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RV Retirement - How Much Did We Spend for Food, Fuel, and Campground Fees?
2024 RV Living and Travel Costs
#rvlifefulltime
We have been RV living since 2017! Since we were entering retirement, we watched our money closely. We started off with a budget and as we learned more about RV life and travel, we were able to ease up and relax a little. But, it was scary in the beginning!
Each year we share how much we spent on our food, fuel, and campground fees. We also share other expenses that RVers may have, other considerations. It costs much more than food, fuel, and fees, but since we are RV travelers, we have focused on these three costs.
Have you ever wondered how much it costs to RV in retirement?
Check out how much we spent last year!
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Відео

Explore Sesquicentenial State Park #campgroundreviews
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Sesquicentennial State Park Campground Review and Things to Do a South Carolina State Park #campgroundreview #campingsites #rvlife Timestamps: 00:00 Arriving 01:18 Campground Tour 10:24 Park Road and Lake 12:22 Overview and Things to Do We get asked all the time, how do you plan your travels? How do you find your sites? We started using RV Trip Wizard after six months of flying blind, and we lo...
Convenient RV Park near I-95, North Carolina - Spacious Skies at Sandy Run
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Campground Review Relax Under the Trees at Spacious Skies Sandy Run (Near Fayetteville, NC) #campgroundreview #rvparkreview #northcarolinacampgrounds We get asked all the time, how do you plan your travels? How do you find your sites? We started using RV Trip Wizard after six months of flying blind, and we love it! We are affiliates for RV Life and RVSnapPad. We earn a commission if you use our...
Beautiful in the Fall! Poplar Point Campground in North Carolina
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#campgroundreview #rvlife #fallcamping Poplar Point Campground Review in North Carolina Jordan Lake Recreation Area At the time of our visit, several camping loops were closed since it was off-season. Check the website for what is available when you want to camp. We get asked all the time, how do you plan your travels? How do you find your sites? We started using RV Trip Wizard after six months...
Mayberry Campground - Home Base for Mount Airy and Pilot Mountain
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Calling All Andy Griffith Fans! Mayberry Campground is near Mount Airy, the inspiration for the Andy Griffith Show and his birthplace. We get asked all the time, how do you plan your travels? How do you find your sites? We started using RV Trip Wizard after six months of flying blind, and we love it! We are affiliates for RV Life and RVSnapPad. We earn a commission if you use our link or code. ...
Perfect RV Gifts for the RVer on Your List
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Perfect RV Gifts for the RVer on Your List
Blue Water RV Resort and Marina - Nice FHU Sites on Lake Chickamauga
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Blue Water RV Resort and Marina - Nice FHU Sites on Lake Chickamauga
FHUs at Moody Bluff Campground - Warriors' Path State Park #rvcamping
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FHUs at Moody Bluff Campground - Warriors' Path State Park #rvcamping
One Day is Not Enough! Little Beaver State Park #campgroundreview
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One Day is Not Enough! Little Beaver State Park #campgroundreview
Bear Run Campground - Vacation Destination
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Bear Run Campground - Vacation Destination
Largest State Park in Ohio - Salt Fork State Park
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Largest State Park in Ohio - Salt Fork State Park
Ohio's Caesar Creek State Park Campground #campgroundreview
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Ohio's Caesar Creek State Park Campground #campgroundreview
Beautiful Fall Colors Drive from Tennessee to North Carolina
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Beautiful Fall Colors Drive from Tennessee to North Carolina
Ark Encounter Base Camp - Big Bone Lick State Historic Site
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Ark Encounter Base Camp - Big Bone Lick State Historic Site
Fort Boonesborough State Park - Camping and History! #campgroundreview
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Fort Boonesborough State Park - Camping and History! #campgroundreview
Best Campground Layout! Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park Campground #campgroundreview
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Best Campground Layout! Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park Campground #campgroundreview
Montgomery Bell State Park - FHU Sites! #campgroundreview
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Montgomery Bell State Park - FHU Sites! #campgroundreview
Chickasaw State Park - Peaceful Campground, Many FHU Sites #campgroundreview
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Chickasaw State Park - Peaceful Campground, Many FHU Sites #campgroundreview
Interstate 40 Overnight Stay - Delta Ridge RV Park #rvpark
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Interstate 40 Overnight Stay - Delta Ridge RV Park #rvpark
Hot Springs Area FHU Camping: STEPHENS PARK CAMPGROUND OUACHITA RIVER #campgroundreview
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Hot Springs Area FHU Camping: STEPHENS PARK CAMPGROUND OUACHITA RIVER #campgroundreview
Lake Ouachita State Park, Largest Lake in Arkansas
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Lake Ouachita State Park, Largest Lake in Arkansas
Lake Catherine State Park, Near Hot Springs and Magic Springs
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Lake Catherine State Park, Near Hot Springs and Magic Springs
Hot Springs National Park Camping at Gulpha Gorge Campground #campgroundreview
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Hot Springs National Park Camping at Gulpha Gorge Campground #campgroundreview
COE Park on the Arkansas River #campgroundreviews
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COE Park on the Arkansas River #campgroundreviews
Full Hook-Up Sites at Hernando Point Campground
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Full Hook-Up Sites at Hernando Point Campground
Natchez Trace State Park - Full Hook-Up Sites!
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Natchez Trace State Park - Full Hook-Up Sites!
Waterfalls, Ruins, Camping, Trails - Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park
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Waterfalls, Ruins, Camping, Trails - Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park
Campground on Lake Chickamauga! Chester Frost Park Campground
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Campground on Lake Chickamauga! Chester Frost Park Campground
Check Out This Campground: Pigeon River Campground, Great Smoky Mountains and Adventure Base Camp
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Check Out This Campground: Pigeon River Campground, Great Smoky Mountains and Adventure Base Camp
Tanglewood Park - County Park and Campground Review
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Tanglewood Park - County Park and Campground Review

