I love pro tip number 5. If you are keeping a roof over your head and your family is fed, warm, and happy, you're doing just fine in life. Don't worry about being judged.
I really appreciate #5 as well. I am separating from my boyfriend of 10 years and we have a 7 year old involved. I do not have a single family member to help me out. It’s just me and I work hard everyday just to keep my daughter fed and clothed. Sometimes you don’t have a choice in life. The RV life is my next step in moving out and it has been discouraging to hear every other person say some negative comment. Thank you so much for saying this!
We were on the road for 6 months straight last year and it was wonderful. We didn't do too many videos on travel because we were still on a budget and couldn't visit all the $ite$! :D
I am a single, 60 yo woman living alone and in an rv resort (in Nevada) in my 35' 5th wheel and I LOVE IT. This is a perfect tiny home alternative at a MUCH more reasonable price. I have friends who will tow it for me, if I need to but I'm happy where I am. We have mail boxes, a heated pool and a year-round hot tub spa, an exercise room and FREE unlimited hot showers in very nice bath houses.!!!!! (saves propane) YAY for you!!! Create your dream! xo
i have been living in my rv stationary for 11 years now and i absolutely love it , :) my total cost is $500.00 per month.. bet you cant find that in to many places :)
Exploring the Local Life I’ve noted aloud of camp grounds offer this, but a lot are Age restricted communities. Does this include dumping and utilities?
73 and bought a 35 foot tow. I have it set up on my son's property. For me, at my age, there is so many things to take care of on a camper. Keeping the water pressure at a certain level. I have to empty my black tank into one of those totes and haul it to the other side of the property and empty it. I think I've just bitten off more than I can chew, as they say.. And now, trying 5o keep everything from freezing. I thought I had found a place I could spend my old age, but no, not for me.
I’m so grateful to have come across your video. It makes me feel 100% better about my situation. As a single mom who pretty much has no other option right now it really kills me that my biggest issue is worrying about people who don’t know my situation and judging me. It’s already hard enough going through what I’m going through. So, thank you for making that statement about not feeling bad. As much as I already know in my heart this was just God’s way of giving me a little confirmation that I’m making the right decision.
Tip#1 - 0:40 - get the largest RV you can afford Tip#2 - 2:10 - if you get a fifth wheel (see tip#1) don’t get a tow vehicle Tip#3 - 3:07 - if you’re a family, have more than 1 vehicle Tip#4 - 4:32 - stay somewhere with amenities (pool, playground, trails, etc.) Tip#5 - 5:41 - ignore the h8ers
After losing 10k to sole application fees and spending 1-2k a month on our apartment, my wife and I are finally going off the "normal" path and moving full time into a fifth wheel. It might not be luxury, but it's OUR home that nobody can take from us or tell us what we can or can't do in it. This video is super helpful, thank you!
How is the RV life treating you and your wife? Im looking into lving in an RV once my lease is up so i can stop renting and have something i own and a roof over my head
I honestly think rv living is super underated especially for single people and usually more affordable then an apartment plus if you buy a house later you can use it as almost like an extra room.
Tip 5 I just broke into tears.. So true how some will look down at you and make you feel so bad. My spouse and I lost our apartment due to illness and other things.
no shame in that. most normal people that don't have everything handed to them in life by wealthy parents experience hardships like this. my dad had complications with workers comp and disability and now he's barely scraping by living in trashy apartments. And personally, I want to live in an Rv just because its something different and a fantastic way to save money.
I always dreamed of doing this because I enjoy camping and RV-ing. My husband thought we would do it after we retired. Now I am sick with cancer and am not able to realize this dream anymore, something I regret. For those people who want to do it, I encourage you to. Enjoy life, don't worry about what people will say, it is no one's concern but yours.
@@lrote4033 blessings to you and your hubby. ♥️♥️ I can not imagine what your going through. I do take your words to heart. I will not pay attention to what others say, I'm trying not to allow negative words to hurt me.
Praise the skies above!!! Somebody FINALLY talking about the situation that my husband and I are gonna be in! Not traveling all over/working full time outside of the RV, etc. You are wonderful.... and your hair is really pretty! Keep up the great videos!!! (and the credits had me cracking up!)
Tip 5 hits home and I appreciate that. After unsuccessfully trying to buy a house for the past few months with the market being so overwhelmed, I bought 75 acres of forest and a 40ft destination trailer. Ultimately I've saved myself 50k from the house I was looking for but the connotation of living in RV was still a speed bump. With ALL the upside of having the greatest backyard I've ever seen and now blessed to own I talked myself out of my foolishness and accept the fact that as long as I can sleep dry, the outside and my family is really my "home".
It would be interesting to hear how to set up an RV for permanent living on a piece of land that you own. What is necessary? Septic hookup, electricity hookup, water hookup, shelter, etc.
Many city codes due not allow. If you are building a house you can get temporary permitt. But i think the only legal way is park rent. Our country needs working people to pay rent so many can sit back and collect. They have made it very hard to live in rv on your own land good luck finding anywhere in the usa. But parks can be ok if you find the right one. I get people want to get land and live but its not so easy long term. Citys just dont want it county might get away with it but dont count on it
(1) I'd try to find a place that is "unincorporated" outside city limits. (2) From my own knowledge it will probably set you back $1000 to run power. But for the whole set up I'd say $10k. (3) What's necessary... Water, Sewer, Electric. (4) For those who say you have to have a house or it's illegal. Ummmm You can always put a shed out there and park you're RV. Who's going to say anything. And, how are they all up in your business. Gotta find land that's away from civilization. lol People worry too much. Good luck! -XO BlogginBrandi
@@RVersity This is truly sad. I am actually in the process of clearing our in the itty bitty city (country) so that I can buy and park a 5th wheel. Wow, I have more homework to do. I am planning to talk to them tomorrow about how to go about it. This is depressing. We have land in the real, real country so I may have to go there instead but its DARK out there..lol
I appreciate your compassionate video. I too have opted for stationary RV living for 5 yrs now. Your spot on with the 5th wheel recommendation. Also, unless you are in duress and have to move and sell your belongs, I highly recommend storing your belonging until you are 100% sure that you like living that way. It is very different than living in a home on a solid foundation. I personally will be uprgading to a bigger 5th wheel & will be moving it to a park w ameneties. You're right, people will always find fault: depreciation etc. but when you knows its for you, it's for you. A person once told me: Different is good. Normal is crazy. I love different. Always have, always will...I'm gearing up for retirement (projected 7 years)and it will make my savings last alot longer. E.G. replacing an RV AC costs a fraction of what a sticks and bricks AC replacement. Hope you are well and thank you!
As far as the tow vehicle is concerned, you could also rent a U-Haul and pull it around with that for a day or a week or however long. They sometimes have vehicles capable of pulling large trailers on their lots.
I'm legit typing in tears right now!!! #5 is EVERYTHING!!!! Please know you touched someone today who has been on the fence of taking this leap, alone!! ❤️❤️✌️✌️✌️
my wife n I are going to be living full time on family owned land with our 22 foot trailer. 9 feet wide. going to be getting hydro , direct water and direct septic installed. 1996 northwood nash 22 foot.
Would you be able to connect to a septic that’s already on property? We just stumbled on this and have never owned a TT and don’t know anyone who does. Planning to put it behind in laws property
@@joseynguyen3226 the property we are on with our trailer is family owned but have to install a sewer line from the main. so going to cost lots. we are only going to uninstall the septic tanks and put a toilet in as well as the greywater to sewer out. there is a water line already. after that is hydro. generator for now.
You are the first one who did one of these videos who touched on the mental aspect of not worrying about what others think. I am a 33 year old male who bought a house 6 years ago... because I thought I should, or had to. I have been single and alone the entire time in it. Almost every day I think about what a waste of time it is. I spend a lot of time cleaning it. Mowing. Fixing things. Etc, etc. Time I would rather spend doing literally anything else! The last ~2 years I have really gotten into alternative living ideas. I landed on things called arched cabins and that is all I think about now... getting land and building one. But I need to save up money. I have been considering the camper idea for the last 2 months but that mental hurdle is a tough one. Thanks for touching on that. :)
This has been our solution to save for a house for retirement while we work. We left our careers in comifornia and started a new way of life. We are husband and wife team truck drivers. No point in throwing money away renting an apartment. We started with a 16' Lance 1575 that we originally bought for recreation. We are only home a few days out of the month. We just upgraded to a 33' Grand Design 315RLTS. It's much more comfortable to stay in when we're home. We really like to cook so the larger counter space makes it a joy when prepping food. We also have a washer and dryer in this unit so no more trips to the laundromat. This lifestyle has allowed us to keep our options open in this crazy unpredictable world.
Sea Iris I’m looking to start the stationary RV life as soon as I can, and I’ve been looking at the Grand Design’s, more specifically used Solitudes. How do you like it so far? Anything you’ve noticed that might not immediately jump out to you just going over the floor plan and features lists? Ceilings feeling low, squishy floors, stuff like that?
Video was very helpful. I am single, I just don’t see the point of paying 800 minimum for an apartment plus utilities and they can evict you for any reason. I was evicted due to an abusive relationship where I had to Call the police on him. Mind you he didn’t live with me he was stalking me. However there is a no violence policy and one police call is an immediate eviction sadly. Been struggling ever since, lost my job, due to not knowing what to do during my eviction with all my stuff. lost my car ( due to losing my job) and just now getting it all back together. Just bought a new car paid off, and I want to live really simple. No kids no animals. But I want to make sure that I’m not spending an arm in leg to live, when I plan to travel not in my RV. But just travel in general. And don’t want to pay 900-1200$ a month on someone else’s place. I plan to pay of my trailer. One just for a single person. So I have at least a cost efficient place to live. For now, till my life evolves. You secured my Thoughts. Being this will be my First time Buying a trailer.
I'm sorry for all that has happened, but I am happy to see that you are moving on and rebuilding. Stationary RVing can definitely be a good and affordable life. Paying off your RV is a good plan and then find a place that allows you to stay for many months/years on a seasonal site or annual site. These usually cost less. I wish you all the best!!
@Kay Elizabeth - Just saw your post here from 11 months ago and hope you are doing well now! Just curious if you ended up getting an RV to live in, or are you still planning on it? I'm cautiously planning on living in an RV sometime in the next 2-3 years from now, but around here in Washington state it's hard to find a decent RV park for much less than $600 per month.
