Travel Trailer or Fifth Wheel?
I'm looking to make my first purchase and going all-in as a full-timer. I will be solo and I have limited experience towing anything...as in NO experience ;). I've gotten contrasting opinions from dea...
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JTIII wrote:valhalla360 wrote:
A cheap apartment would make more sense for the situation you describe. Get an RV because you need to be mobile.
In New England, it's possible to stay in an RV over the winter but not fun. You will go thru a lot of propane as even the best are horribly insulated compared to a house. Also what are you going to do for utilities. Sewer being one of the bigger issues in the winter.
If your friends would allow it and zoning laws don't prohibit it, you could consider getting a hold of a small old mobile home but that still comes with complications.
A cheap apartment was only mentioned to gain a couple extra months for research and locating the right unit since I'm out as of August 31st. I do intend to do some traveling 4 weeks of the year and some local camping on weekends. I will be able to hook up to their two 60 gallon propane tanks and am researching generators as well. I am in RI so it doesn't get all that cold here...by my standards anyway. I have subzero backpacking/camping gear if I need it and am always welcome in their home. My only real concern is frozen lines and tanks. Are there additional concerns I have not considered? I have water and septic figured out (I think) as long as things keep flowing.
I am trying to escape the urbanization and head for the rural landscape so renting much longer is not desirable and I refuse to purchase property at the moment because I don't want to be anchored to this horrible state! I have already sold most of my furniture and shedding the extra baggage feels great! I am seeking maximum freedom and that search has led me in this direction...
If you keep the rig mobile, you will be going thru the pair of 60lb tanks each week. If you put on skirts and extra protection from the weather, you won't be mobile (you will still go thru a lot of propane and still be uncomfortable). Most people doing this follow the weather but it sounds like your job doesn't allow that.
I understand the feelings but it's just not a great plan...but as long as I don't have to live it, it' not my call.
