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TIM, I am also a disabled and a retired veteran. I used 50% of my budget to purchase a used RV in 2019. And I full time in my RV because I didn't have a car or an apartment. I was living in family guest rooms while waiting 3yrs for disability approval. if my total monthly cost for Gas and campground fees is less than 40% of my income or the cost of an apartment with utilities it is saving me money. Things I wish I had done differently. Class A maintenance is more than class C. Wish I had utilized the Escapees online education and university before I bought. Wish I attended the Tampa RV show in January 2019 to really see what options were out there as far as organizations and what you need after the purchase. YouTube has many videos that compare the types of RVs. My advice to you is watch Matt's RV reviews and Matt's RV reviews towables Decide whether you want to go to RV resorts with all amenities or camp in the woods with just water and electricity or dry camping. Do you want to move every 14days or do you want a long term lot lease. Do have a car? Can you flat tow it behind your class A or C? If you have a vehicle with a tow hitch how much can you tow GCVW. Search insurance companies and plans decide what suits your needs for lodging in case of repairs or maintenance shop time. All the questions you asked are appropriate. Escapees is a great place to begin your journey. Good luck Bev

Some of the streaming apps allow you to download over the wifi and play back when you don't have internet access to do this you need a tablet other device with plenty of memory to save the videos. I upgraded my batwing antenna to a Winegard Razar automatic HDTV Antenna when I plug in at a campsite or start up my generator. It searches for the direction most digital tv channels are broadcasting from. Then find channels on my tv and watch free TV. I was paying over 40.00 a month for netflix, CBS, prime video etc. I've canceled all but 1. Now I spend more time outside during the day and planning my adventures in the evenings or playing board games and cards with neighbors.