Trying to full time a TT

Our neighbors' son has worked on the pipeline up north and fully understand that nothing is easy and nothing is cheap. He finally hooked up with a fellow welder that already had a TT and made it work until he could get back to "sunny, warm TN", lol. And this surely is not the "RV Lifestyle", it's a place to crash until the next day and then do it all over again. Suggestion is to look for a decent used model....maybe someone who's leaving the area?.... and call it home for now. Understand the per diem is pretty decent unless you're giving the biggest chunk to the motel and restaurant. A TT and fixing your own meals is a huge advantage. I would put the word out and maybe put an ad in a newspaper or a flyer in local businesses that would allow it and see if maybe you get lucky. Let your employer know you're interested in a TT on the chance someone is leaving and has one available. Buying a new one to crash in and not worry about frills would be second choice...maybe third. Agree that you shouldn't go over 25' and eliminate as many "luxuries" as possible. Any chance your truck is set up for a WDH and has a 7 pin already? Probably should check with your employer to be sure you can add whatever you need. Good luck, just working in that area is challenge enough without having to pay out every dime for motel and restaurant. Forum members?.....know anyone up that way interested in selling?