Debt free #1 Owe nothing to anyone, including the rig itself.
Both be on board with the idea.
Decided the kind of RVing you want to do. Is your dream to travel the USA and visit NYC, Chicago, LA or are you thinking Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and Yosemite. Do you want to stay at beautiful resorts that provide all the luxury you could want, or does the middle of nowhere sound better. The answer will really depend on the type of RV you will want to get.
Will you tow or pull. We were just checking out new Class Bs and saw one for sale with less than 7000 miles on it. The man traded it in because he found he needed something to drive around in, so he got a Pickup and a 5th Wheel.
Welcome to our group and don't let 8 years worry you, it goes by quickly and now you can practice by going on lots of little trips