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1st time ever seeing one of your videos. I’m just blown away by your 2’s chemistry. Your 1st date must have been all night talking. Lol. You could finish each other’s sentences. Had to subscribe, u guys rock and thank you for the video. I can’t for some time to catch up with u crazy kids. I’m 59 with 19 grand kids, even using my phone to me is a treat, they take everything. Lol. I’d love those kids to see your positive attitude, laughing at problems, etc, very infectious. Take care and again thank you
Just waiting 1-2 years - when ALL those beautiful Sprinters, etc. that so many folks purchased during the pandemic, end up sitting unused in driveways for a year. Then they will sell, and I will have the money to purchase! Why buy new, when so many people are quitting??? Thanks for the keys... I've been planning this for 5 years, way before stupid covid. I'm coming for their unused dreams. And they can stay home. DEAL! Just banking the $$ and waiting patiently... A chick with a man and a plan!
We are a family of SIX... and have been full time since 2015 (that's when we sold the house and officially went full time). I've seen a LOT of people come and go. Most people who quit do so in the first year. In my observation (and after talking with many who have quit) it's due to several reasons: 1 - Don't full time if you think it's all roses and adventures. If you don't have a firm grasp on reality you'll find that the reality of life will catch up with you... and quickly. Sites will not always be "perfect" to your taste... repairs, repairs, repairs is a way of life... BE FLEXIBLE (or you'll go mad) as things happen (blown tire; engine issues; weather; family emergency causes change of plans, etc.). In other words, if you think that life is going to be magical and worry-free, like you see all those RU-vid videos of 20-somethings carting around the states -- you might get a hard smack of reality, quick. 2 - DO NOT TREAT IT LIKE A VACATION. This actually should be the number 1 reason people quit. I've seen more people than I can remember who have started off strong and passionate about full time RVing, only to gladly give it up within the first year -- and it's almost always due to burn-out. The problem is that they treated it like a vacation. Don't (unless you're made of money and have nothing else to do with your time). RVing is about slowing down and enjoying what is right in front of you. If you race from Point A to Point B to Point C as fast as you can to try to "fit it all in"... you're going to burn out. This isn't a 1-week vacation... this is a LIFESTYLE. How many of us have come back from a 1 or 2 week vacation exhausted, claiming that we now need a vacation from our vacation? That's the point. Slow down... take your time. You do NOT have to see every silly tourist attraction on the map (most of them are junk anyway -- simply created by a marketing engine to claim your cash)... and NO, you are NOT missing out if you go to an area and miss seeing the 'sights'. The 'sights' are right in front of you, not behind some ticket booth. Besides -- you should be running around with the mentality that you WILL BE BACK... so leave something for your future trips. Pull out the chair... enjoy some coffee as the sun rises... take a nap... whatever. Many of us work remotely nowadays, so treat your day like you would at the office or home office, and consider yourself "on vacation' after you punch out for the day. 3 - MONEY. This has a LOT to do with #2... as people who start out really seem to think that they need to go to every mom-n-pop restaurant in every town they visit or they're somehow not "doing it right'. Eat good, but eat cheap -- at 'home'. Sure, it's nice to splurge on a restaurant here and there... but you're likely going to have more fun inviting other campers to your site and share some steak, veggies, beer, tea, or whatever with meaningful conversations about life, your lifestyle, and all the beauty that is around you. Buy yourself a good SMALL pellet smoker (like a table-top Traeger, although that's the most expensive brand) and you'll find that a pellet smoker has the ease of a gas grill (although it is a little slower) with almost none of the mess of a charcoal setup. Just turn a dial and enjoy some of the best food you've had it a long time (seriously -- those pellet smokers can make everything taste amazing -- with almost no effort at all). I mention a pellet smoker simply because once you've experience food cooked at the RV on one of those, and it might ruin you for most restaurants (saving you a lot of money). As far as the other reasons people quit -- it's usually related to one of the three above. As far as overall expense -- like fuel prices... see items 2 and 3 above. Slow down. Stay in one location 1 to 4 weeks. Seriously. Moving too often really burns people out. You need time to relax and unwind. And slowing down will reduce your fuel bill by spreading it out over time. When you're ready to go, make sure you're not traveling more than 2-4 hours to your next destination, if possible. Just because you want to make that next highly-marketed made-up tourist destination on the map doesn't mean there aren't a thousand equally awesome places to see along the way (they're just not marketed, and therefore not as crowded and likely don't have a ticket booth in front of them). Make friends at the campground instead of lining up to by tickets for a statue you can't even get close to. As far as campground prices getting higher and higher -- that's just the price of inflation. Things aren't cheaper in a house... they're just different. Consider a camping program, like Thousand Trails. I've personally stayed at various campgrounds from the West Coast to the East Coast utilizing Thousand Trails along the way... which really offset our camping costs. Sure, the high end memberships will cost a lot up front, but once that cost is paid for you'll find that you can go an entire year on VERY LITTLE. Not every place has a Thousand Trails that we can use... and we're members of other associations... but those programs save us enough money that we can really splurge on a killer site (like the Florida Keys) and still come out way ahead. Just because the RV park in the middle of the city is charging a crazy amount each night doesn't mean that's your only option. And if you're focused on the central and west part of the states, the dry camping (some people call it 'boondocking') is everywhere, so long as it fits your style. Anyway... thought I'd add my $0.02 to help with the topic. Enjoyed the video.
