We have gone from full time, to stationary, to now back on the road. There are things we like about both. Whatever you choose to do we hope you have fun redesigning your life.
For 10 years I have been dreaming of retiring and hitting the road full time. My wife was warming up to the idea (with the right rig of course). But now when I run the numbers it's just not as economical as it used to be. RV Park rents are skyrocketing, boondocking areas are full, BLM is raising prices for LTVAs, and there is more competition for available camping spots. Not to mention the prices of RVs these days. I thing UA-cam vloggers oversold the RV full-time dream and now EVERYONE wants to do it. We have given up the full time dream and will now content ourselves with being part-timers.
It is definitely a different world out there than it was just a few years ago. Anyone buying into a lifestyle based on UA-camrs is going to fail - period.
To give a different perspective. My girlfriend and I (both retired) like to spend 2 (3 or 4 week) road trips each year to see the country. We don't own a home, we rent an apt in the Greater Baltimore Md area,...so we just lock up the apt and start our journey. We always rent a car,...and stay at highly rated/mid-priced hotels along the way. This seems to work for us,....as about the time we are getting tired of traveling we just head back home,....walk back into the apt, and go back to our regular life.
We have given serious thought to renting vs owning again. There is serious value in picking up a phone to have someone fix a problem than to have the burden fall completely on you - great point!
Well I had a entrance and an exit plan. Love the RVontheGO life and am enjoying this time. But! I am a realist. I’m a mom grandma and a home body. I have exit plans that include: renting a cabin in the mountains on the outskirts of a park with water. You could store your rv there also. I miss neighbors. Lunches with friends. Familiarity. There were some really fun parks that had reasonable priced manufactured homes within the community. It was affordable and again I can store my rv there. I even have considered a destination rv and having it placed in the park I want to live. If I want to move it is an option to have it moved. Good luck thanks for the honesty and help. Love to you both. Be grateful you had the courage to follow through with your dream and exit unscathed. It’s a harsh world. No accidents illness or injury. I will miss you both❤️
Listen guys, get a perminent residence and take the RV somewhere within 1 hour away from it like a national forest or state park. Dont travel out of state, stay close to home. Less wear and tear on the RV, you have the comfort of being close to home, can even make trips back home and back to the RV if its a pull behind. So much less hassle to do it that way vs travelling everywhere trying to find spots. Close to home you can scout locations easier before hand.
We did that for years in NH - the only problem with that is we get bored easily of being in the same spots , we totally understand what you are saying though!
I traveled full time for 5 1/2 years. Then i bought a piece of land for a home base to park my camper. It's 1,000 miles from my kids. The next year I bought a small house 1,000 miles south of the land. The house is 1,500 miles from my kids. I feel like I have the best of both worlds. I travel to see the kids 2 times a year by way of the land in the north. Winter at the house in the south. Travel east to see the family. About 2 months at each place. I am happy with this setup. I find that i still need to travel, not ready to stay still to long.
My wife and I have been rving since the early 80s. Full timed for 2 years . Best of both worlds . We have a home base and travel 3 to 6 months out of the year . Do what works for you.
Our plan is to have a place to call home in a retirement park. It isn't that expensive and when we need a change of pace from being on the road, we can go "home". We think that will work AWESOME. Just something to think about We think we will have the best of both worlds.
Good one guys. jmo The problem that I would be concerned with is the unforeseen . Getting old, needing more doc appts, health issues in general. I believe everyone needs a home base if they are able.
As someone who's been on the road for the last 15 years as a trucker, I can tell you, I absolutely love when I get back to my home. I realize it's not the same thing as RVing, but Im certain you guys have experienced many of the same problems as far as bad weather, construction, heavy traffic, crazy drivers, breakdowns, etc. There's days I don't mind it and there's days I despise it. It's not for everyone and I applaud your courage to be honest. I think people will support you no matter what decision you make. I know I will.
My wife and I just sold our house last month and are sitting at Pirateland until April, then heading to upstate NY for the summer- would definitely miss your content but you two ultimately need to do what is best for you two, all the best in whatever you decide.
My husband is retiring early in January. We are planning to travel a month or two and then come back home to Washington state. July-September are absolutely beautiful in the NW. It's warm and barely any humidity. We want to travel east in spring or fall. We have been learning from you two and have been writing down your suggestions. We will miss you. ❤ Dave and Dorene
hey guys! don't miss us just yet - we feel like we have quite a bit to go before we make a final decision. That aside, we are scheduled to head out west starting in May and were just talking about when is the best time to hit Washington, your comment was perfectly timed!
I have done full-time to stationary to full-time to stationary again. And now I just want to be on the road full-time forever. Sticks and bricks now means work, maintenance and big costs. I chose simpler time now!
Do what you think is right! Wife and I are in mid sixties and retired. We’ve been rv’ing over 25 years and a few class C Motorhomes. We entertained full timing but it’s nice to keep your home and go for a couple weeks or a month or whatever. That works for us very well.
South Carolina, is a great State as you well know. I would think that a good option for you might be investing in a duplex. The rental income you might generate off of one unit may come close to paying for the entire mortgage on both units while providing unto you the second unit to live in. Then it you desire to hit the road for extended periods of time, you may have the option to VRBO your unit for additional income. If you were to build a duplex on your own property, you could even build a separate outbuilding for storage space with a garage to store your camper while you’re home. Just my thoughts as to possible options which you might wish to consider.
Maybe a unit at a mobile home park to complement your rv. They're fairly low maintenance and the office may keep an eye on things during travels. Just have to find a park with right vibe /rent /location.
