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Wishing you a terrific adventure! It certainly sounds promising.
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I've been looking at those vans myself.
Huge price variations from place to place. Keep this thread alive with pictures, it's a great plan! |
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Thanks to all for your encouragement. Fortunately my diabetes treatment for less than two weeks has been nothing short of miraculous through diligence on my part. My doctor concurred. My blood sugar level has dropped from 397 on 7/30 to a pretty stable 114-140. Unfortunately, lack of funds is going to push back my purchase of the camper van. Fortunately, I've begun writing my book and will drive around in my CRV to do site visits. I'm also working on research. So, it's not all good, but certainly mostly good. I'm sleeping well and my mental outlook has never been better....
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Keep your eyes on rvtrader.com over the next 6 mo. So many people bought RV's over the past few years, and winter is coming up. You might find yourself a good deal.
I did a similar thing 6 years ago, took 6mo. to travel in an RV from coast to coast. Alone, my guitar, my kindle and my RV. I spent the 6mo. prior to leaving, planning for the trip. Spreadsheets of RV parks and National Parks. If you choose to do the RV thing, try to plan as far in advance as possible. It won't be perfect but it will at least give you some structure. Make reservations. Walmart lots are sometimes an option in an emergency. Unless you are good with mechanicals (I am not) consider some sort of road coverage warranty. There are numerous options. You've got me thinking about this again. I'm 67. Maybe I can rent my place right outside of NYC on the boardwalk in Long Beach from April to October of 2023....that should cover fixed bills...my National Park Access pass is still valid....Uh oh.... Personally I'd look for a well used Winnebago View or Itasca Navion with lowish mileage. I'd have it thoroughly checked by a good mechanic before I bought it......
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So maybe rent an RV at times when the RV experience itself is wanted? When I was younger a small pop up tent trailer was nice, affordable and towable with a small car. I make notes on-site with cell phone video or pen and paper, and do the writing at home. Cheers.
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I'd go with the regular Solis to get the bathroom facilities the Pocket doesn't have.
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I've gone back and forth and ultimately the less expensive price tag and shorter footprint won out over the longer Solis with better toilet facilities. However, once I'm ready and able to purchase, that could change...
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