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With the recent passing of my wife, I found an unexpected benefit of full time Rving-The Unknown Future. What I mean is that I have a new purpose in life, to see as much of this great country of ours as possible to honor my wife. In a home, I would be bouncing off the walls in short time. In a motorhome, I have trip planning and trip dreaming (also maintenance-but let not go into that). Where will be my next sunrise be? Where will my sunsets be? America has so much to offer, that we don't often get the chance to see much. And when we do, our hearts and minds are filled with joy. I carry my wife with me in my heart and mind so she can see and enjoy all the things I do. The "sticks and bricks" will come one day, but until then it is the road for me and my wife.
Ronald, I love your post. I'm so sorry for your loss! I truly love your perspective and wish you peace and lots of joy on the road with the spirit of your wife by your side!
Ronald, it brought tears to my eyes. I tried to be brief in my post after yours. You solidified why we are doing, what you are doing. Happy and safe travels for you. Even though maintenance is an ongoing chore, my brother got it right. It is a labor of love, and it will keep me limber.
I'm sorry to hear about your wife. As a single person who is not very social I share your experience of bouncing off the walls at home. In addition, being home alone can bring loneliness, whereas full time RVing you can have new experiences and interact with new people by visiting new places. Going full time three years ago has allowed me to become much more content with myself and life in general.
I can sympathize with Ronald W. My wife passed away a little over 4 years ago. I had just remodeled our small and modest home for her. She only got to enjoy it for about 3 months before she died. I was literally dying inside that home. I have been a minister for over 40 years and had received an invitation to move to Texas from Mississippi and after much prayer, I decided it would be best for me to move. My main problem was I had spent everything thing I had saved trying to keep my Cindy alive and so I was broke and couldn't afford the rent they are charging here. I bought a cheap, old travel trailer that I did some repairs on and I'm living in it behind the church I am assisting at. I don't travel, but this provided me with an inexpensive way to move and have a decent place to live out my years. I plan on upgrading to a fifth wheel when I can and will probably always "full time RV." I really like it and am happy in my home and with all of my new friends and church family.
I am so very sorry for the loss of your loved one. I'm so happy you have a place behind your church. It sounds wonderful. I'm retired, alone with my little rescue dog. I'm slowly converting my SUV and its roomier and perfect for me. I plan on going full-time but staying very CLOSE to my little church that I cherish. I retired to Texas and there are a ton of places to camp at and I am blessed with so many friends that have lots of land with Ponds and lakes that I could camp for free and enjoy God's wildlife. Beautiful and breathing. God bless the rest of your journey. Thank you for sharing.
Thought about it when we retired, but then our son, who lives 30 minutes away, had two beautiful daughters in quick succession. Then less than a year later, our daughter moved back near here and had a baby girl. Now we're surrounded by our wonderful grandchildren! Really puts things in perspective. The RV is nice for occasional fun trips, but no way we're going to be away from our grand-daughters very long during this time of their lives!
Went full time in our motorhome 18 months ago. We had both been road warriors living in hotels for 27 years, about 50/50 together or on separate trips. Retired early but didn't know where to go (no family or place we called home). Full time RV seemed to be the perfect solution to allow us to travel until we found our retirement spot(s?). Like you, we are more tourists than campers, so it can be expensive. But so far we're enjoying it.
Left rving due to amount of people now Rving. Can no longer just get up and go. Sold my RV this month but I believe that the economy is going to head south soon and maybe that will force people to sell and stop RVing. I believe that a lot of the people that are new to RVing will drop out as they didn’t realize the cost, maintenance and now the ever escalating campground costs and crowds. Will get back in once the, hopefully, times will change back to a more normal RVing past.
I had hoped to be a mostly full timer when I bought my gently used class C a couple of years ago. Health issues, financial issues & more made me realize I would not be traveling as much as I had hoped. I’m a single older gal with 4 small dogs. And I need help with even basic repairs as arthritis is a hinder (could have done a lot more when I was younger); so I have to pay for even minor repairs/adjustments. And safety on the road alone has become a real concern . .
Full time RVing has never been our plan, for all the reasons you listed and many others also. It is just not for us. The reasons we bought a coach: 1. Take to horse shows so as to have OUR STUFF on site ( all shows have RV parking on site) and not have to drive back and forth from a hotel to the show site. 2. Take to Colts game for tailgating so Lyn can have her OWN toilet as she does not do port-a-pots LOL 3. Weekend camping 3 miles from daughter's lake house to have OUR STUFF and not crowd into her place. 4. Short 3-6 day get aways just to have time together. LOVE having the coach to be able to do the above things but always want a stick/bricks place to come home to.
Good video topic. It's a compromised lifestyle and stressful at times. One needs to forgo hobbies, get rid of belongings or put things in storage, live the tiny home life, hidden costs, have to climb in/out of coach, poor insulation, poor noise isolation, etc. And then we see some full timers try to duplicate home life via purchased RV resorts with casitas, hardscape, etc. Full timing is a romantic idea that doesn't make much sense. There's no place like home.
I leave in 4 years. It’s irrelevant if this or that is full. We’re leaving, not doing this job anymore. Now we won’t have a house but have a place or two we can retreat to if needed. We’re going FT and I’ll be 54 so we’re guessing being gone 7-10 years, that’s a guess totally. Life happens so we will see. We will be back occasionally for family but after all my years I’m not going to die a paramedic in this county without seeing everything I possibly can. I’ve spent too much time and energy “serving” now I’m gonna self serve before I die. ✌🏼
I am with you on this one. I really never wanted to be full time but love to travel. Some times one week, some times two weeks. The longest we have been from home as far as traveling was 30 day. After that trip I was ready to see home for sure. Now that both of use are retired we don't have to do those rush, rush trips and can just take our time.
Many good points brought up for those thinking about full time RV living and a good way to prepare before taking the plunge. Personally, I have just entered my second year as a full time RV’er. Having medical that covers nationwide is great. If one wants to pick up every couple of days and go places, it can get pricey real fast, but one can find reasonable rates if you are willing to go with a monthly rate rather than weekly or daily. And always have a plan B. For myself, my daughter and son-in-law have a pad on their property that I utilize as needed as well as a spare bed in case my rig needs to go for service. I also have family property where I’ll be putting an off grid site next to my brother. In any case, the RV lifestyle is a great experience and worth every minute.
What really pushed us out of full time RVing was two main issues. First, the difficulty (and cost) of getting reservations with all the new RVs on the road. The second reason was the increased frequency of very violent weather. A tornado hit a few miles away from us when we were in Alabama. It destroyed several houses, and it was very sobering to contemplate what it would have done to an RV.
These are the same reasons that I have decided to not go full-time. We full-timed about 17 years ago but the geoengineered we@ather modific@ation program has brought the weather to dangerous extremes. The high winds are terrifying enough in a home let alone in an aluminum can!
We moved to Ecuador instead. The cost of living is even cheaper than full time RVing, and there’s no exposure to large bills like rebuilding a transmission or putting tires on a Class A. Plus, watching whales from your balcony is pretty awesome!
In my area, we had two hail storms within the last two weeks. That is unheard of! There is a wonderful campground about 10 miles away from us that is full all summer and while we were getting hit with damaging winds that took down huge trees, and hail stones, I thought of those folks in that camper and how terrifying the wind and hail must have been for them.
Recently retired, we cashed out an IRA, bought a shuttle bus and converted it ourselves. Quite frankly we are shocked how nice it turned out. Then reality sunk in. Suddenly living in it full-time was not so appealing for all the reasons you listed. When the spirit moves us, we load it up, wander a few days and then come home. Best of both worlds.
Not everyone can be a homeowner especially in this economy so I think if someone wants to branch out and do the full-time RV thing for a year or two to save money or a little longer than it’s probably a great idea, there’s risk in everything and not everybody’s going to be as adventuresome as others. However I believe it’s more about your mindset than anything else. Obviously if you have health problems and circumstances that don’t allow it then that’s a reasonable reason not to do it. But I think if it’s in your heart and you want to do it and you pray on it you should go for it. You can always come back to a sticks and bricks dwelling. You get one life and you never know how you like it unless you try it! Be smart and prepare.
I’ve been watching since bf COVID, I really wanted to do this…. 65 y.o.widow, I be changed my mind.. to me safety, and health issues.. everything you said is correct….
Interesting that you mentioned you like your hookups over going out and boondocking. I'm assuming the most important hookup you would "require" is electric power. The others such as waste disposal can always be taken care of periodically, so I don't assume that is a necessity as far as you are concerned. My thinking as a full-time Rver is that electricity available all the time is important, and I make sure I have the power to run our electrical items. With solar panels and a generator, that's pretty much taken care of. Granted, creating enough energy to run the AC is pretty difficult, but some people actually even are able to produce that much energy. We solve the AC problem by being nomadic. When winter hits, we are in southern Arizona where the RV heater is more than sufficient to keep your rig warm and toasty. When summer hits we find our way to mountain tops where it is very cool. No AC needed.....So just a few thoughts I had on your video. :)
After five years full time on the road with my trailer and my dog, I love it more every year. I even wrote a book titled: "The Safe, Solo RV Nomad: Enjoy the Nomadic Lifestyle Without Any Fear." You made 8 good points as to why this lifestyle won't work for you. I haven't had those issues to the extent you have. The biggest benefit I get is the ability to follow the good weather and stay away from hurricanes, tornadoes, heat waves, and snowstorms. I think this will be an increasing concern as the full effects of climate change are revealed. I feel safer than someone in a stationary home who can't escape these dangers.
