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Edit: I should have finished reading the 12 pages before commenting on one from the first page.

TAM,

Three years ago when I started my divorce I borrowed a 5th wheel trailer and F250 from a friend who had three trailers. He was considering selling this one. I lived in it for 6 months and ended up buying both the truck and trailer from my friend at a great "Brother In Law" price. I've also traveled with friends in Motor Coaches. I've seen the benefits of both. But there are some major draw backs to the Motor Coaches that I think having the truck separate overcomes.

The biggest issue is that the motor and drive train are built into the thing. If you ever wanted to upgrade, or if you have issues then the entire thing is in the shop or replaced. Also, you'll end up spending more for the MC for comparable comfort of a trailer.

I love my Alpenlite 29RK. There's more than enough room for me as a single guy. Even if I had a companion, I'd be comfortable in it. My only issue, and why I don't live in it still is I hate going to the laundromat, and I despise grocery shopping. My fridge in the RV will hold a couple of days worth of groceries. I have a deep freeze at my house that allows me to go once or twice a month.

I take my RV to the coast to fish, and I take it with me to the ranch when I hunt. I've debated about taking it to Florida this summer or to see HW1 in Cali. But I need to get a Motor Cycle rack that I can park a bike on the back of the trailer first.

I'm also planning on buying land in the next year or so and building a shop on it right away, with an RV pad/carport attached to it. I can put a Washer and Dryer in it, and a Deep freeze and stay in the RV as long as it takes to build the house.

I know this is rambling, but buying an RV is a hefty investment and it's something you want to hear lots of opinions about before you ignore them all and go with what fits your needs. <G>