It’s that time of year when so many of us head out into the world, in-person or virtually, for some savings as the holiday season really starts to get going.
While many of the deals out there are for physical products and indulgences, I’d like to encourage you to indulge and invest in yourself in the ultimate act of self-care.
If you’ve been curious about my life, my businesses, and what’s possible for you when you level up in your life and/or your career, today (or Sunday at the latest) is your day! And if we did a clarity call in the past but the timing wasn’t right for you to work with me, now’s your chance!
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If you found us by RV Trader, hello, and thank you so much for your interest in our RV! And to my regular readers, thanks for your patience as we focus our time and energy on moving to Canada and selling our RV.
Looking for your own rig, at an affordable price? Read on! We’re currently parked in Londonderry, NH.
UPDATE: Since we first listed this RV, a former mechanic inspected it and we found out two things: 1 – the RV isn’t starting without a jump. We anticipate it needs a new battery and 2 – the propane tank is getting rusty, so it should get replaced soon. If you’re still interested, read on.
Settled in for the summer!
Our RV Trader Listing (priced at $18,000 or best offer)
Ready for adventure at an affordable price? This class C has all the essentials with newer tires, under 70,000 miles, and a great layout in a convenient vehicle at that “just right” size.
Highlights
With an a/c and fans, inverter, propane generator, water filtration and batteries new in 2018, you’re equipped for all kinds of weather and adventuring. Entertainment center with a flatscreen TV, storage for game systems or bluray players, and speakers for playing music throughout the rig. All back tires were replaced new in 2020. (Front look good, but will likely need to be replaced in a year or two.) Fantastic storage, and a double sink in the kitchen make for a very livable layout. Drives very well Exterior wash station Big enough for full-time living, but with no slides and less than 25’, easy to park in parking lots and campground spaces
Fuel: 55 gallons Holding Tank – Black: 39 gallons Holding Tank – Gray: 29 gallons 18 gallon propane tank (fillable to 80% per manufacturer)
The scoop: We are the second owners. We bought in 2016 and lived in for 5 years traveling. We are selling only because we are moving to Canada and into an apartment for our next adventure.
Two flexible seating/dining areas that convert for sleeping and have room for storage underneath, and the TV/entertainment center is awesome, with excellent storage for books, games, and all of your extra linens too. The kitchen is easy to use and clean, with a VERY spacious RV refrigerator. A privacy curtain divides the back bedroom from the rest of the RV, leaving the space open by day and secluded at night.
Find us on Instagram: @rossandjamieadventure Find our website (with more photos of the rig): RossAndJamieAdventure.com
Other Notes:
There are a few kitten scratches on the couches, and well-used blinds. We replaced the ones over the couch (with delightful light pink insulating curtains). The water heater hasn’t worked since we bought it (2nd owners) and we never replaced it since we shower at campgrounds when it’s cold. We removed the old awning, but kept the metal structure to support a new one. Our electric step stopped working and we didn’t fix – we use a stool. A couple of the electrical outlets no longer work. We are pricing this to move quickly so we can pay off our loan and focus on our new apartment. We’ll throw in our RV surge protector and other accessories so you can hit the ground running. We’d love to make a new person, couple, or larger family’s dream come true!
Additional new note: the RV is no longer starting without a jump. Interested buyers should be prepared to jump it when they visit it to tour or purchase. And the propane tank, while it works, is getting very rusty and should be replaced soon.
Also, in better news, we have videos that we recorded when we bought the RV, with the dealer walking us through how each system works. We’ll share those with you upon purchase if you’re the buyer. 🙂
Love what you see? Email rossandjamieadventure@gmail.com ASAP – this will sell quickly!
Additional Info for our “as is” rig that didn’t fit in our listing:
Make: Winnebago Minnie Model: WF324V (24V) Current Mileage: 69,667.50 Serial Number: 10344F291845 Chassis VIN: 1FDXE45S75HB23672
Manufacturer’s original suggested retail price: $61,596 plus $8,237 in extra features. With $625 delivery and handling, originally priced at $70,458. We paid about $25,000 for it in 2016 at 33,000 miles.
