Costs & Mistakes After 6 Months of RV Life [Full Time RV Living]
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In this video we share our costs & mistakes after 6 months of full time RV living. RV Newbies experience special challenges as they take on full time RV life for the first time. Even though we've RV'd for many years, we still made some BIG RV mistakes. Full time RV living is NOT the same as weekend RV'ing. Learn from us as we share our costs & mistakes and what went right in the first 6 months of full time RV living, plus, what this means for the next 6! Will we continue full time RV'ing? Have the challenges & full time rv living expenses taken their toll? What will we do differently going forward? We've learned some valuable lessons in a short period of time.
We share how much it cost us to live full time in our RV for 6 Months. How does it compare to your expenses? Did we set the right expectations? Did we keep our cool? What will we change and what will we continue doing?
We are Brian and Shawnna, a full time rv couple who enjoy the rv lifestyle. We are empty nesters who recently quit our corporate jobs, sold our home and auctioned off just about everything we own to live a simpler, more purposeful life in our RV. As Full Time RV'ers, our goal is to experience life and make awesome rv lifestyle videos for our community. We decided to "retire" from life as we knew it so we traded our stuff for experiences. We travel in a 2008 Winnebago Motorhome (RV) with a preference for RV boondocking. We vlog, blog and update social media with our RV travel experiences, advice and challenges with a goal of helping other RV'ers along the way - find beautiful places to stay and save money by seeking out low cost campgrounds and awesome boondocking sites. The RV life is a great life, but it's not without its challenges. We plan to share those with you and offer advice along the way.
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Oh I’m relieved! I was so afraid you guys were going to talk about how much you regretted your decision to full-time! Instead, I’m even more interested in this lifestyle. The problems you guys have experienced are more than manageable in the big scheme of life. Great video, and I look forward to more content.
Thanks for watching!
“Dine out” at lunch, instead of dinner. Stay longer at stops. Limit sightseeing expenses. One big savings, to meet budget, is to stay out if the northeast! Love your honesty.
Ted D. Thank you! We appreciate the advice.
That has always been our regime, Breakfast and Supper at "home", try the local at noon when you are out and about!
Very true. We went to the northeast once and I had sticker shock. Come south and eat at taco bell. :-)
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Cut back on liquor/beer/wine/cocktails at a restaurant. Think of it as a treat vs. a regular thing.
Byob if you are dining out. Most restaurants don't mind byob if they do not have a liquor license.
Go to nice restaurants for lunch only. Most serve lunch till 3 or 4 pm.
Eat mostly at home. Use a crock pot and let it cook while u are sleeping.
I rarely drink wine or a cocktail out bc it adds so much more to the bill, more tax, more tip, etc. Sure, it's nice and if money is no object, then go for it. If money is a concern, think twice about ordering that beer or cocktail.
An added thought: Have your own happy hour at home or a glass of wine before you leave for an evening dinner out. OR if you have a fancy lunch out have wine & cheese at 6 or 7pm.
No need to cut out alcohol but consuming it at home or byob saves you ton$ of money.
I know as far as checklists, we try to keep in mind, that no matter how seasoned and how ingrained that "to do" list is in your head, all it takes is one interruption, someone coming over to talk, one question asked to get you squirreled....and it could potentially be a deadly mistake. Take the time to use an actual checklist and if interrupted, go back and recheck what you've done. Dont skip steps and recheck each other. When I put the "ahh, why do I need a checklist, it is habit" mentality in check by remembering that all it takes is one mistake to change a life, it helps me snap back to focusing on safety first, no matter how lazy I feel.
Thank you for doing this video and recognizing that you needed to take steps to remain safe while on the road. Many people forget the "bug out bag" with insurance info and necessities they need if they need to leave their rig behind to survive something quickly. They forget about the weather radio and being situationally aware of thier campground and where to run for cover or info on the fridge with the campsite address and important info if they need to call 911 when they are in a panic situation. Having those things ready saves precious time when it matters most.
Pilots use checklists.
Lucy and Desi documented all this 70 years ago in The Long Long Trailer.
It is a funny movie for sure. Now we are documenting all this 70 years later. Thanks for watching!
Haha truly a great movie
Not like the crap on tv now
Some rig they drove
And just think no 4x4 truck was pulling that monstrosity !
Crazy...right!
Peter Cyr loves that movie!!
Brenda Ferguson 👍
I worked construction and traveled the United States and stayed in my RV for 38 years. The biggest thing I learned on saving money was do not stay in RV parks stay in mobile home parks. Many mobile home park have area's for RVs that are $350 a month including electricity water trash sewer and sometimes cable TV. Good luck and happy travel.