So much truth! I spent 18 months solo full-time in a Coach House Platinum 23’ with minimal issues and 1,000% standby, which was made possible by my choice to give up space for marine-grade fiberglass quality. Even at 15 years old, it was an exceptional RV. I traveled 15,000 miles, including three months exploring the LTVA boondocking. Having friends and family in various regions helped me find spots for planned maintenance and a chance to breathe and get mail delivery. It’s a lot. Full-time is not a vacation but the best thing I’ve ever done for myself and a great adventure. It's wild getting off the road and much more challenging than selling everything and getting on the road. It’s a crazy transition back into stationary- like being seasick after you get off the boat. You still see glimpses of RV life on the social media of the friends you made along the way, and sometimes, you long for the road. I’m 53 now and turned 50 while on the road. I was the youngest among most people I met, and they all told me they wished they had done it at my age. The reality is that two of my tribe have since passed away, one in their RV. I close on small sticks and bricks next week. It is 864 sqft with 240 sqft of 3-season patio. Friends think I’m banana pants and say it’s too small. It was one of the few houses I saw that didn’t feel too big or enclosed. I doubt that I would ever not have a home to go back to again, not after having the world shut down two weeks into nomad life. And it's not quitting! It’s a pause.
We love trips in our camper but will never give up our sticks and bricks. I enjoy being on my tractor and flying model airplanes. Plus, I get to do all my own maintenance on my camper beside my garage using all my tools. I also have full hookups for the camper at the house so guests visiting can use the camper. Good luck in whatever you do folks. Make it work for you and your style.
I wish you the best in discerning what is next for you. Sometimes we stay with what we’re doing and sometimes we change. For every time there is a season. Follow your gut 😊
Whatever you do, follow your heart & your instincts & keep redesigning your life! Ft, half-time, seasonal travel, weekend warrior . . Whatever works for you!! So enjoy your channel!! ❤
For us (mostly me, my wife never gets health issues) I enjoy being near my mom for elder care with early Alzheimers and then my own health issues as I age, we need the continuity of care. We now have a seasonal site at our favorite campground just a few hours away in northern Wisconsin. We’re also doing home improvements to enjoy our sticky bricks. Another consideration is property equity. (Campers rarely increase the in value, LOL) I believe Memories make up most of who we are. Make positive meaningful memories with those you want to be remembered by. Let that help guide your decision. Good Luck!
We sold everything as you did and went full time. We were "out there" for two and a half years. Then we settled down again and now keep our Airstream in the back yard for weekend adventures. Lately, we have discussed a repeat of that adventure. It seems we fell into the average time that most full time travelers move around before they start to consider getting off the road and for all of the reasons you mention. We didn't have an precise exit plan for settling down again when we left the first time. The lack of said plan holds us back from round two. In our case, perhaps ignorance is bliss. Good luck!
I started following you since your renovations on the Mico Mini.. And then subscribed when you purchased the same 22mle TT and year model we have. At the start I had commented about buying a lot or RV lot where you can see yourself spending time and strategically located if that matters? I don’t see ourselves full timing all year long. But at least 6 mths out of the year how ever that adds up in a calendar year. My wife most likely could still be working due to retirement and she being 5 years younger. But appreciate your honesty and you may stop for a while. And once both fully retired it will take on a whole new meaning of joy.
The Micro Mini days! Yep - that sure was a while ago - thank you for the support! While we haven't made any decisions yet, we can see several options for us that could be a good fit - stay tuned!
In January, Time to repack the wheel bearings on the 5er. One wheel at a time. going to go to the parents home to get concrete and solid ground without dirt. Glad to hear, you are staying on the road. I can say that if you get a home base, please do not leave it empty. Squatters will come. We have a 5 year plan. tour the whole country and then see where we are. If the kids have kids, then we get closer to home. We have even looked at a toy hauler to take the grandkids if we have some.
I don't think I would want to be on the road full time for the rest of my life, but at the same time I would like to travel. I will not sell my house (unless I find another area that I prefer to where I live currently) but I will want to travel more. I live in VA and my son is currently in NC, but will be going back to MT after he leaves the Army.. I would like to travel there to see him and his family (wife and two kids) at least a month or two every summer and then come back home for the winters. There's nothing wrong with having the best of both worlds!!!
Thanks for the great video. We thought about full timing it but then felt it would be better to split it up to always to keep it interesting. Do maintenance, etc.. My wife and I will be retiring next May, spending our summers at our cabin in Maine, then traveling south during the fall and winter. As soon as the snow melts away, we’ll be back watching the loons on the lake :)
Well, darn it! I’ve not been watching for all that long, but I’ve recently decided to go out full time, and y’all are my faves. Oh, I know I can watch your entire back catalog, but still…! Do what’s best for how you are feeling right now. No shame in changing your mom later if that isn’t best for you and you go back out full time. Just do the best you can to find your happiness, and then keep it! E
This video was very thought-provoking. Lots of issues I also have been grappling with. I am really just starting my rv lifestyle journey and trying to decide what is best for me. My husband and I have had travel trailers and only boondocked for the past 30 years. I just bought my first motor home two years ago and have been dipping my toe in trying to decide what is the best fit for me. My husband likes to occasionally take a trip but really hates the journey so has no interest in traveling much. I am obsessed but could never be away from my adult kids and grandkids for long. I am thinking the best fit is going to be a hybrid lifestyle. I have been doing every other week. Home one week, travel one week. Of course, all the nearby states are quickly running out so I am thinking of doing a long (maybe a month or two) trip next summer and we shall see if I like it.
