It still makes more financial sense than renting. I've been full-time since college (3 years), and my trailer cost just shy of $40k. A single bedroom apartment at $1200 a month is almost $44k. So not only have I spent a little less, but i own my home and go wherever i please when I please. Now you have maintenance and things always go wrong, just like a house. But as long as you stay on top of your maintenance and don't ignore problems, then it really isn't that expensive and you have a mobile house for the next 15 - 20 years at least. Currently working a corporate job remotely, but they drain your soul from you at 80 -100 hours a week. Not worth 75k a year imo. Very soon, I'm gonna quit and just do maintenance work for other RVers. The market is there, and I have the experience. And I'd much rather work for myself making 40-50k a year working 20 hours a week than being a bootlicker for a corporation that will replace me in a heartbeat. Its all about what you want out of life. Staring at a computer screen 6 days a week is not what I want out of life.
Just to clarify 1200 a month x 12 months x 3 years is what he is saying. At first I had thought he was comparing the two at one year vs a purchase of the motor home. But it does in my opinion make more sense financially. I own a home. It’s $887 a month mortgage, $275 a month taxes (summer + winter tax bill divided by 12) plus around $71 for consumers and $78 for DTE. Then water is about $40 a month. Then some other costs like insurance is $88 a month so it comes out to roughly $1450 a month. That is a lot of money for a single guy like me. No kids no wife. Still costs a lot. If you can get a motor home for less than $1000 a month all in, then you’re winning. Of course house will appreciate in value and a motor home will depreciate. But the motive is to reduce expenses and continue to buy assets. A house that is owner occupied isn’t an asset because it is not putting money in your bank.
I'm trying to get mine on board 😂 I've been traveling in my RV as a travel nurse for about 2 years and I Love it...he just needs to get some type of remote work to join me
@@AngkarYearZero We have a host of hobbies we enjoy. We only booked 2 months of travel this year so we can do other things we like that we can't do while traveling.
I needed to see this today ❤😊. I’ve been considering this for a long while. I think being able to buy a new MH would be cool for many reasons, but considering how much & how fast they depreciate I can also see getting one that’s a few years old or more for a drastic discount, also being a great choice!
a good used truck and fifth wheel is a lot less money to buy, fix and maintain than a MH. u just park the trailer, unhitch, and drive to do fun daytime things, then come home to a comfy spacious trailer for dinner, campfire and comfy bedrm. so much easier.
@@Lauren-vd4qe I hear you. I’ve been so very much back & forth about this. I agree of the convenience of a tow behind or 5th wheel. I actually just bought a diesel suv to tow a camper with a few months ago but I’ve since realized that the 4400 lb capacity isn’t enough for me as I’d like a 30’ or more. Plus the advantages of a 5th wheel puts an suv out of the running. So much for foresight, hindsight wins again!😅
@@alloutofdonuts3998 exactly right, but i wd not get a 5th wheel trailer beyond say 31ft or u will find it hard to maneuver in traffic and hard to park in an RV park. 31 ft is plenty for a couple. get a good used truck and good used trailer, no need to get new ones.
A used and well cared for motorhome is the win win in my book. So often when buying new, the first couple years are normal quirks and warrantee fixit issues. Buying a well cared for and loved older unit has already taken it greatest depreciation hit, and most diesel pushers are just getting happily broken in by the time the first owner decides to change course
@@Lauren-vd4qeI have bought a used 28’ trailer. Love it. But no idea what’s the best pick up truck to pull 7-9k lbs & loaded pickup bed. Any suggestions? I want to begin traveling in 2025. My concern if best vehicle for the job, especially in the mountains!
Good for you both!! I'm happy you are doing what makes you happy and not waiting til later on in life. I am going to turn 70 this April and I still wonder where did all the years go? I can't believe I'm going to be so old. I feel as though I have wasted my life and there's nothing for me to look forward to. I feel as though I'm just waiting for the end to come and claim me. Since there's no do-overs it's great that you both are living the life you want and seeing our country. I have always been fascinated with RV's so I admire your lifestyle. Keep it up...do whatever you want because time goes by too quickly. Thank you for the fun videos...I can live vicariously...lol.