EXACTLY! Being able to get up and go when bad weather is headed in is one reason why I'm eyeing a Class B soon. I can't wait, but I have to wait lol. Hopefully I will be on the road this winter lol
A home in a good part of the country could avoid all those problems, but a trailer is still going to have a ton of unpredictable things happen to it that is worse than weather.
I think the internet influences too many weak minded people into doing things they regret later. Fads, challenges, cancelling, tribalism. Vanlife, RVing, visions of UA-cam grandeur all seen to romance people into things that are really not a good fit. Like dating the wrong person....but their soooo cute.... One has to know themselves well to avoid wasting time and money on follies.
We are rehabbing a 30 acre property. Near a midsized town. We are looking for a few other RV people on the property for security in our blind spots and so I can take trips. Without worrying about the property being vandalised or care of the plants and animals.
My wife and I are selling everything and going full time in a month ,bought a 2017 phaeton with the sale of are home!have never been so glad to get rid of something I thought was a dream! So much maintenance and taxes all I did was work.we are planning on a small piece of property some day but for now I'm done with houses !same house every were i go different yard i don't have to mow !!!
79 years old and have not been to a quack in 20 years. I never listen to anyone who only profits if I am sick. I only stay at parks with large spaces and are at the end of the end of the road. My trailer is better than any apartment or condo. I have everything I need to fix both my truck and my trailer on board. Even a welder. RV living is the cheapest way for me to live. I domicile in South Dakota the best state not to live in. My biggest single expense is Federal Income Tax. They even tax Social Security. BOOOOO. From the start of the Beer Flu (Karma for putting fruit in beer)12 y I had no trouble whatsoever with sites in Parks. Of course, I was in the real USA. 12 years on the road and it is total freedom. Family. Best I can say is when they get together it is the Family Rebellion.
This pandemic has introduced us to enjoy the outdoors. Since I can work anywhere now, we cash in our huge home and move out of the city into a 1,100 sq ft barndominium that fits our 25 ft RV and our small pick-up inside. I still like the idea of having home base but not worry about it when we’re away for months since it’s a low maintenance home. There is a freedom when you spend less in life and focus more on things that matters. It reduces those fears in your life.
My 61 years has taught me that having balance in life is a nice way to live. We plan to RV in the "less-busy" summer months and hang by our pool at our small FL home in July and August. Not for everyone, but Nice balance for us.
My favorite comment...Friends and family!! I disagree, we love the fact that we are small so they won't stay as long...or not visit at all😂😂😂 We are Full Time and LOVE it. Just celebrated our 1 year Full Time anniversary in April 11th ! ❤
I agree with all your reasons. We enjoy spending several months a year in our motorhome, but at a certain point I want to "go home." Two years ago we downsized from a 4 bedroom house to a 2 bedroom/2 bath condo. Our motorhome showed us that we didn't need 2300 square feet to be happy, so for that lesson we're grateful to the RV. I think about the folks that sell their home, buy an RV and some years hence decide it's time to get off the road. Another reason that we decided against full time RVing: If you're out of the real estate market for several years, it will be much more expensive to get back in. I like the balance we now have being "part-time" RVers.
Great point on the real estate market! Can you imagine having sold your home as recent as only a couple of years ago? We almost did. So glad we didn’t. Home prices have been skyrocketing across the country.
I agree with your reasoning. I like to call us Any-Timers since we are now both retired. My husband would sell it all but I like having our home base. To me it is the best of both worlds.
I lost my wife in January. An R.N of 22 years . We both have bad health and I'm disabled renting a room from a church on very limited income. I'll be forced to live in my vehicle ( which needs work) very shortly with my dog.. I have no choice..... I'm just trying to stay alive.... Enjoy each moment with each other like it's your last.....I'm so Greatful I did.... I just don't know what to do now.....God Bless
Still full-time and I haven't had ANY issues getting a spot. I think it must be west coast because on the east coast from CT down to TX and back we haven't had an issue. In fact we were often the only people in the campgrounds Mon - Fri.
Nope not out West either. We've been full timing all over the west for the last 9 months and just booked the remainder of this year. We haven't had any trouble booking anywhere we want to go from Oregon to Texas. I think maybe state parks are hard to get into on the weekends with lots of part timers, but we don't stay there because our rig is too big for most of them.
We love our home and will never sell it , however we love RVing as much as possible but not full time. We love the adventurous part of RVng. We totally agree that it’s critical for us to have a home base. Great video, see you two again soon. Take care.
Us as well. Sticks and bricks and medical ticks💁🏻♀️ After moving 17 times in my life (Navy wife, Navy daughter and 3 civilian moves) I like my roots! Hubby has a medical issue that needs a special doctor office shot every 4-5 weeks. We need to be near home for that alone. We too love the travel, though we love our home base too❤️
I LOVE RVing and also LOVE my home and will never sell it. I like the flexibility of both styles of living. Plus I find my family and friends tend to meet me at locations they’ve always wanted to visit.
Thank you for being so honest. I've never saw the appeal in living an RV full-time and I see these videos of families with 5 or 6 kids crammed into an RV full-time and I think they must be crazy! We loved to go on RV trips, but then my husband had an accident and his mobility issues made made it difficult hooking up at the campgrounds, so we ended up having to sell our RV. I do miss it though.
I would never give up a home base. It's easy to leave for any amount of time, only to have the option of returning home. Not the case when you're full timing. You're boxed in...
Great people with sharing your thoughts and adventurers. Can I sound like a contrarion. Dreams should not be held back by fear. You had all what ifs. What if health? What if I dont have "my space". What if a tree falls on the rv. What if it depreciates. What if campground is full. What if what if. That if is a fear based thought. What if your dream was bigger than all those what ifs. Maybe your dream is just different than you were thinking. You both are an awesome family. So I dont say this to be a troll. Just be clear on your dream and dont "what if" You deserve to live your dream.
Great point Jeff!! But this is not based on fear. It’s based on what we actually prefer. Izzy and I have never been held back by fear with anything. Our dream is to have a nice house to come back to and be on the road many months out of the year. That’s our plan. :) Thanks as always for sharing!
I started full time RV’ing on Oct 2021. Nov. 28th I had my Class C home smashed up by a semi-truck (see my channel for the video(s)). It was not drivable. I spent a month in a hotel, then decided to go into an apt (repair time was unknown). I tried selling the RV as it was being repaired, but I owe more than it’s worth. So once it was repaired, I knew I couldn’t afford an RV and apt. So I went back to full time RV’ing. Maybe in the months or years ahead I can sell it. This is because all your points are valid ones!
Y'all keep it so real. Telling like it is. We RV'ed from March last year until early June. Our Jayco whitehawk TT caught fire while driving in Colorado and yes was a total loss. That cut our trip short and was very devastating and hard to recover from but we were not having as much fun as we thought we would for most of the reasons you stated. Cost of a site and crowds, traveling from one reservation to the next, if you had said reservation and you couldn't be spontaneous and extend your stay, veer of course or just change plans. Even reservations on a Military base could be a problem. Now add fuel costs. So we have not replaced our TT and don't plan to this year. Let the economy settle down, if possible and the price of RV's become realistic. Until then gonna enjoy our slice odf Heaven here in Florida. Thanks for your insight and keeping it real.
Several years ago it was cheaper to rv because of cost for hotels, now it cost more in some spot to rv then to stay at a hotel or even a resort. It's much easier to find a hotel room then an rv spot, and no dumping. Shower ever day, etc. Much cheaper on gas to drive a vehicle especially now. Just some thoughts Great video
Sleeping in hotel is gross. They don’t change the blankets, bedspreads or pillows. Unfortunately sheets and pillowcases don’t protect. RV is the only way to go ......
@Tina Cathey That is what we are considering as well. How many hotel stays can you have for the cost of an RV? That is one of our questions. And also, you can usually get a hotel somewhere, now that is not the same for campgrounds.
Definitely Medical is important. We are lucky in that aspect because we're retired military and the Advancement in technology are making it easier for VA Dr.s and medical facilities and computer systems and programs and data bases to interface and talk to each other. The space is a valid concern. Sometimes you just want to stretch out. That's why we think it's important to have that home base that you can Always come back to at least 1-3 months a yr. if necessary. Prices are going up, no doubt. There is a reason folks get Travel trailers, or 5th wheels or class B's or Class C's. It's supposed to be proportional to what you can afford. Unless you are ready to "lose" some money Class A RVing IS NOT FOR YOU. We did not get into Class A Rv'ing thinking we are going to save money. We figured Hey:" we can Either spend $15000 a yr in property taxes or buy a Class A and shift the 15K a yr toward the Class A for maintenance and Gas and some of the campground expenses. So far it's working out GREAT. YES YES YES, an RV is a DEPRECIATING Asset. Before getting into this LIFESTYLE doing ones RESEARCH is a MUST. Do not go into RVing on a Whim. You will be disappointed. The Biggest Factor/Issue for us is UNPREDICTABILITY. One used to be able to PREDICT, generally, The Weather patterns. NOW there's been so much "Climate change" that a person has to be afraid to go RV'ing. There used to be a Tornado season now it's practically all year long and sporadic. There used to be a Hurricane season now it's practically all year long and sporadic. The N.E. Coast used to be pretty safe, Now NYC, where I grew up even gets hit by Hurricanes; and the East cost EVERY yr has some kind of catastrophic event. Around the country places are flooding that never flooded before or haven't done so in over 400 yrs. One literally has to be afraid to leave the house. That's the ONLY reason we'd ask ourselves: "Is it worth it having an RV?"
