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You are so right my friend that's why when my friend I'm taking my time to fix it up to move in I left over TH-cam videos tell you do it right now in the moving to your phone right now not so I tell people exactly the same thing on my videos you are so spot-on
He is absolutely right. In the last two years I have lost a husband and a job and I had no idea either was coming so I am no longer going to plan my life around either of those things. There is NO security so I am renting out my house (I just bought it 6 months ago as an investment) and I am buying a 26 ft. trailer to live in and travel in. For now I will still be working full time but I will be traveling as much as I can until I can retire in a couple of years. Living in the trailer and renting out my house will allow me to save much quicker to retire earlier. I'm so excited!!
I don"t know about bad advice, but if you have a travel trailer, or a fifth wheel, always do a quick hand touch of your wheels, or wheel bearing covers, whenever you stop! If you are driving for even an hour, heat in these areas are an indication of a potential future problem that can easily be avoided. If one wheel is considerably hotter than the rest, it's probably a bearing needing attention.
I agree with this, in that I had a bearing go in a trailer once, and the 'tow' was extremely expensive, and it happened at night as well, making it that much more difficult! I now make periodic stops along the way, and just feel around the wheel area close to where the bearings sit to make sure they are only warm, and not hot.
My husband and I have been saying we were going to do this life style for the past 45 years, when it was unheard of!! Now we are selling and giving it all away and we are doing it!! Hope to see you out there! Every body says to us finally, you’ve been talking about this forever! We’ve been camping all our lives and we were cross country tractor trailer drivers for a few years. Can’t wait to see this country again!
Guess I'm lucky. My Great grandparents RV'd. My grandparents have been full timers for 22 years. My parents are planning to hit the road. My wife and i are on a plan to sell our house, upgrade our trailer, and hit the road. I don't have to explain anything to my family. My friends on the other hand think we are completely nuts. LOL. I love watching your vids and can't wait to full time myself!!
Haha isn't it funny how some people 'get it' and some just think your cray! How cool is it that you are in a family of several generations of RVers!! Love it!! Congrats on your decision to sell the house and hit the road!! Woohoo!! ~Cheri
Ppl think you're nuts bc society norm in western culture is to have a large house, gas guzzling SUV, raise kids, college, etc. Whereas in other cultures, minimal is best. Tiny house, tiny car, like in Japan. Take a diamond, just a bunch of carbon. But western females have been brainwashed to cherish them.
Keep preaching Tom. You hit the nail on the head around the 5+ minute mark. Do it now. Don't wait. Profound. You are a motivational speaker. Love this channel.
10:49 this is great, I found it quite inspirational. I really like how you encourage people with a passion to explore this style of life, that they don't have to wait. You explain starting with debt, changing enabling relationships to positive, and manifesting a life change as soon as you can: as soon as you "should" might disappear.
If your motor home breaks down you have no place to stay if it's in the shop. No, vehicle and no place to stay. Also, if you have to go anywhere and don't have another vehicle, you have to break camp. Motor homes are also usually very expensive. I used to live in a tiny motor home from the 60's when I traveled with my family who logged. We did have an extra driving vehicle though. Hope this helps:-). Oh, also a 5th wheel pulls down on the back of your truck so should be a super duty and diesel. You need to be able to stop all that weight.
By far, the BEST advice video ever. I've watched literally 1,000's of RV-ing videos so I can get as much information as I can and without a doubt, this is the BEST, most informative and real videos. Thank you for taking the time to make this. (and yeah, it was a good workout for you, what?, you walked about 2 miles making this?)
Thank you so much for this kind comment!! Yeah, it was about 2-3 miles and what you couldn't tell is that some of it was uphill. Cheri had to cut out a lot of my huffing and puffing haha. Thanks for watching!!
New subber. Catching up and binge watching. Thanks for the tips. A guy I used to work with retired after 40 years. He died 6 weeks later. Really makes one reevaluate things 🤔
I saw one of your videos on a different channel. I don't want to say the channel name because I do not want to give them any publicity. I sent you a message with info on Instagram.
i am looking at going full time rv in a rv park 1600 for 1 year of lot rent plus metered electric ,,,because im in a abusive relationship and i neeed to get out,looking at a used 5th whell or pull behind i have 3 huskies that will be living with me ,,i think im going to be very happy
@@dnafpv it was only for the season 1600 then 400 a month in winter i did it and save dup and now me and the dogs are in a home of our own ,,and i run the park now maintenance and manager lol
Thanks Tom, loved the video. Been a subscriber for a while and picking up our first rv tomorrow, an Oliver Legacy ll, so really excited! Two years till retirement but starting shorter trips now in preparation for long term around the country and Alaska trip. Per your tips, we did our homework, bought small, used and low maintenance. See ya out there somewhere!
Been a full-timer family for 8 years and agree with everything you said! We are retired and don’t have to look for work, but the advice you gave about not waiting, researching and picking the right RV and having a small savings for emergencies was right on the money! (No pun intended)
I LOVE this video and the messages in it. My husband and I sold everything we owned and moved into our RV full time almost a month ago now. There were certainly some people who were confused by it, and against it. But we think it's been one of the decisions we've made! We are having so much fun! Even with the growing pains of being new to the RV Life.
Congratulations on 4 years!!!!! Thank you for the justification on not needing to be debt free. When we get on the road, we will have an RV payment. It's not ideal but it is manageable. AND....you are NOT kidding about Virginia. I live in VA and moved here from CA 11 years ago. The taxes are INSANE and that's coming from a Californian!!! I can't wait to leave here!!!! Anyhow, I am sending LOVE to both of you. Thank you for all the positive content and always showing us that with all negative scenarios lies a positive lesson.
You are so on point with everything you say. Me and my wife are starting this process. We are nervous but excited but realized life is to short and precious to wait until we are old and decrepit. What good is having money when you are old and can't use it. Thank you for this video.
Me and the wife are taking the next 6yrs to plan and aquire everything we need. Truck truckbed camper and an offroad cargo trailer. This will let us make sure the truck is good to go the trailer is setup for extra water/food storage tie downs for my Harley and to set it up as a major solar generator for running the RV. We choose the 6yr timeframe to give us the setup time etc and to make sure the vehicle is all good and the rv systems can be tested and repaired replaced or modified to our needs.
Hi, I wanted to add my two cents to your video....I’ve done things a bit differently. Started in a typical living situation...house, bills, job and stress. I sold everything I could and moved to a northern small village, bought some property with run down and damaged buildings on the land. I tore down the shack and built a 16x14 tiny house. I experienced living in this tiny house for two and a half years which included two winters of -40 or colder weather. I did enjoy myself living off grid with wood heat and no running water....socially the village was quite toxic and unhealthy. I knew I needed out, so again I sold everything I didn’t need and moved into my truck. I am currently saving up money to buy a travel trailer. When I started researching tiny home off grid living I heard the same thing...don’t have a debt load. So, I did that, resolved my debts and for the time I lived off grid...I’ve learned how to live cheaper and have learned that consumerism is a myth.., but I do agree you can have a debt as long as you are paying it off. I love the idea of having multiple income sources...that’s brilliant. I like that you recommend buying a smaller rv to make sure you love the new lifestyle....can’t wait to watch your next video. Cheers
As an idea for fellow travelers, I am 70 years old and getting ready to sell out. I’m fortunate that my daughter and her family have enough land to allow me to build a 3 car garage apartment beside their house. I’m keeping my RV, my boat and my motorcycle and whatever will fit in the apartment, that’s it. I’ll have a safe place to come back to between travels and a home in my later years, and they’ll have someone to watch the kids or dog when they travel. This is a win, win for us.
Woody Huband great to hear woody families that stick together are real and functional family's. And the time we spend together are the only really good memories for me as I too come into retirement
I've thoroughly enjoyed this video! I'm currently enjoying the planning stage as the idea occurred to me as a possible personal choice just over a month ago. Planning is one of my favorite past-times, making lists, deciding on the best options for me and choosing from those. I LOVE to do research; enjoy fitting what is available into my personal parameters and being satisfied with my selections. Being a short little old lady, I know the smallest possible unit that I can manage yet will fit my life style loves will be my first priority. Being a divorced little old lady, I know I will have to find something with an equally manageable financial footprint! Like falling in love, there's no rush; when it happens, it happens. What impressed me most about this video? YOU DIDN'T RUN OUT OF BREATH!!! Omigosh! LOL! :-) Y'all have fun. kiddos!
I been in a class a for every summer last 5 years I'm semi retired and a tip I offer don't pay big rv bills but parts and do yourself I learned how deal. With all that came on. Have a cabinet dedicated to repair materials and tools. Keep up your roof inspection every 90 days and anytime you rub a branch or just drive a long stretch keep vents intakes clean inspect seals and gaskets often don't over fill you black water always use RV toilet paper lots of diy ways to deoderkze don't use brand name thank treatments. Check you oil and cooling system on engine and generator often keep insides dry of condensate wipe daily in cooler months wash fins on AC annually. Check air in tires often. Have a CO2 detector inspect prpanne lines annual and if ever you smell shut down main and find out were ? Keep rodents out block every hole wire pot scrubbers work to seal holes they won't chew it in storage lots moth balls deters them have road side assistance and a good spAre and safety flairs and safety vest do daily cleaning and drying never let things get ahead of you there my 10 cents worth. It can be so fun sometimes you feel cramped just re sort , get rid of what you don't need out always think minimal is best. Cook outside often and eat healthy. Good luck
I'll be going on the road soon. I lived in a 16ft. camper trailer in an RV campground for a year. Had to use an outhouse, go to the clubhouse for showers, kept food in a cooler outside in winter, soda by the door (it stayed cold in winter) and cooked outside unless weather didn't allow it. On 4th of July, had a party and fed 6 people from the fire, steak, dogs, burgers, potatoes in the coals, corn on the cob from the grill. Of course, macaroni and potato salad cooked up in the morning and mixed up to cool in the ice chest. I loved it! Me and my 4 (8, now) kitties enjoyed the quiet and solitude. If I wanted company, there was always someone to chat with. That was 19 years ago, and I can't wait to leave city living! Thanks for those tips! ✌💖😸
Thank you so much for this. I’m 34 and have been dreaming about this lifestyle for a few years now. Your video has convinced me. You answered all of my questions, I really appreciated consolidated info. THANK YOU!!!
I also agree with not needing to be debt free first. My husband and I are still in debt. Our original plan was to wait until we were debt free, but it also didn't make sense to keep putting our dreams on hold. Especially when living in the RV full time actually saves us money! We paid off close to $200K before we decided to start RVing full time. We still have about $35k left to pay off. But we are managing our payments fine, and bough our trailer used for cash. My only regret is that we didn't do this sooner!