I’m nearing 70 & similar story. How the time flys by so dang fast after retirement age is insane! I’ve been taking care of others all my life & only have one parent left. Blessed to have had them most of my life. Dad passed on 2 yrs ago. I bought a little used Travel Trailer & plan to find the best used pick up to pull it & hit the road in 2025 spring through fall & home for winters & keep mom company. She’s in pretty good health in late 80’s & active. May go with me some but like being close to home & friends every week day & we go to church on Sundays. I will always find a proper place of worship on the road. I’d like to learn how to make extra income while on the road too. So keep dreaming & take the plunge if you can while you can!! I figure 5 yrs will be my limit but in my career, vaca’s were not an option with 5 kids to feed. No kids or hubs now, so it’s travel time😅, God willing that is!
I'VE WORKED FOR A LOT OF OLDER PEOPLE WHO HAVE MOTORHOMES WHO STRUGGLE WITH THEIR HEALTH TO GET OUT NOW THAT THEY'RE OLDER THEY CAN'T DO TOO MUCH WHEN THEY WERE YOUNGER LIKE YOU BOTH THEY COULD HAVE DID IT BUT THEY TALK ABOUT HOW THEY TRY TO GET OUT AS OFTEN AS THEY CAN BUT THEIR HEALTH DENIES THEM THE ENERGY LEVEL THAT IT TAKES TO DO THINGS AROUND THE MOTORHOME CAN BE CHALLENGING SOMETIMES WHEN YOU'RE OLDER AND EMERGENCIES THAT POP UP CAN BE QUITE DIFFICULT FOR ONE OLDER PERSON TO TRY TO HANDLE THEM BY HIMSELF MANY TIMES THE OLDER WOMAN WITH HIM CAN GET HURT TRYING TO HELP AND NOBODY WANTS TWO PEOPLE INJURED AND IT'S VERY IMPORTANT THAT THE PEOPLE TRAVELING WITH YOU ALL KNOW AND UNDERSTAND HOW TO DRIVE THE THE HOME IN CASE THE MAIN PERSON DRIVING GETS INJURED OR SICK OR LOST OUT IN THE WILDERNESS THE OTHER NEEDS TO KNOW HOW TO HANDLE THE HOME IN ALL ASPECTS
1. It's a personal choice. 2. Agree with the other person, ALL CAPS is difficult to read. Especially if one doesn't use punctuation. Plus, internet protocol deems ALL CAP AS YELLING! 3. Older people ideally should sell their toys, motorhomes etc, , before they get too old to use it properly. 4..Again, it's a personal choice, and older women shouldn't be doing all the work.
If I was able to afford to live like this, and my job is a remote job... I would definitely do thisi especially love that you have the furbaby with you too.
Am sure RV life is worth it for those who love traveling! I rather have a nice garden in backyard and I don’t have any auto skills to help myself so instead I love watching people who RV and their experience + their struggle on the road.
I also sold my home and bought a motor home, which was the best thing I ever did. Due to a fall and my rig being as big as it was, it was hard to get in and out of it. I moved into an apartment and the moment I moved in I knew it was the worst thing I could have ever done. Both have ups and downs but I choose to live in an RV anytime. It's a home, hotel, and summer home all in one plus cheaper to repair than a house, and best of all, No rent or property tax lol. I am now looking for a smaller one and will never leave. I can go on and on about living in a RV.
This is why I don't want a house. It basically makes you stuck. Stuck in the same place, stuck paying a mortgage, stuck in a job, stuck with a bunch of stuff. Not the life for me. I'd rather live on the road and rent some place when I feel like settling somewhere or tired of travel.
11 years ago we bought a class C motorhome and traveled for a year. It was fabulous. Then we settled down out in the country and while we built our own home, we lived in our motorhome another 2 years. Miss traveling though
I took a road-trip with a buddy after high school that lasted almost 16 months. Between the two of us we had friends and family all over the country so we had places to stay, if not we either threw up the tent or got a hotel room. We hit the lower 48 and parts of Canada & Mexico. I want to go again *SO* freaking bad!!! There’s so much that I’m interested in seeing now that I didn’t give a flip about back then. Not to mention that two dudes crammed into a Trans Am was NOT the ideal way to travel!! Go now while you’re young enough to enjoy it. Far too many people just exist on this planet instead of living life to the fullest!! Enjoy the journey!!
Bottom line it for us... Depreciation, fuel, RV space, maintenance food, and restaurants and hotels, when needed... Im thinking $100,000 per year. Not many people can afford that.
