[Foodsman]

Hi Guys,

Every Sunday there is an RV show from LazyDays in Tampa, Florida. Yesterday they were highlighting a couple guys who have been RVing for 20 years and were there to by their 8th motorhome.

They looked at an American Eagle for $800,000.00 and settled on a Forest River Charleston for around $360,000.00. No comparison in quality they just liked the floorplan of the Charleston better which we all know is critical to the purchase and livability.

They have had a motorhome for 20 years and obviously know what to expect in a coach including the maintenance aspect. They may not do it themselves but it has to be done and are aware of the necessities of it.

I became concerned since I started this thread, trying to understand it all "was I ready for all this motorhome craziness"? One way that this RV show has helped me was the reality that "millions of people RV" and if they can do it, I can do it"!

When you start a thread on Maintenance, what do you talk about? Yah, you guessed it, you talk about Maintenance issues! I got to the point of thinking "I can't do this, I can't plan a trip and then not know if I'll make it without some major breakdown"!

You guys have taught me that things can and do go wrong and the many things you need to keep an eye on. But guess what... You guys still have your coaches and care for them and love them like a loose woman on a holiday!

Its like anything else isn't it, it requires our time and our attention, just like anything else in our lives that is worthwhile. A million plus RVer's can't be wrong!

I've learned something from you guys maybe the most important of all. Love your coach and love what you do with your coach and you'll be just fine!!!

Thanks for that guys, it's all the good stuff,

Harry