Cost To Full Time RV Life (6 month budget) How much for RV Lifestyle & RVing
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How much does it cost to RV full-time? The RV lifestyle can be expensive or cheap depending on the RV life choices that you make. The RV Odd Couple shares their 6 month RV Monthly Budget. If you’re wondering how much to Fulltime RV every month, take out your notebook! This video describes every monthly payment incurred while full-time RV living.
The RV Odd Couple reviews their monthly costs to live in an RV. This video details how much to RV from nightly campground fees, mobile internet, mail forwarding, and RV insurance. Because when considering the RV full-time Lifestyle, figuring out the monthly budget is a major struggle.
When we hit the road we had no idea how much it would cost us. Find out how much we spent on everything from campgrounds to tolls on our fifth wheel for 6 months full time RVing
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Love your videos! Makes me realize how fortunate my wife and I really are. We have no outstanding debt and are retired. But yet we still regularly evaluate our budget to see if there are areas to save and cut costs. You are gaining tons of experience and it is refreshing to see your honesty, I believe it will help a lot of folks. Safe travels to you!
Thank you Brady! So nice to hear that you update your budget regularly. We got into this TH-cam to help others by sharing our experience honestly. We didn't realize we would grow so fast simply by sharing our embarrassing mistakes...LOL Thank you
I'm a pre-newbie. I'm still information gathering.
love & really appreciate your videos. I'm so glad you aren't too chirpy. There are some channels where they just try to out-chirp each other & I just can't handle it, no matter how good the info is. Your info is honest & realistic & giving me a sense of whether I can do this or not.
I appreciate you sharing your finances. A lot of people are so private about that kind of stuff, and that makes it very difficult to figure out if full-time RVing is really feasible or not.
Thank you Zac! We promised to tell everything, including things that are sometimes embarrassing
THANK YOU, out of ALL the videos I've been watching, yours is the most honest,real information out there. A person knows when someone is..keeping it real...thanks.
It’s not a cheap venture by any means, and Math always speaks the truth! Thanks for sharing the details. It’s excellent info for anyone looking to make the “jump”!
Just being completely transparent...Thank you👍😀💚
The powers of "ADDITION" never cease to amaze when it comes to rates, fares, tariffs, fees, taxes, plans, costs, etc. etc. Thank you for sharing all the info !!
LOVE YOUR HONESTY!!! Especially in reference to the truck and RV payment . You earned my subscription! Thank you . Keep it up please!!!!
Awesome! Welcome to the RV Odd Squad💚
I cant remember why I watched your first video, but I was HOOKED. I think my time has passed to do what you are doing, I am 74. But my wife is 55. But all my life I loved adventures and I appreciate the time you take to explain these things so people just starting dont have to learn the hard way. I hope you continue to have a wonderful RV life and keep reporting. I am in Cincinnati Ohio. I have traveled all over the world, but never got to take my time and LIVE when I traveled. Its December here. Merry Christmas to you all.
We are grateful to have you along with us John! Happy to hear that you enjoy the channel and our adventures. Stay warm & Merry Christmas
Life is subjective! 🙃 I bet it’s hard to slow down the first six months because of the new found excitement! You are very thorough.... thanks for sharing the helpful numbers!
Very subjective! Thank you Randi💚
Great video! The breakdown is extremely helpful. God willing, when my husband retires in 2 years (I’m already retired), we plan to sell everything & travel until we decide where we want to relocate. We purchased our RV & truck already a few years ago with that purpose in mind & they will be paid off by the time we are ready to go. With what your expenses are, I can see clearly that we will be absolutely fine. It makes me all the more excited about doing this. Thanks!
This makes me so happy to hear this! Yes, if you don't finance the monthly budget is cut in half! Glad this was helpful! :-)
Your numbers are right in line with what I have estimated for my wife and I when we shove off on our own full-time RV adventure November 1, 2019. Thanks for sharing your numbers. I appreciate it and I know others do too.
Cool! Let us know what you find at 6 months in. Thank you Will👍😀
Thanks for sharing. I hope your channel will get more and more people’s attention. These information is real and no one out there like to share. My small trailer was paid off but my suv still have some small payment. I am very grateful to be able take my kids everywhere with our trailer.