We’re so glad it resonated with you, thanks for sharing your journey! That is something we both left out of the video - we really are obsessed with the travel part - we both actually LOVE travel days lol
We're part-timers. We love to travel, but there's nothing like having a home base to go back to to refresh for the next adventure. We go for a month or so, then back for a few. So, my recommendation is to become a part timer. We love it.🎉 Yall need to keep the channel though. Love it.
Well, guys, it's funny I remember not too long ago when you were in the bed and breakfast and moving the kids closer, you couldn't wait to get back on the road. I was full-time for 2.5 years, and I thought I would retire and travel and just have a ball. Guess what life threw us a curve ball, and my daughter had a baby at 40 years old, a little girl, her first girl having 3 boys, all of them in their twenties. Well, my wife wasn't going anywhere, and we all settled down in the Idaho Falls area I'm glad we did all my kids and grandchildren are within a one-hour drive, and I have my garage shop back, and my wife has her crafting room back. We still have our motorhome and are planning some tripos, but no more full timing. I think being a hybrid is a perfect balance.
We have been full time for seven years. 72 when we started and now 79. My health finally caught up to us. We love that we did it and have no regrets. Our 5th wheel has been a disaster. But we owe too much to get out from under it so we will have to live in it ten more years until it’s paid off. We didn’t do our homework before purchasing or even had an inspection. We started out on a fixed retirement income. Camp grounds were around 30 bucks diesel was a couple bucks and groceries were reasonable. All that changed. Do please do your homework before going full time. It’s a chance of a lifetime to see this beautiful country and visit friends and relatives you may not otherwise be able to. We are very blessed to have had this journey. Best Wishes
My wife and I went full-time 7 years ago. However, we are stationary about 48 weeks of the year. We stay in an RV park in our hometown that’s about 5 miles from the house we lived in for 33 years. We just try to take our RV on vacation a couple of times a year. I’ve wanted to take longer vacations (2-3 months) and go west to see things and places I would love to see and experience. The main thing that keeps us from doing this is I don’t want to be away from my 16 year old grandson for that long. 😁 You guys have to do what you have to do for you. I will say that if you leave I will definitely miss you! 😊
As I had mentioned previously, no I'm not an rver. I support your decision on whether you continue to live the full-time rv lifestyle or not. If I was able to be an rver, personally I'd choose to be a part-time seasonal rver. I wish both of you all the best. I hope that whatever decision you make, please continue to have a UA-cam Channel. As always, Alan.
I’m still saving the road for retirement I guess. But in the mean time I bought a small piece of land an hour out of the city in a lake community where I keep my camper stationary. It’s like my cabin in the woods now and I love it. Maybe something like that might be in your guys future. Loved the video. You two are adorable.
Follow your hearts and what your souls are feeling. Your channel name says it all. Life redesigned! Yes life changes threw the years and so do we as people including our needs & wants . Your video express the real reality of many I'm sure and many RV' ers are part time and have the best of both worlds! . Also we could get your RV adventures and life redesigned @ home videos of you planting your garden after fixing the RV! Hee hee .
I have never been a full time camper (RV or otherwise) but I have grown up in the Navy and moved every 2ish years like clockwork the first 15 or so years of my life. Two and half years after Dad retired I was ready to pack it all up and hit the road, only we couldn't afford it. Two and some years after that I was finally content to stay in the same area. Six years after that and I was quipping that 'like fine wine I do not travel well'. Now it would take a stick of dynamite to get me to move. I guess you could say that once I figured out the benefits of sticking in one place absolutely nothing could entice me to take back all the negatives of traveling that I am very familiar with from my childhood. Now an occasional camping trip during excellent weather and a good book is more than sufficient to satisfy any desire to explore. In short, you might get the itch to hit the road, or you might decide to sell off the RV and try owning a cabin - or put the RV on land and staying put. I'm sure you'll find something that works great for you.
We love our sticks and brick home and could never sell to be full timers. We have a 5th wheel and we travel around NC and surrounding states 6 - 7 times a year for a week at a time. We just can’t leave our family and grandchildren for any great length of time! If we ever feel the need to travel outside our surrounding area we will fly! Good Luck I know it’s a hard decision.
What ever you decide. Please keep doing content ( if your heart is still in it). If you go stationary. Someone will definitely get some cool ass neighbors that's for sure.
Don’t be a quitter.. I’ve been full time RVing for 10 years. My only regret is that I travel alone and wish i had someone to share the adventures with other than my little dog. I get bored sitting in one place too long. Rent prices are INSANE !! ***UPDATE*** I told y’all I’d update you on contacting Grand Design a few months ago. They extended me a warranty from the original owner.
Yes, we were full-time for a little over a year and just came back to living in a house in August. Can't tell you how much the wife and I want to go back on the road (especially since it's so cold here now! 🥶). HOWEVER... the little squatches in our household wanted the stability back of being in one place, doing sports, going back to school, and playing with their friends. And, truthfully, that's what I would have wanted at that age too. But someday we will go back on the road, at least for half of the year. Bigfoot Mom wants to have a home base, even if just a small place to live during the summer. We're about 10 years behind you two. #longtermgoals
We have our home in Illinois and we travel during the winter..at our ages we like to be at least 65 degrees. Preferably 70 to 80. We have rv sites for friends on our property. So, for sure the best of both worlds. We cringe when we hear about anyone selling everything to go on the road. Lots of variables out there. Covid was a real wake up call for everyone about not having a place of your own to go to.
We found Covid times to be just the opposite. States that had shut down completely made getting things difficult, it was easy just to change locations to states that had more freedoms.
I don't know how I will be able to stop traveling. When we stay somewhere for a few weeks, I can't wait to get going again. My wife says we are going to buy a house in the next 3 years, but time will tell. We have been on the road for 3 years now, and we have 3 more years planned out. We will see what happens then. As they say, Never say Never!