Thank you!
As a male, did you spend a lots on food....as these people over doubled their budget on FOOD!
Do you have any tips for finding parking in urban areas (especially during day time) where street space is often limited even for typically sized vehicles, let alone something large enough to live in? I'm considering trying to live out of a decently sized moving truck once I've learned enough carpentry and the like to go independent, but the logistics of parking space + avoiding tickets + moving material to/from the client's house/apartment is the only thing still putting me off.
With a sprinter van it's not much of a problem relative to a car or whatever, but for stuff the size I'm looking at (no more than 24ft) from the little I've noticed since I started paying attention it seems like it'd be a gigantic hassle if I weren't able to find a way to park on-site. I'd really rather not compromise on space if I can avoid it, so I'm scouring the net looking for everything I can to try and determine what size of vehicle to go for.
Graysett Great questions! Unfortunately we don’t have the answers for you. What we can say is that many cities and counties are cracking down on overnight parking. This said, we came across many small towns in the mid-west that have very nice city campgrounds for little to no-cost.
Johnny Fasttruck we’re at one now in Hatfield pa. It’s excellent.
Love the honesty. Need the facts so thx for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
HONESTY REDEEMS US ALL...You learned, now WE learn....Thank you!!!
Thanks for watching!
This is excellent. Thank you. It's really helpful. I appreciate the honesty and facts. Providing your experiences and learning for others is appreciated. Also, you two are a wonderful couple and seem to be wonderful people. I love the sense of adventure and how easy and kind you are with each other.
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for the very nice compliment. We have our days, but we work hard to keep life interesting.
You go girl, personally I am thrilled for you and I’ve been fascinated by 5th wheel pros and cons, really looking forward to your upcoming videos 🌻🌻 Love from Oz☀️
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Thank you! I'm just getting started with planning.
Glad we could provide a bit of info for you!
Thank you for sharing your expenses, it gives me a good bench mark for the budget I am working on for when we go full time.
Our pleasure! We’re glad you found value in our video.
Thanks so much for sharing. I’ve had to learn some of these the old fashioned way too!
Thanks for watching!
This was fab soooo informative we all make mistakes nobody's perfect just think of all the memories you have made TOGETHER
Thank you!
Thank for the info. Your video is easy to watch as if we were just sitting there with you. I also appreciate your transparency regarding hte mistakes you made. This was super helpful.
Thank you! We’re glad you found the information useful.
Thanks for this video! We are planning our first RV snowbird trip down South and are very excited for this new chapter in our lives. It was helpful knowing about budgeting and what may help us with memberships.
Glad we could help!
I love this video! I’m addicted to “life on the road” whether it’s van life, RV, box truck all of it. Most people I follow are really young but I love it nonetheless. But it’s nice to see a couple about our age do this life. Makes it that much more attainable. Thanks for sharing! Very very informative. We have an RV and consider ourselves pretty experienced. But never even considered some of the things you mentioned here. Especially the weather. So so so informative thanks again
Thanks for watching!
Great information! Especially the memberships that you used, and the estimated vs actual expenses. We are starting out full-time in a few months, and this kind of information is exactly what we need. Thank you 😀
That’s great! We’re glad you found the video helpful. What are you hitting the road in?
A Colombus Palomino 320RS
Teresa Atkinson 👍
Some good nuggets of info in here even for those of us on different (lower) budgets. I made a list of things to do further research on. Thanks.
Excellent! We’re glad you found our info useful!
Wow. Great job. You packed so much useful information in that video, especially for us folks planning to do the same. Thank you for taking the time to provide these videos.
Thank you! We appreciate you watching!
Just found you! Sold the house. Close next week and will then be officially FT! Interesting to hear your pros and cons. Took lots of notes! Thanks!
Good luck!! Thanks for watching!
Super informative. Thank you for your honesty. This will help us a lot on planning our journey in a couple of years. Expenses could be fixed as long as you know where the issue is. The best part is that you are not missing the sticks and bricks and there is no looking back. Very encouraging for someone like us who are still in the planning / dreaming phase. Safe travels. Adrian & Klara
That’s awesome! Life is short and you only live once. Cliche I know, but it really takes on a different meaning when your living it. Thanks for watching g and good luck on your journey to full timing!
Yeah the honesty is great, RV life has it's challenges!
@@AdventureEndeavor It sure does, so no need to add false drama!
