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LeslieTX · 06-15-2017, 08:39 AM

Hi. I've been following several RV forums, blogs, and YouTube channels for several years. I just found this site and really like that it is wide reaching and very current, unlike some forums where the newest post is months old. I look forward to reading through the site and gaining as much info as I can.

My plan is to go full time when I retire in about 10 years. I'm undecided on Class A, Class C, or van. Have ruled out trailers.

Texastbird · 06-15-2017, 08:44 AM

We started out wanting a Class A and wound up with a fifth wheel after a smaller travel trailer to test the waters. They all have their pluses and minuses. Good luck on your journey!

JohnBoyToo · 06-15-2017, 08:49 AM

10 years ?!? now that's what I call good planning

start working toward it by putting a bit away each month and you can pay cash for that new tachyon powered self-driving flying RV !!!

or why wait... get your rv now, save the cost of a house or apartment and be ahead of the game !

I would do it in a second if I were younger - and many have !

**Petro** · 06-15-2017, 10:10 AM

Leslie;

I believe you have found the friendliest RV site on the internet. There is a wealth of information available to you here just by asking. Don't be afraid to ask as our members like to help when they can.

From personal experience I would encourage you to get a head start on finding the right RV before you retire. I owned 3 coaches before I retired. I now have found the coach my DW and I love to travel in. We do not fulltime because my DW wants to be near our grandchildren for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, & Graduations etc.

Enjoy the forums;

Don

LeslieTX · 06-15-2017, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Petro

Leslie;

From personal experience I would encourage you to get a head start on finding the right RV before you retire. I owned 3 coaches before I retired. ;

Don

My plan is to get a sub 10K beater in the next 3-5 years; to use on weekends and summer, and all school holidays (I'm a teacher). Who knows? I may find a good deal on a vintage mh that will last me many years!

Philswrench · 06-15-2017, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by LeslieTX

My plan is to get a sub 10K beater in the next 3-5 years; to use on weekends and summer, and all school holidays (I'm a teacher). Who knows? I may find a good deal on a vintage mh that will last me many years!

We thought we wanted a class c to vacation in with our Great Danes and looked at a few at some rv dealership's until my wife found a used Winnebago class A that was 18 years old very low miles and gently used ,we got it at a price we could afford and plan on using it until there's nothing left and then we'll get another gently used one !! So take the plunge you only live once

Stever53 · 06-15-2017, 11:23 AM

this place is great

Safe travels

mco65 · 06-15-2017, 11:50 AM

I am right there with you Leslie...
Eventually i have to narrow it down from A, C and even B. One week i am dead set on a diesel pusher and then the next I am thinking how cool it would be to have a B. I plan on renting a C and maybe an A and seeing if i prefer one over the other. After I narrow the class down, then i will start narrowing down the maker..

I am anxious to make the purchase but not in a super hurry to make my mind up.

LeslieTX · 06-15-2017, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by mco65

I am right there with you Leslie...
Eventually i have to narrow it down from A, C and even B. One week i am dead set on a diesel pusher and then the next I am thinking how cool it would be to have a B. I plan on renting a C and maybe an A and seeing if i prefer one over the other. After I narrow the class down, then i will start narrowing down the maker..

I am anxious to make the purchase but not in a super hurry to make my mind up.

I'm even considering doing a cargo van conversion and/or cargo trailer!

**TonyDi** · 06-15-2017, 02:26 PM

Glad to have you here in the forum with us.

Happy Trails!!!

mco65 · 06-16-2017, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by LeslieTX

I'm even considering doing a cargo van conversion and/or cargo trailer!

There are some nice conversion videos of such on youtube but that is way more work than i feel comfortable doing right or doing at all. I did spend a lot of time checking out Dodge Promaster 2500 high top cargo vans. But even if i went that direction, i would hire someone to finish the inside to my specs just to get it done NICE and RIGHT.. I suppose if i had the time, it would be a nice project during retirement but i hope to get my rig 5 years before retirement, fix it up the way i want it so the day after i call it quits i am on the road. (if not before then since i work from home anyway).