I was on board with you until you started emphasizing inviting other campers over and making friends!🤣🤮 that’s the last thing I’d be doing as an RV-er!
One thing that is probably important to mention and not all people who embark on full-time RVing can do this, but they should always keep a homebase that they OWN if they can. If someone started RVing before housing costs soared into the stratosphere they may find affordable housing out of reach now and monthly rental costs are also out of sight in many areas too. This would force people getting out the full-time RV life to have to seek shelter that is really not what they had bargained for.
Thank you for these golden nuggets! RVing has become a trend bit not realizing some people literally have no where else to live and this is the beat option. I didn't realize inflation is hitting people in RVs
I started out living in a 24 ft travel trailer full time out of necessity. No where to go and no money to go with... beat a homeless camp. Finally won my VA Disability and was able to upgrade to a 40 ft motorhome (4 slides) and ordered a brand new car. That was just over 3 years ago. Never thought about packing it in and getting out because I love my RV, I'm VERY handy with making many of my own repairs (plumbing, electrical, construction if needed, etc) and I love doing them (don't love when things NEED to be fixed but I love fixing them when it happens). I'm a 68 year old female traveling alone with 4 cats. BEST THING I EVER DID: solar just this past November. Sure, I'll be paying for it for several years to come but I have to tell you... I don't NEED campgrounds anymore. I can park anywhere I want (BLM land is free!) and still live very comfortably. If you are going to be full time, I highly suggest getting a solar set up. Yep, it's expensive but damn... It's already paid for itself in what would have been campground costs. "Don't Be Afraid Of the Path, Be Afraid Of Not Moving Forward". Don't know who said it but it's gold. Friends and family keep asking me where I'm going next and I tell them I have no idea and I'm in no hurry to get there. Life is good! Happy travels, everybody!
Wow you are truly an inspiration. I wonder if loneliness is ever an issue as I also traveled full time on the road on BLM lands as a single woman. I didn’t like the isolation after a few months and I am much younger.
Thanks for this input. I'm going to try charging the battery with the alternator or even a second alternator. Solar panels aren't stealthy in urban settings. People can see from two storey houses and apartment buildings. I'm living in a TINY off-grid cabin at the moment with propane and only self-contained solar lightbulbs, radio, exterior lighting, etc. I basically want a bedroom on wheels because I'll be working most of the time.
This is the first time I’ve watched your channel. I was really impressed with your style of filming an informational video and the way you two work together. Definitely captured my attention. Great job! I’m looking forward to seeing more in the future.
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I’ve been RVing since the early 1970s and am considering getting out of RVing just because it’s so popular now. Back then you never needed reservations. State parks are now loud party atmospheres where people travel in groups of 5 or 6 families and nobody’s watching their kids or pets and quiet time is for other people.
Same with camping and canoeing. It's so crowded now that it's more relaxing staying home. Everyone is there to party, not to enjoy nature and it's views.
I’ve been noticing that as well. People playing loud music, large groups of people just partying. It’s becoming harder & harder to find some peace in the outdoors.
We used to camp in campgrounds in Alaska along with back country canoeing and everywhere it got crowded. Being 69 I built a remote cabin accessible by snowmachine or off road vehicle. We can go out there for weeks and see not see anyone. Going out this weekend with the youngsters in their 40s.
Last time that we camped at a state park in Northern California there was a group partying and smoking pot. The whole area stunk of pot. Not a fun experience. Happened a couple of times before but not as bad. :(
Thats why you need to boondock and be in the middle of nowhere. In park I often ended up with the guy that bought the cheapest gunny he could get that was louder that a standard lawnmower and he'd want to run it ALL NIGHT.
You guys hit the nails on the head...we fulled timed from 2019-2022 and prices have doubled or even tripled in some places if you can find any spaces. When we did the math, it was cheaper to travel overseas than full time RV in the USA. Great content! - Lance and Jenny
Thanks so much Lance and Jenny! Frustrating to hear about the crazy RV life price increases since 2019. Are you planning to travel overseas, or are you still RVing full time?
@jbar518 you're correct, and those RVs get horrible gas mileage, you're pretty much confined to RV parks, select campsites and Walmart parking lots....they think they bought freedom but they really strapped a ball and chain to their ankle......some people buy a 100,000 RV and only end up driving to the same ol place every summer...just buy a summer house there, it would be cheaper in the long run....and when you don't want it anymore it will sell for way more than the depreciated value of the RV.....RVs don't hold value well.
I was just talking with my wife about selling everything and hitting the road. I’m retired so my SS would be coming in monthly to help cover expenses. I first thought about buying a used diesel pusher. Seems I could find a reasonably priced one for about $50K. Then started following people on RU-vid doing RVing full time. They were all a big help in opening my eyes to what to expect. I was surprised by the cost of it! Having a great partner is also very important. Perhaps mandatory. Most of them were great with each other and humor was also very important. Regardless of that the cost still come. I was surprised by the amount of maintenance required and the cost of it. So much surprised that I realized this sounds great but reality is often worse than the fantasy. Then I switched my thinking to traveling around the world and staying for 2-3 months in different countries. Rent an apartment or house and taking in the ambiance. Again probably dreaming but some countries are very affordable. My wife is from the Philippines and we have travelled to Thailand before and loved our 2 month stay in Chang Mai. Street food was so affordable and tasted so good we never cooked in our apartment. We walked a lot too and didn’t mostly sight seeing which was easier because everything was new and magnificent. It was like being in a National Geographic show. During our walk there were massages available for $3.00 . They started recognizing us at several places because we frequently stopped by. We definitely wanted to do that again and visited Vietnam, Cambodia and different places in the Philippines. My wife still needs more convincing because she also loves where we live in Florida. I’m getting my knee replacement in April then the conversation and discussions will be more serious. .
