It always amuses me to read my husband's blog. I rediscover the reasons I married him at each reading; mainly because he thinks so differently than I. He loves research whereas I am too impatient to endure it. He is methodical and practical when buying; I am emotional and spontaneous. The process of choosing our RV is sooooo laborious to me but as with all our other big purchases, I can rest assured that my DH will make the most practical decision possible. He has patiently collected information about what I want: It has to be comfortable with pleasing decor. The kitchen has to be functional as we love to cook and bake. There HAS to be closet space because of my "essentials". And (tee-hee) what I think is essential may somewhat conflict with what is most practical. I love clothes and shoes and makeup. Most women would relate that it is a big dilemma to decide just which shoes are possible to live without. This year before we commit to the new lifestyle will give me time to evaluate the essentials. I will pay more attention when we go on vacations this year and picture life with what I have in my suitcase. The thing that fills me with joyous anticipation is remembering the time we first married we didn't have much, yet were extremely happy. It seems we will be going full circle to a simpler life but certainly richer because
at this time of our lives we have the opportunity to enjoy each other, to travel and explore, and love one another again like honeymooners. I can't wait!
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Learning the ropes...
Well I decided to reach out to those with wisdom and posted a question on a web site devoted to RV's. My question was this - "Is anyone Full Timing in 34 Foot or less Motorhome? My wife and I are going to full time in March 2011 and are leaning towards 34 feet or less. Just wondering if anyone here full times in 34 feet or less motor homes and if so what are your thoughts about it?
The feedback was very enlightening and pointed out some flaws in my thinking about what my future home will or should have. If you had read my previous blogs about my wishes, desires and needs of my future RV then you would understand I have many wants.... But by conferring with thosewho actually full time in smaller RV's I have made some adjustments.
I will now look for a minimum of 3500 lbs CCC instead of greater than 2000 as several pointed out that to full time I would need this much CCC. I have also decided against the electric awning and go for the manual awning after much discussion about the shortcoming of the electric one. Also, I will more closely scrutinize the attributes of the14 cuft refrigerator.
I am still looking at a 34 footer or so to allow me the most flexibility to get into more sites that a 40 footer just won't let us do. As was mentioned earlier I have just recently gotten the cd from rv.org as to quality and handling issues with RV's and my single biggest task now is not buying a piece of junk that won't handle well.
There are just too many brands and models and each one has a specific "best use" which isn't advertised anywhere... combine this with the varied opinions and it makes it very difficult for a first time buyer to make their initial purchase. Lots and lots of research is still ahead and fortunately time is still on my side...
The feedback was very enlightening and pointed out some flaws in my thinking about what my future home will or should have. If you had read my previous blogs about my wishes, desires and needs of my future RV then you would understand I have many wants.... But by conferring with thosewho actually full time in smaller RV's I have made some adjustments.
I will now look for a minimum of 3500 lbs CCC instead of greater than 2000 as several pointed out that to full time I would need this much CCC. I have also decided against the electric awning and go for the manual awning after much discussion about the shortcoming of the electric one. Also, I will more closely scrutinize the attributes of the14 cuft refrigerator.
I am still looking at a 34 footer or so to allow me the most flexibility to get into more sites that a 40 footer just won't let us do. As was mentioned earlier I have just recently gotten the cd from rv.org as to quality and handling issues with RV's and my single biggest task now is not buying a piece of junk that won't handle well.
There are just too many brands and models and each one has a specific "best use" which isn't advertised anywhere... combine this with the varied opinions and it makes it very difficult for a first time buyer to make their initial purchase. Lots and lots of research is still ahead and fortunately time is still on my side...
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