We went to our last RV
show this past weekend in Atlanta. I say last because I really don't
think I can take one more. They say RVing is supposed to be
relaxing, what they don't tell you is all the hassle you have to deal
with to get to the relaxing part. The parking, the crowds and the
salespeople you have to put up with.
We at least narrowed
our choice down to three that we really like, I mean I could live in
any of these three when the time comes so if one is not available
when we are ready hopefully another will be. Or we could be right
back at square one. Who knows? Don't get me wrong, all of the RV's
we've looked at have their good points and not so good points. I'm
beginning to see the RV lifestyle is made up of trade offs. Bigger
bedrooms mean more clothes storage which is important. But on the
other hand large living rooms mean you can spread out more. After all
that's where you will be spending most of your awake time, unless you
are outside.
Of course the kitchen
has been discussed more than I want to admit here but I guess I
should. Barb is all about needing more counter space, I keep asking
why and she keeps trying to explain. I still don't see it. But
since some strange woman at the show felt she needed to voice her
opinion about OUR kitchen needs and why the ovens in these things are
never big enough, (what does oven size have to do with counter
space?) I guess I just give up, My dad told me always pick your
battles. Kitchen counters don't seem that important to me.
Now if you're talking
cabinet space in the kitchen, well that's a whole other story. I
don't want to be running out to the basement every time Barb wants to
make chilli or stew to get the big pot that has to live in the
basement because there is no room inside to keep it. So listen up
here, cabinet space is or should be a high priority for storing pots
and pans. Don't forget about the pantry. You don't want to go
loading up the pantry with six months worth of can goods. Here's a
FYI for you, The average weight of a can of lets say green
beans or corn is 16oz. So for every four cans in your pantry you've
added one pound. Weight in a RV can be a dangerous thing so shop
accordingly. Just so you know keep heavy items (like can goods) low
so your weight distribution is as good as possible.
Another important
choice I see is space and storage in the bathroom. First, let's talk
about the shower. I do not want to spend my time in the shower
banging my elbows in a too tiny shower stall. Now storage, every RV
we have been in had a medicine cabinet large enough to handle the
needed items like toothpaste, deodorant, medicine and other common
bathroom cabinet items. Not true for other storage. You still need
space for towels, wash cloth's, toilet paper and cleaning supplies.
Now a lot of these things can find a home in the bedroom closet but
now where do you keep your clothes. You can try under the bed but
that's where you keep your winter clothes and a host of other things
you need to have on hand.
Now don't get me wrong,
there is space in your RV. You just need to learn how to utilize it
to best suit your lifestyle. Also don't forget you have a basement
storage area underneath. Most basements are about 160 cu. ft. of
storage and can hold a bunch of things. So keep that in mind.
Anyway, we have
narrowed our choices down to just a few and still have time to refine
the list or change it completely by the time we are ready to get on
the road. Just keep in mind you have a lot of choices in RV's and
what kind of storage they have. I guess I'd say just think about how
you live now and try to use that as a gauge or how you will live on
the road.
Safe travels and I'll see
you down the road.
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