After 43 years on the road, I'm quitting!

Monty · Mar 3, 2012

I have listed my Sprinter for sale. (Check the classifieds)

I'm not really promoting the sale here, just lamenting that a lifetime profession may be coming to and end soon. After 43 years on the road, I guess it is time ....

It's time to stop going like my butt is on fire and slow down with the rv and do some sightseeing of all the places I have gone by at 70mph ...

The wife and discussed it this morning ..... I have plans for working until about August, but if anyone want's it earlier that certainly is an option.

(One caveat, I am NOT interested in a lease purchase, I have been burned twice on them already ... please do not call for that option)

chefdennis · Mar 3, 2012

Enjoy Whatever this new time in life brings you and the Mrs....You certainly earned it!!!

scottm4211 · Mar 3, 2012

Are you sick of Landstar?

j/k good luck

Steady Eddie · Mar 3, 2012

Need to post pic's or more than one.

Bruno · Mar 3, 2012

Notanewbie said:
I have listed my Sprinter for sale. (Check the classifieds)

I'm not really promoting the sale here, just lamenting that a lifetime profession may be coming to and end soon. After 43 years on the road, I guess it is time ....

It's time to stop going like my butt is on fire and slow down with the rv and do some sightseeing of all the places I have gone by at 70mph ...

The wife and discussed it this morning ..... I have plans for working until about August, but if anyone want's it earlier that certainly is an option.

(One caveat, I am NOT interested in a lease purchase, I have been burned twice on them already ... please do not call for that option)

43 years in the business is a long time. I bet you have about 5 or 6 million miles under you belt on the highways. Good luck and enjoy spending time with your wife.

Monty · Mar 3, 2012

Steady Eddie ... it's a Sprinter .... what more can be said in pictures!

It's cherry .. got one small ding on it .... and if you wish to see a Midway conversion .. here ya go.

Thanks for the well wishes all!

gospelriders · Mar 3, 2012

i hope you and mrs.notanewbie enjoy every day that you are blessed to share together.

Rocketman · Mar 3, 2012

I think I remember you having a window a/c in the back wall of the sleeper? What kind of generator? Assuming everything goes with it?

Thats a bargain for somebody. You'll be out of a job soon...lol.

FlyingVan · Mar 3, 2012

Monty,
That is a good price. If I was looking for another ride I wouldn't hesitate to buy it from you.
Have fun seeing the country without being in a hurry.

Steady Eddie · Mar 3, 2012

Notanewbie said:
Steady Eddie ... it's a Sprinter .... what more can be said in pictures!

It's cherry .. got one small ding on it .... and if you wish to see a Midway conversion .. here ya go.

Thanks for the well wishes all!

What more can be said in pictures- ever looked at 10 Sprinters? None are setup the same. How you heat/cool, location of etrack, vent and so on.
lots can be said in pictures. I do know someone that just might be lookingt for one. I know about the midway setup. Just rying to help out here.

Jason2 · Mar 3, 2012

Just enjoy the retirement a little slower now. After you get through with the honey-do list that she hasn't told you about.haha Good luck

Monty · Mar 4, 2012

Yes, you are right Rocketman, it does have a window a/c in the back bulkhead, but I'll be keeping the generator. I can use that on the rv.

Eddie, I'll get some pictures of the unit and post them on the ad.

It has two row's of etrack on the floor, and one row on each side of the walls.

It also has a load bar, a pallet puller, 5 blankets, 4 straps and the doors can be sealed for freight requiring it.

About those "honey do's, Jayson .. you trying to ruin retirement!

jelliott · Mar 4, 2012

43 years on the road is a retirement well earned! Congratulations!

Jason2 · Mar 4, 2012

Enjoy the sights bud,you've earned it.

purgoose10 · Mar 4, 2012

I came close to retiring and give this fine and beautiful lifestyle up, but couldn't do it. I don't have a wife to RV with and when I talk to my dog he looks at me with the same look my X did so I guess I'm here for the duration. Good luck and I have to say this "You'll be back".

Rocketman · Mar 4, 2012

purgoose10 said:
I came close to retiring and give this fine and beautiful lifestyle up, but couldn't do it. I don't have a wife to RV with and when I talk to my dog he looks at me with the same look my X did so I guess I'm here for the duration. Good luck and I have to say this "You'll be back".

Lol....I thought about saying " see ya in a year or so", but I figured he would just argue

Monty · Mar 4, 2012

If all goes according to plan .. (does it ever), I'll be too busy to consider coming back, there will be no financial need ... but that diesel fuel is indeed hard to get outta ya blood! (I've taken breaks before, and always returned)