@@IKARIANOFFICIAL yes, I will make a year in my RV in September. I ended up getting a fifth wheel sunset reserve. I probably bought mine days after posting that comment. I will say, I don't think living in an RV forever is for me. But it will give me time to save and re-invest. It is a lot of maintenence at times. & and sometimes is costly. Mine is about 7 years old and already had to replace a few things and add onto it for full-time living in Florida heat. The cheapest park I found was 490 and they raised it to 520. there's a bunch for 350 monthly water included but its 55+ that was one of my major issues finding an all age location. I met people of all sorts some that were long term, others that came and go. Which I enjoyed learning of people's travels. my light bill during the summer is 70$ . without the heat i leave my windows open and my light bill was usually 30/40$ water usually is free. So it was a lower expense. But I missed the little things like a bigger shower, or having continuous hot water. My tank only last about 10-15 minutes and I'm a long shower taker. My shower is quite small and constantly hitting my elbow.. Or having to fill up my propane tanks. Which is like 50-100 every month or so cause its like 4$ a gallon! I can't buy the ones at the store because mine has tanks made specifically for my rv. Use to have to routinely sweep my roof off, because it would collect leaves in my slide outs. I learned to routinely empty my tanks after flooding my whole house. Good news is I like that I just moved to another city with my RV and didn't have to pack, and now I'm in a location right off the water. so I will say its been interesting I've learned a lot. And realized I took normal house luxuries for granted. I do not plan on staying in an rv past the next two years. But I do enjoy being able to move where ever my heart desires and not worrying about high rent or approval. As far as hurricane season I can assure you I won't be in this thing! Just a small wind storm and I can feel my house sway. I seen someone in a box rv quarter the size of mine and have 6 of them living in it. And I'm like whoa. If they can make that work, Idk why I'm complaining. I'm keeping my rv but my next move is buying a home. I like that I have built in surround sound too. also helps you elimate things you don't need cause you have nowhere to put it ! So ya start thinking about what you can live without. That's my experience so far 🙃
@@southernmountain for some reason my fifth wheel only came with one ac unit. Which was certainly not enough, my bedroom would be like a real sauna. I added new heat reflective shades to all windows, because you can feel the heat coming in. But mainly adding on a new ac unit in the bedroom. Had to take out a ceiling light and cut out a space in the roof which over all was about 2300$ to do. but my bedroom was unbearable even with fans, and don't have any type of space to have one that stands in the bedroom without getting knocked over. So I added one to the roof. If you have two acs in your rv you're in good hands lol. the heat reflective shades work swell. I don't feel the heat at all when I walk by. and they're cute'r than my old shades.
Thanks for this video. I lost my house and ex this year and broke my shoulder and am considering this as an option. My parents have an Rv they don’t use anymore and I might buy it to live in. I appreciate your tips.
I work in the office of a RV park in Arizona six months of the year. I don't know about other states, but Arizona if you stay longer then six months in an RV, you will either have to pay property tax or have your registration, plates and driver's license changed to the state.
Thank you so much for posting this. I am about to make the transition and I have no idea what I'm doing or what to expect. This certainly wasn't by choice. I haven't even been camping since I was like 12. You offered some very helpful tips. This is probably the most helpful rving video I've seen in the month I've been researching. Its obvious that you get it. You understand what this is like for many people. Its not all adventure and travel. When you got to the part about not letting anyone make you feel bad, tears welled up in my eyes. I really needed to hear that and to know that someone else out there has had to do this too. Thank you for that.
Hi Lisa, I'm so sorry it has taken me so long to get back to you. I am so happy that my video helped you out. Yes, we take time to off the road quite often to save up. We know what it is like and certainly understand the reality of the life. Hugs to you and I hope your transition goes well.
I've wanted to live in an RV since I was in preschool. Most of my favorite shows involved a traveling base... from Ark II to Star Trek, it was just cool to be able to go places and still return to your home. As a space enthusiast, I was fascinated by tiny living because that's what it was like in real space ships (and when I saw what capsule hotels were, I was hooked). As a tinkerer, I have been into solar and green energy since I built my first solar powered motor. As an adult, the less complicated, the better, the fewer bills, the better, and being eviction proof is a huge plus. I also want to lessen my footprint on the environment. So when what boiled down to some tin, windows and a trailer bed came my way for $300, I decided to build the mobile technodrome I've always dreamed of! Only it can't fly and doesn't have warp drive or an Eye of Harmony, but one can dream!
We’re getting ready to live in our camper at 65 years of age and everyone I’ve talked to about it thinks it cool. It won’t be used for a travel trailer but for a resident. I’m excited about it too just concerned about a few things.
Pretty much common sense. I’m planning to move permanently to a travel trailer on a stationary place. Compensating for space you can purchase a small building for washer/dryer and storage . Planning and research are the key.
I have an 1986 36' sitting in my yard. Im almost 18 this summer and highly considering moving out there by myself from my house as there isnt too much room and we have a kid coming. It needs a lot of work but looking more into the inverter installs and i already have plenty of ideas.
Hi, I'm thinking of getting a jayco slx, but looking to live in a camper. I'm an over the road truck driver gone for weeks at a time. So your pro tip #1 I understand the small space can get to you. The winters in Michigan can be rough and im up for the challenge. But as a frugal way to love in a worsening economy. But I appreciate this video so much to hear someone out there who understands why I want to do this.❤
Great video and tips on stationary life. I've never had anyone say anything negative to me personally, most people say man that's so cool you live in an RV. I live in an RV park and have for a year now. I settled down during Covid. NEVER thought I'd be stationary in my RV, but I'm glad I am now. You tend to learn a lot about your RV when you're sitting in it not moving. And the people at my RV park are like family. We talk all the time! NO ONE should ever feel ashamed about living in an RV. I've lived in a van and travel trailer. RV life is very humbling and way more peaceful because you have less stuff to worry about! -XO BlogginBrandi
Okay, so unfortunately, non of the answers I was seeking are in this video. As a someone who just started living in an rv for the first time a few days ago, I really need to know things like. Can I leave my propane on constantly or do I need to turn it off when not in use? Do I just both the electric and propane components of my water heater? Can I leave my black and grey tank values open all the time? Do I need to support my slide outs?
I moved in rv lost union job same month landlord died of 10 years. We were homeless and i got a 2001 sunny brook found a park that was 500 all utilites payed. Been there 3 years now pay electric water and sewer and rent went up to 550. Things to remember is its yours no calling maintenance. Parts for these can be expensive. But you can also be creative. We just upgraded to used 5th wheel and i was not as smart with this one. The guy was going to deliver it never did. It was left in the road because of a dumpster in the way of my spot. Found a guy to help and he did 3k damage to his truck back window and body. My advice is check with where you are going to put it first. Many parks have 10 year rule. Rv can not be older. Then start to learn all you can about leveling stabilizing hooking up heated water sewer hook up. Skirting so pipes dont freeze. These things can be a simple way to live or hell. I suggest if you are single working get in habit of turning off your water when you leave. A pipe break can be a huge mess. Its just a turn of the water handle and might save you some trouble. I have seen people rig with water pouring out. With the price of rents this can be a way of keeping your family together and still having a little pride that you are not staying with someone. I see this as great way for young single or couple. Sometimes less is more when shopping for one. I was able to move my first one with 64 dollar uhual small box truck with receiver slot. Uhaul is getting less trucks that have that option. So dont wait till last min. Try to figure out all details before hand dont make my mistakes. Ask ask ask. Its a lot more then pulling in and living. Also its not a bad idea to join gym so you can take a real powerful shower now and then. These have shower and you can stay clean but its nice to have a real one now and then. Read online as much as you can talk to others at parks that are living full time. Also dont assume you will get a spot. There were 50 people waiting list at this park im in. Low end rent is hard to come by so you have to call and show in person. Ask managers about what they will let in rv wise. It bad if you spend 10k and only state park lets you in. More of the mobil parks are getting old mobils out and turning them to rv spots so look everywhere. Dont make waves. I found out mobils were paying 400 and me 550. Remember they own the park and make the rules. If you dont like it there are 50 other rvs waiting so keep that in mind. As low end renters you dont want to make waves. If you are not happy they will tell you to move. No leases at my park for rvs. Im sure there are all kinds of private deals im just sharing mine. 550 a month for colorado springs is unheard of. My daughter is in college wife disable and me barely getting by due to health but we are together and warm and safe and clean. I hope i help someone out there that is thinking of this way of life. Try to get in before winter so you have time to set up the right way. Insulation window bubble anything to save energy so you can keep it cheap. Good luck to you and whoever you are with.
Thank you so much for making this uplifting video. My wife and I decided to buy a camper and live in it full time to save money, and you better believe there were a few judgy family members on both sides. That being said, we love it, and we think we made the right decision. One of the big challenges now is just finding a place to park it full time.
Glad it was helpful! I hope that you continue to enjoy it and that you found a good place to park and be stationary. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Great video. I'm planning to be TT stationary soon because I am tired of paying rent and my car will be paid off soon. However, it is just me and my 4.5lb chi mix so I don't want to go to big. Lol I like small and cozy. I do not have a tow vehicle so that tip you gave about services to move your trailer was what I needed to hear. Great tips.
Tip 5 was a surprise😕. Didn't think people would think like that in the US. To me it is just another version of a tiny house that can be moved if you want to. Personally l would sooner live like you do then pay someone else's mortgage i.e rent! Subscribed because as other have said you are looking at things from a different angle, interesting...
7 months later, I, a random internet stranger looking to start this life soon, hope you are doing well. Stay strong, because as my (attempted) high school yearbook quote said, Don’t let the *explicative*’s get you down.
Your video was very helpful. I like how you talk about stationery RV living. So many full time RVers seem to focus on traveling. Some of us, like my husband and I, like the appeal of getting an RV to live in one location. I cannot believe how much cheaper it is to live in an RV than a regular house.
We are seniors and thinking of doing the same.....we will be staying in a travel trailer this winter in Florida and thinking of doing the same in Ohio in the summer.....checking out the good & the bad of year round TT living Reply
thank you so much for making this video! I do not have a proper income and I'm being evicted in a month and my only living option is stationary RV living and I know it's going to be a big change. Videos like this make me feel a little more prepared and ready for this life ahead of me!
