IAmWoody
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I have been watching videos by Bob for a couple of years, as well as others that have posted similar content. I finally decided to sign up here and move towards living the nomadic lifestyle.
All of my life I have taken care of others and I am now 49 years old and decided to take care of me. I sold one of my motorcycles in 2016 and purchased the ARE MX topper for my regular cab 2013 Silverado 1500 4x4. I did this in preparation for a trip out west after moving our store to our new partner's house, so that he could handle inventory management and shipping. I really enjoyed the month that I spent out west before heading back to Georgia.
I delayed going whole hog on the idea, but it has really been on me lately. While I was younger, I really enjoyed traveling when I would find myself in other countries while serving in the Army, and being outside is where I am happiest.
I had to sell my dual sport motorcycle last spring due to the worsening of my nerve and spinal issues (from my military service). I have purchased an HD Sporster for its lower seat height and i have set it up for mild forest service road access, including finding spark arrestors for the new pipes. I will take off on some camping trips to try it out and minimize the "stuff" that I take. That should segue into either setting up the truck/topper with a livable solution or obtaining a cargo trailer for a build-out.
I recently shopped around for travel trailers and toy haulers that could be towed with my 1/2 ton, but I was not impressed with their build quality or add-ons out-the-door, that would amount to up to 30% additional costs, above the sticker price. This led me to cargo trailers and the decision to join this site.
I look forward to learning more.
-Woody
All of my life I have taken care of others and I am now 49 years old and decided to take care of me. I sold one of my motorcycles in 2016 and purchased the ARE MX topper for my regular cab 2013 Silverado 1500 4x4. I did this in preparation for a trip out west after moving our store to our new partner's house, so that he could handle inventory management and shipping. I really enjoyed the month that I spent out west before heading back to Georgia.
I delayed going whole hog on the idea, but it has really been on me lately. While I was younger, I really enjoyed traveling when I would find myself in other countries while serving in the Army, and being outside is where I am happiest.
I had to sell my dual sport motorcycle last spring due to the worsening of my nerve and spinal issues (from my military service). I have purchased an HD Sporster for its lower seat height and i have set it up for mild forest service road access, including finding spark arrestors for the new pipes. I will take off on some camping trips to try it out and minimize the "stuff" that I take. That should segue into either setting up the truck/topper with a livable solution or obtaining a cargo trailer for a build-out.
I recently shopped around for travel trailers and toy haulers that could be towed with my 1/2 ton, but I was not impressed with their build quality or add-ons out-the-door, that would amount to up to 30% additional costs, above the sticker price. This led me to cargo trailers and the decision to join this site.
I look forward to learning more.
-Woody