I love how open and honest y'all were with this video.me and my family are leaning towards full time rving not so much traveling at first but this really gave some great insight.thanks! New subbie!
Thank you 💚 Welcome to the RV Odd Squad! Looking forward to getting to know you😀
Thanks for the videos and honesty! We just sold our home to RV full time until my husband finishes his military career (grown kids and 28 years of service so far). We are in our second week and the RV site is $1K per month in VA, but we are stuck here due to Corona! Looking forward to getting to our next duty station in Texas where I've seen cheaper sites advertised. Your rates were great!
I'm enjoying your videos. Very informative! It's wonderful getting a different perspective. I'm a full-time nomad with different circumstances than you in that I'm retired and was able to pay cash for my RV, and my tow car, a pickup, was paid for years ago.
Me too CathyAnn. What a great feeling NOT having a big RV pmt!
Great points. This is not a "one size fits all" but just hoping to provide food for thought.
I've been living since September 2014 in my 33' camper and use electric for everything, and have a regular cable modem with 50 mb service. It costs me $240/month. I just bought a newer 5th wheel camper. I have two electric oil-filled radiators and one ceramic heater w/fan. It's cold out in winter but I'm still warm inside when it's -10 degrees out.
Happy to hear that you found a solution 😊
Thank you for your tips. As I said my wife and I have been Rving since around 2000. We have worked in national parks, in retail,in construction, in maintenance, sales , etc. Some jobs were great some the pits , but it gave us a chance to move around and see our great country. Now that we have you tuned in ,our life is more fun. Thank you so much for providing additional information on Rving. We love you guys.
Great points David! Thank you so much! You bring up great points and a great way to help offset the costs of RVing. Appreciate the kind words. We love you too! :-)
nice video, just got a motorhome myself, im glad you said your more into glamping than camping, and your budget reflects that, it all comes down to style of living. im very grateful for your honest summary
Holy smokes, I'm glad my RV is parked! I know you guys are having a great time and enjoying crisscrossing the US and creating memories so it must be worth it.
We are having a great time! Thank you😀👍
What a great video. This is exactly what I’ve been looking for to determine how much time I can spend on the road. Thanks for being so upfront and honest.
Thank you Denny! That's exactly why we made this video. So many people think they can RV for$1000/month. And they can, but it won't be as comfortable as it could! It can get pricey fast!
Your Videos are so so so helpful! I am considering getting a fifth wheel and doing this full time with my wife and 3 kids too! This is really encouraging. I live in So Cal so it is so expensive so this seems like a breeze.
I'm so glad this video was helpful. You are exactly the person we had in ind. We want to share everything that we wish we had known. :-)
With all your help, and the life situation we have right now, we have decided that FT RV'ing is not a good fit for us presently. While it may sound like a bummer, you guys really helped us count the costs and we gained valuable insight that kept us from making a poor choice for our personal situation. That's good news! We'll keep watching to glean more wisdom so that when it makes sense for us, we can be informed and have a great experience!
Thank you so much for this message Mike! This makes us feel as though we really are being of Service to those considering this lifestyle. The last thing we would ever want to do is to influence anyone into a decision that's not right for them or their Family. We are happy that we gave you the information needed to make an informed decision. We also hope that one day you & yours can try this lifestyle and leave the stress behind where it belongs. Thanks again for sharing this💚💚💚👍👍👍😀😀😀
Love what you’re doing. Keep up the good work! Always enjoy your content!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video! :-)
Another all-you-can-eat "RV Odd Couple" buffet!! 🌟 Forewarned is forearmed, I say - and gratitude for your calculations, data and sharing publicly...wowzer, the connectivity charges each month are amazing (and must be so frustrating when you have NONE 😫) Great info, tho! 👍 Changing lanes here, I want to thank you SO much for the shark necklace, it's so light and comfortable to wear/adjust and reminds me of the beloved ocean I love so much. It means even more that John & Sage make these together, filling them with family love and light. Your hand-written card is to be treasured. Safe and wonderous travels! ~💜
Stacey, thank you so much for your lovely comment. Yes, we did one of those "let it all out" kind of budget videos with the exact intention of offering food for thought. We want to dispel the rumors that RVing is a less than $1,000 endeavor. Although it can be, it isn't always so. And that's ok! It's all about being true to oneself! And thank you so much for getting a sharks tooth necklace! We are delighted that you enjoyed it and humbled at your kind words. John enjoys making them and Sage enjoys "helping"! :-) Thank you so much for the well wishes. John & Mercedes 💚💚💚
Love that you guys pull no punches. Your video was very informative and realistic. Good to know your still working which helps with the bills. Thank you for your honesty when it came to the actual costs and also letting people know that every person has different expenses. Keep up the good work John and Mercedes. 😉 Larry
Thank you so much. Appreciate your comment on "pull no punches." We are trying to share all the stuff that we wish we had heard. Thank you so much for your feedback and appreciate the support! :-)
Thank you for the information. I appreciate your honesty.
