Old or Older?

[richafranco]

Bill,

Good questions and I have a bunch of bad answers! I don't know about where we'll stay yet, but it will need to be close, if not in the big parks. I'm a photographer(www.richfrancophotography.com) and that's part of the learning curve I'm going through. My stuff isn't usually about the big vistas. but more intimate, so I'm happy really anywhere there's nature. I used to sell at local art shows in years past and I'm thinking this first trip could be the "Stock up on Images" trip. I teach basic computer and digital techniques and I could even do that on the road, I guess.

We'll probably tow the 98 Ford 2wd Expedition I have now, don't have 4wd. Or maybe the '02Vw beetle.

I'll be looking for rallies to attend and I'm not shy!

Thanks again,

Rich&Joyce Franco
--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "pattypape" wrote:
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> Ric,
> Questions to ask yourself.
> Full-time, Part time???
> National , State, County Parks, or mostly private campgrounds. ??? Many are old campgrounds, many have limited length requirements.
> What are your hobbies?? How much stuff?? This may effect the towing decision, Truck, Van, car, Motorcycle, Cargo trailer, tow car dolly etc.
> There is a Bird for everyone find the latest model, in your budget then add 10 to $15K in the first three years.
> Condition, condition, and maintenance records. Purchase from forum members, conscientious owners, then the others.
> Attend a Rally , ask for a volunteer members to take a look at a Bird of your interest, before taking a long trip to see junk....
> Monitor and read the Forums, and ask, ask, ask, questions.
> We travel 5 to 8 months in a 35 footer, 300 HP , and it is great for our needs.
>
> Bill 88 FC Michigan
>
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "richafranco" BigRichPho@ wrote:
> >
> >
> > Ryan,
> >
> > Thanks for the good info. But what is a SP? A longer version maybe?
> > Space and storage will be an issue. I had a friend a few years ago, who
> > lived on a 34' sailboat and I remember him talking about Christmas
> > presents for his wife and 2 teenagers. I came down to what would fit and
> > maybe what they would have to get rid of to make space! I'm sure this is
> > a typical conversation in the RV world.
> >
> > As far as the driving part, I've driven trucks in the past for a living
> > and should pick up the skills pretty quickly, I hope. What about the
> > motor in the front vs. the back debates?
> >
> > Rich
> >
> > http://www.richfrancophotography.com <http://www.richfrancophotography.com>
> >
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Ryan Wright
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > Rich:
> > >
> > > If you're going to live in it, go big. I looked at some SPs and they
> > > are very nice, but for my needs I'm glad I bought a PT-40. This coach
> > > is very livable, even on a long term basis. I wouldn't want to try
> > > living in anything smaller, though - it's still a tiny amount of
> > > living space compared to a house. Next coach I'm going to be looking
> > > for a 42 or 45 footer.
> > >
> > > I haven't found the size to be an issue at all in getting around - I
> > > drive it through little towns and on twisty roads and in busy city
> > > traffic with no problems. The size can be very intimidating if you've
> > > never driven something this big (I hadn't, and was intimidated by it
> > > at first), but after a few trips you'll be handling it like a pro. For
> > > something so huge, it's still very maneuverable.
> > >
> > > Also, I love the cabinet space in this coach. I've got the overhead
> > > bins up front and in back. Storage galore. Seems to me the eighties
> > > coaches have a more "industrial" design with much more storage and
> > > you'll appreciate that if you're living in it. I love the newer models
> > > with the rope lights and mirrors and all of that fancy garbage - every
> > > time I see one I get the urge to upgrade - but when I eventually do
> > > it, I know I'm going to miss all of this extra storage.
> > >
> > > Anyway, that's about the extent of my post: Bigger is Better. Caveman
> > > logic at it's finest.
> > >
> > > -Ryan
> > > '86 PT-40 8V92
> > >
> > >
> > > On Sun, May 17, 2009 at 5:56 PM, richafranco BigRichPho@ wrote:
> > > >
> > > > What's behind my thought process, what little there is left, is to
> > maybe
> > > > rent our home in the Orlando area, we could get 3-4 times what our
> > monthly
> > > > mortgage amount is and travel the country, getting time to visit
> > some of the
> > > > places I've always wanted to photograph. This would accomplish
> > atleast 2
> > > > things. 1. In a year or so the real estate market should
> > improve(down
> > > > atleast 30% here) and if we decided we liked this lifestyle, we
> > could sell
> > > > our home, hopefully back where it was before the crash. 2. I could
> > be out
> > > > harvesting new images for my gallery(http://www.richfrancophotography.com)
> > when the
> > > > economy does start to kick in, rather than waiting to see it go up
> > and then
> > > > try and get out and take photos.
> > > >
> > >
> >
>