Welcome to our channel! In 2022, we made a bold choice: to break free from the ordinary and embrace a life of adventure while still keeping our digital careers alive. Retirement? Who needs it when you can live your dreams right now? Within a whirlwind 10 months, we sold off everything we owned, bought our first RV, and set off on an epic journey with our trusty rescue dog, Hugo, by our side.
This journey has taught us more than we could have ever imagined. We've had our fair share of highs and lows. We've ventured to incredible places we'd only dreamed of, but above all, we've crafted a life that adheres to our terms, and it's nothing short of amazing.
We invite you to join us on this adventure. Expect loads of fun, laughter, perhaps a tear or two, and the occasional slip of a curse word (because, well, life happens). Most importantly, anticipate an unfiltered glimpse of RV life and the pursuit of a life filled with travel and adventure. It's time to live like there's no tomorrow!
I've always wondered about how full-time Rvers, especially women, deal with getting their hair done when you can't regularly go to the same stylist who knows your hair and to get regular trims to keep your hair healthier. I chopped my hair off a year ago and am trying to grow it back out to the length in my profile pic, and I go every 12 weeks for color and cut (not ready to embrace the gray). My stylist knows my hair like the back of her hand...my hair is thick and naturally very wavy (I brush it straight while blow drying when it isn't super short like now).
Darlene & Barry, I appreciate your honesty about Full-Time RVing. I think Barry is " a somewhat muted type of a person ", and Darlene serves to counterbalance his " delayed reactionary responses ". I'm sure there is medical condition lurking there in the woodwork ( if you can afford to contract out to a doctor for a diagnosis ). Just kidding, you guys crack me up, but your fresh and reality-based rationale/lifestyle is so welcomed and needed nowadays. Life is all about experiences, and not objects/stuff. Thanks again, and I'm looking forward to your adventures. Always, Syn Silver !!!
Great video. I'm ex-military and that's been the extent of anything that smells like "RV-life"...mostly just tent-life. But, I've driven some large machines, towed some large equipment, and I am certainly used to the unexpected. I'll never be a RU-vid'er...I'm just not socially inclined enough, but I do expect the need for a mobile office. Your setups are great so I expect I'll be binging your videos to get some insight into desk-anchoring and such. I appreciate you folks, cheers.
We just had our tanks cleaned by Kleen tank and switched to the recipe you’re using after seeing what the other tank treatments were doing to our tanks.
What part of month were you at Bryce Canyon? We are strongly considering our first visit in 2 weeks after seeing your video. I expect it to be a busy time but really don’t know.
We were there in mid September and it was perfect weather, especially for boondocking. Busy during the day but not crowded. During the summer I hear it’s incredibly crowded. Youll want to get to the trails at sunrise for a better experience and cooler temps. There are shuttles from town as parking goes really fast in the park. If you go, have a great time. It’s one of our favorite places we’ve ever been (so far anyways😜)
We have a folding table for the outside grill, but honestly, there’s not a place to set it up and eat on inside. We would have to rearrange everything, and if there’s one thing I have learned in two years of travel, if it’s a hassle, we won’t do it. lol
A single bad experience can affect you. I was pulling a travel trailer across the country, and we stopped at a rest area for a break during the middle of the day. So happens to be a truck at that stop hauling a wind turbin blade. At the time, I thought it was the coolest thing to be up close and personal. I never walked up to the truck, nor did I walk around it. Just looked at it where I was parked. A driver from another truck, parked next to the wind turbin truck, got out and yelled, "What the f#&k you looking at? You got a problem?". I was dumbfounded, I didn't know what to say.
Yes, to the letting go of our work/volunteer/hobbies etc. Having those things of the past that gave us our identity- is a big deal. But it gives us as couples a new vista view and a new way of being together without all the things that distract. It is kind of like falling in love again with the person we first fell in love with. Just us and being a bit self focused for the first time in 35 years. Putting each other first again. And navigating that has a learning curve that is so worth it. We literally have served hundreds of meals and changed hundreds of sets of sheets in our home - most of our married life. Hospitality and generosity is important to us. We also have friends all over the nation because of it. It is interesting to be thinking of our we-ness/us-ness and learning to have each other be the main priority and focus. It is living in Wonderland and hard can be good. It isn't not ever having problems but it is dealing with problems in a healthy way and forgiving and apologizing and getting right again. Life is NOT all rose colored glasses and being real and having a life style be worth it is the point. Well said!!!!!! Love your wisdom! Thanks for being honest and real! What you are sharing is so valuable. You are an asset in this community!
We’re looking to retire at 62 in 4yrs and I’ve retirement accts set up to cover start out expense $94k,What is a good emergency fund amount to start out with?we have calculated our budget around to be around 3200 monthly,most say have 6 months in emergency fund,I want to know whats a set amount to truly have.