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @johnsichler6112
    @johnsichler6112 3 дні тому

    That’s huge , like a city 😮

    • @ruffroadrvlife
      @ruffroadrvlife День тому

      I know! It is impressive! Touring the other dwellings were impressive, as well. Mesa Verde had been on my bucket list for years. Go if you ever get a chance. - Sharon

  • @toddramsay977
    @toddramsay977 3 дні тому

    Great video!

  • @christinathompson6674
    @christinathompson6674 6 днів тому

    9:38

  • @beammichael
    @beammichael 7 днів тому

    Does anyone else see it ? Lol

  • @toddramsay977
    @toddramsay977 7 днів тому

    Great short! I am not a believer of Christ or Jesus. I am a non believer, I think it is all a lie…..But who am I to tell you what to believe.

    • @ruffroadrvlife
      @ruffroadrvlife 5 днів тому

      Thanks for the comment. Our motto, live and let live. It's all good. 😊

  • @cathybryant3029
    @cathybryant3029 7 днів тому

    Always enjoy your videos. Safe travels.

    • @ruffroadrvlife
      @ruffroadrvlife 5 днів тому

      Thank you so much. We appreciate it! 😊

  • @trailertrashtim1
    @trailertrashtim1 7 днів тому

    Army Corps of Engineers parks are terrific for seniors. But don't tell anyone 😄

    • @ruffroadrvlife
      @ruffroadrvlife 5 днів тому

      Yes! We didn't even know about them when we first started RVing, but when we did - woohoo! 👍😀

  • @barryholiday8998
    @barryholiday8998 7 днів тому

    I think for most full timers the first years is the most expensive due to the learning curve and also the desire to see everything. Your 2024 fuel costs are very reasonable and pretty low by most standards for a class A. Thanks for sharing

    • @ruffroadrvlife
      @ruffroadrvlife 5 днів тому

      Thanks for the comment. Yes, that's true about the first year RVing. We started out with a budget when we first started and we haven't strayed too far from it, despite touristy places and occasional fuel price spikes. Our travel style works for us. 👍😊

  • @mastersergeant8672
    @mastersergeant8672 9 днів тому

    Are the fishing places within walking distance from the campsites?

    • @ruffroadrvlife
      @ruffroadrvlife 4 дні тому

      Sometimes yes and sometimes no. It just depends. COE parks are great parks often with waterfront sites that you can fish right from your campsite. Sometimes the water is too shallow, though. Gary has an ebike that he uses to drive to fishing or he just takes the car.

  • @brownsugar1616
    @brownsugar1616 14 днів тому

    My favorite mountain park is Paris Mtn State Park and my favorite beach park is Huntington Beach State Park. I've stayed in 30 of the 48 SC state parks & love them all!!

