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gmw_photos
Jan 24, 2018Explorer
TomG2 wrote:gmw photos wrote:
At the risk of once again being labeled a smart-azz, I would suggest folks need to get out more. Get out on the road. Go camp. Stay in different places, keep your eyes open and talk to folks in the real world.
As a full-timer, I see a lot of tow vehicles. Most are adequate. Especially those of other full timers who have "been there, done that" with the less capable pickups. Most of us retirees on the road are not on their first or second RV. Try tenth or twelfth.
As I'm sure you'll agree, those of us who are on the road a lot, which is of course by definition, full timers, take "more stuff" and also most full timers are "couples", meaning the spouse also has needs for more stuff.
Those who have worked thru many RV's generally tend to want more amenities, which means more weight. And therefore more need for bigger truck.
I have fairly moderate needs even when on the road for five months at a time. I come from decades of traveling by motorcycle, so my mindset is rather spartan. Other folks like to take a half dozen pair of shoes per person. Etc.
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