We have been FTing for 7+ years. Back then, when we sold the house, we expected we would get a "base" somewhere with in a couple of years. We didn't know what it would be-a lot-a small house-a condo ????
Bottom line, now 7 years later, we still haven't gotten a base anywhere. We have ruled out a lot of places, and probably narrowed down a couple of possibilities. But we also have not found a burning desire. We travel a lot, staying most places for a week or so for about 8 months a year. Then we sit still for 4 months or so in the winter. The sitting still in the winter is always enough for us that we are anxious to hit the road again when we head out. And the winter sits have included areas in AZ, TX, and Fl, which probably would not be the case if we had a base.