1 Year Full-Time on the Road in our RV! Our Tips, Learnings & Insights

[@RV-there-Yet]

Yay you-well done! We have watched from the start and have been so impressed with your adventurous spirits and a desire to help the rest of us out along the way-we have truly learned so much, Thank You! Every day can be a cake day when you are living your best life...and so we all should~thanks again to you both!

[@Rvlove]

Dan & Samantha Whitson What a wonderful thing to say - THANK YOU! It really means a lot that what we share and how we are living are helping others do the same, or find their own "best life" we agree - every day should be cake day! :)

[@mommag2959]

Congratulations on your one-year anniversary. Thanks for sharing your experience with us!!!

[@Rvlove]

Momma G Thanks! You are very welcome!

[@fizzypop1858]

Happy 1st year Anniversary! Love your videos because they are genuine and full of great information. We have 5 kids, but only two left at home now, so we're selling everything and hitting the road in the next few months. Your videos are so helpful for us in getting ready for this adventure and new lifestyle. Our two youngest boys, 15 and 12 are excited to live like gypsies for a while, too. Here's to your next year of fun! *cheers*

[@Rvlove]

Fizzy Pop That is fantastic - good for you guys! And your boys! They will LOVE it, you all will. What an adventure indeed. So glad you like our videos, we try to share what we wanted to know when we were starting out, planning etc.... still always learning but happy to share :) Here's to your good year ahead too! Yay!

[@AllisonReece]

Great video you guys! Good questions & answers. That is so interesting you both felt the way you do, not missing your house. I admire you for being adventurous and enjoying your lives. Many don't have that opportunity. Have a safe trip when you leave CO.

[@Rvlove]

+Allison Reece Thank you!

[@anniegogogone1806]

I love you guys, you really are such an inspiration. My better half and I are contemplating this lifestyle after we are done with jobs and kids/grandkids. Well, I guess we will never be done with kids/grandkids. We are so excited and I find your videos so awesome. Keep up the good work and happy trails to you both...

[@Rvlove]

+Ann Evans Thank you Ann!

[@1liberaldem]

Ah, you two just look so content and happy. Congrats on your first year!

[@Rvlove]

Diane Johnston Thank you! Glad it shows :)

[@Desertfox92308]

Congrats on your 1 year anniversary! I hope to be joining the lifestyle early next year, your experiences are extremely helpful!

[@Rvlove]

Norm K. Thanks and hope to see you out there!

[@ernieroberts56]

I found you through a comment on - Follow The Hearts. Thanks for good videos.

[@brucehunt2626]

extremely well done! very professional, very thorough, very friendly and honest. thank you.

[@Rvlove]

+Bruce Hunt Thank YOU, you are so welcome :) 18 month + coming soon...

[@judyjavens3664]

How awesome for you two. Happy anniversary and more happy trails to you both!

[@Rvlove]

+Judy Javens thank you Judy!

[@lorimunn]

I have watched you two CHANGE so much and the happiness is obvious. Kudos to you for the good planning; good choices and making it work. Happy for you both and again love all the information because it is something I would like to do also. Thank you!

[@Rvlove]

Thank you Loti, gosh that was over a year ago! We just filmed our 2 year today, will be interesting to see if more changes are evident! Thank you for the kudos and hope to see you out there!

[@manoffibia]

Hi, i'm a brand new subscriber, i really enjoy your videos, one of the main reasons why i subscribed to your channel is because you guys have Beautiful R.V. Coach. and your great advice on living on the road. i'll keep watching. God Bless. and Happy Anniversary.

[@Rvlove]

Robert Bastro Thank you! and welcome :)

[@juliezimmerman2843]

Thank you for your wonderful videos. I'm looking to buy and go full time by fall of next year. I have watched many videos getting tips and advice, and after watching your videos my decision to travel solo full time has solidified even more. I can't wait to get out there and enjoy world. I am glad you are loving it and I know I will too.

[@Rvlove]

+Julie Zimmerman You will Julie - hope to see you out there!

[@danah.320]

Excellent anniversary video guys! We enjoyed getting your perspective after a year on the road.

