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Muneca53

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Hi y'all!  I've been researching van/mini trailer/ cargo trailer for when I retire in about 6 years. Found cheap living RV on U Tube. Watched a ton of videos. I'm still undecided on which route to go. But go I will. One way or another. I'm trying to prepare and get paid off on most of it before I retire. Not much saved for retirement, like many I suppose. I'm looking forward to the knowledge here!
 
Welcome to the CRVL forums Muneca53! Take advantage of the six years you have before retirement to downsize, pay off bills, and save a nest egg for unexpected expenses on the road. Keep us updated!

To help you learn the ins and outs of these forums, this "Tips, Tricks and Rules" post lists some helpful information to get you started. We look forward to hearing more from you.
 
Welcome to the forum. This is a great place for future-planning. Many of us have yet to be actual vandwellers. I'm making small steps in that direction right now.
 
Thanks for the welcome Travelaround! I'm researching all types, leaning toward a cargo trailer or a van. Lots to learn and lots of decision making.
 
HI and welcome
It is all about how you want to travel. Think hard how you want to live on the road. That makes a monster plus on what vehicle, tow vehicle option etc. on what ya buy and how you roll. Just make sure you know how you want to roll then the purchase the rig that suits that situation best for ya. Everyone travels different and needs diff. things in their life so think of what you need truly and comforts and more and you will end up buying the right rig for ya.
Keep trucking toward retirement and soak up the info that works for you and ask questions you need help on cause a lot of good people on the board to help :)
 
Six years is great time to start planning your new life. Get all your bills paid and then buy a used van, travel trailer, or class c. Take it on your vacations. Then when you retire, you will know what type of vehicle you like. Then you can sell your vacation vehicle and buy your retirement vehicle.

We bought a used van at a high cost. Not the best decision. We can not have a camper in our subdivision so we went for a van. Solo it is great, with two of us, well it is still great for vacations but a little cramped. We may decide on a truck and trailer or a class c, but we are leaning towards a second home in a warmer climate. We are leaving for a week long trip, then my husband will go to the drag races for 4 days, then comes the big trip. We are either going to Alaska, or out west for 2-6 months. We are still experimenting. You will probably do the same. I've read that people can go up and down and up in size. Our needs keep changing. Have fun.
 
After doing a lot of research I got a van. This works for me because there will be only one person living in it. If I had a husband it would probably have to be something larger... a regular RV of some kind.

I decided to get a van instead of a truck/trailer because I want to be able to stop for the night and go to my bed without getting out of the vehicle. You never know what might be lurking outside in some of the dark, lonely places we might end up at late at night.
 
Thanks everyone for the great info! Sorry it took so long for me to reply, I was on a small vacation with my girls to San Antonio. I'm leaning towards a small trailer. Love the idea of a van,but not sure I'm handy enough to do a good build. Research research research!!!
 
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