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Old 07-08-2018, 05:14 PM   #1
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Hello from central Ct.

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Swmboa and I are mid 50 to 60s and we were wondefing if there are any similarly aged people who have gone the skoolie route. Most of the YouTube videos I have watched show these 20 somethings doing this.
We are worried about the work involved in the conversion at my age. Not so worried about the wifes as her health prevents much help.

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Old 07-08-2018, 06:47 PM   #2
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Old 07-08-2018, 08:49 PM   #3
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Thanks for the replies. Good to here this isnt all millenials.
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Hello all!
Swmboa and I are mid 50 to 60s and we were wondefing if there are any similarly aged people who have gone the skoolie route. Most of the YouTube videos I have watched show these 20 somethings doing this.
We are worried about the work involved in the conversion at my age. Not so worried about the wifes as her health prevents much help.
I'm 50 and my son is 18. Having some experience is probably a good thing.
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