As a dreamer, I've looked at workamping opportunities just to see what could be out there when we begin our full time adventure. As well as the resume, many employers request a photo of you and of your rig. I understand the employer wants their place to look nice. So here's my question:
Is it important to buy a 5th wheel that's new or only a couple years old? Or --- are we going to be "out of luck" if we purchase a 5er that might be older? Just how "fussy" is the general employer?
Thanks for your advice.
Lucky Mike said
06:57 AM Jun 7, 2013
I think their reasoning is they dont want someone pulling up to work with duct tape holding the corners of your trailer together ,cardboard & black trash bags for windows and someone jumping out in a 1970's polyester suit full of stains and tears yelling "Hey I'm here!!! (and this happen's more than you think!)
A clean Rig normally makes the difference not its age but some places now wont let you park for the night unless you have a new rig and pay with an American Express Black onyx Card.
I dont think having an older coach should effect you , Im sure if your traveling you would not purchase something that looked bad enough that it was going to cause problems.
as far as a photo of the Rig......while your on the road and you find a really nice spot that makes your rig look like a million bucks , take that picture!
same with yourself...Also as you go, Relax it will all come together!!!........Besides,the "what if box" always has something in the bottom of it . better to leave it there sometimes like the last cookie, and let somebody else enjoy it!!!
-- Edited by Lucky Mike on Friday 7th of June 2013 06:58:53 AM
-- Edited by Lucky Mike on Friday 7th of June 2013 06:59:48 AM
victorianlady51 said
02:29 AM Jun 9, 2013
Thank you, Lucky Mike---- I'll put the duct tape back in the cupboard drawer. LOL. I know we'll need to workamp, and want to make the best choice for us so we have as many employment opportunities as possible.
Lucky Mike said
02:38 AM Jun 9, 2013
There are plenty of opportunities out on the road whether you work camp or find a product to sell at markets and rally's its all real doable
As a dreamer, I've looked at workamping opportunities just to see what could be out there when we begin our full time adventure. As well as the resume, many employers request a photo of you and of your rig. I understand the employer wants their place to look nice. So here's my question:
Is it important to buy a 5th wheel that's new or only a couple years old? Or --- are we going to be "out of luck" if we purchase a 5er that might be older? Just how "fussy" is the general employer?
Thanks for your advice.
I think their reasoning is they dont want someone pulling up to work with duct tape holding the corners of your trailer together ,cardboard & black trash bags for windows and someone jumping out in a 1970's polyester suit full of stains and tears yelling "Hey I'm here!!! (and this happen's more than you think!)
A clean Rig normally makes the difference not its age but some places now wont let you park for the night unless you have a new rig and pay with an American Express Black onyx Card.
I dont think having an older coach should effect you , Im sure if your traveling you would not purchase something that looked bad enough that it was going to cause problems.
as far as a photo of the Rig......while your on the road and you find a really nice spot that makes your rig look like a million bucks , take that picture!
same with yourself...Also as you go, Relax it will all come together!!!........Besides,the "what if box" always has something in the bottom of it . better to leave it there sometimes like the last cookie, and let somebody else enjoy it!!!
-- Edited by Lucky Mike on Friday 7th of June 2013 06:58:53 AM
-- Edited by Lucky Mike on Friday 7th of June 2013 06:59:48 AM
Thank you, Lucky Mike---- I'll put the duct tape back in the cupboard drawer. LOL. I know we'll need to workamp, and want to make the best choice for us so we have as many employment opportunities as possible.