We paid off most of the debt we could before starting the RV life. What we had left we did consolidate to make the payments more manageable. The first year of living in our RV my husband is still working, which will allow us to pay off the remaining debt. His jobs frequently change location, so living in the RV actually works out really well right now. :)
We did thinks a little differently...mainly that we where already debt free, plus had our home paid for and investments....but, my wife seems to think that we need X amount of $$ in the bank for when we get old to the point where we need someone to care for us, and in our neck of the woods...full care is $5K - 6K per month...which is a ridiculous amount of money, but that was her hold up. Then, we had a neighbour pass away in his sleep at 60 years old, and it made my wife think...that maybe we should get an RV (I had been looking for 2 years prior) and at least 'part-time' and see how we make out, although, we had been 'camping' and to a lesser degree RVed for 30 years previous. So, we ended up getting an older Class A diesel pusher, that is comfortable, lots of room inside and to bring things along, and we pull our car behind for use when we are parked for longer periods! So far, we're not set up for long periods of boon-docking or dry camping, as we just have 4 golf cart 6 volt batteries that need updating (our motorhome has a residential fridge that eats up batteries pretty quickly) and a solar array eventually. As it is, I am older than my wife, so I like to relax, go for walks or hikes, play pickle ball and such, but my wife can't sit still, and is extremely active, so we'll start off going to RV Resorts with lots of activities/amenities (expensive!) and as the years pass, we may slow down, and do more dry camping then, as there are just SO many places to do this these days, where there is a huge saving in not paying for overnight stays! One does need to 'budget' unless you have an unlimited supply of funds, but once out there, it makes you wonder why you didn't do it sooner indeed! Our 'main' hold back now, is being close to our grandkids, as it's hard being away from them for long periods, missing out on their growth and activities they now enjoy. There's 'always' something to hold you back, and not always easy to break through that mental block, but hey....you deserve to enjoy after all those years of working (how I look at it)!
My husband and I are not full-timers. We purchased a Class C motorhome at the end of last year and have made several trips in it including an 8-week trip to NC this year. We own our home outright, so our only debt is our motorhome. I would love to full-time but my husband wouldn't. He really enjoys our time traveling or just getting away to the local National Forest campground. In fact, we just got back from there and have reservations for another 10 days in a week from now. His thing is, he worked really hard to have this home and all his "stuff" and he wants that security. So for now, we have a home base and we have our grandson take care of it when we're gone. It's working so far.
Letting go of what you have worked a lifetime for isn't an easy thing to do especially when you see what it's worth to other people in on line sales or an auction, it inspired me to quit collecting "things". I do agree a home base is a wonderful thing and we're going to keep ours initially as well but maybe down the road we'll see it as an unnecessary expense and a major one at that.
This is the way most rvers do it. It eliminates the heartbreak of bad decisions that can be devastating in the future. Living in the here and now is great but even when you're older you still need a safety net when life changes quickly.
We're in a similar situation Carol, in that we own our home, and just have a motorhome payment that is easily handled, of which we could pay off if we wished, but our investments make a higher interest than what we'd pay on interest on the MH loan. We actually just got our Class A diesel pusher one year ago, so we got in several local trips last year, had a wonderful local weekend trip to an RV park with our two daughters and 5 grandkids, where the kids LOVED the pool, and although it was a little crowded in the motorhome, they're memories we'll have forever! It's more the 'missing the kids' that holds us back from going for extra long periods, although we are currently thinking of heading out soon for a couple of months (hopefully). I too like 'all my stuff' but I really do need to downsize some of it, as when I realize some of it I haven't used in a good long time, it seems senseless to be keeping it. We have one daughter going through a divorce situation at this time (and her two kids) which are living with us (always have to help out as a parent) so they can 'house-sit' for now, which is nice as well. These days we can all Skype or FaceTime, so that all helps while being away for longer periods. I personally love meeting new people and learning from others, so the lifestyle works well for me, plus I'd prefer to be where it's warmer, as living here in Canada can be a lengthy cold periods some years. :)
Alot of pple do this..I already know with my mental health I'd need probably collectively a 4 mth break spread over the course of 365dys. 50-75% of the time would work for me..
There should be some form of a grease fitting that goes right into the hub and you can pump grease in it yourself instead of needing to bring it in take wheels off and grease it from the back.
Thank you ,for sharing bro! We love your channel! You guy bring good energy.....we have two rvs,but we are in California in East shore rv park, in san dimas, for 6 years, just turned 60 and I am right behine you !! Thanks for your tips.....see you on the road!
I enjoyed your video about rving.Just be the best you,you can be!Do what makes you happy,life's to short.I'm disabled,was attacked at work.took a person hitting me with pipe to the back of the head,was in a coma,so I know things can happen.Enjoy,live well,try whatever,be happy.You have to live with you,so rule one...do what makes YOU happy!Thank you.
Was just browsing channels and came across this post. As I was listening to you I recognized the road you are walking on, Magpie Bay on Canyon Ferry Lake and then saw downtown Helena. As a 3rd year RV'er and lifetime Helenan, I enjoyed seeing my home area. Good ideas!
That was a great video! I'm don't 100% agree with carrying debt but, looking back, I did have a note on this rig for a few months when I first started. I'd say getting debt-free as soon as possible should be a top of the priority so finances can move to the back of your list. Live the Dream!
I was debt free for years, Became ill twice in a space of four years. Now I can’t do the types of jobs as before. Now I have debt. Things happen and you can’t control it. Introverts like people, they simply need their space. I’m an introvert!
What a journey it's been with y'all! The first take on this video was made 3 days after I found it and decided to start RV'ing part time ! I've been following y'all ever since! 5 weeks and counting before step 1 of my adventure ! By the tons of research that comes along with full time RV living research over time it revealed a huge passion about homesteading ! In order to home stead ya got to have money for land ! In order to save money for land I had to figure out how to reduce expenses! And... I'm going to do that by living in a pop up camper during warm seasons in the south ! I will have a home base - SC.. but still my kids and I are going to have hella adventures checking out state parks low cost camp grounds etc! 300 bucks a month all utilities! For most campgrounds anyways.. I'm lucky to have a sister let us "live" with her and during the cold days which are few and far between we will be "home" but man, am I looking forward to this adventure ! By sticking to a very strict budget I will save exactly what I need for 1 acre of land and a mobile home! No more rent... I already had a remote job that I will be incorporating. All this started with THIS VIDEO , to fight the fear of change I watch THIS VIDEO. Thank you Lord Fartwat, I mean Farquat, I mean Tom lol. You to Cheri!!! Funny how this planning stages has developed. And you're right it was the best part of the journey. 5 weeks- and I'm moving over 700 miles to the South to begin ! First RV is a pop up camper.. fell in love with those. Thank y'all...my fellow Law of Attraction homies- hope to meet y'all some day!
Totally agree with your assessment of the RV size, truck size and Tires, we made a deal with the dealer to replace the tires with our choice of tires before we would agree to buy. I am not full time yet so I can't really attribute any concurrence on your other points with the exception of something will go wrong with the RV its not if its when. Just had a slide roof repair not covered by insurance or extended warranty so out of pocket cost it is..... But thank you for you advise I am a new subscriber so I need to go back and catch up on your other videos that you mentioned.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!! This video was like a breath of fresh air for me! Everyone I know thinks I'm crazy for wanting to do this. I always hear "But what if?"... etc, etc... I I say but why not? I can retire now, take early social security, I have an actual pension and plan on going small and lite to keep costs down. I've a 10 year old Dodge Ram1500 4x4 with low miles and gentle use. I plan on trying to keep the trailer gross weight to around 3000 lbs, about half the trucks towing capacity to try and extend its life as long as possible. I'm laid back and usually deal with set backs pretty well. And I LOVE the outdoors! Hope to see you out there!
Great tips! I've been full time traveling for 8 months now. I did want to be debt free but it didn't work out that way. I am paying on my Rv and I have my own business and I carry debt associated with that. My biggest expense has been gas. My rv has really poor mileage and I've done a lot of traveling. Its difficult when most of your family is east but you prefer to be west, especially for boondocking opportunities. I could probably save a lot more money if stayed in one place, but there's no joy in that for me.
Awesome video, I watched it twice!! Im only 44 and am going to full time but no one I know can do it with me. I said screw it I'm going to do it alone, so I'm getting a Arctic Fox1150 Truck Camper. Nice and simple. Thanks for taking the time for the video. Just subscribed!!
Love your videos. My countdown is on. One month to go! I'm moving from France to R V in the US so I can only bring what I can fit in a large suitcase (30kgs). It's a difficult process but for the past month I have been putting in the suitcase what I use everyday, and not what extra stuff I don't use! Of course I will need to buy some larger items and must haves when I get there, but it seems a good way to only bring what you need at first, until you see what else is necessary. I'm also renting 2 different sized RVs from Cruise America to see which suits me best. At $350 a week plus fuel its not a big investment before spending a lot of money not knowing. Also they sell off their refurbished ex rentals (2014-2016) models and give back up to $3000 of the rental money back if you buy, plus a warranty. I'll let you know how that turns out. ~ theaussiegypsy.
We are closing on our new (used) 2021 Jayco Eagle 334RLOK today for eventual full-time living in the early Spring of 2022. I really appreciate and needed this video you did.
Well we found on 4k its gonna take me cleaning n making it pretty inside My ssi Is 1000 a month We have 3 k to put solar n do what we need to the rv So Tuesday is settlement n I pick up the rv my AARP n my husband finishing out the summer here roofing. I got a postmates job I can do in any city. I have 5 more care payments so 500 a month is what we have
Woo-hoo, y'all go! Between us, my roomie n I get a little over 1,000 a month, SSI, plus I just got an insurance settlement, (got hit by an SUV crossing street) and next week, it's RV shopping! I'll be going up to Syracuse, NY. Anyone reading have advice? Six people, eight cats. It's going to be an epic adventure! Thinking of doing a channel as it's a rather extreme RV situation. LOL ✌😸
My husband and I are retired cross country truckdrivers. There are a lot of places we never got to see because of time. We are currently looking to buy a 5th wheel and put the house up for sale. Thank you for posting your videos. We are learning a lot.
