8 Reasons to NEVER Full Time RV - RV Life

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[@godrulesme8619]

Great video as always...thank you!

[@sureshots98]

If you can upgrade to a Airstream flying cloud it will solve most problems on the list. Nice video.

[@jobethk588]

Thank you for giving me a lot to think about.

[@williechain6747]

@Average User #rude

[@jayvolk578]

Honest would be more believable if you were wearing wrinkled smelly clothes maybe passed on that hotel shower this morning.

[@tbobtbob330]

My gf and I sold her swanky condo in the city, sold 90% of our stuff in an estate sale, bought an older $14k trailer and moved into it. We lived a high-end urban lifestyle and had crazy fun with that, but we love RV life MUCH better! We're currently living in Baja and are loving life!

[@Spvrdx]

👌🏾😮‍💨

[@kingtut5923]

@@Spvrdx Who are you trying to fool ? me . not going to happen.

[@Spvrdx]

@@kingtut5923 ? How do i no u

[@startingtech3900]

you mean SHE sold her condo lol u aint married but thats awesome man !

[@216goldgoddess5]

That's awesome

[@lindrahena9024]

YOU ARE COMPATIBLE WITH EACH OTHER... YOUR LAUGHS AND SMILES ARE REAL AND PRICELESS!!! YOUR TRUE FEELINGS FOR EACH OTHER ARE YOUR SPARKING LIGHT AND KEEP YOUR TRUE LOVE ALIVE, FOREVER!!!

[@cowetaok]

My top 5 list when asked for recommendations on rving . 1 Make sure you like the person you are rving with. 2 Make sure you like the person you are rving with. 3 Make sure you like the person you are rving with. 4 Make sure you like the person you are rving with. 5 If rving by yourself make sure you like the person you are are rving with.

[@Scrambler85]

Well said 👏

[@wanderingwillowblossom8106]

Or become a solo nomad ;)

[@cowetaok]

@@wanderingwillowblossom8106 I refer to step 5. !!!!!!

[@SuperWhatapain]

LOL. True tho

[@davidrece8872]

“I have found out that there ain't no surer way to find out whether you like people or hate them than to travel with them.” - Mark Twain

[@stew6662]

I realize I just like watching videos of RV lifestyle than actually doing it myself.

[@FateUnbound]

Nothing wrong with that! I watch sailing videos and will never do that hahaha

[@davanachase2372]

I think you just said it perfectly. lol

[@ekdaufin1485]

👍🏾🤣

[@jen9774]

I'm too old to even give it a second thought. 😂😂😂

[@HalfCrazy520]

@Thunderbolt **When I want a bed and shower I stay in cheap hotel** I want a bed and shower EVERY DAY and I want air conditioning or heat. The best thing about RV travel is you are towing a bathroom and a kitchen, so you don't need anything but a place to pull off the road. By working all my life I have earned the right to never sleep on the ground again.

[@1152jerry]

We have been RVing for over 30 years and everything you said is true. People have no idea of what it’s really like to to spent more than a week in an RV. The lifestyle looks great but the reality is totally different. Full timing becomes a job. If you aren’t a handyman/woman don’t even think about it. You will get dirty doing unpleasant jobs so be prepared. Everything in your RV is going to break or fail. Be prepared to fix it or have a good piggy bank. Everything you do needs to be planned out. Where are you going to buy groceries, get water, dump or dispose of waste? The biggest thing we have to decide is where to spend the night when moving around. The days of pulling into a private campground or state park and getting a space are long gone. All campgrounds now require a reservation, sometimes months in advance. I can’t tell you where we are going to be tomorrow let alone 30 days from now. We rarely use a campground but even finding free spots such as BLM or national forests can be challenging. My advice is to rent an RV for at least two weeks and do not go to a luxury RV Park. Go to little or no facility places and try it before you invest thousands of dollars into something you may learn to hate. I predict that one year from now there is going to be a lot of slightly used RV’s for sale. Home is where we park it.

[@hemroidhenry7756]

You could do what i do. I live in my van, park anywhere I want. No issues

[@lovemylodge2621]

I agree! That is also when I’ll plan to upgrade our TT. Prices are so inflated it makes me sick.

[@joemcdonough2765]

Sounds like you bought to big of an RV and or have a champagne taste on a Cool-aid budget.

[@jmcdrawer5031]

I've been a trucker for 10 years now and figured it'll be better for me to get an rv instead of an apartment. I'm already used to the road, just trying to learn as much as I can

[@G35Jeesh]

I have been an RV technician for 4 years and everything you said is true. I almost am wanting to switch over to full time RV living because I can't find housing cheap enough and the size of the RV is well big enough for me. Simple lifestyle

[@jasonvaldovinos1144]

So... I have been taking all your lessons to heart and just tried my first stint at full time RV life and I LOVED IT!!! All boondocks, 1 month, 6 states, tons of national parks and I honestly don’t think I could’ve done it without you guys!!! I saw beautiful sites, broke a bunch of things, fixed a bunch of things, and can’t wait to do it again!!!

