SkyeWolf said:
At the very beginning of my journey and need to purchase a vehicle so I'm open to suggestions. I have ruled out living in a car but all other suggestions are welcome. Also just in case, any other cancer survivors out there? How do you manage the whole medical care thing? You travel between appointments and come to home base for your checkups and meds or can you find care and meds on the road? Or am I just being unrealistic?
Sounds like you're on the right track SkyeWolf. You might try talking with your Dr's office, to see if they can refer you to other Drs in the areas you're thinking about visiting, as well as checking with your insurance. Guess you'd also need to keep good copies of all medical records with you as you go, and keep your travel schedule moderate.
I like your choice of vehicles - you don't want to give up all comforts. If you can set it up to boondock or dry camp for days or a week at a time, then visit a regular campground to empty your waste tanks, refill fresh water & food, take long hot showers or baths, then head out again, you can keep costs way down.
Cats will be fine, probably the easiest critters to road trip with. Get a couple of harnesses so they don't get away when you're in the wilds.
It's been 8 years since my last cancer surgery, and at this point it's looking good. My blood tests are now down to 1x/year. But I'm not full-timing, so I can't really advise there. My opinions are based on what I've read here mostly, as I've come to regard this forum as rather unique among RV related sites.
Is it feasible for you to pick one area/region first, to get your feet wet and break in the new lifestyle?
DaveM.
