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How to Prepare for Full Time RV Living<\/h5>
Before you determine if full time RV living<\/a> is the right move for you, there are several benefits and pitfalls to this lifestyle, understanding these will help you determine if this is the best move for you. You\u2019re going to learn that there are a few steps you\u2019ll need to take if this happens to be a dream of yours, and we\u2019re here to help you discover what you need to know.<\/p> <\/p> First things first, you\u2019ll need to research several topics that are essential for full-time<\/a> RVers. While this blog will be a great resource and place to begin, you\u2019ll also find others with valuable information so you can get a variety of recommendations.<\/p> Don\u2019t be surprised if you find yourself checking back here as well as other full-time<\/a> living blogs. You might even sign up to hear podcasts or join Facebook groups that discuss living on the road. Each of these can better prepare you for this life-altering decision, you\u2019re deciding to give up typical one place living for a lifestyle where you\u2019re free to explore and enjoy all this country has to offer.<\/p> Performing generalized research is valuable, but I recommend homing in on these topics as most valuable to help you make future plans. These are some of the most important topics you\u2019re going to need knowledge of to help you plan your full-time RV transition:<\/p> The best RVs for full-time living<\/p> Types of campers and RVs<\/p> Travel Trailer or Motorhome<\/p> RV shows, conferences, and rallies<\/p> General full time RV packing list<\/p> Clothes for full time RVing<\/a><\/p> Mail forwarding options<\/p> Residency and domicile<\/a> states for RVers<\/p> Healthcare for RVers<\/p> Remote income opportunities<\/p> Camping clubs and RV memberships<\/p> Beyond these, you\u2019ll want to add in more specialized subjects that are of importance to you. Once you\u2019ve created your own sub-topics it\u2019ll be time to do your homework. I think you\u2019re going to be surprised at the amount of helpful information you\u2019ll discover while you prepare for a life of full-time RV living<\/a>.<\/p> By the time you decide to set a date to go full-time, you should have gathered a lot of information on common full-time stationary RV living with a number of valuable insider tips.<\/p> When you\u2019ve reached the point that you\u2019re comfortable and confident about the decision that an RV lifestyle<\/a> is your future, it\u2019s time to set a date. With the knowledge you\u2019ve collected you\u2019ll be able to decide how much time you\u2019ll need for both goal planning and implementing the lifestyle changes you\u2019ll need to make to begin this adventure.\u00a0Then it\u2019s time to set a date.<\/p> By the action of simply setting a date, you\u2019ll be giving yourself the push to get things done. This date also gives you a specific timeframe to put things in order to handle daily life on the road. Make sure to put this date where it is very visible every day so you\u2019re constantly working toward meeting the required goals of beginning your new full-time RV lifestyle on that date.<\/p> Don\u2019t be concerned if you don\u2019t have a concrete date, most people don\u2019t when they begin the planning process. At the time of this writing, our date is 12-18 months from now. Just the idea of setting your preliminary date gives you a solid start. That date can be adjusted as you move forward, after you\u2019ve set up the tasks you\u2019ll need to accomplish and determined how much time they might take to accomplish.<\/p> Don\u2019t be fooled into thinking full-time RV living will always cost less that upkeep on your traditional home or apartment. This is a popular misconception in many cases.<\/p> I know budgets sound stressful and boring, but if you just wing it as you go, you might find yourself spending a lot more than you expect. Here are a list of expenses you need to get familiar with and have an idea of what they might cost you:<\/p> These refer more to big items like your camping unit and possible tow vehicle or Toad vehicle, as well as fuel costs and site location expenses. These will need to be part of your RV lifestyle budget.<\/p> In addition to those expenses specific to the RV, you\u2019ll also encounter day-to-day living expenses similar to the ones in your home. However, you might have some additional expenses like:<\/p> The electric is a common conversation, for example if you have a smaller unit then air-conditioning costs will be less. With a larger unit or living in the deeper south, you might discover your monthly electric bill could be as much as a home. Knowing some of these details will help get you ready for this new lifestyle.<\/p> You\u2019ll also need to investigate costs like mail forwarding, and typical costs of living if you\u2019re plans include relocating to a warmer part of the country.<\/p> Some RV units, depending on type and age will be less expensive to maintain than others, but none of them will be very cheap. Therefore, it\u2019s important to set some funds aside in case of unexpected or routine maintenance expenses that will show up along the way.<\/p> You\u2019re going to want to create a to-do list that will help you guide all your other preparation plans. It doesn\u2019t matter if you collect all the RV living tips and trick on the internet, without a plan, you\u2019re probably not going to get vary far. Your first list won\u2019t need to be overly detailed, but it might include some of these topics:<\/p> Keep in mind that your to-do list might be different from someone else because everyone has their own unique situation. A good starting place might be to write down what you believe it will take to get yourself on the road. As you begin preforming the tasks on your list, you may find more items to add and will be adjusting the list as needed.<\/p> In our own experience, we\u2019ve learned that taking small daily steps to simplify life have been very helpful in preparing for our upcoming RV lifestyle change. Beginning the process of getting rid of items that will no longer fit in the RV or your RV lifestyle is a part of that process.<\/p> Keep in mind that not everybody\u2019s plans are the same, your goals might be different than mine when it comes to deciding what to keep and what you\u2019re willing to part ways with.<\/p>Preparing for Full Time RV Living Basics<\/h5>
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Set a\u00a0Date for Starting Your RV Living<\/h5>
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<\/a>Create a Budget to Go with Your Plan<\/h5>
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Create a Task List<\/h5>
Declutter and Simplify Your Life<\/h5>
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