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Old 12-29-2014, 06:25 PM   #9 (permalink)
larrybuck
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I have lived in 2 travel trailers for 16 of the last 17 years.
I definitely have opinions on this!!!
Life always brings unexpected changes. I had a park model 35', and now in a Holiday Rambler Alumalight 32' that is just right for me.
I STRONGLY suggest you FORGET the motorhome idea. Not enough space, mechanical upkeep, HAVING to have it insured.
Keep life simple! Buy a good used 5th wheel, KEEP it in good condition... A payment to have it moved to where you want it is quick, and cans the need for any truck.
Find a NICE RV park with DISTANCE between neighbors, some places allow an outside gazebo or storage shed. If you have a falling out w neighbors, you can ALWAYS easily move to another place. Keep your money in your pocket for enjoying life rather then always paying for STUFF.
Just my 2 cents worth, but PLEASE!!!!...don't trap yourself w a motorhome!!! It would just be a big weight around your neck!!! I have friends who live in one, and w 3 in their family, its like a prison cell.
Trailers, especially 5th wheels, have so much open space.
All I need is a oil filled quiet electric heater which handles things nicely w/0 having to listen to the propane/electric furnace kick on and off waking me up!
For $485 a month, I get free electricity, free garbage, free water, an extra car there, and internet, total quiet at night, room to put yard things outside, like the gazebo (my motorcycle garage)
Not all RV parks are like parking in a Walmart parking lot! Many are beautiful places; finding them is a treasure!
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