. I like to make time lapse movies which takes time a patience. I like to play golf which take enormous patience. As long as I'm in an environment that is visually pleasing for my photography, provides an escape from the desert inferno, and has access to an occasional round of golf, I'm a happy camper. On another subject, I'm reasonably certain that I'm going to purchase the B & W RVK3600 Companion RAM OEM 5th Wheel RV Hitch for RAM Pickup with 5th Wheel Prep Kit. Like the truck, it's overkill, but with that truck and hitch combination I'll always have enough to pull any rig I choose. Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mscans Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 Capt., Good luck with the back. I went under the knife 2 years ago (3 fused disks) after a couple of months of pain and not being able to walk. After surgery and PT I went from a walker to a walking stick and now a cane. Still have some back pain and never recovered the complete use of both legs so long walks are out of the question. As is crawling under an RV etc. My RV days are over. Good luck with your surgery and do the PT and other exercise as much as possible. We don't bounce back at 70+ yo. like we did when 30, Have fun and keep us posted. Happy Trails, Florida Mike EXPERTS AREN'T!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RV_ Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 Franks, Good luck on the surgery. I fly in in a few weeks for the prelim eval at Laser Spinal Institute. I have been threatening to get the two surgeries for several years now but had a dermatological condition on my back that has finally resolved we were all waiting for. It caused a six inch wide color change all down my back, that was yellowish. I'm not getting any younger and need both the lumbar and a cervical vertebrae replacement. Same deal as your guys. I have spoken with a lot of their patients who had it several years ago and they are all very happy, as opposed to the local folks who have a higher rate of dissatisfaction. Good luck with yours. I started out with a Ram 3500 but mine was a long time ago and was a 1992 long bed dually with the venerable 5.9. It went well over 650k miles and is still in use by my mechanic of several years ago who bought it. I went through a 2002 Ram ling bed with the suicide door quad cab that had 425k miles on it when I sold it, and then a Ranger because we had no Fiver for a while. NO way but it made a nice daily driver and appliance hauler. It could not haul my old 16'heavy duty dual axle 3" angle utility trailer. I then tried a Ram short bed and the Andersen hitch made it very fiver capable but dang the short beds ride rough and that one had "kid stuff" lift kit and loud exhaust etc. That was the only Ram I did not like. I just found a very nice 2004 long bed Ram with the 5.9 and under 125k miles that runs great and is like a Cadillac compared to the short bed. It had the standard Reese hitch installed and was a trade in to an RV dealer who used it to tow around the area for a year. We still have the 28.5 foot fiver but it is not getting any use. So it may be getting sold to that dealer who made an offer. We traveled and did not do the seasonal snowbird thing with just two destinations. We had a winter RV space we built at my FIL's property here in NW Louisiana. So we were here for three months or so a year to see the kids and grandkids. We came off the road to care for our two remaining parents and are down to one having lost mom last August. FIL is declining fast now. So we may be back on the road, move, or part time for real, we will cross that road when we come to it. We tried to act like we were in a hurry and were on vacation so we rushed and drove too long and far daily. We made appointments we were unable to keep that first year too. Then we learned our 2X2X2 rule and would make a fuel stop and stay a week if we found something interesting. But at least two nights. One to relax from the day's driving, the next day to explore that area, and then a good night's sleep for the next day of travel. If we got tired we stayed for a month at Military famcamps down here in the lower 48, in Canada Provincial Parks, and in Alaska. The Anchorage and Seward Military Famcamps are excellent. The one at Eilsen AFB (Fairbanks) was built after we were there and sounds very nice. We did a week at the Grand Canyon, at Denali, panning for gold and seeing the sights in Fairbanks and fishing the salmon runs in Soldotna on the Kenai, Seward, and Halibut/ling cod and snapper at Seward and Valdez, as well as the silver salmon runs there. But we hiked the glaciers and sat in the hot springs and visited museums and destinations like the Great Salt Lake and the wooden ships festival. We loved little towns like Chanute Kansas where the HitchHiker factory is was, as back at the turn of the century it was like stepping into Mayberry RFD. We really liked the Washington peninsula and the Astoria are basing at Warrenton's joint reserve base. Rainforests, Lewis and Clark, forts and lighthouses galore. As nice as Northern California but without the throngs back then. The Escapees CoOp at Chimicum was a nice quiet place to explore from as was Park Sierra for Yosemite. We followed our noses. Looks like you will too. I look forward to seeing your posts as you go. If we ever got another bigger fiver I would trade or sell the 2500 we now have as the road stability with a dually is phenomenal. I only recently had the 2500s to compare. Even with a lighter trailer towing is noticeable. With the dually I forgot it was back there, even in wind and traffic. We Rhino lined every truck we've had and this last one was already Rhino'd. That also quiets down the bed noise a bunch. I did forget how long the long bed is. and am back to using back of the lot spaces with it again. It can park closer, but the door bangers I cannot ignore, so it does my attitude better to walk a bit. You will only appreciate how good the decision to get a dually was, if you try out pulling a rig with a SRW 2500. Keeping the tires on pressure can be a PITA whatever the solution. But well worth it. Safe travels! RV/Derekhttp://www.rvroadie.com Email on the bottom of my website page.Retired AF 1971-1998 When you see a worthy man, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy man, look inside yourself. - Confucius “Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.” ... Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Frank Posted August 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 Thanks again for all the kind words and valuable insights! Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin H Posted August 25, 2016 Report Share Posted August 25, 2016 Congrats on the new truck. Sounds like you are setting yourself up to be able to tow a heavy weight. Have you considered an air hitch like the Trailer Saver? It makes a world of difference in the trailer's and your ride. If you have not already purchased your hitch, take a bit and look over the air ride options. The richest are not those who have the most, but those who need the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimK Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 I retired and my wife and I took off full time in a truck camper. We did photography daily for 2 years. I mean avid photography. If you are serious about photography plan on LOTS of travel. You want to explore and photograph some of the country's special places. You also want to be there at the right time. It sounds like you are determined to buy something very large. Just remember you will either settle down and not move or you need to deal with that monster rig every single day. Be sure to get a decent battery bank and plenty of solar. You want to be out in nature, not stuck in an RV park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freestoneangler Posted September 6, 2016 Report Share Posted September 6, 2016 Welcome. I just retired early (55) after 30 years with an aerospace company. While I very much enjoyed my career, the transition has been quite easy thus far... as if that was another life. We relocated to Montana and have been busy with home sell and home buys... so perhaps that, along with lots of fishing days, has simply kept the "cabin fever" from setting in. We plan to snowbird this winter and visit friends who have been doing that for many years. We have a truck camper, but have yet to purchase the RV for this chapter in life... and it's not been an easy decision. The forum has been a great source of information over the past few years as we've been doing our research; several folks in particular are like having the encyclopedia RV at your disposal . We're now pretty sure a TT is what will work best for us and are seriously in the market looking for the right one. One of my best (older) friends keeps reminding me of the retired persons creed; "keep active and moving or start rusting". Good luck with your decision/search! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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