Newbie Qs about Trucks, Campers and Wives

Good that you're getting to "try on" camping. If the wife doesn't like the restricted space in the TT, you'd best scrap the TC idea. I'm a wife, DO enjoy camping, fishing, hunting, sightseeing and travel in our 9.5' TC. However, if we were to stay more than a few days in one spot and bad weather, more move around space would be a literal life saver for my husband. I'd have to hurt him if confined for too long in the small space, even with satellite TV and lots of naps. We spend most of our time outside and only eat an occasional meal inside and watch TV a bit in the evenings. If your wife ends up not caring to participate in camping and you really get into it, seperate mini getaway vacations/trips for each of you through the year may be better than her enduring something she doesn't enjoy for you and you going on adventures to places you really don't have any interest in for her. There can be compromise and sometimes us old gals will surprise you. Build that retirement as much as you can, SS and too little savings sucks. We'll work till we die to be able to afford to travel anywhere father than the city limits but at least we can and do take lengthy breaks. Hope your travel plans work out well and you both really enjoy the experience.