    • @ruffroadrvlife
      @ruffroadrvlife 11 днів тому

      Thanks for the info! We will add Paris Mtn State Park to our list. 😊 Huntington Beach State Park is already on it! 👍😊

  • @ChildofGodMinistries
    @ChildofGodMinistries 14 днів тому

    Are you in Columbia now?

    • @ruffroadrvlife
      @ruffroadrvlife 11 днів тому

      No. We have moved on and are now in Florida. 👍

  • @cathybryant3029
    @cathybryant3029 14 днів тому

    Close to my stomping ground - I live in Greenville, SC. I love these kinds of campgrounds with trees and some distance between sites. Safe travels!

    • @ruffroadrvlife
      @ruffroadrvlife 11 днів тому

      Nice area! Yes, we will happily put up with ruts and wonky campsites for the space, the trees, and the peace. 😊👋

  • @twelveofthem
    @twelveofthem 15 днів тому

    Thanks for the video! I'm headed there today for a 2 week stay.

  • @JohnWallet-g2d
    @JohnWallet-g2d 15 днів тому

    New Alexandria

  • @brownsugar1616
    @brownsugar1616 16 днів тому

    You MUST go to Huntington Beach State Park, SC. It's SOOO. awesome!!!

    • @ruffroadrvlife
      @ruffroadrvlife 15 днів тому

      Thanks for the tip! We'll have to check it out. 👍😊

  • @joe-ednew2824
    @joe-ednew2824 18 днів тому

    Also on the weekends the Indian Springs Hotel gives tours. Its been there since 1823, and in 1825 was the site of the first Indian Removal Treaty signing.

    • @ruffroadrvlife
      @ruffroadrvlife 16 днів тому

      We need to check that out, thanks for the tip! 👍

  • @frankstabler1920
    @frankstabler1920 18 днів тому

    Also, there were several battles fought at Fort Pickens, which was one of a few forts that remained in Union hands through the war. And, in addition to being “a cute little town “, Pensacola is the oldest town in the United States.

    • @ruffroadrvlife
      @ruffroadrvlife 16 днів тому

      Thank you for that information. I am a native Floridian and did not know that! Thanks! 😊

  • @frankstabler1920
    @frankstabler1920 18 днів тому

    Fort Pickens, like most of the coastal forts was modified during the Spanish American War, and used for both WWI and WWII

    • @ruffroadrvlife
      @ruffroadrvlife 16 днів тому

      Thank you for the information. It is a beautiful piece of history. 😊

  • @GeorgiaRidgerunner
    @GeorgiaRidgerunner 22 дні тому

    What do the showers cost there that site looks pretty good

    • @ruffroadrvlife
      @ruffroadrvlife 21 день тому

      I know some parks charge for showers if you are not camping. If you are camping, showers are free. If you are just looking for a shower only, call the park office and they can provide the cost, if any.

    • @GeorgiaRidgerunner
      @GeorgiaRidgerunner 21 день тому

      @ruffroadrvlife Thanks will do planning to build a travel trailer

  • @johnrobertordonez1841
    @johnrobertordonez1841 25 днів тому

    hi where can i contact you guys

    • @ruffroadrvlife
      @ruffroadrvlife 21 день тому

      We are active in the comments on You Tube or our Facebook Group, Ruff Road RV Life. A lot of folks ask questions on this platform or FB. 👋

  • @jomac8101
    @jomac8101 25 днів тому

    Thanks for the tour.

    • @ruffroadrvlife
      @ruffroadrvlife 21 день тому

      You're welcome! We hope it was helpful. 😊

  • @Westgirl34
    @Westgirl34 25 днів тому

    Your daughter Tiffany is my fourth grade teacher

    • @ruffroadrvlife
      @ruffroadrvlife 21 день тому

      Hi there! Thanks for saying hello. 😊 We think you have a pretty amazing teacher. 👍

  • @shadejoy1
    @shadejoy1 26 днів тому

    Thank you for your most wonderful review of this SP. Best I've seen anywhere! Going to explore your others now.

    • @ruffroadrvlife
      @ruffroadrvlife 26 днів тому

      Thank you! We appreciate your comment. Enjoy exploring. 😊👋

  • @infiniti1706
    @infiniti1706 28 днів тому

    Nice video...