I'm considering RV/van life because I can't afford housing anymore. I'm really nervous about getting rid of all my stuff, having to buy a used rig, taking care of 2 kittens, and not taking long, hot showers lol. This life is seriously calling my name, though!
I second that information about Planet Fitness and gyms. I go to the YMCA twice a week to wash my very long hair and it’s heavenly. I can stand in the shower for 30 minutes and the water pressure is fantastic and it’s unlimited hot water. Plus it’s very soft water.
@@larryhammersmith9984 I guess it's cheap if you have a small RV or van. Finding parking isn't hard with a regular size van or small RV. Vanlife is easier and cheaper in general with a smaller vehicle.
Can’t afford housing anymore either. i want to get on some waitlists for housing but that can take years. I know two ppl who each waited 8 yrs. I’m looking into RV just so we have somewhere to live.
Great video. I considered the full time lifestyle 8 years ago. When researching for a place to park a camper, I called my city to ask if local ordinances allow me to park the camper in my driveway short term. Their response was "YES", just for storage only, no one can be living in it. So I decided to keep the house, it serves me well as a base for my trips across the USA and down into Mexico. It's like having the best of both worlds. Sometimes I'll spend a weekend out in the camper planning road trips and tieing up fishing flies. Trying to secure a single site for exactly X numbers of nights will be problematic anywhere. You can try securing a site for as long as it's available, then bounce between sites as reservations and openings permit.
right, what business does city have if one lives in whatever he wants on his own property. maybe you could have lived quietly in it in the backyard somewhere hidden
You two are my favorite RV full timers! So happy to hear you are not quitting. I am taking notes on how y’all do it because just finding a random place to sleep would not be for me and my husband! Keep on showing us the best way to full time RV! ❤
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My hubby & I were full-time RV retirement lifestyle for 11 1/2 yrs. (spring 2011 - July 2022) We loved it and yes we knew about the downfalls. Over time, we got older & so did the rig. We were always looking for our "forever" home once we had to quit RVing. So when we arrived in western Kentucky, we found the place for us. The cost of living, the cost of repairs to the rig vs. her value, age & stress of driving, difficulty's in finding campsite,... made it easy to hang up the keys and resettle.
Thank you so much for your tips. I live in an apartment in L.A., I just retired from my school. I have been paying rent for 30 years, and I'm done with that. I have been researching and "window" shopping for a year to buy a 5th wheel. I am a hiker, and my bucket list is to visit US National & State parks. I don't mind boondocking because I want the freedom of stopping wherever I am. Thanks again for your info!! 😁👍🏽👍🏽
Yep, I retired from the military and I'm on the same wavelength as you. I hike, mountain bike, run, fish etc. It's just me so I thought how cool to RV and hit all the parks. I am researching still and this video is concerning though. I still want to do it though. haha!
This is very sad. So the normal family can’t enjoy going to the parks camping anymore because full timers are maxing out the spots. So now the weekend campers can’t enjoy this life anymore.
My thoughts too. I don't even want to full time. I just want a trailer so I can go camping. But have to try and reserve like 6 months in advance. Takes the fun out of it.
Unfortunately the weekenders are often loud, inconsiderate and annoying. That’s been my experience as a work camper. They trash the campgrounds too. We all heaved a sigh of relief when Sunday would come and the party crowd would leave.
@@ajf5823 we used to go weekend camping. We may have been a little loud, but we never trashed anything. But it got harder and harder just to get a tent spot. I’d have to sit up and wait for midnight and try to book anything. Sometimes a weekend camping is the only vacation a family can afford.
You really can’t blame a lot of people for that because I can’t afford to live in a house anymore. For a lot of people the RV is their permanent home. And they can’t go just anywhere without being harassed about not parking overnight. So it’s kind of a mess for both sides in it.
Being 34, single with no kids, and only pets, the pros of full time RVing definitely outweigh the cons. I have 3 years until retirement and then I'm committing. Prices will be high regardless of what you do, except gas. That's naturally going to be more expensive if you travel alot. Luckily I have friends all across the country to visit if I need a break, but I'm used to living alone and being away from people, that it probably won't bother me as much as others.
on disability, divorced, kids are living their own lives now and starting to consider van life. been watching various youtube channels but focusing on the negative aspect videos at the moment
I dreamed of getting a camper for years and go traveling. In 2018 I finally got one and took a month long road trip across the US. It was great and I was just calling campgrounds as I went and wanted to stop for the day. I had no issues finding places.After Covid that all changed. I'm spontaneous and don't want to be forced to plan trips so far in advance. I'm going to try and sell my camper in the Spring. It just doesn't seem fun anymore. I know I'll take a big loss on it but I don't see myself using it anytime soon.