Ahhh, the count down. Mine started when I was 55. When I was widowed. Because Social Security Survivors Benefits don't start until you're 60, unless you're disabled, then it starts at 50. Incidentally, the disability hoop jumping torture should be against the Geneva Convention. I learned more about Social Security than I ever wanted to. At least, as a Survivor. I spent those 5 years obsessing about the nomadic style. Got myself a skoolie to convert (because I do have some history with structural design, and Dad was a wrecker driver...). Then... well... Mom needs a care giver. So now I have a tent with a roll cage and a drive train that sits. 🙄😕 I'm figuring this bout of rough times will sink the fad, and eventually things will even out. Meanwhile, I now have reason to hang on to this old shed of Mom's until April 8, 2024. Smack dab in the middle of that Eclipse. Might have to figure out where to put hookups and pads...
I have been Rving for over 10 yrs. 10 years ago RV parks we're affordable now it is out of reach for most people and most senior citizens can not afford it with there social security. Just like in Florida used to be $600.00 to $800 a month now they want $3,000 to $4,000 a month to stay in RV park. I am calling it quits to.
I own a 1986 Champion LaSalle motor home. It's 24' feet long Class A rig. It has a Chevy P chassis with a 454ci engine, and heavy duty suspension. I thought of the possibility of purchasing a trailer to pull, the motor home I own is small enough to easily drive around. I have a wife and 1 child, who's old enough to do whatever he wants, and living in an R.V. would probably drive him insane. The longest time I could spend in it, and this was by myself, was 20 days. I have traveled all over and thru New England to Lake George, N.Y., down to the Outer Banks, North Carolina, and loved it. For me, I could never imagine living in one of these things full time unless you had a small house somewhere, fully hooked up, to call "home". I have many medical problems. I am in intractable pain. I do all the maintenance on my motor home. I have a huge barn with a machine shop in it. I have owned my home since for 23 years, and will probably die here. That would be fine by me. I have a very flat property in a small New England town, on the side of a hill, with trees all over the place, and lots of wildlife. I do love taking extended day trips in the motor home. Coming back home I am not exhausted, I am refreshed. I am the 2nd owner on my Champion LaSalle. It has only 40K miles on it. I put 28K miles on it. My motor home is rated to town up to 10K lbs. It is a small beast of a machine, and when 2 Tornadoes destroyed the roof of my home, the motor home was my "lifeboat". My health would prevent me from every trying to go full time, or even a month long trip. I must say that when I use my motor home, I enjoy it thoroughly though. I got a crazy cheap deal on it, and was offered almost what I paid for it last year for just the drive train. You can have crazy fun with these things without living in it permanently. Cooking a full 3 course meal at the end of spending the full day at Scarborough Beach in Rhode Island, and see all those people trudge their way back to their cars, sun burnt, exhausted, while we were having a quite different experience. I have a LCD Projector and can watch movies on the side at 200" inches at some very nice campgrounds I have found. There's a great plus to owning a motor home, I don't think I could ever own a trailer, as I don't want to own the kind of vehicle necessary to pull it. Your video hit everything right on the head. If you use a nice sized Class "A" as a recreational vehicle, you can tow your bikes, car, boat, jet skis, etc., behind it, and have a fantastically better than hotel room trip. Full time living though, not at this stage of my life, not even when I purchased it back in 1993, when I purchased it. I have too many people that ask me if I will sell it. So many that I may be putting a small "Not for Sale" sticker on it. Great video. Very truthful and realistic. People would do well to heed your advice, though for some people, it may be just what they need, but no matter who you are, your health will nail you to some area where you need to stay, I have some of the best doctors. Save your money for that day when either the engine blows, and it isn't worth fixing, or you need to get a house or apartment. Living in a R.V., well, the numbers really just don't add up. Used for the experience they can give you is better than spending $70K bucks on a hopped up car that your not allowed to drive fast. I used my motorcycles for that. :)
My wife and I are truck drivers. We are almost done paying off an 84 28 ft motorhome. At 62 and in good health I plan to retire in a few more years. We don't have a house. We live in our semi. We plan to boondock to save money when the time comes. With the cost of rent, mortgage, property taxes, utilities, electricity etc. we feel it's the best choice. We have backup. A place to stay. We can go anywhere at anytime. I hope we're making the right decision. We can also visit our relatives around the country. Maybe moochdock for a few days. It's all about survivability. We see rvs in people yards all over the country. The economy will hopefully get better. Definitely some points to ponder though. It should work out for us.
We were full timers for three years 2009 - 2012 and loved it apart from the breakdowns . Gave up due to health reasons . Now like you we have a nice property with elbow room . No visible people. But have to go back to RVing , long distance but part of the time . New Renegade Verona LE 40 on order . Wish us luck.
Although fun to fantasize about. Full-time RVing would be a mistake for us. #1 would be access to medical care. #2 Our paid-for home and land are not just security for my wife and me. But my entire family also. No matter what happens we have a place to go. Our view of RVing is the freedom to visit and see the country at our own pace.
May I comment? Your type of RVing, as is the case with many, many others, is an attempt to bring all the comforts of home with you on the road but in a much smaller space. Yeah, I can see why that might not work out over the long haul. So you're on vacation, but your not, you're just mobile with a lot of extra stress - which surprisingly didn't make your list. Its a mistake to think of adventure and travel, be it by plane, train, ship, bus, bike, truck, auto or RV, as an asset that must appreciate. Fun and entertainment is an expense but, it's also priceless and will pay dividends the rest of your life. When I was going up - and I'm a Boomer so this is pre-Truman Show - I wondered how do I know I'm not living under some big glass dome; what's out there? I also learned about the same time, most people are born, live, and die within a 25 mile radius. How sad. Friend and family connections live in the heart and mind, not the five senses. As you expect assets to grow in value - the price someone will buy it from you - so you should expect prices of expenses to rise. Inflation is the way of this world. So long as people continue to make future consumers, demand and prices will increase. No surprise there. Crowds: see inflation. Medical, this is going to sound harsh and insensitive: if you think of yourself as confined to the classical wheelchair for the rest of your life, you will be and that 25 mile radius I mentioned earlier, will be more like 2-1/2 . On the whole though, and except for missing the increased stress level of being mobile, I completely agree, there's no place like home and that's why I have my cake and eat it too; because I'm a Boomer and I can
So we sold our house in December and have been full time ever since and one thing I found is I am CONSTANTLY SICK. I have a compromised immune system and being somewhere new all the time I am always picking up flu / cold bugs. I am also finding it hard to stay motivated. For some reason I always have this feeling of constantly waiting, for what? I don’t know. . Now I have to go for a lumpectomy in June and recovery in the motorhome should be interesting …. I keep finding myself thinking about a cabin in the woods. The gas prices have gone insane. It’s making travelling more stressful than enjoyable at this point. Inflation is just to high. It’s hard to keep moving everyday when fuel is double the cost it should be and when everywhere is gouging. One thing we are also finding is the amount of nasty toilet waste paper and pee jugs left behind. And garbage all over. It seems a lot of people don’t respect where they sleep and leave it gross.
Been considering full time. Been caring for elderly M-I-L and she has recently passed. More loose ends to tie up. I'm hoping we can catch someone wanting out and saving $$$ and boondocking as a normal mode of operating. Your vid is food for thought.
So you guys weren't built for true off grid living is what this video is saying. These are YOUR personal preferences. Some of us can deal with any of this. In fact, I feel like I just listened to a couple of snowflakes ❄️ 💯
So I have been considering getting an rv and earlier this week I went around town to look at the camp sites and what rv's people were using. I live in a vacation town that doubles its population each summer from temporary residents. I was struck by how tightly packed the "camp" grounds were and how much they resembled trailer parks. It honestly made me think boondocking would be the only way to have a good time with an rv because being packed in like sardines kind of defeats the purpose of the rv life from where I am sitting.
After my son's time in the Hopkin's ICU, I have come to realize., you should always live within a half hour of a major medical center. We have one if the top 3 in the world.
Hi Mj and Izzy! This is an awesome video! Thank you for sharing your plans and opinions on this topic. I retired from the army in 2013, and did a career change that I am still working in. We are really close to getting our house paid off. Our plan is to work for maybe 5 more years to finish the house mortgage and refill the bank account. After that, we will plan to do 1-2 month trips to focus on a specific part of the country, then return to our home for 1 + months. We live in a national park-like area, so it is really great to be here. Also, like your comments, the pandemic highlighted the benefit of having a home base. Safe travels!
Hi MJ and Izzy. Thanks for another great video. I've been retired for 4 years, been rving most of my adult life. No plans to go full time as we love our beautiful home in So Cal. We try and get out every month, usually for a week or longer. We have trips planned 10 months for this year. It works for us, great to get away most every month, but love coming home to the sanctuary of our home and backyard. Take care, stay safe, and God Bless our Thin Blue Line Family!!
The joy and wonder definitely have to our do the negatives. Presently cruising the Caribbean on a sloop for three years and every few weeks change countries. Amazing lifestyle!
If you are in a good financial situation where you own property or can afford to buy after having had your fun on the road....great for you, God bless and enjoy . If you are, like me, in a situation where I can't afford to buy property and with rents going through the stratosphere, it's a huge risk getting trapped in paying rent when you're on a fixed income. My skoolie ensures that I will have shelter at least, without having to worry if I can make rent next month.
Just trying to find a spot to hookup sounds like the biggest headache, god even for a week trip! Seriously I will book an airbnb and I won’t have to touch a gross sewer hose!