[@Rvlove]

+Dana H. Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@RVingMyWay]

Congrats! I hope the next year is even better then the last! Looking forward to watching more of your adventures.

[@Rvlove]

RVing My Way Thank you! We look forward to it :)

[@richardteague5563]

Found this video very interesting and helpful. I appreciate the natural audio -- very pleasant. Best wishes as you continue to pursue your passion.

[@victorgomes7585]

Oh yes!!! Happy Anniversary! Hence the cake! I was too immersed in the info! Lol

[@Rvlove]

Victor Gomes Hahah yes, we find an excuse to celebrate just about anything, a good way to live :)

[@deanmorgan5051]

Marc & Julie congrats on your first year travels! Thanks so much for sharing your experience. I am in the preparation phase for moving into a mobile life - early next year I start. In the UK initially then a few years across Europe. Travel well, travel sake - kind regards Dean ;-)

[@WrigleyRegular]

Congrats! I really enjoy your videos and I think it's great that you share your life and the lessons you've learned. I also enjoy the blog and I look forward to the next year worth of videos.

[@Rvlove]

WrigleyRegular Thank you! We'll keep em coming! :)

[@Technomadia]

Wishing you a very happy Nomadiversary, and many more ahead!

[@Rvlove]

Technomadia Thanks guys! Glad to see you are well rested after a fabulous Alaskan adventure, can't wait to read all your posts and get caught up - but we can see it in your faces :) A well deserved break. Cheers Stephen and Marie ;) LOL

[@tommy1a1a]

Great Q&A. Thanks for creating this and sharing. Happy trails.

[@Rvlove]

+tommy1a1a You're welcome same to you!

[@happyhobos4194]

Happy Anniversary and thanks for the update, you give me hope! :)

[@Rvlove]

+Happy Hobo Thank you! :)

[@annetteditch986]

Great video as usual. You really do look very happy and content like Diane Johnston said. I am so looking forward to when we buy our own RV and hit the road. But, until then keep the info and great videos coming!! Happy Anniversary to you both!

[@Rvlove]

Annette Ditch Thanks Annette! :) Glad it shows :)

[@steveharris1132]

You guys are awesome, love your wonderful way of explaining & sharing. Happy trails. We are selling our big house to downsize and hopefully RV 3 or 4 months of the year.

[@Rvlove]

Awesome congrats!

[@tinabrown5145]

Marc and Julie, been watching and learning as your adventures unfold and want to say a Big Thanks for all your information, I have the opposite then RxMixer...my DH doesn't have any interest in traveling in an RV and well, I just continue to dream and do my research because one day I'll be there solo and loving it!! Blessings and Namaste!!

[@Rvlove]

+Tina Brown Thanks for your kind words Tina. Sham DH isn't interested, we usually find the hubbies are keen to hit the road and the DW is less keen... The more we do this the more we love it... and can't imagine going back! Your time will come...Namaste :)

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

Julie - Got a sister who might be ready to do the same thing. I'm a bit reluctant to go it completely alone !! But I'm ready !! Great Show ! I'll be watching !

[@tammymimimc1211]

Happy Anniversary!! ...a little late....but better than never! ;-) Love the videos!

[@Rvlove]

+Tammy McNabb Thanks Tammy!

[@victorgomes7585]

Wow! Fantastic info. And very well done too. You guys are awesome. I like the Baileys Unicorn. The one that is made for Oz and the model that cones with a washing machine. They are a much lighter a caravan and great insulation and have no timber frame. I also found a RVer who is from Oz in Melbourne which is where I live too. I don't know of any other Aussie Rvers who post about their lifestyle like so many from the States do. Thank you very much and see you next time:-)

[@Rvlove]

Victor Gomes Thanks Victor - who k nows maybe we will come do this down under and blog about it!? It's not out of the question! Just gotta get that affordable and reliable internet solution... More Americans should go to Australia and see our beautiful country... so much to see... so many say they want to go but say it's so far and expensive... but life is all priorities isn't it... See you next time!

[@sactwnrob]

Happy anniversary enjoy.

[@Rvlove]

Robert Owens Thank you!