I’m a full timer since 2017 in a converted Chevy Express. The last 2-3 years have been a nightmare but all these state parks, private RV parks will soon be begging for business as RV sales and usage continues to cool down. The pendulum will swing the opposite direction as it always does. I’m hopeful things will improve over the next 2-5 years. I just bought a truck and truck camper with the hope of doing more boon-docking in areas that were previously inaccessible in my big extended body 2WD van. I love the lifestyle, but will say I’m lucky in that I’m a travel nurse so I can park at the hospital at night and do local exploration on my days off. I’m very grateful for the ability to be able to park in the lot and never do anything other than pull up at night, park, and go to bed. No pulling out the lounge chair or firing up the bar-b-que! Lack of respect is one of the reasons over night parking is so restricted now. 😢
I'm not a full timer but made several trips last year including a route 66 trips from Ohio to California and back. I disagree with the fear that you can't find a campsite to camp at. There were some parks we stayed in that were full but there were others that were only half full and had spaces open. I've not had a problem finding propane when I've needed it. I will say we don't winter camp so I'm only using propane on chilly nights and to cook. I realize that prices are increasing in fuel and probably some campgrounds but inflation will hit us all whether we are in a sticks and bricks or an RV. I feel that some RV channels try and scare people away from RVing and sound all doom and gloom possibly to keep others from filling campsites. If your not to picky about where you stay you can find sites to stay at or move from campground to campground. I just had to state my opinion, you seem like great people. I just wanted to respectfully disagree. Safe travels and God bless.
I used to full time RV then I bought some wilderness land and parked my RV on it had a well drilled so I am on well water just like a stick and brick I don't use propane, on 100% solar for heating, cooking, also have big backup generator also. I am lucky enough to be able to have my spot as my home address as no zoning restrictions where I'm living, I have composting toilet so no black tank to dump my, waste water is recycled to water my crops so no gray tank neither.
First time viewer & appreciate the info you passed along thru your experiences! We're going to be downsizing & selling our house in the near future & in the meantime our "retirement" home, aka "big bertha" our 40 ft motorhome is parked in our yard. We've been making practice trips for month long stays at various places not real far from our home, typically 3-12 hrs drive. We've found belonging to RV membership clubs have helped on site costs. We tried Passport of America & got 1/2 price at a wonderful place we liked in the Smoky Mts. We're now Escapee members & got quite the discount at a place in Gulf Shores, AL that we stayed at for a month & loved! We are Good Sam club members, but they didn't have places we'd go, but do give discounts on fuel at Loves & Pilot truckstops. Also, another tip is senior citizens with a Golden Age pass can camp at Army Corp of Engineer campgrounds 1/2 price, so ask for those discounts, be it veterns, disabled, senior, etc.
Thanks so much for sharing all your great RVing tips! We really appreciate it. We have several memberships as well. Have you looked into Thousand Trails?
We are in year 3 of FT. Many of the price increases you mention would affect us even if we were in a sticks and bricks…i.e. the avian flu driving up egg prices, and general inflation pressures. So, we are still loving this life! One suggestion for those looking for long term stays, i.e., over a summer or winter season, is to volunteer to work in a National Park, Forest Service or BLM site. We’re staying free in FHU sites from LaborDay thru March at two different locations in Arizona…working a few days a week as volunteers, learning lots of new stuff, and not burning any fuel. Once spring comes, we’ll hit the road again. Enjoy your Ekko, I love your energy levels.
@@ajf5823 Getting a free space is like getting paid for it. You stay 7 days a week & work 2 days. Not a bad trade off. Of course what job & hours? would be my question
100%agree on having a home base Especially as I get older I have a 45ft 5th wheel that I park permanently in an RV Park and a 24ft travel trailer for my journeys
Are you talking about having a house somewhere or a piece of land? I have a friend that is in the process of buying a lot for his RV because the cost of lot rent has gone crazy.
If I work full time in an RV, van or whatever, it's still cheaper than rent and utilities especially if you have solar, lithium batteries and a composting toilet. I'd prefer to be off grid most of the time and not at a resort because I would want to travel without being super close to people. They really pack them in at resorts. Maybe once in a while but there's really no savings if it costs 1k to stay a month unless the rig is paid off. It just depends on the lifestyle you're looking for and what budget you have. BTW, I checked out your rig and it's way beyond my budget but that's ok. I just need to find one that fits my budget just like you did. Love your vids. Really providing great info for those wanting to get into this way of living.
I watch a lot of rv, van life channels and just ran across yours. Love your vibe! I seriously considered a life of travel several years ago but it just wouldn't work financially. So sad to see things are even more out of reach now. However...I have found a wonderful home outside the US where my budget buys me a great, although stationary, life. I do get itchy feet and watching videos like yours allows me to sayisfy my wanderlust :-)
Sometimes a change in lifestyle is meant to be forever, and sometimes, just for a season. When you are old and looking back, you will be glad for the memories.
The ONLY reason I bought an RV was to live on my land while my house was built. It worked out. The RV is now sold :). The RV life on the road never appealed to me, but I enjoy these videos from those that do it.
It be better if a group of rv get together and buy a piece of land or a ranch. In the UK when we do this we but a big country estate and turn them into Apartments & share the land. 'landwatch'
We aren't thinking of quitting but we are slowing down ... 😮💨 The reason: AGE. Our driver of the family (Ray) is turning 71 and it seems, for sure, that 80 will be the limit for him, if not sooner. Ironically, when you can best AFFORD both a home base and to RV a lot more, the years to do it are a lot less. So, please, take it from us, don't wait. Be creative, think out-of-the-box, and figure out a way to RV if that's what you want to do! (and, after 28 years of RVing, we heartily recommend it!)