Your welcome! Thank you Yoly
Love the honest way you project your travels. It’s all about what y’all prefer and how you choose to travel. Everyone’s journey will be different. Looking forward to more adventures.
Right On Gypsy Roads! To each his own...Thank you💚
Nice update. Interested to know how you keep track of all the expenses, especially the small daily, non-routine or non-recurring one-offs. Seems like it would be a lot of tedious organization. Likely worth it for tax deductions though. Very helpful to know what it can cost to live full-time. Love to hear the kiddo in the background keeping it real. Miss you and hope you're being patient with the best coast Thousand Trails -- they are slowly, but surely, working to upgrade and renovate. Try to fit in some campground reviews. Be safe, keep lov'n each other and make friends along the way. Love you all.
Hi Mike! Yes, it's really tedious keeping track of everything. Good think I'm very detail oriented. Great suggestions on the campground reviews! Thank you so much for the kind remarks and support! :-). Love you too!
Guys nothing wrong with what you said. My wife and I will be on the road soon. Maybe we’ll see each other. We’re 2 RVs in and yes we had tons of problems with Camping World. However I stayed away from the warranty! We’ll see you around!
Hopefully we cross paths! Thank you
Good for you guys, and like you said everyone is different. We bought used and payed cash for our truck and rig so it saves us on that interest. Plus we boondock 90% of the time. Thanks for the awesome video guys. Currently in Lassen Volcanic National Park, would love to meet up and do a colaboration if you guys are ever around. 👍⛰
Very subjective! We love meeting the RV Odd Squad as we travel. Thank you
Mountain Top Adventures just subscribed to your channel...glad I found you!! Would love to know your budget. 😊
@@judywilson8909 Hey there, Thank you for the sub. I guess we will have to do a video on that lol
Regarding poor cell service, I use a weBoost as well in my truck, and it works great for a vehicle in motion. When you are stationary, a better option would be directional LTE antennas that you plug directly into your hotspot devices (if they have the ports). I use a Netgear LB1120 LTE modem (works with all US carriers for LTE service, unlocked) for home internet, with an external MIMO antenna that sits on the outside of my house. Much better signal than using a booster, and it uses multiple antennas for better upload/download bandwidth. There are endless options for this type of stuff, from cheap flat panel antennas for $30 to multiple element directional high gain antennas for hundreds of dollars.
Yup! We have most of this...This was the first park in 7 months that nothing worked! Great information!!! Thank you
@@RVOddCouple Happy trails!
Such helpful information. I had always wondered how much it really costs. I'll probably never RV but I love living the life vicariously.
Thank you Frannie💚
Thanks for the video.
My wife and I will retire in 3 years. Working to get debt free by then. We're planning on a $3000 budget a month to fulltime. It is encouraging to see that it can be done for that kind of money.
You are very welcome Peter💚😀👍 You can comfortably RV for $3000 per month. Get rid of as much debt as you can! Thank you
Great cost break down! I just got a Ford Expedition to get a TT so I can take my family out west to see it! so excited
I can't imagine the shots you will get when you travel! Congratulations. Glad this was helpful. :-)
More great information! No one discloses such information. You two are really providing Important info for anyone that is starting out on this adventure. Everyone should determine what their costs will be at least approximately. Regardless of income or assets you can easily get yourself in a financial bind. Thanks for sharing and be safe in your travels.