[@dguisto]

you guys are awesome....great to hear things are still going well....can't wait to get out there!! :))

[@Rvlove]

Don Guisto Yay you will love it! thanks :)

[@1bakerblue]

Congradulations, I enjoy following you two on your Vlog... Keep up the good fun...

[@Rvlove]

Rudy Hernandez Thanks Rudy - we'll consider that an order! ;)

[@lawrenceconstantine7735]

stay safe and have lots of fun because we are only here once ps lots to see in New England i live there

[@Rvlove]

+Lawrence Constantine You are right about that! Got to seize life by the horns :) We look forward to seeing what New England has to offer :)

[@tinabeane]

Love hearing your one year recap :) Tina

[@Rvlove]

+tinabeane Thank you for watching! :)

[@melodys3996]

Just starting to view and absorb all your videos... Your lifestyle is something my husband and myself are working towards... He will be retiring before you can blink and we just recently upgraded to a large toyhauler to live in.. At the time we are just taking here and there to get the feel of the new trailer to see if it fits us... I have concerns about whether we purchased to large ( 44 ft) to travel in but it works now with all the grandkids onboard...Anyway, wish you many more yrs. of road travel and looking forward to watching to other videos you have posted.

[@Rvlove]

+Melody Strother Thanks for your comment and glad you are on your way! Hope you enjoy the rest of the videos :) Safe travels!

[@VernonWallace]

Really enjoyed your video and thoughts on your experiences.

[@Rvlove]

Vernon W thank you :)

[@timcombes9054]

Congratulations! Always enjoy your videos! Keep it up!

[@Rvlove]

Tim Combes Thanks Tim, the positive encouragement is always appreciated :)

[@sdeaglefeather]

Great video. I am newly retired and have been downsizing for the past 10 years hoping to check things off on my bucket list. Am hoping to take a year to stay in Spain or Portugal (still researching) and then plan on returning to buy a 24 ft travel trailer. Your post was great, full of great advise and it sounds like your travel plans are similar to mine but in reverse. I plan to start in the NE first but I am from east of the Mississippi. Happy travels and I will be following you. Just stumbled on your tube. Thanks so much!

[@Rvlove]

+Susan Dunham You're welcome Susan! Sounds like you have some amazing plans in the works. I (Julie) have a good friend (from Australia, who I met in Colorado) now living in Portugal and she loves it. Glad you found the content helpful. Happy trails!

[@almia5423]

great video and very informative! Thanks... making and doing self evaluations.

[@Rvlove]

+AL MIA Thank you! Our 15 month video is coming soon, just finished filming it

[@rvnut1133]

Getting ready to start my journey, I just don't know which rig to choose between a Motor Home or a Fifth Wheel. I am literally cleaning out old files, throwing away stuff and selling everything I can while I watch your videos. Thank you very much for putting yourselves out there to help people like me who are just starting.

[@Rvlove]

RV TRAVEL NURSE Awesome! Glad its helpful :)

[@garyanderson9467]

You had a very beautiful home, but I can understand how you enjoy the road. I am in the process of selling my home right now and just retired and I plan to hit the road full time as soon as my property is sold.

[@Rvlove]

+Gary Anderson Good for you Gary! Congratulations and enjoy the journey!

[@garyanderson9467]

Thank you. As you may imagine, I am excited as hell. Anyway, enjoy your channel and I appreciate the information you folks provide.

[@Rvlove]

+Gary Anderson It IS very exciting! Thank you so much, more to come! :)

[@dehyrkas]

Very helpful! You two are really good!

[@Rvlove]

+Don Hyrkas Aw shucks, thanks!

[@jackyoungblood8011]

Thank Y`all so much! I was ready to sell my house and got cold feet after buying a new tow truck. needed a new outlook.

[@Rvlove]

You're welcome!

[@keithsp561]

just found you on line thanks for the info plan to get on the road in the next 6 months thanks

[@Rvlove]

+keith springer Welcome, it's a great life ;)

[@RxMixer]

Great video guys, and congratulations, whoo hoo!!! I'm trying (still) to convince DW to at least try part-timing. She still insists on having a S&B home. Dreams- {{poof}}. Enjoy!!