I'm really trying to talk my husband into to doing this. The idea of spending the next 20 years of our lives trapped in an office and to a mortgage is not my dream life. He thinks it's not feasible or realistic to go on the road. I don't know how to change his perspective. Love your videos!
That’s exactly how we felt! If you’re seriously interested, highly recommend renting an RV for a week and testing it out first. It’s challenging at times, but so worth it!
I'm thinking about selling my place to go travel in a motorhome. Lots of things to consider, especially when I already live on a lake. The lake is always drying up and it's just lonely out here sometimes though. I'm just leery of hidden costs right now.
Question: So whenever your RV breaks down, or needs to go to the shop for maintenance, where do you guys stay while your coach is being repaired? This process could take days or a week to complete.
Congratulations. My wife and I are looking to buy an MH. Can you tell us the annual and monthly expenses, like parking, maintenance, insurance, etc. thank you
It varies drastically depending on how much you travel, where you stay, type of RV, etc. Lots of great websites and information available to estimate your expected expenses depending on how you like to travel.
@@fuelyourwandercan you suggest some of these places for info? Newbie elder. Not used to all this digital everything! But do need to find the extra income to travel. After great losses left me broke, my SS doesn’t cover the bills as it is. Any info would be appreciated!! Live while you can! Was no such thing as cell phones & computers in my day, young people have an advantage. But will never know a simpler life like we had. Even though it was hard work & long hours making a living for a family, it’s a total different world than 50-60 + years ago!
My dad lived in an rv full time for 5 yrs. He had one that was allegedly made to be lived in. It started falling apart after about 3 yrs. Nowadays the new ones can't even make it to the dealer without being shaken and beaten to a pulp from the trip to the lot. Ridiculously poor build quality
Biggest RV is still way smaller than the smallest house. Selling an appreciating asset for a depreciating assets. Come 10 or 15 years you will completely regret that decision. Also RVs are poorly made, many have problems after 5 or 10 years. Best mix is to down scale your house and take long RV trips. Always good to have a place to call home.
You're right you either choose to make money and take a few trips somewhere abroad per year, feeling like a trapped person working endlessly like a slave for the system, or go out there see life, explore meet people learn about cultures, try new food. Life is short you never know if you will make it to see tomorrow ❤
Have kinda considered sellong my house and buying land. And a big newer RV to live in fulltime, with my son. On the land I would also buy. But am trying to look into the pros and cons of selling my house to do that? My brother said "you will have to do repairs on it here and there." But, forogot that over 18yrs being in my home. I have done a good amount of repairs for it too, haha! Property tax on the land would be cheaper. Cause the "house" would be on wheels. Instead of being a foundation set in on the land. So that would be a bonus for sure. I also have a lot of solar power products I bought the last three years from Bluetti. And it should for the most part totally power all things needing power. And, as much as things will need power.
I am thinking about obtaining a driver’s license. One of my life’s objective is to reside and invest in an RV van. However, I wonder if it cheaper than purchasing a house and/or renting an apartment? 🤔🤔
I have been living the rv life style since 2014 and the one thing that really bothers me is that I see all these big beautiful Class A diesel pushers and I would love to move up to one from my gas 33 ft. Class A, but I see so many of them on the hook being dragged into the shop for repairs. , now to me, when you spend that kinda money on an RV, it should never be on the hook getting dragged into the shop. I started out with a slide in truck camper and had no issues. Then, a 28-foot class C, no issues, now I am in a 33 ft Class A for the last 3 years and no issues. It just doesn't seem to be worth the extra cost.
Buy used. Buy a nice pusher with 25-50k miles that has been well maintained. You wont have any issues. There is no getting around the fact that these “homes on wheels” take a beating and let someone else break it in for you. Most coaches, like ours, are built on chassis that can last 1M miles, so if you buy something with 50k miles that has been well maintained, it is still like brand new.
We've been FT in our motorhome for 5 years. Sadly, we had to wait until retirement before we could do so. Nevertheless, we feel it's the best decision we ever made too. We live in an older motorhome that someone else paid the depreciation on. We paid $15k for it with only 28k miles and in great shape. It hasn't seen the inside of a repair shop once in the last 5 years we have been living in it full time. I think older, well-maintained motorhomes are often more reliable than brand new RVs, as they have all the bugs worked out of them over the years. We live this debt free lifestyle for 1/3 of what it used to cost us to live in our old stick and brick home. But even if we didn't, what price can you put on your freedom?