This is not going to be a popular comment but personally I think that RVing, especially full time, is nothing more than a series of disasters just waiting to happen. It's probably something that most people will realize, when it is too late that it was a big fantasy to travel but the hardships and suffering is no way near the reward. But people love fantasies so many will fall for the trap!
Rent is getting so expensive and I thought buying an rv would be better cheaper and we'd at least own something..but maybe this isn't the most affordable option.
I traveled 2005-2009 and moved from S CA to NE OH. So glad I enjoyed it while I could. It was a dream that I experienced then that I'm not in condition to want to do now. I now enjoy being a home body. 😊💖👍
Interesting points. Being Canadian medical costs are not much of a concern as we take care of each other more here when it comes to that and I have never had a medical bill in spite of a few operations. What would worry me is selling the house and not being able to afford how much it would cost in 10 or 15 years if i wanted to move back into a stationary home. My camper is big enough to live in but the price of diesel in Canada is just stupid based on the current price of oil and I can see it only getting worse as they try to drive us away from anything that burns fuel. Repair costs on the road or breakdowns can also be quite expensive and it can be hard to find a good mechanic who can work on a large coach. I think it would be fun to travel a lot but for now nothing is quite like home.
No full time for us. Our Children and grandchildren all live in the same city with us. After a few weeks we get home sick for our Grandchildren. So a few weeks at a time is enough for us.
Home base in retirement is not what it’s cracked up to be! I will be buying a Van when all of these Rvers blackout of their B van at 30 percent off or more.
fulltime is not convenient we tried for 2 yrs went around the country we decided to build a small house in NV 1 hr west of Las Vegas , LV has good health providers and intertainment .. we are not quiting rving we been in the lifestyle since 1999
My wife and I traded our tag along camper for a truck camper, we got tired of just going to a campground. Now we can go off grid/boondocking. We spend 90% of our time outside so we didn't need anything big, just a place to lay our head at night and get out of the rain if needed. So to hear it's not working out for you guys. Stay safe
Funny, we were selling and going full time at the start of the year. Quite honestly, it costs the same to keep the house as it does to store what little we planned on keeping for our exit strategy. Plus, we are definitely not fans of the current political climate, we don't trust them at all. I guess the safe landing space works for now. If we find a different property where we can land on in the future, we'll reevaluate that later.
Anyone thinking they can live a house style life in an rv or travel trailer will be disappointed. I have been a truck driver for many years now and can honestly say that a travel trailer feels huge and spacious to me.
You guys are like a well swung hammer. Thank you, again, for hitting the nail on the head. This is very helpful to those pie-eyed dreamers of "the free and good life"..
Bottom line, Living on the road is not for everyone. We've experienced ALL the negatives and everything can be overcome pretty easily. A lot of what you talk about are what I call analysis paralysis. We've experienced Medical Emergencies, Motorhome repairs etc. The whole no places to park has NEVER been a problem for us...I think that's a little overblown, what I will say is that you have to plan ahead. The days of just driving around willy nilly and popping in a place at the last minute will definitely be frustrating. You have to be flexible, this is not a lifestyle if you have rigid expectations. If you can't stand a little inconvenience every now and then... don't even think about being a full time RV'er. If you really want to be a full-timer, you'll make it work. Everybody does this lifestyle a little differently. There's no right or wrong way. In fact, if you think full-time RVing is like the major leagues or something... It isn't. There's no big prize awarded. LOL
My wife and I originally planned to full time RV when we retire in 48 months (8 months after Izzy) but realized we wouldn't be able to downsize that much after recently moving into a smaller home. We are now planning on being in the "most time" RV camp (although our definition of most time is 9 to 10 months). For us, the cost of being "most time" RVers will likely be more than "full time" as the costs to keep our sticks and bricks will exceed savings of not RVing for 2 to 3 months. But, the benefits of having a home base is worth the added costs.
Love the video. I myself agree with you on full time rving. Having home as second base is great. That way you can go rving anytime. And still have a place to come home to when you’re done camping. Thank you Izzy and MJ for this video. See you soon!
Yeah full time rv for 8 years and agree with all of the reasons you state here is why we only go for 4 months per year. And yes you have to plan a year in advance, not fun.
When I see videos like this I hesitate to take the leap in full-time rving. I'm single and tired of paying for somebody else's mortgage not only that, if and when I get my own home I have to pay for 15- 30-year mortgage. Getting the RV seems like the cheaper alternative especially if I'm mostly stationary.
Just stumbled on your video and you are spot on. We have been full-timers for 1.5 years and are actually getting off the road this year. All of your points are correct. We couldn't afford to have the home and the full-time RV life so we "sold-it-all". No regrets and it was an amazing adventure but we are ready to have some stability and privacy again. Great video! Safe travels - Kris and Ryan
We are f/t'ers & we actually loved traveling during the pandemic! Is that bad? IDK. We did Zion NP, Bryce Canyon NP, Flaming Gorge, UT, Grand Tetons (we drove in early am mid week and got a campsite w/ hookups at Gros Ventre!), Glacier NP, all through Idaho, WA...Mt Rainier, the whole Oregon coastline, and continued on down the California coast to Atascadero and then we meandered back towards TX to visit kids etc for the holidays! The Ranger programs and such were closed but you talk about up front parking at all the hotspots and no crowds..It was wonderful! We concur with always having a place to find refuge if and when an emergency pops up, very important!
The only reason you UA-camrs quit is because you head into it with dreams that you will make vids, and tons of money from those vids, making it possible to travel endlessly, See every attraction, and live carefree. As always, thats NEVER the case. I have never seen or met a UA-camr make it long time, rarely over 2 years, yet I have met dozens who have full timed for up to 30 years, having never made a video. Vlogging by the fakes makes full-timing look like rainbows and sunshine, and the truth is, that is not the case, EVER!
If you watched the complete video, you would know that we are not full time and never have been. We had considered it but decided it is not for us, as we love having a home to come back to. But don't you worry your pretty little head, we will be hitting the road "most time" in 2.5 years and will continue making videos for years to come. Have a wonderful weekend. 😃
We are moving back to America after almost 30 years in the United Kingdom. During this time America has changed so much it’s hard for us to decide where we will call home. Our thoughts are somewhere in New England and not too cold like Maine or Vermont. Do we buy our RV first or do we buy our property? This is driving us round the bend as we just can’t decide. We are watching the market for signs of the recession and in some areas house prices are falling up to 50% as both values and rentals are falling due to the unprecedented amount of property being on the market. Large investment companies are literally dumping their portfolios and taking any loss just to be out of the market and this has a roll on effect for the average price of property. I’m told that this could go on for up to 4-5 years. Obviously we would like to take advantage of the cheaper prices. It’s also happening in the RV industry and apparently it’s going to get a lot worse than current prices. This is a real dilemma for us to consider. Any solid ideas or thoughts would be greatly appreciated. The only other possibility is that we buy an RV Park and have both our home and RV based at the same location and take regular vacations. I have cancer but I’m not going to allow this to stop our lives as I still have a lot of things that I want to do whilst I’m on this planet. I’m medically insured anywhere in the world which is great as far as I’m concerned 😎🇬🇧🇺🇸💫
Five years full time. Wish we would of done it years ago. Retired but we took a summer job at Bryce Canyon Pines Hotel an Camp Ground. An horse rides. Safe Travels from Show Me RV Adventures. Clayton&Denise. Yes we sold everything 2017. We now have a half acre in Missouri an have our 369 RL Solitude parked there. We are traveling in a 2000 Shasta 239 Flite 1 slide.
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@@oceanbreeze1397 these clowns never said we were leaving. But thanks for following us. 😉
With the recent passing of my wife, I found an unexpected benefit of full time Rving-The Unknown Future. What I mean is that I have a new purpose in life, to see as much of this great country of ours as possible to honor my wife. In a home, I would be bouncing off the walls in short time. In a motorhome, I have trip planning and trip dreaming (also maintenance-but let not go into that). Where will be my next sunrise be? Where will my sunsets be? America has so much to offer, that we don't often get the chance to see much. And when we do, our hearts and minds are filled with joy. I carry my wife with me in my heart and mind so she can see and enjoy all the things I do. The "sticks and bricks" will come one day, but until then it is the road for me and my wife.
I am so sorry for your loss. :(
So so sorry Ronald. Thanks for sharing and we wish you the best. ❤️
Ronald, I love your post. I'm so sorry for your loss! I truly love your perspective and wish you peace and lots of joy on the road with the spirit of your wife by your side!
Ronald, it brought tears to my eyes. I tried to be brief in my post after yours. You solidified why we are doing, what you are doing. Happy and safe travels for you. Even though maintenance is an ongoing chore, my brother got it right. It is a labor of love, and it will keep me limber.
I'm sorry to hear about your wife. As a single person who is not very social I share your experience of bouncing off the walls at home. In addition, being home alone can bring loneliness, whereas full time RVing you can have new experiences and interact with new people by visiting new places. Going full time three years ago has allowed me to become much more content with myself and life in general.
I can sympathize with Ronald W. My wife passed away a little over 4 years ago. I had just remodeled our small and modest home for her. She only got to enjoy it for about 3 months before she died. I was literally dying inside that home. I have been a minister for over 40 years and had received an invitation to move to Texas from Mississippi and after much prayer, I decided it would be best for me to move. My main problem was I had spent everything thing I had saved trying to keep my Cindy alive and so I was broke and couldn't afford the rent they are charging here. I bought a cheap, old travel trailer that I did some repairs on and I'm living in it behind the church I am assisting at. I don't travel, but this provided me with an inexpensive way to move and have a decent place to live out my years. I plan on upgrading to a fifth wheel when I can and will probably always "full time RV." I really like it and am happy in my home and with all of my new friends and church family.
