GlennWest Posted January 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 Yes, I understand and agree. But steps are my wife's worst enemy. And we giving up this lifestyle. Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbaraok Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 We have a shed out on our covered patio with washer/dryer and a freezer in it as well as room for some storage. But really, the vertical storage is what makes such a difference. Quote 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...
GlennWest Posted January 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 (edited) 38 minutes ago, Barbaraok said: We have a shed out on our covered patio with washer/dryer and a freezer in it as well as room for some storage. But really, the vertical storage is what makes such a difference. Yes, I can see a freezer on the porch. We got to have a w/d inside though. I want a dishwasher in it too. If you mean by vertical storage a loft? Edited January 21, 2021 by GlennWest Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbaraok Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 You must understand, the shed is on the patio area and is enclosed, nothing sitting out except the table/chairs and grill for entertaining. The PM we purchased is an older used one (cheaper) and because we are in the desert, ages pretty well. The new ones are even better with stacked appliances, etc. and when we come off the road, we will be looking at getting a newer one. Just a word of warning, it takes a few days before your foot quits reaching for the pedal to flush the toilet! And when we start up each spring, it takes me a couple of days to remember, reach with the foot!😎 Quote 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...
GlennWest Posted January 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 Understand completely. When i visit my daughter I go thru that. Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 13 hours ago, GlennWest said: https://at.parkmodelsdirect.com/floorplan/burton/ I really like this one. I like the floor plan but those interior doors are pretty narrow. Not sure the walker I used after my knee replacements would have fit through that bathroom door. We now live in a 1-bedroom, 1-bath, apartment and it feels HUGE! Linda Quote 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...
GlennWest Posted January 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 (edited) Thanks. They do make walkers as narrow as 22". The bathroom door is 24" the smallest. Bedroom is 28". One could not be used in our Teton. We have got to go look at some. I see avantages in 11" wide over 15" wide. Longer walls allow wider refrigerators. Bedroom gets a little cramped though. Edited January 21, 2021 by GlennWest Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dblr Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 Have you looked at say a destination trailer like the Cedar Creek Cottage, more like a travel trailer with slides but much easier to move if needed especially not needing a permit. Just thinking out loud, might not be as roomy as a park model. Cedar Creek Destination Trailers | Forest River RV - Manufacturer of Travel Trailers - Fifth Wheels - Tent Campers - Motorhomes (forestriverinc.com) Quote 2017 River Stone Legacy 38MB 2001 T2000 Kenworth 2009 Smart Passion ET Junior hitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted January 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, dblr said: Have you looked at say a destination trailer like the Cedar Creek Cottage, more like a travel trailer with slides but much easier to move if needed especially not needing a permit. Just thinking out loud, might not be as roomy as a park model. Cedar Creek Destination Trailers | Forest River RV - Manufacturer of Travel Trailers - Fifth Wheels - Tent Campers - Motorhomes (forestriverinc.com) Would want to get away from slides. Really don't understand why you would recommend it. They also have tanks. Not needed. Edited January 21, 2021 by GlennWest Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dblr Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 14 minutes ago, GlennWest said: Would want to get away from slides. Really don't understand why you would recommend it. They also have tanks. Not needed. Like I said in my post just thinking out loud as another option. Don't like it so keep looking 👍 Quote 2017 River Stone Legacy 38MB 2001 T2000 Kenworth 2009 Smart Passion ET Junior hitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted January 22, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2021 (edited) Noticing on loft models in 15' wide stairs take up w/d area. To get a loft and w/d going to have to get a 11'2" unit. Yes, need to take a trip to look. Thinking loft would be good for grandkids coming over. Well, more like great grand kids. Ours about grown. lol. Can use a sofa in living room also. Edited January 22, 2021 by GlennWest Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted January 23, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 (edited) More I think on it may just build the metal house. Yes, would have property tax on it. Keep me busy when retired finishing it. Don't think I would save much if any. Those park models not bad price for what you get. I haven't done the math but lot of money goes in finishing a dried in home. Well done some shopping on lowes. Came up with 7k for sinks, w/d, tub/shower kit, w/h, d/w, kitchen sink and basses, commode, stove. House comes plumbed. Add wiring to that. Insulation and sheetrock. Building is 18k. I should be able to do it for less than 45k. This would be a 24X30x10. 720 sq ft. Edited January 24, 2021 by GlennWest Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 5 hours ago, GlennWest said: More I think on it may just build the metal house. You might want to consider something of this type, It is a picture of our home that we owned for 8 years. You can see a variety of steel building homes by visiting this tour of the community. Quote 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...
GlennWest Posted January 23, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 Think that more money than I can spare. Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 1 hour ago, GlennWest said: Think that more money than I can spare. Could be. Contractor built they can easily run to $150k or more. If only the building is put up and the inside all self built they tell me that it is between half 1/2 and 2/3 of that. Quote 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...
