After last week’s busyness, Tom and Nicolas were ready for a few days off, and both of the boys have semester exams going on this week and next.
We had thought we might take a drive to Quartzite for the giant RV gathering one day this week, but we’re having trouble getting motivated to drive 120 miles each way for an RV flea market.
So, I think we’ll skip Quartzite, and maybe take a drive to Mesa and Apache Junction on Saturday instead.
We’ll probably look at some RVs. We’ve been toying with the idea of replacing the toyhauler with a motorhome next year after Nicolas isn’t travelling with us anymore. Originally we thought we’d keep this RV until Bryce left for college too, but Tom thinks the X-Aire will bring a higher price now than it will 2 years from now.
But . . . what kind of motorhome to get? Diesel pushers are really nice but, as we know from all of our previous research, they are set up for 2 people. The few that have bunks are OK for little kids . . . but not the giant that Bryce is turning into. I do not want him sleeping on a couch every night for 2 years!
Bryce says he’d like a class C again, with the bunk over the cab. Unfortunately, there are not a lot of fulltime-capable class Cs out there. The super Cs are nice, and we REALLY liked the Haulmark toter-home we saw at Barrett-Jackson last week.
It even had my ideal kitchen!
I am so tired of my gas stove, and I would love to have an electric cooktop . . . not that I don’t like cooking on the gas stove, but it is virtually impossible to keep clean!
The thing is, these toter-homes are really heavy duty (meant to be towing enclosed trailers with race cars in them) – more heavy duty than we need – and they have a heavy duty price, too!
So, we’ll visit some RV dealers, and we’ll do our research, and maybe we’ll eventually buy something new (or somewhat new) . . . no telling how long it will take. That’s what really irritates the RV salesmen . . . they all think you are going to buy something TODAY. Well, they don’t know Tom G . . . he does not make spontaneous decisions!
So, that’s what we’re up to this week . . . oh, and enjoying the beautiful above average temperatures here in Phoenix!
OK, we get that Nicolas will be going to college next year. However, it seems impossible that college is only a couple years away for Bryce!!! Man the boys have grown up so fast;o)) Good luck with exams Guys:o))
ReplyDeleteYes, just 2 years between those boys! We started a discussion the other night about what they need to know before they are on their own - it was an enlightening discussion about credit cards and bank accounts and investments . . . and ironing!
DeleteYup, the research is the fun part.... As you look around, take notes and photos of every feature toy like ... When you find a rig that includes ALL of those features, you know you found your Dream RV!
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Yes, the research is fun . . . finding out what's new!
DeleteWe looked and thought about the Jayco Seneca Super C. We ultimately decided (obviously!) to stay with the fiver, but we did like the Seneca more than the Class A's. I can't tell you why, you just have to go with your feeeling of what is right for you. Have fun.
ReplyDeleteWe like the Seneca, too . . . it's definitely a contender!
DeleteBeautiful pictures! My kids keep asking to go back to the desert...Benson especially. It is just SO peaceful out there, isn't it :)?
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the shopping :)!
The desert is prettier than I expected, and very peaceful!
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