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Thread: Pulled the trigger on living in an RV!!

post 1491605881 04-18-2017, 07:57 PM
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Just looking at the pics. So jealous. Dude you are literally living like a rockstar. You have your own frickin' tour bus! Dude, if you can't pull some trim with that thing, there is SERIOUSLY something wrong with you.
post 1491605931 04-18-2017, 07:57 PM
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Bro that looks fukin awesome srs
post 1491606291 04-18-2017, 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted By Ironmanlet⏩
I hate needless speculation about everything being the worst case scenario (which you did here), because that is not realistic.


does **** happen? Yes. Is it going to happen? most likely not.


I get that you want to hate my decision. so be it.
Part of my work is in risk management so when I see a new scenario I automatically look at the worst that can happen and try to mitigate that happening. I suggested you get some additional large vehicle training or hire a qualified driver. I'm covering your ass brah, I think your decision is fine, I just want you to be safe when you're driving that beast down the highway is all.
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post 1491606341 04-18-2017, 08:00 PM
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Pretty sweet. If you do some cosmetic mods to get it from looking like a hill bill mobile to a sex dungeon on wheels then I don't see a problem with pulling hoes back to your pad.
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post 1491606661 04-18-2017, 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted By Bando⏩
Part of my work is in risk management so when I see a new scenario I automatically look at the worst that can happen and try to mitigate that happening. I suggested you get some additional large vehicle training or hire a qualified driver. I'm covering your ass brah, I think your decision is fine, I just want you to be safe when you're driving that beast down the highway is all.
As a CDL holder, I gotta' agree. Not tryin' to hate, but maybe have someone take ya' out for a spin or two. Just to get the finer points down. You don't wanna' smack that thing up. Repairs would cost a fortune. You gotta' keep the beauty lookin' fine for the ladies! Better to be safe than sorry.
post 1491606811 04-18-2017, 08:04 PM
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True Freedom OP. I'm jelly (SRS)

Just think Man, you can drive anywhere and you literally have a house on wheels.
post 1491607021 04-18-2017, 08:07 PM
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Curious...

1) What happens if you're driving it to a new location, cross-country, and the **** breaks down? Your entire house is now on the side of the road - what do you do? You have to get one of those giant trucker-sized tows?

2) Also - if you park it and enjoy your place... what happens after a few months and you decide to leave? You just crank it up without any issues? I could see you sitting in the same spot over a winter... is it going to just start right up?
post 1491607511 04-18-2017, 08:11 PM
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Mirin, Op.

What tailgate are we hitting first this Summer?
post 1491607691 04-18-2017, 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted By derkerkjerk⏩
Curious...

1) What happens if you're driving it to a new location, cross-country, and the **** breaks down? Your entire house is now on the side of the road - what do you do? You have to get one of those giant trucker-sized tows?

2) Also - if you park it and enjoy your place... what happens after a few months and you decide to leave? You just crank it up without any issues? I could see you sitting in the same spot over a winter... is it going to just start right up?
1)I'm sure you could look into a program where you could get service calls done around the country. Most trucking companies utilize such services. I would assume they exist for RV's as well. Think of it like AAA for RV's.

2)During the winter, I'm sure you could plug the RV into an outlet at say......a camping ground, and keep it in good shape during the winter. I would always make sure to move it every week though, just to keep things moving smoothly.

Won't even lie..........when I'm in my rig and driving down the highway, and I see some older couple driving one of these, with their car hitched to the back, I get jelly as phuck.

I guess you just really have to enjoy driving, which I obviously do. So jealous.
post 1491608591 04-18-2017, 08:19 PM
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as far as RV lots go, do you have to pay anything to stay there?
post 1491608601 04-18-2017, 08:19 PM
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OP - that's awesome, man! What kind of furniture & decor are you going with? Black/white & grey themed with some modern furniture would look really great in that "small" space.
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post 1491609191 04-18-2017, 08:23 PM
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Would be a legit way to spend your mid to late 20's then settle in your 30s, just like you say tow a car and have a bike and pick a spot to base out of for 2 weeks and travel the area.

