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Re: Picking a TT for live aboard
Ram - thanks for that link. Love the listings with floor plans. Very familiar with the area as I have been stationed at Fort Hood in 2004 and Fort Sam in 97-98 and again in 11-12. Dennis - I saw the same. Will at least give me a place to get set up, I dont mind moving later. The luxury of being by myself is traveling light. A bit of field gear, clothing but not much else. I can move or they can extend me. I have some friends here at Bliss who mentioned something similar and said essentially if there is someone wanting in and no room, the oldest trailer gets the boot. It rarely happens. Will ask around for Hood. All - anyone with history on crankyape.com? They have a lot in Georgetown, TX, about 35 minutes from Hood. Auction type site. Guessing it is a crapshoot. Saw some older reviews with hit and miss. Luckily they let you self inspect so when I get to the area I can stop by and take a look.410Views0likes0CommentsRe: Picking a TT for live aboard
I have not called ahead yet as plans are not final. Report date later this year. After 20 years in i asked to be left where i am to retire and was told no. We are still debating moving the family but at this point the kids are moving to highschool and i really do not want to uproot them. Through many deployments and lots of moves from AL, VA, CO, GA, AL, 3 times in TX with this move the 4th i think they deserve to have friends and such and put down roots. At Bliss we have a long tern rv lot. I will call ahead eventually but i also know there are a few lots off post if it came to that. Trailer is also not finalized. At this point just looking for model recommendations. I have glanced around craigslist in the area and there is a couple 5ers on lots but my concern is i do not have a ser time to return and want the option to pull it if i need to leave or move it to long term storage if i deploy. I appreciate the feedback so far.410Views0likes0CommentsRe: Picking a TT for live aboard
As an officer, no luck with billeting. Plenty of places to rent but cheap =/= good in or near killeen texas for those who have been. On fort hood is an rv park i would be staying at. In addition i would likely consider offloading the trailer when the time comes to return home and recoup some of my out of pocket on the purchase. It would not suprise me if i only tow it to the lot then again to sell or go home to sell.411Views0likes0CommentsPicking a TT for live aboard
Time may be coming to need a small inexpensive place to stay for a year due to military move away from the family. I am considering a TT as opposed to a small apartment. My last and only TT was an 08 Rockwood Roo 233 which i sold a couple years ago. TV - 2017 Silverado with cargo rated at 1573 per my sticker. 3.42 gears, 5.3L stock. Already have an Airlift ultimate kit to go in, will have a WD hitch although have not purchased yet. Goals- wife and kids will be living 8 hours away. Will not be towing back and forth. Wouldnt mind enough room for them to stay although i imagine i will do most the driving back on fourth due to school and work for wife and kids. I would like a place with a single queen bed and living room area. 24-27 feet and within the tow rating of my truck and hopefully a slide. No super cold weather or snow areas but it does get hot in central Texas. Looking for used. Budget in the $7500 range although not firm there. Suggestions? Never looked for a model like this. Any feedback appreciated.2.5KViews0likes11Comments
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