Purging for Full Time Rvers - 15 of the Best Tips - Full Time RV Living
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- Purging for Full Time Rvers - 15 of the Best Tips - Full Time RV Living: Purging for RV life is hard. This video will walk you through this difficult task. These steps helped me downsize to an RV from a 3000 sf house without an ounce regret. Even if you are not planning to move into an RV full time these steps can help you clear out the clutter and minimize to stress in your weekly routine.
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It is a nurse thing with the pens. And as a nurse, I have my favorites!
Thx, currently purging and repurging...got to tips to purge again...
My Wife, the hoarder, ran out of the room yelling noooooooo!!!
LOL
Great ideas:)) Thx!
Thanks for the tips. We are now in the process and it is much harder than it looks. Love your videos, 21 years USAF, 20 years L.E. Can’t wait to get on the road.
Congrats and thank you for your service.
Gifts once given - yours to do with what you wish. Or so it goes, in my mind😬😬except for the amazing scarf I bought for my Mother Inlaw (ex). The scarf that was gifted back to me, by her daughter, for a birthday. 😂 I will never get rid of the traveling scarf. 😂😂😂
This is one of the best--clear and concise--presentations I've seen/read/heard on purging. Thanks.
Thank you so much! I am so glad it was helpful. Happy purging.
Even though I have lived simply and small (and now tiny) for some time now = I always enjoy hearing others tips!
When I downsized my old yearbooks - I ripped out the pages I was on, and then scanned those with my photos/negatives.
One tip that may help with your pen obsession is to practice the first R in the low (or zero) waste lifestyle of REFUSE. (Which is still hard for me when it’s free!!!) Then it’s reduce, reuse, recycle, and rot.
Hope to meet you on the road someday,
Kari
Now that I am not working my pen addiction has been cured! Whoop Whoop
We're getting ready to commit to RV living upon retirements and are looking for our best options. We're still in the planning phase and still have to work through the logistics. Still looking for the best RV and truck for our needs. The budget is worked and we're 95% in. Much weighs on if we look at a 2yr living or life.
I enjoyed 80% of this video. Having moved more than 12 times in the last 24 years, purging has become a staple. Clothing and books/files are a huge part of the purge. Organizing and advertising a Garage sales are imperative for sure! I loved the idea of the drawers in the kitchen since that seems to be my weakest place to purge.......and the closet. But I'm trying.
I noticed you didn't talk about whether or not you have a storage unit? I don't know how long you where in the military but there have been years of things given. You didn't address what you did with those things. Did you give away/throw away the awards/plaques/gifts/shadow boxes? If not where did you put them and prioritize the keepers?
I have MAJOR reservations when it comes to getting rid of memories. Most often those memories are not intended for you in the end......if you get what I mean. I'm so grateful that my mother still had a trunk of memories, from pictures, letters, year books, military and law enforcement memories, along with our past family line. We also have our own trunk that has the same setup for our son. We have reorganized it multiple times and upgraded the technology of stored digital material (with a backup). Scanning pictures and strategically placing treasured photos in practical albums and digital frames. I am no hoarder, in case you're wondering! I just want to ensure I provide a wonderful treasure box of family history for those to come. We've has this going for 100's of years and pictures and items move to family members over time that bring them joy. That's the awesomeness about it. Yes, many items are placed in a chest and stay there for months on end....that's ok. The best part comes out at family gatherings when we sift through memories and exchange those memories, making a rule that they must fit within a chest. So it's manageable.
This is just my take on it and memories are different for different people. I lost my mother suddenly and only have my father and my grandma. Preserving the family journey is important to us and so that's my take on it.
By no means am I trying to be critical. I'm actually enjoying your videos thus far, which were recommended but the CHANGING LANES TH-cam Channel. I just wanted to give a different perspective on who may value those memories more and options on keeping them. No right or wrong answer....just opinions. You guys are the most relatable by far do I look forward to going through and watching more of your videos. Thank you for assisting us in this scary new place and as we try to navigate it all. There's nothing quite like retiring during a pandemic! Cheers!
I just had my first garage sale and feeling sad. This is hard!!
