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PawPaw_n_Gram
Jan 07, 2015Explorer
There are a lot of families which pull 5ers across the country to work locations, with small children.
The biggest negative I've heard of is finding a reasonable priced RV park which doesn't mind the kids being there. And a good school.
Many, many folks do prefer the lifestyle rather than having dad absent for long periods of time while working.
You will miss having a full-sized laundry if you have one now. The size of the unit is a big set down for most families. 350 to 380 square foot of living space is actually smaller than most two car garages.
Imagine being trapped in that tiny space for several days with the kids due to bad weather.
As mentioned above, research, research, research. But also don't hesitate to check with your husband's co-workers. See if any of them travel with the family in a 5er, or TT.
I knew a family which did that in the early-mid 60's - only for the summer. It really helped the family grow and bond together being with dad.
The biggest negative I've heard of is finding a reasonable priced RV park which doesn't mind the kids being there. And a good school.
Many, many folks do prefer the lifestyle rather than having dad absent for long periods of time while working.
You will miss having a full-sized laundry if you have one now. The size of the unit is a big set down for most families. 350 to 380 square foot of living space is actually smaller than most two car garages.
Imagine being trapped in that tiny space for several days with the kids due to bad weather.
As mentioned above, research, research, research. But also don't hesitate to check with your husband's co-workers. See if any of them travel with the family in a 5er, or TT.
I knew a family which did that in the early-mid 60's - only for the summer. It really helped the family grow and bond together being with dad.
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