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[Caroljv123]

Hi LadyDi! Just checked and we are still on track to receive our rig in March but possibly as late as April. This journey began last March believe it or not when we made the decision to actually buy one. So take your time to decide. Right now—it is of course still way early, I have no regrets. Still hearing great things about the Jayco Greyhawk in general (we ordered a Jayco Greyhawk Prestige 31P). I am just wildly impatient at this point. Dying to have it delivered so I can learn how to use it stem to stern and make certain all the kinks are fully worked out so we can make all the trips we have tentatively planned this summer. I watch YouTube channels about RV life. One great couple to watch is The RV Odd Couple. They are full time RVers but what I love about them is they tell you the good, the bad and the ugly too. They are really honest and informative. Today I just watched one about embarrassing things RVers will not tell you and frankly I have watched tons of videos and they are right, NO ONE mentioned these things! And for me anyway— these were “good to know”! REALLY good to know! So just equip yourself with knowledge before you pull the trigger. We went from thinking we’d buy a class B to a B+ to almost pulling a trigger on a class A and ended up buying a class C. Two reasons for that. I really wanted the sleeping capacity. The Jayco we ordered sleeps 10. Lots of room for the grandbabies while they still want to travel with us. When they don’t, good indoor storage. Secondly, I just felt less daunted about driving it. I know it was more psychological than anything as class A’s are a dream to drive—but I had to be able to drive the rig alone if I wanted to and just did not feel comfortable doing that in a class A at this juncture.
Anyway—that’s a bit more of our story. We will be weekenders. In a few years taking more extended trips when my husband retires. Looking forward to hear how your story goes! ?

 

[Doberlady887]

Are you say’in WE are expected to drive these large vehicles.
That's why we have husbands! Ba ha ha ha !
Seriously I could learn and maybe help with some driving in between my naps.
Thanks for the tip on RV Odd Couple!
Will have to see if thats on our Spectrum cable network.

 

[Caroljv123]

????? Oh I was NOT going to be totally reliant on the hubster. Especially since he isn’t retired from his civilian job yet! No way! I feel you though! ? I am even going to do the sewer duties! And trust me, I am NOT usually that kinda gal, but I want to be able to travel for my books/art even if I need to go without him so roll up my sleeves I must!! ?

 

[Doberlady887]

????? Oh I was NOT going to be totally reliant on the hubster. Especially since he isn’t retired from his civilian job yet! No way! I feel you though! ? I am even going to do the sewer duties! And trust me, I am NOT usually that kinda gal, but I want to be able to travel for my books/art even if I need to go without him so roll up my sleeves I must!! ?

NO WAY!!!
Your gonna clean the brown tank or is it called the black tank??
Either way that tank is not a colorful job but you have grit!
FYI- this is just a gut feeling but.....
do not tell hubster about your tank aspirations or he will have many backaches when it comes to this job.

 

[Caroljv123]

Dear one I am an Army wife-he retired after 32 years. You have NO IDEA the CRAP I’ve had to go through! Now I will admit, these days I am WAY out of practice to the “nasty” things in life thank God. However it was our deal when I talked him into getting this rig. I am way pampered these days but I will do my duty with the rig especially since I want to sometimes travel alone or with my my daughter-in-law/daughter/etc. But I’ll also have a good roadside plan. I’m not THAT gritty! ? Not any more!

 

[AbdRahim]

Can't believe I missed you all. Welcome.

Also, if you have never driven a Class A, and you decide that is what you want, I highly recommend RV Driving School. The cost of repairs for one boo boo would more than pay for the instruction. There are a lot of you tube videos on bus driving that I also found helpful. All of the studying and preparation I did was for a 40-45 ft coach. When I first drove the 37 ft that I purchased it was a breeze. There is a learning curve, but so there is with everything new.