Future full-timer

[Schwoebs]

Hi All or Y'all,

I will be a full-time nomad in about 10 months.  The idea germinated 4 years ago when I discovered some YouTubers - Nomadic Fanatic and Gone with the Wynns at first, Bob and others later.  2.5 years ago I decided to sell my condo, which took some preparation (de-cluttering).  I did sell it, got out of DEBT (!!) and downsized from a 2-2 condo with 6 closets to a 1-1 apartment with 1 closet.  Although I did not quite realize it only had 1 closet when I rented it... This turned out to be a great method of getting rid of even more junk!  Now I'm in the process of moving into a studio apartment and a 10x10 storage unit.  Methodical, planned, some would say slow downsizing.  I live in Austin, Texas with 1 dog and it will continue to be my home base.  Just not in the summer.

Next steps - work from home IT job and figure out what vehicle.  I am in that middle aged no longer wanting to live the Cubicle Bound Existence crowd.

Sadly, my condo did not net me Earth Roamer money.  I am looking at custom camper vans, used true class B/B+ (Pleasure Way or similar), or as an outlier a truck camper.  Van-wise I'd prefer a Chevy or Ford.  Cannot quite convince myself to go with a Fiat Ducato (err, Promaster) or a Mercedes ($).  Would be great if affordable, decent van converters existed.  Sportsmobile here was more expensive than I would like.

Anyone have experience with DLM - Distributors (haven't them contacted yet) or Morehead Design Lab (they have not answered my e-mail...).

See you on the open road soon, Matt

 

[highdesertranger]

Welcome Schwoebs to the CRVL forums! To help you learn the ins and outs of these forums, this "Tips & Tricks" post lists some helpful information to get you started. We look forward to hearing more from you. highdesertranger

 

[AbuelaLoca]

Welcome Schwoebs! Great start on your downsizing!! Waiting is the hardest part, but if you continue to be methodical, your rig will show up!

 

[Stargazer]

Hi, Schwoebs,

Sounds like a good plan.  My RV home base is near Liberty Hill just north of you; I am currently in Colorado in my PleasureWay, hopefully until October to avoid the awful heat.

If you are looking for Class B's, try Stahmann RVs in Seguin.  That's where I found my Pleasure Way.  PPL Motorhomes usually will have a few, too.  Both of them have good websites with lots of pics and details.

Best wishes in your new venture!

 

[user 37446]

Welcome!  You've already done the real hard part, that's the downsizing. Now to take time to watch YouTube videos on vandwelling and read up on these forums.  There are also Class B specific owners groups like PleasureWay and Roadtrek you can join.

We have several good sub-forums that you should check out on all sorts of topics.

Ask away and we will try to guide or assist!