Reflections on 6 Months of RV Research! ;)
Hi Class C Forum, I caught the RV bug about 6 months ago after a particularly stressful stretch at work. Researching RVs has become the way that I decompress when I have some discretionary time. Cu...
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Hi hhornig & All,
LOL! Guilty as charged. My RV research started as an escape from the stress of work and discovering that my DW and I 'would like to think about RVing as a retirement plan. My initial research focused on what I anticipated we would like at retirement, a Class C in the 25' range, plus/minus 4'. As it turns out, my DW and I became so smitten with the idea of RVing that we decided we wanted to do it sooner rather than later. This desire led to a focus on a small used travel trailer with a used tow vehicle that can be used as a daily driver. I thought this would be the best plan to break into RVing for us.
My DW and I are soon to be empty nesters. I have about 9.5 years until retirement. We want to use the TT to explore traveling and camping and most importantly just spending time together after raising two daughters and beginning to see the last quarter of my career. Yup, our focus has been a moving target. I like your comment, "escaping for the weekend". That about sums it up. After spending our adult lives being responsible parents and a responsible professional, we are just looking for ways to have some fun. I think RVing sounds pretty darn cool. Luckily, my DW doesn't think I am a complete nut and is excited about the RV ride as well. A TT today and maybe that Class C MH as a retirement present in 9 years, 7 months, and 1 day! :)
I realize this is a Class C forum and I know to post elsewhere, but I wanted to follow up briefly since my thread was revived earlier today. Over the last 15 months, I have learned a great deal from RVers on this and other forums. I am really impressed with the wisdom, passion, and neighborliness of RVers!
Thanks,
Dean
LOL! Guilty as charged. My RV research started as an escape from the stress of work and discovering that my DW and I 'would like to think about RVing as a retirement plan. My initial research focused on what I anticipated we would like at retirement, a Class C in the 25' range, plus/minus 4'. As it turns out, my DW and I became so smitten with the idea of RVing that we decided we wanted to do it sooner rather than later. This desire led to a focus on a small used travel trailer with a used tow vehicle that can be used as a daily driver. I thought this would be the best plan to break into RVing for us.
My DW and I are soon to be empty nesters. I have about 9.5 years until retirement. We want to use the TT to explore traveling and camping and most importantly just spending time together after raising two daughters and beginning to see the last quarter of my career. Yup, our focus has been a moving target. I like your comment, "escaping for the weekend". That about sums it up. After spending our adult lives being responsible parents and a responsible professional, we are just looking for ways to have some fun. I think RVing sounds pretty darn cool. Luckily, my DW doesn't think I am a complete nut and is excited about the RV ride as well. A TT today and maybe that Class C MH as a retirement present in 9 years, 7 months, and 1 day! :)
I realize this is a Class C forum and I know to post elsewhere, but I wanted to follow up briefly since my thread was revived earlier today. Over the last 15 months, I have learned a great deal from RVers on this and other forums. I am really impressed with the wisdom, passion, and neighborliness of RVers!
Thanks,
Dean