So sorry for your loss. We thank you for sharing your story. Safe travels. ❤️
I am so very sorry for the loss of your loved one. I'm so happy you have a place behind your church. It sounds wonderful. I'm retired, alone with my little rescue dog. I'm slowly converting my SUV and its roomier and perfect for me. I plan on going full-time but staying very CLOSE to my little church that I cherish. I retired to Texas and there are a ton of places to camp at and I am blessed with so many friends that have lots of land with Ponds and lakes that I could camp for free and enjoy God's wildlife. Beautiful and breathing. God bless the rest of your journey. Thank you for sharing.
@@EndlessRVingI got that he isn't travelling, he is living in his RV behind the church he works for?
Thought about it when we retired, but then our son, who lives 30 minutes away, had two beautiful daughters in quick succession. Then less than a year later, our daughter moved back near here and had a baby girl. Now we're surrounded by our wonderful grandchildren! Really puts things in perspective. The RV is nice for occasional fun trips, but no way we're going to be away from our grand-daughters very long during this time of their lives!
Went full time in our motorhome 18 months ago. We had both been road warriors living in hotels for 27 years, about 50/50 together or on separate trips. Retired early but didn't know where to go (no family or place we called home). Full time RV seemed to be the perfect solution to allow us to travel until we found our retirement spot(s?). Like you, we are more tourists than campers, so it can be expensive. But so far we're enjoying it.
Thank you for your post. We too plan to retire early and travel and want to full time it rving. What RV do you have?
@@quigleymp 2019 Newmar Mountain Aire
Left rving due to amount of people now Rving. Can no longer just get up and go. Sold my RV this month but I believe that the economy is going to head south soon and maybe that will force people to sell and stop RVing. I believe that a lot of the people that are new to RVing will drop out as they didn’t realize the cost, maintenance and now the ever escalating campground costs and crowds. Will get back in once the, hopefully, times will change back to a more normal RVing past.
I'm thinking 2024
I had hoped to be a mostly full timer when I bought my gently used class C a couple of years ago. Health issues, financial issues & more made me realize I would not be traveling as much as I had hoped. I’m a single older gal with 4 small dogs. And I need help with even basic repairs as arthritis is a hinder (could have done a lot more when I was younger); so I have to pay for even minor repairs/adjustments. And safety on the road alone has become a real concern . .
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Full time RVing has never been our plan, for all the reasons you listed and many others also. It is just not for us. The reasons we bought a coach: 1. Take to horse shows so as to have OUR STUFF on site ( all shows have RV parking on site) and not have to drive back and forth from a hotel to the show site. 2. Take to Colts game for tailgating so Lyn can have her OWN toilet as she does not do port-a-pots LOL 3. Weekend camping 3 miles from daughter's lake house to have OUR STUFF and not crowd into her place. 4. Short 3-6 day get aways just to have time together. LOVE having the coach to be able to do the above things but always want a stick/bricks place to come home to.
Awesome share. Thanks Jim as always!
Good video topic. It's a compromised lifestyle and stressful at times. One needs to forgo hobbies, get rid of belongings or put things in storage, live the tiny home life, hidden costs, have to climb in/out of coach, poor insulation, poor noise isolation, etc. And then we see some full timers try to duplicate home life via purchased RV resorts with casitas, hardscape, etc. Full timing is a romantic idea that doesn't make much sense. There's no place like home.
I leave in 4 years. It’s irrelevant if this or that is full. We’re leaving, not doing this job anymore. Now we won’t have a house but have a place or two we can retreat to if needed. We’re going FT and I’ll be 54 so we’re guessing being gone 7-10 years, that’s a guess totally. Life happens so we will see. We will be back occasionally for family but after all my years I’m not going to die a paramedic in this county without seeing everything I possibly can. I’ve spent too much time and energy “serving” now I’m gonna self serve before I die. ✌🏼
I am with you on this one. I really never wanted to be full time but love to travel. Some times one week, some times two weeks. The longest we have been from home as far as traveling was 30 day. After that trip I was ready to see home for sure. Now that both of use are retired we don't have to do those rush, rush trips and can just take our time.
Many good points brought up for those thinking about full time RV living and a good way to prepare before taking the plunge. Personally, I have just entered my second year as a full time RV’er. Having medical that covers nationwide is great. If one wants to pick up every couple of days and go places, it can get pricey real fast, but one can find reasonable rates if you are willing to go with a monthly rate rather than weekly or daily. And always have a plan B. For myself, my daughter and son-in-law have a pad on their property that I utilize as needed as well as a spare bed in case my rig needs to go for service. I also have family property where I’ll be putting an off grid site next to my brother. In any case, the RV lifestyle is a great experience and worth every minute.
How do you get medical that covers nationwide? Thank you
What really pushed us out of full time RVing was two main issues. First, the difficulty (and cost) of getting reservations with all the new RVs on the road. The second reason was the increased frequency of very violent weather. A tornado hit a few miles away from us when we were in Alabama. It destroyed several houses, and it was very sobering to contemplate what it would have done to an RV.
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These are the same reasons that I have decided to not go full-time. We full-timed about 17 years ago but the geoengineered we@ather modific@ation program has brought the weather to dangerous extremes. The high winds are terrifying enough in a home let alone in an aluminum can!
We moved to Ecuador instead. The cost of living is even cheaper than full time RVing, and there’s no exposure to large bills like rebuilding a transmission or putting tires on a Class A. Plus, watching whales from your balcony is pretty awesome!
In my area, we had two hail storms within the last two weeks. That is unheard of! There is a wonderful campground about 10 miles away from us that is full all summer and while we were getting hit with damaging winds that took down huge trees, and hail stones, I thought of those folks in that camper and how terrifying the wind and hail must have been for them.
@@rvdareyet7201 That sounds beautiful but I can tell you that the severe weather is everywhere because it is being engineered.
44 months until retirement from LE and plan to go full time or at least give it a try!
Good luck!!
Recently retired, we cashed out an IRA, bought a shuttle bus and converted it ourselves. Quite frankly we are shocked how nice it turned out. Then reality sunk in. Suddenly living in it full-time was not so appealing for all the reasons you listed. When the spirit moves us, we load it up, wander a few days and then come home. Best of both worlds.
Not everyone can be a homeowner especially in this economy so I think if someone wants to branch out and do the full-time RV thing for a year or two to save money or a little longer than it’s probably a great idea, there’s risk in everything and not everybody’s going to be as adventuresome as others. However I believe it’s more about your mindset than anything else. Obviously if you have health problems and circumstances that don’t allow it then that’s a reasonable reason not to do it. But I think if it’s in your heart and you want to do it and you pray on it you should go for it. You can always come back to a sticks and bricks dwelling. You get one life and you never know how you like it unless you try it! Be smart and prepare.
I’ve been watching since bf COVID, I really wanted to do this…. 65 y.o.widow, I be changed my mind.. to me safety, and health issues.. everything you said is correct….
Interesting that you mentioned you like your hookups over going out and boondocking. I'm assuming the most important hookup you would "require" is electric power. The others such as waste disposal can always be taken care of periodically, so I don't assume that is a necessity as far as you are concerned. My thinking as a full-time Rver is that electricity available all the time is important, and I make sure I have the power to run our electrical items. With solar panels and a generator, that's pretty much taken care of. Granted, creating enough energy to run the AC is pretty difficult, but some people actually even are able to produce that much energy. We solve the AC problem by being nomadic. When winter hits, we are in southern Arizona where the RV heater is more than sufficient to keep your rig warm and toasty. When summer hits we find our way to mountain tops where it is very cool. No AC needed.....So just a few thoughts I had on your video. :)
After five years full time on the road with my trailer and my dog, I love it more every year. I even wrote a book titled: "The Safe, Solo RV Nomad: Enjoy the Nomadic Lifestyle Without Any Fear." You made 8 good points as to why this lifestyle won't work for you. I haven't had those issues to the extent you have. The biggest benefit I get is the ability to follow the good weather and stay away from hurricanes, tornadoes, heat waves, and snowstorms. I think this will be an increasing concern as the full effects of climate change are revealed. I feel safer than someone in a stationary home who can't escape these dangers.
EXACTLY! Being able to get up and go when bad weather is headed in is one reason why I'm eyeing a Class B soon. I can't wait, but I have to wait lol. Hopefully I will be on the road this winter lol
Agreed I saw solutions to most of their problems but over all this just isn’t the life for them
A home in a good part of the country could avoid all those problems, but a trailer is still going to have a ton of unpredictable things happen to it that is worse than weather.
I think the internet influences too many weak minded people into doing things they regret later. Fads, challenges, cancelling, tribalism. Vanlife, RVing, visions of UA-cam grandeur all seen to romance people into things that are really not a good fit.
Like dating the wrong person....but their soooo cute....
One has to know themselves well to avoid wasting time and money on follies.
We are rehabbing a 30 acre property. Near a midsized town. We are looking for a few other RV people on the property for security in our blind spots and so I can take trips. Without worrying about the property being vandalised or care of the plants and animals.
My wife and I are selling everything and going full time in a month ,bought a 2017 phaeton with the sale of are home!have never been so glad to get rid of something I thought was a dream! So much maintenance and taxes all I did was work.we are planning on a small piece of property some day but for now I'm done with houses !same house every were i go different yard i don't have to mow !!!