I'm at home looking to go for long road trips when I retire. I'll always have a home base though, maybe rent it out for the income while I travel. I'm need my family❤️
Will you guy still do the videos parttime, I enjoy your honesty and by the way best of luck on what ever you decide ,the wife and I are still part-time rving and its working for us for now and I still do some part time work
I’ve followed many rvrs over the years and have enjoyed it. I understand why you advertise for somebody because it makes you money but darn this was a long one.
1/2 time RV'ers... you know you call us snowbirds... we love our 1/2 of the year where we're full time... but we also love our sticks 'n bricks... we just had a ton of solar work done here in Quartzsite and we're in town at an RV park with water & sewer, but unplugged from electric testing our upgrades to the solar power system... recharge your batteries at home and come back out to play in the future.... we'll miss you if you go for too long...
LOL - the funny part is we are pretty much Carnivore 99% of the year (except for random events) we don't eat either - but Karri love to bake cookies for the kids - I used to have a small garden at home and would grow things just because I could :)
I like your idea of part time rving. Someday, if and when you have grandkids, you'll love to be around them as much as possible. Do what my wife and I do, spoil them rotten. Just kidding! Either way, I'll respect your opinion!! Best of luck, Bob & Karri...🖖..Nanoo, nanoo. BTW, nice Ram behind you.
So what happened to not doing click bait. You fell in to being like every channel. Your thumbnail says quitting full time rv life. In the video you're "thinking about it". Typical you tube click hunters.
Actually David - Our thumbnail has one word - Quitting. The video title reads - Our reasons for quitting full time Rv life. Never once did we say we actually quit. Maybe comprehension on your end is an issue or maybe you are just looking for negative content to watch - sorry we did not fill your need for drama - Then again, only foolish people watch free content and then insult the creators of the free content. We highly recommend you go outside and touch grass - will do wonders for your soul
Always wonder if people like you actually feel better after they are done banging on the keyboard or do you simply go back to living a miserable existence? Either way, being an internet troll used to be kinda funny - now you don't come across as funny - just lonely, sad and quite honestly pathetic. That aside, you got your 2 seconds of attention and we thank you for your engagement, it not only makes the video profitable but it helps the overall video performance. Safe Travels
We have been travelling full time for 5 years. We sold our house 4 years ago and no regrets. We do own an RV lot that we spend the summer at (the Park closes for the winter) but do not have the commitment.of the sticks and bricks. Yes there are downsides, but the travel that we get to do more than makes up for the rest. I guess you have to look at why you wanted to travel in the first place and has that changed? Why did you sell the house? It was because of a video that we watched of yours that we ended up at the RV park in Myrtle Beach and even extended. The information was so valuable so thank you for that. Good luck on whaevert you choose to do. But remember you hav to do you. Life is short.
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We have gone from full time, to stationary, to now back on the road. There are things we like about both. Whatever you choose to do we hope you have fun redesigning your life.
It's a journey, that's for sure!
For 10 years I have been dreaming of retiring and hitting the road full time. My wife was warming up to the idea (with the right rig of course). But now when I run the numbers it's just not as economical as it used to be. RV Park rents are skyrocketing, boondocking areas are full, BLM is raising prices for LTVAs, and there is more competition for available camping spots. Not to mention the prices of RVs these days. I thing UA-cam vloggers oversold the RV full-time dream and now EVERYONE wants to do it. We have given up the full time dream and will now content ourselves with being part-timers.
It is definitely a different world out there than it was just a few years ago. Anyone buying into a lifestyle based on UA-camrs is going to fail - period.
To give a different perspective. My girlfriend and I (both retired) like to spend 2 (3 or 4 week) road trips each year to see the country. We don't own a home, we rent an apt in the Greater Baltimore Md area,...so we just lock up the apt and start our journey. We always rent a car,...and stay at highly rated/mid-priced hotels along the way. This seems to work for us,....as about the time we are getting tired of traveling we just head back home,....walk back into the apt, and go back to our regular life.
We have given serious thought to renting vs owning again. There is serious value in picking up a phone to have someone fix a problem than to have the burden fall completely on you - great point!
Well I had a entrance and an exit plan. Love the RVontheGO life and am enjoying this time. But! I am a realist. I’m a mom grandma and a home body. I have exit plans that include: renting a cabin in the mountains on the outskirts of a park with water. You could store your rv there also. I miss neighbors. Lunches with friends. Familiarity. There were some really fun parks that had reasonable priced manufactured homes within the community. It was affordable and again I can store my rv there. I even have considered a destination rv and having it placed in the park I want to live. If I want to move it is an option to have it moved. Good luck thanks for the honesty and help. Love to you both. Be grateful you had the courage to follow through with your dream and exit unscathed. It’s a harsh world. No accidents illness or injury. I will miss you both❤️
We appreciate the support, we have not made a decision either way yet
Listen guys, get a perminent residence and take the RV somewhere within 1 hour away from it like a national forest or state park. Dont travel out of state, stay close to home. Less wear and tear on the RV, you have the comfort of being close to home, can even make trips back home and back to the RV if its a pull behind. So much less hassle to do it that way vs travelling everywhere trying to find spots. Close to home you can scout locations easier before hand.
This exactly how my wife and I work it. Sticks & Bricks in Middle Tennessee then little forays to State parks.
We did that for years in NH - the only problem with that is we get bored easily of being in the same spots , we totally understand what you are saying though!