Once again Bravo, love your honesty!! Love all of your videos :)
Thank you!
AWESOME video!!! Thanks very much for compiling everything and sharing!! ❤
Thank you!
Before your video ended, I subscribed. Thank you both for straight forward info. I'm still gathering info in general and plan on full timing in a few more months. Stay well.
Thank you and welcome to the LU Crew!
Thank you for your honesty. The most Truthful video I've. ever. seen. on RV living. Rock on. You're making it your own. And valuable. You've saved a lot of people a lot of money.
WOW! What a nice compliment. Thank you!
WOW! Thank you again for posting this! I entered the world of RVs beginning with a clam-shell (Versatrailer), and progressing through 2 pop up tent trailers, a small Class C, and finally graduating to a large Class C. I really wish I had viewed your video some 20 years ago! I absolutely agree with your considerations and recommendations! Thank you again for posting this!
(Parenthetically, I retired from the Army after 30 years. I guess I was considered a "Mustang", in that I went from Pvt to Colonel. ALL of my RV-ing was done while I was in the military. You're absolutely "spot on" in your comments! I have made a lot of military friends...and even more RV travelling friends! And...yes...I really miss it! Which is why I enjoy your videos so much! The honesty is refreshing!)
Timothy Webb Thank you for serving our country! I served 10 years in the Air Force and am a Desert Storm veteran.
Timothy Webb Thank you! We’re glad you found our videos useful!
HIGHLY informative video! So AWESOME! Living the dream!😊
Thank you! We appreciate you the compliment!
Enjoyed all your suggestions and advice. Especially enjoyed the wonderful relationship between you. Thanks!!!!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for the complement. There is a lot of love here!
Great video and loved the content! Thanks for your time creating the video!
Take care, Bill in Utah
Thank you! We really appreciate your support!
Blessings on your travels. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you!
You guys are honest. How refreshing!
Thank you! We believe it's important to be honest and authentic. Far too much drama out there these days.
Truthful people are very refreshing.
Real RV campers know these truths.
Some RV you tube videos are not truthful because they have agendas.
You guys tell it like it really is. Thank you because it is appreciated.
THANK YOU! This is an awesome compliment!
Great video!! All things I needed to know as my husband and I plan for retirement on the road. Thank you! I look forward to more videos.
Thank you!
Great video, very informative. When the new & the excitement of the vacation mode wears off, your budget will get better. Safe & happy travels 👍
Thank you ! We are settling in much better now.
Your video is spot on to our experience. We've been full time for one year. Wife and I enjoy your channel, keep up the great content (content? Trying to find a different word for work).
Welcome! HAHA! Yes...CONTENT=WORK! 1 to 2 hours of production work for every minute of video!
Tip: Reserve Friday or Saturday night for your eating out and date night. Plan all of your other meals and write them down on a dry erase board so you know what you’re going to be eating. Have plenty of snacks available so you don’t get so hungry. When you reserve that one night, you’ll love it!!!! Good luck.
Thanks for watching and foe the info!
New Subscriber. Good for you to have a budget structure, being diligent in tracking expenses, and then folding that back into a revised budget. The 'misses' in projected vs. actual costs will wither away. Some of our saddest full-time memories were watching folks enjoying their travels and thinking their new-found freedom didn't require them to manage their finances as thoughtfully. One hiccup (the 2000 'Internet Bubble', the 2007 Recession, or the inevitable expensive repair) and their lives were torn away from them. Congrats on your successful 6-month R'Versary!
Thank you. We appreciate your support!
Thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing your experiences and expertise with us. That was a lot of great information!
Glad you liked the video! Thanks for watching!
We just got home from a 6 week trip and one tip we think is true is to choose camp sites on the outside of a loop. There will often be more privacy and more room on those sites. Good video.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks so much for the pointers, we're about to go on the'road ourselves! From Maine to Nevada or California! In the Spring.
That’s awesome! What are you hitting the road in?
Thank you so much. Am considering becoming a full time RVer. You two are so likeable!
Go for it! Thanks for watching!
Loved hearing this! Just subscribed! Thank you! Am starting out in my 30C this spring and definitely taking my bikes!! Going the Harvest Hosts first and then visiting friends all over the US! My "Hello/Goodbye" tour!! 🙆🏻👍👍
Excellent! Sounds like you have a great plan. Thanks for watching!
