Hi there! My name is Rebecca and I live in the great state of Texas. My little family really liked to camp a lot (once upon a time) but once our third child was born and Mother in law moved in it got harder and harder to do. We've recently tried a couple trips and let me tell you that sticking 6 people in a van with all the *stuff* you need for camping ain't easy! We've been saving up for a small RV but I'm thinking a teardrop might just do the trick.
I really like the idea of the galley kitchen. For me, having a camp kitchen as easy to set up as lifting a hatch sounds marvelous. We could load the interior of the TD with our tents, air mattresses and chairs. I'm so excited about the possiblities! Getting ready for a camping trip and coming back from one would be a whole lot easier too, just have to restock and make note of items that might need repair/cleaning.
I also am originally from Florida, and we don't go home much because it's so expensive to travel (hotel, gas, eating out). We don't camp along the way either because it's a hassle to pack everything we need, plus six people for a two week trip in a mini-van.
My husband and I talked about it, and we are going to build one. We'll still need our tents, but this will help up haul all our stuff, give us a convenient place to cook and at least give comfortable nights sleep to two family members:-)
I'll poke my nose around for tips, and I'll pipe up with questions. We really don't need a fancy one, so it shouldn't be too hard for me. I'll see ya'll around.