Road to Nirvana - Purchasing an RV

Now that I thought I knew what I was doing, it was time to find and purchase that perfect Vogue.  It didn't take long for me to locate one in San Diego, CA, at which point I was told by the "boss" I could go alone.  Tom once again came through and we set out for a weekend RV hunt.  As you head West out of Casa Grande on I-8, you'll come to the little town of Dateland.  It's worth stopping at the cafe there to eat and try one of their "date shakes".  There is a campground in Dateland, but I can't vouch for it as we didn't stay or even drive through to check it out.  The next morning after arriving in San Diego we took a look at my future motorhome.  I really didn't know exactly what to be looking for or at when buying a motorhome.  Engine, check, Caterpillar? - yep it's yellow, Allison transmission? - if you say so.  Luckily, Tom had brought an article on tires and how to read the date code's.  When motorhome tires get to be about 9 years old you should start looking at replacing them.  In the case of my soon to be motorhome they were 12 years old, but looked almost new!  Thanks to Tom, I saved $3000 by having the dealer replace them.  We took a test drive (about 10 miles) and then ran the generator, AC, water, etc.  My 1987 Vogue III seemed to check out pretty good with only a few items needing attention.  The dealer would also change the oil, filter and belts.  At that point Tom and I left for Tucson with the deal waiting to be finalized the following weekend when I could return with my wife.  Next blog - cold feet.