79 years old and have not been to a quack in 20 years. I never listen to anyone who only profits if I am sick. I only stay at parks with large spaces and are at the end of the end of the road. My trailer is better than any apartment or condo. I have everything I need to fix both my truck and my trailer on board. Even a welder. RV living is the cheapest way for me to live. I domicile in South Dakota the best state not to live in. My biggest single expense is Federal Income Tax. They even tax Social Security. BOOOOO. From the start of the Beer Flu (Karma for putting fruit in beer)12 y I had no trouble whatsoever with sites in Parks. Of course, I was in the real USA. 12 years on the road and it is total freedom. Family. Best I can say is when they get together it is the Family Rebellion.
This pandemic has introduced us to enjoy the outdoors. Since I can work anywhere now, we cash in our huge home and move out of the city into a 1,100 sq ft barndominium that fits our 25 ft RV and our small pick-up inside. I still like the idea of having home base but not worry about it when we’re away for months since it’s a low maintenance home. There is a freedom when you spend less in life and focus more on things that matters. It reduces those fears in your life.
Less is More
My 61 years has taught me that having balance in life is a nice way to live. We plan to RV in the "less-busy" summer months and hang by our pool at our small FL home in July and August. Not for everyone, but Nice balance for us.
My favorite comment...Friends and family!! I disagree, we love the fact that we are small so they won't stay as long...or not visit at all😂😂😂 We are Full Time and LOVE it. Just celebrated our 1 year Full Time anniversary in April 11th ! ❤
We know you love the full time life and we love that. 😍
I agree with all your reasons. We enjoy spending several months a year in our motorhome, but at a certain point I want to "go home." Two years ago we downsized from a 4 bedroom house to a 2 bedroom/2 bath condo. Our motorhome showed us that we didn't need 2300 square feet to be happy, so for that lesson we're grateful to the RV. I think about the folks that sell their home, buy an RV and some years hence decide it's time to get off the road. Another reason that we decided against full time RVing: If you're out of the real estate market for several years, it will be much more expensive to get back in. I like the balance we now have being "part-time" RVers.
Great point on the real estate market! Can you imagine having sold your home as recent as only a couple of years ago? We almost did. So glad we didn’t. Home prices have been skyrocketing across the country.
I agree with your reasoning. I like to call us Any-Timers since we are now both retired. My husband would sell it all but I like having our home base. To me it is the best of both worlds.
buy a piece of land park your RV full time build a car port over it. living the dream still.
I think full time RVing became a fad, partly because of utube.
I lost my wife in January. An R.N of 22 years . We both have bad health and I'm disabled renting a room from a church on very limited income. I'll be forced to live in my vehicle ( which needs work) very shortly with my dog.. I have no choice..... I'm just trying to stay alive.... Enjoy each moment with each other like it's your last.....I'm so Greatful I did.... I just don't know what to do now.....God Bless
Best of luck sir
Still full-time and I haven't had ANY issues getting a spot. I think it must be west coast because on the east coast from CT down to TX and back we haven't had an issue. In fact we were often the only people in the campgrounds Mon - Fri.
Nope not out West either. We've been full timing all over the west for the last 9 months and just booked the remainder of this year. We haven't had any trouble booking anywhere we want to go from Oregon to Texas. I think maybe state parks are hard to get into on the weekends with lots of part timers, but we don't stay there because our rig is too big for most of them.
We love our home and will never sell it , however we love RVing as much as possible but not full time. We love the adventurous part of RVng. We totally agree that it’s critical for us to have a home base. Great video, see you two again soon. Take care.
Thanks for sharing Jeffrey. :)
Us as well.
Sticks and bricks and medical ticks💁🏻♀️
After moving 17 times in my life (Navy wife, Navy daughter and 3 civilian moves) I like my roots!
Hubby has a medical issue that needs a special doctor office shot every 4-5 weeks. We need to be near home for that alone.
We too love the travel, though we love our home base too❤️
I LOVE RVing and also LOVE my home and will never sell it. I like the flexibility of both styles of living. Plus I find my family and friends tend to meet me at locations they’ve always wanted to visit.
Us as well!
Thank you for being so honest. I've never saw the appeal in living an RV full-time and I see these videos of families with 5 or 6 kids crammed into an RV full-time and I think they must be crazy! We loved to go on RV trips, but then my husband had an accident and his mobility issues made made it difficult hooking up at the campgrounds, so we ended up having to sell our RV. I do miss it though.
I would never give up a home base. It's easy to leave for any amount of time, only to have the option of returning home. Not the case when you're full timing. You're boxed in...
Great people with sharing your thoughts and adventurers. Can I sound like a contrarion. Dreams should not be held back by fear. You had all what ifs. What if health? What if I dont have "my space". What if a tree falls on the rv. What if it depreciates. What if campground is full. What if what if. That if is a fear based thought. What if your dream was bigger than all those what ifs. Maybe your dream is just different than you were thinking.
You both are an awesome family. So I dont say this to be a troll. Just be clear on your dream and dont "what if" You deserve to live your dream.
Great point Jeff!! But this is not based on fear. It’s based on what we actually prefer. Izzy and I have never been held back by fear with anything. Our dream is to have a nice house to come back to and be on the road many months out of the year. That’s our plan. :) Thanks as always for sharing!
I started full time RV’ing on Oct 2021. Nov. 28th I had my Class C home smashed up by a semi-truck (see my channel for the video(s)).
It was not drivable. I spent a month in a hotel, then decided to go into an apt (repair time was unknown).
I tried selling the RV as it was being repaired, but I owe more than it’s worth.
So once it was repaired, I knew I couldn’t afford an RV and apt.
So I went back to full time RV’ing. Maybe in the months or years ahead I can sell it. This is because all your points are valid ones!
Y'all keep it so real. Telling like it is. We RV'ed from March last year until early June. Our Jayco whitehawk TT caught fire while driving in Colorado and yes was a total loss. That cut our trip short and was very devastating and hard to recover from but we were not having as much fun as we thought we would for most of the reasons you stated. Cost of a site and crowds, traveling from one reservation to the next, if you had said reservation and you couldn't be spontaneous and extend your stay, veer of course or just change plans. Even reservations on a Military base could be a problem. Now add fuel costs. So we have not replaced our TT and don't plan to this year. Let the economy settle down, if possible and the price of RV's become realistic. Until then gonna enjoy our slice odf Heaven here in Florida. Thanks for your insight and keeping it real.
I enjoy Snow Birding. Leave in the Fall come back to do my taxes in the spring. So then camp weekends near the Beach 🏖 and enjoy my home.
Enjoy!
Several years ago it was cheaper to rv because of cost for hotels, now it cost more in some spot to rv then to stay at a hotel or even a resort. It's much easier to find a hotel room then an rv spot, and no dumping. Shower ever day, etc. Much cheaper on gas to drive a vehicle especially now. Just some thoughts
Great video
Sleeping in hotel is gross. They don’t change the blankets, bedspreads or pillows. Unfortunately sheets and pillowcases don’t protect. RV is the only way to go ......
@Tina Cathey That is what we are considering as well. How many hotel stays can you have for the cost of an RV? That is one of our questions. And also, you can usually get a hotel somewhere, now that is not the same for campgrounds.
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Several of the campgrounds are offering those tiny homes or cabins. You still need reservations but still get the campground feel.
Definitely Medical is important. We are lucky in that aspect because we're retired military and the Advancement in technology are making it easier for VA Dr.s and medical facilities and computer systems and programs and data bases to interface and talk to each other.
The space is a valid concern. Sometimes you just want to stretch out. That's why we think it's important to have that home base that you can Always come back to at least 1-3 months a yr. if necessary.
Prices are going up, no doubt. There is a reason folks get Travel trailers, or 5th wheels or class B's or Class C's. It's supposed to be proportional to what you can afford. Unless you are ready to "lose" some money Class A RVing IS NOT FOR YOU. We did not get into Class A Rv'ing thinking we are going to save money. We figured Hey:" we can Either spend $15000 a yr in property taxes or buy a Class A and shift the 15K a yr toward the Class A for maintenance and Gas and some of the campground expenses. So far it's working out GREAT.
YES YES YES, an RV is a DEPRECIATING Asset. Before getting into this LIFESTYLE doing ones RESEARCH is a MUST. Do not go into RVing on a Whim. You will be disappointed.
The Biggest Factor/Issue for us is UNPREDICTABILITY. One used to be able to PREDICT, generally, The Weather patterns. NOW there's been so much "Climate change" that a person has to be afraid to go RV'ing. There used to be a Tornado season now it's practically all year long and sporadic. There used to be a Hurricane season now it's practically all year long and sporadic. The N.E. Coast used to be pretty safe, Now NYC, where I grew up even gets hit by Hurricanes; and the East cost EVERY yr has some kind of catastrophic event. Around the country places are flooding that never flooded before or haven't done so in over 400 yrs. One literally has to be afraid to leave the house. That's the ONLY reason we'd ask ourselves: "Is it worth it having an RV?"
Thanks for sharing..I've had these questions.. we're going to possibly be getting one..but maybe not.. we'll see. Grateful.
What's funny is I recognized the clip of the Beachcomber Campground in S. Jersey..camped there 15 years ago with our 42' Monaco Signature.
Ahhh, the count down.
