How Living Fulltime in an RV Changed Us (for the good and bad!)

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  • @suziebrown7568
    @suziebrown7568 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thank you for showing the reality of RV life. There are other channels that gloss over what the challenges can be when living full time on the road. You are helping other people considering full time RV life make an informed choice.

    • @liketheresnotomorrow
      @liketheresnotomorrow  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That is our goal! It’s a crazy life! We hope we are helping people

  • @AllisonCasey
    @AllisonCasey หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    100% agree with you on how full time RVing gets you out of the “living slump.” Knowing you get to experience a new place as often as you want is exhilarating!

  • @onboardsvtsunami7662
    @onboardsvtsunami7662 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    We are a fulltime sailing family of 5 on a 38 ft boat. lol yes tiny home living. We sailed thousands of miles, visited multiple countries and find ourselves in disbelief at what we accomplished. Our nomadic lifestyle is a bit unconventional but it truly is amazing.

    • @liketheresnotomorrow
      @liketheresnotomorrow  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Man, we’d luv to hear your stories someday. Fascinating.

    • @ranchgal3006
      @ranchgal3006 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Granny is soo proud of you! What wonderful parents! ❤❤

  • @travelingwithtroyandrhoda
    @travelingwithtroyandrhoda หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I’ve been calling that slump “monotony”. Even if life is great, the routine in a house, no matter how busy or fun or diverse, is sooooo monotonous! We stay a month minimum. Cuts all costs. Gives us time to see an area at a nice pace while both working full time. Great to see you sharing the good and the bad.

    • @liketheresnotomorrow
      @liketheresnotomorrow  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Monotony is a killer! lol I think our sweet spot is 2 weeks but when e really an som time in an area (and to save $) a month is great. You are totally right.

  • @gloriatreis2204
    @gloriatreis2204 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thank you for such an honest video. When I retired, I sold everything and now travel full time in my RV. I boondock/dry camp 95 percent of the time. I truly don't miss all the stuff I gave away (well, I do miss my dishwasher...) I love to hike so now I have new hikes every week. I also enjoy museums, historic sites, theme parks, the theater, etc , which I incorporate into my travels. To keep my mind active, I also trade stocks. I have been able to spend more time with family and have visited relatives and friends that I haven't seen in years and sometimes decades. I travel at a slow pace and usually stay 2 weeks in an area, because I am not on a vacation. I still have to go to the laundry mat, get propane, dump tanks, go grocery shopping, and maintain my RV. And there is also the constant research and planning needed for your travel and stay at your next destination. I truly enjoy this lifestyle and hope to do it for many years. Boondocking has also made life affordable on a small retirement income. Now, I have good weather and sunshine the majority of the time and no more cold winters. This lifestyle is not for everyone, but it's perfect for me.

    • @liketheresnotomorrow
      @liketheresnotomorrow  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wow, thank you for sharing your story! It's inspiring to see someone taking full advantage of the freedom RVing offers. We iove boondocking too

  • @ronbennett6083
    @ronbennett6083 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    We appreciate the honesty and the realities of full timing in a RV. My wife and are looking to go full time in 2025. We have been RVing for a long time and have done 1 month trips. Its been a blast. We look forward to expanding the adventure. You guys are nailing it with pros and cons with the style of the content your putting out there, Thanks. We are from north of the border and are looking forward to staying warm during winter months. We are spending the winter purging and putting the house for sale in the spring. Your content is kind of walking us through the process. Big Thanks.

    • @liketheresnotomorrow
      @liketheresnotomorrow  หลายเดือนก่อน

      We're so glad it's helpful! Best of luck with your move!

  • @o2explorer290
    @o2explorer290 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Well done guys......!

  • @pgwarth
    @pgwarth หลายเดือนก่อน

    Another really nice video. Good luck in growing the channel. I like that Barry is growing his goatee back and Darlene is doing so much better. And great subject material - you're right, many RVing YT videos only paint one side of the story. I'm still looking at 2 years to full-time retirement but your videos continue to inspire me to make the step into full time RV life.

    • @liketheresnotomorrow
      @liketheresnotomorrow  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching, we really appreciate your support!

  • @openskies4245
    @openskies4245 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I like your ribboned doors - nice holiday decor that doesn't cost much or take up room...

