Monticello FL
We’ve been shopping for a new trailer. There. I said it. Sometime in the last couple weeks, we moved past denial and got down to the business of finding a workable solution to the problems we’ve been having with the TrailManor. We’ve been at it for several days, both prowling the lots and searching the ‘Net. As usual, we inched ourselves into a larger and larger unit, saw the absurdity of it all, and came back to earth. With the help of a seasoned RVing friend, we narrowed our choices to trailers with solid reputations for quality and customer service.
We decided we wanted a trailer with bunk beds that could be converted to shelving for our gear. Most bunk areas can be closed off from the rest of the trailer, so we wouldn’t have to live with our stuff all around us. Trailers with this layout include a couch that folds out. This means visiting friends would have a place to sleep and I’d have a place to play my dulcimer. These trailers have a bed that is designed so you can walk around it – no more climbing up a ladder, or over each other. They also have “pass-through” storage that runs under the back and/or front of the trailer. That area would be perfect for all the kayaking and camping gear we’ve been hauling in the truck bed. We decided we really wanted a trailer with a slide-out, which would give us more living space. If we get the financing, and if a dealer takes our current trailer as a trade-in, we could be much more comfortable on the road.
I fully expect to have some maintenance-related expenses at the beginning. I doubt even a new trailer will be bug-free. But, once we get settled in, I’m hoping the money we’ve been putting into maintenance will pay the monthly installment.
By the way, Kelly and I found five more ticks on each other this morning. (I am way too grossed out to give you links for tick pictures – either use your imagination or initiate your own search.) Debbie, our friend from Saver, told us we had two options – make friends with Deet or return to the ‘Burgh. Apparently, ticks are pretty common in the South. The good news: there is no Lyme disease down here. We’ll be instituting several precautions, including long sleeves on walks, light-colored clothing, Off, and regular skin checks. Yuk.
We’ve been shopping for a new trailer. There. I said it. Sometime in the last couple weeks, we moved past denial and got down to the business of finding a workable solution to the problems we’ve been having with the TrailManor. We’ve been at it for several days, both prowling the lots and searching the ‘Net. As usual, we inched ourselves into a larger and larger unit, saw the absurdity of it all, and came back to earth. With the help of a seasoned RVing friend, we narrowed our choices to trailers with solid reputations for quality and customer service.
We decided we wanted a trailer with bunk beds that could be converted to shelving for our gear. Most bunk areas can be closed off from the rest of the trailer, so we wouldn’t have to live with our stuff all around us. Trailers with this layout include a couch that folds out. This means visiting friends would have a place to sleep and I’d have a place to play my dulcimer. These trailers have a bed that is designed so you can walk around it – no more climbing up a ladder, or over each other. They also have “pass-through” storage that runs under the back and/or front of the trailer. That area would be perfect for all the kayaking and camping gear we’ve been hauling in the truck bed. We decided we really wanted a trailer with a slide-out, which would give us more living space. If we get the financing, and if a dealer takes our current trailer as a trade-in, we could be much more comfortable on the road.
I fully expect to have some maintenance-related expenses at the beginning. I doubt even a new trailer will be bug-free. But, once we get settled in, I’m hoping the money we’ve been putting into maintenance will pay the monthly installment.
By the way, Kelly and I found five more ticks on each other this morning. (I am way too grossed out to give you links for tick pictures – either use your imagination or initiate your own search.) Debbie, our friend from Saver, told us we had two options – make friends with Deet or return to the ‘Burgh. Apparently, ticks are pretty common in the South. The good news: there is no Lyme disease down here. We’ll be instituting several precautions, including long sleeves on walks, light-colored clothing, Off, and regular skin checks. Yuk.
I just want to say that you may have ended your angst but you have added to everyone elses by not posting an update for like three weeks now.
ReplyDeleteWhat's going on with you girls? Did some hillbilly make off with you in TN?