Nice video. We are going into our 4th year of FT. Here are a few more tips: 1) Check restaurant reviews before going. I hate spending $60 on a mediocre meal. We have walked out of a place saying it was no where worth the money. 2) As a pilot I am HUGE on check lists. Almost tore off the antenna before we started using one. 3) Do your own repairs and upgrades. I have saved thousands of dollars by doing mostly everything myself. 4) make sure you are aware of your rig’s weight. Heavier rig, worse gas mileage. 5) Do the maintenance at regular intervals (fridge, generator, lube and grease moving parts, etc), 6) Boondock whenever you can.
Thanks for watching and for the tips. Watch some of our other videos and you’ll see that we do 90 percent of the repairs, maintenance and upgrades to our coach.
Thinking of starting the rv life thankyou for the advice your a great couple
Thank you! We’re glad to help!
Really thankful TH-cam recommended your videos. I've learned so much from your videos. Stay safe. Thank you!
Glad you like them!
Thanks for sharing your tips and challenges. So very helpful!
Thanks for watching!
Love seeing the great success you two are have lately! Keep it up. Great video BTW. ~ Norm & Kim
Thanks guys! We appreciate your support!
Makes me want to get out on the road - Really enjoyed your video! Thanks
Thank you!
Very informative video. We winter travel annually and I've watched hundreds of videos but I've never recieved so much info or learned so much in one video. Keep up the good work and stay safe! Thanks for sharing!
Hi Thor! Glad it was helpful!
Nice video, nice couple and really good info. So many things that you just don't think about until it happens to you. Thank you for being so thorough. Wishing you all the best in your travels. Be safe and may God bless!!
Thank you! We appreciate having you in our community!
Great information,I’m in the process of getting my ducks in a row , I’m hoping to be living in the R.V. family in one year from now ,so I’m watching everything I can to know what I need , enjoy your travels 🙃
Thank you !
Our experience (and I think it's common) is the first year was much more expensive than any other year. Once you get settled and move out of that "vacation" mode you'll be much better. Great job identifying what's going on and keeping track! :)
Thank you!
Great cautionary note on setup and tear down. A checklist is key for sure
Thanks for watching!
Great honest advice guys to take on board no matter what country you might like to travel in. We are in Australia and most of this great info can be adapted here. Much to think about and plan before we head off on our journeys. Stay safe and keep the up the great videos. Many thanks 🤗
Thank you! We're glad our information is useful for so many!
Very helpful to all of us. I purchased 34ft 5th wheel in march. I'm learning from you how to prepare for long term travel.. Western states and month long trips are my plans.. Thanks..
Sound like fun!
We love our ebikes! I have att prepaid in our RV and it's been unlimited and have it in winegard unit. 360 for year. Great info on your 6 months anniversary!
Thank you. AT&T has been pretty good for us too.
We're have the same unit and love it so far!
Lots of great info! Thanks guys!
Thank you!
Hi. Just getting into the rv mode of life.....not full time but may get there. This Is one of the most helpful and honest videos I’ve seen. Thank you both.
That’s awesome! We’re glad you found it useful!
Super 6 month review, New subscriber so it will be fun to follow your adventures, We are weekend warriors and will hit the road this September
That's great. We're glad our videos have been useful for you.
Great Info! I don't miss my home of 21 years!! I have lived in my Class C 31 foot for 8 months. I live by a lake. Down the line I will travel. Not ready for that yet.
Sound like your doing it your way and that’s what counts!
Thanks for the real info and honesty. 🙏
Loved your video! Great information and presentation.
Thank you!
Thank you for the video. When my wife retires in 6 years we are going full time. I really appreciate your details. I appreciate your detailed budget and use of a check list. We believe the best part of being full time is meeting new people at different locations.
Hi Bill. We have met so many great people so far! Thanks for watching!
I like your choices for finding campground. I also joined a local Elks Lodge....Most of them have RV camping around the country. They are typically $15 - 25 / night. Most do have water and electric. You walk into the lodge after dinner and they already know who you are. Very Very nice people. They will bend over backwards telling you what sights you need to see.
Thank for the info!
Eagles as well, will look into the Elks!
Thanks for sharing. A lot of things my wife and I experienced 12 years ago.
Bryan Johnson Thanks for watching!
Hello Lyf Uninterrupted, I just watched your video for the first time and thought it was very informative, so thanx.
Joe Halcomb Thank you! We appreciate having you in our community!
Well, I’m glad I love cooking up a storm. Hubby and I just bought an RV and We’ll begging our journey this spring.
