Maintenance & Restoration

Monica M · 02-06-2009, 02:47 AM

Okay, so this is my situation...

I am so wanting an egg, I "retired" on the 30th, but have to wait for my pension fund to come in. I see some really good deals, in my range, from some places I can find them, but I don't have the $$ yet and don't feel comfortable making an offer until I have the $$. I am going full time, but still, so very cautious of when to make an offer. I am a woman of my word, and I would hate to be wrong, the $$ is never sure until you have it, especially in this market. But I am going crazy wanting to "buy"! Just wanted to share my frustrations!!

I feel like the right egg will come along when it is time, but I am very impatient, I want one so bad!!

Donna D. · 02-06-2009, 05:29 AM

Patience Monica.. things happen for a reason. I would hazard to guess about the exact same time your funds become available, the perfect egg will come about at the same time. Use this lull to educate yourself about egg needs and plot and plan for the future. Sounds good anyway doesn't it.

Good luck

Alexandra B · 02-06-2009, 06:33 AM

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Okay, so this is my situation...

I am so wanting an egg, I "retired" on the 30th, but have to wait for my pension fund to come in. I see some really good deals, in my range, from some places I can find them, but I don't have the $$ yet and don't feel comfortable making an offer until I have the $$. I am going full time, but still, so very cautious of when to make an offer. I am a woman of my word, and I would hate to be wrong, the $$ is never sure until you have it, especially in this market. But I am going crazy wanting to "buy"! Just wanted to share my frustrations!!

I feel like the right egg will come along when it is time, but I am very impatient, I want one so bad!!

I know the feeling until we got ours it was just the Donna expressed it.

Alexandra and Mataniu

Paul from NWOnt · 02-06-2009, 06:47 AM

I also waited patiently for mine. Then one day it was almost like the planets lined up just so. Right rig, right price, and close to home. Perfect.

Robin G · 02-06-2009, 08:31 AM

Monica, So many of us have felt the same way. For some, the same reason as yours. For others like us, we had the money, but eggs were being sold within minutes of coming up for sale. Couldn't get to the phone fast enough. One good thing is it seems like there are plenty coming up for sale and I don't see that changing anytime soon. Keep the faith. Good Luck! Robin

Bobbie Mayer · 02-06-2009, 08:41 AM

We hear you... your post makes me want to go down to the garage and sit in my Campster.

Bryan L. · 02-06-2009, 08:41 AM

Something will come up when you need it. I decided I wanted a Scamp and one pretty much fell in to my lap within the first month and a half. It was in great shape and a great deal. It will all work out although it will take some searching and patience for the right one at the right price. I actually got mine through a "Scamp Wanted" Craigslist ad.

Kevin A · 02-06-2009, 08:57 AM

I know it sounds silly, but I'm getting the same feeling about just going out, slipping under the winter trailer cover, and just sitting in our UHaul VT. It's supposed to be in the 50's here in the Chicago area Saturday, so I was going to repair a couple things anyway. I love taking the trailer out on trips, but work schedules limit that to "not enough." Good luck with the search! (Our first trip of the year is scheduled for March 13-21 to Pine Ridge Lakota Reservation in South Dakota. We haul donations in the trailer on the way out and then sleep in the trailer while working on the reservation. We don't have to cook in the trailer on this trip... meals are provided in the lodge.)

Alf S. · 02-06-2009, 09:21 AM

Hi: Monica M... My favorite saying is "Don't hatchet your Counts, before they chicken". You're wise to wait... the moment will come when you least expect it!!!
Alf S. North shore of Lake Erie

April Wilcox · 02-06-2009, 10:15 AM

I feel your anticipation. When we decided to seek out our first egg, time did not seem to be on my side, so to get through it while we searched, I spent most of my time researching (here mostly) about all the different in's and out's about owning and using an egg. It does stroke the desire to own one, reading about what other people are doing, but it is also very good to know as much about it as you possibly can before actually getting one. When I first started out, I had no idea how much there was to know, didn't have a clue. After reading up on so many different threads I felt a lot more confident when we did go out to pick up our baby. I wanted to rush out and get the first thing that looked good, but Kirk kept me at bay, and we waited it out until the "right" one came along. I think it is safe to say waiting until you have all your funds lined up is smart and when you do find what you are looking for, you will appreciate it that much more!
Hang in there!

Randya · 02-06-2009, 08:04 PM

Congrats on the retirement! Be patient, the deals come all the time, and with the economy in the toilet, there may be even more, and better deals.

Monica M · 02-06-2009, 09:29 PM

You all are right, my gut feeling is to wait, I will know it when I see it, it won't be too soon or too late per say, but will be right, I am counting on it. I have trusted myself and my gut feeling so far and this seems to be the biggest decision I have had to make yet, I am trusting in myself still, it has got me this far. Thanks for all that are supportive and understanding!!

Roy in TO · 02-07-2009, 08:02 AM

No reason you can't go "window" shopping with the checklist in hand.

You will be better prepared for when the $$ comes in.

Maybe, just maybe you will find the perfect one for you at the right price and the owner is willing to hold for a deposit.

Pete Dumbleton · 02-07-2009, 11:10 AM

Just my opinion, but if you aren't prepared to do a lot of work yourself, it might be a costly mistake to buy an older rig with problems -- Having someone else do the work, esp on older rigs with potential parts problems, can turn out to be very expensive -- Makes more sense to look for a rig in good shape.

The exception here is that any older rig with torsion suspension is likely to need a new axle, so that should be automatically budgeted unless the axle has recently been replaced.