GlennWest Posted January 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 About 50k all I can afford. Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted January 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 (edited) Been researching 24X30 floor plans. All i find have the bathroom and kitchen opposing each other. Actually kitchen center back wall on 30' length. Bath on front wall 30' length. This makes rather long hot water lines. Would like bath and kitchen side by side. Short water lines drains short to. Actually made up my own. Put kitchen directly to side entrance to the left with bathroom at end of that wall with w/d in between. Two 12X10 bedrooms on back wall. Leaves large dining/ living room area. Edited January 24, 2021 by GlennWest Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted January 24, 2021 Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 I recommend anticipating future health for both of you. DW and I have health problems that makes having only one bathroom quite inconvenient. I just spent a month in the hospital due to multiple organ failures, 2 Dr.s phoned my wife to tell her I was dying, but I am slowly recovering with more surgery in the near future. Anyway, we cannot use our MH now because it has only 1 bathroom. Our only option, at our ages is to buy a porta-potty for those necessary times;buying another MH with one and 1/2 baths is not an option. Quote 2000 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom USQ40JD, ISC 8.3 Cummins 350, Spartan MM Chassis. USA IN 1SG retired;Good Sam Life member,FMCA ." And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy 20 Jan 1961 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted January 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 (edited) Interesting. Be fairly easy to put a 1/2 bath in. Might just do that. Both bedrooms are 12X12 so room for it in there Edited January 24, 2021 by GlennWest Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lappir Posted January 25, 2021 Report Share Posted January 25, 2021 If you like your DRV and can live in it, why not put it on your property, build a suitable sized ramp and increase the width of the steps up to the bedroom to accomidate a lift chair. Putting some sort of enclosure around the trailer could be possible too. Buying something you haven't lived in will bring up things after you live in it for a while you wish you had noticed. At least that has been my experience. Good luck with you search and ultimate decision. Rod Quote White 2000/2010Volvo VNL 770 with 7' Drom box with opposing doors, JOST slider hitch. 600 HP Cummins Signature 18 Speed three pedal auto shift. 1999 Isuzu VehiCross retired to a sticks and bricks garage. Brought out of storage the summer of 2022 2022 Jeep Wrangler Sport S Two door hard top. 2007 Honda GL 1800 2013 Space Craft Mfg S420 Custom built Toyhauler The Gold Volvo is still running and being emptied in July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted January 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2021 Teton. DRV been gone for some time. I want the house so I can have company over. If I get to work for another year or two it will not be a financial burden. We are good with the Teton for now. Later in life I think I would be sorry if we don't go this route. We are putting Teton on property and build house beside it Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted January 26, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2021 (edited) House I am considering is $18k. It is concrete, plumbing, pole structure, metal siding, roof, trim, all metal, 24 gauge. 24X30'. Also full length porch on 30' side. Two windows, 3 foot door. I will have to stud out wall to sheetrock. I can do 2' centers since no load bearing. On the ceiling, I wonder how siding would look. It is either that or suspended ceiling. Siding ceiling would allow blowing in insulation. Very strong. Just curious how it would look. Edited January 26, 2021 by GlennWest Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randyretired Posted January 26, 2021 Report Share Posted January 26, 2021 1 hour ago, GlennWest said: House I am considering is $18k. It is concrete, plumbing, pole structure, metal siding, roof, trim, all metal, 24 gauge. 24X30'. Also full length porch on 30' side. Two windows, 3 foot door. I will have to stud out wall to sheetrock. I can do 2' centers since no load bearing. On the ceiling, I wonder how siding would look. It is either that or suspended ceiling. Siding ceiling would allow blowing in insulation. Very strong. Just curious how it would look. Others will have to help with how it looks but blown in insulation only works when the ceiling is sealed so air is trapped. Just remember to use plastic or whatever under it if air can move through it or the seams. Otherwise you will have a good air filter with little insulation qualities. In our garage we are planning on metal siding over plastic for the ceiling. Our roof trusses are 4' on center and the metal will span that without additional framing. Quote Randy 2001 Volvo VNL 42 Cummins ISX Autoshift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted January 26, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2021 I believe all metal buildings are built to allow air flow in roof area. Prevent sweating. So you saying if blown in insulation is used it won't work? First I have heard. I could use rock wool but more work. Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randyretired Posted January 26, 2021 Report Share Posted January 26, 2021 24 minutes ago, GlennWest said: I believe all metal buildings are built to allow air flow in roof area. Prevent sweating. So you saying if blown in insulation is used it won't work? First I have heard. I could use rock wool but more work. Air flow is critical for nearly all roofs to prevent sweating but it should be through the soffits or vents for OUTSIDE air. The ceiling needs to be sealed or air will readily pass through it taking your cooled or heated air with it. Quote Randy 2001 Volvo VNL 42 Cummins ISX Autoshift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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