First time buyer questions
Looking for some advice and answers with regards to our first RV purchase. We are a family of 5. Our 3 kids range from 4 to 13 years old. I don't think I am the typical RV buyer though as every floor ...
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I have a friend that modified a cargo trailer and it just seemed like a ridiculous exercise especially from an economics standpoint, and he didn't put in any plumbing. I definitely want plumbing.
My predilection for "stripped down" is rooted in my overall philosophy in life and especially my outdoor life... if I don't need it, why carry it? Among my favorite outdoor pursuits are backpacking, mountain biking and hiking. These are all activities where less is more and I don't carry something that I am never going to use. Definitely have to take the essentials every time we go out, but only the essentials and if there is a lighter, more compact version of something, I am always seeking out those things and replacing the older, heavier, bulkier item. So the same applies to my choice of RV. I really don't want a larger tow vehicle (but will cross that bridge when and if I come to it) and so if I can make my RV lighter by not having AC, MW, RVQ, Radio, etc. then that is what I will do. Just the essentials is my mantra. Beds, a toilet (for the wife) and a shower. To be totally honest, a stove, sink and table are all superfluous to me too, but I realize that I won't find something with a toilet and a shower that doesn't have those things too.
I guess my reservations about a pop-up are 2 main things. Do they come with showers? And will I constantly have wet sleeping gear because the kids can't stay away from the sides when it rains?
My predilection for "stripped down" is rooted in my overall philosophy in life and especially my outdoor life... if I don't need it, why carry it? Among my favorite outdoor pursuits are backpacking, mountain biking and hiking. These are all activities where less is more and I don't carry something that I am never going to use. Definitely have to take the essentials every time we go out, but only the essentials and if there is a lighter, more compact version of something, I am always seeking out those things and replacing the older, heavier, bulkier item. So the same applies to my choice of RV. I really don't want a larger tow vehicle (but will cross that bridge when and if I come to it) and so if I can make my RV lighter by not having AC, MW, RVQ, Radio, etc. then that is what I will do. Just the essentials is my mantra. Beds, a toilet (for the wife) and a shower. To be totally honest, a stove, sink and table are all superfluous to me too, but I realize that I won't find something with a toilet and a shower that doesn't have those things too.
I guess my reservations about a pop-up are 2 main things. Do they come with showers? And will I constantly have wet sleeping gear because the kids can't stay away from the sides when it rains?
