In 2018 Melissa & Don bought a 5th wheel they call "Bailey" and have been living full-time in it ever since.
Everything RV
Unfortunately, their 32+ foot RV didn't fit in all the places they wanted to explore.
Fast forward to 2022 when they bought a used truck camper top -which is now the primary exploring setup.
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Not to be defeated, they began testing alternatives such as a tent system over the bed of the truck, then SUV camping.
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Neither option was their camping style.
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