Mine started when I was 55. When I was widowed. Because Social Security Survivors Benefits don't start until you're 60, unless you're disabled, then it starts at 50. Incidentally, the disability hoop jumping torture should be against the Geneva Convention. I learned more about Social Security than I ever wanted to. At least, as a Survivor.
I spent those 5 years obsessing about the nomadic style.
Got myself a skoolie to convert (because I do have some history with structural design, and Dad was a wrecker driver...).
Then... well... Mom needs a care giver.
So now I have a tent with a roll cage and a drive train that sits. 🙄😕
I'm figuring this bout of rough times will sink the fad, and eventually things will even out.
Meanwhile, I now have reason to hang on to this old shed of Mom's until April 8, 2024. Smack dab in the middle of that Eclipse. Might have to figure out where to put hookups and pads...
I have been Rving for over 10 yrs. 10 years ago RV parks we're affordable now it is out of reach for most people and most senior citizens can not afford it with there social security. Just like in Florida used to be $600.00 to $800 a month now they want $3,000 to $4,000 a month to stay in RV park. I am calling it quits to.
I own a 1986 Champion LaSalle motor home. It's 24' feet long Class A rig. It has a Chevy P chassis with a 454ci engine, and heavy duty suspension. I thought of the possibility of purchasing a trailer to pull, the motor home I own is small enough to easily drive around. I have a wife and 1 child, who's old enough to do whatever he wants, and living in an R.V. would probably drive him insane. The longest time I could spend in it, and this was by myself, was 20 days. I have traveled all over and thru New England to Lake George, N.Y., down to the Outer Banks, North Carolina, and loved it. For me, I could never imagine living in one of these things full time unless you had a small house somewhere, fully hooked up, to call "home". I have many medical problems. I am in intractable pain. I do all the maintenance on my motor home. I have a huge barn with a machine shop in it. I have owned my home since for 23 years, and will probably die here. That would be fine by me. I have a very flat property in a small New England town, on the side of a hill, with trees all over the place, and lots of wildlife. I do love taking extended day trips in the motor home. Coming back home I am not exhausted, I am refreshed. I am the 2nd owner on my Champion LaSalle. It has only 40K miles on it. I put 28K miles on it. My motor home is rated to town up to 10K lbs. It is a small beast of a machine, and when 2 Tornadoes destroyed the roof of my home, the motor home was my "lifeboat". My health would prevent me from every trying to go full time, or even a month long trip. I must say that when I use my motor home, I enjoy it thoroughly though. I got a crazy cheap deal on it, and was offered almost what I paid for it last year for just the drive train. You can have crazy fun with these things without living in it permanently. Cooking a full 3 course meal at the end of spending the full day at Scarborough Beach in Rhode Island, and see all those people trudge their way back to their cars, sun burnt, exhausted, while we were having a quite different experience. I have a LCD Projector and can watch movies on the side at 200" inches at some very nice campgrounds I have found. There's a great plus to owning a motor home, I don't think I could ever own a trailer, as I don't want to own the kind of vehicle necessary to pull it. Your video hit everything right on the head. If you use a nice sized Class "A" as a recreational vehicle, you can tow your bikes, car, boat, jet skis, etc., behind it, and have a fantastically better than hotel room trip. Full time living though, not at this stage of my life, not even when I purchased it back in 1993, when I purchased it. I have too many people that ask me if I will sell it. So many that I may be putting a small "Not for Sale" sticker on it. Great video. Very truthful and realistic. People would do well to heed your advice, though for some people, it may be just what they need, but no matter who you are, your health will nail you to some area where you need to stay, I have some of the best doctors. Save your money for that day when either the engine blows, and it isn't worth fixing, or you need to get a house or apartment. Living in a R.V., well, the numbers really just don't add up. Used for the experience they can give you is better than spending $70K bucks on a hopped up car that your not allowed to drive fast. I used my motorcycles for that. :)
My wife and I are truck drivers. We are almost done paying off an 84 28 ft motorhome. At 62 and in good health I plan to retire in a few more years. We don't have a house. We live in our semi. We plan to boondock to save money when the time comes. With the cost of rent, mortgage, property taxes, utilities, electricity etc. we feel it's the best choice. We have backup. A place to stay. We can go anywhere at anytime. I hope we're making the right decision. We can also visit our relatives around the country. Maybe moochdock for a few days. It's all about survivability. We see rvs in people yards all over the country. The economy will hopefully get better. Definitely some points to ponder though. It should work out for us.
We were full timers for three years 2009 - 2012 and loved it apart from the breakdowns . Gave up due to health reasons . Now like you we have a nice property with elbow room . No visible people. But have to go back to RVing , long distance but part of the time . New Renegade Verona LE 40 on order . Wish us luck.
Although fun to fantasize about. Full-time RVing would be a mistake for us.
#1 would be access to medical care.
#2 Our paid-for home and land are not just security for my wife and me. But my entire family also.
No matter what happens we have a place to go.
Our view of RVing is the freedom to visit and see the country at our own pace.
May I comment?
Your type of RVing, as is the case with many, many others, is an attempt to bring all the comforts of home with you on the road but in a much smaller space. Yeah, I can see why that might not work out over the long haul.
So you're on vacation, but your not, you're just mobile with a lot of extra stress - which surprisingly didn't make your list.
Its a mistake to think of adventure and travel, be it by plane, train, ship, bus, bike, truck, auto or RV, as an asset that must appreciate. Fun and entertainment is an expense but, it's also priceless and will pay dividends the rest of your life.
When I was going up - and I'm a Boomer so this is pre-Truman Show - I wondered how do I know I'm not living under some big glass dome; what's out there?
I also learned about the same time, most people are born, live, and die within a 25 mile radius. How sad. Friend and family connections live in the heart and mind, not the five senses.
As you expect assets to grow in value - the price someone will buy it from you - so you should expect prices of expenses to rise. Inflation is the way of this world. So long as people continue to make future consumers, demand and prices will increase. No surprise there.
Crowds: see inflation.
Medical, this is going to sound harsh and insensitive: if you think of yourself as confined to the classical wheelchair for the rest of your life, you will be and that 25 mile radius I mentioned earlier, will be more like 2-1/2 .
On the whole though, and except for missing the increased stress level of being mobile, I completely agree, there's no place like home and that's why I have my cake and eat it too; because I'm a Boomer and I can
So we sold our house in December and have been full time ever since and one thing I found is I am CONSTANTLY SICK. I have a compromised immune system and being somewhere new all the time I am always picking up flu / cold bugs. I am also finding it hard to stay motivated. For some reason I always have this feeling of constantly waiting, for what? I don’t know. . Now I have to go for a lumpectomy in June and recovery in the motorhome should be interesting …. I keep finding myself thinking about a cabin in the woods. The gas prices have gone insane. It’s making travelling more stressful than enjoyable at this point. Inflation is just to high. It’s hard to keep moving everyday when fuel is double the cost it should be and when everywhere is gouging. One thing we are also finding is the amount of nasty toilet waste paper and pee jugs left behind. And garbage all over. It seems a lot of people don’t respect where they sleep and leave it gross.
Been considering full time. Been caring for elderly M-I-L and she has recently passed. More loose ends to tie up. I'm hoping we can catch someone wanting out and saving $$$ and boondocking as a normal mode of operating. Your vid is food for thought.
So you guys weren't built for true off grid living is what this video is saying. These are YOUR personal preferences. Some of us can deal with any of this. In fact, I feel like I just listened to a couple of snowflakes ❄️ 💯
I run an RV Park a d I can vouch that these points at 100% correct. Fulltime Raving isn't for everyone. Being flexible is huge also.
So I have been considering getting an rv and earlier this week I went around town to look at the camp sites and what rv's people were using. I live in a vacation town that doubles its population each summer from temporary residents. I was struck by how tightly packed the "camp" grounds were and how much they resembled trailer parks. It honestly made me think boondocking would be the only way to have a good time with an rv because being packed in like sardines kind of defeats the purpose of the rv life from where I am sitting.
After my son's time in the Hopkin's ICU, I have come to realize., you should always live within a half hour of a major medical center. We have one if the top 3 in the world.
Hi Mj and Izzy! This is an awesome video! Thank you for sharing your plans and opinions on this topic. I retired from the army in 2013, and did a career change that I am still working in. We are really close to getting our house paid off. Our plan is to work for maybe 5 more years to finish the house mortgage and refill the bank account. After that, we will plan to do 1-2 month trips to focus on a specific part of the country, then return to our home for 1 + months. We live in a national park-like area, so it is really great to be here. Also, like your comments, the pandemic highlighted the benefit of having a home base.
Safe travels!
Thanks for sharing Alan. Sounds like a great plan!
Hi MJ and Izzy.
Thanks for another great video. I've been retired for 4 years, been rving most of my adult life. No plans to go full time as we love our beautiful home in So Cal. We try and get out every month, usually for a week or longer. We have trips planned 10 months for this year. It works for us, great to get away most every month, but love coming home to the sanctuary of our home and backyard.
Take care, stay safe, and God Bless our Thin Blue Line Family!!
@@davidhidalgo1331 thanks David! 🙌
The joy and wonder definitely have to our do the negatives. Presently cruising the Caribbean on a sloop for three years and every few weeks change countries. Amazing lifestyle!
If you are in a good financial situation where you own property or can afford to buy after having had your fun on the road....great for you, God bless and enjoy . If you are, like me, in a situation where I can't afford to buy property and with rents going through the stratosphere, it's a huge risk getting trapped in paying rent when you're on a fixed income. My skoolie ensures that I will have shelter at least, without having to worry if I can make rent next month.
