The wife and I have been playing with the idea of full-timing for a couple of years. We've come full circle from full-time to snowbird to 55+ RV Resort to 55+ communities back to full-time RVers.
We think this is the right move for us. Pretty much throughout our 34 years together we've road tripped by car, popup, 24' 5er or motorcycle. One common theme was that we always wished we had time to really explore the places we've been. Looks like we're getting to make that a reality.
On Friday we finalized the purchase of a 2016 Grand Design Reflection 317RST. We stumbled onto a great deal on this hold over model. Last week we just went to a dealer to 'look around' and saw it. The floor plan works well for us and we feel is better than the 318 - for us. It was already clearance priced so when the salesman came over I asked if there was any more wiggle room. He said he'd go look at the book. I figured he'd come back with another $500 or some such. He returned saying they'd knock off another $8k. So, it was time to move. As this is a forum for sharing information, I will share my deal. List price = $56,950. Clearance price = $48,376. Purchase price = $40,376
Specs on the trailer:
35' long
10k empty
14k gross
50 amp service
Optional 12 cu. ft. refrigerator
Has Nautilus valves, not Kantleak
We're very excited and anxious to start the adventure. I want to take a second to thank people on this forum who've shared stories and experience. It was very helpful in deciding if full-time RVing is for us.
We think this is the right move for us. Pretty much throughout our 34 years together we've road tripped by car, popup, 24' 5er or motorcycle. One common theme was that we always wished we had time to really explore the places we've been. Looks like we're getting to make that a reality.
On Friday we finalized the purchase of a 2016 Grand Design Reflection 317RST. We stumbled onto a great deal on this hold over model. Last week we just went to a dealer to 'look around' and saw it. The floor plan works well for us and we feel is better than the 318 - for us. It was already clearance priced so when the salesman came over I asked if there was any more wiggle room. He said he'd go look at the book. I figured he'd come back with another $500 or some such. He returned saying they'd knock off another $8k. So, it was time to move. As this is a forum for sharing information, I will share my deal. List price = $56,950. Clearance price = $48,376. Purchase price = $40,376
Specs on the trailer:
35' long
10k empty
14k gross
50 amp service
Optional 12 cu. ft. refrigerator
Has Nautilus valves, not Kantleak
We're very excited and anxious to start the adventure. I want to take a second to thank people on this forum who've shared stories and experience. It was very helpful in deciding if full-time RVing is for us.