I'm 72 and my hubby is 82. We've been traveling the country for the past 24 years - but not full time. We still have our sticks and bricks home but spend the winters in Florida and have been coast to coast 6 times. This is the first year we won't be camping anymore (just sold our 40 ft 5th wheel and our F350) due to my husband's severe arthritis and multiple back surgeries. Although I can do everything in our 5th wheel - including driving, backing up and parking, along with all the other chores, we decided now is the time. I will miss the adventure but we have many memories.
@@sharonwalicek7246 yes, that is in line with what we have found talking with other RVers. You are us in 10 years. We know you are going to miss it. Maybe you can still go a few times a year with the preset RVs, cabins, yurts, etc. at many campgrounds.
Y'all hit the nail on the head! The skyrocketing costs of full timing is the main reason we moved out of the States. We stopped full timing and moved to Ecuador and couldn't be happier!
Thanks, we would love to visit Ecuador some day, looks beautiful. What city are you living in? We have spent quite a bit of time in Peru, but have not been to Ecuador yet.
@@LetsTurnItUpWorld Ecuador works better for us. Uses the U.S. dollar, so no currency exchange, cheaper than Mexico or Panama, and year round perfect weather.
Our daughter is buying a tow behind rv and we’re excited for family trips. She will park on our property so she can also have a quiet work from home space. She has rented her house out so has extra income. Thanks for your awesome videos. You two rock!! ❤️👍🏼👍🏼
Off topic a little bit , but just wanted to say ,I enjoyed you both as much as the information you shared . Dave seems like a genuinely good guy and you are funny and playful. Great video!
I lived in a mini camper now for about 3 now. I'm moving out of my mini camper for the same reason I moved in. It's time for a new challenge and a change of scenery.
We aren't full-timers but got a 22-foot trailer recently (very very good price). The guys at the dealership said lots of people who bought RVs during covid are selling theirs "everyone and their brother wanted an rv but now realizing they don't like camping ". Trying to book a campsite at state and national parks has become a real pain though. We love our tent but with 2 little kids it has become a challenge. Still going to do 1-2 tent camping a year though. Keeping it real!
I'm not full-time but have been RVing for about 20 years and the traffic is getting to the point where driving is taking your life in your hands. Just came back to Pennsylvania from Tennessee up Interstate 81 and had several close calls due to road rage idiots passing me on the shoulder of the road and even equipment falling off of a truck at 70 miles an hour. Traffic gets worse all the time making traveling more stressful instead of relaxing.
I know the feeling been trucking 30 years west coast mainly local. Use to be a nice ride up to Vegas now you have people speed up do wild crap ya I can only imagine r.n
We try to stay off interstates and use back roads. Not full time but travel in our Nissan van with a sleeping platform. Used to travel in a Tundra with a camper shell for 4 months at a time. Love every minute of it!
Some Parks we have found even charge you an extra fee to dump your tanks. Even after you've stayed there! Also Parks & Campgrounds are now forcing you to pay for a minimum of 2 nights & if you change your plans charging a cancelation fee of up to half of your reservation cost.
My wife and I are so excited to get into RV living…but just can’t do it right now…but… have a real good excuse why we need to wait….we’re currently stationed in Japan and will need to wait until we get back to the States, hopefully we’ll be seeing you guys on the road soon….Love Your Video’s!!!
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OMG you guys are to funny especially when you were by yourself buring the snow storm. Thank you I was having a very bad day you brought a smile and laughter to my day. And a subscriber for as long as you all keep posting
I have lived full time in my 5th wheel for 7 years. Now, the difference is, I'm full time parked in an RV park. I'm fully skirted and very comfortable. I live in the mountains of Colorado. I've done my share of, what I call, glorified weekend camping. I'd rather tent camp than RV camp. I retired 6 years ago and my situation has been a god send for me. I don't travel like I did when I was younger, but when I did, I'd either tent camp or stop at a motel, and yes, I have tent camped in the snow many times. You just have to do what suits you, but it's a beautiful experience.
Thanks for sharing this Pam. We enjoy hot tent camping. It's absolutely beautiful. You're right. You have to do what suits you. It's all about experiences that makes your happy! Thank you for watching. By the way be sure to follow our newsletter for up-to-date info on where we are, tips, latest video releases, new merch, and more plus the occasional funny photo of us. 😂 www.turnitupworld.com/newsletter
I enjoy my life but not at any price. Now that I’ve reached my 70s I believe it makes things simpler to just stay in hotels. That’s just me. I still like it outdoors just require more comforts.
Thanks Scott, we really do enjoy the mobility of our camper van. The Transit van chassis is perfect for us. We have never had a larger rig, … now we do suffer space envy every so often when we see a big class A or 5th wheel!
Wife and I (no kids atm), EXTREMELY considered going RV life. We love the out doors it puts both us in a better clearer mindset and just seems fun, we're both on a mission to try to do some type of work from home/passive income jobs. We don't know where to start or how to even look into what we want or what is needed or how to even handle it. Seeing your guys video helped a lot.
Gotta say VanLife is looking far more desirable. Have very high intentions to convert a van one year from now, and be self sustainable enough not to need RV parks when not parked at hospitals (working as a travel nurse).