[@Rvlove]

RxMixer Thanks so much! Ask your DW what it is about a S&B home that is the most important to her? Sometimes you can create that in your RV... but still, understand the need for 'security' of many. It's quite common for the husbands to want to hit the road and the wife is least enthusiastic, we see it a lot... but of the ones we know that HAVE hit the road, they end up loving it and as long as they get to go home and visit family and friends they are happy. Far less housework! LOL We women are nesters.... that's why it was important for Marc to let me decorate the RV the way I wanted, it was my way of nesting... I still do it, even a year later! Ha!

[@skpjoecoursegold366]

thanks for sharing. great information. great tips. thanks for location ----- it so reminded me of the Gunbarrel area near Boulder.

[@Rvlove]

SKPjoe Coursegold You are welcome, and yes it's actually St Vrain State Park off I-25 in Longmont, so very close to Gunbarrel/Boulder, Co!

[@snowbirdsonwheels5657]

"Happy Anniversary" As new subscribers, we have enjoyed your videos & have learned a lot! We are researching to do this part time. Are there many restrictions in parks for a 40 - 45 ft rv? Thanks so much for all the great videos & again "happy anniversary"

[@Rvlove]

Snowbirds Thank you! Glad you are enjoying... many parks can accommodate RVs up to 45 feet but the most common size we see is probably 40 feet. Some people can experience more limitations with 43-45... but there are still plenty of options.... more limiting in state, national parks etc. Pull through sites are going to be your best bet - we are in one now in Ohio and it's huge!

[@snowbirdsonwheels5657]

RVLove Thank you so much for the reply! :) Hope you're enjoying your stay in Ohio!

[@billlong5979]

New Subscriber here and love your videos and all the great information. I need to check the Thousand Trails blog because that is a big question. Currently I am an IT professional between jobs and looking on getting into full time RV remote working. I am in my mid 50's so a few years to semi-retirement is the goal. Thanks and I love Julie's accent.

[@Rvlove]

Bill Long G'day Bill - welcome and thanks for your kind words - TT definitely helps makes this lifestyle very affordable for us.... being an IT professional, you have great options for moving to remote work options. Highly recommend you get fully informed on all the TT options before buying any kind of membership... there's a lot more than you may realize. Here are a couple of links that will help you on your journey. All the best to you! Marc & Julie Thousand Trails Zone Pass: bit.ly/TTZone Thousand Trails Membership Upgrade: bit.ly/TTElite

[@billlong5979]

RVLove Thank You so much. I'm still reading the upgrade blog but I have learned so much already. Thank You. That's why I devote my evenings to learning about full time RV living today. It's time for this Rambling Man to get back on the road again. You guys are awesome.

[@anthonygatson9113]

Great Video and Great Information......Thanks

[@Rvlove]

Anthony Gatson Thank you - welcome!

[@GSaries1]

Beautiful couple.

[@Rvlove]

+Greg Shepherd So kind of you! Thank you :)

[@rvdreamin836]

Marc and Julie I've been following your journey almost from the beginning. Due to you folks and others I've purchased my first motor home and will hit the road in mid-October and return home next April. I work six months during the spring and summers months but otherwise am retired, You mentioned you were headed to Maine and will be there for some time. I live in the New Hampshire seacoast area ( 20 minutes from the ocean), If you'd like to see another beautiful place let me know. Would love to meet you and show you around........Vin

[@Rvlove]

william lugg Thanks Vin! Congratulations! We are packing up and moving today and will be in Maine by Monday so will reply to your kind message next week to make a plan to connect.. :)

[@rvdreamin836]

sounds good.

[@suzanneracine3777]

Love this vedeo thank you for all the good advice

[@Rvlove]

+Suzanne Racine You are so welcome!