Congrats on 4 years, Tom and for this GREAT video but I am calling BS on tip #26. If your black tank starts to stink, DO NOT stop and breath deeply! LOL!.... I subscribed, liked and rang the little bell. My wife and I are retired and have ventured out further and longer each time in the RV. This year was our longest, 3 months from TN to CA and back.and so many things you say here are right on, true! We cant wait to go again. Maybe soon we will get the nerve to sell the brick and mortar. I envy you, ... we lost 20 lbs in those 3 months, without even trying, btw. The exercise and non sedentary lifestyle I guess. Anyway, looking forward to your next video. Do you use a GoPro? The sound is excellent and I don't see a microphone.
Welcome aboard! Thank you so much for your comments! Yes, the video was shot mostly with the go pro. We have a list of our equipment in the description if you want to check it out. - Tom
Bought a 4 yr old RV 6 months ago now after retiring early because I've always had a good intention of going RV and now i can. Starting off short trips and a few days at a time. Watching your advice as i go along, Thank you
@@EnjoyTheJourneyLife TY guys so much. Still learning a lot and curious about the following...1000 trails camp sites * trails collection * for additional 214.00 which is nation wide? Having a little trouble with understanding the whole process, looking for some help. Also wanting to do the Florida area this winter and looking for advice from you guys for places to stay down there.:) Thanks much and I'm still watching your videos/ keep up the great job. Kevin
Thank You I am borrowing my Dad’s and will be gone about 12 days and once I was gone 40 days but my husband was alive. Now I am full time caregiver for Husband Number 2 so He is not well. So before he comes home from The Skilled Nursing Center To Die basically, Hospice I will get a break. Thank You
Hospice kills em fast #evil. Good luck , most parks I've been too are 400 a month. In Brownsville its gated with pool.victoria TV park of victoria tx 500 a month Etc etc
This was great stuff. We are looking to buy an RV and vacation first, then perhaps do the long time thing. You mentioned to be careful about the length of the RV you buy... What is the typical RV length that most RV parks will house?
If they keep waiting down never have it done like you said if you're going to do something that's on note that don't wait till you paid off do it now now now now not later because they will be too late
All great & useful tips . Me I’ve been looking at the Toyota motor homes . The reason is low cost to maintain & easy to drive . & park . If I find one I’d make sure it has the V6 in it. I’d have inspected prior to buying it . You’ve gave great tips & common sense .
We are waiting for 4 years when my daughter will be out of high school by then in I can't wait to go RVing! Im working on changing my diet eating healthy the thing that I'll am lacking is exercise everyday I tell myself I need to exercise I've only been on my exercise bike once but I've got to do it I'm and I'm working up to it and by watching you and watching your videos over and over I'm know that I can get this done! I don't want to be in that Walker or wheelchair or nursing home. I want to be out there and enjoying life and life's too short not to enjoy it so thank you for the BS!!
Hi I like your comment. I'm doing the same thing. My kids are both in High school. Once they leave for college I'm joining vanlife in a sprinter. I'm out of shape from years of 8-5 office work and want to change my life and travel. I'm glad I'm not alone in this... Good luck :)
I am soooooo ready to fulltime RV and have the time to take long hikes in the beauty of nature. Sitting on my butt in my office in an office with no windows all day for so many years is taking a toll. Any ideas for income making on the road is appreciated. I will need some additional income to cover my debts. Not debt free.
@@Smokygirl56 Does your current skillset translate to needs in the temp job industry? Pick a campsite you like, stay a while for cheaper monthly rent and make it near a town where you can get temp work and bank some cash for the next leg of the journey. Maybe getting hooked up with a national temp agency could connect you to jobs around the country.
Thanks for the info, hubby & I are hitting the road in a couple of years, just doing research right now. Looking forward to exploring all of Canada & our neighbours to the south. Cheers from Canada, safe travels
I have watched a gazillion (or close to that) RV and vanlife youtube channels. Somehow, your channel never popped up on my feed but I am glad it finally did. Very helpful and inspirational content. Thanks. I purchased a Class B Pleasure Way last fall and spent way more than anticipated gearing it up for boondocking. I've done some trips in it, but just a dip of my toes. I sold my house this summer and I am planning a full-time trial (gonna stick with it at least for 6 months). Hate to say it but I am getting cold feet now that it is a reality. I really related to your presentation (compared to a lot of the other youtubers out there) and this video warmed my feet a little. I am looking forward to watching more. Subbed and rang the bell. (Lots of foot metaphors there....hmmm...no I don't have a foot fetish; don't even wear high heels. LOL)
Keep watching the TH-cam video's, as there is an enormous amount of great information for all RVers. I've been following a host of full-timers for a few years now, and the lifestyle looks awesome, but you do have to plan, in that if you are going to boon-dock or dry camp to save $$ on fees, you will need good batteries and/or some solar power. Best of luck on your adventure/journey, as it can be super rewarding!
I just bought my a travel trailer and that was the first time I had ever even been inside one. I haven't even picked it up yet but I did do extensive research on what I wanted and I'm very pleased with my decision. That being said, I am going full time on the road to experience my life and this is definitely exciting but a bit intimidating so I turned to TH-cam for tips. After hours of not so helpful videos, I found this one which I thoroughly enjoyed and is full of links and suggestions I will definitely follow up on. Very enlightening, very educational and very enjoyable. Thanks Tom I have subscribed to your channel, will be looking at your other videos and as this was kind of spur of the moment for me, I am feeling so much better and relaxed about taking off as well as more prepared mentally. Financially what I should be prepared for was another subject I found quite helpful. I strongly suggest to anyone who is new at this, as I am, and is about to embark on a new way of life, to watch this video and see if it can help you too. Thank you for the great information as I really needed to hear some it and can use all of it.
My belief is there are different stages of life and I try to adhere to them myself. After the kids move out, the focus shifts to paying off debt and accumulating enough savings so when you do retire you don't have to worry about going back to work or pinching pennies to do the amount of traveling you want to do. Along the way you take shorter excursions and see how you like this lifestyle, it's got upsides and downsides, it's not paradise. My first responsibility is to my family and society in general is not to be a financial drain to them because someone working a job they hate, will have to pay additional taxes to keep me alive. Take care and good luck but I recommend people think long and hard before jumping in with both feet on this lifestyle.
Thanks for your comments, but we definitely disagree. Most of what you mentioned above sounds like programming. You are accepting societies or the governments way of living. We are not promoting being irresponsible, but we are promoting living the life you want and creating it the way you want to make it, NOW! And that doesn’t have to be when you retire. When it could be too late. - Tom
EnjoyTheJourney.Life, stop and think about in a larger context. If everyone did this, who would come out and repair your rv when your broken down in the middle of Wyoming or maybe your doctor is out rv'ing when you need emergency surgery to save your life. We should thank the everyday worker rather then look down and feel sorry for them. I have a small class b campervan and love it but not as much as our paid off house in a nice safe neighborhood. My wife and I enjoy the numerous biking and hiking trails all around us. Yes we love to get out and see this beautiful country but you sometimes don't realize how good you have it until you go some where else. It's all about a balance in life, it's not all just living in your rv or house full time but enjoying both, yes you can have the best of both worlds, they both have their plus's and minus's. Take care.
grateful1929, thank you, just got back from a North and South Dakota trip in our Roadtrek and loved it but then realized how good we have it at home so we'll continue to keep our house and take shorter trips as we wish. Saw tons of 5th wheels out there. Video gives great recommendations on tires, this is a huge safety along with an investment issue. I check air pressure every morning before heading out. Take care.
@@notanomad9320 Thank you. We have a 1992 Prevost. We got it very cheap. We get to go but we're ready to come home and sit on our porch, go to our church. Meet friends in town. We live in a small southern town. We love our home but we like to go camp too. 😊I like my roots but I like to go camping for a few days. Our bus/coach is nice but it's old but well cared for. It was my former pastors bus. He used it to travel and sing gospel. 😊 You take care also!
I'v been full timing for 2 years to explore the places I've never been but also with an eye to look for a possible new places towns cities to settle down eventually.
What a great idea to take the opportunity to travel and explore to find your favorite place to settle down! You get to fully experience all the places. Love it! Happy travels!!
Wow. You are the only other person I have heard other than me to state "savor the anticipation". lol I always run around telling everyone that. Whether it's going to a good lunch, vacation, buying a new guitar, etc. Awesome! I sub'd as your videos are really informative and dig the vibe. Thanks.
I'm back with another commentary but you are a hundred percent right I have two credit cards and I still have bills to pay and I am about to leave my van and set it up so what I agree with you 100% your videos are so perfect I love it what you say I basically agree on what you say in fact I may pick it back up some of your video videos and make up mind also based on what you say because I love you the things you say I agree with you 100%
Sorry, but you are in the minority on the intro. We have a lot of viewers that enjoy the scenery (and ask for more), so we will keep doing our videos that way. Feel free to skip ahead and/or not watch our videos. - Tom
+Marsha Sheets, she didn't like the tight budget we were on. I believe she wanted more of a permanent place to call home, decorate like a home, etc. Probably other things that I can't recall now, thanks for the question! - Tom
Do it, Amalia! My friend’s gf was a traveling nurse and she liked it. It would help you learn what you like and don’t like in a workplace and possibly what patient population you most enjoy treating (Regular med floor, ICU, ortho rehab etc).
Sue Borkland It’s pretty common in medicine to see providers pushing nutrition. It’s just usually not ONLY nutrition. The body is complex and good treatment or disease prevention plans aren’t made up only one method. Nutrition by itself is only one method.
Sue Borkland You might like a type of medicine called Functional Medicine. It incorporates nutrition much more heavily into disease treatment and prevention.
We are doing it in 5 months. I will retire my wife and I are going to travel. I all ready did a lot of research on rv's a lot to learn but fun. We are looking at a rockwood 1106s have ya herd any neg or positive's
I just think you should have sat still give the message. Without some sort of video stabilization, the video just looks bouncy to me. But I can’t stand watching any videos like this.
Tom you hit the nail on the head. So much info wow. I’m in the process of doing tons of research. I’m not gonna be full timing but I’m planning on doing lots of traveling. Love your channel.
Virginia .. Ugh.. I grew up there. Stay away from there unless you’re just passing through, their taxes, dmv, laws, police and just everything about that state is awful. I moved as soon as I could.
Totally agree about Virginia. I was stationed there in the late 80s with the Navy and hated it. They made me remove the tinting on my truck windows because it was too dark. the truck had the tinting already when i bought it in California. Tried to explain it wasnt my choice to move there and would be leaving in 2-3 years but they wouldn't relent. Also had to stop using my radar detector. Did everything i could over the next 20 years to not get stationed there again. Great channel. Keep up the good work.
