My current RV, the Starship, came to me as a trade for real estate. I had given up on having a Prevost after the financial disaster of 04, (my divorce), but I had been looking for a diesel pusher bus. Now after it has been my home for over a year and many miles traveled, I must admit that the gas fired Starship is fine. Slide outs, washer & dryer, and ability to tow your garage with car, makes up for a lot. I always keep looking at other choices I see on the road, and here are a few:
Red Dodge Motorhome - Since the Dodge brothers began building trucks in the 20's, Dodge built some really cool motor homes. Many of these from the 60's and 70's used 440 big block engines with a rv grind cam for greater torque. I have been a Mopar fan for a long time and really like look of these vintage traveling homes.
Military Dry Camper - I spotted this rig out on the sand on Padre Island, a perfect vehicle to go on the barrier islands with miles and miles of sand and surf. These surplus multi fuel military
rigs in either 4 or 6 wheel drive will get out of anywhere! In this application, tarps help provide some protection from the wind blown sand that gets in every crevice that you or your stuff may have.
Alemania - (which means Germany in Spanish). This 64 Mercedes truck is like a Unimog but is a rare model from Germany. Custom fitted by its owner, this rig has been around the world, including travel on a banana freighter between foreign ports. Other than is propensity to occasionally throw up its 6 cylinder diesel engine, what a wonderful 46 year old traveling machine!
In review, guess I will stay with the Starship for a while yet, just wanted to share these other interesting places to live with you! Stay Warm!!!!!
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