[@solgoode1]

Thank you for this comment. It just inspired me NOT to give up on this. Safe journey.

[@Milesco]

Agree with Blue Energy. 😁

[@comfortablynumb9342]

@@solgoode1 no quitting

[@jamesbradley7079]

Thanks for this comment. Good inspiration. We're off to do this soon.

[@jdsartre9520]

what you mean by "all boondocks"?

[@fitnessforhealthandhappine1746]

I appreciate the honesty. After watching so many full timers, many who still have to work, I have come to the conclusion it is not for me. I love traveling in my RV 1 month at a time as a vacation, spending $$$$ and living life to the fullest. For me... living in my sticks and bricks house has less day to day stress. Glad it works for you.

[@NicholasKross]

This was EXTREMELY helpful, thank you so much! This has changed my mind about full-time RVing, between the constant repairs and lack of long hot showers

[@AnythingGasoline]

I just head out over weekends and the thing that got me is water usage. It really puts into perspective how much water we actually waste at home! And honestly how much of a luxury it is to have unlimited water.

[@nata3467]

I have a dry cabin and I completely realize how little water I can actually use and be happy and it has changed the way I use water when I'm home

[@joianoel]

This was exactly what I needed. I've been considering full-time RVing now that I'm widowed and have grown kids spread across the U.S. I am very thankful for your concise but fully-informative, tough-love tutorial. You've given me a lot to think about. You haven't killed my dream, you've just put me on the road to determining whether this actually IS what I want. I'd rather approach this with my eyes wide-open than blithely wander into a nightmare. Thank you!

[@cnobillbradley9673]

I concur

[@timhall865]

I think that the dog and cat believe that you bought the RV just for them. They certainly look comfortable. I am sure that they appreciate you driving them around and doing the maintenance on their rig.

[@cjmbullion]

@@qbw8834 you sound like that person

[@qbw8834]

@@cjmbullion you?

[@timwegman5776]

So true so true. Our furry four legged children think the wife an my bed is theirs only, when I get up in the middle the night to use the Restroom my dogs hops in my spot and tells me "move you feet lose your seat dad " he will move over a few inches just enough for me to lay down next to him and then he will start huffing and puffing all upset like I am taking up too much space in his bed and he will push me a little (he does it very gentle and is not being aggressive at all) more like a deep stretch and when I don't move he grumbles gets up and shakes his body Huffs and puffs some more and moves to his bed (oh oh I'm sorry sorry dogs bed not his bed) onto the floor he goes with an attitude. Haha love that damn dog!!

[@HH-cv9ob]

@@qbw8834 MISERABLE LOSER

[@cjmbullion]

@@qbw8834 Thats right you

[@matsrecordcollection]

Whenever I dumped the tanks, I wore rubber gloves, some kind of face covering and safety glasses. Maybe a little overkill, but that was one job I took very seriously. That and properly balancing and securing the trailer and contents while under tow.

[@vicO1323]

I feel for those that sold their homes and decided to rv full time and it didn't work out for them. It's tough to get that home back. Full time rving is a lot different than week long vacations and trips.

[@joulemine]

That is very true Vic. I think it's definitely a case by case basis. As you know we wouldn't have been able to afford to do both, but now that we have experience under our belt we would tell people that if they can figure out a way to keep the sticks and bricks and travel a ton then that would be best. Also...there really isn't a benefit to being full-time unless you are trying to save money or go on a long road trip. I feel like 6 months on 6 months off is nice or even 8 months on a 4 months off. Everyone is different though. ~Stacy~

[@JohnJohn-wr1jo]

Vic, excellent point. A coworker and her family followed their dream 3 years ago. Sold everything, bought a top of the line Class A diesel pusher financed for 12 years. They had over 300K in equity in their house and used half as the down payment. Communicated off and on with her and followed her on social media. Appeared everything was "magical" and they were all loving life. Spoke with her at length a month ago and she is devastated with the overall experience. Lots of issues with relationship, kids, extended family, poor medical care, but financial issues brought their experiment to a screeching halt. They thought that they planned for 5 years on the road financially and would be able to cash out and start over once the kids were on their own.. Hopefully buying a house in an area more affordable if they didn't continue the RV life.. maxed out bank account, credit cards, and borrowed heavily on 401ks, everything in less than 3 years. Now have an rv that's worth half of what they owe on it. She told me there were a lot of good times but she knew in the first 6 months that their financial plan wasn't solid and was much more costly than anticipated. Now they have a real dilemma. Fortunately, jobs are not that much of an issue. Both can be rehired by previous employer. Cost of home ownership has jumped 35% in same area, interest rates have climbed almost 40%. Real Estate agent told them that even with a solid down payment most lenders won't touch them with the minimal employment (you tube/social media) the previous 3 years.