Thank you Lloyd! Your welcome and safe travels to you😀👍💚
Yes others do.
Spencer Mccart sorry guess I missed them. At any rate it is kind of the odd couple to share from their experience.
Great video guys!. Without the truck/RV financing your totals are not bad at all! Thank you for sharing. I plan on travelling with a small piece of land as a home base. It is important for me to have no debt as I am retiring so my situation is different.Thank you!
Love how much truth you two speak about in your travels.
Thank you David! We hope to educate everyone considering this type of life style.
Thank you both for being so upfront, honest and informative. Keep up the great work!
Thank you Stephen💚
182 nights in RV parks, $2125.02 total. That's $11.68 per night! What RV parks were you staying in?
Thousand Trails
I agree that heating the RV with electric heaters makes since given that you pay for electric at a flat rate at the parks, but please advise people that some RV campers have smaller gauge wiring and using 1500 watt heater can have some overheating risk to RV wiring. I would suggest an upgrade to 12 wire for one circuit for the electric heater or find heaters that use less say 700 watts.
We have received a lot of comments like this. Thank you
wow guys! those are some pretty high costs, but at least you're being open about it and allowing us a peek as to how you're "roughing it" lol... what you're spending in a month would have been my costs in my slide in camper on my pickup for about a year.but then i didn't have a truck payment or camper payment either. that makes a huge difference.
if you can get out there without any debt, your costs will go down insanely fast. the other thing of course is the need for utilities. if you can get by without having to be hooked up for the majority of the time, you'll save an insane amount of dough. luckily the western states have a lot of public land where you can camp out. on federal ground (be it BLM or forest service) you're required to move every 14 days at least 5 nautical miles from the last spot you were in. while there are regular campgrounds on federal land as well, the move rule applies to those as well unless you're working as a campground host for the feds. then you get to stay for the duration of the season but will be required to leave when the campground closes for the winter.
You share a lot of great advice! Yes, financing costs more for certain! And there are so many different ways to RV. You have to find what works best for you and your needs. Thank's for sharing, especially about the BLM land. Great way to save!
Another Great video! I could probably sit and watch your videos all day long but I’ve got to get busy now and do my devotions and get ready to go to my exercise class. But I can see that I’m going to learn a lot even though my situation will be a lot different from yours you are giving me some great info! God bless y’all!
Thank you so much! That is so kind. Hope you had a good class. We're happy to hear you can relate to us & glad our videos are helpful. God bless! :-)
Thank you for the info. Gives me a better picture when I retire in a few years. Blessings.
You are welcome Dana💚 Blessings to you as well
This is the sort of info I've often searched for with few results. Very good info. TNX!
Thank you so much for all your honesty and transperency, John and Mercedes!! It is really helpful to see real life totals, even if it is subjective. And I apologize that even tho you gave the "subjective" disclaimer, people will still complain. Sigh...hugs to your family!!!💗
Thank you Ellie💚 Some people just like to complain...LOL
One of the most informative videos I've seen. Lots of facts and figures for people considering the full-time rv life. Thank you RV Odd Couple.
You are very welcome Thomas! Thank you
Another great video guys. Stay safe and keep smiling 😁
Thank you for your support, feedback and positivity! :-)
In the winter I put my furnace on 69 degrees and I use electric heat to make up for the rest. The furnace takes the moisture out of the air.
We were so silly. We had electric and we used propane to heat the RV. Whoops!
Great video! Thanks for the info. It's good to see you both laughing together.
Wow those internet prices shocked me a bit.. i was thinking MAYBE $200 a month
We have to laugh Johnny 😊. Thank you
Thank you so much we just bought our first camper and the extra things we needed to just tow it was mind blowing . But you gave great info on how we can budget. Happy trails. 🤗
It adds up quickly. We were shocked at how fast it adds up. Glad this was helpful. That's exactly what we were aiming for. :-)
We retired a few years ago and spent a year driving around America.
