I have seriously thought about spending my retirement traveling the country, but the cost of air travel is making me wonder if there are alternatives that don’t necessarily cost as much once every relevant factor is taken into account.
Sure, there are rail lines throughout the country, but they’re not constantly the most ideal solutions if there aren’t stops before you get to your destination. That’s what made me wonder if I should just do all of the driving myself, even if that meant boondocking in a truck camper instead of staying in hotels along the way. I used an RV a little bit back when I was in university because my roommate had one & invited me on a trip when he finally procured it from his parents’ house. However, that was an outdated RV & it showed on the inside with a considerable amount of wear & antiquatedness. Another thing I didn’t love about that outdated RV was how freezing or overheated it would feel depending on the weather outside. It would bake in the afternoon, Summer sun & all of us would freeze in below zero temperatures. He had an a/c that only worked marginally & a space heating system that was insufficient & dangerous at the same time. I know that if I get an RV, I want something up-to-date that interests an effective heating & cooling system. I am not interested in compromising on comfort during my travels because I know the right RV will satisfy my minimal needs. I’m patient until I find the right model with the right features without spending too much currency in the end.