Newbie Qs about Trucks, Campers and Wives
Hello! Aspiring future TCer here. After all my research, reading, dreaming , wonderlust and hand wringing, I'm completely sold on the Pros of a TC, and adequately accepting of the Cons. Or so I th...
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Thanks for all the replies. Much appreciated. Message received on the truck size, which I kind of already knew in the back of my mind and from other readings, but I was looking at the back of my Lance brochure last night and that chart said ...
On the other hand, I'm glad I haven't rushed out to buy a bigger truck yet. It had not occurred to me to rent a tiny travel trailer or small MH that approximates the functionality/interior space of a TC. My truck has the towing package and electronics plug included so I like the idea of "practice camping" close to home in a small rented TT that my truck is rated to tow and that, once parked, somewhat mimics the experience of sleeping, cooking and operating in a small camper space in a camp ground for a few nights or a week. That's a small investment for the learning experience.
And, yes, luckily, me and the wife are well suited to each other and share our space well. We've just never share that small a space for a really long time.
On the other hand, I'm glad I haven't rushed out to buy a bigger truck yet. It had not occurred to me to rent a tiny travel trailer or small MH that approximates the functionality/interior space of a TC. My truck has the towing package and electronics plug included so I like the idea of "practice camping" close to home in a small rented TT that my truck is rated to tow and that, once parked, somewhat mimics the experience of sleeping, cooking and operating in a small camper space in a camp ground for a few nights or a week. That's a small investment for the learning experience.
And, yes, luckily, me and the wife are well suited to each other and share our space well. We've just never share that small a space for a really long time.