It is hard but dont get discouraged. I promise it will get easier. Also remember its stuff. You can always buy more stuff!
Great information! We have a 3000 sq ft house and I have been purging for the last couple months. I really want to go full time rving
It took me a while but I just broke it down into small jobs. Hopefully you can join us on the road. We are LOVING it!! Can't imagine doing anything else!
This video is so helpful and true. I started purging 2 months ago as we are about to put our home on the market. It is so freeing. My kitchen counters have less stuff on them & easier to wipe down now.
That was a great video. Thank you for making it!
Catching up on some of your earlier videos. Couldn't agree more about your tips! We've been downsizing over the past 11 years with 3 more to go! Our motto for now is we only buy things that we eat, drink or get tickets for! We love the "hanger trick!" Thank you. Safe travels!
Brendan & Lena
That is a great motto if you are trying to downsize and it will help change your way of thinking about things. Good luck on your downsizing!
Great tips
Thanks!
Great tips thanks
Thanks! I hope it helps as you get ready for your RV.
Yes, yes it is a nurse thing!
Some really great tips. Great video.
Thanks! Recorded what I was looking for when we started our preps!
best video I have seen to date on purging. Thanks! And OK, OK, I will subscribe!
Thanks....on both!
Very helpful tips, thanks!! :)
You are very welcome. Good luck with your purge.
Downsizing was super simple for me, I felt like what you said... relieved and lighter! But was not as easy for my wife. We made 3 piles at first: Donate, Maybe keep, Keep. Then downsized more from there. Love the hanger idea too!
We took a little over 12 months to completely downsize and it was much easier for me than my husband. But as soon as the rig was purchased he jumped on board completely.
@@todayissomeday great video. I'm all in for selling the house & fulltime RVer. Not so much for my hubby. This video helped me to confirm my purging skills. I was full steam ahead until my son passed last month. Hoping I can get my momentum back. Thank you for the awesome videos. I noticed you guys do not interrupt each other and work as a team. That is paramount for fulltime RVing (my opinion)
These tips have been super helpful!!
I'm so glad!
Downsizing was awesome! A lot of work, but we did it over about 8 months time. Very liberating.
It was liberating for me too! And I miss nothing....well maybe a fenced back yard for the dog sometimes. But really nothing else. We are loving this new lighter adventure.
Great Video Stacy! 🌺 Thank you for your Service! 🇺🇸
Thanks!
Ha! You relieved the Lincoln in 94. I was WestPAC 93. If I remembered right....
Man who can remember all those years ago! I am lucky to remember yesterday!
Donate the pens to local ambulance services! We always need them. :)
Awesome! I will do that.
I am a minimalist - I keep 5 pens only - all the rest get left at grocery store registers and the bank teller (pre-covid) etc. Scissors and other art supplies are always needed at schools and domestic abuse centers!
I think your videos are some of the best. Subscribed! We're also retired military (Army) and we've started the purge process now to prepare us for going full-time. Keep up the great work.
Thank you so much! This means the world to us! Happy purging! Oh and go Navy beat Army! lol
You, Me & the RV I can't argue with that because my son is a Navy pilot...but still, Go Army!!
That’s awesome! Please, thank him for his service! Our son and son in law are also sailors in our fine Navy! I am sure you are just as proud as we are! Safe travels!
Love the video! It was so cool that every scene your wearing a different top, loved that effect but it must’ve been a lot of fuss changing your shirt that often! 😉
LOL....we were just trying to shake it up.
My lady is going to live this
It was easy for me...hard for Phil!
I’m starting my downsizing way ahead of time. So I’m not so overwhelmed. We still have a year to go but we are full of excitement to go full time.
That is exactly how I did it. Worked on the weekends one closet or room at a time.
I’ve been watching your helpful advice and I really want to thank you.
@@danataft9759 You are very welcome!! Good luck with the purge.
I've begun the process. Photos--ugh! I have tons! My dad was a hobby photograhper with his own darkroom. I have a huge suitcase full of photos, plus all the ones I've taken pre-digitally. WAY too many to scan. Besides, scanning then tossing makes me nervous; computers can and do crash, and without your hard copies, you've lost it all. This area will be a major bugaboo for me!