Marcus Edwards ah! They are obsessed w/tinting laws there haha I remember a car I bought there had some strange medical tint on it that the previous owners legally had installed and they told me I had to get it removed and gave me a ticket for it. I didn’t even put it on the car nor did I know there was such a thing as medical tint! Such a mess. Nearly every ticket I got growing up just got thrown out in court. Such a waste of tax payer dollars and resources. Half their police force is just sitting in court everyday to provide testimony for the tons of traffic citations they issue for no reason.
Hey Tom, that was one of the best reviews, I've heard on RV living, really enjoyed it, you surpassed with excellency. Y'all look like you have fun. Congratulations on a good 4year RVing, Remember JESUS LOVES YOU
Awesome video! Hubby and I are enjoying attending RV shows, perusing vlogs, researching on what we like/dislike, but as soon as our younger child graduates from high school in 2 years, we'll be renting various class B's for short trips before deciding whether we'll go fulltime. Thank you for great advice!
My dad had a 1982 Honda Gold Wing that he gave to me because it wasn't being used. He bought a new camper he was gonna use to travel the country which he sold this year because it wasn't being used. He's been looking at summer homes for years so he can retire by the lake but never buys anything. He's looking at apartments for retirement for when he "can't take care of the house any more" but the only one he's bought so far was for my brother to live in while studying IT. He's been talking about selling the house for about 15 years now but he never does. My dad is 71 years old and still works almost every single day as a truck driver. "When I retire" is him in a nutshell. Well, I'm not making his mistake. As soon as I can I'm going full-time RV living. No more rent, internet subscription, power bill, nothing. No more buying electricity from some company that charges you three times what the electricity actually costs. No more bloated ISP costs and no more paying $350 a month for a one room apartment that's still three times bigger than what I need. No more being reliant upon corporations or landlords except in a very limited and basic capacity. It's just gonna be me paying for the basic things I need to keep the RV running, to stay alive, and be free.
Been thinking about this for a while. My challenge is I have hobbies that require equipment. This is sometimes a seasonal thing but these things require storage. Hunting: 4 wheeler, weapons, ammo, the food you acquire needs freezer space, and storage. Trapping: Traps, tools, equipment to make my own leather and clothing. Reloading: reloading press, brass, storage of black powder, Fishing: boat, motor, rods, reals, food storage of fish, etc. Hiking: Backpacks, and all the gear like stoves etc. Biking: Bike, tools to fix, etc. This is just an example of the things I ponder on a regular bases. How can I do both? Lol, even though my daughter is a vegan, I got to have meat, which is primarily from what I take in the wilderness. Thanks for taking the time to post your videos. Peace
Thanks for your comments. I would recommend a large toy hauler with an additional trailer for the rest of your stuff. It’s going to be a big rig, but we see them all the time on the road. Keep us up-to-date on your plans. - Tom
Some say were crazy but we are both 73 and we are in the process of going full time, Even if we only do it for 3 or 4 years when the time comes to stop we will park it in a full time RV park, then we have no grass to cut, and no bills, ect. We are paying cash for everything so no debt. I;m a retired semi truck driver so we are getting a new 3500 dually and a 36' Cedar Creek 36ck2.
Did you enjoy the trucker life? Did it allow you to make good money? Considering doing team driving with my fiance as a way to pay off debt before joining fulltime RV life.
Being in debt, if anything, is a reason to go full time, not a reason to not to. Especially for people who have limited wealth anyway - go with a van. Buy a nice one (if not crazy nice) and do a basic conversion and you can live off very small amounts of money while paying down your debt. In fact, it may make sense to add to your debt by buying the RV or van on finance, the total monthly cost may still turn out lower than paying an expensive rent. Of course, these decisions are all individual.
I think you'd be surprised how many full-time RVers are becoming wealthy as a result of the lifestyle. I spend Way less in an RV than I EVER did in a house!
@@JustPlainCommonSense not me paid$12 K for my property ,got a 31ft fifth wheel parked there . Also have a house I need to rehab sure but Even if I leave things as they are I have a place to stay for less than what one would spend on a new car. I'm grid tied ,have all the services , I'm not out where I need to drive forever to get things got a Walmart less than a mile from the house, this town I could do all my business with a bicycle. I have running water electric sewer trash pick up , I have large things to discard the city just wants a call to know what type of truck to send to get it. My grid tied utilities has yet yet to cost me over $110 a month. My car gas runs about 20 gallons a month if it would ever quit raining I might get to use my mortor cycle as a primary ride. That 250 cc gets 80 mpg I could park my gas guzzler Prius for a few days and spend half as much on fuel.
Thought I had suffered some major setbacks in life, only to discover I was just setting myself up for something more. Now my partner and I are full time at 46. Now going on 2 years and no sign of giving up the lifestyle
Our youngest is a sophomore in HS, I really hope in about 10 years to be doing this happily and in good health with my husband. Life is so unpredictable I pray we get to do this dream one day.
Also been to 11 different TV parks, they are different. Some are laid back others totally anal. But besides propane usually 400 a month. A month is a long time somewhere.....unless you find stuff to do. Most of this country is just boring. Or $$$$$. Anywho. Biking canoeing stuff idk....good luck finding a park not off the highway. 1 week is usually 200, so a month is better. Okay well. I should do some videos.
We went used and inside was like new. Found problems. But I’m a hell of a handy man. Owner walked me threw all the problems. Great way to buy. Sold off are little one. I should say it was shorter. Same length. Happy Travels
This is why I don't like rich people reporting on this RV thing. Your assuming we all have a multi-stream income?, Are you not aware that allot of us are not internet savvy and Business minded with a degree on accounting? really? Most people resorting to RV retirement are doing it to avoid giving up 60% of their fixed income to a rent bill or mortgage. DEBT can destroy the numbers when pushing the pen with a meager income, Dude, you would not be living the way you are on a 25,000 a year income with a debt bill, come on.
I’m not assuming anything. I am merely pointing out things that I’ve learned. There are thousands of ways to make this lifestyle work. People are doing it at all sorts of educational and income levels.
EnjoyTheJourney.Life That’s how I have picked it up from your video..... As you say..smaller vehicle...strip back your outgoings....get work (plenty of non internet work available) ....or if you can afford it,go the whole hog regarding outgoings and vehicle size. I’m in England....just stumbled upon this video....now subscribed and will binge watch from the beginning. Good luck Safe travels.
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You are so right my friend that's why when my friend I'm taking my time to fix it up to move in I left over TH-cam videos tell you do it right now in the moving to your phone right now not so I tell people exactly the same thing on my videos you are so spot-on
Right on!
Thanks for uploading!
Great you tube. Mostly review for us but the last section is the hardest one for us. Finding boon docking and low cost GOOD spots is time consuming.
I just started watching you both this week after I lost my job and Income.....you are both very inspiring
He is absolutely right. In the last two years I have lost a husband and a job and I had no idea either was coming so I am no longer going to plan my life around either of those things. There is NO security so I am renting out my house (I just bought it 6 months ago as an investment) and I am buying a 26 ft. trailer to live in and travel in. For now I will still be working full time but I will be traveling as much as I can until I can retire in a couple of years. Living in the trailer and renting out my house will allow me to save much quicker to retire earlier. I'm so excited!!
Thank you so much for sharing your story Karin! So sorry for your loss. Love your attitude and your travel plans! Awesome!
No guarantees on life, and as you found out tomorrow may never come. good luck to you
I don"t know about bad advice, but if you have a travel trailer, or a fifth wheel, always do a quick hand touch of your wheels, or wheel bearing covers, whenever you stop! If you are driving for even an hour, heat in these areas are an indication of a potential future problem that can easily be avoided. If one wheel is considerably hotter than the rest, it's probably a bearing needing attention.
Thanks Brian! Great advice! - Tom
I agree with this, in that I had a bearing go in a trailer once, and the 'tow' was extremely expensive, and it happened at night as well, making it that much more difficult! I now make periodic stops along the way, and just feel around the wheel area close to where the bearings sit to make sure they are only warm, and not hot.
Damn fine advice. So, always check tire condition and pressure, and service those wheel bearings at regular intervals!
I just bought my first RV yesterday!! Gonna go full time in about a month after I fix her up
My husband and I have been saying we were going to do this life style for the past 45 years, when it was unheard of!! Now we are selling and giving it all away and we are doing it!! Hope to see you out there! Every body says to us finally, you’ve been talking about this forever! We’ve been camping all our lives and we were cross country tractor trailer drivers for a few years. Can’t wait to see this country again!
How has it been?
Guess I'm lucky. My Great grandparents RV'd. My grandparents have been full timers for 22 years. My parents are planning to hit the road. My wife and i are on a plan to sell our house, upgrade our trailer, and hit the road. I don't have to explain anything to my family. My friends on the other hand think we are completely nuts. LOL. I love watching your vids and can't wait to full time myself!!
Haha isn't it funny how some people 'get it' and some just think your cray! How cool is it that you are in a family of several generations of RVers!! Love it!! Congrats on your decision to sell the house and hit the road!! Woohoo!! ~Cheri
That is an amazing RV history!!!! You must have so many lessons learned passed down from your family!! All the luck to you in your upcoming journey/
Ppl think you're nuts bc society norm in western culture is to have a large house, gas guzzling SUV, raise kids, college, etc. Whereas in other cultures, minimal is best. Tiny house, tiny car, like in Japan. Take a diamond, just a bunch of carbon. But western females have been brainwashed to cherish them.
Yes, less stuff = more happiness!
@@Vagabond_Etranger well said, I agree with you 100%. I always say the same thing
Keep preaching Tom. You hit the nail on the head around the 5+ minute mark. Do it now. Don't wait. Profound. You are a motivational speaker. Love this channel.
Legend has it he’s still walking and taking lol great video very informative.
Hahahaha! Thanks so much for the laughs Shannon!-Tom
Lol too funny!
I was literally about to comment this 2 years later. great post. ty :)
10:49 this is great, I found it quite inspirational. I really like how you encourage people with a passion to explore this style of life, that they don't have to wait. You explain starting with debt, changing enabling relationships to positive, and manifesting a life change as soon as you can: as soon as you "should" might disappear.
My parents kept saying "when we retire" --- well, they both died long before that happened. but the mindset was a lot different in those days.
Yeah, it is sad to hear of these kind of examples. I'm sure you're 'take away' lesson is a good one having that experience! Thanks for watching!
that's why we are doing it now in our fifties :-)
Excellent comment. True about a lot of things in life! “When I get around to it.” The time is now:)
And could you help me understand why some people
Go with pulling a 5th wheel vs getting a motor home ?