Fuel: 55 GAL Freshwater: 44 GAL Holding Tank – Black: 39 GAL Holding Tank – Gray: 29 GAL LPG (Fillable to 80%): 18 GAL
GVWR: 14,050 GAWR (weight that can be carried by an axle): Front – 4,600 Rear 9,450 Total weight: 14,050 Weight at the factory originally w/ full fuel, oil and coolants: 10,315 SCWR: 462 CCC: 2,846 GCWR: 20,000 (max allowable loaded weight of motorhome and any towed trailer or towed vehicle)
2005 Winnebago Minnie 24V Class C RV
Standard Equipment (Manufacturer Listing w/ notes): Ford Chassis
Interior Bed – Queen Ceiling material – textured fabric Dinette w/ storage below Lounge chair Extra storage w/ outlet (designed for microwave oven) Range – 3 burner w/ oven Range hood w/ light & fan Refrigerator/freezer double door Sink – galley, double molded recessed Shower w/ ABS surround & skylight Toilet w/ foot pedal & sprayer Vinyl floor in galley, bath & entry Wallpaper border-decorative Wardrobe cabinet w/ mirrored door
Systems Battery – deep cycle, marine/RV (replaced in 2018) Battery disconnect system, coach City water hookup w/ gravity fill Electrical system – 30 amp – power cord Converter/charger – 45 AMP Furnace – 25K BTU ducted, low profile Generator prep w/ gas line & 12 volt LP tank – permanent mount w/ gauge Sewer hose stored in service comp TV antenna w/ cable input TV satellite system prep in roof Water heater – 6 gal. elec. Ignition (not currently working, needs to be replaced) Water pump – demand
Safety Appliance tie downs Carbon monoxide/LPG detector/alarm – recently checked and updated Fire extinguisher – 10 BC GFI Smoke detector/alarm
Airbags, driver & passenger Power windows & power door locks RV radio – AM/FM stereo/cassette/CD (w/ added, upgraded sound in the “house” part of the RV) Seats – adjustable slide/ recline Roof – curved w/ fiberglass skin A/C roof – mount, 13,500 BTU ducted Roof vent – front & power in bath Water system winterization package
Added features by manufacturer Entrance step – electric (needs repair, currently we use a stool) Couch Ford Chassis 14,050 LB.GVWR Battery-second Drainage system – heated Inverter-DC/AC, 300 WATT Gen-4.0KW-Onan gas-microquiet Vent-power ventilator TV-Flat screen w/ remote (think this is either the 27” or 32” upgrade – it’s nice!) Dinette – L-shaped Floor covering – vinyl – thru out Awning- patio (removed, frame remains) Wheel liners – stainless steel Exterior wash station Material surcharge Owner added – Water purifier for system
Ready for adventure at an affordable price? This class C has all the essentials with year-old tires, under 70,000 miles, and a great layout in a convenient vehicle at that “just right” size.
Highlights: With an air conditioner and fans, inverter, propane generator, water filtration and batteries new in 2018, you’re equipped for all kinds of weather and adventuring. Entertainment center with a flatscreen TV, storage for game systems or bluray players, and speakers for playing music throughout the rig. All back tires were replaced new in 2020. (Front look good, but will likely need to be replaced in a year or two.) Fantastic storage inside and a double sink in the kitchen make for a very livable layout. Drives well, with comfortable seats Exterior wash station is really convenient Big enough for full-time living, but with no slides and less than 25’, easy to park in parking lots and campground spaces 44 gallon fresh water tank Fuel: 55 gallons Holding Tank – Black: 39 gallons Holding Tank – Gray: 29 gallons 18 gallon propane tank (fillable to 80% per manufacturer) Removable tables for dining and flexible seating Sleeps 4
The scoop: We are the second owners of this awesome rig, which we bought in 2016 and lived in for 5 years. We’ve driven from NH to AZ and NM, FL to NM, and around the Pacific Northwest briefly too. We’ve put about 43,000 miles on it, and we have absolutely loved our home. (We highly recommend spending time in New Mexico, our favorite so far!) The only reason we are selling is that we are moving to Canada for a while – my husband is going back to school, so we are returning to apartment life. (I will get my travel fix in part by coaching aspiring adventurers as we move forward!) We are ready to sell quickly.