I keep go back and forth van vs. suv/trailer. Definitely parking is a serious issue and fee's vs.van life! If you have payment on trailer and suv already things add up with hefty space rent too!
We own a nice home in the SE US. She would like to start making trips to visit relatives once in a while. We don't have an RV yet, and I am on the fence about buying one because they are expensive, spend a lot of time not being used, are a headache for maintenance and upkeep, depreciate quickly, and fuel prices are going up. For us, I think renting is a better option. I think living full time in an RV is an individuals choice, so no criticism from me. We are retired and like relaxing in our real home, spending time on hobbies and little projects, making 1-2 day trips here and there, and enjoying retired life while we can.
Not full timers but we do a heck of a lot of RVing pulling our small 18' nucamp teardrop. Just returned from a trip and being retired military and disabled, we can access Military FamCamp RV sites and we get into National Parks for free (we do still pay to camp) and even with those benefits, the increase in prices were felt. For example, fees jumped from $25 to $50 at a FamCamp with no added benefits to campers. They did offer a bit less for weekly and monthly rates but if you're looking for just a few days, it's going to cost you. Next stop was a State Park in FL and while being residents and disabled the entry fee is wavered, we still pay for camping and that price jumped from $25 to $65 with no added benefit and they did not offer reduced weekly/monthly rates. As for availability, for us it takes advance planning. Our last long trip was six weeks from FL out to UT with the goal of visiting as many National Parks as possible. We used RVTripwizard (not promoting) to identify stops along our route, selected our driving distances, length of stay (based off what was in the vicinity) and selected dates right at the end of summer (kids back in school) or early in the year before May. Our longest adventure was three months from FL to Prudhoe Bay Alaska and surprising, that was the easiest to plan. Camp sites through Canada never required a deposit and plenty of places that were open to a boon docking if we wanted. Also started using Harvest Host sites and those have been rewarding. Again, we are not promoting any of this, just adding to the thread that RVing can be challenging and expensive but there are options to manage.
@@beckypearson5219 Becky. Priority are State Parks followed by KOA sites and then in remote areas like BC and the Yukon we boon dock. Just started to explore Harvest Host (normally they have a one day limit).
I am taking my rig to Mexico in December. Beautiful RV park 300 yards off the beach, with a pool. Just got my Mexican residency so I can stay as long as I want! Happy camping to all! 😊❤
I lived RV, not by choice. 2010-2012. I follow your post. I have flash back of being homeless than. Not a good homeless. I’m in an awesome place today. I watch, because you show the flip side of RV/camping. What I grew up with. Love the place’s you feature that my family took me to as a kid. Thank you. Your post’s is stomping out the memories of 2010-2012. 😊
Just found y’all’s channel and as a former FT in a 35’ 5th wheel that just called it quits last month, I can attest to every single one of the reasons you gave. I work full time from home so I figured I could work from anywhere, however, I was blowing past my RV park budget every month, it was a frustrating and long process to find place to stay in the area I wanted to be, and the cost of diesel and propane were outrageous. I didn’t like having to plan 6-9 months in advance just to find a safe and decent priced spot to park. My purpose for selling my home and doing RV life FT was to see the country and explore but it just became too exhausting, expensive, and difficult to continue. I’m now back in a brick and mortar and plan to continue my adventures but via long-term stays (1-2 months) at Air bnbs maybe just 1 or 2 places a year. I did thoroughly enjoy my adventure last year and don’t regret doing it, just wish it could have been a better long-term solution.
I'm so glad I kept my paid off house when I got into RVing. I got a van so it's easier but campground costs are crazy, along with gas. My favorite nearby campground is triple the rates now and it's packed. Hope you can sell your 35 footer, used RV lots seem to be full of them looking for buyers.
I never had understood why people would prefer to bring a 40' RV complete with Internet, TV and all the comforts of home with anyway. The preferred idea behind camping is to get away from the city life and get into natures' essence. To escape the leashes which "trap us" esp the electronic/tech leashes. This is an excellent video. I enjoyed your exuberance and the videos content! A+
I mean this is about full time living in an RV, so of course you’d want it to be a home. I’ve been considering doing FT RV due to school. I start dental school in December and would prefer not to have to worry about 800 plus rent a month🤷🏽♀️
What you're referring to is camping or campers. I do this with tents mostly. Also canoe rivers. Lots of great spots here in Arkansas for camping. If you bring a trailer camping, you're fancy, lazy, or glamping depending on who you talk to. We are primarily RVers and it's really nothing like camping although we can choose to have a campfire and BBQ too if we like. That's a bonus. We use our RV as a home to operate from while we immerse ourselves into a new area/culture. It's about travel and seeing new things other than trees or nature. There are awesome parks all over, lots of historical sites, must-see attractions, and great new places to eat that you can't get in your local area. We went to the Canadian Meritimes, ate lobster and scallops, and visited exciting cities like Halifax. Visited Yellowstone, Custer State Park, saw bison/bear/elk, and visited Mount Rushmore/Old Faithful. Went to Gulf Shores for shrimp/oyster, saw the Navy Museum, and swam in the Gulf. That's just a few. Tons of other stuff. It's not as stifling as car trips in hotels. That's actually distressing. Packing, unpacking, iffy room items/linens, very expensive nightly prices, etc. So, to sum up, I camp and I RV for different reasons and enjoy both, but especially RVing with all the comforts of home like a hotel on steroids.
