cptqueeg wrote:
I've been wanting a TC for a number of years and finally retired so now is the time, right? Of course the pandemic hits, stock market tanks, we start a major remodel on our home, can't shop for either a truck or camper in person so I've been sitting on the sidelines watching prices go up and availability go down. I did throughly research virtually every type of RV and most TC brands and the components of TCs. Now if I order a Hallmark TC it'll probably be next year for delivery.
My estimation of the economic effect of the pandemic on my personal situation was drastically wrong (thankfully); guess I'm a bit pessimistic or conservative financially. I've found over the years, for me, it's a better strategy to get what I want rather than making do and then "trade up" later. My point being a truck and camper is going to be the most expensive thing I've ever bought (outside of my kid's education) that wasn't a house.
I think it's the right product so I can hunt, tow my boat and stay a couple nights at the lake, and bring my wife boondocking to some places she's never been. I hate hotels and eating out. She's ok w the purchase since I won't be paying w "our" money. We're in our early 60's but now too old to sleep on the ground anymore. LOL
Just throwing the topic out to get an idea of how you guys convince yourselves to get off the fence or any other comments or thoughts.
So here is the thing. you aren't getting any younger. And honestly. You are not promised tomorrow. If you want it, get it while you can still enjoy it. Because YOU MIGHT WAKE UP ONE DAY AND SUDDENLY be unable to use it.
I know you think you have plenty of time, we all do. But do you? You just don't know.
I retired 2 years ago. Fit as a fiddle, and ready for anything. Now I am having health problems and using the camper is a chore. Don't wait. Go for it. Enjoy your life. Life is too short to to miss out on. And if you wait. You just might wait too long.
After all. It's only money, and you can't take it with you. It is worth nothing if you don't use it. So use it, enjoy life as long as you can.
Just the thoughts of a old man who knows how short life can be.