I traveled full time for 5 1/2 years. Then i bought a piece of land for a home base to park my camper. It's 1,000 miles from my kids. The next year I bought a small house 1,000 miles south of the land. The house is 1,500 miles from my kids. I feel like I have the best of both worlds. I travel to see the kids 2 times a year by way of the land in the north. Winter at the house in the south. Travel east to see the family. About 2 months at each place. I am happy with this setup. I find that i still need to travel, not ready to stay still to long.
My wife and I have been rving since the early 80s. Full timed for 2 years . Best of both worlds . We have a home base and travel 3 to 6 months out of the year . Do what works for you.
Thanks for sharing your experience - we're going to explore what works best for us!
Our plan is to have a place to call home in a retirement park. It isn't that expensive and when we need a change of pace from being on the road, we can go "home". We think that will work AWESOME. Just something to think about
We think we will have the best of both worlds.
Great plan - we have looked into a few of these places as well.
Good one guys. jmo The problem that I would be concerned with is the unforeseen . Getting old, needing more doc appts, health issues in general. I believe everyone needs a home base if they are able.
definitely things to consider
As someone who's been on the road for the last 15 years as a trucker, I can tell you, I absolutely love when I get back to my home. I realize it's not the same thing as RVing, but Im certain you guys have experienced many of the same problems as far as bad weather, construction, heavy traffic, crazy drivers, breakdowns, etc. There's days I don't mind it and there's days I despise it. It's not for everyone and I applaud your courage to be honest. I think people will support you no matter what decision you make. I know I will.
you are so right - the lifestyle is very similar with a lot of the same challenges. We haven't made any decisions yet, we appreciate the support!
My wife and I just sold our house last month and are sitting at Pirateland until April, then heading to upstate NY for the summer- would definitely miss your content but you two ultimately need to do what is best for you two, all the best in whatever you decide.
Pirateland is a great place to spend some time, enjoy it! If you see us walking by on the beach - say hello!
My husband is retiring early in January. We are planning to travel a month or two and then come back home to Washington state. July-September are absolutely beautiful in the NW. It's warm and barely any humidity.
We want to travel east in spring or fall.
We have been learning from you two and have been writing down your suggestions.
We will miss you. ❤
Dave and Dorene
hey guys! don't miss us just yet - we feel like we have quite a bit to go before we make a final decision. That aside, we are scheduled to head out west starting in May and were just talking about when is the best time to hit Washington, your comment was perfectly timed!
I have done full-time to stationary to full-time to stationary again. And now I just want to be on the road full-time forever. Sticks and bricks now means work, maintenance and big costs. I chose simpler time now!
Thank you for saying this - we hear this quite a bit from long term full timers! great points!
Do what you think is right! Wife and I are in mid sixties and retired. We’ve been rv’ing over 25 years and a few class C Motorhomes. We entertained full timing but it’s nice to keep your home and go for a couple weeks or a month or whatever. That works for us very well.
South Carolina, is a great State as you well know. I would think that a good option for you might be investing in a duplex. The rental income you might generate off of one unit may come close to paying for the entire mortgage on both units while providing unto you the second unit to live in. Then it you desire to hit the road for extended periods of time, you may have the option to VRBO your unit for additional income. If you were to build a duplex on your own property, you could even build a separate outbuilding for storage space with a garage to store your camper while you’re home. Just my thoughts as to possible options which you might wish to consider.
Great option for sure - Bob could be Mr. Roper! He loves that show
9 years on the road. I will never go back , good luck
Same.
We hear this a lot and appreciate it - Hard to imagine our lives if we were to go back.
I have a friend and while her and her husband travel 6 months out of the year, they also have a condo for home base. Seems practical to me.
That is definitely a great plan and a lot of people choose to do that.
Maybe a unit at a mobile home park to complement your rv. They're fairly low maintenance and the office may keep an eye on things during travels. Just have to find a park with right vibe /rent /location.
always a great option - would definitely have to have the right vibe.
So much truth!
I spent 18 months solo full-time in a Coach House Platinum 23’ with minimal issues and 1,000% standby, which was made possible by my choice to give up space for marine-grade fiberglass quality. Even at 15 years old, it was an exceptional RV.
I traveled 15,000 miles, including three months exploring the LTVA boondocking. Having friends and family in various regions helped me find spots for planned maintenance and a chance to breathe and get mail delivery. It’s a lot. Full-time is not a vacation but the best thing I’ve ever done for myself and a great adventure.
It's wild getting off the road and much more challenging than selling everything and getting on the road. It’s a crazy transition back into stationary- like being seasick after you get off the boat. You still see glimpses of RV life on the social media of the friends you made along the way, and sometimes, you long for the road.
I’m 53 now and turned 50 while on the road. I was the youngest among most people I met, and they all told me they wished they had done it at my age. The reality is that two of my tribe have since passed away, one in their RV.
I close on small sticks and bricks next week. It is 864 sqft with 240 sqft of 3-season patio. Friends think I’m banana pants and say it’s too small. It was one of the few houses I saw that didn’t feel too big or enclosed.
I doubt that I would ever not have a home to go back to again, not after having the world shut down two weeks into nomad life.
And it's not quitting! It’s a pause.
We're glad you shared your story! It's definitely a journey, for sure!
We love trips in our camper but will never give up our sticks and bricks. I enjoy being on my tractor and flying model airplanes. Plus, I get to do all my own maintenance on my camper beside my garage using all my tools. I also have full hookups for the camper at the house so guests visiting can use the camper. Good luck in whatever you do folks. Make it work for you and your style.
we do not miss it been back and down and across in my prayers follow your heart
thank you
I wish you the best in discerning what is next for you. Sometimes we stay with what we’re doing and sometimes we change. For every time there is a season. Follow your gut 😊
Thanks for the support, we're figuring things out!