This lifestyle is very good for probably 15% of people, you need to have high frustration tolerance for when stuff breaks down, also be a do it yourselfer
Not everything in life needs to be investment memories are some of the best investments you could ever do
I had to read this twice to understand it. It needs some punctuation. Nonetheless, I agree with you. 👍
Yes, it does always need to be an investment. Especially in America. 🤷🏾♂️
@@f.iyanda3838 to each their own, but not in my eyes
Speaking of which, you need to invest in writing lessons
My RV lost me a bunch of money and was a pain to maintain, but gave me the best experiences of my life.
Well said. ❤️
Anything you live in is a pain to maintain.
A house is a pain to maintain too even if you are handy. Worse if you are not handy.
I wonder if a truck and 5th wheel would be easier to maintain?
Yes better than motor home@imperialwhovian3461
Believe me You guys are super smart your decision is absolute right
Hard to know at the time if you’re making the right decision, but it definitely was for us 🙌🙏😍
Beautiful view
I think i might do that when i get a wife@@fuelyourwander
It still makes more financial sense than renting.
I've been full-time since college (3 years), and my trailer cost just shy of $40k.
A single bedroom apartment at $1200 a month is almost $44k.
So not only have I spent a little less, but i own my home and go wherever i please when I please.
Now you have maintenance and things always go wrong, just like a house. But as long as you stay on top of your maintenance and don't ignore problems, then it really isn't that expensive and you have a mobile house for the next 15 - 20 years at least.
Currently working a corporate job remotely, but they drain your soul from you at 80 -100 hours a week. Not worth 75k a year imo.
Very soon, I'm gonna quit and just do maintenance work for other RVers. The market is there, and I have the experience. And I'd much rather work for myself making 40-50k a year working 20 hours a week than being a bootlicker for a corporation that will replace me in a heartbeat.
Its all about what you want out of life. Staring at a computer screen 6 days a week is not what I want out of life.
Just to clarify 1200 a month x 12 months x 3 years is what he is saying. At first I had thought he was comparing the two at one year vs a purchase of the motor home. But it does in my opinion make more sense financially. I own a home. It’s $887 a month mortgage, $275 a month taxes (summer + winter tax bill divided by 12) plus around $71 for consumers and $78 for DTE. Then water is about $40 a month. Then some other costs like insurance is $88 a month so it comes out to roughly $1450 a month. That is a lot of money for a single guy like me. No kids no wife. Still costs a lot. If you can get a motor home for less than $1000 a month all in, then you’re winning. Of course house will appreciate in value and a motor home will depreciate. But the motive is to reduce expenses and continue to buy assets. A house that is owner occupied isn’t an asset because it is not putting money in your bank.
What is the situation when RV has to be towed
@spookytook buy a hitch, and a uhaul truck is $20 bucks + gas
Preach bro; tbough its great, life aint always about money.
I like this sentiment ❤
Well done! Freedom and travelling!
Better than being cooped up in between immovable walls!! Keep going and best of luck!❤️
Doggo sleeping on its back under the table is so cute!🥰
Your ar e living your best life. Spending time with family w/o begging employers to have time off is ratchet. I love it.❤
God, please send a man my way that wants to embark on this adventure with me 🤩🤩🤩🤩
send a man that is Gods choice for you to marry. living together without being married, is against Gods word, of course.
I'm trying to get mine on board 😂 I've been traveling in my RV as a travel nurse for about 2 years and I Love it...he just needs to get some type of remote work to join me
Hey, I'm in Montana now but I would love to travel also. I'd definitely go on an adventure with you. Let me know?
@@robertbilger5794 she wd have to vet you pretty aggressively and marry you in order to do that. very dubious indeed.
@@Lauren-vd4qe🤣🤣🤣
Been working remote for 17 years now. I've traveled and lived and all over the US and Bahamas
Congrats! Great adventure!
Does it make you sad how boring life is?
@@AngkarYearZero We have a host of hobbies we enjoy. We only booked 2 months of travel this year so we can do other things we like that we can't do while traveling.
@@markgraves9429 "Travel". You mean walking around aimlessly and eating?
I'd love to live in the Bahamas at least just to see what it would be like.
Congratulations and enjoy your adventure.
Thank you!
