I’ve made some changes to my plans, but I am still taking my trip. I’ll post an update soon.
I found this when it listed on Thursday. Drove to test drive it Friday. Made an offer that was refused. Got a call after I left that they would take it. Got my financing approved today.
I’m really excited about my new RV!
2006 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser Mini. (Just like the Winnebago View, but cheaper and lighter.)
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Congratulations! Someone’s dream is still alive.
Awesome! Glad to see you and your dream are still alive.
Those little Sprinter chassis’ are great for something that size.
Jennifer, that is so cool! Congratulations!!! Looking forward to seeing “interior” pictures of your new accomodations. When will you take it out for your first overnighter?
Congrats!
Having found this blog recently, I started at your first post and read about your planned journey with great interest. It’s something I’ve always wanted to do myself, but never had the “nerve”. I spent a whole evening and well into the night reading about your planned adventure and life’s challenges. Your writing style kept me riveted. When I finally got to the last few updates, I was glad that your life seemed to be on track, but disappointed as well, because it appeared that your travel plans and this blog had fizzled out. Now, to read this update is just amazing! I’m looking forward to reading about your new home-on-wheels, and the adventure that it will bring you! Congrats!
I don’t know a thing about the history of that one, but it looks pretty cool. What is the floor plan? I like the looks of the 4230:
http://www.conquestmotorhomes.com/products/vistamini/floorplan4230.htm
Big wardrobe, big pantry, and a couch to sleep company. Is that the one?
Got any inside pics? Does the 2006 have the V6?
Anyone throwing bags of money at your house?
Bob, suitably impressed.
This was a very pleasant post to read this morning. I am very happy for you finally scoring. You will find that you will love this unit the more you use it. I do with mine. Good too that it is a 2006 model. It is utter simplicity compared to subsequent years which became more cluttered with more features. Being an ‘06 it probably has the inline 5 cylinder engine, no? This is good and will get a bit better mileage. Do see if the turbo resonator has been upgraded. The orginal is nortorious for blowing out. Enjoy many happy miles of adventure.
Congratulations on finding what looks to be a great outfit! Congrats as well on your daily successes with your sobriety. My DH has been sober on a daily basis for nearly 30 years – life is good! Take good care and please continue to share with us how your plans are going. Regards, LdB
So happy for you! Where are you going for your first trip? Please post interior pix.
Hoping you love it!
I’m just so happy for you. That is the perfect RV for your planned trip. Great to hear from you again. Belva
HOW GREAT IS THAT!!!??? So excited for you. I look forward to hearing about your first trip. Very cool, Jennifer.
I love it and I’m so excited for you! Do you have to change the name of your blog now? =)) Congrats!
wow, i’m nearly speechless with excitement for you – thanks for brightening up my week!
Awesome! I’m psyched for you, and happy to see an update.
COOL!
Welcome back!
Please continue to write everyone loves your writing!
Good Luck!
Post Pictures!
Take the big trip Adventure!
Write!
How cute is that!? Congratulations!!
She’s a beauty! I just found this blog, too, and am new to RVing world. I’m a writer and photographer and will be moving to part-time work this fall for a working retirement of sorts. Bought a lovely 1999 Class B American Vista Cruiser right before winter and look forward to getting it out of storage next month. I will take my little dog Henry and off we will go in my writer’s cabin on wheels!
Not that you’ve asked, but I say just let the house go and don’t hold out trying to get anything other than hopefully your mortgage paid off. The freedom in your soul that you will feel will be worth it. I have a gorgeous lot in a small harbor town (where I used to have a house that I lost in a divorce). Just this week I listed so have gone through a similar angst. I finally let it go and made peace with myself knowing that while there is a significant amount of money that I won’t ever get back, this money bought me a great deal. The four years of payments let me stay connected to a small town I love and my best friend and Lake Michigan. I had planned to sell my main home and build on the lot, but plans have changed and I am staying in my main house. So now it’s time to let that dream go so I can move closer to financial independence. I can always go stay in the town, walk the shores of my beloved Lake Michigan–no one can take that away from me ever! And I have my little writer’s cabin-on-wheels to stay in. Pretty darn nice.
The best to you Jennifer! Enjoy your new motorhome! She’s is so lovely!
Wonderful!!! Looking forward to meeting you sometime, somewhere down the road:).
Congratulations, Jennifer! It is so cute! I also look forward to seeing pictures of the inside, when you get a chance. Great to hear from you again.
Best wishes,
Mary Ann
So very cool,Jennifer! And I’m glad to see things are working out for you and your journey.
Whooo hooo!!!!! Way to go Jennifer! I’ve been wondering what you have been up to and this is a fun suprise to see. I am so envious of you right now but I know our time will come…We are still shooting for this fall. So…give us some more details-what’s the length of your ‘lil rig? Any chance you’ll put up some pix? How is selling the house going? How is class going?
Seriously though – it’s wonderful to see you post again and see you taking another step to your dream.
Kari
Congratulations and fantastic news, Jennifer!! Very excited for you.
Awesome! Congrats! I hope to get a grand tour this summer when you get to Dawson!
Congratulations Jennifer! You rock girl!!!!
I am so happy for you. I have been following your blog from the beginning and it is so wonderful you overcame all your obstacles and we able to accomplish all of your dreams. I can’t wait to read about your travels.
YOU ROCK JENNIFER!!! Way to go. I’m so happy for you and it’s so good to hear an update. She’s a beauty … can’t wait to hear more
Congratulations on your purchase!
Best wishes on your travels and we look forward to following you on your journey.
Oh Jennifer – I am so happy for you!
I realize this happened 7 months ago but ……. I’M SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!
Kim
Congrats !
It is cute.
If your getting 15 MPG, thats pretty awesome.