Thank you
If your motor home breaks down you have no place to stay if it's in the shop. No, vehicle and no place to stay. Also, if you have to go anywhere and don't have another vehicle, you have to break camp. Motor homes are also usually very expensive. I used to live in a tiny motor home from the 60's when I traveled with my family who logged. We did have an extra driving vehicle though. Hope this helps:-). Oh, also a 5th wheel pulls down on the back of your truck so should be a super duty and diesel. You need to be able to stop all that weight.
Angeli Ann I realized the answer was later in the video .. but I thank you for helping me out anyway. Very kind .
Thank you and makes perfect sense
By far, the BEST advice video ever. I've watched literally 1,000's of RV-ing videos so I can get as much information as I can and without a doubt, this is the BEST, most informative and real videos. Thank you for taking the time to make this. (and yeah, it was a good workout for you, what?, you walked about 2 miles making this?)
Thank you so much for this kind comment!! Yeah, it was about 2-3 miles and what you couldn't tell is that some of it was uphill. Cheri had to cut out a lot of my huffing and puffing haha. Thanks for watching!!
Great stuff Tom, you hit on a lot of great points , makes me excited to get onward with our RV life...
Thanks for This info
Allan
New subber. Catching up and binge watching. Thanks for the tips. A guy I used to work with retired after 40 years. He died 6 weeks later. Really makes one reevaluate things 🤔
Dude! This was an inspiring and informative video. We are hitting the road next year after our daughter graduates high school. We can't wait.
Awesome!! Congrats on your decision to go FT and have FUN during the planning process!! So exciting!!!
I saw one of your videos on a different channel. I don't want to say the channel name because I do not want to give them any publicity. I sent you a message with info on Instagram.
Ok thanks, I'll watch for your message. - Tom
Loved the video, we are rv living starting this Dec.
Thank You for being so candid.
Thanks so much chuck!
Thank you for this video! I greatly appreciate your insight as we are researching and hoping to start our journey in 2020!
i am looking at going full time rv in a rv park 1600 for 1 year of lot rent plus metered electric ,,,because im in a abusive relationship and i neeed to get out,looking at a used 5th whell or pull behind i have 3 huskies that will be living with me ,,i think im going to be very happy
Thanks for sharing your story.-Tom
Sorry for your struggles. Where did you find a park for $1600 per year?
I hope wherever you are you are safe and happy
@@dnafpv it was only for the season 1600 then 400 a month in winter i did it and save dup and now me and the dogs are in a home of our own ,,and i run the park now maintenance and manager lol
@@PranaYanna i did it and save dup and now me and the dogs are in a home of our own ,,and i run the park now maintenance and manager lol
Thanks Tom, loved the video. Been a subscriber for a while and picking up our first rv tomorrow, an Oliver Legacy ll, so really excited! Two years till retirement but starting shorter trips now in preparation for long term around the country and Alaska trip. Per your tips, we did our homework, bought small, used and low maintenance. See ya out there somewhere!
Been a full-timer family for 8 years and agree with everything you said! We are retired and don’t have to look for work, but the advice you gave about not waiting, researching and picking the right RV and having a small savings for emergencies was right on the money! (No pun intended)
Thank you so much! - Tom
I LOVE this video and the messages in it. My husband and I sold everything we owned and moved into our RV full time almost a month ago now. There were certainly some people who were confused by it, and against it. But we think it's been one of the decisions we've made! We are having so much fun! Even with the growing pains of being new to the RV Life.
Thank you! That’s awesome, safe travels and see you on the road!-Tom
Congratulations on 4 years!!!!! Thank you for the justification on not needing to be debt free. When we get on the road, we will have an RV payment. It's not ideal but it is manageable. AND....you are NOT kidding about Virginia. I live in VA and moved here from CA 11 years ago. The taxes are INSANE and that's coming from a Californian!!! I can't wait to leave here!!!! Anyhow, I am sending LOVE to both of you. Thank you for all the positive content and always showing us that with all negative scenarios lies a positive lesson.
Thank you so much for this comment Angelika! See you on the road! - Tom
You are so on point with everything you say. Me and my wife are starting this process. We are nervous but excited but realized life is to short and precious to wait until we are old and decrepit. What good is having money when you are old and can't use it. Thank you for this video.
Great advice, heading out May 23. Bought Benchmark maps to boondock.
Congrats on the plans Walter!
Me and the wife are taking the next 6yrs to plan and aquire everything we need. Truck truckbed camper and an offroad cargo trailer. This will let us make sure the truck is good to go the trailer is setup for extra water/food storage tie downs for my Harley and to set it up as a major solar generator for running the RV. We choose the 6yr timeframe to give us the setup time etc and to make sure the vehicle is all good and the rv systems can be tested and repaired replaced or modified to our needs.
I love this “walk with me style video” please do more!
Thank you so much Lindsay!
Thanks. Trying to figure out how and when to try this life style.
You are welcome Ralph!
I love that you are getting a workout while filming. Thanks for all the into.
You are welcome Janice, thanks for watching!
Hi, I wanted to add my two cents to your video....I’ve done things a bit differently. Started in a typical living situation...house, bills, job and stress. I sold everything I could and moved to a northern small village, bought some property with run down and damaged buildings on the land. I tore down the shack and built a 16x14 tiny house. I experienced living in this tiny house for two and a half years which included two winters of -40 or colder weather. I did enjoy myself living off grid with wood heat and no running water....socially the village was quite toxic and unhealthy. I knew I needed out, so again I sold everything I didn’t need and moved into my truck. I am currently saving up money to buy a travel trailer. When I started researching tiny home off grid living I heard the same thing...don’t have a debt load. So, I did that, resolved my debts and for the time I lived off grid...I’ve learned how to live cheaper and have learned that consumerism is a myth.., but I do agree you can have a debt as long as you are paying it off. I love the idea of having multiple income sources...that’s brilliant. I like that you recommend buying a smaller rv to make sure you love the new lifestyle....can’t wait to watch your next video. Cheers
As an idea for fellow travelers, I am 70 years old and getting ready to sell out. I’m fortunate that my daughter and her family have enough land to allow me to build a 3 car garage apartment beside their house. I’m keeping my RV, my boat and my motorcycle and whatever will fit in the apartment, that’s it. I’ll have a safe place to come back to between travels and a home in my later years, and they’ll have someone to watch the kids or dog when they travel. This is a win, win for us.
Thanks so much for sharing this tip Woody! We have had many people ask about future plans after RVing. This is a great idea. - Tom
Woody Huband great to hear woody families that stick together are real and functional family's. And the time we spend together are the only really good memories for me as I too come into retirement
That's a great plan. If things go south you always have a home.
I like that you explain there are a variety of ways to do this lifestyle and that no one way works for everyone. Love your videos!
I've thoroughly enjoyed this video! I'm currently enjoying the planning stage as the idea occurred to me as a possible personal choice just over a month ago. Planning is one of my favorite past-times, making lists, deciding on the best options for me and choosing from those. I LOVE to do research; enjoy fitting what is available into my personal parameters and being satisfied with my selections. Being a short little old lady, I know the smallest possible unit that I can manage yet will fit my life style loves will be my first priority. Being a divorced little old lady, I know I will have to find something with an equally manageable financial footprint! Like falling in love, there's no rush; when it happens, it happens.
What impressed me most about this video? YOU DIDN'T RUN OUT OF BREATH!!! Omigosh! LOL! :-) Y'all have fun. kiddos!
Thanks Deborah! And congrats on your plans, yes enjoy the planning stage! See you on the road soon!
Where were you staying in this video, that lake is gorgeous. Going back on old videos of yours while waiting for your next upload.
Never mind just found where you answered another asking the same question.
I been in a class a for every summer last 5 years I'm semi retired and a tip I offer don't pay big rv bills but parts and do yourself I learned how deal. With all that came on. Have a cabinet dedicated to repair materials and tools. Keep up your roof inspection every 90 days and anytime you rub a branch or just drive a long stretch keep vents intakes clean inspect seals and gaskets often don't over fill you black water always use RV toilet paper lots of diy ways to deoderkze don't use brand name thank treatments. Check you oil and cooling system on engine and generator often keep insides dry of condensate wipe daily in cooler months wash fins on AC annually. Check air in tires often. Have a CO2 detector inspect prpanne lines annual and if ever you smell shut down main and find out were ? Keep rodents out block every hole wire pot scrubbers work to seal holes they won't chew it in storage lots moth balls deters them have road side assistance and a good spAre and safety flairs and safety vest do daily cleaning and drying never let things get ahead of you there my 10 cents worth. It can be so fun sometimes you feel cramped just re sort , get rid of what you don't need out always think minimal is best. Cook outside often and eat healthy. Good luck
Great tips! Thank you so much for sharing Dale! Safe travels!
I'll be going on the road soon. I lived in a 16ft. camper trailer in an RV campground for a year. Had to use an outhouse, go to the clubhouse for showers, kept food in a cooler outside in winter, soda by the door (it stayed cold in winter) and cooked outside unless weather didn't allow it. On 4th of July, had a party and fed 6 people from the fire, steak, dogs, burgers, potatoes in the coals, corn on the cob from the grill. Of course, macaroni and potato salad cooked up in the morning and mixed up to cool in the ice chest. I loved it! Me and my 4 (8, now) kitties enjoyed the quiet and solitude. If I wanted company, there was always someone to chat with. That was 19 years ago, and I can't wait to leave city living! Thanks for those tips! ✌💖😸
Great Tips!! Thank you!
Thank you so much for this. I’m 34 and have been dreaming about this lifestyle for a few years now. Your video has convinced me. You answered all of my questions, I really appreciated consolidated info. THANK YOU!!!
I also agree with not needing to be debt free first. My husband and I are still in debt. Our original plan was to wait until we were debt free, but it also didn't make sense to keep putting our dreams on hold. Especially when living in the RV full time actually saves us money! We paid off close to $200K before we decided to start RVing full time. We still have about $35k left to pay off. But we are managing our payments fine, and bough our trailer used for cash. My only regret is that we didn't do this sooner!
Thank you so much for sharing your story. That will help a lot of others reading these comments.-Tom
how are you supporting yourselves in your fulltime RV life and paying off debt? Did you consolidate your debt first?
We paid off most of the debt we could before starting the RV life. What we had left we did consolidate to make the payments more manageable. The first year of living in our RV my husband is still working, which will allow us to pay off the remaining debt. His jobs frequently change location, so living in the RV actually works out really well right now. :)
Great info guys! Thanks!