Thank you for these tips. #5 Is so very important. I am in a situation where I do not have many choices. The one choice I found that will work for me and my 4 children is living in a stationary camper. It may not be an ideal situation but I will make it work. I have been getting so many negative comments from people it's unbelievable. However, I feel camper living will save me money and be safer than a shelter. I can save up over the next few months and get us a good rental. I really needed to hear #5 as it had given me the strength to keep doing what I need to do. Thank you
I love this! I was looking for ideas on how to make an RV or camper feel like a home and more comfortable for living in permanently for my mom because she just lost her home and is now moving into an RV park with her camper when I found this video. Even though this doesn’t exactly pertain to me, I was very touched by this message. You made me feel better about not only my mom’s situation but my own as well. I don’t live in an RV but My home isn’t much bigger and definitely not in the safest area. You brought tears to my eyes and I want you to know that you are awesome, you have a wonderfully kind and beautiful personality. Sometimes we just need to hear that everything is going to be ok, don’t be ashamed or embarrassed of where you live or what you are going through and just know that people do understand and not everyone looks down or judges you. Thank you for your kind heartfelt message!
*Newly Updated Safety Suggestions; I just happened to see your channel, and others similar channels recently, and I think that you, and others sharing their actual reality, and some have expressed some of the up, and down sides to van, RV, or vehicle living. Although, I just noticed your TH-cam channel, and other similar channels, displaying van living. I just wanted to remind everyone to Aware Be of your surroundings and Alert, I just posted this anyway to help anyone who may benefit from these suggestions I believe that it is very helpful, and beneficial to others who may be thinking about this type of living without actually thinking through, about the some of the realistic problems that could occur with vehicle or van living etc... People need to know what up sides there are, as well as some of the down sides of vehicle living. I believe this channel, and other channels have been informative to others, including myself. Although, I am NOT living in a vehicle or anything like this. I feel that you , and others TH-camrs sharing this with your viewers will be very helpful. I wish you ALL the Best with your traveling endeavors. I shared this with several other travelers, as I watched their TH-cam channel for the first time, as yours, and I shared with them this information that may be helpful to you as well to others. Therefore, I would also like to suggest a few Safety tips, and items that may help you, or others in your viewing audience. Although, you may have knowledge of this already, I am not sure, so I hope this will be helpful to you, others or someone. *Keep a Extra working cellphone with you or in your vehicle. You can purchase inexpensive phone with a very low monthly price between 25, 35, 45, dollars a month with unlimited data and text, and some have Nationwide coverage Do your research for the best fit for you Consider Carrying Several Extra portable cellphone phone chargers, and cables. Consider theses items: *Mini portable power charging station. I have also seen outdoor portable solar powered power stations, that can be recharged from sunlight this may be very useful to have, to power your devices. *Invest in a Cellular signal booster for outdoor use, and camping situations to boost or amplify your cell signal and reception. Consider also the purchase of a WiFi signal booster to also boost your WiFi signal. Research to see what you prefer. *Very Inportant: Invest in a SOS distress electronic signal device, this a kind of device can send out a distress signal with your exact location. There are various types of these devices, and including devices that can be used when boating, or camping situations. *Some have emergency Strobe lights SOS signaling with location alerts, and location updates that can be sent to your family, and emergency first responders. Some can be synchronized with your smart watch or phone. There are some satellite SOS texting messaging, locator devices that will send messages with your phone even if there isn’t any cellular signal, or WiFi. With this device your can still text, and communicate with others in a emergency satellite transmission. Check online, for various emergency SOS products, some are small to fit in the palm of your hand. You can check online, and on Amazon, research what SOS devices will be a good fit for you. *Mini portable vehicle battery jumper charger *vehicle battery jumper cables *Vehicle Jumper cables PLEASE BE AWARE that in the WINTER vehicle Batteries fail many times in very cold weather conditions. Vehicle batteries drain more often in the winter months. Please Keep a vehicle battery portable jumper pack, this is a device that can jumper or boost your vehicles battery yourself without another vehicle. If you have a older battery in your vehicle, Please have it tested or replace it, and consider the purchase a new vehicle battery with higher Cold Cranking Amps rating. *Keep a Fire extinguisher handy *Smoke detectors, and Carbon monoxide detectors can be helpful *Mounted Dashboard camera front and rear possibly. Exterior vehicle cameras Interior vehicle cameras *Flashlights or pluggin spotlights *Portable spotlights, and lanterns Keep a few whistles around with you, and in your vehicle possibly in your vehicle’s center console *A set of long range 2 way radios, walkie talkies, to communicate with others during trips, some have 100 mile radius keep for emergencies. Use your own discretion regarding the use of any weapons. Don’t forget to bring Bear Spray Pepper spray Where is allowed Purchase a couple canisters just in case and keep it with you If you own a drone you can use it to survey your area for animals etc. However, Please Be Safe and Beware of your Surroundings. Stay Alert, and Be Safe even when stopping at Rest stops, Truck Stops, and conducting your various tasks. Keep in often contact with your family, friends etc. Keep up with the latest Weather Updates, beware and prepare for unexpected Weather events and conditions. I would suggest *NOT* to travel to locations without internet, cellular service in the Winter, the reason is that weather conditions can change quickly, and you absolutely DO NOT want a vehicle break down, or malfunction, and not have the availability to contact your family, and or emergency road assistance or emergency services. Safety is Paramount. Keep your vehicle gas filled Don’t chance your Safety by running your vehicle fuel or gas too close to Empty. Fill it up anyway, it will save you alot of time, and headache later on. Remember to keep up on routine maintenance, check your tires for wear, keep up with your fluids for your vehicle, like oil levels, antifreeze coolant, Please carry extra (oil)(washer fluid), (brake fluid), (antifreeze). You will need extra Winshield Washer fluid because of the ever changing Weather conditions, especially in slushy wet roads. Because you will Be driving more often in dusty, dirty windy, varying weather conditions. Your windshield will gather dust and debris from long term driving. Also, Remember Because you are on the road riding for sometimes very long distances, and long periods of time, I would suggest investing in 2 sets of tires, and a spare, the extra set to rotate. Check the mileage ratings on your tires they all very. Conduct visual inspections of your tires often, check for damage, wearing, air pressure, etc Keep a pressure gauge to check your tires pressure and a tire pump. Electric, Portable tire pump. Keep towing insurance to Be Safe if you ever need it. It Doesn’t cost much try to get National coverage if available, or where you will be traveling. Keep Extra financing, and savings for any unexpected issues, vehicle repairs, and overnight stays, in a emergency or if you need to rest indoors. Keep Enjoying Yourself, Keep Enjoying the outdoors, and Nature Just..Please continue to Be Positive, Safe, and Alert.. Wishing Success, Well-being and Happiness You All. God Bless You, and everyone Traveling, or living in their vehicles, Vans, RVs, etc. Please Be Safe..... God Be With You... Author Advocate for Humanity, Safety Advocate Jason Sandifer, Michigan 10/06/2022, 10/02/2022 10/08/2022, 10/10/2022, 10/16/2022, 10/23/2022 11/07/2022, 11/12/2022
We talk about RV gear for winter RVing in this video: th-cam.com/video/Ggzu4TEhDsM/w-d-xo.html We have not done videos about how to empty the black/grey water. As for filling water, when you are long term you simply connect your fresh water hose to the city water connection.
Thanks for the tips! I will be buying an RV in the near future for stationary living. Im fortunate enough to have family that I can stay with while i save money for it, and a place to put it on their property once i get it. I have seen some very "homey" looking travel trailers, a medium sized one will be plenty of room for me since I'm by myself. Im really looking forward to getting one and adding things to make it more of a home. Wish there were more videos about that haha
I know this video is 5 years old, but I’ve been searching for this EXACT information for almost 3 years!! Thank you for discussing every one of these points. We are planning living on a functioning farm and will not be moving the rig. It’s all we can afford, so this information is very welcome!
Thank you for covering all this. I'm in a situation where I have no choice but to live in a travel trailer (not that I'm upset) However, I am up for the challenge because I have thought many years to do the minimalist living style and making small spaces become home. This RV will be mine free and clear so the pride and excitement is there...just because I will own it. I am a tad nervous, but it will over all save me money as well..or at least I hope. I do have a plot ready. You are correct about the 5th point, I already was told "your living is going backwards, not forward, you should get a proper place". I don't see it that way, I see where I will be able to save which in a way is enhancing my experience since that money can go to car repairs, doctor visits and other things that also demands money. Tomorrow I will be checking out a 30 ft travel trailer. Here to an adventure. ❤️
Besides, working 60+ hours just to have an expensive "real home" (as some have told me) isn't appealing to me...I don't want to live at my work...I want to also have some down time and not just be working my life away as well. At this moment, I will need 2 full time jobs just to live in houses...not worth it to me. RV sounds a lot better and not doing 2 jobs. 1 full time position is enough. 😂
I'm going to be living in a RV on a private lake lot. I have spent all of my adult life living in tiny studio and one bedroom apartments. I have lived in rented rooms in big old houses. A 32 Food fith wheel with two slides is going to be a major improvement.
THIS was the video I needed. Still learning about RV stationary life, before I jump in next Spring, and you answered a few questions I wasn't sure about. Thank you!
Thank you for these tips! The last tip really hit home. We're not in the best shape credit/ financial wise, and doing the rv living is the first thing we thought of.
We have lived full time/ year round in our 5th wheel for close to 4 years. I have had plenty of experiences with people who think it is "sad" and "pitiful" that we "have to" live like this. We are low income and the rents here in my town are outrageous and just keep going up. This is an affordable alternative to living in a roach-infested overpriced apartment with drug dealers for neighbors. Then there is always the "trailer trash" stigma that some people will apply to you. I love my trailer. It is all paid for and we only have to pay lot rent (all utilities are include except for propane). Like she said, some people just don't get it. The tiny house movement is growing. I myself would not want to pay a high house payment for 30 years. And if your neighbors are obnoxious, you can't easily move.
Thank you for the video. It was great. Now I have to figure out how I'm going to purchase a 5th wheel. Currently, I am living in my van parked on the side of the road. Stealth.
We are seniors......planning on living in Fl in the winter in an rv park in a travel trailer …..thinking of doing the same in Ohio in the summer......looking at our options and what the drawbacks are.....loved this video
I made my decision to live full time in my 33' park model camper because I wanted something small. I'm retiring in 3 years and don't want or need a house. I've been in my camper for 1 year and it is all about prioritizing what you NEED. The more I get rid of the happier I am.
Thank you, Thank you very much! You sound to be so true and concerned about what you are saying, was touching. Thanks for that! Its beautiful! Well, about stationary Rv, I prefer and need because I really need to be in a safe condition with my pets in a RV life style. And was thinking about dont need to buy a truck at starts. So, I think my mind are going in the rigth direction! I would like to see a kind of list of places for stationary Rv Parking. And for pets. I have 7 cats! And want a Dog too! haha!
