I'll head over to the fishing forum later myself..... ;D
Back to me and my wanabee newbee status:
I have plenty of time to decide what to buy as I have several years before retirement, but that's not gonna stop me from thinking about it......
I thought that after I had read sites like this, talked to actual users, and read other sites on the web, that I would have a better understanding of what direction in RVing I'd want to go.? But, it seems the more I read, the more I learn about this field......the more I know, I don't know.
About us:
We do NOT plan on being a full timers (without fixed home).? I still want to maintain a home in my current town.? I DO contemplate about being out for months at a time.? It will be my wife and myself as we are empty nesters without grandkids (so far).? We are both in excellent health.? I enjoy hiking and backpacking and imagine I'd be away from camp for days on end.? One of my fantasies is to thru-hike the Appalachian Trial.? I LOVE nature and want to see as much of it as I can while I still have strong legs.
Now my thoughts/ramblings:
At first the 5ers seemed like the best fit, but then I wondered how practical it is to be using a 3/4+ diesel truck for sightseeing (we don't own a truck).? We do plan to see a lot of the country and I'd anticipated a lot of side driving.? Then there is the Class A and Cs to look at.? They solve the driving issue, once at site, as we could pull a car we currently have.? Economically it seems the motorhomes are much more expensive to purchase, operate, and maintain.
The "As" seem to be the way to go if you know for sure you are going to stick with it, but I'm thinking that might not be the best place to start for a newbee like myself.? Maybe a used "C" might not be a bad idea for a newbee with the idea of upgrading should you love the experience as much as you think you are.? The more I think about the options, the more I confuse myself.
Please feel free to add your thoughts to this thread as to what you think is the way to start.