Charlie,

We retired in '02, sold the house, the toys, everything that we generally couldn't take with us..... and hit the road.

The idea was to travel and see the USA to determine where we might want to buy/build our "retirement" home. By being in a motorhome, we could spend considerable time in any given area to get a real feel for it.

Well, we've been living full time in the coach for 7 years now, and we're not even close to being ready to give up this lifestyle. The travel experiences we have had and the folks we have met and formed friendships with would never have been duplicated in hotels or condo's. How often do you socialize with your neighbor in a hotel or condo? I've never made a good friend of the guy staying next to me in a hotel.

The experience of the RV lifestyle simply cannot be duplicated. You may not extend your stay as long as we have, but you will always wonder what you missed out on if you don't try it.

Buy the best maintained and best condition bus from a major converter in a floor plan that works for you that you can find. It's a buyers market, so take your time finding just the right one.... you'll know it when you find it!

Good luck in your retirement adventure.

We're having the time of our lives, and enjoying experiences and friendships that few get to realize.