My advice has not changed, if you can afford it now but it might hurt a little 5+ years from now. Do what you need done if it will make your experience easier and more enjoyable. Dont forget, that while with experience a lot of upfront problems seem to get easier. This one will also unless age is faster than the time it takes to get use to. Most of us, and especially those with one foot in the nursing home (Joking), next year will not be as easy as now.

You know all of this already but probably just over thinking things....

You could always go on the hurt for a younger woman that likes traveling and let them help. Find you a big ole country OX. You also know it will cost you a lot more than that auto hatch, money and freedom lol