First RV for full timing: Used or New?
Hey everyone, I'm new here and I'm soon to be new to the Full time RV lifestyle as well, and I was hoping to get some advice from some experienced Full timers. First for a little background, I'm 2...
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I say go for it. I understand exactly where you're coming from.
I have the same wanderlust desire you do and as I get older, the more I realize the "stuff" I've aquired over the years is just an anchor and most of it's not needed.
I've bought the houses like you're supposed to and fortunately have done well because of the So Cal market. However, I've always thought buying a house is good if you have a family and need it, but it's expensive.
The best living arrangement I had was renting a room from a friend (400 mo) incuding utilities. No bills, maint, taxes, ins, etc. I was gone much of the time with the Fire Dept and Military but talk about easy with nothing to worry about when I was gone.
Obviously, this wouldn't have worked with a wife/girlfriend or kids. Sounds like this will be your situation at least for awile.
In the past 6 mo, I've lost my dog (his sister will be gone soon as well) 2 co-workers in their 40's, an 8 y/o boy of close friends and a good friends girlfriend giving birth to their daughter. She was only 38. My attitude has changed 180 deg. I've cut back on working (no OT) and decided to do what I want as tomorrow may never come. Life is short, don't regret not doing what you want.
As for the RV, keep it simple and cheap yet quality and reliable.
I would find a nice used newer 1/2 ton pickup with a tow rating around 8-10k lbs and get a newer TT in the 21'-26' range. For you this will be plenty of room.
Ins will be less, you will have a nice veh to drive and haul things in the bed and a TT is easy to maintain. As you use it you will find things you will like to change or what floorpan will work better. Selling a less expensive TT will be easy and you can keep the truck.
Worst case, you're 21 if things don't work out its a great life experience and you move on with life.
Go for it and don't look back.
Good luck and have fun.
I have the same wanderlust desire you do and as I get older, the more I realize the "stuff" I've aquired over the years is just an anchor and most of it's not needed.
I've bought the houses like you're supposed to and fortunately have done well because of the So Cal market. However, I've always thought buying a house is good if you have a family and need it, but it's expensive.
The best living arrangement I had was renting a room from a friend (400 mo) incuding utilities. No bills, maint, taxes, ins, etc. I was gone much of the time with the Fire Dept and Military but talk about easy with nothing to worry about when I was gone.
Obviously, this wouldn't have worked with a wife/girlfriend or kids. Sounds like this will be your situation at least for awile.
In the past 6 mo, I've lost my dog (his sister will be gone soon as well) 2 co-workers in their 40's, an 8 y/o boy of close friends and a good friends girlfriend giving birth to their daughter. She was only 38. My attitude has changed 180 deg. I've cut back on working (no OT) and decided to do what I want as tomorrow may never come. Life is short, don't regret not doing what you want.
As for the RV, keep it simple and cheap yet quality and reliable.
I would find a nice used newer 1/2 ton pickup with a tow rating around 8-10k lbs and get a newer TT in the 21'-26' range. For you this will be plenty of room.
Ins will be less, you will have a nice veh to drive and haul things in the bed and a TT is easy to maintain. As you use it you will find things you will like to change or what floorpan will work better. Selling a less expensive TT will be easy and you can keep the truck.
Worst case, you're 21 if things don't work out its a great life experience and you move on with life.
Go for it and don't look back.
Good luck and have fun.