We drove a car and stayed in hotels. It cost a 25% of what you spent.
Good for your! Thanks for sharing!
Think how much you could save if you walked instead!!
@@saddleclublover4ever LMAO Allison!!!💚😂
Hi Scott, your cross country trip is on my bucket list.
John and Mercedes were on track to spend $40K for their first year on the road( $3300./month) , whereas you did the yearlong cross/country route, utilizing car & hotels for 25% of that, or $ 835.00 per month.... roughly $28. per day.
Is my math correct? Did you live “off grid” for extended periods? I would love to see your itinerary and travel tips... this is the kind of trip many of us would love to take. Thanks!
@@micknavirruc8588 Your math is perfect, mine was a little off. We spent around $2500/ month.
What I can say is to pick a motel chain you like. Use their credit card and collect free nights.
Really great info you two! That was such a complete itemization of fees and costs, I couldn’t have done better myself... and we’ e been RVing for over forty years! It’s amazing how much things add-up, but each individual or family has different requirements or needs when they camp. That can increase or decrease the cost. We just got home last night and I’m so ready to hit the road again. 😢. Have a wonderful adventure and I also hope we meet someday! ❤️
Hi Virginia! Thank you for your feedback! We wanted to offer food for thought. RVing can get expensive fast. I can't imagine how many good stories you have. Hope our paths cross! Thank you! :-)
It's equivalent to owning a home and the expenses associated with it or more. Thanks for the video. Keeping it real as always.
Keeping it real!!! Than you Katherine💚
You might try using your truck WiFi thru Onstar for your internet. It can reach much further to generate a hotspot. You would need to get a data plan. For unlimited data it's $25 per month. If you have AT&T it's $20. Great video!
Thank you! We will check that out😀👍
Foremost insurance costs me 676
A year for my 2018 ACE 27.2. I thought that was high. I also stream with a fire stick and use the HD antenna
Foremost costs me more then that but my RV is a 2002, so ... also my small tv has a cd player in it so, I still watch dvd's.. 😁
Our insurance covers Truck & RV
We have full coverage on out class A motorhome and pay less than $500 per year.
It must be an old one with mediocre insurance
Are you full-time? That is usually higher insurance...
Total up vote. Laying it out like that is really helpful. Folks, watch this video if you are thinking about doing this lifestyle. It doesn't have 'all the answers' but it sure give a reality check on what this kind of life style costs.
Appreciate your feedback. We absolutely don't have all the answers but we wanted to offer food for thought. We want to help dispel the myth that RVing is always cheap. It can get expensive rather quickly. :-)
I'm going to buy an RV soon. I want to live in it full time. Great video 👍
Thank you Stan😀👍
This is all great information. I don't spend nearly as much as y'all do, but I stay in one place longer and I don't travel as much. I almost always stay in a campground for a month and get the monthly rate of about $500 a month. I do eat out more than once a week. As you said, the RV life is very flexible. I use the AT&T unlimited data plan for $22 a month. I also use this to watch TV. That plan is not available now for new subscribers, but AT&T has offered it for new subscribers for brief periods for three different times. Maybe they will offer it again soon.
You're 100% right. The slower you go, the more you save! Funny how the good plans are only available for limited times. :-). Good stuff. Thank you for sharing!
I just wonder how much freedom you have lugging around a large 5th wheel RV? You have to find a campground to park, and daily fees can be hefty. To go anywhere from the campground, you are continually attaching/detaching your vehicle. Sightseeing is limited to day trips from the campground. How many campgrounds have a convenient location? How much sightseeing can you do if you have to home school a kid? It seems like an awkward and less than free way to live.
I plan to do the same using a camper conversion. But it will be just me. I can park the camper van anywhere.
Looks like you have figured out what works best for you! Congratulations😀👍
I pay about the same on my mortgage 2 cars, utility's, internet and food. But you get to travel and see the world so I would say your way is better . Working for yourself is always better than having a soul crushing job. My hats off to you living the dream.
Thank you Kevin! We love our life💚😀👍
"Or powdered donuts." Ha ha!!! I love you two.