  • @dalemarshall9736
    @dalemarshall9736 29 днів тому

    Great tour. I live about 40 miles west of there and have driven by and know a lot of locals near me camp there. Guess I will have to check it out.

    • @ruffroadrvlife
      @ruffroadrvlife 28 днів тому

      Beautiful area there. This place is huge, we feel like we need another trip to explore other areas of the park. Hope you get to check it out! 👍😊

  • @sunnyd3368
    @sunnyd3368 Місяць тому

    A lot of time camping at Jordan. Sites are beautiful and during summer most are reserved.

    • @ruffroadrvlife
      @ruffroadrvlife Місяць тому

      There are so many sites there! Maybe we'll see it in summer one of these trips.👍😊

  • @bcroft68bc
    @bcroft68bc Місяць тому

    My wife and I use the boat ramp at this park when we fish on that part of the river. My wife is from a small town near this park (Panacea Fl). We live in Georgia but own an old small mobile home down there that use to just get away from time to time.

    • @ruffroadrvlife
      @ruffroadrvlife Місяць тому

      It's a beautiful area and the perfect get away. 👍😊

  • @cathybryant3029
    @cathybryant3029 Місяць тому

    I love Jordan Lake but I usually stay in Crosswinds Campground. Nice, large sites.

    • @ruffroadrvlife
      @ruffroadrvlife Місяць тому

      We need to check out Crosswinds Campground. We weren't even aware of it until after we were at Poplar Point. Thanks for the info! 😊

  • @DiamondPaintWithDiamondDave
    @DiamondPaintWithDiamondDave Місяць тому

    I've been over Wolf Creek several times westbound when I drove trucks. One of my most favorite, and one of the most beautiful, and deadly drives in the US. Used to always make sure to pull off into the overlook right there on the right beside the cliffside hairpin. Saw a small flock of wild mountain goats come within 50 ft of me as they made their way along. Walked out onto one of those eroded finger cliffs and sat down for a break and some lunch. I so badly want to go back in a car and see it all again.

    • @ruffroadrvlife
      @ruffroadrvlife Місяць тому

      It is a beautiful drive, although a little hand-ringing for first timers, but definitely doable. As a truck driver, you'll probably laugh about our driving out of the way to avoid relatively mild Raton Pass. We chuckle at that now too. 😆

  • @TravelSmallLiveBig
    @TravelSmallLiveBig Місяць тому

    How fun - we stayed here last year! We had bit of a wonky site too (#21), but I loved our time here! But we were at the dump station on the way out and the loudest alarm ever went off - something about the dam. That was a bit frightening.

    • @ruffroadrvlife
      @ruffroadrvlife Місяць тому

      Yes, the wonky sites, but worth a visit still. Wow! That sounds scary. I wonder what happened. We experienced the loud tornado sirens when traveling through Mississippi. That was an experience. 😬😆👋

  • @TravelSmallLiveBig
    @TravelSmallLiveBig Місяць тому

    Nice to see it in May! We weirdly enough spent two Christmas Days camped there in the last three years (and we are from the West Coast), so saw it in winter. We had a couple nice water view sites. This is a great park!

    • @ruffroadrvlife
      @ruffroadrvlife Місяць тому

      Oh, that's cool. Georgia isn't bad in the winter. Love the water views! Happy travels! 😊👋

  • @trailertrashtim1
    @trailertrashtim1 Місяць тому

    You should've called Otis when you were in jail. He knows where the key is. 🙂

  • @luvkitties7412
    @luvkitties7412 Місяць тому

    Auntie would have loved this. She loved her Andy!

    • @ruffroadrvlife
      @ruffroadrvlife Місяць тому

      Yes, she would have. We talked about that when we were there. ❤

  • @infiniti1706
    @infiniti1706 Місяць тому

    ...💯

  • @MichaelSnow-f1g
    @MichaelSnow-f1g Місяць тому

    How did you find the mobile Rv repairman

    • @ruffroadrvlife
      @ruffroadrvlife Місяць тому

      Hi there! We searched in the area we would be staying for a few weeks and read reviews. We didn't need him last year, but this year we'll be giving him a call for a couple of things. We learned to schedule with him as soon as we can because he stays booked during Florida snowbird season. 👍

  • @infiniti1706
    @infiniti1706 Місяць тому

    Nice video...

