So, what are you driving?
04/14/2023
Those who know me best are aware I’m a clothes horse, and I take just as much care with my ride. I purchased a 2011 Toyota Tundra (big truck, big engine, big gas bill). It had 48K on it, lots of extras like the big ‘ol winch in the front, tow package with brake controller, bed liner, and had been taken care of extremely well. Of course, it’s indistinguishable from all the other silver trucks in any given parking lot, but I’m not worried about driving it hundreds of miles towing a trailer.
Which brings me to the trailer. I also ordered a Casita trailer a year ago, and I will be dragging it around starting in July. Trailers are expensive! The type I ended up selecting holds it’s value super well. There are 20 year old trailers selling for almost as much as new ones. That’s nuts! The Casita has several styles and floor-plans, and I decided on one that comfortably sleeps three and has a bathroom and shower. I honestly feel this is luxurious compared to the camping I’ve done in the past, but if I find someone to enjoy retirement with, I’d rather have more accommodations than less. “What do you mean I’m supposed to pee in the bushes?” is not how I want to travel.
People have asked me why I didn’t get a larger RV, a smaller trailer, or do a van conversion. The answer is “I made a decision and I’ll see how it goes.”. I started looking at very small trailers like the Timberleaf Kestrel, Flagstaff E-Pro, and Backpacker 2. These are all great, and more maneuverable than what I ended up with. But I decided if I was sitting somewhere enjoying myself and it got a little windy, or maybe started to rain I’d have to climb into my bed. Something that small doesn’t have space for staying upright or even sitting comfortably when inside. If the outside is the least bit inhospitable you’re on your mattress. For me, that wasn’t going to work. I want to be able to wait out some wind or inclement weather without sleeping or leaving.
So if you have input on vehicles or trailers, be gentle with me. It’s too late to change what I have. I may change it in the future, but this is what I’ve got.