We did thinks a little differently...mainly that we where already debt free, plus had our home paid for and investments....but, my wife seems to think that we need X amount of $$ in the bank for when we get old to the point where we need someone to care for us, and in our neck of the woods...full care is $5K - 6K per month...which is a ridiculous amount of money, but that was her hold up. Then, we had a neighbour pass away in his sleep at 60 years old, and it made my wife think...that maybe we should get an RV (I had been looking for 2 years prior) and at least 'part-time' and see how we make out, although, we had been 'camping' and to a lesser degree RVed for 30 years previous. So, we ended up getting an older Class A diesel pusher, that is comfortable, lots of room inside and to bring things along, and we pull our car behind for use when we are parked for longer periods! So far, we're not set up for long periods of boon-docking or dry camping, as we just have 4 golf cart 6 volt batteries that need updating (our motorhome has a residential fridge that eats up batteries pretty quickly) and a solar array eventually. As it is, I am older than my wife, so I like to relax, go for walks or hikes, play pickle ball and such, but my wife can't sit still, and is extremely active, so we'll start off going to RV Resorts with lots of activities/amenities (expensive!) and as the years pass, we may slow down, and do more dry camping then, as there are just SO many places to do this these days, where there is a huge saving in not paying for overnight stays! One does need to 'budget' unless you have an unlimited supply of funds, but once out there, it makes you wonder why you didn't do it sooner indeed! Our 'main' hold back now, is being close to our grandkids, as it's hard being away from them for long periods, missing out on their growth and activities they now enjoy. There's 'always' something to hold you back, and not always easy to break through that mental block, but hey....you deserve to enjoy after all those years of working (how I look at it)!
I definitely agree on the debt thing. If anything, i feel the RV life could help you pay off debt
My husband and I are not full-timers. We purchased a Class C motorhome at the end of last year and have made several trips in it including an 8-week trip to NC this year. We own our home outright, so our only debt is our motorhome. I would love to full-time but my husband wouldn't. He really enjoys our time traveling or just getting away to the local National Forest campground. In fact, we just got back from there and have reservations for another 10 days in a week from now. His thing is, he worked really hard to have this home and all his "stuff" and he wants that security. So for now, we have a home base and we have our grandson take care of it when we're gone. It's working so far.
Thanks for your comments Carol! We have a few viewers that do the same thing. We think if you like it that way that’s cool. - Tom
Letting go of what you have worked a lifetime for isn't an easy thing to do especially when you see what it's worth to other people in on line sales or an auction, it inspired me to quit collecting "things". I do agree a home base is a wonderful thing and we're going to keep ours initially as well but maybe down the road we'll see it as an unnecessary expense and a major one at that.
This is the way most rvers do it. It eliminates the heartbreak of bad decisions that can be devastating in the future. Living in the here and now is great but even when you're older you still need a safety net when life changes quickly.
We're in a similar situation Carol, in that we own our home, and just have a motorhome payment that is easily handled, of which we could pay off if we wished, but our investments make a higher interest than what we'd pay on interest on the MH loan. We actually just got our Class A diesel pusher one year ago, so we got in several local trips last year, had a wonderful local weekend trip to an RV park with our two daughters and 5 grandkids, where the kids LOVED the pool, and although it was a little crowded in the motorhome, they're memories we'll have forever! It's more the 'missing the kids' that holds us back from going for extra long periods, although we are currently thinking of heading out soon for a couple of months (hopefully). I too like 'all my stuff' but I really do need to downsize some of it, as when I realize some of it I haven't used in a good long time, it seems senseless to be keeping it. We have one daughter going through a divorce situation at this time (and her two kids) which are living with us (always have to help out as a parent) so they can 'house-sit' for now, which is nice as well. These days we can all Skype or FaceTime, so that all helps while being away for longer periods. I personally love meeting new people and learning from others, so the lifestyle works well for me, plus I'd prefer to be where it's warmer, as living here in Canada can be a lengthy cold periods some years. :)
Alot of pple do this..I already know with my mental health I'd need probably collectively a 4 mth break spread over the course of 365dys. 50-75% of the time would work for me..
There should be some form of a grease fitting that goes right into the hub and you can pump grease in it yourself instead of needing to bring it in take wheels off and grease it from the back.
Wonderful information I really appreciate your point of view.
Thank You
Thank you Kathy!
Thank you ,for sharing bro! We love your channel! You guy bring good energy.....we have two rvs,but we are in California in East shore rv park, in san dimas, for 6 years, just turned 60 and I am right behine you !! Thanks for your tips.....see you on the road!
where were you at in this video looks great
This was at the Jo Bonner campground in Canyon ferry Montana. - Tom
Moving around a lot is the most expensive and stressful item for us. We try to stay a month minimum to get discounts on the site and save on fuel.
Skip to min mark 4:20 to get to the meat.
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I enjoyed your video about rving.Just be the best you,you can be!Do what makes you happy,life's to short.I'm disabled,was attacked at work.took a person hitting me with pipe to the back of the head,was in a coma,so I know things can happen.Enjoy,live well,try whatever,be happy.You have to live with you,so rule one...do what makes YOU happy!Thank you.
Wow, take care and thank you!
This is the absolute best rving advice I have ever heard! You rock!
Thank you so much!
Was just browsing channels and came across this post. As I was listening to you I recognized the road you are walking on, Magpie Bay on Canyon Ferry Lake and then saw downtown Helena. As a 3rd year RV'er and lifetime Helenan, I enjoyed seeing my home area. Good ideas!
Thank you for all the advice!
That was a great video! I'm don't 100% agree with carrying debt but, looking back, I did have a note on this rig for a few months when I first started. I'd say getting debt-free as soon as possible should be a top of the priority so finances can move to the back of your list. Live the Dream!
Thank you so much, safe travels! - Tom
I was debt free for years, Became ill twice in a space of four years. Now I can’t do the types of jobs as before. Now I have debt. Things happen and you can’t control it.
Introverts like people, they simply need their space. I’m an introvert!
Thank you so much for sharing Barbara.-Tom
I am an introvert as well, rving may be a challenge. Maybe if I buy a few acres I could just go there and have privacy.
What a journey it's been with y'all! The first take on this video was made 3 days after I found it and decided to start RV'ing part time ! I've been following y'all ever since! 5 weeks and counting before step 1 of my adventure ! By the tons of research that comes along with full time RV living research over time it revealed a huge passion about homesteading ! In order to home stead ya got to have money for land ! In order to save money for land I had to figure out how to reduce expenses! And... I'm going to do that by living in a pop up camper during warm seasons in the south ! I will have a home base - SC.. but still my kids and I are going to have hella adventures checking out state parks low cost camp grounds etc! 300 bucks a month all utilities! For most campgrounds anyways.. I'm lucky to have a sister let us "live" with her and during the cold days which are few and far between we will be "home" but man, am I looking forward to this adventure ! By sticking to a very strict budget I will save exactly what I need for 1 acre of land and a mobile home! No more rent... I already had a remote job that I will be incorporating. All this started with THIS VIDEO , to fight the fear of change I watch THIS VIDEO. Thank you Lord Fartwat, I mean Farquat, I mean Tom lol. You to Cheri!!! Funny how this planning stages has developed. And you're right it was the best part of the journey. 5 weeks- and I'm moving over 700 miles to the South to begin ! First RV is a pop up camper.. fell in love with those. Thank y'all...my fellow Law of Attraction homies- hope to meet y'all some day!
Totally agree with your assessment of the RV size, truck size and Tires, we made a deal with the dealer to replace the tires with our choice of tires before we would agree to buy. I am not full time yet so I can't really attribute any concurrence on your other points with the exception of something will go wrong with the RV its not if its when. Just had a slide roof repair not covered by insurance or extended warranty so out of pocket cost it is..... But thank you for you advise I am a new subscriber so I need to go back and catch up on your other videos that you mentioned.
Nice move on the tires!! Impressive and smart! We will use your comment in our tire follow up video. Thanks for watching!!
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!! This video was like a breath of fresh air for me! Everyone I know thinks I'm crazy for wanting to do this. I always hear "But what if?"... etc, etc... I I say but why not? I can retire now, take early social security, I have an actual pension and plan on going small and lite to keep costs down. I've a 10 year old Dodge Ram1500 4x4 with low miles and gentle use. I plan on trying to keep the trailer gross weight to around 3000 lbs, about half the trucks towing capacity to try and extend its life as long as possible. I'm laid back and usually deal with set backs pretty well. And I LOVE the outdoors! Hope to see you out there!
Great tips! I've been full time traveling for 8 months now. I did want to be debt free but it didn't work out that way. I am paying on my Rv and I have my own business and I carry debt associated with that. My biggest expense has been gas. My rv has really poor mileage and I've done a lot of traveling. Its difficult when most of your family is east but you prefer to be west, especially for boondocking opportunities. I could probably save a lot more money if stayed in one place, but there's no joy in that for me.
Thank you Stacy! Yes, fuel is a big expense, thanks for sharing! Safe travels!-Tom
Your thoughts on solo RVers? Do you feel they can have as great an experience?
Absolutely Sally! Check out creativity RV channel here on TH-cam.
I feel the same way with 2 it seems easier
Awesome video, I watched it twice!! Im only 44 and am going to full time but no one I know can do it with me. I said screw it I'm going to do it alone, so I'm getting a Arctic Fox1150 Truck Camper. Nice and simple.
Thanks for taking the time for the video. Just subscribed!!
Congrats on your decision! See you on the road soon!
See you on the road.
really great tips and advice overall - I'm not yet there, but hope too soon. Thanks so much!
Thank you Genny! - Tom
Love your videos. My countdown is on. One month to go! I'm moving from France to R V in the US so I can only bring what I can fit in a large suitcase (30kgs). It's a difficult process but for the past month I have been putting in the suitcase what I use everyday, and not what extra stuff I don't use! Of course I will need to buy some larger items and must haves when I get there, but it seems a good way to only bring what you need at first, until you see what else is necessary. I'm also renting 2 different sized RVs from Cruise America to see which suits me best. At $350 a week plus fuel its not a big investment before spending a lot of money not knowing. Also they sell off their refurbished ex rentals (2014-2016) models and give back up to $3000 of the rental money back if you buy, plus a warranty. I'll let you know how that turns out. ~ theaussiegypsy.
Wow this is great information!! Please follow up with us on how that works out!!
+EnjoyTheJourney.Life will do. I get there in October for a month of test driving. :-)
Awesome!
Good luck friend! :)
@@mazgould4644 bienvenedo .......hasta pronto!!!
We are closing on our new (used) 2021 Jayco Eagle 334RLOK today for eventual full-time living in the early Spring of 2022. I really appreciate and needed this video you did.
