A home that’s stood the test of time and a van ready for adventure? You have found a happy balance and I want to be more like you when I grow up! LOL Congratulations and many happy years ahead!

@@RVRetirementRedesign Wow, thank you. May your wishes come true.

Hi Tiffany, I didn't get anyone who has shared their experience with gutter guards yet. I used to live in SW Washington, so I feel your pain. Living in the mountains of Colorado, we have a different kind of fir needle, but the same issue. I'm reaching out to a couple of my contacts and will let you know what I find out. Thanks for checking in :-)

Awe, you made my day and it's only 5:53 in the morning here in Colorado! I love your comment about "fearing the winter snow"....may I use it to share best practices for living in snow country in an RV?

@@RVRetirementRedesign it is an excellent Idea mostly of the videos I am watching do not share ideas to keep warm inside the RV in winter days or how to be free of the humidity inside! More one time thank you so much for share your experience it helps so much to know how it works in real life ☺️

It's my pleasure...watch for the video in late September or early October. Thanks for sharing the idea and let me know if you have others.

Yea!!! We should start a "love my aprons" club 😂

We have a 2020 Momentum 395 Grand Design toy hauler. Yes, we live year-round in an RV park. Feel free to DM me any questions at [email protected] and watch our latest video ... we've unpacked a lot of insights on 5 years in the RV.

You know, I didn't think of that but yes, it was. I've never broken a bone other than a toe. I felt like a real klutz LOL😄

@@RVRetirementRedesign You look good on your crutches

I'm sorry about the sound. We have newer equipment now so that shouldn't happen with our new videos and I will try to go back and "fix" this one if I can. I appreciate you sharing your experience.

Thanks, glad to be back and looking forward to sharing much more. So what are your thoughts on food-grade silicone?

Have some small storage bags and containers. I know there are some actual cooking items, haven't tried those yet.

You're so welcome!

Welcome, and good luck. It is a different way to live and I've found you either love it or hate it. Let me know if you have any questions.

It really is a great way to enter into your retirement years. I have more to come, I just need to get through a bit of a busy season. Please feel free to ask any questions you might have about your transition.

Thank you! 🤗

Working on new content and will be back very soon! You can always reach me at [email protected] and I'll be happy to answer any questions. I also am interested to know more about what would be of value to you.

Hi TheChan7, just checking in with you to see how the the transition went for you and how you are surviving (LOL). I'll check out your channel too to see how that's going for you. It might be fun to do a combined video where we share the difference between a larger and younger family's needs and those of a retired couple. Let me know what you think.

Thanks for sharing!

You are welcome.

Thank you! That means a lot to me Debra❤️

Thanks for the suggestion and I think that's what I'm going to do next spring. I put up wind chimes but they are just to noisy and heavy.

It was all duct-tape and formboard. We're heading into our 4th winter and so far it's still holding up. Hope to do an update in October.

Hi Lauren, thanks for asking. Year 3 was a real disappointment and I'll share why in my new videos beginning in October.

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Great suggestion, and I'll keep that in mind in future videos.

Thanks for sharing!

That is true. Even though we bought a fairly large RV we are constantly having to make decisions regarding what stays and what goes. I would start with the essentials. Make a list and see if what you feel you must have would fit in your RV and then go to the next most important items and finally to the wants. Good luck!

Hi Frank, you know it's hard to give you a simple answer to your question. For us, it wasn't just what we'd might potentially save, it was more about the quality of life we would experience. We bought a brand new RV to ensure we would have as large and as solid a home as possible for as long as possible. If you choose to go that route, you will need to use your savings or enter into a loan situation and add a loan payment to your budget. Taxes and licensing is also an extra annual expense. As far as the comparison of renting a home where you currently live, vs owning an RV and renting a space in a different location, it will depend on several factors. First, you'll need to research the cost of full-time space rent. I've noticed that while they can be quite expensive for weekly rentals (especially during high season), when you live there full-time you can find really great monthly rates. Ours is about 1/2 the price on a 12 month commitment as it is as a weekly rental. In many cases, water, garbage, and sewer is included, but electricity is not, and you will now have the added expense of propane that you most likely didn't have in a sticks and bricks home. Moving from a cold climate to a warmer one may save you heating fuel, but that might be a trade off for AC. Do the best you can to estimate and compare the two budgets to see where the savings or extra costs might occur. Our electricity and propane costs were much higher than we expected and then we found out we could get on an annual plan with the propane company that saved us a lot of money. Because you will now "own" your home rather than rent one, you'll need to consider maintenance issues. So far we have not had any issues with leaks etc., (especially living in the mountains of Colorado), but we have had the furnace and fridge cause costly repairs. We had a bit of financial support from Grand Design on the fridge (warranty work) but it was all out of pocket for the furnace ($800 last month). If you purchase a used RV, you will most likely end up with some sort of repairs or changes you will want to make which you most likely didn't have with a rental home. Will you have a storage area on your rental lot or need to rent one? What about adding a deck to your RV or outdoor living options. These are an extra expense that while not annual, should be considered in your planning. Personally, once the full cost of the RV was paid, the monthly rent is slightly less than the going rates in our area if you can even find a decent home to rent. I don't see it as a big savings, but the quality of life is good, and in this Season of Life, that's what i's all about for us! Feel free to email with any other questions, it would be our pleasure to help where we can. [email protected]