Hi Fernanda!! I think we were chatting a few days ago. 😀 I believe that Thousand Trails has seasonal sites - these are long-term sites that you can occupy for a year. They don't post it on their website so you would need to call to get info. Here's the link: www.thousandtrails.com/
Thank you so much for this channel my family of 4 is about to make this transition to stationary rv living you are the first person to have any info on this your amazing 💗
Tip 2 and tip 5 really touched base with us. We have two vehicles currently, and I have been going back and forth on selling the car and keeping the truck... also, our situation is selling our home and moving into a 5th wheel by choice, and very few people understand that. Great video, with good information!
We are seniors and thinking of doing the same.....we will be staying in a travel trailer this winter in Florida and thinking of doing the same in Ohio in the summer.....checking out the good & the bad of year round TT living
Hi! I'm already a subscriber but had not seen this video. Thank You so much for the tips..... #5 is something I deal with often, my family thinks my husband and I have completely lost it. But we are seeking a simple, less stressful kinda experience in this crazy world of ours. Many blessings to you and your family!
I tell people I live in my RV because I love it You have gotten very comfortable speaking on camera. And better alone. When Robert is next to you he makes your heart flutter and it distracts you.
Me and my brother are looking to buy land (10 acres) and each get an RV. We want to grow our own food and raise mostly chickens. We have been looking into solar panels and water systems that will allow us to live almost entirely off grid. Most exciting thing I've done in a very long time.
Thank you for this! My husband and our pets may need to move into an rv later this year or next and it's been so hard finding information from people who aren't rich and travelling all around. We'd be stationary because it would be a work for rent situation. Anyway, thanks!
So so grateful to find this while searching for more information on TT/RV life. My partner and I became homeless earlier this year and could not find anything affordable in the area so we turned to a TT. Only problem we have is finding a place to put it for the winter where we are.
Oh Lauren, I'm sorry to hear about these circumstances, but I hope stationary RVing is working out for you and your partner. I'm sorry that I was unable to follow-up until now.
Thanks for the tips Jessica, we are looking forward to going full-time, our children are very supportive of us, so we're very fortunate. We are in our 60's and getting away from a mortgage, upkeep on a home, just wanting to go while we are still able means so much to us.
I meant toy haulers trailers before I really like the toy haulers I'm a bachelor with toys and dogs it's a fifth wheel 43 ft long XLR and a big pickup to call it I know what you're talkin about a person get claustrophobic and some of those little trailers and they don't even have slides
I remember when used to live in my questionable apartment. I would get up at 7 AM and wouldn’t come back until 6PM for work. I just didn’t like the cycle of working the whole day just so i can have enough money to pay for a shitty apartment. I felt like a hamster running in circles with no end
Thanks so much for this site! Finally a stay put site. Anyone with info on perm RV sites in DFW please chime in. MUST have a tree...it's Texas! I was so blessed to be given a well taken care of 31' Winnebago! Its a 1998, so the Ren'Ovay is on. With the help of RV bloggers, Pinterest, a few good friends (some for a small fee:) to install wood laminate flooring, Sherman Wms Extreme Primer, paint & my trusty Purdy Paint brushes I will soon retire with that old RV updated, opened up & strutting into that tree covered site!
Wow Jessica I love your channel I agree with others its nice to have someone talk about stationary RV living. I sold my home and moved to Florida. I bought a No Boundaries 19-3 brand new and I have it full time in a retirement RV- mobile home park. No one under 55, No children. Yea. I love it just me and the cat. Being small does have its issues but ya get used to it. Florida is very RV hostile, Its unlawful to buy a lot and put an RV on it to reside there. That was my plan but I guess not. The snow birds lock up every RV campground in the state November through March so its hard to find a place to park if not impossible.
Hey!! There are some places in Florida where you can live on your property in your RV, but it's not easy to find those areas. We have friends that found a place and have been slowly setting it up as a homestead. You can read about their experience here: www.exploringthelocallife.com/can-you-live-in-an-rv-on-your-property/
I have been thinking about a stationary RV on our (wife and mine) 6+ acre property to eventually downsize into and/or to have a backup/guest house on our property. Hurricane Helene hit our area really hard and one tree fall could have changed or ended our lives. We live surrounded by trees.
Plenty of people do this, just make sure that you are in an area that allows it. It's so surprising how many places don't. I would not ride out a hurricane in an RV if I could avoid it. If possible, have a backup plan - somewhere safe to go or make sure you can drive your RV to safety.
@@WalkAndPaddle Thank you. The stationary RV would not be a shelter from storms but in case the house is damaged from some storm and so would provide temp residence--better than hotels or apartments--while overseeing the repairs. Also, our land is on 'Unrestricted' designation and I doubt a temp abode would be an issue. Plus could serve as guest house. We need to figure out utilities even for temp residence though, especially septic/sewer. It is rural.
Thank you so much, I recently bought a used fifth wheel to live on my parents land with my boyfriend but still have my own space. And his friends and family have been brutal with insults and criticisms. So I needed that
I've been looking into alternatives for rent here in Vegas. We don't have an RV, but I've been researching places & living situations. Here you can only camp 15 straight days, and RV sites long term I believe are 30 days and many require the RV to be 10 years or less and no modified conversions. The cost for RV parks is about 900, then there's propane, electric, & other fees not to mention the cost for the RV. I'm not seeing that it's cheap, but people say that it is. Rent here is ridiculous so I'm trying to find something else.
The cost of your campsite is completely dependent on where you are. In Georgia, we were able to get a site with hookups and electricity included for $425/month. In Colorado, it was $1,000/month for a similar site. Also, campgrounds/RV parks closer to urban areas and/or tourist locations will always be higher. As for the 10 years or less policy, some will be flexible if they can see a photo of your RV. They are mainly concerned with rusty or just unkempt RVs. I hope this helps a little.
Vamos a comprar una de 20'rv no para viajar solo Para vivir espero nos valla bien lo bueno que podremos ahorrar un poco somos personas mayores y queremos más allá vivir mejor gracias por su video lo necesitaba y no avía encontrado uno como este
Thanks for this video. I've been looking for tips, advice, and people's experiences with stationary camper trailer or RV living. I'm almost 59 and am considering finding a way to purchase a camper trailer (I'd prefer that over an RV), setting it up somewhere, and living in it fulltime, indefinitely. I live on social security disability, and I'm not sure if I could do this, but I want to do my research before I decide it can't be done. I'm currently living with my daughter, SIL, and my grandkids and have for over a decade - but I'd just like to have a place of my own :) I never go without and am well taken care of. My two children are a blessing and I know they would go to the ends of the earth for me - so I'm not wanting a place of my own because of anything negative. I just want a place to call my own and to go to at the end of the day, lol. I appreciate your video and you have a new subscriber!
I love pro tip number 5. If you are keeping a roof over your head and your family is fed, warm, and happy, you're doing just fine in life. Don't worry about being judged.
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Me too! Pro tip # 5 is the BOMB!
Thank you, from someone who is in this situation for the first time at 50 years old with a 10 year old son 😊
I really appreciate #5 as well. I am separating from my boyfriend of 10 years and we have a 7 year old involved. I do not have a single family member to help me out. It’s just me and I work hard everyday just to keep my daughter fed and clothed. Sometimes you don’t have a choice in life. The RV life is my next step in moving out and it has been discouraging to hear every other person say some negative comment. Thank you so much for saying this!
Your Channel is unique in that you offer info for the stationary RV-er ... most Channel’s are all about travel!
Well, this is the 1st one!! 🙂We just know that not everyone can travel and wanted to encourage those folks as well.
Exploring the Local Life you have always been more stationary than most RV folks though even if this is the first official video :)
We were on the road for 6 months straight last year and it was wonderful. We didn't do too many videos on travel because we were still on a budget and couldn't visit all the $ite$! :D
This is very inspiring and helpful. Thank you for your honesty!
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I am a single, 60 yo woman living alone and in an rv resort (in Nevada) in my 35' 5th wheel and I LOVE IT. This is a perfect tiny home alternative at a MUCH more reasonable price. I have friends who will tow it for me, if I need to but I'm happy where I am. We have mail boxes, a heated pool and a year-round hot tub spa, an exercise room and FREE unlimited hot showers in very nice bath houses.!!!!! (saves propane) YAY for you!!! Create your dream! xo
💞Love this so much Ana!! Sounds like you found a fantastic place!! Happy that you are doing what works for you!! 😍
where in nevada? how much per month for rent?
I'm a beginner. Tired of renting room with ppl & being owned! Sooo..mhaw to get cool air in hot places?
i have been living in my rv stationary for 11 years now and i absolutely love it , :) my total cost is $500.00 per month.. bet you cant find that in to many places :)
💞💗That's awesome to hear. Yep, that is definitely not easy to find!!
Can you do a video
Where did you find a place for $500. a month?
How is it that you can make it on only 500 a month I would like to know
Exploring the Local Life I’ve noted aloud of camp grounds offer this, but a lot are Age restricted communities. Does this include dumping and utilities?
73 and bought a 35 foot tow. I have it set up on my son's property. For me, at my age, there is so many things to take care of on a camper. Keeping the water pressure at a certain level. I have to empty my black tank into one of those totes and haul it to the other side of the property and empty it. I think I've just bitten off more than I can chew, as they say.. And now, trying 5o keep everything from freezing. I thought I had found a place I could spend my old age, but no, not for me.
I’m so grateful to have come across your video. It makes me feel 100% better about my situation. As a single mom who pretty much has no other option right now it really kills me that my biggest issue is worrying about people who don’t know my situation and judging me. It’s already hard enough going through what I’m going through. So, thank you for making that statement about not feeling bad. As much as I already know in my heart this was just God’s way of giving me a little confirmation that I’m making the right decision.
Me too. You're not alone ❤️
Tip#1 - 0:40 - get the largest RV you can afford
Tip#2 - 2:10 - if you get a fifth wheel (see tip#1) don’t get a tow vehicle
Tip#3 - 3:07 - if you’re a family, have more than 1 vehicle
Tip#4 - 4:32 - stay somewhere with amenities (pool, playground, trails, etc.)
Tip#5 - 5:41 - ignore the h8ers
Great advice!
After losing 10k to sole application fees and spending 1-2k a month on our apartment, my wife and I are finally going off the "normal" path and moving full time into a fifth wheel. It might not be luxury, but it's OUR home that nobody can take from us or tell us what we can or can't do in it. This video is super helpful, thank you!
I'm glad our video was helpful!! 😍😍 Wishing you the best in your full-time life!!
How is the RV life treating you and your wife? Im looking into lving in an RV once my lease is up so i can stop renting and have something i own and a roof over my head
@@theItalianshamrock what’d you wind up doing?
