Hi, all :) August 24, 2016, 11:03:52 am Hi, all. As I'm sure you'll be able to tell, I'm a newbie. I've been cruising the archives for hours now (I'm a bit obsessive when I get a bee in my bonnet) and realized from other posters that I should introduce myself and say howdy. I started researching RV living about 2 months ago with an eye to full timing. I'd spent HOURS looking at every brand of Class A out there before finally beginning to ask the right questions: which rigs really were the best made and just how much rig did I actually NEED to cart around? My research path: 1st thing - the whole gas/diesel thing, then just how versatile is something that huge, and do I really NEED a washer/dryer and is all that space I'm haulin' really necessary? And they cost HOW much to repair? Yicks!! That brought me to the Class Cs. Then there's the whole slide vs no slide debate. After many more hours of research, I chose no slide. Wow, did THAT ever cause search issues!! I knew I didn't want to go very old with any of the rigs I was seeing - fiberglass does NOT age well - but finding anything newish with no slide is really tough. So I kept researching while I looked for something that felt like it could be made into a home. Then, two weeks ago I learned about Lazy Daze. An ad for a small one popped up on eBay. It was the 1st I'd seen. The research began anew, with even more obsession than before. Within a day I knew I didn't want any other motorhome! It was obvious the reason I hadn't seen any on any of the sale sites before was because folks hold on to them because they are worth hanging on to. That said a bunch!! But, unfortunately, that one was just too small and a bit too old for my needs. After much debate and reading many posts from RVers, I know I want the 30TB. The one thing that has really been very obvious from the first posts I read, you guys love your rigs and you are a very warm group of people, happy to share your knowledge. And that is every bit as appealing to a newbie as the quality of the rigs! Really glad you guys are here. Sure wish I could afford Vince's 2008 rig, it's a beauty. :/ But I've got to aim a bit older to fit my budget, something in the $25,000 range. If there are any LB owners that might be near the San Francisco peninsula area in their rigs any time in the near future that wouldn't mind giving a tour and having a spot of tea or a cold brew, please hit me up at calnaturegal@yahoo.com Would love to hear any stories you have to share. Thanks for readin'. It's so lovely to have a place to go to obsess about these things; by this point, my poor son hears RV and just groans, my daughter literally starts running the other direction. LOLWarmest regards,ShawnaThe hills, they are a callin'LD30TB owner wanna be
Re: Hi, all :) Reply #1 – August 24, 2016, 11:45:53 am If this helps...In reviewing our options for a new rig, I came up with reasons why we wanted to stay with a Class C:Bed over cab a necessity. (1 sleeps up, 1 down). Soft storage. A feeling of open space.Sheltered from the hot sun while on the road.3 ways to get in and out. (Most Cl A have 1 entry door.)18 inches lower clearance compared to a CL A.Ford Chassis relatively easy to find service for.Easy to drive, park, and back in.All of the above are critical pluses for us and don't override the advantages found in CL A.There are so many options, it really helps to narrow down to certain range of options. Todd
Re: Hi, all :) Reply #2 – August 24, 2016, 12:07:27 pm Hi Shawna,Welcome from one newbie to another! I've been looking at RV's for over 2 years! I kept coming back to LD and finally stayed. It's the perfect rig. I would suggest you do a lot of reading in the forums. There is a whole history of information in the archives. Truly a huge depository of the most detailed and complete information you'll ever find about Lazy Daze.The folks here are the friendliest and most knowledgeable you'll find anywhere. I decided to buy a Lazy Daze in large part because of this forum.Welcome aboard! Good luck in finding your new to you rig! :-) 2 Likes