This unit is super flexible, with two seating/dining areas that convert for sleeping and have room for storage underneath, and the TV/entertainment center is awesome, with excellent storage for books, games, and all of your extra linens too.
The kitchen is easy to use and clean, and there’s a very spacious refrigerator that easily holds a week or more of groceries for two people.
There’s a privacy curtain to divide the back bedroom from the rest of the RV when you go to sleep at night, leaving the space open by day and secluded at night.
Find us on Instagram: @rossandjamieadventure Find our website (with more photos of the rig): RossAndJamieAdventure.com
Other Things We’ve Upgraded/Changed: -We once raised kittens in this RV! So there are a few scratches on the couches, and they beat up our blinds a bit. We outright had to replace the ones over the couch (with delightful light pink insulating curtains) -We’ve made regular repairs occasionally on the chassis and house. Our rig is due for an oil change. Pre-pandemic, we visited our RV mechanic yearly for an inspection in addition to any repairs we needed to make. -We hit hail in Colorado in June and it broke our fan covers. We replaced them. -We had some rust underneath and our first battery compartment rusted out. We had a welder rebuild it and the batteries replaced in the fall of 2018. -We added a water filter, easy to source cartridges at RV stores or Walmart every 3-6 months. It helps! -Our generator isn’t used much, but we run it periodically and it works well. -The oven, stove, water, sewer etc. work great, and you’ve got lots of storage behind the TV (perfect for linens, sleeping bags, other light stuff) in addition to your closet, shelving, and storage compartments.
Other Things To Know: -Our water heater didn’t work when we bought it. We mainly shower at campgrounds, so we didn’t attempt a fix. We were quoted $500 for a new water heater. The shower is perfect when we use it in warmer temperatures. -We removed the old, tattered awning, but we left the structure so it can be replaced. -Our Ford chassis is a workhorse, but to avoid draining the battery, we disconnect it when we will be sitting for more than a few days. It’s made our batteries last much longer. You’ll get the ratchet set we use with the RV and we can demonstrate exactly what we do, if you’d like to do the same. -Our electric step got stuck “out” in 2018, and after having our mechanic get it in place, we bought a stepstool to use instead. -A few of the electrical outlets no longer work. We had an incident with an electric heater early this year. We use extension cords and can show you how we make it work, but if you’ve got the time to get that fixed, even better. 🙂 (All the essential outlets for us – entertainment center, kitchen area where you could have a microwave or other appliances, plus one over the TV) are still intact.) -we will throw in levelers, hoses, amp converters etc. with the sale, as well as an always pricey RV surge protector. Less for you to buy! -Though we never tried towing, the rig can handle towing up to 5,000 pounds.
We are pricing this to move very quickly so we can pay off our loan and focus on our new apartment. We’d love to make a new person, couple, or larger family’s dream come true!
How things change for full-time RVers during COVID-19!
Before leaving Florida, we spent several weeks stocking up on supplies (all via delivery), not just for our journey across the country, but also for when we arrived in New Mexico. It was fun – we didn’t just buy supplies for meals, but we also bought car snacks and treats so that we could avoid gas station runs or Walmart stops to minimize our risk.
Our Misfits Market subscription was also an excellent source for this, from oat milk to nuts and granola. In addition, we decided to top off our produce and proteins with a delivery from Sprouts (new to us) while we were in Oklahoma City.
