Jake Sharkey
Member
- Joined
- Feb 11, 2007
- Posts
- 5
This is my second post. I asked a question 2 days ago that I probably could have answered myself if I researched it, but I received 10 very nice and helpful answers anyway. Since then I've read a number of posts and discussionson this site and I am so very impressed at how pleasant and helpful everyone is. I have heard that is the way "RV'ers" are. That's so nice -- you made me feel comfortable enough to join.
About me -- I am 53, married with 4 children; two still at home; youngest is 13. I am 2 years away from my first retirement. (It could be my last, as long as I don't get greedy for more "stuff.") I have been interested in RV'ing for many years. The combination of self-sufficiency and freedom appeals to me greatly. After decades of business travel, I dislike hotels and motels and I consider sleeping in my own bed at night a blessing. Now, if you can take that bed and the comforts of home with you...well, what could be better?
I am about one year away from buying my first rig. I have always been a long term planner, but I do make good on my plans when the time is right. I figure having the rig during my last work year will allow me to learn to use it properly through a series of one, two and three night adventures. Then, when I retire, I will be ready for longer, more elaborate journeys.
My wife and I have pretty much settled on the 2007 Forest River Georgetown model 373 as the rig to buy. The fit and finish and mechanical design seems to me to be the highest standard I have seen in that price range. I was stuck for awhile on having a diesel pusher, but have fallen off that for at least our first buy. I am still torn between buying used and new, but I am now leaning pretty much toward new. RV's seem to depreciate pretty significantly in the first 3-4 years, but I'm thinking the added cost would be OK for the peace of mind. Any comments on this choice of starter rig would be welcome, of course.
I also plan to buy a small 4X SUV to tow along, but I will need to learn what the best choice might be. (I understand some vehicles tow better than others, and some are susceptible to damage if towed.)
Anyway, I have a lot to learn and will spend a lot of time going through this great forum site in detail. So, even if I don't post a lot, I will be here, and I just want you to know that I am pleased to be associated with an obviously high quality bunch of folks! Thanks for the opportunity to join. Jake
About me -- I am 53, married with 4 children; two still at home; youngest is 13. I am 2 years away from my first retirement. (It could be my last, as long as I don't get greedy for more "stuff.") I have been interested in RV'ing for many years. The combination of self-sufficiency and freedom appeals to me greatly. After decades of business travel, I dislike hotels and motels and I consider sleeping in my own bed at night a blessing. Now, if you can take that bed and the comforts of home with you...well, what could be better?
I am about one year away from buying my first rig. I have always been a long term planner, but I do make good on my plans when the time is right. I figure having the rig during my last work year will allow me to learn to use it properly through a series of one, two and three night adventures. Then, when I retire, I will be ready for longer, more elaborate journeys.
My wife and I have pretty much settled on the 2007 Forest River Georgetown model 373 as the rig to buy. The fit and finish and mechanical design seems to me to be the highest standard I have seen in that price range. I was stuck for awhile on having a diesel pusher, but have fallen off that for at least our first buy. I am still torn between buying used and new, but I am now leaning pretty much toward new. RV's seem to depreciate pretty significantly in the first 3-4 years, but I'm thinking the added cost would be OK for the peace of mind. Any comments on this choice of starter rig would be welcome, of course.
I also plan to buy a small 4X SUV to tow along, but I will need to learn what the best choice might be. (I understand some vehicles tow better than others, and some are susceptible to damage if towed.)
Anyway, I have a lot to learn and will spend a lot of time going through this great forum site in detail. So, even if I don't post a lot, I will be here, and I just want you to know that I am pleased to be associated with an obviously high quality bunch of folks! Thanks for the opportunity to join. Jake