Re: Hi, all :) Reply #3 – August 25, 2016, 11:56:45 am Quote from: Todd - August 24, 2016, 11:45:53 amThere are so many options, it really helps to narrow down to certain range of options. ToddHi, Ted. I was so overwhelmed in the beginning. You are VERY correct, there are sooo many options to study. Those are some of the exact reasons I ended up going with the Class C, too. I'm a bit nutty when I get interested in something and spend hours and hours researching and reading. (My friends call me the Google Queen, lol) I've totally filled a notebook as I went through this educational evolution. It didn't take me long to realize that, of the high quality makers, LD was the one that kept drawing me back. I didn't like one thing or another about the other good brands, but I like everything I see and everything I've learned with the LD. Wendy and Dave, LD owners that live near me, have offered to let me tour their 26.5, I can't wait to see it! After the dialogue on Vince's post to sell his 2008 30TB (not to mention his excellent pics), I've fixed on that model, now I just have to have patience and wait for one in my price range to come along. Thanks for your response, Ted. Happy camping! ShawnaThe hills, they are a callin'LD30TB owner wanna be 1 Likes
Re: Hi, all :) Reply #4 – August 25, 2016, 12:10:28 pm Quote from: Opuntia - August 24, 2016, 12:07:27 pmI would suggest you do a lot of reading in the forums. There is a whole history of information in the archives. Truly a huge depository of the most detailed and complete information you'll ever find about Lazy Daze.The folks here are the friendliest and most knowledgeable you'll find anywhere. I decided to buy a Lazy Daze in large part because of this forum.Hi, Opuntia,Thank you for the welcome, it's much appreciated. I have lost myself in the archives for at least a few hours every day since joining the forum. It's already been invaluable and I've barely scratched the surface. And I agree 100%, the warmth and friendliness of this group was as much a big draw to the LD as the excellent quality of the LD itself. I have been a small business owner for a very long time, 1st with my husband's company and, for the last decade, my own. I very much appreciate that attention to detail and taking such pride in their work. It's easy to get behind a 'product' that inspires this kind of loyalty. Wishing you good luck in your search for 'the one'. I plan on being FT by 2018, so I'll be right behind you! Take good care, Opuntia. Looking forward to meeting you and others like you in the [hopefully] near future. ShawnaThe hills, they are a callin'LD30TB owner wanna be
Re: Hi, all :) Reply #5 – August 25, 2016, 03:43:19 pm To Todd's list of criteria, I thought of security when I was in my decision process. As a solo woman, if a situation knotted up my stomach, I wanted to be able to just GO (well, I would have to pick up my BigFoot feet, but I could deal with electrical cord repairs on down the road if I was plugged in, which I'm usually not because of the solar setup). I didn't want to have to get out to hook up & go or even go from rig to tow vehicle to get away from something that didn't feel OK. The 30' TB is long, & there are places that would have caused less stress parking a shorter rig & I would have more CCC, but Ldy Lulubelle & I are joined for life at this point--the wait & what I learned from this site during the hunt were worth it. Good luck!Lynne 1 Likes
Re: Hi, all :) Reply #6 – August 25, 2016, 05:07:52 pm Quote from: Lynne Broyles-Greenwood - August 25, 2016, 03:43:19 pmTo Todd's list of criteria, I thought of security when I was in my decision process. LynneYES!!!! I stumbled on one of nomadic's videos (sorry, memory lapse, can't remember his full handle) interviewing three women FTers with focus on safety/security as I was trying to decide between the types of rigs. I was so, so scared of the idea of doing it on my own before hearing their stories. It put trailers and 5th wheels right out of the competition for me, though. I've since seen several stories (of both women and men) and being able to just GO when you feel creeped out is VERY attractive. One even said she felt more safe in her LD RVing full time than she ever did in her bricks and sticks. Thanks for adding that, Lynne.
Re: Hi, all :) Reply #7 – August 25, 2016, 10:26:35 pm I have done some research but really it was just to confirm what I already thought. In 1989 I inherited my dad's 1975 and I remember he always said that there was no comparison between an LD and all the other class-c's. In 1999 I traded up to a 1992 and last April I traded up to a 2004. I can't imagine ever wanting any other brand. The only question has been which model? Lisa 1 Likes
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