[@amaryia1]

helloooo, Im 22 and I just took a major interest in getting a RV and travel full time. I'm so glad I clicked on this video and got to learn the nitty gritty of the RV life. Gives me a better idea on if I really want to pursue this full time. I am grateful for this a lot

[@FateUnbound]

It's great if you love adventure but really head my words at the end of the video. When it's tough it is REALLY tough because it's just you out here, no support system.

[@ryanslings6234]

It's nice to see someone who isn't trying to glorify road life. I've done it and really enjoyed it, but it's definitely not the picture-perfect life that many youtubers present. Thanks for the honest truth.

[@someonefamous8671]

I bought a 12 year old house and here is the list of all the stuff I have had to replace in a 2 year period: A/C components (cost $600), both bathrooms in-wall valve system , carpet, tile, $300 in backyard sprinklers (kept breaking so I tore it all out), light fixtures, outlets, duct in the attic, parts for sliding glass door, and other crap and maintenance. In total it would have cost $1,000's if I hired a contractor. I think I am almost ready for the RV life!

[@davanachase2372]

As a 70 yr old single woman who has been researching full-time rving, you have addressed fears I already had. Thinking it might not be the thing for me. While I like the idea of the travel, meeting new people, selective socializing, enjoy private time, I am not good at fixing things. And not being able to take a long shower...... thank you for this video.

[@iammrfancypants]

Y'all seem like robots like my post to prove me wrong

[@mr.gelatin9535]

@@iammrfancypants no

[@stormtraders]

Don’t let it stop you, just make sure you have the cash to let someone fix it for you.

[@valerierogers9609]

Whereas I've not full timed, I lived off-grid several years; know well monitoring power use and having to be mindful of every bit of water. No thanks. I think rving would be great experience for awhile.

[@theenzoferrari458]

Please stay safe. Elderly people are at risk.

[@jamesstouffer1845]

Hi David and Roe; I'm a retired truck driver, I just turned 70 and got the RV bug, so I put a $500 deposit on a 2021 Forest River toy hauler. I still ride a full dress Harley, and thought it would be so cool to take it all over the country and see what I couldn't see in a big truck. I thought it might be a good idea to research RVing on KZbin, what I hear over and over is "break down"! It seems like these RVS are so cheaply made, so I cancelled the order. The RV life has too much maintenance in my opinion, and for most people that get in their cars, turn the key and go without ever towing anything before, tells me that there are a lot of unsafe RV's out there as well. I love watching your videos, you're such a cute couple keep honest reviews coming.

[@petegregory517]

You are a very wise man....me?-not so much. I bought one of the worthless POS in 2014 and it’s been constant PITA and $$$. All my pass words for rv sites is “money pit” and in my travels, talks with others; so is theirs, honestly.

[@onmountaintime5637]

No question constant maintenance but I enjoy it.

[@billsettle8338]

I researched travel trailers for almost a year before I actually purchased one and was fully aware of what I was getting myself in to. That being said, the lack of quality products, the incredibly poor workmanship and the manner in which these are thrown together is mind boggling. I guess I am fortunate enough to have a background that allows me to complete repairs without returning to the dealership. If you are not in a position to maintain one if these units, the experience would be horrific. I approaching the 3 year anniversary of the unit I purchased new & my schedule allows me to use the unit for a week out of the month. I'm not sure if I could list all the issues I dealt with from new. I'm fully aware there are different price points for similar sized units, I purchased what I considered to "middle of the road", no quality & zero dealer support.

[@pouglwaw5932]

@@billsettle8338 I'm repairing my old motorhome and even rebuilding some of its framing in the corners. I think I'm glad to familiarize myself with its construction and quirks so I won't feel intimidated to rip into it and repair it when I get on the road. The dealership repair shops will hate me.

[@jimmyjoejeeter2366]

Yeah, I feel the same! I have to have a perfect temperature when I sleep, I couldn't handle all the break downs. I owned a MGB sports car back in the 1970,s that was always something braking down on it. Now that I'm pushing 70, I want smooth sailing and no headaches.