[@rn-rvchronicles]

Thank you all for your vids and blog post! My wife and I are thinking of selling our home in Pa. and hitting the road. Katie is a RN and we are looking into travailing nursing for her.I no longer work (as of now) because of a work injury that left me with rods in my back. This is very scary for us, We have worked so hard for our Log home we have always wanted.....but somehow is not satisfying...if you know what I mean? Just a big thanks for all the info you have given to us and God Bless as you travel! Love your Vids!! Dave & Katie

[@Rvlove]

+indianmotorcycle101 Hi guys! Thanks for your kind note. Interesting you find yourselves feeling unsatisfied by your log home after working so hard for it... sounds like a new life of travel is calling you? I imagine getting work as a traveling RN would be a great opportunity! Sorry to hear of your injury Dave, but it's great how you guys are exploring all kinds of new possibilities for your life and more rich experiences. We are always happy to hear that our videos and blog posts are helping others.... it's not too long ago we were in "research/exploring" mode too, so we enjoy sharing what we would have liked to know about and learn before hitting the road to answer some of our (many) questions! Enjoy the journey, it's pretty cool having new and exciting places on your doorstep every other week or month! Happy trails :) Julie & Marc

[@rn-rvchronicles]

+RVLove Don't get me wrong.. we love our home, and think its great! It's just back in Feb of this year my father past away and as we look at our lives we just think the must be more! Our faith is a big part of our lives but we work so hard to hold onto things that really dont mean much. Katie just talked to 3 traveling nurse placement centers today and found out she would make over 25,000 more a year doing this then where she is at now. However, we are moving with caution! Again Thanks for everything you guys are doing! It just gave us a new outlook on life! Cant wait for the next vid or post!

[@NewBeginningswithBudhiandCyndi]

Great info..........during your travels if you come through Charlotte NC we would love to meet up with you.

[@Rvlove]

New Beginnings with Budhi and Cyndi Thank you! We will be passing through NC in November on our way from Maine to Florida!

[@darrylhedges1372]

Great job. I really enjoy your comments and experience. Question: What did you do with all of the rooms full of "stuff" that you owned in your house when you decided to go on the road? Question: Do you have any recommendations or suggestions concerning the type or brand of motorhome that you looked at and finally decided to buy? Thanks!

[@Rvlove]

+Darryl Hedges Thank you - those are good questions and ones we have been planning to cover in a future blog post or video - you can find answers to the type/brand on our website when scrolling back to some of our earlier posts - we invite you to check those out at www.rvlove.com

[@nwtraveler5266]

Great information. Happy travels👍

[@Rvlove]

Thanks you too!

[@Tom.Gregory]

Berry good job....thanks

[@Rvlove]

KRZYVOLFAN :) thank you!

[@Dave1955ist]

Hi. Just want to find out if you got a thank you from thousand trails camp membership resales as I bought one as a resale and used your name.

[@Rvlove]

Aw thanks David! Not sure - we can check and get back to you - thanks for thinking of us!

[@Rvlove]

Yes we did - thank you so much! Hope you enjoy the membership and get tons of use and savings out of it as has been the case for us: :) happy travels!

[@RobSteinhauer]

Thanks nice update

[@Rvlove]

Rob Steinhauer Thank you!

[@jimwilson8683]

What dashe cam is best for an RV to get outside and also to record the driver? in your opinion

[@Rvlove]

Sorry. We have never researched dash cams, so we can't offer an opinion on that.

[@kawarthaleather6659]

I watched your first video, did you ever find out what was going on with the jacks? ......Steve

[@Rvlove]

We had Tiffin take a look and they couldn't find anything, maybe the jacks didn't like being off level. Every now and then one gets a bit stuck and Marc has to push it up but we've never had that issue of all 4 not wanting to retract since that time in Lake Havasu. RVs can be a little temperamental at times, fortunately ours isn't too bad though and we've come to get to 'know' the occasional idiosyncrasy and learn how to handle it.

[@yescandles]

I feel like you are my friends!

[@Rvlove]

yescandles Awww you are so sweet.. in cyberspace we are! Who knows, maybe one day we will meet at a campground somewhere in person :)

[@yescandles]

I would enjoy that! I went to Santa Fe on my first journey and am getting ready to head to Cloudcroft NM. I have Sedonna and Flagstaff on my radar next. Life is good!