Thanks for your honesty…
Always! 😀
Nice Rig!! Enjoy America while you can! We are not living on the road but we did "waste money on a class a" and are taking as many trips ans we can!!
Right on 😀👍
I needed to see this today ❤😊. I’ve been considering this for a long while. I think being able to buy a new MH would be cool for many reasons, but considering how much & how fast they depreciate I can also see getting one that’s a few years old or more for a drastic discount, also being a great choice!
a good used truck and fifth wheel is a lot less money to buy, fix and maintain than a MH. u just park the trailer, unhitch, and drive to do fun daytime things, then come home to a comfy spacious trailer for dinner, campfire and comfy bedrm. so much easier.
@@Lauren-vd4qe I hear you. I’ve been so very much back & forth about this. I agree of the convenience of a tow behind or 5th wheel. I actually just bought a diesel suv to tow a camper with a few months ago but I’ve since realized that the 4400 lb capacity isn’t enough for me as I’d like a 30’ or more. Plus the advantages of a 5th wheel puts an suv out of the running. So much for foresight, hindsight wins again!😅
@@alloutofdonuts3998 exactly right, but i wd not get a 5th wheel trailer beyond say 31ft or u will find it hard to maneuver in traffic and hard to park in an RV park. 31 ft is plenty for a couple. get a good used truck and good used trailer, no need to get new ones.
A used and well cared for motorhome is the win win in my book. So often when buying new, the first couple years are normal quirks and warrantee fixit issues. Buying a well cared for and loved older unit has already taken it greatest depreciation hit, and most diesel pushers are just getting happily broken in by the time the first owner decides to change course
@@Lauren-vd4qeI have bought a used 28’ trailer. Love it. But no idea what’s the best pick up truck to pull 7-9k lbs & loaded pickup bed. Any suggestions? I want to begin traveling in 2025. My concern if best vehicle for the job, especially in the mountains!
Good for you both!! I'm happy you are doing what makes you happy and not waiting til later on in life. I am going to turn 70 this April and I still wonder where did all the years go? I can't believe I'm going to be so old. I feel as though I have wasted my life and there's nothing for me to look forward to. I feel as though I'm just waiting for the end to come and claim me. Since there's no do-overs it's great that you both are living the life you want and seeing our country. I have always been fascinated with RV's so I admire your lifestyle. Keep it up...do whatever you want because time goes by too quickly. Thank you for the fun videos...I can live vicariously...lol.
Thank you so much for watching! YOLO. ❤️❤️
@@fuelyourwander what does YOLO mean?
I’m nearing 70 & similar story. How the time flys by so dang fast after retirement age is insane! I’ve been taking care of others all my life & only have one parent left. Blessed to have had them most of my life. Dad passed on 2 yrs ago. I bought a little used Travel Trailer & plan to find the best used pick up to pull it & hit the road in 2025 spring through fall & home for winters & keep mom company. She’s in pretty good health in late 80’s & active. May go with me some but like being close to home & friends every week day & we go to church on Sundays. I will always find a proper place of worship on the road. I’d like to learn how to make extra income while on the road too. So keep dreaming & take the plunge if you can while you can!! I figure 5 yrs will be my limit but in my career, vaca’s were not an option with 5 kids to feed. No kids or hubs now, so it’s travel time😅, God willing that is!
We don’t get out of this alive! Do what makes you happy, now! ❤
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Time is a precious resource, indeed!
“Investment in experiences” beautifully said. Its called America the beautiful for a reason. God bless and keep you safe.
Thank you so much! ❤️
What’s important here is they still maintain a regular job. Hopefully, despite their road trip experiences , they get to save part of their money.
Agreed.
