| Full Time RVer |
| Considering the possibilities of becoming a full time RVer? Here is some helpful information to help you make up your mind. |
Close your eyes and imagine the
freedom of going where you want to go
with your RV, when you want to go, and
staying as long as you want before
moving on. Sounds terrific, doesn't it?
freedom of going where you want to go
with your RV, when you want to go, and
staying as long as you want before
moving on. Sounds terrific, doesn't it?
But before you hit the road, there are
important things you need to take care of to make sure your full time RV dream doesn't
turn into a nightmare. Here are 5 helpful hints to keep in mind before you go RVing full
time:
important things you need to take care of to make sure your full time RV dream doesn't
turn into a nightmare. Here are 5 helpful hints to keep in mind before you go RVing full
time:
1. Discover if Full Time RVing Right for You
Even if you've been taking RV vacations for years, it's a big step to
make the decision to go RVing full time. Couples must both be in
this with equal enthusiasm. Remember, no matter how large a rig
you've got, it's a small space for someone who doesn't really want to
be there. Before you put your house on the market, consider renting
an RV for a year while you hit the road for a test drive of the full time
RV lifestyle.
Hint: Check out RV websites and message boards. Get in touch
with other full time RVers, and ask all of your questions. Full-timers
also have annual conventions, so you might want to check one out
before signing on with full time RVing yourself.
2.Crunch the Numbers Before You Go Rving Full Time
Before you make the decision to go RVing full time, sit down for
some serious financial planning. Set up your budget and figure out
approximate costs of everything you'll spend money during a year of
full time RV living including groceries, insurance, cell phone, gas,
and rig maintenance.
Then add a percentage as an inflation cushion. When you get to
the gas column, add a little more, given the ever-changing prices at
the pump. Check the final figure against your savings and
investment income, and you'll have an idea of how long you can
afford to stay on the road.
Hint: There are computer programs that can help you manage
personal finances and retirement planning. This will help estimate
what a year of full time RVing will cost, and will come in quite handy
on the road as you pay bills and keep your finances current.
3. Learn How to Make Do-It-Yourself Repairs While RVing
Full Time
On the one hand, RVing full time saves you the hassle of dealing
with all those household repair chores that keep piling up. But on
the other hand, it's up to you to make sure your RV home is kept in
tip-top shape both inside and out. Unless you were a mechanic,
handyman, or handywoman before hitting the road, you'll have to
learn a certain amount of "Doing It Yourself" maintenance and repair
skills. Research how to drain your hot water heater and how to
check your hookup when you get to or leave a campsite and other
important maintenance issues to keep your rig running smoothly and
safely.
Hint: Read an RV how-to maintenance manual to get an idea of
what's in store for you once you're on the road RVing full time.
4. Make the Transition from House to RV?
Most new fulltime RVers ask "What about all my stuff?"
If you're making a commitment to the full time RV lifestyle, you'll
probably sell your house, give a lion's share of your belongings to
friends and family, and have a massive yard sale. But then there's
the stuff you've squirreled away that you can't bear to part with like
the birthday gift your daughter made for you in the fourth grade.
For personal items that won't fit in the RV, consider renting a storage
locker when you first set out and see how you feel about what's in
there when you come back to town. Hardly anyone ever misses the
stuff they've left behind. Besides, having less leaves more room to
pick up a knickknack or two on your travels!
Hint: Let your children and other close relatives choose a favorite
item to display at their own homes. You'll be able to "visit" the stuff
when you're in the area, and they'll always have a reminder of you.
5. Stay in Touch When You're RVing Full Time
21st century technology has made it easy to keep in touch when
you're RVing full time. Get used to email as your primary means of
communication with friends, family and personal business contacts.
You might want to revise your cell phone plan once it's your only
telephone line. A Personal Mail Box service can hold your snail mail
and forward it to you on your route. Or if you have a home base
that you return to every couple of months, you can pick it up then.
And, don't forget to arrange to have regular monthly/quarterly
payments done via automatic electronic withdrawals.
Hint: There are many online communities for Full time RVing
information and resources.
http://www.skyriverrv.com/rv-sales.htm
Even if you've been taking RV vacations for years, it's a big step to
make the decision to go RVing full time. Couples must both be in
this with equal enthusiasm. Remember, no matter how large a rig
you've got, it's a small space for someone who doesn't really want to
be there. Before you put your house on the market, consider renting
an RV for a year while you hit the road for a test drive of the full time
RV lifestyle.
Hint: Check out RV websites and message boards. Get in touch
with other full time RVers, and ask all of your questions. Full-timers
also have annual conventions, so you might want to check one out
before signing on with full time RVing yourself.
2.Crunch the Numbers Before You Go Rving Full Time
Before you make the decision to go RVing full time, sit down for
some serious financial planning. Set up your budget and figure out
approximate costs of everything you'll spend money during a year of
full time RV living including groceries, insurance, cell phone, gas,
and rig maintenance.
Then add a percentage as an inflation cushion. When you get to
the gas column, add a little more, given the ever-changing prices at
the pump. Check the final figure against your savings and
investment income, and you'll have an idea of how long you can
afford to stay on the road.
Hint: There are computer programs that can help you manage
personal finances and retirement planning. This will help estimate
what a year of full time RVing will cost, and will come in quite handy
on the road as you pay bills and keep your finances current.
3. Learn How to Make Do-It-Yourself Repairs While RVing
Full Time
On the one hand, RVing full time saves you the hassle of dealing
with all those household repair chores that keep piling up. But on
the other hand, it's up to you to make sure your RV home is kept in
tip-top shape both inside and out. Unless you were a mechanic,
handyman, or handywoman before hitting the road, you'll have to
learn a certain amount of "Doing It Yourself" maintenance and repair
skills. Research how to drain your hot water heater and how to
check your hookup when you get to or leave a campsite and other
important maintenance issues to keep your rig running smoothly and
safely.
Hint: Read an RV how-to maintenance manual to get an idea of
what's in store for you once you're on the road RVing full time.
4. Make the Transition from House to RV?
Most new fulltime RVers ask "What about all my stuff?"
If you're making a commitment to the full time RV lifestyle, you'll
probably sell your house, give a lion's share of your belongings to
friends and family, and have a massive yard sale. But then there's
the stuff you've squirreled away that you can't bear to part with like
the birthday gift your daughter made for you in the fourth grade.
For personal items that won't fit in the RV, consider renting a storage
locker when you first set out and see how you feel about what's in
there when you come back to town. Hardly anyone ever misses the
stuff they've left behind. Besides, having less leaves more room to
pick up a knickknack or two on your travels!
Hint: Let your children and other close relatives choose a favorite
item to display at their own homes. You'll be able to "visit" the stuff
when you're in the area, and they'll always have a reminder of you.
5. Stay in Touch When You're RVing Full Time
21st century technology has made it easy to keep in touch when
you're RVing full time. Get used to email as your primary means of
communication with friends, family and personal business contacts.
You might want to revise your cell phone plan once it's your only
telephone line. A Personal Mail Box service can hold your snail mail
and forward it to you on your route. Or if you have a home base
that you return to every couple of months, you can pick it up then.
And, don't forget to arrange to have regular monthly/quarterly
payments done via automatic electronic withdrawals.
Hint: There are many online communities for Full time RVing
information and resources.
http://www.skyriverrv.com/rv-sales.htm
Submitted by: John Noble
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