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Old 12-30-2014, 12:36 AM   #11 (permalink)
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I probably should have posted a little more background information.
I'm currently in the Army, stationed in El Paso, TX. I have about 1.5 years left until my enlistment is over. We live in on post housing that costs the full housing allowance (most people living off post tend to pay a few hundred less than the housing allowance for their rent and get to pocket the rest). We don't intend on staying here after I get out of the Army. We don't have the time, space, or money to build a tiny house right now (would finance RV and pay if off before getting out).

Our motivation for living in an RV is a little bit of everything, reduced costs, minimalism, having a living space that we own, etc. We would be staying in an RV park for the rest of the time in Texas. I would like to buy land to park it on eventually. Travelling in it full time doesn't appeal to me.

The RV park that is closest to both of our jobs has a 6 month stay limit that needs to be followed by 7 nights away before returning. That is a big reason I want to be able to move it myself.

We don't plan on keeping the RV stock, but we won't be going all out on upgrades, either. I would like to add better insulation if possible and other energy saving improvements to hopefully keep the AC from having to run all summer. A full or at least apartment/dorm size fridge would be nice to add. I've considered a toy hauler because they're generally just a kitchen and bathroom up front with a big empty area in back that could be configured as we please.

larrybuck, were either of your trailers "four season"? I think a skirt would be enough to keep the tanks from freezing in El Paso, but I would like to help the AC out during the looong summer here. Also, slide outs, yay or nay?

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