Taking the plunge

We did it!  We took the plunge and made the investment in the fifth wheel that I've been dreaming about for two years. 


As first time RV buyers three years ago we purchased the RV that we thought would meet our needs, but very quickly it became apparent that we had underestimated what are needs really are.


You see, when you live it an RV for many months at a time your needs are different than what is needed for an occasional weekend getaway, especially if there's more than one of you.


Do we need an RV that is controlled via wi-fi from our phones and the electronic control center?  


Do we need an RV that has a master bedroom, plus options for two other full sized bed?


How about the theater seating, huge TV and fireplace?  


Do we need 30 feet of trailer with....


three slide outs?




No, we probably don't need all that, but we want all that to be comfortable.  

When I'm back in Yellowstone next summer I'll be able to invite the whole gang over for movie nights and potlucks.  Irv and I will be able to comfortably spend winters in Phoenix in a couple years.  Maybe we'll follow one of my other dreams to be in the camper force as a seasonal worker at Disney World.  Maybe we'll take it to Austin one of these years and camp track side at the F1.  Maybe we will just use it for weekend getaways in the mountains.

However we use it, this is my dream.  I worked hard during this lifetime and now I plan to play hard during retirement.  I'm excited and I hope everyone will be excited for me!

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Comments

polcat24 said…
Now I have to learn all about how to do a fifth wheel trailer. I had just gotten comfortable with our bumper pull trailer.
June 4, 2019 at 8:19 AM
Yogi♪♪♪ said…
Yep, you guys definitely need this trailer. I wish you many happy times in the days ahead!!
June 6, 2019 at 10:37 AM
Lady Fi said…
Wow - that trailer is amazing!
June 6, 2019 at 11:11 PM
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