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RoyBell
Aug 16, 2016Explorer
atreis wrote:RoyBell wrote:
Says the American mentality that "bigger is better". Every American now needs a 4000 square foot house for a family of 3. The largest SUV they can buy and the largest camper they can buy.
Hmm... Pretty sure I'm an American. Yep. Says so right on my passport. Born in the USA. Family of 5, 2500 square foot house, tow a small trailer with a minivan (and not because that's all I can afford - it's my preference).
As with all other nationalities, not every American agrees on what's enough, better, etc... Please don't characterize me in with those folk that think as you describe. Thank you.
Before you go pointing fingers, I am sure you know that Chicago is in America. I was born and raised here. Family of 5 as well and 2500 square foot house too. Although I put a small addition on so maybe 2800 square foot now. Pop-up for quite some time and upgraded to a 28' quad bunk last year. I could had easily gone to a 31-35' quad bunk with 2-3 slides, but didn't see the point. In a couple years when the youngest won't want to go camping any more I will be enjoying a nice 24'ish camper which will seem like a mansion with only 2 of us in it. I do have one of the largest trucks produced though, Ram 2500 MegaCab, so I guess I am American and spoiled there ;)
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