We're gonna give up the ghost.

[Zhanna]

We haven't taken the TT out since last November. But we still managed to do lots of work on it this year and spend more than $3,000!

Ken says after the trip this weekend, we're putting it up for sale. And he doesn't know if we'll get another one or not. I think I might cry!

You guys have all been so great! So much info and help and fun! Surely I can talk him into keeping it or getting another one?

[purduepete97]

We all go through seasons. Hopefully camping "season" will come around again soon for your family.
PurduePete

[raspivey]

Every time I see an old trailer just sitting in disrepair, I always say that if it got to where I didn't use mine anymore I'd sell it before I let it get to that point. I'd rather let it go than let it sit. Where's the last (well..hopefully not) trip gonna be?

[comfun1]

I used to have a nice fifth wheel, it set for three years. Everytime I mowed around it I felt sad. Finally sold it. Decided since no one but me wanted to go camping I would buy a small Toyota motor home. As soon as I bought it my wife decided to go camping with me. I sold the little motor home bought a new toyhauler. After two years we bought a larger toyhauler. You just never know what the future will bring.

[Zhanna]

Originally Posted by raspivey

Every time I see an old trailer just sitting in disrepair, I always say that if it got to where I didn't use mine anymore I'd sell it before I let it get to that point. I'd rather let it go than let it sit. Where's the last (well..hopefully not) trip gonna be?

The Texas Renaissance Festival. Maybe! Ken called a while ago and said he had a meeting on Friday. UGH!

We'll get there eventually.

We originally bought the TT to escape from hurricanes, after hurricane Ike, six years ago! The boy hates the TT. The dog hates the TT. Trying to get the family together for a family vacation is almost impossible these days, as the boy is now a junior in college.

Maybe some day we'll get another one . . .

[BamaBob]

Originally Posted by Zhanna

The Texas Renaissance Festival. Maybe! Ken called a while ago and said he had a meeting on Friday. UGH!

We'll get there eventually.

We originally bought the TT to escape from hurricanes, after hurricane Ike, six years ago! The boy hates the TT. The dog hates the TT. Trying to get the family together for a family vacation is almost impossible these days, as the boy is now a junior in college.

Maybe some day we'll get another one . . .

We sorta went through that phase as well...Kids both in High school and RVing was what the "Uncool" kids did. Fine, we started pawning them off on other parents for weekend sleepovers and we would go out by ourselves for a Friday-Sunday trip to campgrounds nearby.

Now they are both in college and self maintaining which is *Fine* because now the wife and I can continue to camp and enjoy *OUR* RV lifestyle...funny how RVing is just as fun - maybe moreso - when it is just the two of us! Ya'll ought to try it!

[raspivey]

Originally Posted by Zhanna

The Texas Renaissance Festival. Maybe! Ken called a while ago and said he had a meeting on Friday. UGH!

We'll be up there Friday and Saturday night too. Might run into you!

[SKnight]

Originally Posted by Zhanna

The Texas Renaissance Festival. Maybe! Ken called a while ago and said he had a meeting on Friday. UGH!

We'll get there eventually.

We originally bought the TT to escape from hurricanes, after hurricane Ike, six years ago! The boy hates the TT. The dog hates the TT. Trying to get the family together for a family vacation is almost impossible these days, as the boy is now a junior in college.

Maybe some day we'll get another one . . .

Welcome to older kids.

My TT sat, it was used for a week in 2008, a week in 2010 (With much grumbling until the kids were told that the only was Disney World was going to happen was in the camper.) one four day trip in 2009. That was reality since 2006.

I nearly sold it several times, but I just kept it up and ready. Then I traded it for my 5er and now they have an option. Go camping or stay at the house and tend to the zoo. Thus far they tend to the zoo.

I feel the desire for family trips, but they're old enough that if they want to stay I'm not dragging them with me.

Good luck with whatever you decide!

[Zhanna]

Thanks all.

Ken has to work this weekend, so we will not be going to the ren fest.

Anybody wanna buy our trailer?

[Paradise115]

I did the same thing way back in the 70's. Bought small Shasta and it sat and sat and sat. Now I am back into it after 40 years and a second wife. She doesn't love it like I do but she goes along and seems to be enjoying herself more each time. Heck if she hated it I'd go by myself.

BTW I was in San Marcos for 3 weeks back in 1979. It was great! Went tubing down the San Marcos every day. I even got a real Texas cow pie mounted on a cut out of the state. Our hosts gave it to me and it still hangs on my office wall. All the people were so nice and friendly. Just some great memories of your state.

[RANGERBOB]

We decided to remodel our downstairs bathroom in August. Had to give up,camping. Due to complications it's almost November and I 'm still at it. Have. Your husband remodel something in your house ---He'll want to buy a new unit and hit the road!!

[mud yapster]

I had a TT for 16 yrs and used it and when no one wanted to go me and the dog went. Now I have a new toy hauler and I'm doing the same except me and the dog take our side by side with us now. LOL I think I almost have the bugs out of this new thing so my dog will like it even more while I drink my coffee and watch the news on one of 3 TV's unlike last weekend with no new genny working. Fixed it tonight so we gone again. LOL oh the dog said thanks she was cold last weekend without the fireplace running. No genny no fireplace doggy and no coffee for dad.

[B and B]

LoL. We are heading out tomorrow and the Dog insisted the fireplace must be working. The DW (second marriage for both of us) loves travelling and getting away. We have no plans to stop till the snow is inches deep. We have a park model that is close to home we get out too during the week, spend many days and dinners there and then return home for work. I wish and hope the OP finds the best solution for them.

[mud yapster]

I do also. I have some land so the dog and I move to the other side of the land and camp and make a fire and ride in the toy. LOL Home away from home and still have fun at home. If the natives get roudy we move it farther away down the road. LOL

[BigJohnD]

I can only hope my kids keep up their love for camping. Being we're camperless to some degree now, all I get is "Dad, when can we buy another motorhome", "Dad, lets at least go in the red trailer". They ALWAYS want to go. My wife's the same way. We're in a weird situation for us now. Just sold boat, camper is almost sold, no home to call our own at the moment. Nothing but a few vehicles and that cargo trailer. Nice to owe nothing, stinks to have nothing.

[RamblerGuy]

Originally Posted by BigJohnD

I can only hope my kids keep up their love for camping. Being we're camperless to some degree now, all I get is "Dad, when can we buy another motorhome", "Dad, lets at least go in the red trailer". They ALWAYS want to go. My wife's the same way. We're in a weird situation for us now. Just sold boat, camper is almost sold, no home to call our own at the moment. Nothing but a few vehicles and that cargo trailer. Nice to owe nothing, stinks to have nothing.

Owing nothing is the best path to get away from having nothing! Owing too much is a downhill path to having nothing. Hang in there and enjoy camping any way you can if your wife and kids like it.

[BigJohnD]

Well said.