[@1957zeek]

For me this was the most important video you've produced. During this vid, the light illuminated big time. This was the decision I was hoping would pop into my head at some point. And it just did. I now know that the full time RV "lifestyle" isn't going to work for us. I love RV's but it's the "get away" part I want. And the journey of the get away. My better half and I both know after two or three weeks of up each others...business 24/7, one of us might be floatin! We're keeping the lake house and the Arizona house and just taking those journeys to the places we want to visit. We might extend the stay or cut it short simply because we can.

[@MrMenefrego1]

This was *VERY HELPFUL!* My wife and I live in The Netherlands, we are both of retirement age, my wife still works although not for much longer. We have been considering selling our country home and buying an RV and living in it 8 to 10 months a year. However, if privacy is that much of an issue I doubt if we could handle it as we both cherish our alone time. Thank you for this video, may God keep you both safe and happy!

[@pouglwaw5932]

I just take a paperback, a cuppa tea, and a cushion to go outside and read under the roll-out awning. Totally relaxing . Taking the bicycle out for a spin is the next best relaxer.

[@alanhat5252]

it's mostly sounds that you can't avoid, if you both do quiet things in your alone time you'll be fine. Rocking along to music with headphones can be tedious for the other person if the RV rocks though.

[@dannyheem]

try to renovate a rv into a floor plan you'd like

[@startingtech3900]

they have a tiny travel trailer go BIG!

[@KathleenWeber]

My dad (82) & I (56) are Full-time RVers & we absolutely love it!

[@BigGucciChris]

Highly doubt that

[@KathleenWeber]

@@BigGucciChris I highly doubt that you highly doubt that.

[@alexberollin6808]

How do you deal with the black tank situation I'm 20yrs young and I'm looking for more Info so I can buy one and save money

[@KathleenWeber]

@@alexberollin6808 Good luck, Alex. The RV community is very good at helping each other out. Treat the people you meet the way you want to be treated, & you'll always have people around you who will lend a hand or give you pointers.

[@Currency999]

Sounds a bit creepy

[@joshcornett1929]

The most important thing to know when buying an rv specifically travel trailers is which manufacturers to avoid completely. Unfortunately you bought from one of them, I’ve grown up with RV’s and have been full timing myself for fives years. I travel for work so it’s a great alternative to hotels and such, and have done a great deal of research so I feel confident when advising people who to buy from. Stay away from keystone and forest river, I have a friends that work at both and they say that they just slap them together to meet production needs. So if y’all are having too many problems then I suggest you trade if you can for either a grand design or a jayco, those are really the only two travel trailers well built enough for full time usage. There are many more good options in a fifth wheel set up if y’all ever go that route.

[@joemcdonough2765]

That makes no since what so ever.

[@CommonCentsOutdoorsman]

I would agree with Jayco quality. I have a small tin and stick slx. Not high end materials but their attention to detail and build quality are certainly high end and impressive! Lots of value with a Jayco.

[@jacobfreed5060]

I’d avoid Jayco as well. Avoid all assembly line trailers honestly. Look for the, albeit more expensive, but much more durable and quality ones like Scamp, Casita, or Oliver etc. They cost a lot, for a reason.

[@missdameenor]

Full-time RV-ing has brought my husband and I closer 😂

[@robhoffman2070]

Wonderful! Happy travels.

[@jeffreylamb4520]

Wonderful for you. Wat up tho

[@Juicy_shydoll]

Same here it has changed our lives tremendously ❤️

[@greggthunderburg7294]

Live on a car and you will be even closer.

[@eddenoy321]

@@greggthunderburg7294 HAHAHAHAHA , or a tent !

[@rrr23915]

Very informative.. I did 5 years full time in an RV in the Northeast and its a challenge when conditions stay below freezing. Be prepared too for expensive repairs unless you can fix things yourself.

[@splashluvallover]

My husband and I absolutely love spending time together. 10 years and 4 kids later and it hasn't done anything but brought us closer! We'd love to full time rv but my husband is a police officer so he definitely can't work from home. Our plan is when he retires to take at least a year and full time.

[@kathleenrutherford733]

Thank your husband for me, that is a Job that is so giving and way way underappreciated! I appreciate him! God Bless you guys

[@splashluvallover]

@@kathleenrutherford733 thank you so much ❤️

[@kvdme]

I lived 6 months on small motorhome with shore power only, winter in utah. No running water, no propane. It was cold as hell. Showering in a truck stop was not pleasant due to the fact it's expensive and your not a trucker. Bathroom was unpleasant, had to use garbage bags. If you not ready for this level, don't rv because at any time you can do this for a few. Second. Motorhome means your home can break down period. Gotta have stash of cash period for emergencies. I'm getting ready for this again but this time I'll pull trailer with 50 gallons water, 60 gallons propane, spares for everything, second backup solar set up, backup fridge and spare bed. It will give me the storage I need. I plan on boondocking.