    • @liketheresnotomorrow
      @liketheresnotomorrow  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Exactly. It’s amazing how much Christmas stuff I had in my house. We now have one bin for Xmas, thanksgiving and Halloween! lol simple is better.

  • @COMtnPilot
    @COMtnPilot หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great vid you guys! And how true! I’ve been solo for the past two years in my Class A, and will say that the most difficult thing for me was to downsize! It is soooo difficult to let go of some stuff, but I just did what I had to do. And you are correct, once the possessions are gone you really don’t miss them. As for being able to work on your rig, I’m pretty fortunate that I can do all that stuff. Keep up the great work and vids. God Bless and be safe! 😎

    • @liketheresnotomorrow
      @liketheresnotomorrow  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It’s funny how you get used to living with less and less! Thanks for watching.

  • @jamesdesanto7942
    @jamesdesanto7942 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That was a good video. I thought I'd watch it to see what you had to say. We've been on the road 5 years. We're retired and that really pretty much is reality. That's the way it is

    • @liketheresnotomorrow
      @liketheresnotomorrow  หลายเดือนก่อน

      We are still learning and adjusting! It’s so worth it.

  • @cathystratton2688
    @cathystratton2688 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I appreciate your videos. You give more insight and information that I haven’t heard on the other 200 RV videos I watch! Plan on full timing in 2026.

    • @liketheresnotomorrow
      @liketheresnotomorrow  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh Cathy. Thank you so much for these encouraging words. We are trying to do our own thing in this niche. Glad to hear it’s resonating (at least with some) 😜❤️

  • @mazie65
    @mazie65 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

  • @zambootookabooky3725
    @zambootookabooky3725 หลายเดือนก่อน

    One of the best mods we made to our setup was adding a 50 gallon fuel tank to the back of the truck. It looks like a regular tool box but the bottom section holds diesel and has a couple of trays on top for some tools. It auto feeds the regular truck tank as it is being used so we have about a 300 mile buffer if we see that tank starting to drop. We can make most travel days without having to stop. It has taken a big worry off of hubby's shoulder and makes for a much better travel day. Highly recommend. PS, noticed you didn't have a Virginia sticker. If you plan a trip out this way, let us know and we can help out.

    • @liketheresnotomorrow
      @liketheresnotomorrow  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nice upgrade! If we get toward Va we’ll let ya know!

  • @BradDavis-gw7do
    @BradDavis-gw7do หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good video. Thanks for doing what you do.

  • @TerryManitoba
    @TerryManitoba หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Somewhere you mentioned
    1- expensive cost to hire a guy
    2- falling off a roof
    3- that you are making some sort of How-To RV series
    Might I suggest that when it comes time to having to climb up on the roof - That You Don't climb up on the roof & you hire someone to do that particular job. Especially if the climber is north of a certain age!!!
    I am about your age and years ago I wanted to buy a ladder to get up on my house roof. I talked to a friend who uses ladders for work all the time. He steered me towards buying a heavy Industrial ladder. Compared to a cheap Home Depot ladder it is way more confidence inspiring. Obviously you are NOT going to carry a heavy AF ladder with you RV - SO Don't climb up on your roof. It is simply NOT worth the couple hundred bucks you save.
    So in your HOW - To thingy - I strongly suggest to your readers to not climb on cheap ladders & don't break any bones or worst...

    • @liketheresnotomorrow
      @liketheresnotomorrow  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I agree somewhat. I didn’t fall off a roof. I fell over the railing of a patio that gave when I tripped. Kinda that stupid thing that can happen… tripping and falling. lol you speak the truth though, I do not get on the roof. My history should not repeat. 😜

    • @TerryManitoba
      @TerryManitoba หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@liketheresnotomorrow Well ya better Include not walking on an uneven surfaces to mitigate trips & not climbing on rufs to avoid falls in your how-to - lol

    • @healthydarlene
      @healthydarlene หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@TerryManitobayou got that right

    • @TerryManitoba
      @TerryManitoba หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@healthydarlene damn straight Girl🪜🪜

