Look What Followed Me Home

I've been looking at options for travel for some time as hitching and lifting have become more difficult for me.  I love the charm of my vintage trailer but moving it on a daily or near daily basis is more than I can do.  No matter which way I go there are compromises to make, advantages and disadvantages.  Am I ready to make those compromises?

 1996 RoadTrek 210 Popular

I want a rig that is self-contained and small enough to navigate easily in traffic as I am hoping to make a cross country trip this summer that will take me through major cities.  If it doesn't come oozing with charm, I can infuse some charm as I outfit it and dress it up.  So I have been looking.....

Class B's seem to fit the bill for me at this time.  

I was concerned that it might be to small......Till I got in.  

It is 21 feet long and every single inch is usable from the driver and passenger seat that swivel around to the very back door.  Lolita has 13 feet.... so this is quite a bit longer.

 

The other thing I love about this Road Trek is that it really lives up to its name Versatile

It can be set up with a table in the front or back or both as there are two tables.

There are three rooms...... :)   

The front cabin area has 4 captain seats 

The entire midsection has a drop down floor which easily accommodates a six foot adult and has a vinyl floor and drain in the middle to allow for the shower when the shower curtain is attached to the ceiling snaps.  The

The midsection contains the kitchen...

tiny but sufficient, with a microwave, toaster over and 2 burner stove.

There is air conditioning and a newly rebuilt generator with 2 new batteries.
I also have a portable solar panel that will be helpful to keep the batteries charged when boondocking.

 Opposite the galley kitchen is the bathroom and closet.

 This coach has 2 showers, one inside....one outside.




I'm thinking of using stacking vinyl draws on the step to the right of the marine toilet instead of using this space as a place to hang clothes.  The clothes hamper will ride on top of the potty when driving and on the floor in front of the passenger seat when parked.
 

This is my favorite sleeping arrangement.

I call it a modified twin set up.

It is the king set up in the back with the feet cut out which allows access to two drawers below the beds for shoes.
It is wide where you need the width at your shoulders and hips....narrow at the feet.

The little nightstand shown between the pillows is moveable and can be used anywhere in the cabin for a little extra counter table or in this case a nightstand.




It takes less than one minute to turn this sleeping area back to two couches and a table.  I'm not sure that I'll be needing to change back and forth very often and it will be nice for me to be able to lay down when my back needs a rest.

The thought and engineering that went into the building of these coaches is remarkable.  I still keep finding new little hiding spots and cubbies for storing more gear.

I don't think I will sell Lolita, just yet.  I want to be sure that I will be happy rolling down the road in this new little home.  I have lots to figure out.

If you are interested here is a short  video that shows a Roadtrek similar to mine. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZqdMoXqvXI

LOL, I even learned a few new things watching the video!

Hmmmmmmm.... What shall I call my new Home Sweet Rolling Home.