[@lakesnake2005]

Lived in an RV for 6 years now. A large 5th wheel.......and I love it. That being said, I drove OTR for 30 years and lived in a much smaller area with no bathroom. So it's all good to me. I also live in the country away from everybody out at the edge of the internet and when Elon finishes his project, I'm going out further.

[@cs-mh2dh]

RVing would be and will be good for me; however, I am sick of RVers on KZbin making videos that make it look glamorous. It is not glamorous, it is living witht nature. I love that you two always video the downs with the ups.

[@k.doolittle2473]

I live in a RV on my own property...when I watch RV living vids I’m grateful I’m staying put.lol.

[@angelmesa9530]

That is my intention too. No travel. Stay on my property.

[@justmeleil4803]

Right! The chances of getting a flat, rv breaking down, refueling, oven falling out its space is very slim!

[@sherrisonnier1857]

I bought 2 acres in a city unrestricted with partly cleared land and put a 32 ft Jayco Eagle on it for a retreat. My condo is 25 miles from Jayco. I just go back and forth. Permanent vacation retirement.

[@k.doolittle2473]

Sherri Sonnier That sounds wonderful.Unfortunately for me the cabin that I had been living in burnt down and the landlord didn’t have insurance so I ended up getting a RV and putting on the property...however that’s against the Regional Districts by law so I’m trying to fly under the radar...made it 2 years this summer so far but it’s always something that is in the back of your mind.

[@timscoviac]

This is what I also plan on doing, finding a small lot of land like 1 acre, hopefully with some trees, then parking it permanently. Not as much problems of stuff moving around once put.

[@zackbice6396]

I love the straight up honesty. RVing is something my family is currently contemplating so seeing the real deal is priceless. I love how it brings the real issues without the sugar coat. 🔥🔥🔥👍👍👍

[@JoeDoe2]

I've heard a similar saying about ski boats. ie "The 2nd happiest day in your life is the day you buy one. The happiest day is when you sell it."

[@hgj2019]

Airplanes too.

[@stevecraig5494]

The 3F rule. If it flies, floats or fucks, it's cheaper to rent it.

[@bestexperience7534]

@@stevecraig5494 the last one doe

[@Zest4life890]

That's why its smarter to RV in the southwest in the dry weather, humidity destroys everything

[@DAVIDTATLITUG]

That's why you don't buy a junk rv with luan as a building material. You use a catalytic or diesel heater instead of propane. Propane puts far to much moisture into the air.

[@patsywisdom9409]

I think the tube top may be worth an extra 50k views. You may want to shop for additional colors.

[@mistervacation23]

My name is Matt Foley I am a motivational speaker I live in a van down by the river

[@magnumpotube]

Hahaha most people wont get this.

[@mistervacation23]

@@magnumpotube good one though

[@ahjohnson3720]

Eating a steady diet of government cheese?

[@mistervacation23]

@@ahjohnson3720 yes

[@jp6614]

Classic! Chris Farley

[@paulcorzatt338]

I am new to your channel. I am quite impressed with many parts of your production but particularly the scripting. So well written with careful word choice for maximum clarity. Each concept flows so logically with no unnecessary words.

[@_GlockComa]

I do agree with most of this. But a lot of rv/camper owners will replace the hot water tank for an instant/tankless one. That helps a lot. And another thing to remind people is the maintenance of the camper itself. If you travel, it rocks & sways, and things arent always tight. I removed all 4 corner molds on mine, and put TV corner tape on them, and then replaced the mouldings. It really waterproofs the corners & keeps the connections tight.

[@savannahborjasmartinez1837]

I've been full time RVing for 2 years now with my husband, our 2dogs and my 6 year old daughter also stay with us part time. 😁😊we love it!! Definitely made us closer.😊

[@Sean-lv6fx]

lol @ the dogs face at 9:57, it's like she's thinking, 'quick say something clever, think of something clever to do.'

[@davidroberts5577]

Excellent video! I've been living the life for 3 years now. And all 3 years in the mountains, and everything you've pointed out about Winter RV life is spot on. Keep up the excellent work and may you 4 be blessed with happiness and peace 🕉️

[@CoreyChambersLA]

That's the kind of big dog that fits well in any rv.

[@efs83dws]

Something is always breaking. I did that for fifteen years. It was always cold in winter and hot in summer. However, I still loved the life.

[@HalfCrazy520]

5 years full time... in Maryland mostly... nice and warm in the winter, nice and cool in the summer. 2 AC units and 4-season RV.

[@SailingCorina]

I'm in the 70's in the summer in Flagstaff, AZ and never near freezing in winters in Tucson, AZ. Easy and comfortable.