I'VE WORKED FOR A LOT OF OLDER PEOPLE WHO HAVE MOTORHOMES WHO STRUGGLE WITH THEIR HEALTH TO GET OUT NOW THAT THEY'RE OLDER THEY CAN'T DO TOO MUCH WHEN THEY WERE YOUNGER LIKE YOU BOTH THEY COULD HAVE DID IT BUT THEY TALK ABOUT HOW THEY TRY TO GET OUT AS OFTEN AS THEY CAN BUT THEIR HEALTH DENIES THEM THE ENERGY LEVEL THAT IT TAKES TO DO THINGS AROUND THE MOTORHOME CAN BE CHALLENGING SOMETIMES WHEN YOU'RE OLDER AND EMERGENCIES THAT POP UP CAN BE QUITE DIFFICULT FOR ONE OLDER PERSON TO TRY TO HANDLE THEM BY HIMSELF MANY TIMES THE OLDER WOMAN WITH HIM CAN GET HURT TRYING TO HELP AND NOBODY WANTS TWO PEOPLE INJURED AND IT'S VERY IMPORTANT THAT THE PEOPLE TRAVELING WITH YOU ALL KNOW AND UNDERSTAND HOW TO DRIVE THE THE HOME IN CASE THE MAIN PERSON DRIVING GETS INJURED OR SICK OR LOST OUT IN THE WILDERNESS THE OTHER NEEDS TO KNOW HOW TO HANDLE THE HOME IN ALL ASPECTS
Writing in all caps with no sentences and paragraphs makes for a very difficult read.
1. It's a personal choice.
2. Agree with the other person, ALL CAPS is difficult to read. Especially if one doesn't use punctuation. Plus, internet protocol deems ALL CAP AS YELLING!
3. Older people ideally should sell their toys, motorhomes etc, , before they get too old to use it properly.
4..Again, it's a personal choice, and older women shouldn't be doing all the work.
So it is worthy to do what you like when you still get enough strength to do it. Life is so short....
WHAT!? I CAN'T HEAR YOU.
Word to the wise. All capital letters are a royal pain to read. Like someone shouting at you.
Right on! Happy and safe travels!
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Thank you! You too!
How blessed you are to have a beautiful RV like that I would so love to do that
Thank you so much!
You should really come to Iowa but in the spring. We actually have a lot to offer and check out 😊
If I was able to afford to live like this, and my job is a remote job... I would definitely do thisi especially love that you have the furbaby with you too.
I want to do this while my kids are still little ❤
The dog looks happy 👍🇺🇲
You only live once, enjoy!
Thank you!
That picnic table cover is so cool!
Happy for you. Personally I couldn’t do it. May God bless you
That's a blessing.
That right. God bless you for doing the work and geting joy out of it.😅😅
I love the 2 door jeep vs 4 door.. rvs appreciate spiritually, not typically financially
Am sure RV life is worth it for those who love traveling! I rather have a nice garden in backyard and I don’t have any auto skills to help myself so instead I love watching people who RV and their experience + their struggle on the road.
Thank you for watching! Enjoy the peaceful sounding garden! 😀
The experience and lifestyle is what you put your money to, which never depreciates in my eyes.
We agree.
That looks so fun! Congratulations on making memories instead of a pile of money. Good job and I'm jealous.
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Happy for you. Enjoy!
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You are making memories For a lifetime. Please do not let anyone tell you you’re wrong.
Thank you
Yes! It's the best way to live in today's world. Been living in one for 8 yrs now, would never go back to a house.
Congrats! Glad you enjoy it like we do!
Do you have a home base to park long term?
I want to get an RV just so I can tour the land. 8 want to see as much as I can from MD to the west coast. Congrats to you both!
Amen!! I say do your life as you need to!!! 💪🏾👏🏾👍🏽😊
Yes! Thank you!
@@fuelyourwander 👍🏽❤️
I also sold my home and bought a motor home, which was the best thing I ever did. Due to a fall and my rig being as big as it was, it was hard to get in and out of it. I moved into an apartment and the moment I moved in I knew it was the worst thing I could have ever done. Both have ups and downs but I choose to live in an RV anytime. It's a home, hotel, and summer home all in one plus cheaper to repair than a house, and best of all, No rent or property tax lol. I am now looking for a smaller one and will never leave. I can go on and on about living in a RV.
Very smart to do this now.
God bless you and your family in your adventures. ❤🙏🚐
Now THAT'S LIFE 💯 🙌❤🇬🇧
We’re looking towards getting an Rv and travelling across Canada first. We’re both retired and miss travelling.
Go for it!
With a RV you can afford anything them pusher cummins diesel rvs are pretty hefty
Good on ya! You don't have to justify to anyone how you live your life. Have fun!!
I just found this rv that uses a Mercedes truck chasis made by a company called dembell. It is very luxurious and it has a garage that can fit a car
God bless you guys! 😄🎉🥳 Cheers to you!
You are living the life where others only dream of❤❤❤❤
I CANNOT WAIT TO GET OUT THERE JUST HAVE TO GET ME A VAN FIRST ❤
Good for y'all. Enjoy your life. Safe travels.
