My Plans Have Been Wrecked
My plan to retire in September, 2018 and live in an RV full-time is being re-evaluated. My plan was that when my auto lease was up in August, 2018 I could lease a big new tow vehicle (maybe an F-350)...
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ScottG wrote:Trackrig wrote:
I've never understood leasing a vehicle. You never pay it off - you're always making a payment just like this going from one lease to the next lease and you never have anything you can sell or trade in, in the end????????
I don't think you should be leasing a new truck in retirement.
Bill
You mean the idea of paying for a vehicle and then just giving it back?
Not for me either.
I agree. Go down in vehicle, but pay for it and take care of it and drive it for 10 years.
Wranglers have terrible reliability records and are terrible for a daily driver. Very uncomfortable.
You do not need a F-350 to pull a trailer big enough for 1 person. Look at F-250 towing/cargo capacities, and you will find many trailers well within those limits and comfortable size.
If I were going to full-time as a single person, I would get a nice toyhauler, remove the folding sofas, etc. Then outfit the rear as a comfortable living space with bed, recliner, office space, etc. Not only do you have a space that is easily customized; you have a sturdy construction and large tank capacities, ideal for full-timing.