Whatever you do, follow your heart & your instincts & keep redesigning your life! Ft, half-time, seasonal travel, weekend warrior . . Whatever works for you!! So enjoy your channel!! ❤
Thank you again 😀
Great video, gives us newbies a lot to think about
Glad it was helpful!
Howdy Bob and Karri, it's great to see you today.
Howdy back Charlie, great to be seen! Always better than the alternative 🤣
We are actually considering being stationary for the summer and snowbird for the winter.
always a great option in the right climates!
For us (mostly me, my wife never gets health issues) I enjoy being near my mom for elder care with early Alzheimers and then my own health issues as I age, we need the continuity of care. We now have a seasonal site at our favorite campground just a few hours away in northern Wisconsin. We’re also doing home improvements to enjoy our sticky bricks. Another consideration is property equity. (Campers rarely increase the in value, LOL) I believe Memories make up most of who we are. Make positive meaningful memories with those you want to be remembered by. Let that help guide your decision. Good Luck!
Just pray that all is going ok for you two!
Thank you ❤️
We sold everything as you did and went full time. We were "out there" for two and a half years. Then we settled down again and now keep our Airstream in the back yard for weekend adventures. Lately, we have discussed a repeat of that adventure. It seems we fell into the average time that most full time travelers move around before they start to consider getting off the road and for all of the reasons you mention. We didn't have an precise exit plan for settling down again when we left the first time. The lack of said plan holds us back from round two. In our case, perhaps ignorance is bliss. Good luck!
It’s so interesting to hear that your experience mirrors ours in so many ways, thanks for sharing!
You can always try a hybrid model if it's within your budget.
Wishing you all the best for whichever you decide. Follow your heart.
Thanks! It's a journey, that's for sure!
I started following you since your renovations on the Mico Mini.. And then subscribed when you purchased the same 22mle TT and year model we have. At the start I had commented about buying a lot or RV lot where you can see yourself spending time and strategically located if that matters? I don’t see ourselves full timing all year long. But at least 6 mths out of the year how ever that adds up in a calendar year. My wife most likely could still be working due to retirement and she being 5 years younger. But appreciate your honesty and you may stop for a while. And once both fully retired it will take on a whole new meaning of joy.
The Micro Mini days! Yep - that sure was a while ago - thank you for the support! While we haven't made any decisions yet, we can see several options for us that could be a good fit - stay tuned!
In January, Time to repack the wheel bearings on the 5er. One wheel at a time. going to go to the parents home to get concrete and solid ground without dirt. Glad to hear, you are staying on the road. I can say that if you get a home base, please do not leave it empty. Squatters will come. We have a 5 year plan. tour the whole country and then see where we are. If the kids have kids, then we get closer to home. We have even looked at a toy hauler to take the grandkids if we have some.
You guys know us, We never really make long term plans and just kinda wing it :) You never know where this crazy life will take you!
So far a month on the road and then ready to get back to my home to recharge.
We live full-time in our camper, but we don't travel, we still work full-time. And we are on our 3rd year.
I don't think I would want to be on the road full time for the rest of my life, but at the same time I would like to travel. I will not sell my house (unless I find another area that I prefer to where I live currently) but I will want to travel more. I live in VA and my son is currently in NC, but will be going back to MT after he leaves the Army.. I would like to travel there to see him and his family (wife and two kids) at least a month or two every summer and then come back home for the winters. There's nothing wrong with having the best of both worlds!!!
well said!
Thanks for the great video. We thought about full timing it but then felt it would be better to split it up to always to keep it interesting. Do maintenance, etc.. My wife and I will be retiring next May, spending our summers at our cabin in Maine, then traveling south during the fall and winter. As soon as the snow melts away, we’ll be back watching the loons on the lake :)
That’s a great plan for retirement! Enjoy the beautiful loons.
Well, darn it! I’ve not been watching for all that long, but I’ve recently decided to go out full time, and y’all are my faves. Oh, I know I can watch your entire back catalog, but still…! Do what’s best for how you are feeling right now. No shame in changing your mom later if that isn’t best for you and you go back out full time. Just do the best you can to find your happiness, and then keep it! E
We appreciate your support, thanks for watching! We haven’t made any decisions yet 😀
This video was very thought-provoking. Lots of issues I also have been grappling with. I am really just starting my rv lifestyle journey and trying to decide what is best for me. My husband and I have had travel trailers and only boondocked for the past 30 years. I just bought my first motor home two years ago and have been dipping my toe in trying to decide what is the best fit for me. My husband likes to occasionally take a trip but really hates the journey so has no interest in traveling much. I am obsessed but could never be away from my adult kids and grandkids for long. I am thinking the best fit is going to be a hybrid lifestyle. I have been doing every other week. Home one week, travel one week. Of course, all the nearby states are quickly running out so I am thinking of doing a long (maybe a month or two) trip next summer and we shall see if I like it.
We’re so glad it resonated with you, thanks for sharing your journey! That is something we both left out of the video - we really are obsessed with the travel part - we both actually LOVE travel days lol
We're part-timers. We love to travel, but there's nothing like having a home base to go back to to refresh for the next adventure. We go for a month or so, then back for a few. So, my recommendation is to become a part timer. We love it.🎉 Yall need to keep the channel though. Love it.
