Finally sold our Travel Trailer.

[robsouth]

After a pretty long dry spell of non use of the camper, we decided that due to health problems and other issues that we should discontinue our escapade with camping in trialers. We have been enjoying camping for many years starting with tents, to an old Apache Pop Up, to a small travel trailer, to a large travel trailer, to a large 5th wheel, to a Class A motorhome, then back to a travel trailer, but as my health has declined over the last few years, it just got to be a little much to handle. Enjoyed them all for nearly 40 years and had very few problems with any of them. DW says that might be a smaller TT in the future, one that she sould handle pretty much herself so we could still visit local area state parts, private campgrounds, etc., but we shall see. Docs don't really forsee much more in the way of that sort of activity for me. If by some miracle, I am able to recover more thant current predictions, we might try another go with a smaller camper if we find one in great shape that does not require a lot of hands-on maintenance. Still holding onto the Ram 3500 dually as a tow vehicle and daily driver, so we shall see. Stanger things have happened. Luck to all you campers and try to remember you are doing it for enjoyment, not as an aggravation. Later...robsouth

[Doug33]

I'll be praying for your health situation. It's hard to believe we have been RVing for over 25 years, so 40 is a great run. Unfortunately nobody else we know camps anymore, so we're on our own while others go on cruises or rent houses and stay at hotels.

[DeanRIowa]

Good luck in what the future holds and enjoy the memories!

Thank you also for advice given in the past!

Dean

[TacoPuller]

robsouth wrote:
After a pretty long dry spell of non use of the camper, we decided that due to health problems and other issues that we should discontinue our escapade with camping in trialers. We have been enjoying camping for many years starting with tents, to an old Apache Pop Up, to a small travel trailer, to a large travel trailer, to a large 5th wheel, to a Class A motorhome, then back to a travel trailer, but as my health has declined over the last few years, it just got to be a little much to handle. Enjoyed them all for nearly 40 years and had very few problems with any of them. DW says that might be a smaller TT in the future, one that she sould handle pretty much herself so we could still visit local area state parts, private campgrounds, etc., but we shall see. Docs don't really forsee much more in the way of that sort of activity for me. If by some miracle, I am able to recover more thant current predictions, we might try another go with a smaller camper if we find one in great shape that does not require a lot of hands-on maintenance. Still holding onto the Ram 3500 dually as a tow vehicle and daily driver, so we shall see. Stanger things have happened. Luck to all you campers and try to remember you are doing it for enjoyment, not as an aggravation. Later...robsouth

You need a Four Winds 19G. For that matter...I need one too!! Nice; no BS setting up, easy to park, easy to move. You can camp ANYWHERE with one, off the beaten track, or with hookups. This would be a ZERO aggravation rig.
Just my two cents...along with $30K 🙂 buys you one!

[gmw_photos]

Forty years is a great run of camping ! Way to go.

Best wishes to you in your future.

[xteacher]

So sorry you had to sell. Your wife would be able to tow and set up an Aliner like we have herself, if you decide that you can't stand not to go camping. We have found its simplicity in set up and ability to tow with a smaller vehicle very liberating.

[fla-gypsy]

As a long time user of this forum nothing brings me more sadness than posts like yours. It is inevitable that all of us will face this decision. Best wishes my friend.

[Steeljag]

Wishing you the best!

[lap527]

Sorry to hear and hope things improve for you. I think that was one of the reasons for us to downsize several years ago, I wanted something I could handle myself if needed. Glad you and DW had a good 40 years. Good luck to y'all.

[spoon059]

Sorry to hear about your health and your decision. 40 years of camping is nothing to be ashamed about though! I hope you find some other way to enjoy your time and hope that your health improves.

[EcoBullet]

I hope you recover enough to go again. Unfortunately, all of us will reach a point where we may no longer be able to go like we once did. But, think of the memories we have! I hope you took photos. Browsing old photos brings back so many good memories of past trips. I have scanned a bunch of photos from back in the 35mm days and have them on a flash drive so I can watch them on TV.

[gbopp]

I hope you recover. I knew a couple that owned a small Class C. They sold their car and used the C as a daily driver.
It worked well for them.

There are options. Work at getting better, we'll be pulling for you.
And, check in on the forum. You can still share your knowledge and experience.

[lovemytt]

Im sorry to hear you had to sell. We bought a smaller trailer so one of us could set it up and take it down if neccessary. I hope your health improves for another opportunity. Good luck and we will try to remember the joy over the torment!