advRN
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Hey everyone! Been lurking around here for some time. I even almost pulled the trigger on a nice 2000 Ford E450 7.3L short bus earlier this year.
Story time...
So I had been looking into doing van or bus life for awhile. My big dreams were to travel out west and live in one of those vehicles while I worked as a travel nurse. I flew down to VA this January to do a buy and drive deal. I had cash in hand on this low miles 7.3L. Heard her running, looked at the rust free frame/body and I was sold. Until I walked inside...I just couldn't see it. I couldn't pull the trigger and see myself living in that for some reason. So I flew both myself and my buddy that went with me back to Ohio. (had quite the drink tab to drown sorrows.) Not sure why but I just couldn't do it.
So what did I do next? I bought a truck. But not just any truck. I bought Ruby; a 2014 F350 SRW Lariat 6.7L Powerstroke. My new, more expensive plan was to then buy a fifth wheel toyhauler and travel out west.
Fast forward six months...I now have a a YUGE truck payment, am in the hole a lot of money and realizing I made a mistake. To get a 5th wheel toy hauler that would put me at least $30k more in the hole. So I'm back to the skoolie idea. I hate being in debt more than I thought I would. I'll be posting soon to get some ideas to see if my new plans are even plausible.
Nice to "meet" everyone!
Story time...
So I had been looking into doing van or bus life for awhile. My big dreams were to travel out west and live in one of those vehicles while I worked as a travel nurse. I flew down to VA this January to do a buy and drive deal. I had cash in hand on this low miles 7.3L. Heard her running, looked at the rust free frame/body and I was sold. Until I walked inside...I just couldn't see it. I couldn't pull the trigger and see myself living in that for some reason. So I flew both myself and my buddy that went with me back to Ohio. (had quite the drink tab to drown sorrows.) Not sure why but I just couldn't do it.
So what did I do next? I bought a truck. But not just any truck. I bought Ruby; a 2014 F350 SRW Lariat 6.7L Powerstroke. My new, more expensive plan was to then buy a fifth wheel toyhauler and travel out west.
Fast forward six months...I now have a a YUGE truck payment, am in the hole a lot of money and realizing I made a mistake. To get a 5th wheel toy hauler that would put me at least $30k more in the hole. So I'm back to the skoolie idea. I hate being in debt more than I thought I would. I'll be posting soon to get some ideas to see if my new plans are even plausible.
Nice to "meet" everyone!