[@efs83dws]

@@SailingCorina Fagstaff is one of my favorite cities. It is expensive. But Flagstaff gets very cold in winter and Tucson is very hot in summer. I usually couldn’t choose when I was in a particular city as my travel was work related. Bottom line is that there are so many openings in a motorhome that heating and cooling are very inefficient. I still enjoyed it though.

[@tinaandjsgreatescape]

We appreciate the honesty! +1 for going with the flow, and making adjustments. We were stuck in Texas this past week. Thanks for keeping it real.

[@moebanshee]

I just found this and it's a year late but you're absolutely right about wintering in an RV.. I have friends who live in fifth wheelers. They live in tagalongs but the end of October beginning of November they head down to the warmer States. They have slips that they paid for the yea.r Let's say $4,000 a year is the rent on the slip. They stay there through the cold winter and then around March or April (usually April) they head back up north. The slips have sheds. When they go down to Florida they have their Christmas tree and everything all there. Holiday decorations in the shed there and they spend the winter down in Florida. Then they spend the summer up in Maine where it's more tolerable for them (it's not as hot). They have a shed there with all their summer lawn chairs etc.. figure $10,000 a year and they go back to the same exact slips. It's not like they have to move a whole house. They're just hooking their fifth wheeler up and going south and then they go north. They're happy and it eliminates the problem with the mold and all the other problems. You are 100% right that if you are not a handyman or you're not able to fix things you're going to spend money for somebody to fix it or you're going to have to drop the camper whatever it is off especially if it's under warranty. Just like any vehicle and accredited licensed person has to fix whatever's wrong or your warranty goes out the window. RVs have a shelf life. Ours was 25 years old there was no sense in putting more money into it it was time to let it go to the bone yard. I've known people who put thousands and thousands of dollars into their campers RVs whatever... And when they went to sell them they asked $65,000 for a 25-year-old camper. Anybody who went to look at it asked how old is the camper they said 25 years old and they say are you out of your mind I'm not paying $65,000 for a 25-year-old camper I can buy a brand new one. I congratulate you both on being realists.

[@classapcs]

There's a big difference between stationary full time and traveling full time. You put any house on wheels and pull down the road 3 or 4 times a month and you'll have a lot more repairs to do. The normal house never meets a pothole. We bought a new 2019, 2 1/2 years ago. It's only been moved 80 miles from the dealer to where we live. Yes we've had a couple issues, but I bet the stove will never fall off the wall, so it really depends on what your plans are. The most difficult part is lack of space, however where we live, we can have an out building or large gazebo, so we don't have to spend every minute inside. We live in FL so we don't contend with winter. There are definitely good or bad points to RV life, but it really depends on what you are trying to get out of it. We bought a new Forest River, which is a pretty good brand, however I was an over the road truck driver for many years and know what the roads can do to a vehicle. I determined withing the first 3 to 6 months of owning the RV, that there is no way I would drive it around the country regularly, travel trailers are not built well enough for that.

[@flyinggyros9745]

We rented first. A class A, class C a travel trailer and a pop up. We ended up buying a 5th wheel. By renting each of those for at least a week and having to dump the tanks gave us an idea of what was to come. Alan

[@akia123]

That's what I plan on doing.

[@1152jerry]

You are very smart people. You did the best thing you can possibly do. Granted renting an RV isn’t cheap but spending $100K on something you have never tried is crazy.

[@chrisanthony579]

Well done guys! I've RV'ed on and off for 25 years, my job doesn't allow the full time thing. but one day. The reason's you have for not going full time totally apply for the weekend folks as well. I also want to mention that RVing is pretty much a hobby for those that really enjoy it. The electric, water, stinky slinky, always fixing, cleaning, modifying is part of the game, and for most, games are fun.

[@michellestratford9753]

I currently live alone full time in my Class C. I love the lifestyle, but I'm not a fan of how big my rig is, so I'm on the hunt for a Class B and I definitely want a cassette toilet in it. I'm permanently traumatized because I managed to put the wrong end of the 'stinky slinky' down the hole at my first RV park, and plugged up the septic system of the entire park! (Somehow the 400 thousand training videos i watched didn't specify which end was which🙄. Just a note to videographers out there lol). Thanks for a great video💗

[@Adrian-yg2lg]

I’ve been living in my camper solo for the last 2 years and it’s been the best years of my life. It’s a late 1970’s lancer. I fixed some crucial things and hit the road. I’ve learned so much about my self and have got to see some of the greatest places. I gained a sense of fulfillment during this endeavor and am very happy with my decision. Anyone reading this, you can do it. Just trust your instincts.