Thank you! You too!😀
Absolutely worth it.
This is why I don't want a house. It basically makes you stuck. Stuck in the same place, stuck paying a mortgage, stuck in a job, stuck with a bunch of stuff. Not the life for me. I'd rather live on the road and rent some place when I feel like settling somewhere or tired of travel.
👏👏👏Awesome!
I noticed no CA yet? Why not? It’s one of the BEST for great weather & beauty.
We will be spending a lot of time in CA this winter. 😀
11 years ago we bought a class C motorhome and traveled for a year. It was fabulous. Then we settled down out in the country and while we built our own home, we lived in our motorhome another 2 years.
Miss traveling though
We wouldn't change it for anything. 😊
Just sold my house and bought a new truck and 5th wheel RV...
Me, my wife and daughter are so looking forward to the transition.
Congratulations 👏 life is too short🎉
Most ppl want to travel & explore when they retire, not knowing your losing valuable time it's gone forever
Love the honesty in this video. Thank you and live life to the full ❤❤
I took a road-trip with a buddy after high school that lasted almost 16 months. Between the two of us we had friends and family all over the country so we had places to stay, if not we either threw up the tent or got a hotel room. We hit the lower 48 and parts of Canada & Mexico. I want to go again *SO* freaking bad!!! There’s so much that I’m interested in seeing now that I didn’t give a flip about back then. Not to mention that two dudes crammed into a Trans Am was NOT the ideal way to travel!! Go now while you’re young enough to enjoy it. Far too many people just exist on this planet instead of living life to the fullest!! Enjoy the journey!!
What Wi-Fi package do you prefer. Thank you.
Bottom line it for us... Depreciation, fuel, RV space, maintenance food, and restaurants and hotels, when needed... Im thinking $100,000 per year. Not many people can afford that.
A good used truck and fifth wheel are a lot less money to buy, fix and maintain than a MH.
Safe travels
Thank you!
Too funny the dog is under the table with his legs up 😂
He has a pretty nice life… 😀
I wondered if anyone else noticed.
I'm really trying to talk my husband into to doing this. The idea of spending the next 20 years of our lives trapped in an office and to a mortgage is not my dream life. He thinks it's not feasible or realistic to go on the road. I don't know how to change his perspective.
Love your videos!
That’s exactly how we felt! If you’re seriously interested, highly recommend renting an RV for a week and testing it out first. It’s challenging at times, but so worth it!
Go to a big RV show and look at many different RVs. imagine yourself living in them. Where you would fit your things. Try a rental first.
I'm thinking about selling my place to go travel in a motorhome. Lots of things to consider, especially when I already live on a lake. The lake is always drying up and it's just lonely out here sometimes though. I'm just leery of hidden costs right now.
Question: So whenever your RV breaks down, or needs to go to the shop for maintenance, where do you guys stay while your coach is being repaired? This process could take days or a week to complete.
Typically we just stay in a hotel or an AirBNB. Not always fun, but it’s always a great story. 😀
I use to live in OR. Most of this was filmed in there. One of the most beautiful state in the US. I miss it there
We agree. Oregon is a beautiful state! ❤️
Would love to RV full time ❤😊.
Congratulations 🎉 I love your answer. 🙂
Thank you 💜
I don’t even take a vacation let alone a few 😂
If I didn’t have 4 kids I would have done this but I love my babies wouldn’t trade this life for them ❤
The peace of mind and senrenity i crave😊
Congratulations. My wife and I are looking to buy an MH. Can you tell us the annual and monthly expenses, like parking, maintenance, insurance, etc. thank you
It varies drastically depending on how much you travel, where you stay, type of RV, etc. Lots of great websites and information available to estimate your expected expenses depending on how you like to travel.
@@fuelyourwandercan you suggest some of these places for info? Newbie elder. Not used to all this digital everything! But do need to find the extra income to travel. After great losses left me broke, my SS doesn’t cover the bills as it is. Any info would be appreciated!!
Live while you can! Was no such thing as cell phones & computers in my day, young people have an advantage. But will never know a simpler life like we had. Even though it was hard work & long hours making a living for a family, it’s a total different world than 50-60 + years ago!
