I'm not sure when Hubby and I first started the conversation of buying an R.V. I know that for awhile we had both looked at how to get me out on the road with him for his adventures. He's got a pretty good gig in terms of being able to work 'where ever there is WiFi" but traveling on his own gets a bit lonely.
The side car is a fun way to see the country but it's not necessarily the most practical way to travel for longer range adventures. We could tow it with my car, but then what? Hotels could work but not really ideal (cost, availability, meals while on the road). And while I rather like the idea of camping, the traditional tent approach conflicts with my princess ways (indoor plumbing is a must!) and some legitimate health issues (my rheumatoid arthritis is stable but let's not push it by having me sleep on a cot). ....well, it just seemed like we should look into getting an RV.
And so in typical Chang fashion, once we'd thought it through, we didn't take long to put the plan into action. A few weeks ago we purchased this 2006 Jayco Escapade RV. She's a 25 feet long Class C RV with about 20k miles. The price point fit out budget and it all just felt right!
Her name is Umarang, or Uma for short. As Thing 1 explained "she's like a boomerang, she'll make sure the URAL makes it back home".
This morning we headed out on our first real adventure (we'd done a couple short test trips, first at a KOA near where we bought it, and 2nd was with Hubby and Thing 1 at the state park located not far from our house).
The NRA's Whittington Center...
we didn't stop and fire off a few rounds, we just changed drivers....
Another couple hours on the road, and we found ourselves here....
The Angel Fire RV resort...
Let the fun begin....
So in answer to the opening question: RV there yet?
Yes, I believe we are, and I'm feeling pretty confident that this first trip is just the beginning of a whole new set of adventures for the Chang Gang!*
*well, minus the Things, it's Fall Break from school, but not from their respective jobs as courtesy clerks at local grocery stores!
3 comments:
I know quite a few that decided to hit the road full time. The hardest part is usually finding a job that allows them to work from anywhere. That park looks like a pretty nice way to spend a long weekend!
What fun! Enjoy your vacation and keep sharing your stories....the possibilities are certainly endless.
Looks like you have the camp ground all to yourselves.
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