Semi-jelly. You should consider starting an instagram, youtube, and written blog to document your travels and make some gas cash, also take up photography if you have a spare few K to drop on a DSLR tripod and a couple lenses. Good luck opie

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post 1491609231 04-18-2017, 08:23 PM
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I don't know if it's been mentioned or not, but if you're living in it full time you'll want to budget for appliance repairs. The appliances in those are 12v and not meant to be used on a full time basis. My family owned a dealership and I sold these things for like ten years. AMA.
post 1491610181 04-18-2017, 08:30 PM
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Mirin the coach. Diesel pusher is the GOAT.
post 1491610221 04-18-2017, 08:30 PM
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post 1491610581 04-18-2017, 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted By derkerkjerk⏩
Curious...

1) What happens if you're driving it to a new location, cross-country, and the **** breaks down? Your entire house is now on the side of the road - what do you do? You have to get one of those giant trucker-sized tows?

2) Also - if you park it and enjoy your place... what happens after a few months and you decide to leave? You just crank it up without any issues? I could see you sitting in the same spot over a winter... is it going to just start right up?
Valid questions. I doubt an '06 60k RV will break down, but you do have to maintain it. I imagine an oil change alone has gotta be a couple hundred.

RV's are made to sit awhile and start right up. There's a whole checklist you go through before putting it in drive, similar to a pre trip inspection for a CDL trip.
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post 1491611061 04-18-2017, 08:37 PM
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All Op has to do is buy a Trickle Charger for his battery while the RV sits. Keeps it charged while it isn't driving.
post 1491612831 04-18-2017, 08:51 PM
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Better than most apartments I've lived in, srs. Would be fun to redo the inside a bit. Get the boys and take a snowboarding trip to Colorado, hnnnnngg.
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post 1491615221 04-18-2017, 09:11 PM
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Looks pretty awesome to be honest
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post 1491615431 04-18-2017, 09:13 PM
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OP if this thing doesn't have a giant yellow H painted on top within a month of buying it then you need to slap yourself.
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That's awesome man. Good for you.

Well, what I should say is make sure you're saving and investing hard while you're doing this otherwise it's not THAT great, but if you do that's awesome. If you found a work from home job and got satellite wifi and traveled the country for a year, that would be sick.
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perfect for someone under 5'8
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post 1491623121 04-18-2017, 10:19 PM
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Sweet, been planning on going class B myself.
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post 1491623361 04-18-2017, 10:23 PM
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You can save a **** load
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post 1491624581 04-18-2017, 10:38 PM
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Reminds me of people who live in those tiny homes. Both cool ideas but not sure I could do it.
post 1491624861 04-18-2017, 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted By Ironmanlet⏩
real talk. I am scared ****less of driving this thing.



like legit intimidating.


please send for help.
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Originally Posted By Ironmanlet⏩
real talk. I am scared ****less of driving this thing.



like legit intimidating.


please send for help.



but it is insured and I am buying a warranty. I am a grown man. If other grown men can do it. Pretty sure I can do it.
you fly helicopters u cuck, im sure u can manage a large vehicle
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I think this is pretty cool OP eventhough i dont think i could do it myself.

One question though, are you not looking to start a family? I imagine it would be hard to do since theres limited expansion capabilities of those rv's.

My family had an rv for one summer as a kid, one of the most memorable summers of my childhood!
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Originally Posted By MajesticLion⏩
CDL training. Pronto.
I don't know why this keeps getting suggested, it's a single-screw and the wheelbase doesn't look especially long. That, plus the cab-over design and presumably hydraulic disc-brakes should make it plenty easy to drive, unless OP plans on heading straight into the burroughs of NYC. Some CDL schools offer RV training if he feels the need, but if he can learn how to pilot a ****ing helicopter he can operate what amounts to a big pickup truck without blinking an eye.

OP, spend a little time driving it around in less populated areas and parking lots where you can get used to your turning circle and get a feel for your boundries. You'll have it down in no-time, and then you'll be lol'ing at the thought of dropping thousands of dollars to learn how to drive a sleeper-cab and 53ft trailer for no reason.
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