    • @ruffroadrvlife
      @ruffroadrvlife Місяць тому

      Thanks, we hope you found it helpful! Merry Christmas! 😊

  • @RVAmerica
    @RVAmerica Місяць тому

    We use this also. It's great.

    • @ruffroadrvlife
      @ruffroadrvlife Місяць тому

      Yes! I can't believe we were out half a year before we bought it. We love it! 👍👋😊

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    @Jasionalbert12 Місяць тому

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    • @ruffroadrvlife
      @ruffroadrvlife Місяць тому

      We appreciate the offer but we're not looking for outside help at this time. Thanks, though. 👍

  • @WarrenKimpel
    @WarrenKimpel Місяць тому

    another nice video THANKS

  • @kentont6772
    @kentont6772 2 місяці тому

    your videos are very helpful I hope you continue doing these type of videos

    • @ruffroadrvlife
      @ruffroadrvlife Місяць тому

      We appreciate that! We enjoy making them too. 😊 Thank you for the comment.

  • @Cove-o4d
    @Cove-o4d 2 місяці тому

    I was there in 1960.

    • @ruffroadrvlife
      @ruffroadrvlife 2 місяці тому

      Wow. That's impressive. We're glad we stumbled across it - very interesting place. 👍

  • @janetskoglund-ov7nr
    @janetskoglund-ov7nr 2 місяці тому

    No shade just like a parking lot.

    • @ruffroadrvlife
      @ruffroadrvlife 2 місяці тому

      True, there's little shade there. In the area we were in, there is some shade. 👍

  • @chevycheeseburger3273
    @chevycheeseburger3273 2 місяці тому

    No shade At all.

    • @ruffroadrvlife
      @ruffroadrvlife 2 місяці тому

      Our area did have some shade. The other two areas did not, though.

  • @tisa7997
    @tisa7997 2 місяці тому

    I sooooo appreciate this video!

    • @ruffroadrvlife
      @ruffroadrvlife 2 місяці тому

      Thank you! We appreciate the comment. 😊👋

  • @tisa7997
    @tisa7997 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for taking the time to do this! Very helpful!

    • @ruffroadrvlife
      @ruffroadrvlife 2 місяці тому

      You're welcome! We're glad you found it helpful. 😊

  • @HarleyCoal60
    @HarleyCoal60 2 місяці тому

    That’s Home for me live 10 miles fromLil Beaver

    • @ruffroadrvlife
      @ruffroadrvlife 2 місяці тому

      Oh, that's great! We wanted to stay longer. Next time! 😊👍

  • @Sybil-y4d
    @Sybil-y4d 2 місяці тому

    Love this campground but stopping by in hopes someone can help me find the owner to some mountain bike accessories found on the Harveysburg loop trail. Dec 1 .. personally i do not have a facebook page so I am trying to get any help i can to find the owner of these expensive items i would want back if they were mine.

    • @ruffroadrvlife
      @ruffroadrvlife 2 місяці тому

      We hope you find the owner. Have you posted on local bike forums? That might be a good start. 👍😊

    • @Sybil-y4d
      @Sybil-y4d 2 місяці тому

      @ruffroadrvlife where would I find those? Not on FB I hope. I have FB....... Thank you

  • @JamesK7911
    @JamesK7911 2 місяці тому

    I love the way all the cars look. It’ll be interesting to look back at all the crossover SUVs in 20 to 40 years from now

    • @ruffroadrvlife
      @ruffroadrvlife 2 місяці тому

      Oh, that would be interesting. We watch the cars and trucks as they pass, picking out our next tow vehicle. Sadly, most of them are not flat towable, but we are still looking. 😆

  • @anitaquerry8844
    @anitaquerry8844 2 місяці тому

    Great video tour and song 🎶 Our leader of the TOWN (Texas Outdoors Woman Network) Fort Worth chapter, shared this with us. Thanks 😊

    • @ruffroadrvlife
      @ruffroadrvlife 2 місяці тому

      Thank you! We appreciate the share and the comment. I love that you all have an outdoors women group! 💖

  • @trevorjenkins2553
    @trevorjenkins2553 2 місяці тому

    Lol are you enjoying your lectric ebike?

    • @ruffroadrvlife
      @ruffroadrvlife 2 місяці тому

      😆Yes, he is. Not one crash since that first ride! 😆👍