Huntindog wrote:
Welcome to the TT life.
I remember my first TT well. A 1975 Prowler. I learned a lot with that old TT and had a ton of fun and memories from it.
My wife used to joke that we looked like the Beverly Hillbillys going down the road.
Don't got too caught up in trying to make yours perfect. One can easily spend a lot of money that way. Enjoy it for what it is and fix as needed.
If you end up liking the lifestyle, the things you learn now, about your needs and wants in a TT will serve you well when choosing the next one.
We are now on our third TT and each one has been much closer to our ideal. everyone's usage is different, so that part of the journey is up to you... But this forum will be a big help as you make it.
Yea, I'm focusing on low costs at the moment, or anything that might just be elbow grease related.
Here is my short list
* replace dry rot / find leak @ front window frame (it's not too bad)
* replace windshield cover with metal or fiberglass $100?
* replace rusted screws with stainless $10 + a few hours
* interior paint (sky blue & rustoleum white) - $50
* interior fabric/pillows - $100
* hubcap covers - $30?
* LED Lighting - $100
Other than that, I'm not to worried about the exterior, since I'm not going to leave it in the drive way anyways. We have some land right at the edge of town where it will be parked.
In the future, I'd love to add solar and some batteries. It has no hot water heater or furnace at the moment, which might be future projects.
I'm a huge fan of off-grid living, it excites me so much. I'd love to go solar/propane for all but he A/C, which is an investment that I can take over to a new trailer.
My daughter and I have camped out the past 2 nights, she loves the bunk bed over the dining table even though her nose touches the ceiling. My wife and the twins (boy & girl) were comfortable inside the house. It's funny doing the walk of shame in the morning, from the trailer to the house, making sure none of the neighbor see me (with matted hair) on their way to work and ask "why is he sleeping in the trailer, are they having troubles?"