Thank you for sharing :)
Well, guys, it's funny I remember not too long ago when you were in the bed and breakfast and moving the kids closer, you couldn't wait to get back on the road. I was full-time for 2.5 years, and I thought I would retire and travel and just have a ball. Guess what life threw us a curve ball, and my daughter had a baby at 40 years old, a little girl, her first girl having 3 boys, all of them in their twenties. Well, my wife wasn't going anywhere, and we all settled down in the Idaho Falls area I'm glad we did all my kids and grandchildren are within a one-hour drive, and I have my garage shop back, and my wife has her crafting room back. We still have our motorhome and are planning some tripos, but no more full timing. I think being a hybrid is a perfect balance.
We totally see the appeal to that - now to just get the kids to start thinking about giving us grandbabies lol
We have been full time for seven years. 72 when we started and now 79. My health finally caught up to us. We love that we did it and have no regrets. Our 5th wheel has been a disaster. But we owe too much to get out from under it so we will have to live in it ten more years until it’s paid off. We didn’t do our homework before purchasing or even had an inspection. We started out on a fixed retirement income. Camp grounds were around 30 bucks diesel was a couple bucks and groceries were reasonable. All that changed. Do please do your homework before going full time. It’s a chance of a lifetime to see this beautiful country and visit friends and relatives you may not otherwise be able to. We are very blessed to have had this journey. Best Wishes
thank you for sharing
You will make the best decision for you and your family. Life is always changing. Best wishes on your decisions.
Thank you
My wife and I went full-time 7 years ago. However, we are stationary about 48 weeks of the year. We stay in an RV park in our hometown that’s about 5 miles from the house we lived in for 33 years. We just try to take our RV on vacation a couple of times a year. I’ve wanted to take longer vacations (2-3 months) and go west to see things and places I would love to see and experience. The main thing that keeps us from doing this is I don’t want to be away from my 16 year old grandson for that long. 😁
You guys have to do what you have to do for you. I will say that if you leave I will definitely miss you! 😊
We appreciate you watching and the kind words!
As I had mentioned previously, no I'm not an rver. I support your decision on whether you continue to live the full-time rv lifestyle or not. If I was able to be an rver, personally I'd choose to be a part-time seasonal rver. I wish both of you all the best. I hope that whatever decision you make, please continue to have a UA-cam Channel. As always, Alan.
We appreciate the support, Alan!
Nice vid, thanks life redesigned
We had a lot to say, glad you enjoyed it!
I’m still saving the road for retirement I guess. But in the mean time I bought a small piece of land an hour out of the city in a lake community where I keep my camper stationary. It’s like my cabin in the woods now and I love it. Maybe something like that might be in your guys future. Loved the video. You two are adorable.
Follow your hearts and what your souls are feeling. Your channel name says it all. Life redesigned! Yes life changes threw the years and so do we as people including our needs & wants . Your video express the real reality of many I'm sure and many RV' ers are part time and have the best of both worlds! . Also we could get your RV adventures and life redesigned @ home videos of you planting your garden after fixing the RV! Hee hee .
Thanks for the support, we’re still figuring things out and that’s the beauty of “life redesigned”!
I have never been a full time camper (RV or otherwise) but I have grown up in the Navy and moved every 2ish years like clockwork the first 15 or so years of my life. Two and half years after Dad retired I was ready to pack it all up and hit the road, only we couldn't afford it. Two and some years after that I was finally content to stay in the same area. Six years after that and I was quipping that 'like fine wine I do not travel well'. Now it would take a stick of dynamite to get me to move. I guess you could say that once I figured out the benefits of sticking in one place absolutely nothing could entice me to take back all the negatives of traveling that I am very familiar with from my childhood. Now an occasional camping trip during excellent weather and a good book is more than sufficient to satisfy any desire to explore. In short, you might get the itch to hit the road, or you might decide to sell off the RV and try owning a cabin - or put the RV on land and staying put. I'm sure you'll find something that works great for you.
Looks like you are at Lakewood Camping Resort. Was there in May of 2024. Nice campground.
Yes, Lakewood! Our favorite campground in the country 😀
We love our sticks and brick home and could never sell to be full timers. We have a 5th wheel and we travel around NC and surrounding states 6 - 7 times a year for a week at a time. We just can’t leave our family and grandchildren for any great length of time! If we ever feel the need to travel outside our surrounding area we will fly! Good Luck I know it’s a hard decision.
It’s great to hear you’ve found a good balance for your family!
Great video guys!
We appreciate it - we had a lot to say!
@@liferedesignedWow I didn’t get a notification that you sent something. 😢
Some people can't afford to have both, good luck.
What ever you decide. Please keep doing content ( if your heart is still in it). If you go stationary. Someone will definitely get some cool ass neighbors that's for sure.
We’re still figuring things out, but appreciate the kind words!
I will definitely miss you guys if you stop full timing. However, I understand completely
Thank You - stay tuned :)
Don’t be a quitter..
I’ve been full time RVing for 10 years. My only regret is that I travel alone and wish i had someone to share the adventures with other than my little dog. I get bored sitting in one place too long. Rent prices are INSANE !!
***UPDATE***
I told y’all I’d update you on contacting Grand Design a few months ago. They extended me a warranty from the original owner.
Thanks for the update on Grand Design - always nice to hear that they took care of somebody. They have been awesome for us!
Yes, we were full-time for a little over a year and just came back to living in a house in August. Can't tell you how much the wife and I want to go back on the road (especially since it's so cold here now! 🥶). HOWEVER... the little squatches in our household wanted the stability back of being in one place, doing sports, going back to school, and playing with their friends. And, truthfully, that's what I would have wanted at that age too.
But someday we will go back on the road, at least for half of the year. Bigfoot Mom wants to have a home base, even if just a small place to live during the summer. We're about 10 years behind you two. #longtermgoals
We totally understand - family life has a way of changing those plans!