Any update
I’m planning on buying an RV and living in it full-time too.
I honestly think rv living is super underated especially for single people and usually more affordable then an apartment plus if you buy a house later you can use it as almost like an extra room.
Preach it Joe!
-XO
BlogginBrandi
Absolutely Joe!!
or an AirBnB
@@latonyalee7821 good idea
Tip 5 I just broke into tears.. So true how some will look down at you and make you feel so bad. My spouse and I lost our apartment due to illness and other things.
I would just laugh at those dunces, myself.......they are chained to slumlords or mortgages and probably secretly envy the RV people
Same here. We just got our travel trailer because we couldn't afford rent anywhere else.
no shame in that. most normal people that don't have everything handed to them in life by wealthy parents experience hardships like this. my dad had complications with workers comp and disability and now he's barely scraping by living in trashy apartments. And personally, I want to live in an Rv just because its something different and a fantastic way to save money.
I always dreamed of doing this because I enjoy camping and RV-ing. My husband thought we would do it after we retired. Now I am sick with cancer and am not able to realize this dream anymore, something I regret. For those people who want to do it, I encourage you to. Enjoy life, don't worry about what people will say, it is no one's concern but yours.
@@lrote4033 blessings to you and your hubby. ♥️♥️ I can not imagine what your going through. I do take your words to heart. I will not pay attention to what others say, I'm trying not to allow negative words to hurt me.
Praise the skies above!!! Somebody FINALLY talking about the situation that my husband and I are gonna be in! Not traveling all over/working full time outside of the RV, etc. You are wonderful.... and your hair is really pretty!
Keep up the great videos!!! (and the credits had me cracking up!)
Tip 5 hits home and I appreciate that. After unsuccessfully trying to buy a house for the past few months with the market being so overwhelmed, I bought 75 acres of forest and a 40ft destination trailer. Ultimately I've saved myself 50k from the house I was looking for but the connotation of living in RV was still a speed bump. With ALL the upside of having the greatest backyard I've ever seen and now blessed to own I talked myself out of my foolishness and accept the fact that as long as I can sleep dry, the outside and my family is really my "home".
For the math... a house would have been $350k vs Land and an RV for $300k.
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It would be interesting to hear how to set up an RV for permanent living on a piece of land that you own. What is necessary? Septic hookup, electricity hookup, water hookup, shelter, etc.
Thats us. We are on our own land to build, me my husband and my son. Its so fun, obviously cheap...and easy.
Many city codes due not allow. If you are building a house you can get temporary permitt. But i think the only legal way is park rent. Our country needs working people to pay rent so many can sit back and collect. They have made it very hard to live in rv on your own land good luck finding anywhere in the usa. But parks can be ok if you find the right one. I get people want to get land and live but its not so easy long term. Citys just dont want it county might get away with it but dont count on it
@@georgekaylor4597 oh so that's the whole purpose of slumlords......to collect every working person's dollar.......very sad
(1) I'd try to find a place that is "unincorporated" outside city limits.
(2) From my own knowledge it will probably set you back $1000 to run power. But for the whole set up I'd say $10k.
(3) What's necessary... Water, Sewer, Electric.
(4) For those who say you have to have a house or it's illegal. Ummmm You can always put a shed out there and park you're RV. Who's going to say anything. And, how are they all up in your business. Gotta find land that's away from civilization. lol
People worry too much.
Good luck!
-XO
BlogginBrandi
@@RVersity This is truly sad. I am actually in the process of clearing our in the itty bitty city (country) so that I can buy and park a 5th wheel. Wow, I have more homework to do. I am planning to talk to them tomorrow about how to go about it. This is depressing. We have land in the real, real country so I may have to go there instead but its DARK out there..lol
I appreciate your compassionate video. I too have opted for stationary RV living for 5 yrs now. Your spot on with the 5th wheel recommendation. Also, unless you are in duress and have to move and sell your belongs, I highly recommend storing your belonging until you are 100% sure that you like living that way. It is very different than living in a home on a solid foundation. I personally will be uprgading to a bigger 5th wheel & will be moving it to a park w ameneties. You're right, people will always find fault: depreciation etc. but when you knows its for you, it's for you. A person once told me: Different is good. Normal is crazy. I love different. Always have, always will...I'm gearing up for retirement (projected 7 years)and it will make my savings last alot longer. E.G. replacing an RV AC costs a fraction of what a sticks and bricks AC replacement. Hope you are well and thank you!
As far as the tow vehicle is concerned, you could also rent a U-Haul and pull it around with that for a day or a week or however long. They sometimes have vehicles capable of pulling large trailers on their lots.
The rain in the background was very calming. Thank you for the tips and being realistic!
I'm legit typing in tears right now!!! #5 is EVERYTHING!!!! Please know you touched someone today who has been on the fence of taking this leap, alone!! ❤️❤️✌️✌️✌️
I think lots of people will be taking this leap with all the craziness going on in the world.
my wife n I are going to be living full time on family owned land with our 22 foot trailer. 9 feet wide. going to be getting hydro , direct water and direct septic installed. 1996 northwood nash 22 foot.
Would you be able to connect to a septic that’s already on property? We just stumbled on this and have never owned a TT and don’t know anyone who does. Planning to put it behind in laws property
@@joseynguyen3226 the property we are on with our trailer is family owned but have to install a sewer line from the main. so going to cost lots. we are only going to uninstall the septic tanks and put a toilet in as well as the greywater to sewer out. there is a water line already. after that is hydro. generator for now.
You are the first one who did one of these videos who touched on the mental aspect of not worrying about what others think. I am a 33 year old male who bought a house 6 years ago... because I thought I should, or had to. I have been single and alone the entire time in it. Almost every day I think about what a waste of time it is. I spend a lot of time cleaning it. Mowing. Fixing things. Etc, etc. Time I would rather spend doing literally anything else! The last ~2 years I have really gotten into alternative living ideas. I landed on things called arched cabins and that is all I think about now... getting land and building one. But I need to save up money. I have been considering the camper idea for the last 2 months but that mental hurdle is a tough one. Thanks for touching on that. :)
This has been our solution to save for a house for retirement while we work. We left our careers in comifornia and started a new way of life. We are husband and wife team truck drivers. No point in throwing money away renting an apartment. We started with a 16' Lance 1575 that we originally bought for recreation. We are only home a few days out of the month. We just upgraded to a 33' Grand Design 315RLTS. It's much more comfortable to stay in when we're home. We really like to cook so the larger counter space makes it a joy when prepping food. We also have a washer and dryer in this unit so no more trips to the laundromat. This lifestyle has allowed us to keep our options open in this crazy unpredictable world.
Sea Iris I’m looking to start the stationary RV life as soon as I can, and I’ve been looking at the Grand Design’s, more specifically used Solitudes. How do you like it so far? Anything you’ve noticed that might not immediately jump out to you just going over the floor plan and features lists? Ceilings feeling low, squishy floors, stuff like that?
Video was very helpful. I am single, I just don’t see the point of paying 800 minimum for an apartment plus utilities and they can evict you for any reason. I was evicted due to an abusive relationship where I had to
Call the police on him. Mind you he didn’t live with me he was stalking me. However there is a no violence policy and one police call is an immediate eviction sadly. Been struggling ever since, lost my job, due to not knowing what to do during my eviction with all my stuff. lost my car ( due to losing my job) and just now getting it all back together. Just bought a new car paid off, and I want to live really simple. No kids no animals. But I want to make sure that I’m not spending an arm in leg to live, when I plan to travel not in my RV. But just travel in general. And don’t want to pay 900-1200$ a month on someone else’s place. I plan to pay of my trailer. One just for a single person. So I have at least a cost efficient place to live. For now, till my life evolves. You secured my
Thoughts. Being this will be my
First time
Buying a trailer.
I'm sorry for all that has happened, but I am happy to see that you are moving on and rebuilding. Stationary RVing can definitely be a good and affordable life. Paying off your RV is a good plan and then find a place that allows you to stay for many months/years on a seasonal site or annual site. These usually cost less. I wish you all the best!!
@Kay Elizabeth - Just saw your post here from 11 months ago and hope you are doing well now! Just curious if you ended up getting an RV to live in, or are you still planning on it? I'm cautiously planning on living in an RV sometime in the next 2-3 years from now, but around here in Washington state it's hard to find a decent RV park for much less than $600 per month.
@@IKARIANOFFICIAL yes, I will make a year in my RV in September. I ended up getting a fifth wheel sunset reserve. I probably bought mine days after posting that comment. I will say, I don't think living in an RV forever is for me. But it will give me time to save and re-invest. It is a lot of maintenence at times. & and sometimes is costly. Mine is about 7 years old and already had to replace a few things and add onto it for full-time living in Florida heat. The cheapest park I found was 490 and they raised it to 520. there's a bunch for 350 monthly water included but its 55+ that was one of my major issues finding an all age location. I met people of all sorts some that were long term, others that came and go. Which I enjoyed learning of people's travels. my light bill during the summer is 70$ . without the heat i leave my windows open and my light bill was usually 30/40$ water usually is free. So it was a lower expense. But I missed the little things like a bigger shower, or having continuous hot water. My tank only last about 10-15 minutes and I'm a long shower taker. My shower is quite small and constantly hitting my elbow.. Or having to fill up my propane tanks. Which is like 50-100 every month or so cause its like 4$ a gallon! I can't buy the ones at the store because mine has tanks made specifically for my rv. Use to have to routinely sweep my roof off, because it would collect leaves in my slide outs. I learned to routinely empty my tanks after flooding my whole house. Good news is I like that I just moved to another city with my RV and didn't have to pack, and now I'm in a location right off the water. so I will say its been interesting I've learned a lot. And realized I took normal house luxuries for granted. I do not plan on staying in an rv past the next two years. But I do enjoy being able to move where ever my heart desires and not worrying about high rent or approval. As far as hurricane season I can assure you I won't be in this thing! Just a small wind storm and I can feel my house sway. I seen someone in a box rv quarter the size of mine and have 6 of them living in it. And I'm like whoa. If they can make that work, Idk why I'm complaining. I'm keeping my rv but my next move is buying a home. I like that I have built in surround sound too. also helps you elimate things you don't need cause you have nowhere to put it ! So ya start thinking about what you can live without. That's my experience so far 🙃
@@southernmountain for some reason my fifth wheel only came with one ac unit. Which was certainly not enough, my bedroom would be like a real sauna. I added new heat reflective shades to all windows, because you can feel the heat coming in. But mainly adding on a new ac unit in the bedroom. Had to take out a ceiling light and cut out a space in the roof which over all was about 2300$ to do. but my bedroom was unbearable even with fans, and don't have any type of space to have one that stands in the bedroom without getting knocked over. So I added one to the roof. If you have two acs in your rv you're in good hands lol. the heat reflective shades work swell. I don't feel the heat at all when I walk by. and they're cute'r than my old shades.