  • @ourvoyagewithms
    @ourvoyagewithms หลายเดือนก่อน

    Neighbors from North Port here. We sold everything in April 2022, and I retired from the Sarasota Sheriff's Office in October 2022. In our case, it was my wife's Multiple Sclerosis that brought us on the road. Life is too short to be wasted on a couch, watching the world from a TV. I want to say that if she didn't have MS, we both still would be stuck in the grind. Every choice you make comes with ups and downs. It's what you make out of it. We made many friends on the road and are working on sharing our story too. I am glad to see more channels here telling the true story. I think this approach will in some way make more people make changes to their lifestyle while avoiding falling for the wrong impression. They will be better prepared. You don't have to make a drastic change like we did. You can be a weekend warrior. We did that from 2018 to 2022. It brought the quality of life back into our lives that was missing prior. Keep up inspiring people. Thank You for what you are doing!

    • @liketheresnotomorrow
      @liketheresnotomorrow  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Amazing story. Thanks for sharing. We are jaded back to visit after the Tampa RV show. I miss friends and family but don’t miss living there. lol

    • @ourvoyagewithms
      @ourvoyagewithms หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@liketheresnotomorrow We are staying in the area over the holidays. Park hopping Thousand Trails and Encore. We have family here. Maybe we will see you at the show. At the end of February, we are heading west.

    • @liketheresnotomorrow
      @liketheresnotomorrow  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hope so. Hoping to get our meetup schedule soon.

  • @Ex.Nihilo
    @Ex.Nihilo หลายเดือนก่อน

    NRTVA Training is great! Just having the access after taking the course is amazing. I did the online but would love to do it in person. BBB is doing my solar install in January! Can’t wait! I miss my solar with the new rig but it’s coming t-5 months and counting to the escape!

    • @healthydarlene
      @healthydarlene หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Maybe we can do a special in person training at the NRvTA with our community! That would be fun.

    • @Ex.Nihilo
      @Ex.Nihilo หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@healthydarlene Man that would be awesome. I am in

    • @liketheresnotomorrow
      @liketheresnotomorrow  หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's awesome to hear!

  • @k-mparker
    @k-mparker หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video guys!!! A very similar situation was to my wife and I. Empty nesters, in a slump, love to travel, hike and bike, etc. Also, have a 48ft toyhauler and been RVing for almost 2.5 years.
    👍😃🍻

  • @warrenlancaster5780
    @warrenlancaster5780 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow, Nice trip we did that exact trip last year January. Yuma AZ to Cristal Springs FL. Praying that you have a safe and wonderful trip. USC Maxine

  • @GlenSitz
    @GlenSitz หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is experience speaking: If you have a gasstop in your propane system, take it out and your furnace will probably work again. This problem gets worse as it gets colder.
    Thanks for another great post.

  • @ChasingOurSunshine
    @ChasingOurSunshine หลายเดือนก่อน

    RV Life is amazing, however it is still living and not 100% vacation! We like to stay two weeks to a month in an area and don't like to travels fast. Way to to truthful and honest and share your experience on this and hope it helps someone else looking into Full-time RV Living!!

    • @liketheresnotomorrow
      @liketheresnotomorrow  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Vacation is what everyone thinks it’s like… nope. Regular Life with moments of vacation highs is more like it. Moments. lol

  • @brianroberts52
    @brianroberts52 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You mentioned your inverter is getting hot. Make sure to vacuum it out, or if you have compressed air, blow it out. I will open up mine to really clean it regularly. You have a pet, so pet hair can also block air flow and impede the cooling properties.

    • @liketheresnotomorrow
      @liketheresnotomorrow  หลายเดือนก่อน

      W’ell check that. Thanks for the suggestion. They think it’s a broken fan.

  • @adriannurse1502
    @adriannurse1502 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video guys. My wife and I are from Virginia, but we retired to Sarasota. We have lived here for 9 years now. My favorite restaurant there is the Wicked Cantina. Of course you can't go to Sarasota and not try Der Dutchman. 😋 We have a Class A diesel pusher. Full timing is not for us, but we do enjoy traveling. So far the longest we have been out for is seven weeks. While we enjoy traveling we definitely enjoy coming home too.

