Fantasizing, I suppose
OK, so I'm sorta sketching out the retirement plan (less "retirement" than "screw this I'm out.") Anyway, my plan/goal is to see all the stuff in the lower 48 that I haven't. I reckon that's a 2-3...
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bluedogz1 wrote:coolmom42 wrote:
the main thing you WON'T find in a small trailer is a comfortable place to sit. Dinettes suck for that, and the other option is the bed.
RIGHT!! Many moons ago I had a 16' Sunline, and the "dinette" was barely usable.
A solution I hadn't thought of (thank you, Slim Potatohead!) was having an outdoor screened structure. That plus umbrella chairs/table seems like a solution for longer stops.
Something I might not have made clear... everyone who suggested a larger unit is right that they are more comfortable etc. I live a minimalist lifestyle that really could fit nicely in a Casita/A-liner or similar. Part of the motivation for this whole exercise is, as I mentioned, "screw this I'm out." Therefore, the less "stuff" the better.
-Can I live with a wet bath? Yeah, till I get to a truck stop or campground with proper showers.
- I've used cassette toilets and think they're just the thing for this purpose. Also, I have no concern making like a bear in the woods when it's appropriate.
The general principles some folks have shared are awesome! Can't have too much tow vehicle, for example.
A 20ft unit is pretty minimalist and costs are pretty darn low.
A bit uncomfortable is fine for a few weekends plus a week long trip each year...when it's full time, it gets miserable pretty quick not to have a comfortable place to hang out.
Keep in mind with full timing if you have a rainy week, are you going to want to stay inside or sit out in cold rainy weather under a tarp?
