Shopping around for an RV..............

I'm still searching the net every day, looking for that perfect deal. I'm pretty sure the one in my previous post is sold- I don't see it on the Internet anymore. I liked it, but I would have had to finance.

I really do not want to finance one. We have our house payment, and a car payment already. We are not ready to go on the road full-time, so there is no sense getting a 5th wheel with 3 bedrooms or whatever at this point.

Something a little older would suffice. But if you pay too much, there is no trade in value. Ron wants a pop-up- I'm not so sure. But should I be picky starting out?

So I look for the "perfect deal"- something I can pay cash for (not much :-) but trade in eventually. And not have payments for 10 years!

Are you along for the ride?

It's funny talking to my friends about what I want to do. One couple we know work the carnie. They are the ones that just got the pop-up so cheap. They are all excited about heading out soon.

Another friend I've talked to is all for hitting the road. Guess she has relatives that are on the road and work the small school events, carnivals and such selling jellies, jams and pickled stuff.

I was telling her about this blog and all the stuff I hope to add to it. Both Ron and my friends husband are diesel mechanics. Ron has worked on RV's and buses, although he says they aren't as nice (room to work in) than a regular diesel tractor.

Another friend (of Ron's) agreed- sell it all and go on the road. Ironically, he's also a diesel mechanic.

Actually, he'll fix anything.

Ron likes his space when working on an engine- forget the cars!

So many would like hit the road, so few do.

It's just not that easy for the average Joe- those affected by unemployment, disabilities and such.

Even to sell everything and go- the housing market just isn't all that good.

But, I am an optimistic person- if it's meat to be, we'll know it when we see it.........

The search continues....

It is totally insane looking at Rv's and trailers. The used ones cost almost as much as new.

I started looking at Class C's- small ones you could drive. Most that I saw in my price range, -0- (kidding!) were either smelly, needed a total overhaul, or were 30 years old.

We started looking at new trailers, the kind you haul. Put a thousand or so down, finance the rest. But I really don't want to finance much.

I did go see this today:


It really looks better in "real life" than this pic.


It has a front "bedroom"- a queen bed with cupboards above and on both sides. It also has bunks- one on top of the other.

AND the bathroom sink is in the bathroom NOT outside of it like a lot of models we've seen.


I love the kitchen area- so clean looking....




It also has tons of storage AND an outdoor shower!

I really like it, it's only a 2003- not too old, but...

it still cost almost the same as new!

Our friends found a pop-up camper for $750!

They had to sew a rip and there's no furnace in it, but heck....

Of course, we are planning on camping a little more than them, and we have a kid or two tagging along, so we need a little more room and heat.

Most pop-up's cost more than regular trailers as a rule. I keep thinking we will luck out if I just keep my eyes open.

If not, we may need a little more time. I was hoping to leave on our maiden voyage on August 1st.

The search continues....

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