by JunkMan » Mon Mar 14, 2005 9:32 pm
When the wife and I first saw one, we thought they were cute, and would work and look great behind one of our VW's. That was several years ago, and we kind of forgot about them, and picked up a 35' 5th wheel camper, and a slide in pick-up camper, both of which are very comfortable.
But, now that fuel prices have gone over $2.00 per gallon, and the kids are all grown and gone, we really don't need as much space. The td seems like it might be a great way to save a few bucks when we travel, not to mention they are a great conversation starter (not that I would have anything that is out of the ordinary!).
Of course, we will still keep the 5th wheel, there are times when we really need (or at least want) the room (we're vendors at the Sturgis Motorcycle rally, and the shower alone is worth the expense of keeping the trailer!).
And lastly, I just like odd vehicles. In addition to the Unimog, I have a 1947 Flxible Clipper that I am going to re-build some day, as well as a 1939 Ford shorty school bus, that I think would also make a really neat motor home. Our VW collection includes a Thing, a Karman Ghia, a Single Cab pick-up, several bugs, from 1956 thru 2000, and a Super Beetle convertible.
Jeff & Odie
Black Hills of South Dakota