Our First Camping Trip in Our 28' Class C Motorhome
It Fits Fine in National Forest Service Campground Sites |
Our Southwind 32V with 2 Bikes on the Back in Mazatlan |
Our Southwind with the Permit Sticker on the Windshield |
Also, what if we decided to sell the large Class A motorhome? We would have to first drive it back into Mexico, return to the little booth where they remove the import permit sticker from the windshield, then drive it back north to sell it. It just wasn’t worth the chance. Though we weren’t thinking about selling at the time, who knows when we would change our minds. About seven years ago, we went through the fiasco of selling a motorhome with the 10-year permit sticker left on the windshield. Jon’s name was on that permit, so he is no longer eligible to import any vehicle into Mexico. Not. Worth. It.
Squeezing the Southwind into a National Forest Site |
Barely Room to Open the Bedroom Slide |
Jon Enjoys Barbecuing Hot-dogs Over the Campfire |
Parking at Mom's House--Too big to Park Off-Street |
We Were Impressed with the Quality of this Class C RV |
We've had to get rid of quite a few things to downsize into this RV, but who needs a toaster and a blender in a motorhome anyway? And, really, why did I still have a full-size vacuum cleaner? The hardest things to part with were the propane barbecue and the ladder. They just won't fit in the small outside storage spaces of a Class C motorhome. Maybe it's time for a George Foreman Grill.
Another Garage Sale? Sell More Stuff! |
Another garage sale? We thought we were finished with selling excess stuff! Our son, Bleu, was very helpful with the Craig’s List ads and setting up the impromptu yard sale. This was just another step in simplifying our lives.
We decided the bikes had to go, too. We'd been hauling them and the fancy bike-rack on the Southwind to México and back for three years and only ridden them twice. We tend to walk most of the time, ride the bus when we’re going longer distances, or take a taxi if needed, so it was obvious we didn’t really need bicycles any longer. Taking the bikes off the back makes our new rig feel a lot shorter—much easier around town.
No Bikes on the Back Makes this RV Clean and Compact |
We Were All Smiles When We Purchased Our 2009 Regency |
The Walk-Around Queen Bed Was a Requirement for Us |
Sewer & Water Connections in Smaller Compartments |
When we started moving into the 2009 Regency, we found a few
treasures left behind by the previous owners that generated smiles and laughter.
We discovered we had at least two common loves—our passion for dachshunds as
companions and our enjoyment of wine. These gifts were sure signs that this
Class C RV had found the right new owners.
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Terry, you neglected to mention that our new motorhome has a diesel engine which gets 17 mpg at 55 mph, versus 7+ mpg with our Class A. As we drive around 7,000 miles during our "summer vacation" in Mexico and the Western US each year, this saves us significant money. Our "new" rig is actually a 2009 model, but with only 8,500 miles on the odometer, and has been parked inside its whole life. This Canadian built rig was built with much higher degree of quality workmanship than we have experienced in our three previous motorhomes. Also,much care and thoughtfulness were put into the design of this rig. What a deal for us!
ReplyDeleteYou are right, Jon. The diesel engine is going to be a big plus in our 2400-mile drive home to Sayulita. Driving our motorhome through the US and Mexico is sure more fun than flying--we see and experience so many things along the way. We made a good decision to keep RVing! Thanks for reading my blog article.
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Enjoyed your new RV story. Hope you enjoy it as much as your 32' motorhome. MOM
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mom. So far, we really enjoy it. It takes some adjusting to get used to the smaller living space and storage, but the ease of driving it more than makes up for the lack of space.
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I've enjoyed reading about your adventures! You've given me new ideas about traveling and retiring in Mx! Thanks!!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Ellane, I didn't notice your nice comment until today--sorry. I hope you are enjoying traveling and retiring in Mexico. Let me know if you have any question. Terry
DeleteSo many more natural settings available to you in this smaller RV. Good decision, it's beautiful!
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