How long did it take to find the perfect camper?

I decided on the TC type five years before the actual purchase. Took two years to find the make and model that worked for me best, which was a 990. There is a bunch to figure if you do it right. I also needed a new truck. Balancing truck and camper plus what you want to bring with you. Just sold my featherlight car hauler and picking up a mission 14 feet enclosed. Lightened my rig by 8000 pounds doing that. I still have the motorcycles, cart, boat, etc, etc. But no extra car and metal shop!