[@SceneSprout]

Im with David! I love things like monitoring solar consumption. Grew up in Wyoming and consider myself an outdoorsman. I really look forward to hitting the road in April. Ive also been a go with the flow kind of person. Life just feels better when your not trying to fit square pegs into round holes! I dont look forward to things breaking, but I also know its a fact of this life style so Im prepared to get down and dirty when things do break. One other saying Ive always loved is, "Get hand with your tools or handy with your pocket book!" If you cant fix it youll have to pay some one else lol. Great video again you two! You both have been the biggest inspiration to me making this move and I have learned so much from your adventures and mistakes. Thanks for always sharing and being honest about the life style!

[@scenicdriveways6708]

RV stands for Repair Vehicle. Bad advice on the cold areas and not advising people to full time if they're going to be in a cold areas. I happen to have 3 friends who ski ( one is a ski instructor , the other one and his wife love skiing ). They spend all winder in their RV where it's cold. My wife and I are full time and we've gone through a blizzard and snowstorms in our RV. We have a true 4 seasons RV. ( Outdoors RV Mfg. Mountain Series 24RKS ) Ours is 30 amp. We can run our AC , our Dehumidifier and our fridge all at the same time. We do have to shut the dehumidifier if we want to use the microwave or we'll trip the breaker. We are work-campers and have full hookups at the RV parks we work at.

[@jenneyefer86]

I’m definitely nervous! We are currently renovating and will be full time soon. This was my bf’s dream for years and when we first got together I said no way would I want that lifestyle. But the more I thought about it I realized all of my reasons for not wanting to do it were the reasons why I SHOULD push myself to do it. I know I’m gonna be out of my comfort zone. But I’m still so excited for the adventure and freedom

[@joulemine]

Give yourself 6 months to a year before you fully decide you hate it. A lot of people go a month and quit. That's not enough time to get past the learning curve or even meet anyone. ~Stacy~

[@Hard_Car_Life]

You're gonna hate it. Especially the bathroom part.

[@alanhat5252]

@@Hard_Car_Life that's unnecessary

[@LeadmeGuideme777]

Rv > $2-3000k rent

[@kingtut5923]

DO NOT GO FULLTIMING IN AN RV EVER

[@chatty_cathie6391]

My husband took September 2020 off. But, due to Covid-19 we did not dare to travel. So we did what any rational couple would do. We cashed out an IRA, bought a shuttle bus & turned into RV. We are FREE to travel and semi-retired. Love it. But, can not imagine living in it. God bless you both. Your videos very helpful and REALISTIC....so thanks for the honesty.

[@nealeTH]

Great video and so true. Your observations are just as valid for part-time as much as full time. Here in the UK, Covid has meant all Motorhomes and caravans (UK name of travel trailers) have sold out. But it isn’t right for a lot of people and you can see them not having much fun. On the flip, it is great some people who never considered RVs before have taken the plunge and found a new passion. We always wanted to get into it. I’d love to do it full time but we cannot so go out a minimum once every month. We have a German travel trailer - Eriba Troll 530. Too small for you, but perfectly formed for us and had everything we could possibly need. Look it up. We have done quite a few road trips across many states in America and loved every single one. If I could live in America, I would RV full time without a doubt. Keep up the great videos.

[@willythewave]

Your animals look so comfortable. That says a whole lot about who you are you know. I wish you guys every blessing God has to offer you.

[@evelyndorman5301]

Thank you for not sugar coating the experience. I won't be doing this full time but wouldn't mind using a travel trailer for camping vacations.

[@petegregory517]

Depending on where you are, prepare to get your travel plans early because we most times have to be at least 12-13 months ahead. If there is attractions nearby ........boom.

[@alanhat5252]

@@petegregory517 that depends where you do your camping, if you're just going to haul off into the desert like in this video there's nobody to take your booking, you just do it

[@SurlyBob1]

Nailed it. But the benefits far outweigh the drawbacks. Nothing replaces being able to eat your own food and sleep in your own bed, where ever you go! Even when traveling down the road, you can stop literally anywhere and have your own lunch and go bathroom in your own bathroom. Or take a nap in your own chair before hitting the road again!

[@mafsharimehrify]

Great Video. We could deal with all these on weekend RVing but this was great to realize full time RVing may not be for us. A lot of RV youtubers do not talk about these things and make it sound like so romantic. Thank you guys.

[@tramelsjourney1177]

Anyone correct me if I’m wrong but I feel like most of you guys problems are only with certain pullables. What about the newer luxury RVs. I believe you don’t have to dump the waste and just connect it with a flush tube, some handle a lot of power at once, larger water tank, hybrid power, larger bathroom with a full size shower, the bedroom closed off with a solid door as well as a extra room with a solid door, larger kitchens with tons of storage and counter space, large living space all for under 100,000 you can get for 600 a month. I see still see how you could hear each other clearly but there’s big ones out here that can give you way more space.