Photos are the tough one for sure! Good luck with your purging
How much for the Blue Angels plane? ..lol
Well you know that is priceless!! lol
Hi there! We are starting the same journey. We are retiring from the Army in 18 months, selling a 3200 sq ft home full of stuff and RVing the nation. Subbed.
Awesome!! Let the purging begin!!
We are moving up to DFW area over the summer and I just purged our 3200 sq foot house this week.....we had so much useless crap!
That is exactly what was in my house....stuff I never used!
Did you ask your kids if they wanted anything or your sentimental yearbooks?
My daughter actually put post it notes on everything she wanted! lol She did get a lot of my sentimental items and there are a few in storage (we have a 10x10 that will go down to a 5x10 after the first of the year). She also now has all 14 of my Christmas bins so those memories now decorate her house which we both love. My son only has one small box with the items he requested. Although, it sits in our storage since he is in the Navy and doesn't have room for it.
Just moved from a house of 25 years (4.4 acres) We purged a lot, but have much more to go through. Did you find it difficult to drop off your items at a thrift store, as I find they are pretty over whelmed. That is one of my glitches. :/ hard to drop off my stuff.
I did not have trouble with dropping stuff off at thrift stores. I kinda saw it as recycling. If you have a big load some thrift stores will bring a truck to you especially if you have furniture. Phil had a harder time than I did so I think me driving it away made it easier for us. May you can let the hubs drive it all away.
Hmmm, you make this sound easy. I am such a sentimental person that I am having a hard time letting go. It will be done eventually but man it has caused me grief.
bhharris Phil had a very hard time too! But once we got started it did get much easier for him. You could make a book with some of your sentimental items. Take a pic of the item and write a few lines about why it means so much to you. You could use Shutterfly. It would make an amazing book of memories. Good luck with your purge.
Great idea!@@todayissomeday
We are having a hard time with this..The garage is the worst. ( I have five and a barn )!! Do you try to sell some of it or just give it away . I think we are going to keep the house for our first on the read year . Thanks for the help .
I sold as much as possible through yard sales, facebook marketplace and other sites. But you might want to think of hiring a company to do an estate sale if you have that much. I have heard of quite a few people who have had great success doing it this way. They will just take a percentage for their work.
@@todayissomeday Thank you..Great suggestion . Love your videos
Another nurse here!!😆 I worked Tele 2 years NICU 18. Now I work remote as a CDI RN. Are you familiar with it? What kind of nursing do you do?
I am a Family Nurse Practitioner. Before that I worked in oncology, medsurg, and labor & delivery. I have also taught nursing school. I am not currently working but will need to complete at least 200 hours a year starting Sept 19 to keep my license. I have not decided how I am going to do that yet. I thought about looking into CDI after the first of the year. Will you PM me on fb or ig so I can pick your brain?
You, Me & the RV definately!! I work with a pediatric nurse practitioner and another family practice practitioner. They came to CDI for the low stress and the change. I will pm you
I have to literally LOL about the pen thing…as I began to downsize, and the fact I am a respiratory therapist, I was the same way! This process is so good mentally for everyone!
Its crazy right! It is like the pens multiply
Hi there, great videos. I am excited to follow your journey. Wish is was me. I will get there. I feel like I have to say that you might get your thyroid checked. It looks like you have a little lump on your neck. I don't want to offend but also know this should not be ignored.
Safe journey.
Yay Brenda! I was waiting to see which observant person would care enough to let me know. I call it my Adams apple because it is so noticeable. I have a nodule that fills with fluid. I have it checked and drained every few years. Path has always been negative. Thank you for the warning.....it could save someones life so don't be afraid in the future. Thank you for watching our videos and sharing in our new adventure!
I figured it was something like that, glad to hear. I thought I heard you say you were a nurse. I am an x-ray tech and my husband is an ER doctor...we all know that healthcare people are the worst patients. I just wanted to make sure.
Yes, I'm a NP and we really are the WORST!! Thanks again!
@@todayissomeday glad someone else noticed. Patholgy/histotech here! And I received radioactive isotope for my thyroid