Well we found on 4k its gonna take me cleaning n making it pretty inside
My ssi Is 1000 a month
We have 3 k to put solar n do what we need to the rv
So Tuesday is settlement n I pick up the rv my AARP n my husband finishing out the summer here roofing. I got a postmates job I can do in any city. I have 5 more care payments so 500 a month is what we have
Thanks for your comments Kristi! - Tom
Woo-hoo, y'all go! Between us, my roomie n I get a little over 1,000 a month, SSI, plus I just got an insurance settlement, (got hit by an SUV crossing street) and next week, it's RV shopping! I'll be going up to Syracuse, NY. Anyone reading have advice? Six people, eight cats. It's going to be an epic adventure! Thinking of doing a channel as it's a rather extreme RV situation. LOL ✌😸
My husband and I are retired cross country truckdrivers. There are a lot of places we never got to see because of time. We are currently looking to buy a 5th wheel and put the house up for sale. Thank you for posting your videos. We are learning a lot.
Thank you so much for watching!
How was your experience being OTR drivers? Would you recommend it?
Great question!
Congrats on 4 years, Tom and for this GREAT video but I am calling BS on tip #26. If your black tank starts to stink, DO NOT stop and breath deeply! LOL!.... I subscribed, liked and rang the little bell. My wife and I are retired and have ventured out further and longer each time in the RV. This year was our longest, 3 months from TN to CA and back.and so many things you say here are right on, true! We cant wait to go again. Maybe soon we will get the nerve to sell the brick and mortar. I envy you, ... we lost 20 lbs in those 3 months, without even trying, btw. The exercise and non sedentary lifestyle I guess. Anyway, looking forward to your next video. Do you use a GoPro? The sound is excellent and I don't see a microphone.
Welcome aboard! Thank you so much for your comments! Yes, the video was shot mostly with the go pro. We have a list of our equipment in the description if you want to check it out. - Tom
Bought a 4 yr old RV 6 months ago now after retiring early because I've always had a good intention of going RV and now i can. Starting off short trips and a few days at a time. Watching your advice as i go along, Thank you
Congrats on the plans Kevin!
@@EnjoyTheJourneyLife TY guys so much. Still learning a lot and curious about the following...1000 trails camp sites * trails collection * for additional 214.00 which is nation wide?
Having a little trouble with understanding the whole process, looking for some help.
Also wanting to do the Florida area this winter and looking for advice from you guys for places to stay down there.:)
Thanks much and I'm still watching your videos/ keep up the great job.
Kevin
Thank You I am borrowing my Dad’s and will be gone about 12 days and once I was gone 40 days but my husband was alive. Now I am full time caregiver for Husband Number 2 so He is not well.
So before he comes home from The Skilled Nursing Center To Die basically,
Hospice
I will get a break.
Thank You
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Bless you , caregiver burn out is real
Hospice kills em fast #evil.
Good luck , most parks I've been too are 400 a month.
In Brownsville its gated with pool.victoria TV park of victoria tx 500 a month
Etc etc
Great video, I don't know if I commented on this before, but you do a really good job. I look forward to each one you post. Keep up the good work!
Thank you so much Tim!
Have you seen “Harvest Host?”
I like that program I recommend it.
Yes, we have a Harvest Hosts membership. Looking forward to using it!
I’m joining as well.
This was great stuff. We are looking to buy an RV and vacation first, then perhaps do the long time thing. You mentioned to be careful about the length of the RV you buy... What is the typical RV length that most RV parks will house?
If they keep waiting down never have it done like you said if you're going to do something that's on note that don't wait till you paid off do it now now now now not later because they will be too late
Yep! Do it now! 👍
Truth!
All great & useful tips . Me I’ve been looking at the Toyota motor homes . The reason is low cost to maintain & easy to drive . & park . If I find one I’d make sure it has the V6 in it. I’d have inspected prior to buying it . You’ve gave great tips & common sense .
We are waiting for 4 years when my daughter will be out of high school by then in I can't wait to go RVing! Im working on changing my diet eating healthy the thing that I'll am lacking is exercise everyday I tell myself I need to exercise I've only been on my exercise bike once but I've got to do it I'm and I'm working up to it and by watching you and watching your videos over and over I'm know that I can get this done! I don't want to be in that Walker or wheelchair or nursing home. I want to be out there and enjoying life and life's too short not to enjoy it so thank you for the BS!!
Thank you so much for sharing Mary! Yes, you can do this! Sounds like you have a good plan, see you on the road soon! - Tom
Hi I like your comment. I'm doing the same thing. My kids are both in High school. Once they leave for college I'm joining vanlife in a sprinter. I'm out of shape from years of 8-5 office work and want to change my life and travel. I'm glad I'm not alone in this... Good luck :)
I am soooooo ready to fulltime RV and have the time to take long hikes in the beauty of nature. Sitting on my butt in my office in an office with no windows all day for so many years is taking a toll. Any ideas for income making on the road is appreciated. I will need some additional income to cover my debts. Not debt free.
@@Smokygirl56 Does your current skillset translate to needs in the temp job industry? Pick a campsite you like, stay a while for cheaper monthly rent and make it near a town where you can get temp work and bank some cash for the next leg of the journey. Maybe getting hooked up with a national temp agency could connect you to jobs around the country.
Thanks for the info, hubby & I are hitting the road in a couple of years, just doing research right now. Looking forward to exploring all of Canada & our neighbours to the south. Cheers from Canada, safe travels
Thank you Leah, see you on the road in a few years! - Tom
I have watched a gazillion (or close to that) RV and vanlife youtube channels. Somehow, your channel never popped up on my feed but I am glad it finally did. Very helpful and inspirational content. Thanks. I purchased a Class B Pleasure Way last fall and spent way more than anticipated gearing it up for boondocking. I've done some trips in it, but just a dip of my toes. I sold my house this summer and I am planning a full-time trial (gonna stick with it at least for 6 months). Hate to say it but I am getting cold feet now that it is a reality. I really related to your presentation (compared to a lot of the other youtubers out there) and this video warmed my feet a little. I am looking forward to watching more. Subbed and rang the bell. (Lots of foot metaphors there....hmmm...no I don't have a foot fetish; don't even wear high heels. LOL)
Ha ha, thanks so much for your comments! See you on the road!-Tom
Keep watching the TH-cam video's, as there is an enormous amount of great information for all RVers. I've been following a host of full-timers for a few years now, and the lifestyle looks awesome, but you do have to plan, in that if you are going to boon-dock or dry camp to save $$ on fees, you will need good batteries and/or some solar power. Best of luck on your adventure/journey, as it can be super rewarding!
I just bought my a travel trailer and that was the first time I had ever even been inside one. I haven't even picked it up yet but I did do extensive research on what I wanted and I'm very pleased with my decision. That being said, I am going full time on the road to experience my life and this is definitely exciting but a bit intimidating so I turned to TH-cam for tips. After hours of not so helpful videos, I found this one which I thoroughly enjoyed and is full of links and suggestions I will definitely follow up on. Very enlightening, very educational and very enjoyable. Thanks Tom I have subscribed to your channel, will be looking at your other videos and as this was kind of spur of the moment for me, I am feeling so much better and relaxed about taking off as well as more prepared mentally. Financially what I should be prepared for was another subject I found quite helpful. I strongly suggest to anyone who is new at this, as I am, and is about to embark on a new way of life, to watch this video and see if it can help you too. Thank you for the great information as I really needed to hear some it and can use all of it.
My belief is there are different stages of life and I try to adhere to them myself. After the kids move out, the focus shifts to paying off debt and accumulating enough savings so when you do retire you don't have to worry about going back to work or pinching pennies to do the amount of traveling you want to do. Along the way you take shorter excursions and see how you like this lifestyle, it's got upsides and downsides, it's not paradise. My first responsibility is to my family and society in general is not to be a financial drain to them because someone working a job they hate, will have to pay additional taxes to keep me alive. Take care and good luck but I recommend people think long and hard before jumping in with both feet on this lifestyle.
Thanks for your comments, but we definitely disagree. Most of what you mentioned above sounds like programming. You are accepting societies or the governments way of living. We are not promoting being irresponsible, but we are promoting living the life you want and creating it the way you want to make it, NOW! And that doesn’t have to be when you retire. When it could be too late. - Tom
EnjoyTheJourney.Life, stop and think about in a larger context. If everyone did this, who would come out and repair your rv when your broken down in the middle of Wyoming or maybe your doctor is out rv'ing when you need emergency surgery to save your life. We should thank the everyday worker rather then look down and feel sorry for them. I have a small class b campervan and love it but not as much as our paid off house in a nice safe neighborhood. My wife and I enjoy the numerous biking and hiking trails all around us. Yes we love to get out and see this beautiful country but you sometimes don't realize how good you have it until you go some where else. It's all about a balance in life, it's not all just living in your rv or house full time but enjoying both, yes you can have the best of both worlds, they both have their plus's and minus's. Take care.
@@notanomad9320 I agree with you.
grateful1929, thank you, just got back from a North and South Dakota trip in our Roadtrek and loved it but then realized how good we have it at home so we'll continue to keep our house and take shorter trips as we wish. Saw tons of 5th wheels out there. Video gives great recommendations on tires, this is a huge safety along with an investment issue. I check air pressure every morning before heading out. Take care.
@@notanomad9320 Thank you. We have a 1992 Prevost. We got it very cheap. We get to go but we're ready to come home and sit on our porch, go to our church. Meet friends in town. We live in a small southern town. We love our home but we like to go camp too. 😊I like my roots but I like to go camping for a few days. Our bus/coach is nice but it's old but well cared for. It was my former pastors bus. He used it to travel and sing gospel. 😊 You take care also!
What's about spring tyres? Many problems can be reduced if truck is inseparable from the trailer
I’m not familiar with those?
I'v been full timing for 2 years to explore the places I've never been but also with an eye to look for a possible new places towns cities to settle down eventually.
What a great idea to take the opportunity to travel and explore to find your favorite place to settle down! You get to fully experience all the places. Love it! Happy travels!!
Yep....me too
Wow. You are the only other person I have heard other than me to state "savor the anticipation". lol I always run around telling everyone that. Whether it's going to a good lunch, vacation, buying a new guitar, etc. Awesome! I sub'd as your videos are really informative and dig the vibe.
Thanks.
I'm back with another commentary but you are a hundred percent right I have two credit cards and I still have bills to pay and I am about to leave my van and set it up so what I agree with you 100% your videos are so perfect I love it what you say I basically agree on what you say in fact I may pick it back up some of your video videos and make up mind also based on what you say because I love you the things you say I agree with you 100%
Awesome! Thanks again! - Tom
@@eyeswideshut2800 well said my friend I agree with you on that to 110%
You need to come to ky lake
i call BS with the length of your intro!!!!!!!!!!