Agree with Brent. I camp all over the country (I'm a hiker). Don't see y RVers are sad and quitting b/c other RVers for doing the same thing they're doing. I love hiking. it's lonely but it'll afford you the best outdoor experience you could ever ask for. People tell me they can't hike. But I've crossed hiking paths with a man who had polio as a child, a 70+ yo lady who had a hip operation earlier hiking the AT with her daughter and granddaughter, and a blind man just to make a few. I take baths in the purest, cleanest waters you can see, albeit cold sometimes and I've wished for water in some of the dry streams I've seen in CA. This lifestyle makes me appreciate the comforts of home even more. If you RVers gotta go home, do so but count it a joy that you got to do something others wish they could do.
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Recently sold our class A RV due to excessive expenses. We had the catalytic converter stolen while in a secured storage unit, all 3 batteries dead at same time and finally our big slideout needed repairs. Goodbye $3500. We put 44,000 miles on it the last 6 years and made great memories but decided it was time to move on. We will still travel to campgrounds that have existing cottages…there are lots of those.
There is a difference between FULL-TIME RV'r and FULL-TIME TOURIST. I have never stayed in a park more than a night, monthly is absurd. We(rv'rs) are self contained. Hook ups are for vacationers.
There is a Costco, not too far from the Oasis RV resort / uhaul that your at, that you can get propane from. It's on St. Rose in Henderson. They don't have diesel. I live close to the Oasis, in Las Vegas. Thanks for the video
We don't full time and have been without a travel trailer for about a year now. We've owned trailers since 2012 and would typically camp or destination travel 2 - 3 times per month and take a few two to three week trips per year. We have not been in a hurry to replace the trailer largely due to campsite availability. Well more like lack of availability. For years regardless of the season we could get weekend reservations at the two state parks we visit the most no more than a week or two in advance. With the exception of summer the same was true for private campgrounds we would use when visiting the coast or mountains. These days it is not uncommon to have to make reservation three, six or nine months in advance even during the off season. We intend to replace our trailer but will continue to go slow to see if campsite availability improves as the country normalizes back to something closer to pre-COVID behaviors.
I watched a few of your videos you are a cute couple she runs the show love the way she talks and conducts herself will be watching more keep up the great work God bless you both safe travels
I don’t RV but I have considered it I would probably do a van if I were to do it but I think personally it would be very stressful to keep finding places to park, I just don’t want to do that every week or two or every day😂
Last Summer although the online info said it would accommodate our RI couldn't fit into a spot we had reserved at Yosemite. we went to the Ranger station and let them know that we were not able to fit and go ahead and rent it out again. We camped below in the BLM land. For the next 4 days as we toured the park we went by the spot. It still had the reserved tag on it and was never re-rented. Too bad as they would have not only doubled the income but a person could have had a nice spot.
Thanks Herb for sharing your story. That is frustrating that they didn’t re-rent your spot. Did you have an amazing trip to Yosemite? Yosemite is on our bucket list for sure!!
@@LetsTurnItUpWorld yes; it is a little craze to me why they didn't rent it back out. People go up to the station in droves to see if there is a spot available. well worth your time to see. We've gone 3 years in a row. More than likely again in a couple of years. We prefer to boon dock on the BLM. You still have access to water & dump station in the Park for a very small fee.
I was in Joshua Tree and a nice person who decided to leave early left a note saying that the spot was open for 2 night and l was able to grab it. They need to make campsites easier to cancel by refunding money back to those who actually cancel.
I just found your page by accident! You guys are so pleasant 😊. I am a single 54 year old woman who is also a nurse who has traveled since 2014. I want to buy an RB so bad! That being said the reports of difficulty finding sites as well as the cost ? I just cant justify the cost when I can get a hotel room for the same price? Actually way cheaper when you consider “all” costs 😢. Cant wait to watch more of your videos!
When I was young camping was a miserable punishment for me and nothing has changed. I live in the wild but in my nice big house and I use propane for heat. I fill my 250 gal tank and spare me on what you are calling expensive. If I was stuck with my wife in a vehicle I wouldn't make it to the front gate
Jan Asher I did a van for urban stealth and put 800 watts on the roof so no propane. But I still got off the road 5 months ago. Costs were getting higher and gas for a thirsty van is harsh. More businesses were saying no overnight parking, Cities not allowing vehicle dwellers to park and sleep on the streets, and BLM and parks are packed with rigs. People were pulling the plugs on their black tanks right at the BLM camp site as they pulled out. Just destroying the area and risking the closures by federal rangers. A lot of the 'remote employees' went and got RVs, which drove up the costs for everything related to this life style. It started to become a grind, and it didn't feel as safe as it used to.
Would love to do this full time unfortunately my health & monthly doctor visits keeps me from doing this not to mention my husband still working full-time. I get to live vicariously through full timers like you guys! ⛰️🏕🏜🏖🚐❤️
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Great video love you guys did have a 35 ft travel trailer in campground for 16 years and every thing went up retired now had to sell it to expensive to keep sold in 2010 fee for campground at that time was $2800 for 6 months can just imagine what it is now
We are full-timers in Ohio where we spent the pandemic years remodeling our 2012 5th wheel. Had to do over 50 repairs and upgrades, but now we are definitely rethinking travel plans not only because of rising costs and difficulty finding good spots, but the unpredictable and catastrophic weather events - fires, tornadoes, flooding, etc. - such dramatic changes in past 4 years! Still enjoy the camping life, but now plan to locate and stay put for 4-6 months at a time in the lowest risk spots we can find as we travel.