Just trying to find a spot to hookup sounds like the biggest headache, god even for a week trip! Seriously I will book an airbnb and I won’t have to touch a gross sewer hose!
This is not going to be a popular comment but personally I think that RVing, especially full time, is nothing more than a series of disasters just waiting to happen.
It's probably something that most people will realize, when it is too late that it was a big fantasy to travel but the hardships and suffering is no way near the reward.
But people love fantasies so many will fall for the trap!
Rent is getting so expensive and I thought buying an rv would be better cheaper and we'd at least own something..but maybe this isn't the most affordable option.
I traveled 2005-2009 and moved from S CA to NE OH. So glad I enjoyed it while I could. It was a dream that I experienced then that I'm not in condition to want to do now. I now enjoy being a home body. 😊💖👍
Interesting points. Being Canadian medical costs are not much of a concern as we take care of each other more here when it comes to that and I have never had a medical bill in spite of a few operations. What would worry me is selling the house and not being able to afford how much it would cost in 10 or 15 years if i wanted to move back into a stationary home. My camper is big enough to live in but the price of diesel in Canada is just stupid based on the current price of oil and I can see it only getting worse as they try to drive us away from anything that burns fuel. Repair costs on the road or breakdowns can also be quite expensive and it can be hard to find a good mechanic who can work on a large coach. I think it would be fun to travel a lot but for now nothing is quite like home.
No full time for us. Our Children and grandchildren all live in the same city with us. After a few weeks we get home sick for our Grandchildren. So a few weeks at a time is enough for us.
Home base in retirement is not what it’s cracked up to be! I will be buying a Van when all of these Rvers blackout of their B van at 30 percent off or more.
fulltime is not convenient we tried for 2 yrs went around the country we decided to build a small house in NV 1 hr west of Las Vegas , LV has good health providers and intertainment .. we are not quiting rving we been in the lifestyle since 1999
Every one should have a base home. I love my small house . I will get a small trailer for Vacation and the weekends . Everything paid off .
Most insurance will pay your hotel or Airbnb (even for dogs) and food until you are back in your RV or get a new one up to 30 days or an agreed limit.
You don't have a permanent address it becomes very difficult to get a bank to open a checking or savings account.
My wife and I traded our tag along camper for a truck camper, we got tired of just going to a campground. Now we can go off grid/boondocking. We spend 90% of our time outside so we didn't need anything big, just a place to lay our head at night and get out of the rain if needed.
So to hear it's not working out for you guys. Stay safe
I like watching RV channels. But it doesn’t appeal to me at all. And all of these reasons are valid.
I live in a RV fifth wheel on my property full time for 6 years.
I use a class b to take trips, a weekend to a month.
Funny, we were selling and going full time at the start of the year. Quite honestly, it costs the same to keep the house as it does to store what little we planned on keeping for our exit strategy. Plus, we are definitely not fans of the current political climate, we don't trust them at all. I guess the safe landing space works for now. If we find a different property where we can land on in the future, we'll reevaluate that later.
#4 & #5 are the big ones for me....
Anyone thinking they can live a house style life in an rv or travel trailer will be disappointed. I have been a truck driver for many years now and can honestly say that a travel trailer feels huge and spacious to me.
You guys are like a well swung hammer. Thank you, again, for hitting the nail on the head. This is very helpful to those pie-eyed dreamers of "the free and good life"..
Bottom line, Living on the road is not for everyone. We've experienced ALL the negatives and everything can be overcome pretty easily. A lot of what you talk about are what I call analysis paralysis. We've experienced Medical Emergencies, Motorhome repairs etc.
The whole no places to park has NEVER been a problem for us...I think that's a little overblown, what I will say is that you have to plan ahead.
The days of just driving around willy nilly and popping in a place at the last minute will definitely be frustrating.
You have to be flexible, this is not a lifestyle if you have rigid expectations. If you can't stand a little inconvenience every now and then... don't even think about being a full time RV'er.
If you really want to be a full-timer, you'll make it work.
Everybody does this lifestyle a little differently. There's no right or wrong way. In fact, if you think full-time RVing is like the major leagues or something... It isn't. There's no big prize awarded. LOL
Thanks for sharing
Medical and grandkids are the reasons full time isn’t for me. However I might want to be a snowbird
Full timing sounds good at first, but little things like a having a good shower without a hassle make me reject the idea.
number one it’s nearly impossible to be a prepped when food will become too expensive or scarce, right now that is a huge issue
My wife and I originally planned to full time RV when we retire in 48 months (8 months after Izzy) but realized we wouldn't be able to downsize that much after recently moving into a smaller home. We are now planning on being in the "most time" RV camp (although our definition of most time is 9 to 10 months). For us, the cost of being "most time" RVers will likely be more than "full time" as the costs to keep our sticks and bricks will exceed savings of not RVing for 2 to 3 months. But, the benefits of having a home base is worth the added costs.
The cheapest way to live is to buy cheap land, and build a tiny home on top of it. That really is the easiest
It is true your RV will depreciate. And I would not consider it a great financial investment. But what you are investing in is a lifetime of memories
Love the video. I myself agree with you on full time rving. Having home as second base is great. That way you can go rving anytime. And still have a place to come home to when you’re done camping. Thank you Izzy and MJ for this video. See you soon!
I love to travel but i have to have a homebase. Small cabin, nothing fancy but it's home.
I understand a lot of people live the RV lifestyle out of necessity. I like having a home to go to after two or three weeks on the road.
Yeah full time rv for 8 years and agree with all of the reasons you state here is why we only go for 4 months per year. And yes you have to plan a year in advance, not fun.
When I see videos like this I hesitate to take the leap in full-time rving. I'm single and tired of paying for somebody else's mortgage not only that, if and when I get my own home I have to pay for 15- 30-year mortgage. Getting the RV seems like the cheaper alternative especially if I'm mostly stationary.
I have a home base 1.5 hours to Yellowstone. There is no need to be full time. I also live and travel overseas to be full time.
I'm a full time nomad and have a a trailerI live-in 6 months and 6mmonths in my van. It works for me.
Just stumbled on your video and you are spot on. We have been full-timers for 1.5 years and are actually getting off the road this year. All of your points are correct. We couldn't afford to have the home and the full-time RV life so we "sold-it-all". No regrets and it was an amazing adventure but we are ready to have some stability and privacy again. Great video! Safe travels - Kris and Ryan
We are f/t'ers & we actually loved traveling during the pandemic! Is that bad? IDK. We did Zion NP, Bryce Canyon NP, Flaming Gorge, UT, Grand Tetons (we drove in early am mid week and got a campsite w/ hookups at Gros Ventre!), Glacier NP, all through Idaho, WA...Mt Rainier, the whole Oregon coastline, and continued on down the California coast to Atascadero and then we meandered back towards TX to visit kids etc for the holidays! The Ranger programs and such were closed but you talk about up front parking at all the hotspots and no crowds..It was wonderful! We concur with always having a place to find refuge if and when an emergency pops up, very important!
Sounds like a blast. Glad you made the best of the pandemic!
The only reason you UA-camrs quit is because you head into it with dreams that you will make vids, and tons of money from those vids, making it possible to travel endlessly, See every attraction, and live carefree. As always, thats NEVER the case. I have never seen or met a UA-camr make it long time, rarely over 2 years, yet I have met dozens who have full timed for up to 30 years, having never made a video. Vlogging by the fakes makes full-timing look like rainbows and sunshine, and the truth is, that is not the case, EVER!
If you watched the complete video, you would know that we are not full time and never have been. We had considered it but decided it is not for us, as we love having a home to come back to. But don't you worry your pretty little head, we will be hitting the road "most time" in 2.5 years and will continue making videos for years to come. Have a wonderful weekend. 😃
brother retirement is real good !!! go first responders !!!!
You guys are an awesome couple! Good advice. #1776 🇺🇸
One problem is the month is getting over priced every thing rv related.
We are moving back to America after almost 30 years in the United Kingdom. During this time America has changed so much it’s hard for us to decide where we will call home. Our thoughts are somewhere in New England and not too cold like Maine or Vermont.
Do we buy our RV first or do we buy our property? This is driving us round the bend as we just can’t decide. We are watching the market for signs of the recession and in some areas house prices are falling up to 50% as both values and rentals are falling due to the unprecedented amount of property being on the market. Large investment companies are literally dumping their portfolios and taking any loss just to be out of the market and this has a roll on effect for the average price of property. I’m told that this could go on for up to 4-5 years. Obviously we would like to take advantage of the cheaper prices. It’s also happening in the RV industry and apparently it’s going to get a lot worse than current prices. This is a real dilemma for us to consider.
Any solid ideas or thoughts would be greatly appreciated. The only other possibility is that we buy an RV Park and have both our home and RV based at the same location and take regular vacations.
I have cancer but I’m not going to allow this to stop our lives as I still have a lot of things that I want to do whilst I’m on this planet. I’m medically insured anywhere in the world which is great as far as I’m concerned 😎🇬🇧🇺🇸💫
Real estate has real monetary value over time, RV’s do not. With that said it’s a personal decision. Good luck on your choice
Five years full time. Wish we would of done it years ago. Retired but we took a summer job at Bryce Canyon Pines Hotel an Camp Ground. An horse rides. Safe Travels from Show Me RV Adventures. Clayton&Denise. Yes we sold everything 2017. We now have a half acre in Missouri an have our 369 RL Solitude parked there. We are traveling in a 2000 Shasta 239 Flite 1 slide.
There is tons of Dispersed camping in the west. 4 months Boondocking