Help: Military retiree w/ family temp living
I am 33, married with a 2 year old, and a new born (4 total). We currently live in Japan, where I will retire from the Air Force in 5 months, with disability. Looking to buy a travel trailer, and if...
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Do you want to go new or used?
You can start by shopping here:
RVT.com
This will give you the best idea of what's available new and used, pricing and availability.
You should be fine with a nice condition used F-150 and a trailer that weighs in somewhere around 5 to 6,000 lbs (loaded)
If I were you, I'd stay away from "Stick and Tin" construction. That's where they use real wood and house insulation and then cover it up with ridged aluminum. It's a much heavier option than something like an aluminum caged w/ 2" block foam insulation.
You should be able to find something nice for you to live in temporarily. The real question is are you going to keep it or sell it after you find regular housing?
Good luck,
WoodGlue
You can start by shopping here:
RVT.com
This will give you the best idea of what's available new and used, pricing and availability.
You should be fine with a nice condition used F-150 and a trailer that weighs in somewhere around 5 to 6,000 lbs (loaded)
If I were you, I'd stay away from "Stick and Tin" construction. That's where they use real wood and house insulation and then cover it up with ridged aluminum. It's a much heavier option than something like an aluminum caged w/ 2" block foam insulation.
You should be able to find something nice for you to live in temporarily. The real question is are you going to keep it or sell it after you find regular housing?
Good luck,
WoodGlue
