It’s a new year - time for a new rig?
Yes, by golly, 2024 just might be the year we get a new ride. Maybe. Possibly. But first, there’s a whole lot of shopping to do.
As much as we appreciate our 23-foot Thor Gemini, we also have a wandering eye. We routinely talk about the pros and cons of trying something different, a rolling roof that’s slightly larger. Something that gets better mileage and is easier to service and won’t cost six figures. Those are some lofty goals, but you have to start somewhere.
Perhaps you’re going through the same RV mind games. If so, you’ll have plenty of chances to start shopping at the regional RV shows that ramp up in January and February in the Pacific Northwest.
In the Inland Northwest, the National RV Show kicks off things Jan. 11-15 at the Spokane Convention Center. The following week, Jan. 18-21, the Spokane RV Show is at Spokane County Fair and Expo Center.
If you’re looking for an excuse to get out of town, Boise and Seattle have big shows in January and February. In Boise, you have the Idaho RV Super Show and Sale Jan. 11-15 at Expo Idaho. The following month, the Seattle RV Show, the region’s largest RV sales event, fills the Lumen Field Event Center Feb. 15-18.
What’s our plan? As usual, it’s evolving, ever-changing and never ending.
As much as we like the idea of a trailer – we were pretty smitten by the InTech Terra Rover and have always admired the look of the iconic Airstream – getting a pull-behind means we’d need to make two purchases: a tow vehicle and a trailer.
This is a big deal for the Going Mobile team because we’re incredibly conservative when it comes to buying new vehicles. We’re among the annoying few who buy new and drive it until the odometer hits 300K. (Slight exaggeration, but we’re currently driving a 2004 Camry with 100,000-plus on it.)
So recently, we’ve considered going in a completely different direction. Leslie has lately been advocating for a “small” Class A instead. Something with a king bed, perhaps, and more storage space. A bigger kitchen would be much appreciated. A friend is selling her 2021 Thor A.C.E., and it’s a beauty.
John, the person who would be driving this 30-footer, isn’t thrilled by the.prospect, however. Too big, he says.
What about a van? The offerings continue to pick up speed, and we admire the gorgeous Leisure Wonder, but its price tag is just shy of $200K. Honey, please pick up a lottery ticket!
And if we’re honest, we like the feel of the rig we already have. It would be nice if it was just a little bit bigger, with more towing capacity, better off-the-grid battery power, and all-wheel drive. That dream vehicle is out there -- we can feel it.
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