Unless you bought some kind of warranty when you purchased your RV, I doubt you will be able to find any kind of financial support or discount. The problem we've found with RV maintenance repair is that there are very few knowledgeable folks who are actually in business. Those that are in business and really good, are often kind of expensive and now they are aging and no one wants to take over their business. This can become a real concern in the future.

I'm so sorry D, the truth is that you do need to consider repairs for an RV home just as you do for a sticks and bricks home. I'd suggest putting aside just a bit financially every month if possible for upcoming repairs. We are now beginning our 4th year and we've had our fridge and furnace worked on and they were expensive repairs.

Let me check and get back to you!

Welcome to the channel, we're so glad you are here. I'll be doing a 3 yr review early in October. I'm taking the month of July off but will be checking in. Feel free to send any questions or contact me at [email protected].

why wd 1 person need that long of a trailer, mobile

It was, however our model also has a heated underbelly. These were necessary to use as well. One thing to remember is that a heated water hose for the incoming supply of water is essential. Please don't hesitate to as further questions if needed. We're hear to help.

@@RVRetirementRedesign thank you so much!

painting black it would look nice or white

Both are good suggestions. We'll have an update coming out soon.

We are located in Teller County in Colorado and didn't need to get a permit to build the deck. It's in three pieces so that we move it if we change locations. It would be best, however, to check with your local municipality.

Thank you! Mel, much appreciated.

Thanks for making me aware of the sound issues. I listened to the whole video and it played with clear quantity sound so hopefully it was just a limited glitch.

Hi Michelle, yeh, I'm confused too. I tried to retire, but found it's just not in my DNA. I have a masters in education and was a leadership trainer for an international association for many years as well as serving on three different educational board of directors. While I've been out of the field for a few years, I've recently been called back to help with development and training for a couple of my previous positions and started coaching leaders who are transitioning into new positions. I am working with a couple of other colleagues on a new coaching website and once I complete the business structure, I can pick and choose how I'll contribute and for however long I want to contribute. This allows me to enjoy my RV hobby while Bob is enjoying his "work-retirement" season as a fishing guide in the mountains of Colorado. I am truly in a happy season of life.

Hi Bess, and best of luck! It is a bit challenging to manage especially as the world is changing so rapidly. I've also found that some of the choices we need to make to care for our home might look like "hick" living to others, but being mindful of simple tasteful aesthetics can make a difference and make just about anything look more sophisticated. We live in a new day where we certainly don't have to following an old pattern of thought. So you go create that pole barn, and jazz it up to match your awesome personality and it will be a fantastic home!

Glad it was helpful! Please feel free to ask any questions. We have great people on this channel who have a lot of experience.

Woo Hoo! I'm sooooooooo happy for you you! I love hearing a success story! Thanks so much for sharing!

That's awesome! All the best, and don't hesitate to ask any questions you may have. I may not have all the answers, but there are many on this channel that can help.

Hi Charlene, thanks for connecting. The stationary full-time RV life is a very satisfying life for many singles, older as well as younger. There are many singles in our park that are in their retirement and semi-retirement stage. It is a very different way of living however. Some of the things you will need to think about are in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGqYgnhqqJyLkM0. I started to list more think about and realized it would end up being a whole video in itself! LOL I would love to do a question and answer session with you. If you're open, please send me an email at [email protected] and I'll connect with you. ~ Robin

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Thanks and I think you are right. There is just no reason to keep all that stuff!

You are so welcome! Yes, depending on where you live or visit, wildlife is real. This time of year, it is especially important as the bear are waking up and they are hungry!

Thanks Eileen, it's nice to know my videos are enjoyed :-)

Well, she is the baby LOL!

OMG...that's so funny!!!

Thanks and welcome! Love all of your comments!

Great tip!

Izzy is a great name. Her full name is Isabella Mae Stephenson! I was using the recipe and supplement from Just Food for Dogs. I got it on Amazon. She quit eating it so she's now on Royal Canin (suggested by her vet as it's made in the USA and they grow their own meat and veggies), and we add our own fresh meat (organically grown) as well. We just want her to be healthy for as long as possible.