[@Mark_L]

Great info. Thanks

[@victorgomes7585]

Oh... And forgot to ask too. Is the river in the background the same one in Colorado that just got extremely polluted by some environmental rescue gone terribly wrong?! I just saw a report by RT on KZbin? Terrible news to say the least. :-(

[@Rvlove]

Victor Gomes That is the first I heard of it so just Googled - OMG looks awful! No behind is is an enclosed private lake within St Vrain State Park in Longmont, CO.

[@RVAdventurer8]

I have seen in one of your replies that you are currently in Ohio. We are in our S&B here in Ohio and our RV is at our year round campground. If you are close we would like to invite you for a coffee. We are just north of Cincinnati

[@Rvlove]

Kirk Alan Oh that is so kind of you! We are in Jefferson, near Lake Erie, and leave for Niagara Falls on Thursday, so won't be able to swing it this time as we are 5 hours drive north of you... but thank you for the offer! :)

[@yvonneballard-FullRecallNDE]

I just read the thousand trail info and my understanding is a married couple pay once but because my adult daughter and i rv together we have to pay for two. Also the site said a max of 14 consecutive days at one resot n if u stay for more than 4 nights in a row you cant stay in any resort for a week, so you guys moved every 3 days? Does not sound like a great deal.

[@Rvlove]

You mean you and your daughter travel in the same RV together? Or in 2 RVs? If in one RV then only one of you needs a membership to make reservations. We did 14 in, 7 out and once tried moving every 4 days but too fast for us as we work. Not quite sure why you think it isn't a great deal though when as an example if you fulltime you can spend 2/3 of a year in a TT campground with hookups for a total of just $545 a year, theroetically that would cost only $2.25 a night in TT and just pay for the 7 days out of the system after each 14 day block in the system. I don't know any other option that comes close to those prices. We just filmed a couple of videos on the weekend that will explain more soon so keep an eye out for them.

[@yvonneballard-FullRecallNDE]

We camp host together in one RV so in exchange for some volunteer work we get a camp site for free. If we could stay for longer periods of time we would do it but having to move every 14/7 days just doesnt give us the amount of time per area to see everything. Also the number of moves plus the 20 only sites are just too limited. If the deal was for 40 areas with more than 14 day limit we might consider it. I think we will stick with the hosting and WOOFing sites. I do appeciate the information and the time you took to respond to my questions. Stay safe n have fun!

[@Rvlove]

HI Yvonne, you're in luck. I happened to write a blog post about how to get 2 zones for the price of one from TT so that would give you around 40 campgrounds (for the price of 20) here it is: www.rvlove.com/2016/03/28/get-the-best-deal-on-a-thousand-trails-bogo-zone-pass Plus, I wrote another on how to get a 21 day park 2 park (no days out of the system) membership upgrade for half price (compared to buying one new from the company). This option may give you more flexibility. It's worth a read to see if it might work for you. Make a coffee or pour a glass of wine as its a long post BUT it's by far our most popular... includes a lot of useful info that explains the different scenarios and costings quite thoroughly. I personally know of hundreds of people who have taken up this option and saved several thousand dollars. www.rvlove.com/2015/01/28/thousand-trails-membership-upgrades/ Good luck!

[@yvonneballard-FullRecallNDE]

will do and thankyou so much

[@AVSOUTDOOR]

Do you need to have a certain type of license to drive that motorhome? I know that for personal use that CDL's aren't usually needed but do you need to have one if you have a tow behind vehicle?

[@Rvlove]

+M CAP Not this one - ours is only 36 feet. But in some states, I believe larger coaches (43 or 45' I believe) special licenses are needed in some states eg. Texas - best to check the laws for states.. but for our size, no problem... we can get out of a MINI and start driving a 36' coach! Crazy huh? But true :)

[@AVSOUTDOOR]

That's good to know, I really enjoy your videos. I'm planning on buying a coach in the near future, watching your videos has been very helpful especially since you guys are able to experience and share your knowledge first hand!

[@Rvlove]

+M CAP Glad to hear that. We've learned a lot and still learning... we enjoy sharing as we still remember well what it's like to be a newbie, it can be overwhelming, but it's also fun.