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Nice vlog! RV life is cool, we may consider it if we ever move back on land. Right now we are living aboard our sail boat sailing around the world. Cheers and safe travels
SV Avocet Sailing was always something I wanted to do. Thanks for watching!
I liked the video. I don't RV, but I'm thinking about it. Videos like yours helps with my research. Keep up the good work and good luck!
Randall aThanks! We appreciate you watching!
Sounds like 6 months of learning. You're on the right track now!
Thanks for watching.
I made it all the way through your video although I had doubts whenever you talked about spending almost as much as me a person on Social Security has to live on per month ..for food and drinkI thought maybe y'all had some issues. I will sit down and watch some more of your videos and this is a learning curve even for people that have money and waste. . That's how you end up with no money. At least you admit this is going to change so you can be successful. This will help others to see how you can live a more frugal but very happy life.
It’s unfortunate that Seniors are living with such low SS income. Hopefully that will change. Thanks for watching!
Love this video. Very helpful. I am ready for this lifestyle...just need to get my husband on board
Thanks for watching!
Just found your channel...... I'm enjoying your friendly laid back go with the flow style..... Very honest & informative video.... All the best in 2020
Scott Polk Thank you! We’ve certainly enjoyed our new life thus far and we’re glad it shows in our videos.
Don't be so hard on yourselves guys. Learning is part of the journey. Great video!
So true! Thank you!
If you are thinking of going full timers living in a RV whatever type ! RENT ONE before you BUY ! This type of life however romantic it seems isn’t for everyone ! My family(husband ,daughter and my self). Were migrant workers so in order not to live in our car or a tent ( thank The powers that be) my husband and I bought a travel trailer ! Best idea we had ! If you plan to rent a “space “ in a RVPark ,your utilities will be available ( sewer,electric and water ! Propane for heating and cooking ,is your job to go and get at a propane station/gas station ) If you plan to dry camp or Coyote camp in the forest🌲 or desert 🌵 ! My husband passed away a few years ago so I haven’t “ lived” on the “road” for sometime now ! But I loved the freedom of that life and the people we met and worked with from all ethnic groups and some not all were hung up on drugs or alcohol ! Most people worked hard and raised their kids ! I also would suggest buying a used R V. Try that lifestyle for a while ,if you find it’s not for you or if you do want that Freedom way of life you can always trade up to a newer or “*NEW “ * R. V. “Helpful Hints “ when looking at older RV s open All cabinet doors 👀 LOOK for water stains that means leaks when it rains! As you walk around in the RV “feel “the floor is it soft or solid ! If it’s soft that is weak floorboards ! If the floor is firm that ‘s floor is made with plywood ! Look Around vents and windowsill for rotting of wood! Look under sink water pipes and drain pipe and check out the sewer valve on the “ blackwater tank and gray water tank There should be “Lid for the main sewer outlet drain that screws on to the pipe ! There more things to look for to numerous to address here ! Just remember like all older things humans pets we all wear out with age and so expect to have to do a bit of up grading ! Oh and if you don’t already have copy of The movie RV get one {if you want too) with Robin Williams And marvelous cast of supporting actors ! Blessed Be 😇
And I wish you more luck then you will need🍀🍀🍀🍀( Line from a Jimmy Buffett song)❤️
Betty Houk Thank you for sharing too wonderful story and sage advice! Welcome to our community and thank you for watching.
Wow you should write a book, very informative!
Eating out is a bad day at our house. My wife is hands down, one of the most amazing cook's I know. On our summer long trip across America, our meals include steak, seafood, Indian, Chinese, Cajun, Mexican, Italian, and of course the traditional burgers and hot dogs. She just cook on our trip like she cooks at home. PS that process food will slowly kill you over time.
Thanks for watching!
Nice to see the budget side tracked & shared - I'd like to see more fulltimers doing this!
More to come! Thanks for watching!
Many valuable lessons the hard way. Good job guys.
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It's a learning experience, sounds like you are getting it.
Openyoureyes39 Thanks for watching!
First time to see you guys! You 2_are very likable. I'm subbed!!
Thank you! Welcome to the LU Crew!
Thoughtful, Helpful. Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you guys, I appreciated the video and insights...
Thank you! We’re glad we could provide you with some useful information!
