I think you people are on to something!

milkman5306 · 07-23-2016, 11:10 PM

All in about 2 weeks time I found a used camper (Cherokee 28dd) bought her and took her home. Changed all axel bearings put on new brakes and hit the road headed West for the very first time.
As I was traveling to get the camper the wife started calling and booking campgrounds. We have been on the road for over a week and have atleast one more week to go before we need to be home. We are learning on the fly but having the time of our lives and I think we have stumbled across a new hobby. Can't believe I was 41 before discovering what fun traveling with the family and a camper can be.

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rmac04401 · 07-23-2016, 11:15 PM

Welcome to the addiction!!!!

PSUFan1 · 07-24-2016, 05:23 PM

Great photos. Where were they taken? Welcome aboard.

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**ependydad** · 07-25-2016, 09:45 AM

Heh, careful- you might find yourself living in that camper with the family and the trip never ending... btdt.

BiigDaddy · 07-25-2016, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by DisDad01

Great photos. Where were they taken? Welcome aboard.

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bpadamson · 07-25-2016, 01:02 PM

Welcome!

stantyszka · 07-25-2016, 01:08 PM

Yeah I was 40 when we bought our camper. In a year and a half we have taken 16 trips. Addicted? Why certainly! My wife who is more of a Marriott type of gal, has really gotten into it. Our 10 year old son thinks we have the coolest vacation home because it can go just about anywhere we want to go. Lots of memories are being formed along the way.

Lynlanning · 07-25-2016, 01:16 PM

Welcome! I was 43 and my better half 48 when we bought our first motorhome a few years ago. Love love love being able to go anywhere and have a "vacation house" with us! We even drive it 2 hours to friends and family, park it in the driveway and have a place to sleep where we are out of the way. Here's to many more happy camping years for you and your family!

CaptnJohn · 07-25-2016, 01:36 PM

I was 24 with a young family when I bought the 1st TT. Had many, went through the Class A phase, now 68 and enjoy 5ers best. After 2 years of jungle camping in the 60s tents never entered my mind.

Delco Bobby · 07-25-2016, 01:50 PM

At first glance i thought you had the moose hitched to the trailer. Moose power?

Epat · 07-25-2016, 02:02 PM

Also a late starter, but I'm having fun playing catch up.

Buck1032 · 07-25-2016, 02:11 PM

We were 46 years old with a 6 year old son when we bought our first (and only) camper. We are looking to upgrade to a 5th wheel in the future. But for now we take as many trips with our TT as time/work allows.

Hector517 · 07-25-2016, 02:29 PM

I think I'd prefer buffalo power, more torque.

spock123 · 07-25-2016, 02:53 PM

Oh lord I hate to think that far back, DW said I was 62 when I brought the first one, I think something is wrong with her arithmetic

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mdstudey · 07-25-2016, 02:56 PM

There is nothing like the freedom of tent camping. But when the body does not like it on the ground anymore (even with air mattress) it was time to get a TT.

I love that moose picture. I really have not been to far east, but the West is the best.

jgourlie · 07-25-2016, 02:58 PM

We just have totally enjoyed the lifestyle with our family and being out camping. Glad you could join us!!

Hector517 · 07-25-2016, 03:14 PM

I purchased my first and only TT at age 56 with no camping or towing experience. It took me an hour to back in my MicroLite the first time. I can do it now in five minutes with one arm tied behind my back, blindfolded, in a horrendous thunderstorm, during the dark of the moon. Practice makes perfect. I can start a roaring campfire with cotton balls, olive oil, and a flint rock thanks to YouTube. I have become more aware of conserving water while camping, and considerate of fellow campers. Most importantly, I have learned to disconnect from electronics and be one with God's creation. This is an addiction from which I don't want to recover. God Bless America.

RoyalFrog2 · 07-25-2016, 07:45 PM

When dating, DH and I did the tent thing. After the first kid,we got a used pop up (the kind where you pulled out each end) then a new pop up, then a used trailer (my dad's Carriage) then a new trailer Prowler we loved and had for 13 years, then another new trailer (2013 Crossroads Cruiser-buyer's remorse) then a bigger TT our 2014 Rockwood Signature Ultra Lite 8315 BSS. Loving it!! see you in Goshen next month!

asquared · 07-25-2016, 08:09 PM

Welcome to your new addiction.... just wait until you start adding all kinds of mods to the trailer only to decide it's time to upgrade to something else... yup been there done that too. Even bought the t shirt (well ok that).

next you need to try camping rallies. They are soo much fun. I'm the same age as you, we started 5 yrs ago when dd was 3 1/2 yrs old. Not sure why I fought dh for so long on doing this. Now I count the work days until the next trip. I also think it was great for our family. Enjoy.

RoyalFrog2 · 07-25-2016, 08:29 PM

Actually DH is a wood worker and cabinet maker by trade so he has made 4-5 "improvements." Yeah, he's salivating for a Cedar Creek but we have to pace ($$) ourselves. We've done 3 rallies so far - loving it - and will be at Goshen next month. See you there!

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