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Hi folks, I was reading the recent posts and someone mentioned moving into a parkmodel, in one of their favorite spots, when they decided they'd had enough of
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The question is this,  has anyone out there done this?   It does seem like a good  alternative to quitting the lifestyle, at any point.  Is it a mistake to think this way, or do you all think it could be done? 
Many times I've seen the question asked, " What are you going to do when you are done traveling?"  Is this the answer?  Lets hear it.   Dave



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Why sure Dave it can be done...if you have the money and want to buy a Park Model or you might just rent one. It would be based on the cost of doing it I am sure. If you are on a fixed income and can make it happen I would see nothing standing in the way of filling that wish. I myself will just stay in what I have until I can't stay by myself any longer....then it is off to that pack-um and Stack-um where we all end up. I have folks living around me now that live in Park Models and some that live in their 5th wheels and they seem to be doing just fine. They don't travel anymore but they are content with where they are and the friends that they have here. Sure beats some retirement home that takes your last penny and sure as heck don't care if you happy or not. Your choice Dave....

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I saw an interesting setup on another web site. They had a deeded lot in Florida with an extra storage building but the interesting thing was that they had a screened sun room that attached to the full length of the 5th wheel. That way they had a lot of extra room and still could unhook it and travel when ever they wanted (presumably in the summer).

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We are planning on doing just that thing.....a park model in New Mexico. Come spring we shall head back in our fiver and find a piece of land for a park model. Keep the fiver and travel just being snowbirds. Both DH and I are missing a place to call home again but will have the best of both worlds in this way. We have full-timed for the past 2 yrs and have decided to just do the snowbird thing.
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Hi again, the wife and I were at an RV park at Pine Island, on the gulf side of Florida, a couple of years ago.  Thats the first place I saw the 5th wheels , travel trailers, and park models all together.  Most of the ones that were permanent had big decks and screened in porches.  It was very apealing, looking at it.  But really, I think we have another ten years or so to be on the road, Lord willing.   When we settle down, the park model might be a good idea.  I just can't imagine giving up the RV lifestyle com-pletely.   More than anything, Speedy, I was thinking it made for good conversation.   I would certainly miss all the new friends that we make in the RV lifestyle.   Did you ever think you would ever meet so many friendly strangers?  Enjoy your winter, wherever you spend it!  Dave

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Once we can not travel we will live in a park model or a stick-build Casita. We will never own a house again. Just way too big, too much collection of stuff, and too much trouble overall. It is possible that we would buy a Casita before we need it - depending on the deal. But for now we are satisfied with out lifestyle.

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Jack Mayer wrote:

Once we can not travel we will live in a park model or a stick-build Casita. We will never own a house again. Just way too big, too much collection of stuff, and too much trouble overall. It is possible that we would buy a Casita before we need it - depending on the deal. But for now we are satisfied with out lifestyle.


Hey Jack, thanks for the comments.   At the risk of sounding dumb, what is a Casita?  Dave




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Casita is Spanish for "little house" something like a park model. I am ready for one and will get out few things that we have out of storage.
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Judy wrote:

Casita is Spanish for "little house" something like a park model. I am ready for one and will get out few things that we have out of storage.
southwestjudy


Okay, now I have a reason for feeling really dumb.  I knew what a Casita was, I guess I thought he was talking about some sort of RV or Park model i wasn't familiar with.  biggrin  Dave




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They also make an RV called a Casita it is a very small towable.
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We have wintered in the same RV park for several winters.  Many of the good friends we have made have now given up RVing and have bought one of several types of park models offered at the park.  If we had to give up RVing I think I would want to do the same...these people still gather with friends in the clubhouse and on their patios rather than hiding in their big houses.  The activities are right at hand without having to make an effort to drive someplace.  After getting along fine for years in 300sq. ft. I really have no interest in taking care of a larger home.

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no Nope, I don't think we would be interested in traditional sticks and bricks again.  This lifestyle is great.  So I guess this is a fairly popular way of slowing it down when the time comes.   When we retired we decided that the maintainance part of a home, painting, cutting grass, cleaning out gutters,  etc. was over.  There's enough to keep busy with, just maintaining a 5th wheel properly.  It's alot like owning a house, just less of it.  I like it, I like it alot.  Thanks for the reply,  Dave

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