Before my husband and I got into rv living, there was so much we had to learn about this lifestyle.
Trust me, there were A LOT of trials and errors!
However, like most things in life, it also came with its pros and cons.
Now more than ever, there are so many people going into this lifestyle for whatever reasons: personal, financial, or for career purposes.
And as an RVer whos been on this lifestyle for three years now, I wanted to share with you tips for anyone who’s either a newbie RVer or anyone who has been thinking about going in the rv lifestyle and what to expect.
Therefore, here’s the reality of the RV travel life that RVers won’t tell you.
Here’s the reality of the rv life: you can’t bring everything with you.
It’s impossible and even if you did manage to bring a bunch of junk with you, you are going to drive yourself stir crazy with the amount of crap you brought into your rv!
And we transitioned from a one-bedroom apartment into an rv. It wasn’t even a home!
We realized pretty quickly how much crap we had when we were trying to determine what to bring and what not to bring.
The reality of this living the rv travel life is that you MUST get good at downsizing.
That means only bring the essentials you need and bring along things you can entertain yourself without producing clutter.
This is the biggest reason why people hesitate on the rv lifestyle. Too many people are WAY too attached to their sh*t.
Bring the stuff that you need to make it work for your routine, family, and work (if you travel or work on the road).
Luckily for you, I have a guidebook on this exact topic you can get by clicking here.
This guidebook has all the advice, rv tips, and information you’ll need to help you downsize into an rv, what to watch out for, and comes with a bonus packet to take with you once you enter this lifestyle!
It doesn’t matter what kind of camper, what brand, or when it was made.
Something is BOUND to break.
That just comes with the territory when it comes to this lifestyle.
And when things break, you get REALLY good at being handy.
Because let’s be real, it’s not always doable to pack your rv up and take it to a repair shop when you live in it.
It’s even harder to do this when you have pets or a whole family with you in the rv.
So, most of the time, RVers have to result in fixing things themselves.
And it makes it even more annoying when you’re staying at a campground that banishes you from working on your camper.
It’s well… a pain in the *ss.
Most common question: “How do you live in an rv when winter comes around?”
Well, you winterize your camper.
You must prepare your camper to face the cold temperatures that usually include skirting it, having the right rv essentials like a heated water hose, and LOTS of heaters.
Occasionally, you’ll get times when your water is frozen, or the campground must shut off the water system to prevent the water from freezing in the pipes.
It’s inevitable, but not impossible.
Yup. You heard me.
Contrary to what people may believe about living in an rv, many people on this lifestyle are six-figure earners.
How is that possible?
Most people who are RVers are in some type of trade jobs where their jobs pay for their living expenses through per diem; however, many people in different types of careers are starting to go into this lifestyle because of the cost of living.
Which actually brings me into my next point quite beautifully.
As the cost of living goes up, people’s wages are struggling to keep up.
However, with this lifestyle, you CAN beat the cost of living IF you do it right.
And when I say “do it right” I mean getting good at fixing things yourself without constantly having to go to a mechanic, getting a used or new rv that you can afford, and of course, living below your means.
Because I have seen plenty of people go broke as a joke on this lifestyle and it’s usually because of those three things I’ve mentioned.
What people don’t get is that sometimes, RVers will get an rv that is WAY out of their budget or go into campgrounds that are WAY overpriced for them.
There are plenty of ways around saving money on this lifestyle, but that involves you playing it smart.
In fact, a lot of people on this lifestyle have been able to save up on their dream homes, do a lot more things on their bucket list, or have been able to just live comfortably for the rest of their lives if they choose to live in a camper forever.
And honestly, with the price of rent these days, living in an rv really saved our *sses!
Again, not everyone can handle this type of lifestyle, but when you’re willing to do what it takes to reach your goal, it really doesn’t get to you.
Quite honestly, I feel like I got the last laugh out of everyone in my personal life.
This can depend on how many RVers are living in one camper.
If you’re someone that REALLY loves your personal space, rv travel life will be tough for you.
Because on this lifestyle, you may find yourself feeling like you are all up in each other’s business.
And honestly, if you have pets, it feels like they are CONSTANTLY running under your feet.
It gets really annoying, trust me.
Although my husband and I just have one kid, I imagine that having a lot of kids in an rv takes some special arrangement.
To not lose your sanity, be prepared to be really outgoing because it’s probably better than being cooped up in an rv!