We are just getting ready to sell the house and go full-time. We are going to do work camping, where everything us paid and we get paid for all hours. We are still able to travel in the tri-state area, to see things. We are empty nesters and it's just time.
Thank you for your advice. Been a new RVer lifer with advice maybe you could incorporate into one of your videos-unless you haven't done already. My little secrets are once a month treat myself to really nice campsite with all hook-ups, or a cheap motel for a night or two to thoroughly do laundry. Really a nice way to recharge my "roughing it" batteries.
I have a good friend that was in the market to purchase an RV, he wants to be a snowbird. I have owned a few RVs over the years, I told him to start looking at places he would like to visit, or stay, and check out the prices to dock the coach. He about fell over! He started looking for a small condo, he discovered that was a better route to take, and less expensive. Needless to say, he is not in the market for an RV any longer.
Very interesting. I am not an RV'er, but love watching vids of you folks doing it. I am an expat living in Thailand. I find Cheese & dairy triple the price here but for a dozen eggs.....less than $2.
I'd love to see 'hi rise' urban and suburban RV parks as a way to give 'roadies' a safe place to park with bathrooms and showers. They could be anywhere near a highway and not just in touristy areas. Live in your car or RV without having to sneak or scramble for a diminishing pool of available camp or boondocking sites.
Here in Canada a university offered up one of their dorms for rent during covid and it was successful. These were grad dorms with kitchens living rooms and single bedrooms and bathrooms. Rivers, Trailer park snow birds who couldn't get down to USA, used these reasonably priced buildings. I haven't heard if they've continued in summer months to bring in money or not.
Very informative. Was thinking about it but I can see where gas prices are definitely something to think about. Also, having the ability to buy sale items and store in my chest freezer, which you can’t do in an RV makes me think twice about getting an RV. For example my local Jewel has chicken breast for $.99/lb (usually $2.99-4.99/lb) this week. I can get 10lbs and store it in the freezer. Last week I picked up 3 large slabs of ribs (buy one get 2 free) for $30, and 3 pork tenderloins for $7. Can’t do that on the road.
You have to think about the electricity you use to store food in a freezer also. If you don't use it pretty regularly, that cost can overtake the money you saved buying it in the first place.
We full-timed in a 40’ class A diesel pusher for 3 years from 2014-2017. Our original plan was to full time for 5 yrs but by year 3, I wanted to settle in one place and only rv occasionally, like a week or a month at a time. The main reason - it got to be tiring looking for a place to stay every night. I mean, we sometimes stayed a couple weeks to a month at a couple places but what’s the point of having a home on wheels if you don’t move around? I don’t regret the time we full-timed, but I’m much happier not living in the rv these days.
My dream is to get a truck and an off-road camper so I can boondock in remote places and avoid the hassle of reserving campgrounds. Of course it's more "roughing it" but I would love to try it.
@beckypearson5219 10% of at Lowes and Home depot. I always check if there is a military discount the company offers. Websites are also a good place to start. Just make sure you have military ID. I have it on my license. Do you use the VA?
I've been a full-time van dweller for 10 happy years...the secret for me is to avoid campgrounds....ugh..the host...the rules...the annoying ppl...it's so awful...I camp any place that there r no humans.
I have been living in my Lance truck camper for almost 3 years now. I have only ventured out 2 times in the 4 years I’ve owned it. I live in eastern Pennsylvania outside Philadelphia. There is almost no place to use a camper in the winter. Our state parks close in the winter. I don’t like campgrounds because they pack you in too tight to your neighbors. This industry is just to crowded with people working from their RV. They hog up all the spaces and stay to long. National parks need to change their length of stay limits to 1 week to allow others to enjoy our parks.
We have a home in FL & MI and a 40 ft diesel pusher... wait for it ... with 140,000 miles... 49 states, much of CA and Mex. We earned it and I have been retired 26 years... age 84 now. Spent 46 days camping in 2022. I could tell you more... but you would not understand.
Hi…love your videos! My Husband and I are about to RV full time. We are veterans and have access to military installations which will help ease some of the pain with groceries, as the commissary (grocery store on the military bases) is somewhat cheaper and there’s no taxes. This will be a very new adventure for us, however we’re very excited. Thank you for all of your informative videos.
Bases have campgrounds for vets and active duty personal. Very reasonable and you won’t have problems with crazy neighbors (hopefully) There is a campground at Coronado beach, Ca and inland San Diego. Two base campgrounds near Paso Robles , Ca. Check areas in other states.
@@juliebaker2221 thank you will do! We are super new to the rv world…literally…about a week in. I hope you guys had a blast on your cruise. We cruise every year.
Have been full timers for five years but inflation has mostly taken us off of the road. High fuel prices made the biggest impact but availability of rv spaces was very important. And because of the pandemic driving so many people to rv’ing, supply and demand gave owners of private parks an incentive to really jack up prices. It’s very hard to find monthly spots now in nice parks. Fortunately I’ve found a good one but what spaces that are now available are only for short stays for only a few days.
Thanks for sharing Pat! We have had a hard time finding monthly spots as well. Sorry to hear that inflation has taken you off the road. What kind of rig do you have?
