Gary,
You signed up for this site in 2007. I've never seen a post. I guess a belated welcome is in store. Since you live in Anaheim, parking and storage space is at a premium. Try to get inside as many used campers as you can. Go thru all the motions of living in a TC. If you are always going to be alone, by all means get a used one with few amenities. It sounds like you have not bought a truck yet. My only admonition is to get more truck than you think you will need. Only after the fact will you see why. It's a paradigm thing.
L.A. is a mecca for truck campers. Look in the Recycler and Craigslist. Cast a wide net. That's where I bought mine 13 yrs ago, and I bought it in Anaheim! (picked it up at the seller's storage facility). No buyer's remorse here. And that's exactly where I hope you wind up.
good luck.
regards, jefe