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I would say
1. Purchase: F350, Ext Cab, 4x4, diesel, long-bed, 6-spd
2. 40-ft 5th wheel RV and travel with the wife
3. Pay cash for Item 1 & 2
4. Go the to work the last day with the truck and camper
5. Clock out and flip the bird lol
1. Purchase: F350, Ext Cab, 4x4, diesel, long-bed, 6-spd
2. 40-ft 5th wheel RV and travel with the wife
3. Pay cash for Item 1 & 2
4. Go the to work the last day with the truck and camper
5. Clock out and flip the bird lol
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Here are my thoughts.
New truck and 40 foot camper would be awesome!! But, it's over $100 grand out of pocket to drive off the lot. Now I add fuel at $3 a gallon and 10 MPG, insurance, lot rental and hook up fees, food and essentials, maintenance for the rig and any other day to day expenses. A year from now (GOD I hope not, just saying) I die. Wife can't use the 60 foot wonder train, has no income, and wants to be near the kids. She sells the truck and trailer for $50 grand, has to use it all to make a down payment on a house, and winds up owing more than she makes to keep the lights on.
My grandfather had this same idea. They had a lot of fun until he passed 3 years later. Now the family is supporting my grandma to make sure she keeps her home and her sense of independancy.
If it were me I would: Buy a trailer at the lake ($25,000), but a used SD ($15,000) and a used 20 foot travel trailer ($5000) to take a trip 3 or 4 times a year. At least that way you would have a home base to return to and have family over, have a place for the wife to call home and a toy for you both to share in your golden years.
No matter what you choose, and I'm positive I speak for EVERYONE here on the forums, I wish you good luck and a long, cancer free retirement with your wife. Post some pics and let us know how you're doing.
New truck and 40 foot camper would be awesome!! But, it's over $100 grand out of pocket to drive off the lot. Now I add fuel at $3 a gallon and 10 MPG, insurance, lot rental and hook up fees, food and essentials, maintenance for the rig and any other day to day expenses. A year from now (GOD I hope not, just saying) I die. Wife can't use the 60 foot wonder train, has no income, and wants to be near the kids. She sells the truck and trailer for $50 grand, has to use it all to make a down payment on a house, and winds up owing more than she makes to keep the lights on.
My grandfather had this same idea. They had a lot of fun until he passed 3 years later. Now the family is supporting my grandma to make sure she keeps her home and her sense of independancy.
If it were me I would: Buy a trailer at the lake ($25,000), but a used SD ($15,000) and a used 20 foot travel trailer ($5000) to take a trip 3 or 4 times a year. At least that way you would have a home base to return to and have family over, have a place for the wife to call home and a toy for you both to share in your golden years.
No matter what you choose, and I'm positive I speak for EVERYONE here on the forums, I wish you good luck and a long, cancer free retirement with your wife. Post some pics and let us know how you're doing.
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