    • @liketheresnotomorrow
      @liketheresnotomorrow  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Awesome! Drunken Poet downtown and Irma’s tacos Venice. We will be back in January. Maybe we should do a sarasota meetup. lol

    • @adriannurse1502
      @adriannurse1502 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @liketheresnotomorrow I've tried Irma's Taco's a few times. I have never heard of the Drunken Poet before. I'll have to check them out. A meet up would be neat. 🙂

    • @adriannurse1502
      @adriannurse1502 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @liketheresnotomorrow Have you tried the Thai Bistro in Venice? They are pretty good if you like Thai. Do you have a favorite breakfast place! We are torn between The Original Word of Mouth and Kiki's.

  • @maxhicksarmor21
    @maxhicksarmor21 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I absolutely unequivocally totally agree! That’s one of the biggest reasons that I became a travel, nurse, because I got tired of working my butt off at the hospitals where those 8 to 16 hour shifts and hospital walls started to close in. Not to mention if you really wanted a good paying job, you had to go all the way into a big city and work for the big hospitals. So The reality is that you could tack on another hour and a half drive in and an hour and a half drive out. So travel nursing gives me the opportunity to go different places for 13 to 26 weeks and explore new adventures and new places. And now that my kids are grown and gone, it’s a lot easier. Plus my wife gets to come up and see me every two weeks so we can adventure together. As for the NRVTA I’m going to be going down there once I get back from Colorado and doing the inspectors Course. And probably once we get an RV I’ll go back to do the maintenance side of the course. I think you’re right you definitely need the knowledge to fix your own RV. And of course, I think what your entire video basically is about is that life happens! But life doesn’t stop, so the way you work together will determine the good times or the bad times. But the truth of the matter is if this is something you wanna do plan for sure, but I would say jump in with both feet. Because the adventure is definitely there and waiting.😊

    • @liketheresnotomorrow
      @liketheresnotomorrow  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Beautifully said 👍

    • @turnbullstravels735
      @turnbullstravels735 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I always wished there was a “travel EMT” infrastructure similar to nursing!

    • @maxhicksarmor21
      @maxhicksarmor21 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@turnbullstravels735 if I’m not mistaken, I believe there is. I will check with my Recruter .

  • @saraloggins8365
    @saraloggins8365 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do you have a semitruck gps with a rig that big? They show gas stops, etc that are semi friendly which would also be big rig friendly.

    • @liketheresnotomorrow
      @liketheresnotomorrow  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, our Garmin allows us to put all our info (height, length, weight etc) in and only allows us on safe routes. I don’t know how anyone with a fifth wheel can travel without one. I’d be a nervous wreck

  • @TDub_ADV
    @TDub_ADV หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have to plan fuel stops out. Our GMC only has a 36gal tank and our rig is heavy at 24k so just about every travel day i need to plan a fuel stop since our range is not great. Loves is our go to as well.

    • @liketheresnotomorrow
      @liketheresnotomorrow  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I hear ya. I need to get back to planning better😜

  • @Toddstjohn
    @Toddstjohn หลายเดือนก่อน

    You might look into getting an auxiliary fuel tank installed in the bed of your truck. I am an RV transporter and they are very advantageous

    • @liketheresnotomorrow
      @liketheresnotomorrow  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I think if we see hat happening more we might, although we have no room due t Barry’s boat. It’s funny, this as he first time in two and a half years fulltime that we had this happen.

  • @Spenttheirinheritance
    @Spenttheirinheritance หลายเดือนก่อน

    The NRVTA school is amazing, I highly recommend it.

  • @53goforit
    @53goforit หลายเดือนก่อน

    Darlene its is good to see you doing better, its funny tho you sometimes seem to think you have your neck brace on hahahaha

    • @liketheresnotomorrow
      @liketheresnotomorrow  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I still have limited mobility in my neck so it’s still like I’m till wearing it sometimes. lol sad but true.

  • @davesnothere3495
    @davesnothere3495 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    boat? BOAT?? oh do tell! I've got a 2 hp johnson and need something that will fit into my new Z3100. was thinking kayak, but what do you have?? 🤩

    • @liketheresnotomorrow
      @liketheresnotomorrow  29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Fishskiff 16 by Sea Eagle. It’s pretty cool but sort of a pain to inflate and take down and store. I put the motor in the garage on trace days and the deflated not in the truck bed I also have a trolling motor. I don’t use it as much as I’d like (not always near water and fishing licenses get expensive) but it’s pretty cool

  • @kevinboyd8384
    @kevinboyd8384 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks again for the awesome video. If you have already registered for your email, are you automatically registered for the Haloview?