These videos are so very interesting! Thanks, again, for being real about *your* life...all your disclaimers were also great. :) Looking forward to the first year video (but no pressure). :D
Thank you so much! You've been encouraging us and supporting us for a while now. Yes, we drown our sorrows away with powdered donuts! lol Yes, I'm hoping the 1 year video is less than the 6 month video. At least on internet. lol
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Conversing with the RV Odd Squad is our favorite part of all of this. LOL...Yes, our internet cost was a big eye opener but we will figure it out and find a good solution that will help others. Thank you as always Jami💚💚💚💚💚💚💚
Greetings from Canada! Thank you for another great video and for your transparency. I know that you’re the Odd Couple but I love catching glimpses of your daughter and knowing that you guys are doing this as a family. Stay safe & all the best to you.
Hi Lisa💚💚💚 Your welcome! We know just how Blessed we are to be living this life. Thank you
I enjoy your Videos . Cost is different depends on your way of life
I have a Class A diesel pusher
525 cummins .
But I do RV parks myself
I like playing golf I look at parks close to golf courses
Thank you so much! We agree. There are certainly ways to do it cheaper- but it can also be more expensive. We like RV Parks because we like having hookups. You know, I didn't realize there were so many nice RV Parks close to so many beautiful golf courses.
What I've found with watching fuel prices is that by breaking the costs into a quarterly system and base it by the seasonal change dates that you can get a better average price in the region you travel through
Interesting idea! Thank you Nathan
RV Odd Couple you are welcome
That is a lot of money you guys are forking out,, I won't be doing alot of that, Just the simple things for now like the internet, phone supplies, National Park passes TT passes etc. those things... Already got RV , starting to gut it out, so I know that's gonna cost $$$$.. But little by little.... But THANK YOU for ALL that info. on everything!!!! LOVES/HUGS!!! GOD BLESS!!! HE SURE BLESSES ME EVERYDAY!!!! By waking me up....
We Love you Regina💚 May God Bless your journey and please keep us up to date as you go...We would love to meet you one day! Hugs & Love back. One more Day!💚
California just upped the fuel taxes on July 1st.
On a second note if you plan on keeping your RV for a while there are some really great Electric heating systems that can be purchased and installed on your RV that allows you to switch between propane and electric heating in the RV. Then you can use your heater every time your in an RV Park. This way your using the parks power and not burning your precious propane. Safe travels...
Unbelievable! They have to pay for all those social programs somehow... What drives me crazy is that those who have less actually pay more in their system? Thank you on the heating ideas
I have been watching a lot of videos trying to learn and decide what RV I want to buy and I love you guys channel thanks for all the info you give out
Thank you Robert! Appreciate the feedback. We're trying to share everything that we wish we had known. Happy to hear these are helpful! :-)
Robert Means After my 26’ Fire, seeing how fast that Jayco burned to the floor, I’m wondering why people don’t just buy an all Metal cargo trailer and build it. That’s my plan going forward! Much, Much Safer!!
Morning Folks, You can have packages delivered directly to a Fed-X, UPS independent store in your location. Each store provides and actual address, not a P.O. Box, that you can ship too as you move around. Also, I have practically all my recurring bills and even truck payment billed directly to my American Express , I even did it with my mortgage when I had one. I pay one bill, on line, and get the points back which directly transfer to Amazon credit. Have a wonderful day. JJK
If you have a handicap, you can get a federal card and all federal parks are half price, same goes for California.
This is true😀
I don't have an RV but I enjoy the information I knew zero about. Thanks for sharing and you're fun to hang out with. I am curious about how you make your living. God bless and keep you!
Re; RV Fire
This was a 26’ Pull behind, 2017 Jayco.
Purchased from Camper city in Warner Robins Georgia. Not recommending them. Buyer Beware. Wood and glue are both fire hazards.
