The Big Purchase!

I don't know about other people but when Kirby and I get an idea it becomes consuming.  Once we decided to do the RV thing that is all I could think about.  And once we had the truck it became even more consuming.  I did research and research and more research.  I designed so many different spreadsheets to help me compare all the different Fifth Wheels that were available in our area.  And Kirby did all the research on what were good ones and which ones weren't so good.  Every spare moment and even a few stolen ones have been spent looking at floor plans and all the different nuances in the various designs.

We selected a favorite from a dealer that we had come to trust and made an offer.  OK, it was a pretty ridiculous offer but nothing ventured, nothing gained, right?  Well in this case - nothing was gained!  But we did realize that even though we could have bought that bigger better rig, we didn't want to spend that much money on it.  The price was very fair but we just couldn't do it!

So today I left work at noon and we drove the 2 hours north to Myrtle Beach to visit Carolina RV and our new best friend, Daniel.  Daniel had called Kirby about a deal he could make on a smaller unit by a manufacturer that we weren't as sold on but what the heck...let's go take a look at it.

I didn't like it very much.  I had thought that I might but - I just didn't.  That extra 2 feet in something that small really makes a difference.  So, we asked to look at the Avalanche that he had in stock - new 2013, 38 footer.  We hadn't looked at it when we were there a couple of weeks ago for some strange reason.

No, it was not love at first sight.  After looking at so, so many different RV's they almost start to all look alike so you have to zero in on a few details.  This was a manufacturer that Kirby's research indicated is a good builder and someone we could trust.  It has all the latest technology and a great galley.  The best part is that the carpet matches Jake!  Yea!  And we knew from our research that we could not get a better, prettier, larger or better built rig for the money.

We asked Daniel to please go away for a bit and let us talk.  Funny, we really didn't say much to each other.  I think we both knew this was what we wanted to do.  Personally, I just thought that was the way we should do it - "May we please have a moment alone?"  Following an unwritten script!

So, we were sitting outside the office on the porch (this is the south, very casual) talking this over when the owner came out and Kirby went for one more cut in the price.  You rock, Kirby!!  And by golly we got even more money cut off the price and said - OK, let's do this!

We are pretty darned excited but I have to admit, when we were signing on the line I was NOT excited.  I was nervous as hell!

So, stay tuned for delivery and our first overnight!  Yea!! I am so excited!