You know, it’s really hard to say. Depends on your personal situation. We wanted to have the funds to cover any major issue. Since we bought new on the Rv and truck we have warranty for most. However, we went with about 3 months expenses. Now, I wish we had more since I did lose my job but we were able to change the way we camp and make up for that change. It’s really all about your personal comfort zone and ability to be covered in case of anything major. Not much different than in a home really.
ikr. However, you can live on a lot less than we do. We actually cut our expenses by 63% recently (we have a video on that as well), so the cool thing is you can adjust as needed. You can't adjust a mortgage. We see so many full-time families on the road. I really admire them. I'm not sure I could have done it. lol
We want a large rig when we purchase and I REALLY appreciate your honesty!! SO great to hear you have no regrets about purchasing big! Makes me fear it less haha
Good morning from Kentucky, My wife Jo-Ann and I were Full Time RVing for just over 2 1/2 yrs. Although we had some great times Full Time RVing, and met some great friends along the way, there were also a lot of bad times as well, mostly from bad campers who purchased RV's, but never took the time to learn any camping etiquette. I had a serious health issue, and we were over 2hrs from any hospital who could deal with it. (I've had 4 stomach surgeries already) Luckly it sorted itself out that time. We had to deal with some really sketchy people in National Forest where there was no cell service. Going through Kanab, Utah the engine blew in our pickup truck, and cost us $8,000 to have a new engine put in. We had our share of ups and downs, but we're glad we got to experience Full Time RVing, and we're glad for the friends we made while on the road. After 2 1/2 years, we had enough of full timing. So, we sold our travel trailer and bought a small 2-bedroom home in Barren County, KY. We feel more comfortable and relaxed in our sticks & bricks home now, than when we lived in our RV. RVing was fun, but it's nowhere near as easy or as glamorous as some RU-vidrs make it out to be. Have a Fun, Safe & Blessed 4th of July weekend guys. JT
I have a good sized rv. Other than getting fuel don't spend much time at truck stops. On the road I do my best to give trucks all the room they need. Most truckers seem to show courtesy towards me. Sometimes it seems if you give them courtesy I usually rather run on the highway with trucks than cars. Even tho I'm not a semi they realize I'm pretty good size and need room as well.
My husband really wants to live this lifestyle . I’m not quite on board! I have 3 precious grandchildren I would have a hard time leaving as well as my 2 girls. But I’m having these thoughts I’ve never had before like could this really be for me? Enjoying your channel
Please don’t take your 30 in the fuel island. Fuel, run in and get your receipt it necessary and go park if you need more time. I’ve been on the road 20 years, I’ve noticed that RVers have no clue what we deal with. We are not on vacation so please fuel and move and try not to take up our spaces to park as we don’t have as many options as you. Also, use your cruise control, it drives us nuts when you speed up and slow down. Most of us are governed to a certain speed so we are not trying to pass you slowly, please slow down and let us by, god forbid I blow a steer tire while trying to pass you.
Thanks so much for your input. It’s always great to open those lines of communication. Do know that there are many rvers who live and travel full time, not on vacation. But do know most rvers respect semi drivers and will always put them first. Not all.. but many will,
We are 44ft. For two weeks I’d say book as early as they will allow you for holiday or summer travel. Most state parks open up booking 6 months in advance, but it varies. Off season I got a full two weeks within a couple of months before but even if you don’t go that far in advance, just keep checking for cancellations. I have booked a week and then caught a second week later.
How do you get the car on and off of the truck? I haven't seen you use the car in your videos and it would be nice if you had a video where you use the car?
Going through the process of shining up the house for the market. Should be listed by end of the week. It's a bit overwhelming but we are committed to the process. Plan is to full time in Florida🌞🍻🍻🌞
I just retired from the military after 28 years and my wife and I are seriously considering full-timing. I've been binge-watching hours and hours of YT videos in prep work, but I keep coming back to yours. Solid content, no fluff, and really well put together. I know the time it takes to make good videos, so thank you for your attention to detail and really thinking through what might be helpful. I'll keep coming back as long as y'all keep putting the videos out. Thanks! --Andy
I like a 5th wheel but I don't want a big diesel truck to get fixed by a mechanic that will take advantage of me. What's best option for travel with a teen? Safety is #1. So maybe not for us. 🤷🏻♀️ I have seen solo parent travelers.
There are sooo many people with kids and teens. We are at an Rv event (Xscapers) and there are so many teen from different families hanging out together. I’d go find some Facebook groups for solos or families and start connecting.
Hey guys sorry to hear you got laid off, enjoyed your video. I’m two months new to full time RV living, lots to learn. Keep up the great work coming and stay safe out there. Cheers!
Me and hubby went through a fase of maybe selling our home and doing full timers. We’ve gone camping since our boys were little and still doing it with our adult kids and grandkids. We decided not to do it full time , it’s to much work. We need a base home.
Thank you for sharing, it made us look at our budget while we’re still in sticks/bricks. Been thinking about RVing for the past couple of years. Don’t know if we want to do full time or part time or weekends only. Your video has open our eyes and mind. Thank you 💙🤍
I am a solo RVer in a small Class A coach. No tow car. At age 92, I look at my “home” and feel so thankful to have it. I think about how I would be living if I did not have this rig. I would be in a small not so upscale apt. or worse, an assisted living. Lonely and friendless. Costs would be straining my income, leaving me unable to travel or enjoy buying any extras. I would be stuck in one place. No redecorating or upgrading in an apt. I am thankful I have my own affordable space, decorating it as I choose, upgrading when I can, and moving to a different location if I don’t like where I am or just want to see something new. I also treasure the many friends I have made from all over the country. I can do all this and pay off debt and save and invest to improve my finances. Yes I am so thankful for living the RV lifestyle. I will never leave it until I am forced to because of ill health or injury. Yes I will die in my RV. lol!
We drive a 40 ft diesel pusher with a silverado pickup in tow, we rarely stop a truck stops instead opting for regular gas stations, mostly because of the price difference often up to $.75 per gallon. We do our best to not impede truckers and stay out of areas they need to park their trucks.