    • @liketheresnotomorrow
      @liketheresnotomorrow  หลายเดือนก่อน

      No, you have to register for each drawing individually.

  • @NatKekuna2012
    @NatKekuna2012 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It’s like owning a Harley😅 luckily my husband is an RV Service Mgr. He won’t have an RV but we do have a camp trailer.

  • @bobabooie6389
    @bobabooie6389 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm helping your TH-cam channel. I just subscribed LOL😀 I just bought two 230 amp hour batteries a lithium charger and a victron smart shunt. I'm just starting out with my solar setup one piece at a time👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

    • @liketheresnotomorrow
      @liketheresnotomorrow  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That is so awesome! Welcome to our community. Glad to have you join us.

    • @bobabooie6389
      @bobabooie6389 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @liketheresnotomorrow you're welcome, thanks

  • @lisazimmerman4140
    @lisazimmerman4140 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video. Such good info for us that are planning retirement rving in 2025. Thanks!❤

  • @ST-hs7vz
    @ST-hs7vz หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    R y’all gonna b staying around Lafayette when y’all come thru Louisiana??

    • @liketheresnotomorrow
      @liketheresnotomorrow  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nope. Not this time. Just going straight to Nola. Kids are flying in and doing a Cajun Christmas with the family.

    • @ST-hs7vz
      @ST-hs7vz หลายเดือนก่อน

      Enjoy y’all’s Christmas there. Not too many Cajuns there though
      Next time y’all stop in Lafayette to experience the real Cajun Country.
      Enjoy what y’all do

    • @liketheresnotomorrow
      @liketheresnotomorrow  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​​⁠deal! We’d love the local experience I’m sure you could guide us on. I’m making note!❤

    • @ST-hs7vz
      @ST-hs7vz หลายเดือนก่อน

      We’d love to. Hit us up. I’ll take Barry out to catch some speckled trout too

    • @ST-hs7vz
      @ST-hs7vz หลายเดือนก่อน

      I know Barry wud enjoy the music here too

  • @warrenlancaster5780
    @warrenlancaster5780 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Question, I also am fisherman that loves fishing and I carry my gear and boat with me everywhere I go. How do you fish in every state without paying the high fees of a out of state fishing license. Most states a three day fishing license cost hundreds of dollars.

    • @liketheresnotomorrow
      @liketheresnotomorrow  หลายเดือนก่อน

      He really only fishes when license any too much. You do have to purchase each time. Whe we are w in a state for a long while he’ll get the annual, but usually it’s just a day pass. He doesn’t fish as much as he’d like due to the cost,

  • @Theo8863
    @Theo8863 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just last year put 11,000 in my tow vehicle to make it reliable. Belts, tires, brakes, turbo, starter, front end steering, trans flush, U-Joints, and all oils. Next will be glow plugs and injectors.

    • @liketheresnotomorrow
      @liketheresnotomorrow  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Excellent. We need to follow your lead. lol 👍

  • @turnbullstravels735
    @turnbullstravels735 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The stress of a bad travel day, and being short with your partner, is so real. Sometimes I am amazed we are still married after 5 years of ft! 😂

  • @nicolenatvig8140
    @nicolenatvig8140 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What kind of inflatable boat do you have? I'd love to get my husband one.

  • @garystinson6091
    @garystinson6091 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    How much is your course

    • @liketheresnotomorrow
      @liketheresnotomorrow  27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It’s discounted $88 with two free months in the private group. $179 total currently. We are just getting our initial group going right now. Detail here liketheresnotomorrow.net/full-time-rv-living-course/

  • @brendaloyd5581
    @brendaloyd5581 หลายเดือนก่อน

    lol I’m sure that’s comin. 😂

  • @TraconWizard
    @TraconWizard หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've watched Todd H. of NRTVA, and I find him so difficult to follow. Hopefully, off camera he's different. I'd be more inclined to do the at home course.

    • @liketheresnotomorrow
      @liketheresnotomorrow  หลายเดือนก่อน

      lol the online course is very much a teaching setting. A class. Not for entertainment 😜

    • @mazie65
      @mazie65 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's crazy how we have all that stuff and don't really need most if it. Yes always mire.