Our planning was extremely helpful. We could have gotten through a month in the RV if we needed to! As it stands, we’re currently more than halfway through our two week quarantine in New Mexico, and we’ve got all we need for sustenance and fun, including several bottles of wine and fancy cheese for a once a week treat. Our planning has made our adventuring fun instead of feeling like a burden.
So, what do we do for fun when we can’t leave the campground? In addition to our work (which has run the gamut from music teaching and music making to virtual assistant work and coaching), we’ve done the following:
Enjoyed wine and cheese after a night of (virtual) yoga and a (virtual) ukulele jam
Watched the entire series Space Force on Netflix (it’s so funny and sweet!)
Watched several Youtube videos about the history of Disney parks and properties
Taken daily walks around the campground (well, Jamie has anyway)
Enjoyed mountain views
Had Zoom meetups with family and friends
Made tacos and guacamole, caramel popcorn, fancy pasta and s’mores
I’m sure we’ve done much more too, but those are the first eight things that come to mind. And since most of those are things that I imagine most all of us can do from home, maybe it will give you some inspiration to create an adventure at home this weekend or any time.
What’s your favorite fun activity when you can’t leave home?
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Make purchases via our Amazon website links. There is no additional cost to you, and a portion of the proceeds can support our travels. Begin yourAmazon search here.
Make other purchasesusing our affiliate links. Capital One 360 is one everyone can take advantage of to save money! Signing up with Dosh is a great way for everyone with a smartphone to support us, and we also have options for aspiring virtual assistants as well as occasional and full-time RVers to save money.
Listen to, subscribe and review our theater comedy podcast,Finishing The Season!
Subscribe to our blog, as well as perhaps InSearchOfAScoop.com, and recommend our work to your friends and family.
Take music or theater lessons (group or private) from us, either in person or via Skype atTinyVillageMusic.com.
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Thanks for reading, and I hope you found this helpful! I just recommended it to several friends who found it to be a lifesaver as they work on their budget and savings goals. We’ve been studying the book You Need A Budget, and this will work perfectly with that book. (My other current favorite is You’re a Badass At Making Money if that’s more your style.) Have a wonderful week!
Make purchases via our Amazon website links. There is no additional cost to you, and a portion of the proceeds can support our travels. Begin yourAmazon search here.
Make other purchasesusing our affiliate links.Signing up with Dosh is a great way for everyone with a smartphone to support us, and we also have options for aspiring virtual assistants as well as occasional and full-time RVers to save money.
Listen to, subscribe and review our theater comedy podcast,Finishing The Season!
Subscribe to our blog, as well as perhaps InSearchOfAScoop.com, and recommend our work to your friends and family.
Take music or theater lessons (group or private) from us, either in person or via Skype atTinyVillageMusic.com.
So begins the song that’s been rollin around my head (thanks, Meredith Wilson) since we entered Iowa about a week and a half back. We really came here to visit friends and get some stuff done, but we’re managing to have plenty of fun along the way.
We are in a tiny town of about 100 people, but there’s a nice neighborhood feel and I usually get out for a walk each day, particularly enjoying the river views. Ross and I have also visited Decorah twice, which is a lovely college town that is home to Luther College. It has some gorgeous architecture, an extremely walkable downtown with fun historic information and murals and all of the chains and big box stores one needs for the essentials. (Including a 24 hour Walmart. Why can’t NH have more 24 hour stores?)
One museum we haven’t visited yet (it’s pretty pricey for us) is Vesterheim, the four story National Norwegian-American Museum & Heritage Center. It looks like it would take at least four hours, so plan ahead around the guided tours of some of the out buildings.