My dad lived in an rv full time for 5 yrs. He had one that was allegedly made to be lived in. It started falling apart after about 3 yrs. Nowadays the new ones can't even make it to the dealer without being shaken and beaten to a pulp from the trip to the lot. Ridiculously poor build quality
This looks like paradise to me
All we have is now, love your lifestyle!
All true. Well said.
Thank you!
Biggest RV is still way smaller than the smallest house. Selling an appreciating asset for a depreciating assets. Come 10 or 15 years you will completely regret that decision. Also RVs are poorly made, many have problems after 5 or 10 years. Best mix is to down scale your house and take long RV trips. Always good to have a place to call home.
You're right you either choose to make money and take a few trips somewhere abroad per year, feeling like a trapped person working endlessly like a slave for the system, or go out there see life, explore meet people learn about cultures, try new food. Life is short you never know if you will make it to see tomorrow ❤
Have kinda considered sellong my house and buying land. And a big newer RV to live in fulltime, with my son. On the land I would also buy. But am trying to look into the pros and cons of selling my house to do that? My brother said "you will have to do repairs on it here and there." But, forogot that over 18yrs being in my home. I have done a good amount of repairs for it too, haha! Property tax on the land would be cheaper. Cause the "house" would be on wheels. Instead of being a foundation set in on the land. So that would be a bonus for sure. I also have a lot of solar power products I bought the last three years from Bluetti. And it should for the most part totally power all things needing power. And, as much as things will need power.
Sounds like a plan and you have given it some thought!
@@fuelyourwander thank you! Yes, trying to weigh my options on everything before making a definitive decision.
Only one Life to Live! 👏
I’m looking to transition now n I feel like the pros outweigh the cons. I want to see our beautiful country not die slaving away
People that worry about investments aren’t understanding the fact of being able to reap the rewards from money with bad health. Live life now. 🎉
You guys love Oregon I see 😊
We love the PNW! 😀
Ooooh it seems has it is definitely worth it.
only problem with tip out, unless opened up all the way youre all squished, please dont open up if your in a truck stop.
I am thinking about obtaining a driver’s license. One of my life’s objective is to reside and invest in an RV van. However, I wonder if it cheaper than purchasing a house and/or renting an apartment? 🤔🤔
It's an investment in experiences! So well said
I have been living the rv life style since 2014 and the one thing that really bothers me is that I see all these big beautiful Class A diesel pushers and I would love to move up to one from my gas 33 ft. Class A, but I see so many of them on the hook being dragged into the shop for repairs. , now to me, when you spend that kinda money on an RV, it should never be on the hook getting dragged into the shop. I started out with a slide in truck camper and had no issues. Then, a 28-foot class C, no issues, now I am in a 33 ft Class A for the last 3 years and no issues. It just doesn't seem to be worth the extra cost.
Buy used. Buy a nice pusher with 25-50k miles that has been well maintained. You wont have any issues. There is no getting around the fact that these “homes on wheels” take a beating and let someone else break it in for you. Most coaches, like ours, are built on chassis that can last 1M miles, so if you buy something with 50k miles that has been well maintained, it is still like brand new.
We've been FT in our motorhome for 5 years. Sadly, we had to wait until retirement before we could do so. Nevertheless, we feel it's the best decision we ever made too. We live in an older motorhome that someone else paid the depreciation on. We paid $15k for it with only 28k miles and in great shape. It hasn't seen the inside of a repair shop once in the last 5 years we have been living in it full time. I think older, well-maintained motorhomes are often more reliable than brand new RVs, as they have all the bugs worked out of them over the years. We live this debt free lifestyle for 1/3 of what it used to cost us to live in our old stick and brick home. But even if we didn't, what price can you put on your freedom?
Congrats! That’s awesome and we totally agree. No debt and freedom. ❤️
Representing the PNW!!! Welcome and please come back to stay all summer!❤
We love the PNW!! Thank you
What is PNW?
BTDT: worth every dollar. An investment in _living._ Enslave the dollar rather than be a slave to it.
Beautiful life ❤❤❤❤Enjoy 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉
Very balanced answer ❤
Thank you!
So happy for you. I'm jealous...
I lived in a Airstream for 5 years.
I see that it’s an American dream, but which floorplan layout? 45 a, 45P?
American Dream 45A 😀
would love that lifestyle
This lifestyle is very good for probably 15% of people, you need to have high frustration tolerance for when stuff breaks down, also be a do it yourselfer
Agreed. Thanks for watching! 😀