0005 - The Money Pit

It sometimes amazes me how the purchase of one thing leads to the purchase of another item... and then another... and yet another... until you look back and realize you were duped! This one simple purchase was anything but!

A couple of small scale examples before we get to the meat of the matter:

• A Keurig leads to the purchase of a gold filter, and k-cups, and a carousel for the k-cups.
• A Sodastream leads to the purchase of a CO2 canister, and syrup, and spare bottles, and a spare CO2 canister.
• A digital camera leads to the purchase of spare batteries, and memory cards, and a case to put them all into, and a tripod to hold your camera steady, and an extended warranty to protect your investment.

But you know what this is really about... oh yes... you know...

It started out as just a fifth wheel.

Plus tax, title and license.

Plus delivery.

Then we needed a hitch so we could attach it to the truck.

And the hitch had to be installed.

And slide awnings to keep debris from accumulating and interfering with our slide mechanisms.

And wheel covers or spray-on UV protectant to prevent our tires from UV deterioration.

And a screened in "patio" to expand our living space.

And solar panels and battery banks to supply electricity when we are boondocked.

And a specialty truck cover that folds into thirds or quarters to make the truck more aerodynamic and keep things secure when the hitch is out.

And stuff for inside the RV, like septic-safe toilet paper, and a collapsible dish drainer, and king-sized sheets.

And a platform to carry a scooter so I will have transportation when Mike is at work - and did I mention - a scooter?

And insurance to cover it all in case something bad happens.

It's amazing how the purchases started to multiply like a decapitated hydra. It's also amazing that we're probably not done.

So I wonder how many others were as naive as I? How many others were just buying a fifth wheel? I can't be the only sucker...