thetruth1983
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This might sound stupid to some but here goes. I just finished my second divorce and i got to keep the house. The housing market where I'm at is still good so I'm looking to sell my house and walk away with 60-70k. At the same time, interest rates are high and my ultimate goal is to build a house. Until then, I need housing once I sell. I won't be ready to build a house for at least another year, possibly 2.
I've thought about paying cash for a travel trailer and the ones I like are around 17k. Parking at a nice resort would be about 500 a month plus utilities. Ultimately, i want to keep costs low and have at least 150k saved up in the next couple years.
I have a fully loaded 2020 overland. Only 16k miles and I plan to keep it until I die. I've seen so many camping videos that I've been considering just forgoing the travel trailer and living in the truck. I work as a firefighter and I work a lot of hours. Minimum 120 hours a week and those are 24 hour shifts. It's not uncommon for me to go work for 8 days straight as I've done it a few times. When I'm at the station, I have access to shower, food, toilets etc. For those 2-3 days that I'm not working, i need a place to sleep. It just doesn't make sense to spend all that money on a trailer plus rent just to use it a couple days a week.
I wanted to know if anyone has any experience with living in a gladiator. Some advice would help. I've thought about getting a camper shell or backseat mattress but the options are overwhelming. Showering can be done at the station or at a gym. Cooking would be done on a small grill i can keep in the bed.
Also, I'm in Texas which means it's hot as fark. Sleeping during the day would be a no go. Our nights are in the 80s so i should be able to manage. If anyone knows of a small AC that I could use at night, that would help. I don't want to keep my engine running all night just to stay cool. Any advice would be appreciated.
I've thought about paying cash for a travel trailer and the ones I like are around 17k. Parking at a nice resort would be about 500 a month plus utilities. Ultimately, i want to keep costs low and have at least 150k saved up in the next couple years.
I have a fully loaded 2020 overland. Only 16k miles and I plan to keep it until I die. I've seen so many camping videos that I've been considering just forgoing the travel trailer and living in the truck. I work as a firefighter and I work a lot of hours. Minimum 120 hours a week and those are 24 hour shifts. It's not uncommon for me to go work for 8 days straight as I've done it a few times. When I'm at the station, I have access to shower, food, toilets etc. For those 2-3 days that I'm not working, i need a place to sleep. It just doesn't make sense to spend all that money on a trailer plus rent just to use it a couple days a week.
I wanted to know if anyone has any experience with living in a gladiator. Some advice would help. I've thought about getting a camper shell or backseat mattress but the options are overwhelming. Showering can be done at the station or at a gym. Cooking would be done on a small grill i can keep in the bed.
Also, I'm in Texas which means it's hot as fark. Sleeping during the day would be a no go. Our nights are in the 80s so i should be able to manage. If anyone knows of a small AC that I could use at night, that would help. I don't want to keep my engine running all night just to stay cool. Any advice would be appreciated.
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