@sc3283....it definitely was the "BEST" of the RV lifestyle, but I am in no way ignorant to the fact that things breakdown and need to be maintained. As far as mechanical ability goes, I am no master mechanic, but I have a little knowledge and experience.
@noe-place.....Thanks for the reminder, about people's idea of still like new. Last year, I bought an older Mustang for a toy. One of the first ones I looked at was advertised as mint condition w/ 40K original miles. I setup to look at it and advised the seller that I was bringing a friend along who is pretty much a master mechanic when it comes to Mustangs. Well when we got there before my friend could even start picking things out, I started with the questions. All I can say is if it truly was the original mileage, then that was the hardest 40k, I have seen put on a car. And the mint like new interior, wasn't even close. All I know is some people truly suck.
It took me 7 months to find the Mustang I wound up buying so I will be taking my time and unless I come across the "One", I expect that this purchase will also take some time, whether we buy new or used.
Until then we plan on renting and to keep enjoying these trips.
I appreciate, everyone's advice and opinions so please keep them coming.
Thanks.