Ready to Full-Time RV? Five Tips for Downsizing Before Getting on the Road

When the wildfire is raging not too far from your campground, and the wind is howling, you have to take the show inside and hope the kids can stay quiet for just a few minutes.
Welcome to the RV Miles "How to Go Full-Time Series," a selection of articles, videos, podcasts, and more all designed to help you build a life on the road - but first, you've gotta downsize!
And trust us, it's not as easy as you think. Having been there, done that, we've got five tips to help you get ready for the adventure of a lifetime, one that doesn't require a coffee mug for every day of the week...or does it?
You can read the full downsizing article, plus many more, in our Going Full-Time section at RVMiles.com.
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[@RVMiles]

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[@celiagraham5920]

This is the best downsizing video I have seen yet. You are the first ones, that I recall, who addressed the emotional aspect of the process. I have so many things from my mother that are extremely hard to part with. We definitely see a storage unit in our near future.

[@RVMiles]

Thanks so much. Yeah, it's a mental life change, and a challenging leap to make.

[@poodleprofessor]

So true about garage sales. I started my purge and it was SO much work for $238!

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Love your podcast....kinda cool to find you on TH-cam. From one creator to another...you guys put out great stuff!

[@RVMiles]

It’s great to connect with a fellow creator and we super appreciate the comment!! Be well - Abby

[@30AndAWakeUp]

@@RVMiles Thanks guys!

[@carolbrucecollett]

Great info! Thank you. One thing I would add is not to save things thinking your kids or other family members will want them later. They won't. LOL We are prepping to go full time this summer (hopefully next month). We actually have given away most things. We've sold a few items. But honestly, it feels so good to give it way, I can't stop!

[@RVMiles]

Excellent point, Carol!

[@rondagipson2184]

This was so helpful! Thank you. Looking to prepare myself for tiny living and these were great tips!

[@RVMiles]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ScottMcLinden]

Thank you for the awesome tips! Hope you guys are doing well!!

[@RVMiles]

Thanks, Scott! Glad to have you around the channel.

[@jackiemartinez7260]

FB Marketplace has worked well for us. A lesson I learned from a professional...just because an item has memories for you doesn’t make it valuable to someone else. They also said 1/4 of the price you paid is rule of thumb but as you said, people will negotiate

[@fallofmanbrand]

amazing video