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QuiltyMom
True Blue Farmgirl
50 Posts
Jan
Falls Church
VA
USA
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 Posted - Nov 26 2013 : 1:34:05 PM
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Help me, please! 
My husband and I are seriously thinking about purchasing a trailer and traveling the country with it after he retires. Who knows just exactly when that will be, but I'm thinking in about 5 to 6 years, or so.
I'm also thinking that it would be a wonderful thing to have before then so we can do more family camping without being in a tent.
I've been spending the past weeks pinning away on Pinterest and drooling over the new and vintage trailers of all sorts. I love the vintage ones, but we lack both the know-how and space to do a renovation (we live in a townhouse without a garage) so we'd have to purchase either new or something renovated.
We'd need:
*a bathroom/shower for those times we be off-grid
*a real oven. I have severe food limitations and must cook/bake almost everything I eat.
*sleeping space for 4 in case the kids come with us.
We still have a lot to consider, like getting a new 20' Airstream which would mean purchasing a new car to tow it, but this option is very expensive! (We currently have a Kia Sorrento that can tow 3500 lbs max). Or get something fun like a T@b, which is towable with our current car, but has no oven and has an itty-bitty living space.
For all you Doctor Who fans, I guess we need something like the Tardis - it's bigger in the inside. Heh heh.
See why I need help?
So, where do you start looking for information to start figuring out what is a good option? Can you point me to any websites or other sources so I can get some good advice? I'm not expecting any instant answers, but I'm the type who LOVES to think and plan and dream away, so this journey will be FUN!
And I did put the Glamping book on my Christmas wish list, too.
I've gabbed enough - thank you bunches in advance for any help you can give! |
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Cissik
True Blue Farmgirl
582 Posts
Sylvia
Kent
WA
USA
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Posted - Nov 26 2013 : 2:12:47 PM
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Dang, get the Airstream. My bucket list includes a vintage small Airstream being towed by a red 1956 Ford truck. Can you see it?
Sylvia
Kent, WA
Farm Girl #5389
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QuiltyMom
True Blue Farmgirl
50 Posts
Jan
Falls Church
VA
USA
50 Posts |
Posted - Nov 26 2013 : 3:14:09 PM
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Yes! I can. VERY cool.
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sjmjgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
566 Posts
Stephanie
Mt. Vernon
Iowa
USA
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Posted - Nov 26 2013 : 6:58:22 PM
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I would probably start with looking around at local dealers and just see what you like and don't like in person. A good dealership will help you find a vintage trailer and even point you in the right direction as far as good spots to camp. Maybe even try manufacturer websites? I know there are a lot of fan websites devoted to brands like Airstream. I assume there are sites for other brands, too.
Growing up, my parents took us camping every weekend, spring to fall. We stayed at the same campground and even campsite and made friendships that still last to this day. I hope you have the same kind of experience as we did. It is well worth it. One of my best camping friends' parents had an Airstream. I always loved the way it looked. Good luck!
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