Perfect timing just sat down from work. Nice ty for that 👍 🇨🇦
Glad to be of service, thanks for watching!
We have our home in Illinois and we travel during the winter..at our ages we like to be at least 65 degrees. Preferably 70 to 80. We have rv sites for friends on our property. So, for sure the best of both worlds. We cringe when we hear about anyone selling everything to go on the road. Lots of variables out there. Covid was a real wake up call for everyone about not having a place of your own to go to.
We found Covid times to be just the opposite. States that had shut down completely made getting things difficult, it was easy just to change locations to states that had more freedoms.
I don't know how I will be able to stop traveling. When we stay somewhere for a few weeks, I can't wait to get going again. My wife says we are going to buy a house in the next 3 years, but time will tell. We have been on the road for 3 years now, and we have 3 more years planned out. We will see what happens then. As they say, Never say Never!
we do 4.5-5 months(early May-early October) ....just right
I'm at home looking to go for long road trips when I retire. I'll always have a home base though, maybe rent it out for the income while I travel. I'm need my family❤️
That sounds like a great plan!
Will you guy still do the videos parttime, I enjoy your honesty and by the way best of luck on what ever you decide ,the wife and I are still part-time rving and its working for us for now and I still do some part time work
I’ve followed many rvrs over the years and have enjoyed it. I understand why you advertise for somebody because it makes you money but darn this was a long one.
Actually, we don’t make money on advertisements. We donate all sponsor money.
I'm sorry I just can't wait until the end WTF??? You are keeping your channel up I hope 🤞🤞🤞🤞
You will have to watch the next few videos for the answer - see you then.
Bet! I'm a lifer 👍🇨🇦🔧
It will be interesting to see you transition to a 'new' life.
Could make for some interesting content if we do lol
We quit but we've quit several times. Since 2011.
We hear that quite a bit actually.
2 years out for retirement. Looks like home base is important. More for travel time for special trips. Looking for happy medium.
It is definitely a balancing act!
🌷Thank You too.
You are most welcome!
1/2 time RV'ers... you know you call us snowbirds... we love our 1/2 of the year where we're full time... but we also love our sticks 'n bricks... we just had a ton of solar work done here in Quartzsite and we're in town at an RV park with water & sewer, but unplugged from electric testing our upgrades to the solar power system... recharge your batteries at home and come back out to play in the future.... we'll miss you if you go for too long...
Thanks for sharing your perspective - we hear ya! We have not made any decisions yet :)
on road 24 7 3 years i hear you we were contractors me and wife each job took 1 to 2 days then on to another site motel not rv life
Why does it have to be either or? You cwn have both a stable home base plus travel when you want.
I believe we said the said the same thing in the video?
have you ever been to oregon and what part
We haven't yet - that is our current plan for the spring - Heading to Colorado in May then wandering up the west coast :)
Going part time isn't quitting. If you do decide on getting a "homebase" I want videos and pictures of peppers and cookies.
LOL - the funny part is we are pretty much Carnivore 99% of the year (except for random events) we don't eat either - but Karri love to bake cookies for the kids - I used to have a small garden at home and would grow things just because I could :)
Well, you have redesigned your life to now include being stationary. Good luck
We’re going to see what happens! We haven't made any formal decisions - weighing all our options.
Safe Travels
forgot to add great time all exp. paid company paid for van fuel lodging and some food plus good pay 3 years
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The superman place lol
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If you are doing this video, the decision has been made. Good luck.
Guess you know more about us than we do 🤷♂️
I like your idea of part time rving. Someday, if and when you have grandkids, you'll love to be around them as much as possible. Do what my wife and I do, spoil them rotten. Just kidding!
Either way, I'll respect your opinion!! Best of luck, Bob & Karri...🖖..Nanoo, nanoo.
BTW, nice Ram behind you.
We hear ya, grandkids are the best!
@@liferedesigned you can send them home. 😂. Here's the 🍺 you're looking for.
No one can make this kind of decision for the two of you.
So what happened to not doing click bait. You fell in to being like every channel. Your thumbnail says quitting full time rv life. In the video you're "thinking about it". Typical you tube click hunters.
Actually David - Our thumbnail has one word - Quitting. The video title reads - Our reasons for quitting full time Rv life. Never once did we say we actually quit.
Maybe comprehension on your end is an issue or maybe you are just looking for negative content to watch - sorry we did not fill your need for drama - Then again, only foolish people watch free content and then insult the creators of the free content.
We highly recommend you go outside and touch grass - will do wonders for your soul
Quit!!
Always wonder if people like you actually feel better after they are done banging on the keyboard or do you simply go back to living a miserable existence? Either way, being an internet troll used to be kinda funny - now you don't come across as funny - just lonely, sad and quite honestly pathetic.
That aside, you got your 2 seconds of attention and we thank you for your engagement, it not only makes the video profitable but it helps the overall video performance.
Safe Travels
I'm confused, that's not an RV.. that's a travel trailer, that's a big difference.
The term RV applies to a variety of styles including a travel trailer
We have been travelling full time for 5 years. We sold our house 4 years ago and no regrets. We do own an RV lot that we spend the summer at (the Park closes for the winter) but do not have the commitment.of the sticks and bricks. Yes there are downsides, but the travel that we get to do more than makes up for the rest. I guess you have to look at why you wanted to travel in the first place and has that changed? Why did you sell the house?
It was because of a video that we watched of yours that we ended up at the RV park in Myrtle Beach and even extended. The information was so valuable so thank you for that. Good luck on whaevert you choose to do. But remember you hav to do you. Life is short.
We're glad our video was helpful for your travels! We haven’t decided anything yet lol, stay tuned 😀