Thank you all for the warm welcome. I truly appreciate it.
I think one of the hardest things is figuring out what you want on/in your teardrop. There are so many different styles and features. It seems like you can go as simple or fancy as you can imagine and afford. I am on a budget so I won't be going super fancy, but I am struggling trying to figure out what is worth the splurge, what I need to consider essential and what is a pure luxury I can live without. Things like is it worth it to upgrade to a Deep Cycle Battery and Heavy Duty Charger/Maintainer or is the Basic 12V battery with basic charger/maintainer that comes with the base model enough to cover our needs.
I have already decided I am cool with lugging in our water in containers and using a plastic tub rather than springing for the sink and water tank. I am also cool with getting a separate propane stove instead of getting a built in one. But then I start wondering is the tongue box (for extra storage in the cabin) worth it or should I get the cooler rack on the chassis instead (would having an external cooler even be a good idea or would it be wiser to store that in my van where it is more protected from critters?)
Of course there is also the choice between the base model shelves in the galley and cabin or custom cabinetry in both...is it really worth the extra money?
Oh and is a second door vital or can we live without it? *sigh* There are so many choices!!!
I have also debated going on craigslist, but that one scares me a bit...what if it leaks, has water damage, was owned by a smoker (I am asthmatic so that is a big deal)...I have no construction skills so if I don't like something I can't just tear it out and fix it. I can paint and put up curtain rods... that's about it. There is a really pretty one near here
http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/rvs/4113730327.html Would an all wood one like this have issues with water? It rains a lot here so I need something that is not going to leak.
And yep...I already know I over think things...LOL.
Thus far I am leaning towards splurging on an Oregon Trail'R. I like how sturdy it looks and thus far they have been extremely nice and very patient with my many questions...LOL.