You towed a 40 footer with a 1/2 truck gas - OMG........ WWYT.......Oh wait you weren't.....
Ha ha Terry! My old truck was a three-quarter ton.-Tom
Sorry, but you are in the minority on the intro. We have a lot of viewers that enjoy the scenery (and ask for more), so we will keep doing our videos that way. Feel free to skip ahead and/or not watch our videos. - Tom
+Marsha Sheets, she didn't like the tight budget we were on. I believe she wanted more of a permanent place to call home, decorate like a home, etc. Probably other things that I can't recall now, thanks for the question! - Tom
@@EnjoyTheJourneyLife - see, I'm one that loves the scenery, so keep doing what you're doing!
Awesome video. and tips. You put in some miles on that hike. Love you guys. Be safe and God Bless.
I want to become a traveling Nurse when I finish school.:-)
How come yall just push vaccines and never nutrition. The who just said foods dont help your body fight for life wtf???
Do it, Amalia! My friend’s gf was a traveling nurse and she liked it. It would help you learn what you like and don’t like in a workplace and possibly what patient population you most enjoy treating (Regular med floor, ICU, ortho rehab etc).
Sue Borkland It’s pretty common in medicine to see providers pushing nutrition. It’s just usually not ONLY nutrition. The body is complex and good treatment or disease prevention plans aren’t made up only one method. Nutrition by itself is only one method.
Sue Borkland You might like a type of medicine called Functional Medicine. It incorporates nutrition much more heavily into disease treatment and prevention.
Thats what Im going to do!!
We are doing it in 5 months. I will retire my wife and I are going to travel. I all ready did a lot of research on rv's a lot to learn but fun. We are looking at a
rockwood 1106s have ya herd any neg or positive's
What u where saying was great, but couldn’t watch the video because camera was moving way to much.
Thanks for the feedback Chad! - Tom
Yes, this is the feedback we are getting the most, that it was well received! Only a few said something negative! Thanks for your comment TWE!!
I just think you should have sat still give the message. Without some sort of video stabilization, the video just looks bouncy to me. But I can’t stand watching any videos like this.
Thanks for the feedback Chad!
Tom you hit the nail on the head. So much info wow. I’m in the process of doing tons of research. I’m not gonna be full timing but I’m planning on doing lots of traveling. Love your channel.
Virginia .. Ugh.. I grew up there. Stay away from there unless you’re just passing through, their taxes, dmv, laws, police and just everything about that state is awful. I moved as soon as I could.
Thanks for your comments. - Tom
EnjoyTheJourney.Life love your guys channel! Love the footage with the deer and the twin babies trailing her 😊
Totally agree about Virginia. I was stationed there in the late 80s with the Navy and hated it. They made me remove the tinting on my truck windows because it was too dark. the truck had the tinting already when i bought it in California. Tried to explain it wasnt my choice to move there and would be leaving in 2-3 years but they wouldn't relent. Also had to stop using my radar detector.
Did everything i could over the next 20 years to not get stationed there again.
Great channel. Keep up the good work.
Thanks so much Cailin and Marcus!
Marcus Edwards ah! They are obsessed w/tinting laws there haha I remember a car I bought there had some strange medical tint on it that the previous owners legally had installed and they told me I had to get it removed and gave me a ticket for it. I didn’t even put it on the car nor did I know there was such a thing as medical tint! Such a mess. Nearly every ticket I got growing up just got thrown out in court. Such a waste of tax payer dollars and resources. Half their police force is just sitting in court everyday to provide testimony for the tons of traffic citations they issue for no reason.
I really like this guy! Thank you sir. Your communication is very uplifting. Thank you for your "Real Life" teaching session. God Bless you
Hey Tom, that was one of the best reviews, I've heard on RV living, really enjoyed it, you surpassed with excellency. Y'all look like you have fun. Congratulations on a good 4year RVing, Remember JESUS LOVES YOU
Thank you Jacob! - Tom
Awesome video! Hubby and I are enjoying attending RV shows, perusing vlogs, researching on what we like/dislike, but as soon as our younger child graduates from high school in 2 years, we'll be renting various class B's for short trips before deciding whether we'll go fulltime. Thank you for great advice!
Nice video but the background music is annoying
Was that the boat blaring "Fishing in the Dark"? Haha! - Tom
Josefina Escribano - what music??? Lol
My dad had a 1982 Honda Gold Wing that he gave to me because it wasn't being used. He bought a new camper he was gonna use to travel the country which he sold this year because it wasn't being used. He's been looking at summer homes for years so he can retire by the lake but never buys anything. He's looking at apartments for retirement for when he "can't take care of the house any more" but the only one he's bought so far was for my brother to live in while studying IT. He's been talking about selling the house for about 15 years now but he never does.
My dad is 71 years old and still works almost every single day as a truck driver. "When I retire" is him in a nutshell.
Well, I'm not making his mistake. As soon as I can I'm going full-time RV living. No more rent, internet subscription, power bill, nothing. No more buying electricity from some company that charges you three times what the electricity actually costs. No more bloated ISP costs and no more paying $350 a month for a one room apartment that's still three times bigger than what I need. No more being reliant upon corporations or landlords except in a very limited and basic capacity.
It's just gonna be me paying for the basic things I need to keep the RV running, to stay alive, and be free.
Man I was getting a work out just watching your video.
Thank you two for your videos.
You are welcome! Thanks RW!!
Been thinking about this for a while. My challenge is I have hobbies that require equipment. This is sometimes a seasonal thing but these things require storage.
Hunting: 4 wheeler, weapons, ammo, the food you acquire needs freezer space, and storage.
Trapping: Traps, tools, equipment to make my own leather and clothing.
Reloading: reloading press, brass, storage of black powder,
Fishing: boat, motor, rods, reals, food storage of fish, etc.
Hiking: Backpacks, and all the gear like stoves etc.
Biking: Bike, tools to fix, etc.
This is just an example of the things I ponder on a regular bases. How can I do both?
Lol, even though my daughter is a vegan, I got to have meat, which is primarily from what I take in the wilderness.
Thanks for taking the time to post your videos. Peace
Thanks for your comments. I would recommend a large toy hauler with an additional trailer for the rest of your stuff. It’s going to be a big rig, but we see them all the time on the road. Keep us up-to-date on your plans. - Tom
I guess you ain't taking your daughter with you then!
Haha!
The best part Tom you've got each other👍👍🍺🍺🇺🇸
Yes! Thank you Jon! - Tom
Some say were crazy but we are both 73 and we are in the process of going full time, Even if we only do it for 3 or 4 years when the time comes to stop we will park it in a full time RV park, then we have no grass to cut, and no bills, ect. We are paying cash for everything so no debt. I;m a retired semi truck driver so we are getting a new 3500 dually and a 36' Cedar Creek 36ck2.
Awesome, congrats! Have fun and see you on the road!
Did you enjoy the trucker life? Did it allow you to make good money? Considering doing team driving with my fiance as a way to pay off debt before joining fulltime RV life.
Sounds like a good plan guys!
Being in debt, if anything, is a reason to go full time, not a reason to not to. Especially for people who have limited wealth anyway - go with a van. Buy a nice one (if not crazy nice) and do a basic conversion and you can live off very small amounts of money while paying down your debt. In fact, it may make sense to add to your debt by buying the RV or van on finance, the total monthly cost may still turn out lower than paying an expensive rent. Of course, these decisions are all individual.
Yes! Great tips Croft! Thank you! - Tom
I think you'd be surprised how many full-time RVers are becoming wealthy as a result of the lifestyle. I spend Way less in an RV than I EVER did in a house!
@@JustPlainCommonSense not me paid$12 K for my property ,got a 31ft fifth wheel parked there . Also have a house I need to rehab sure but Even if I leave things as they are I have a place to stay for less than what one would spend on a new car. I'm grid tied ,have all the services , I'm not out where I need to drive forever to get things got a Walmart less than a mile from the house, this town I could do all my business with a bicycle. I have running water electric sewer trash pick up , I have large things to discard the city just wants a call to know what type of truck to send to get it. My grid tied utilities has yet yet to cost me over $110 a month. My car gas runs about 20 gallons a month if it would ever quit raining I might get to use my mortor cycle as a primary ride. That 250 cc gets 80 mpg I could park my gas guzzler Prius for a few days and spend half as much on fuel.
Great perspectives everyone!
Thought I had suffered some major setbacks in life, only to discover I was just setting myself up for something more. Now my partner and I are full time at 46. Now going on 2 years and no sign of giving up the lifestyle
I’m just waiting for mine to finish HS, he just started middle school. In the meantime.. save, save, save!
Awesome! Sounds like a plan!
Our youngest is a sophomore in HS, I really hope in about 10 years to be doing this happily and in good health with my husband. Life is so unpredictable I pray we get to do this dream one day.
We travel with our school age children. The experiences and education are unparalleled.
Also been to 11 different TV parks, they are different. Some are laid back others totally anal. But besides propane usually 400 a month. A month is a long time somewhere.....unless you find stuff to do.
Most of this country is just boring.
Or $$$$$.
Anywho. Biking canoeing stuff idk....good luck finding a park not off the highway.
1 week is usually 200, so a month is better.
Okay well.
I should do some videos.
We went used and inside was like new. Found problems. But I’m a hell of a handy man. Owner walked me threw all the problems. Great way to buy. Sold off are little one. I should say it was shorter. Same length. Happy Travels
This is why I don't like rich people reporting on this RV thing. Your assuming we all have a multi-stream income?, Are you not aware that allot of us are not internet savvy and Business minded with a degree on accounting? really? Most people resorting to RV retirement are doing it to avoid giving up 60% of their fixed income to a rent bill or mortgage. DEBT can destroy the numbers when pushing the pen with a meager income, Dude, you would not be living the way you are on a 25,000 a year income with a debt bill, come on.
I’m not assuming anything. I am merely pointing out things that I’ve learned. There are thousands of ways to make this lifestyle work. People are doing it at all sorts of educational and income levels.
EnjoyTheJourney.Life
That’s how I have picked it up from your video.....
As you say..smaller vehicle...strip back your outgoings....get work (plenty of non internet work available)
....or if you can afford it,go the whole hog regarding outgoings and vehicle size.
I’m in England....just stumbled upon this video....now subscribed and will binge watch from the beginning.
Good luck
Safe travels.