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Old 10-20-2019, 02:12 PM   #1
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Well, here I am, starting the search for our next RV. I previously owned a 2008 Class C, which I sold about 2 years ago for various reasons. I MISS MY RV! At the time we towed a 6 x10 enclosed trailer that contained my inventory and displays.

I am an artist who travels the country selling my wares at conventions and art shows. My hubby is getting close to retirement age (we won't mention me, LOL!) And we are thinking that we want to 1/2 time it in an RV. We are thinking we would like to keep our home, but only enjoy it April - October, then travel in the warmer parts of the country in the cold months. I say starting to research because I expect it will take a couple of years before we are actually ready financially to take on another RV. I expect to purchase used, and at least 10 years old.

I am starting my research! My needs will be an RV large enough for me to set up a permanent work area inside, plus something large enough to tow a van that would hold all my inventory and needed display materials. Another consideration would be that we sometimes would need to use it in cold country, if we decide to come back north for holidays, etc.

I would love suggestions as to units to look at for consideration, pros and cons and all that.

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Hi Jenny! Welcome to IRV2! We're sure glad you joined the gang!

Better get busy kicking those tires!

Good luck, happy trails, and God bless!
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Welcome to the forum.

You are joining a good group of folks with great info to share.

Good luck with the search and enjoy the adventure!
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Old 10-21-2019, 06:39 AM   #4
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Welcome from another lifetime Minnesotan. Not familiar with Alvarado. Good luck shopping.
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Old 10-22-2019, 08:03 PM   #5
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Welcome to the IRV2.com FORUM(S).

I'm an art lover, what may I ask art do you enjoy?

When you first enter this group, a new Member may feel a bit overwhelmed by all the forums you can find here. First, you need to set up your USER CP
Once you open and start a menu will open on the left side just take it all in the step-by-step top to bottom.

NEXT, you will find this forum is made up of 14-Forums broken into four-part forums. First is the HOME, top left above the member's menu. This forum is very helpful to new members to learn and become more familiar with overtime.

NEXT TO HOME is FORUMS on the top left covering Community, RV Lifestyles, Regional and RV Camping. and to the right of this is RV Forums.

RV FORUMS on the top left covers a lot about TRUCKS, Conversations, MVT's, HDT's, Travel Trailers/5th Wheel Chassis & TECH stuff, Chassis CLUB, RV SYSTEMS, Powertrain Garage.

Then you have the OWNERS FORUMS Covering Registry, A-M, and N-Z.

Now if you pan down to the bottom of the page you will find other FORUMS and if you know or have a Class B, you can direct or join the CLASS B FORUMS at Class B Forums And if you get down to Florida this link may be very HELPFUL http://www.CampFlorida.com Enjoy the Roads.

So welcome you again, I hope you join in the fun and share your knowledge by helping new members find their way in this forum as you would in, any RV Park. Again, make sure to set up your USER CP as this is helpful to you and other members. Again if you enjoy or think of starting your own RV Blog you can do that here as well above on menu bar is BLOGS Enjoy and safe TRAVELS. You can also find RV PARKS above in CAMPGROUNDS. Wal-Mart Parking locator & Bed & Briefest
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Welcome to IRV2. Check out RV.org. They rate RVs and have information on the selection and dealing process. Good RV hunting.
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