Hello, my wife and I would like to live full time in an RV park in South Florida. Are you familiar with the parks in that area?
Thanks for this video. I lost my house and ex this year and broke my shoulder and am considering this as an option. My parents have an Rv they don’t use anymore and I might buy it to live in. I appreciate your tips.
Hi Scott. That's a lot to lose. I'm sorry that all this has happened. Happy that we were able to provide some tips for you. We wish you the best.
This is the best video I have found on year-round living in an RV park. It covers all the questions I had. Thanks.
Awesome! Thank you!
I work in the office of a RV park in Arizona six months of the year. I don't know about other states, but Arizona if you stay longer then six months in an RV, you will either have to pay property tax or have your registration, plates and driver's license changed to the state.
Good to know Nolan! Thanks.
Thank you so much for posting this. I am about to make the transition and I have no idea what I'm doing or what to expect. This certainly wasn't by choice. I haven't even been camping since I was like 12. You offered some very helpful tips. This is probably the most helpful rving video I've seen in the month I've been researching. Its obvious that you get it. You understand what this is like for many people. Its not all adventure and travel. When you got to the part about not letting anyone make you feel bad, tears welled up in my eyes. I really needed to hear that and to know that someone else out there has had to do this too. Thank you for that.
Hi Lisa,
I'm so sorry it has taken me so long to get back to you. I am so happy that my video helped you out. Yes, we take time to off the road quite often to save up. We know what it is like and certainly understand the reality of the life. Hugs to you and I hope your transition goes well.
I've wanted to live in an RV since I was in preschool. Most of my favorite shows involved a traveling base... from Ark II to Star Trek, it was just cool to be able to go places and still return to your home. As a space enthusiast, I was fascinated by tiny living because that's what it was like in real space ships (and when I saw what capsule hotels were, I was hooked). As a tinkerer, I have been into solar and green energy since I built my first solar powered motor. As an adult, the less complicated, the better, the fewer bills, the better, and being eviction proof is a huge plus. I also want to lessen my footprint on the environment. So when what boiled down to some tin, windows and a trailer bed came my way for $300, I decided to build the mobile technodrome I've always dreamed of! Only it can't fly and doesn't have warp drive or an Eye of Harmony, but one can dream!
The last pro tip is super important
It really is!! 💞
LOVE tip 5 !! Everyone is completely programmed. Be rid of all negativity😎
OMG! Probably why I have told no one!! Don't want their opinion.
thaks for the tip help me a lot
GREAT VIDEO.
Thanks Ivan.
When she was talking about the struggles, you can tell she almost cried and went through a lot. Props.
Thank you so much!!
I noticed that too! Bless her heart! It's gonna be ok dear!
So much honesty and wisdom in a short video. A true breath of fresh air. First time viewer, instant subscriber.
I appreciate that!
We’re getting ready to live in our camper at 65 years of age and everyone I’ve talked to about it thinks it cool. It won’t be used for a travel trailer but for a resident. I’m excited about it too just concerned about a few things.
A lot of people live in campers I just sold my house and in April I'm moving back in my toyhauler no bills
Pretty much common sense. I’m planning to move permanently to a travel trailer on a stationary place. Compensating for space you can purchase a small building for washer/dryer and storage . Planning and research are the key.
I have an 1986 36' sitting in my yard. Im almost 18 this summer and highly considering moving out there by myself from my house as there isnt too much room and we have a kid coming. It needs a lot of work but looking more into the inverter installs and i already have plenty of ideas.
I’m 18 and I just moved out in with a friend. I’m really considering getting an rv and living in it. I’m in the same situation as you!
Hi, I'm thinking of getting a jayco slx, but looking to live in a camper. I'm an over the road truck driver gone for weeks at a time. So your pro tip #1 I understand the small space can get to you. The winters in Michigan can be rough and im up for the challenge. But as a frugal way to love in a worsening economy. But I appreciate this video so much to hear someone out there who understands why I want to do this.❤
I'm glad you enjoyed the video. :)
Great video and tips on stationary life. I've never had anyone say anything negative to me personally, most people say man that's so cool you live in an RV. I live in an RV park and have for a year now. I settled down during Covid. NEVER thought I'd be stationary in my RV, but I'm glad I am now. You tend to learn a lot about your RV when you're sitting in it not moving. And the people at my RV park are like family. We talk all the time! NO ONE should ever feel ashamed about living in an RV. I've lived in a van and travel trailer. RV life is very humbling and way more peaceful because you have less stuff to worry about!
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Hi Brandi - Oh I'm so glad that your experience has been a pleasant one. Thank you for sharing your story and watching.
Okay, so unfortunately, non of the answers I was seeking are in this video. As a someone who just started living in an rv for the first time a few days ago, I really need to know things like. Can I leave my propane on constantly or do I need to turn it off when not in use? Do I just both the electric and propane components of my water heater? Can I leave my black and grey tank values open all the time? Do I need to support my slide outs?
I moved in rv lost union job same month landlord died of 10 years. We were homeless and i got a 2001 sunny brook found a park that was 500 all utilites payed. Been there 3 years now pay electric water and sewer and rent went up to 550. Things to remember is its yours no calling maintenance. Parts for these can be expensive. But you can also be creative. We just upgraded to used 5th wheel and i was not as smart with this one. The guy was going to deliver it never did. It was left in the road because of a dumpster in the way of my spot. Found a guy to help and he did 3k damage to his truck back window and body. My advice is check with where you are going to put it first. Many parks have 10 year rule. Rv can not be older. Then start to learn all you can about leveling stabilizing hooking up heated water sewer hook up. Skirting so pipes dont freeze. These things can be a simple way to live or hell. I suggest if you are single working get in habit of turning off your water when you leave. A pipe break can be a huge mess. Its just a turn of the water handle and might save you some trouble. I have seen people rig with water pouring out. With the price of rents this can be a way of keeping your family together and still having a little pride that you are not staying with someone. I see this as great way for young single or couple. Sometimes less is more when shopping for one. I was able to move my first one with 64 dollar uhual small box truck with receiver slot. Uhaul is getting less trucks that have that option. So dont wait till last min. Try to figure out all details before hand dont make my mistakes. Ask ask ask. Its a lot more then pulling in and living. Also its not a bad idea to join gym so you can take a real powerful shower now and then. These have shower and you can stay clean but its nice to have a real one now and then. Read online as much as you can talk to others at parks that are living full time. Also dont assume you will get a spot. There were 50 people waiting list at this park im in. Low end rent is hard to come by so you have to call and show in person. Ask managers about what they will let in rv wise. It bad if you spend 10k and only state park lets you in. More of the mobil parks are getting old mobils out and turning them to rv spots so look everywhere. Dont make waves. I found out mobils were paying 400 and me 550. Remember they own the park and make the rules. If you dont like it there are 50 other rvs waiting so keep that in mind. As low end renters you dont want to make waves. If you are not happy they will tell you to move. No leases at my park for rvs. Im sure there are all kinds of private deals im just sharing mine. 550 a month for colorado springs is unheard of. My daughter is in college wife disable and me barely getting by due to health but we are together and warm and safe and clean. I hope i help someone out there that is thinking of this way of life. Try to get in before winter so you have time to set up the right way. Insulation window bubble anything to save energy so you can keep it cheap. Good luck to you and whoever you are with.
Hey George, wow!! This is great advice. Thanks for sharing your story with all of us!!
Thank you so much for making this uplifting video. My wife and I decided to buy a camper and live in it full time to save money, and you better believe there were a few judgy family members on both sides. That being said, we love it, and we think we made the right decision. One of the big challenges now is just finding a place to park it full time.
Glad it was helpful!
I hope that you continue to enjoy it and that you found a good place to park and be stationary.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Great video. I'm planning to be TT stationary soon because I am tired of paying rent and my car will be paid off soon. However, it is just me and my 4.5lb chi mix so I don't want to go to big. Lol I like small and cozy. I do not have a tow vehicle so that tip you gave about services to move your trailer was what I needed to hear. Great tips.
so glad that you found this video helpful!! Are you stationary now? How are things going for you?
Tip 5 was a surprise😕. Didn't think people would think like that in the US. To me it is just another version of a tiny house that can be moved if you want to. Personally l would sooner live like you do then pay someone else's mortgage i.e rent! Subscribed because as other have said you are looking at things from a different angle, interesting...
Thank you!! Maybe things are starting to change, but... Sorry that it has taken 1 year to respond. Appreciate you watching and commenting!
campers are the original tiny house.
i really like that boost of confidence at the end. I'm going to be doing this for several reasons and I'm not getting any positive feedback!
Aw Valerie!!! Hang in there!! Glad you enjoyed the video and don't listen to those negative voices!!
7 months later, I, a random internet stranger looking to start this life soon, hope you are doing well. Stay strong, because as my (attempted) high school yearbook quote said, Don’t let the *explicative*’s get you down.
Your video was very helpful. I like how you talk about stationery RV living. So many full time RVers seem to focus on traveling. Some of us, like my husband and I, like the appeal of getting an RV to live in one location. I cannot believe how much cheaper it is to live in an RV than a regular house.
We are seniors and thinking of doing the same.....we will be staying in a travel trailer this winter in Florida and thinking of doing the same in Ohio in the summer.....checking out the good & the bad of year round TT living
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Thanks Stacey!! I'm glad it was helpful!!
thank you so much for making this video! I do not have a proper income and I'm being evicted in a month and my only living option is stationary RV living and I know it's going to be a big change. Videos like this make me feel a little more prepared and ready for this life ahead of me!
You'll love it. I did the full timing for 4 years and it was the time of my life. We're selling our house to go back to it.
How is everything going? Are you stationary RVing now?
Exploring the Local Life I was wondering the same thing
Thank you for these tips. #5 Is so very important. I am in a situation where I do not have many choices. The one choice I found that will work for me and my 4 children is living in a stationary camper. It may not be an ideal situation but I will make it work. I have been getting so many negative comments from people it's unbelievable. However, I feel camper living will save me money and be safer than a shelter. I can save up over the next few months and get us a good rental. I really needed to hear #5 as it had given me the strength to keep doing what I need to do. Thank you
Thank you for being an honest, genuine person with real life advice. God bless you.