This video is so motivating. I am currently prepping my home to sell and will have it on the market by the end of this month. . Its too big for me and every since i traveled those 3 months this summer i feel like i dont need much. Fortunately i am free and clear. I also have a couple of rentals and im so tired of tenants. I plan on keeping one as a home base but getting rid of the others. Something in my heart tells me the time is now to downsize. I want the freedom to be able to travel more. I do plan on buying a couple lots to be able to have additional home base. My friends are negative bc they dont RV but i dont live my life on other peoples fears. I rarely talk to neighbors. We have nothing in common. This video hit home for me like your other video about your rv breakdown. Thanks again for sharing.
WOW! What a great compliment. This is exactly why we do what we do. Sometimes TH-cam can be drag, but when we get viewers like you to join our community we know we’re doing something right. Best of luck to you! Check out our videos on how we downsized using Maxsold auctions. It was super easy and relatively stress-free!
I agree. People who don’t get it will try to steer you in another direction. Especially if your solo female. You have to follow your dream and gut.
Thanks for this video. I am planning on going full-time in the spring. Good information to have. One thing that may help, change your language. Like maybe don't consider it "lodging" think rent.😉
Thanks for watching!
Thinking of doing same. Haven’t gotten RV yet. Had a couple in past
Years. Just a dream so far. Thanks for your information.
Best of luck! 👍
Thank you for your candor. It's very helpful to hear your facts and what you would do differently. Good Luck in the 2nd 6 months! Hope you nail your budget. I subscribed to follow you journey and see your update at the end of 12 months! Good Luck!!
Randall Tom Thank you! We’re doing better!
great informative video with no annoying background music!
Michael Was Thanks!
I agree the back ground music can be painful🤪
Hoping to go full timer within the next 5 years. I will definitely have to be careful on eating out. Local cuisine, craft breweries, etc is one of my favorite parts of travelling!!
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Great video with good information and back-up! Subscribed.
Thank you! Welcome to the LU Crew!
Hi there so glad to see you made it to Arizona thank you for all your honesty The part about setup and tear downs is spot on. I used to drag a toy hauler and you had to take all your toys out before you can make your bed and fold the beds up and load the toys back in before you leave. I bought a motorhome in June and just went on my first big trip my nightly cost was around $40 a night except for the six nights out of the 25 that I was gone that I parked at friends we drove about 3500 miles. Ended up in three different repair shops the last of which my motorhome is still sitting in waiting on parts. I’m $1200 in and told another $1300+ to fix. I was lucky that I was only 250 miles from home and the repair shop let me take their loaner car home. Still have to make a 9 hour trip back to get it home but that’s better than $120 a night (5 nights and counting)for a motel plus restaurants and the wife was losing her shit she was ready to be home a week before we broke down. Thanks and I want you to get you the referral that because of you I’m signing up for FMCA. Let me know how to do that. Safe travels
Hope your rig gets fixed soon...and right! Thanks for using us a referral!
You’re adding 30+ years more to your lives! You should do a video on the way you changed as a person after living on the road vs working at a corporate office and paying tons of bills, etc, how your mood, sleep, outlook on life changed, and overall well-being. I’m interested
Excellent idea! Thank you!
Thank you! This was super helpful. It’s hard to budget- I don’t think I’ve ever been successful. I appreciate your candor. The checklist is a great idea but one still seems to skim over it. One RV couple uses slap bracelets for each chore and puts them on the steering wheel- removes when done. That way if one person does something , the other will know.
Good idea! Thanks for watching!
Great vid....clever info.....very valuable for anyone with your dream ! Thank you.....and all the best....Bon Voyage !!!
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We don't plan to become fulltime, however your tips are perfect and helpful for the weekenders as well! Appreciate your taking the time to put this together for us!!
Thank you for the nice compliment! We're glad to have you in our community.
I got a lifetime America the Beautiful "Senior Pass" a couple years ago. After this Covid-19 disaster is under control I hope to make good use of it!
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Like flight planning... like a "missed approach" when flying in serious weather, your plan B RV site can be critical. I like to ask the camp host which direction does the normal prevailing winds blow. If I have a choice on sites, I will choose a site that is as close to the prevailing wind direction when I park. We've seen too many flipped RVs in our time.
Good Luck and safe travels!
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Awesome video and I really appreciate your honesty on full time living
Thanks Gary!
Yep! We like food, drink and entertainment as well. That is our Achilles heal for our budget as well.
We will get back on Keto after Christmas. Too many goodies to pass up!
It sounds like a learning curve.
It sure can be. Thanks for watching.
Great video, everyone spends differnt when living in a rv , you just gotta find the best way to live in one and how to live with less items
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You are doing a great service for those thinking of doing this.
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Excellent video… Thank you for so much information!
Thanks! Glad you found it helpful.