God Bless you Folks, be safe and happy trails. 🌹❤️
God Bless you as well Robert💚
This was great info guys and should be very helpful to others wanting to live this lifestyle! Great work putting this together! You two are awesome! 😊🤓
Hey Guys! It was great getting to meet you two last night💚 See you at lunch👍😀💚
RV Odd Couple, likewise! You two are so easy to talk to and very genuine. Looking forward to more conversations in the future! 🧡
Thank you for the transparency. Very helpful!
Thank you Todd💚
@Jesus Is SATAN I feel sorry for you.
Check out WiFi calling on your Phones. If you turn this option on and when you go to a place that doesn't have cell service and you connect your phone to a WiFi at the camp grounds. You can use your phones as if you had cell service "Calls,Text and Internet services".
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When you move into the northern states on your adventures, we are in the Black Hills of South Dakota and would love to take you guys to dinner if you make it up this way... Come see Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse Monument, and the beautiful Black Hills!!
I've always wanted to see Iron Horse and Rushmore! Hopefully next year! Love to have dinner
Thank you both for the honesty and super helpful information about the RV lifestyle! Keep up the great work! I'm retiring in June and considering part-time solo RVing (my wife does not retire for another 6 years). I'm looking a teardrop camper capable of boondocking.
You are very welcome Sherri! We love it when people have a good plan. Take your time and look at everything😀 Thank you
Thx to both of you! I would love to hear you all break down medical if you all decide to do one, one day. Thx, stay safe and RV on✌
Good idea! Thank you CJ
Thank you for all the details. It has been a dream of mine to rv at some point in my life. This started as a child
with my Christmas gift of a Barbie camper, lol. My husband and I love being outside. I especially love the tip about Walmart for prescriptions.
You are very welcome! Happy to help...Thank you💚
Thank for sharing your experience. For the health insurance- there are group options you can look at. Look up the new "Road Life Project" membership. Also Christian Healthcare Ministries.
Your welcome👍 Thank you😀
Thank you for your channel and honesty. I am getting ready to RV full time and you have really helped me to make some educated decisions. Look for me on the road soon, also from FLA.
Thank you so much! We love hearing that our videos are helpful. You have no idea how much that is fuel for us.
Great video guys!!! I always look forward to the info you impart. Keep em coming!
Thank you💚
Starlink brah. $500. to buy the dish, $100. a month after for connection. Speeds are 100+Mbps downstream/upstream, 26ms-50ms ping Jitter is 13ms to 26ms, ANYWHERE IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE.
Cool!!! We’ll take a look! Thank you
Glamping baby! It's the only way to go😆! Thx again for your time and sharing. Love how honest and upfront you two are... blessing to your family 🙏.
Thank you so much Nancy! Appreciate your support and kind words. God bless you and yours!
Good breakdown! We live in BC Canada, travelled 33states, 13,000miles, 5 months and spent $20,000. It was EPIC, and we have no problem with the cost. We saw soooo much, all the big stuff, but did stay away from big cities except Washington DC. Everything is so cheap(food,gas), when we left home, gas was $5/gal, milk is $5/gal, and eggs are $5/doz...ya'll dont know how good you have it down there!!! Saying that price again: $20,000 canadian.👍15k us.
You Guys are such a wonderful public service, I just Love how much you are trying to help us , I wouldn’t have thought how different health insurance would vary if I were on the road . Thanks so much ❤️🙏
Thank you Michael💚 These type of messages keep us going on the tough days. God Bless you
Great video its nice to see such an honest presentation about how you travel and the comforts you want. I see to many garbage videos from the usual TH-cam RV lifestyle experts who need next months income. Hope your still having a great time RVing look forward to viewing more of your content.
Thank you Ken. You know, one of the biggest reasons we did this was to dispel the myth that RVing is automatically $1000/month. It can be, but you're going to be making some sacrifices. We're still having fun, but we're learning how we like to travel and learning what works best for us. :-)
WoW!! Great video. Really appreciate & like the way you did it. I have had my rv since May & have not got to go camping once in this time span. Neighbors laugh @ me because I am always sitting in it, but it hardly ever moves. LOL!!! I am going to work 1 more yr & then it's on!!! ........Peace & love........:]
Thank you Steve💚 Nothing wrong with taking plenty of time to get ready! Peace & Love back
Thank you for honesty.
