Head West not so young Man

[caver]

Reason I asked about the rig is that I would like to fulltime for at least a year after I turn 55, which is in a few years. Current camper wouldn't cut it...about a 21' box and no slides. I've considered a class A or C and yours looks just the right size. instead of a Toad I would carry a dual sport motorycle on the back for exploring.

 

[daugen]

Reason I asked about the rig is that I would like to fulltime for at least a year after I turn 55, which is in a few years. Current camper wouldn't cut it...about a 21' box and no slides. I've considered a class A or C and yours looks just the right size. instead of a Toad I would carry a dual sport motorycle on the back for exploring.

the big question you have to ask yourself is if you can live full time aboard without a washer/dryer. Or a dishwasher. Both of those options start in rv's around 32 feet from what I've seen. and whether you need bunk beds for grandchildren, perhaps a second half bath, etc.

 

[daugen]

well finally got some battleground pics, boy there are one seriously large number of statues around this area. Lots and lots of NY regiments honored where we drove by.

It felt very real looking down over those fields from the higher observation points. Lot of ghosts here...lot of patriots on both sides shed their blood here. I bet the stream behind me ran red. They have preserved this area beautifully, and driving around we get a sense for the topography of the battle. I remember coming here in a high school civics class trip.

 

[caver]

the big question you have to ask yourself is if you can live full time aboard without a washer/dryer. Or a dishwasher. Both of those options start in rv's around 32 feet from what I've seen. and whether you need bunk beds for grandchildren, perhaps a second half bath, etc.

No kids so no Gkids. I do a 3 week trip every year so I'm used to doing laundry in CG's. I havn't owned a dishwasher in 20 years and get by just fine. I don't want to get too big as that limits where I can camp.

 

[daugen]

No kids so no Gkids. I do a 3 week trip every year so I'm used to doing laundry in CG's. I havn't owned a dishwasher in 20 years and get by just fine. I don't want to get too big as that limits where I can camp.

my combined length is 48 feet, which lets me into many 50 feet spaces.

ever consider a fifth wheel toy hauler with the 8-10 foot garage on back? Again, gets pretty long... and you can easily get a short bike carrier/trailer behind a 26 footer and come in under 40.

 

[3930dave]

Reason I asked about the rig is that I would like to fulltime for at least a year after I turn 55, which is in a few years. Current camper wouldn't cut it...about a 21' box and no slides. I've considered a class A or C and yours looks just the right size. instead of a Toad I would carry a dual sport motorycle on the back for exploring.

What you're describing is about my ideal type of Get Lost (in a fun way) in the Back Country combo :thumbsup: !

Thanks for posting the pics Daugen ! It's a great way for us that can't, to take a Virtual Vacation !

Rgds, D.

 

[daugen]

pleased to see that the rain is going to hold off to tonight,so I can deal with trying to park the rv on my brother's farm at least in the dry...he offered to open a field fence and let me turn around in the field and I sure don't think so. Uh, heavy wrecker service?

slept in a bit, unusual for me, but good, and now a nice breakfast, and off I go after 9. Heading down 15, west on 66 to Delaplane. Should be an easy drive.

and my BIL stopped by late yesterday and took me to dinner, where I got those pics above, and he took one of me.

 

[Pixguy]

Nice set up. Will your car not follow in your MH tracks? I know that my toad will not go outside my 32' rig tracks but I've never used a car trailer.

Good for you taking your time and seeing the sights, too many of us want to make good time and miss the journey.

Safe travels. I'll be watching closely as I want to see the left coast and everything in between and will be taking notes.

 

[txdon]

Good thread Drew, I feel like I'm on vacation - for a few minutes every day anyway. . .

 

[ronjhall]

pleased to see that the rain is going to hold off to tonight,so I can deal with trying to park the rv on my brother's farm at least in the dry...he offered to open a field fence and let me turn around in the field and I sure don't think so. Uh, heavy wrecker service?

slept in a bit, unusual for me, but good, and now a nice breakfast, and off I go after 9. Heading down 15, west on 66 to Delaplane. Should be an easy drive.

and my BIL stopped by late yesterday and took me to dinner, where I got those pics above, and he took one of me.

Sure is a small picture.
Weather out west is still great.
Easter weekend we will be just east of St. Louis. Will your travels get you that far?