I love this! I was looking for ideas on how to make an RV or camper feel like a home and more comfortable for living in permanently for my mom because she just lost her home and is now moving into an RV park with her camper when I found this video. Even though this doesn’t exactly pertain to me, I was very touched by this message. You made me feel better about not only my mom’s situation but my own as well. I don’t live in an RV but My home isn’t much bigger and definitely not in the safest area. You brought tears to my eyes and I want you to know that you are awesome, you have a wonderfully kind and beautiful personality. Sometimes we just need to hear that everything is going to be ok, don’t be ashamed or embarrassed of where you live or what you are going through and just know that people do understand and not everyone looks down or judges you. Thank you for your kind heartfelt message!
*Newly Updated Safety Suggestions;
I just happened to see your channel, and others similar channels recently, and I think that you, and others sharing their actual reality, and some have expressed some of the up, and down sides to van, RV, or vehicle living.
Although, I just noticed your TH-cam channel, and other similar channels, displaying van living.
I just wanted to remind everyone to Aware Be of your surroundings and Alert, I just posted this anyway to help anyone who may benefit from these suggestions
I believe that it is very helpful, and beneficial to others who may be thinking about this type of living without actually thinking through, about the some of the realistic problems that could occur with vehicle or van living etc...
People need to know what up sides there are, as well as some of the down sides of vehicle living.
I believe this channel, and other channels have been informative to others, including myself.
Although, I am NOT living in a vehicle or anything like this.
I feel that you , and others TH-camrs sharing this with your viewers will be very helpful.
I wish you ALL the Best with your traveling endeavors.
I shared this with several other travelers, as I watched their TH-cam channel for the first time, as yours, and I shared with them this information that may be helpful to you as well to others.
Therefore, I would also like to suggest a few Safety tips, and items that may help you, or others in your viewing audience.
Although, you may have knowledge of this already,
I am not sure, so I hope this will be helpful to you, others or someone.
*Keep a Extra working cellphone with you or in your vehicle.
You can purchase inexpensive phone with a very low monthly price between 25, 35, 45, dollars a month with unlimited data and text, and some have Nationwide coverage
Do your research for the best fit for you
Consider Carrying Several Extra portable cellphone phone chargers, and cables.
Consider theses items:
*Mini portable power charging station.
I have also seen outdoor portable solar powered power stations, that can be recharged from sunlight this may be very useful to have, to power your devices.
*Invest in a Cellular signal booster for outdoor use, and camping situations to boost or amplify your cell signal and reception.
Consider also the purchase of a WiFi signal booster to also boost your WiFi signal.
Research to see what you prefer.
*Very Inportant:
Invest in a SOS distress electronic signal device, this a kind of device can send out a distress signal with your exact location.
There are various types of these devices, and including devices that can be used when boating, or camping situations.
*Some have emergency Strobe lights SOS signaling with location alerts, and location updates that can be sent to your family, and emergency first responders.
Some can be synchronized with your smart watch or phone.
There are some satellite SOS texting messaging, locator devices that will send messages with your phone even if there isn’t any cellular signal, or WiFi. With this device your can still text, and communicate with others in a emergency satellite transmission.
Check online, for various emergency SOS products, some are small to fit in the palm of your hand.
You can check online, and on Amazon, research what SOS devices will be a good fit for you.
*Mini portable vehicle battery jumper charger
*vehicle battery jumper cables
*Vehicle Jumper cables
PLEASE BE AWARE that in the WINTER vehicle Batteries fail many times in very cold weather conditions.
Vehicle batteries drain more often in the winter months.
Please Keep a vehicle battery portable jumper pack, this is a device that can jumper or boost your vehicles battery yourself without another vehicle.
If you have a older battery in your vehicle, Please have it tested or replace it, and consider the purchase a new vehicle battery with higher Cold Cranking Amps rating.
*Keep a Fire extinguisher handy
*Smoke detectors, and Carbon monoxide detectors can be helpful
*Mounted Dashboard camera front and rear possibly.
Exterior vehicle cameras
Interior vehicle cameras
*Flashlights or pluggin spotlights
*Portable spotlights, and lanterns
Keep a few whistles around with you, and in your vehicle possibly in your vehicle’s center console
*A set of long range 2 way radios, walkie talkies, to communicate with others during trips, some have 100 mile radius keep for emergencies.
Use your own discretion regarding the use of any weapons.
Don’t forget to bring
Bear Spray
Pepper spray
Where is allowed
Purchase a couple canisters just in case and keep it with you
If you own a drone you can use it to survey your area for animals etc.
However, Please Be Safe and Beware of your Surroundings.
Stay Alert, and Be Safe even when stopping at Rest stops, Truck Stops, and conducting your various tasks.
Keep in often contact with your family, friends etc.
Keep up with the latest Weather Updates, beware and prepare for unexpected Weather events and conditions.
I would suggest *NOT* to travel to locations without internet, cellular service in the Winter, the reason is that weather conditions can change quickly, and you absolutely DO NOT want a vehicle break down, or malfunction, and not have the availability to contact your family, and or emergency road assistance or emergency services.
Safety is Paramount.
Keep your vehicle gas filled
Don’t chance your Safety by running your vehicle fuel or gas too close to Empty.
Fill it up anyway, it will save you alot of time, and headache later on.
Remember to keep up on routine maintenance, check your tires for wear, keep up with your fluids for your vehicle, like oil levels, antifreeze coolant,
Please carry extra (oil)(washer fluid), (brake fluid), (antifreeze).
You will need extra Winshield Washer fluid because of the ever changing Weather conditions, especially in slushy wet roads.
Because you will Be driving more often in dusty, dirty windy, varying weather conditions.
Your windshield will gather dust and debris from long term driving.
Also, Remember Because you are on the road riding for sometimes very long distances, and long periods of time, I would suggest investing in 2 sets of tires, and a spare, the extra set to rotate.
Check the mileage ratings on your tires they all very.
Conduct visual inspections of your tires often, check for damage, wearing, air pressure, etc
Keep a pressure gauge to check your tires pressure and a tire pump. Electric, Portable tire pump.
Keep towing insurance to Be Safe if you ever need it.
It Doesn’t cost much try to get National coverage if available, or where you will be traveling.
Keep Extra financing, and savings for any unexpected issues, vehicle repairs, and overnight stays, in a emergency or if you need to rest indoors.
Keep Enjoying Yourself,
Keep Enjoying the outdoors, and Nature
Just..Please continue to
Be Positive, Safe, and Alert..
Wishing Success, Well-being and Happiness You All.
God Bless You, and everyone
Traveling, or living in their vehicles, Vans, RVs, etc.
Please Be Safe.....
God Be With You...
Author Advocate for Humanity,
Safety Advocate
Jason Sandifer,
Michigan
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That last pro tip really made me feel better about I might have to move my family into an RV. Thank you 💙
Thank you so much Betta hustler NC!!
I love small spaces. I have a northern lite truck camper, great for 1 person.
Awesome!
Thank you so much for making this video. So glad I found something for stationary living.
Thank you so much Candy Coated!!
This is some real talk.
Yes!!!
can u talk about
emtying toile content, dirty water
filling water
and winter measures
Yes! Currently looking for videos on this for stationary TT but can’t find any. Most are for traveling and we don’t have a tow vehicle
@@joseynguyen3226 me too
If u find one pls tag me
We talk about RV gear for winter RVing in this video: th-cam.com/video/Ggzu4TEhDsM/w-d-xo.html
We have not done videos about how to empty the black/grey water.
As for filling water, when you are long term you simply connect your fresh water hose to the city water connection.
Thanks for the tips! I will be buying an RV in the near future for stationary living. Im fortunate enough to have family that I can stay with while i save money for it, and a place to put it on their property once i get it. I have seen some very "homey" looking travel trailers, a medium sized one will be plenty of room for me since I'm by myself. Im really looking forward to getting one and adding things to make it more of a home. Wish there were more videos about that haha
Glad you found them helpful! Yes, there are some that have everything you would find in a home. Good luck!
I know this video is 5 years old, but I’ve been searching for this EXACT information for almost 3 years!!
Thank you for discussing every one of these points. We are planning living on a functioning farm and will not be moving the rig. It’s all we can afford, so this information is very welcome!
Seems that you are genuine/ true to yourself/ and authentic - it take courage to be your true self and share this!
Thank you for covering all this. I'm in a situation where I have no choice but to live in a travel trailer (not that I'm upset) However, I am up for the challenge because I have thought many years to do the minimalist living style and making small spaces become home. This RV will be mine free and clear so the pride and excitement is there...just because I will own it. I am a tad nervous, but it will over all save me money as well..or at least I hope. I do have a plot ready. You are correct about the 5th point, I already was told "your living is going backwards, not forward, you should get a proper place". I don't see it that way, I see where I will be able to save which in a way is enhancing my experience since that money can go to car repairs, doctor visits and other things that also demands money. Tomorrow I will be checking out a 30 ft travel trailer.
Here to an adventure. ❤️
Besides, working 60+ hours just to have an expensive "real home" (as some have told me) isn't appealing to me...I don't want to live at my work...I want to also have some down time and not just be working my life away as well.
At this moment, I will need 2 full time jobs just to live in houses...not worth it to me. RV sounds a lot better and not doing 2 jobs. 1 full time position is enough. 😂
I'm going to be living in a RV on a private lake lot. I have spent all of my adult life living in tiny studio and one bedroom apartments. I have lived in rented rooms in big old houses. A 32 Food fith wheel with two slides is going to be a major improvement.
As with everyone else whose comments I read thanks for number 5 nice to know you're out there. I'm in my barnyard, good well water, and
THIS was the video I needed. Still learning about RV stationary life, before I jump in next Spring, and you answered a few questions I wasn't sure about. Thank you!
Our pleasure!
Thank you for these tips! The last tip really hit home. We're not in the best shape credit/ financial wise, and doing the rv living is the first thing we thought of.
Glad it helped you out!!
Thank you for these tips!!!!!! Especially when you talked about not letting someone make you feel bad for living this lifestyle...
You are very welcome!!
We have lived full time/ year round in our 5th wheel for close to 4 years. I have had plenty of experiences with people who think it is "sad" and "pitiful" that we "have to" live like this. We are low income and the rents here in my town are outrageous and just keep going up. This is an affordable alternative to living in a roach-infested overpriced apartment with drug dealers for neighbors. Then there is always the "trailer trash" stigma that some people will apply to you. I love my trailer. It is all paid for and we only have to pay lot rent (all utilities are include except for propane). Like she said, some people just don't get it. The tiny house movement is growing. I myself would not want to pay a high house payment for 30 years. And if your neighbors are obnoxious, you can't easily move.