These numbers are true to budget.
I know as a WW that hubby and I save for 6 months in the winter, just so we can a great time camping.
Till next time.
You're Welcome Du-Anne💚 Thank you😀
I live in a rural area and there is no cable TV service. So for a couple years I had Satellite internet service. It cost around $80 a month for 24 GB's. This was sufficient for my needs. I watch numerous fulltimers Vlogs on TH-cam. NO ONE has ever mentioned satellite internet? Is it not available for mobile or RV use??? Thanks for another very informative video. Someday I hope to be full time!!!
Thank you Joseph! We are looking into how this works/costs right now. We will let everyone know when we figure it out.
Compare to those numbers to living in a home. Most people pay a minimum for $500 per month for their site but those who don't live on a budget pay thousands at KOA or other places. Some locations charge a monthly rate PLUS electricity and other service fees ($2,500+ per month is common). Use the Lasko oscillating electric ceramic space heater, designer series 6405 for about $45 can heat you out of a 30' single wide. Adding slide and you will almost need one ceramic heater per room. Using a metal sided RV will last you a LOT longer than a laminated side that is already starting to fail by the time it leaves the lot. True, finding a gorgeous location and WiFi is an oxymoron. I can recommend McAuthur-Burney Falls State Park in California and Rock Island State Park in Tennessee. For Veterans who qualify California has the BEST park pass for disabled Veterans called the Distinguished Veterans Pass (I've got mine). It permits me to stay FREE for life in the state parks (but not more than 14 days each year in a single park AND where space is available).
Really great points here! Thank you👍😀💚
Great video I always like seeing the numbers of what it costs. Now I would like to see that video on healthcare cost that would be very interesting. Like you said the healthcare system is so screwed up.
Yes, we want to do that video right but it's one on our list for sure! Thank you for the feedback. :-)
Thanks for all the info. I love the fact you were upfront on financing the trailer and truck. That has been our hold back bc everyone says you should be debt free but I think financing is okay to just get started.
Happy to help. These are the only things we financed. Thank you Jeanna
Very very informative video! This is the first time I've seen pure genuine honesty from full time RV'ers. No pomp and pageantry. Keep up the great videos! Thanks for sharing! Best Wishes! Tweet Tweet, Chirp Chirp!
Thank you as always PJ💚💚💚 Birdies have all flown off...Working on a final video😀
Hi guys! This was a very helpful video! Thanks for sharing such personal information. It's super appreciated!!!
I'm kinda thinking satellite internet service might be much cheaper and you would get reception just about anywhere. Add a receiver on the roof? It's worth checking into. God Bless.
We're considering looking into that for that reason exactly!. Great idea. Thank you and God bless you and yours!
That was a perfect presentation on your RV expenses - with a thoughtful preemptive introduction.
Very true Thomas there’s no perfect amount of money to RV. RVing the way you want to will cost what it cost
If I'm able to get my RV before I die, I'm not going to finance anything, those numbers scared me...lol
To each his/her own Connie! Remember this is our biz now so we can write most of this off. If we were retired, we would not have financed anything. We have insurance that will pay off all debt if something happens to me. Love you Connie💚💚💚
@@RVOddCouple I'm happy you guys are able to live that nicely, I wish you much more, I love you guys too!!!!?
@@RVOddCouple you know I wasn't being ugly right?
I was just staggered by the numbers.
@@RVOddCouple can you do a video about how you do tax write-offs? I'm going to talk to a CPA, but I'm confused about how you can write it off if you're using it for personal use as well. Thanks!
@@conniewatt2142 Of course not😀 We just share them exactly how they are. There are a lot of people selling everything and jumping into this lifestyle thinking it's cheaper...The numbers are a lot more than most think. We love you Connie💚💚💚
WOW YOU TWO ARE SPECIAL!!!!
I live 75 miles east of Yosemite in Nevada. $3.70 a gallon. Free camping at Walker Lake.. hint hint.
LOL... We are heading North Mike! Hopefully we meet at another time 😀👍💚
@@RVOddCouple but I roasted a turkey, I even spruced up the guest room! lol have fun.