The fact that we skipped the museum doesn’t mean we have lacked for activities. We did some shopping (I couldn’t help it – the dress and the cowboy boots were gorgeous and the boots were at an unheard of price) and picked up some goods and goodies at the New Pioneer Co-op and at the bi-weekly farmer’s market. They’ve also got a music store and a game store, so Ross was a happy camper, and we bumped into the headquarters of StoryPeople, a wonderful company that makes artsy books and wooden things that are colorful and with wonderful stories. I’ve always enjoyed their products at fancy galleries/boutiques in New England and have given a few as gifts. Who knew they were based in Decorah?!
We managed to catch a wonderful concert by the community orchestra last weekend. A local professor was the soloist for Rhapsody in Blue, and the concert also included works by Bernstein and Copeland that were very well done. Best part? The concert was free!
Our first RV puzzle has come up. We have a small power steering leak. So we need to find someone to fix that, ideally before we leave but definitely soon. Stay tuned for that one.
Otherwise we have been super busy transferring prescriptions, lining up health insurance, revising resumes and websites and lots of other important things. Still tons to do, but we are making progress – and Ross booked his first gig from cold calling!
Lots to do. And the election and the pipeline are making me nervous. But we are blessed and thankful to be here. Thanks for reading!
Our night in Dayton was a bit different than planned. We had originally thought to camp at Walmart, but there was a part of us that wasn’t thrilled to be solo in their parking lot for the night. Not uncomfortable, but not comfy, I did a quick search and saw there was a Flying J only 15 minutes away. They’re a well-loved travel plaza chain, so we headed there, found a spot for the night and settled in. The next morning we had breakfast and hit the road after much discussion of interstate vs. not. We settled on interstate to allow time to visit the Luthy Botanical Garden in Peoria, IL. All went well on the drive, although the wind was often intense. We ate lunch at a beautiful rest stop in Indiana (our first time there) and we’re making great time. But when we arrived at the BP Google had suggested, it was tiny, so we retraced our steps to the Cracker Barrel in the outside of town. Once the night’s lodging was acquired, we booked it back to downtown, which gave us a half hour inside and all the time we wished outside to explore the beautiful garden. Ross gets credit for finding this and it was really wonderful! Tons of art and sculptures, birds and squirrels and a bunny, nooks and crannies and seating and the setting sun. Such a wonderful way to spend an hour or two. And it’s free! Peoria didn’t WOW us like Cleveland, but it was nice enough and we loved the area with the garden, which had other things including a playhouse. Some of the residential areas were really fancy too – and some seemed to have two houses but one driveway. Old homes perhaps? Only negative was both children and adults crossing busy streets without crosswalks!
After a quick snack on our drive, we were back at Cracker Barrel. After some debate we decided to sit down for dinner. Unfortunately they aren’t very good at taking to people with allergies but we had a good meal (and I got my coveted cinnamon sugar baked potato) and Ross has more than enough food for a meal or two today. We’re hoping for a midday adventure before meeting our friends tonight!
Besides seeing two new to us states yesterday, Ross described how much he enjoys seeing things that are different from what we know in New England. Big farms and open fields, wind turbines and even the steel architecture (including some reminiscent of Dayton’s plane history) excited him. To me, they weren’t that much different from North Dakota, but I do love realizing we aren’t in NH anymore. The adventure has definitely begun!
I can’t even believe I’m writing this. The summer flew by, we packed up Ross’ studio, and next weekend we begin our epic RV adventures!
I have so much to do. As does Ross. But we are ridiculously excited to begin.
Our car visits the mechanic Monday, so fingers crossed that we can keep this thing going for a while without major expenses. The RV is happy except we don’t have a working hot water heater, but we lived without it all summer so we will let it go for now. (Estimated to cost about $350 and no guarantee the part would fix the problem.)
Tonight we perform our first church concert, and we have lots of family and friend visits planned on top of our mad dash to digitize and store before we leave. Thanks to everyone who is fitting us into their busy schedules.
Send us some happy car vibes and lots of energy. We will need it!
Crafting The Life You Want: A Practice in Living 