@@buslady6695 all you said is so true.
Thank you for the video. It was great. Now I have to figure out how I'm going to purchase a 5th wheel. Currently, I am living in my van parked on the side of the road. Stealth.
Hey!! How are things going? Have you been able to buy a 5th wheel or are you still being stealth? Glad you enjoyed the video!!
Great video I just bought a brand new RV same name brand as yours same floor plan I will be living in it full-time in an RV park.
We are seniors......planning on living in Fl in the winter in an rv park in a travel trailer …..thinking of doing the same in Ohio in the summer......looking at our options and what the drawbacks are.....loved this video
Thank you so much Scott!!
I made my decision to live full time in my 33' park model camper because I wanted something small. I'm retiring in 3 years and don't want or need a house. I've been in my camper for 1 year and it is all about prioritizing what you NEED. The more I get rid of the happier I am.
Amen!
Yes!! Downsizing is a must!!
I enjoyed your video! My husband and I are thinking about giving up our regular home life for RV life. It seems like such a beautiful way to live
So real- thanks for real life answers to real life situations!
Absolutely! Thank you for watching!
Thank you, Thank you very much! You sound to be so true and concerned about what you are saying, was touching. Thanks for that! Its beautiful! Well, about stationary Rv, I prefer and need because I really need to be in a safe condition with my pets in a RV life style. And was thinking about dont need to buy a truck at starts. So, I think my mind are going in the rigth direction! I would like to see a kind of list of places for stationary Rv Parking. And for pets. I have 7 cats! And want a Dog too! haha!
Hi Fernanda!! I think we were chatting a few days ago. 😀
I believe that Thousand Trails has seasonal sites - these are long-term sites that you can occupy for a year. They don't post it on their website so you would need to call to get info. Here's the link: www.thousandtrails.com/
Thank you so much for this channel my family of 4 is about to make this transition to stationary rv living you are the first person to have any info on this your amazing 💗
Tip 2 and tip 5 really touched base with us. We have two vehicles currently, and I have been going back and forth on selling the car and keeping the truck... also, our situation is selling our home and moving into a 5th wheel by choice, and very few people understand that. Great video, with good information!
Thanks!! 💖So glad we could help!!
We are seniors and thinking of doing the same.....we will be staying in a travel trailer this winter in Florida and thinking of doing the same in Ohio in the summer.....checking out the good & the bad of year round TT living
Hi! I'm already a subscriber but had not seen this video. Thank You so much for the tips..... #5 is something I deal with often, my family thinks my husband and I have completely lost it. But we are seeking a simple, less stressful kinda experience in this crazy world of ours. Many blessings to you and your family!
You are welcome Nikki!! I'm glad this video helped you out!! 😍
Thank you for this valuable information 🙏🏻 My family is buying an RV and living in it while we build and I am definitely subscribing!
Not quite the tips that I was expexpecting to hear or learn from, but definitely good information. Thank you Miss Jessica.
I tell people I live in my RV because I love it
You have gotten very comfortable speaking on camera. And better alone. When Robert is next to you he makes your heart flutter and it distracts you.
😆Yeah, after all these years I get all flustered around Robert.
Thank you hunny for your heartfelt help and support ♡♡♡♡♡♡
All the best to you and yours ♡
Switching to a dutchmen camper soon to save money. Thank you for this video, you're so sweet 🥰
Aw thank you!!
Me and my brother are looking to buy land (10 acres) and each get an RV. We want to grow our own food and raise mostly chickens. We have been looking into solar panels and water systems that will allow us to live almost entirely off grid. Most exciting thing I've done in a very long time.
Thank you for this! My husband and our pets may need to move into an rv later this year or next and it's been so hard finding information from people who aren't rich and travelling all around. We'd be stationary because it would be a work for rent situation. Anyway, thanks!
You are very welcome Renee!!
So so grateful to find this while searching for more information on TT/RV life. My partner and I became homeless earlier this year and could not find anything affordable in the area so we turned to a TT. Only problem we have is finding a place to put it for the winter where we are.
Oh Lauren, I'm sorry to hear about these circumstances, but I hope stationary RVing is working out for you and your partner.
I'm sorry that I was unable to follow-up until now.
Thanks for the tips Jessica, we are looking forward to going full-time, our children are very supportive of us, so we're very fortunate. We are in our 60's and getting away from a mortgage, upkeep on a home, just wanting to go while we are still able means so much to us.
Yes, it's important to lead your own life. Good luck and get out there!
We are downsizing from 5th wheel to bunkhouse travel trailer. Just 3 stairs and fals can and do happen. Remodeling bunk house to be a man cave.
I meant toy haulers trailers before I really like the toy haulers I'm a bachelor with toys and dogs it's a fifth wheel 43 ft long XLR and a big pickup to call it I know what you're talkin about a person get claustrophobic and some of those little trailers and they don't even have slides
Toy haulers are awesome. I've been in some that have been used both for bunkbeds at night and toys during travel and day. They are really versatile.
I remember when used to live in my questionable apartment. I would get up at 7 AM and wouldn’t come back until 6PM for work. I just didn’t like the cycle of working the whole day just so i can have enough money to pay for a shitty apartment. I felt like a hamster running in circles with no end
Yeah, it's a vicious cycle and breaking away isn't easy, but once you do...wow!!!
Thank you we really needed this
Jessica, you rock. Functional tips aside, your attitude is matter-of-fact and non-judgmental. Awesome job.
😍Thanks!!
Thanks so much for this site! Finally a stay put site. Anyone with info on perm RV sites in DFW please chime in. MUST have a tree...it's Texas! I was so blessed to be given a well taken care of 31' Winnebago! Its a 1998, so the Ren'Ovay is on. With the help of RV bloggers, Pinterest, a few good friends (some for a small fee:) to install wood laminate flooring, Sherman Wms Extreme Primer, paint & my trusty Purdy Paint brushes I will soon retire with that old RV updated, opened up & strutting into that tree covered site!
Hi Debra. Hope all is going well. Glad that you enjoyed it!
Did you ever find a place in Texas?
Love these tips. Perfect!!
Glad you like them!
We love the tips you give in this and my wife loves your practicality!
Wow Jessica I love your channel I agree with others its nice to have someone talk about stationary RV living. I sold my home and moved to Florida. I bought a No Boundaries 19-3 brand new and I have it full time in a retirement RV- mobile home park. No one under 55, No children. Yea. I love it just me and the cat. Being small does have its issues but ya get used to it. Florida is very RV hostile, Its unlawful to buy a lot and put an RV on it to reside there. That was my plan but I guess not. The snow birds lock up every RV campground in the state November through March so its hard to find a place to park if not impossible.
Hey!! There are some places in Florida where you can live on your property in your RV, but it's not easy to find those areas. We have friends that found a place and have been slowly setting it up as a homestead. You can read about their experience here: www.exploringthelocallife.com/can-you-live-in-an-rv-on-your-property/
I have been thinking about a stationary RV on our (wife and mine) 6+ acre property to eventually downsize into and/or to have a backup/guest house on our property. Hurricane Helene hit our area really hard and one tree fall could have changed or ended our lives. We live surrounded by trees.
Plenty of people do this, just make sure that you are in an area that allows it. It's so surprising how many places don't. I would not ride out a hurricane in an RV if I could avoid it. If possible, have a backup plan - somewhere safe to go or make sure you can drive your RV to safety.
@@WalkAndPaddle Thank you. The stationary RV would not be a shelter from storms but in case the house is damaged from some storm and so would provide temp residence--better than hotels or apartments--while overseeing the repairs. Also, our land is on 'Unrestricted' designation and I doubt a temp abode would be an issue. Plus could serve as guest house. We need to figure out utilities even for temp residence though, especially septic/sewer. It is rural.
Thanks sooo much for your video. I’ve been wanting to do this for years now. Both kids are gone and in college.
Wonderful heartfelt video and very informative.
Thank you so much, I recently bought a used fifth wheel to live on my parents land with my boyfriend but still have my own space. And his friends and family have been brutal with insults and criticisms. So I needed that
I love you video. Your words made alot of sense. Nothing wrong with RV living
Thank you
Awesome tips stationary life is a lot different that's for sure different needs!
Came across this looking for similar topics. Your video was well done, very informative and straightforward to the topics you covered. A+👏🏻
Awesome, thank you!
I've been looking into alternatives for rent here in Vegas. We don't have an RV, but I've been researching places & living situations. Here you can only camp 15 straight days, and RV sites long term I believe are 30 days and many require the RV to be 10 years or less and no modified conversions. The cost for RV parks is about 900, then there's propane, electric, & other fees not to mention the cost for the RV. I'm not seeing that it's cheap, but people say that it is. Rent here is ridiculous so I'm trying to find something else.
The cost of your campsite is completely dependent on where you are. In Georgia, we were able to get a site with hookups and electricity included for $425/month. In Colorado, it was $1,000/month for a similar site. Also, campgrounds/RV parks closer to urban areas and/or tourist locations will always be higher. As for the 10 years or less policy, some will be flexible if they can see a photo of your RV. They are mainly concerned with rusty or just unkempt RVs. I hope this helps a little.
Vamos a comprar una de 20'rv no para viajar solo Para vivir espero nos valla bien lo bueno que podremos ahorrar un poco somos personas mayores y queremos más allá vivir mejor gracias por su video lo necesitaba y no avía encontrado uno como este
Es una Gran Aventura. La comunidad de RVer's es fuerte y las amistades crescen fuertemente y rapidamente. Los vemos en el viaje!
Excellent advice. Am researching buying a used 5 th wheel. Rents keep going up and wages not. I want to save & for retirement and travel.
Thanks for this video. I've been looking for tips, advice, and people's experiences with stationary camper trailer or RV living. I'm almost 59 and am considering finding a way to purchase a camper trailer (I'd prefer that over an RV), setting it up somewhere, and living in it fulltime, indefinitely. I live on social security disability, and I'm not sure if I could do this, but I want to do my research before I decide it can't be done. I'm currently living with my daughter, SIL, and my grandkids and have for over a decade - but I'd just like to have a place of my own :) I never go without and am well taken care of. My two children are a blessing and I know they would go to the ends of the earth for me - so I'm not wanting a place of my own because of anything negative. I just want a place to call my own and to go to at the end of the day, lol. I appreciate your video and you have a new subscriber!
Hey!!! I apologize for my delayed response!! How are things going? Did you buy a camper trailer? Let me know if you have any questions. -Jessica!!