[@bergfi]

I just retired and we have been thinking of getting an RV. Your honest comments are helpful and I now realize that this was more of a dream or wish for me and the lifestyle is one I would not enjoy past a short vacation perhaps. Thanks for the info and I will rent an RV instead and see if that gets it out of my system or if it is something I actually like.

[@TimFuller]

I'm only a couple mins in and I had to pause to note how wonderful a job you are doing right out of the gate keeping a lid on used RV prices!!! Not that I would ever own one mind you (they're junk in case you hadn't heard...). You combine "lot of people buy them and then want to dump them" with "they're junk to begin with" and you get an interesting effect of extremely affordable extremely low quality junk for pretty dam cheap. Pity the fool who takes the early depreciation on one of these....except for the bold, the brave, the handy or the extremely needy. They're all out there in the wild, clinging to life with the tenacity of the lawn chairs, bicycles, generators, propane tanks, and barbecue grills bungee'd or tied on. Haven't seen such desperate bundling since watching the way they loaded vehicles in the Grapes of Wrath.. Me? I vanlife at the expert level in a solid vehicle with a pedigree reaching back decades. Colorado. Six winters here in the high mountain meadows. I'd love to chat more but I want to see the rest of your video because you started out so brutally honest it's intriguing to a fellow referred to as the Hobo Messiah of the High Mountain Meadows. The most popular make-believe messiah in the tri-county area. aka #honestMessiah

[@kokanut92]

A lot of genuine, earned wisdom here. thank you.

[@durango8882]

I did it for 8 years, you have to keep it up. I’m going to do it again in AZ this year. Make sure to fix things immediately.

[@lindabrousson746]

We live in a 50 foot monohull yacht and add enzymes to break down the bacteria in our toilet tank and prevent the smell.

[@busaj383]

I think since I'm running in my RV solo it helps out as i don't have an issue with any one of these things 😉 Been in my 34ft Class A for the last 4 years full time and stayed 3 of those 4 winters up north in temp down to -25° outside and had no issues, I still love it 🙂 Once I got it all set up how I liked I've worked on my RV way less than I ever did in my Brick house or even Apt. Each person goes thru life a different way and u don't know until u know. This is a great video for people to at least think about things instead of just jumping in. Good luck to u out there 👍🏻

[@6582rg]

You two are such an awesome, enthusiast couple. I love your videos. It seems like there are so many folks who don’t even know how to use a wrench or solve basic problems without calling a mechanic. Sad.

[@bonniemcdougall599]

Two questions :) 1) your 6 gallon hot water...is it just a tank or on-demand hot water? 2) what brand is your portable solar panel system? We are in the process of picking up a used motorhome, renovating and living in it full time. All in chilly Canada!

[@Erin-Thor]

Thank you for this! You made me realize a few things; 1. I and my wife like occasional long showers, so a Truma Aqua Go system is a must. 2. A shower-miser system is a must. 3. As well as 50 amp service even though we may never need that second AC unit. Please know your efforts are appreciated! We are looking at retiring and purchasing another RV, we used to have a 23FB Airstream, which was essentially unusable without a generator or electrical connection. Boondocking was not possible longer than overnight without them. We’ve been looking at a smallish cougar 5th wheel, because it handles weather diffs well, has solar, room for more batteries, a spare room for whatever, etc. Thank you again!

[@1152jerry]

You sound like people who will never leave the RV park and the 50 amp service. But that’s ok because I won’t need to listen to your generator run all night long.

[@alanhat5252]

@@1152jerry but we all are supposed to put up with you whining on here?

[@SindyJ37]

Your cat is adorable. My cat also gets very concerned when im in the shower he sits on the toilet waiting for me every time lol

[@agm6095]

Thanks for telling it how it is. I think in one to maybe three years there will be a lot of lightly used RVs for sale.

[@sightslessseen7977]

Let's hope! I'll be in the market for a new one by then.

[@dsvance1]

That's about when I hope to be buying -- for a one to three years stretch. Then park it except for vacations.

[@lovemylodge2621]

@@sightslessseen7977 same!

[@sheliarossell3162]

Great

[@donraptor6156]

I doubt it! Any for sale is because people upgraded!

[@jeremypilot1015]

A few things I did with my trailer, was to increase the the fresh water tanks to another 40 gallons, added extra insulation and caulked a bunch of gaps. Added 31MHD Deep Cycle batteries and a gel battery for backup. (I had a diesel truck) I installed a couple of quick connects from the trucks fuel tank to the Webasto heater I installed, and then could crank the heat all night in the coldest temps and never run out of fuel. I added a 30 gallon propane tank in my pass through and a propane generator if I have to run the A/C at night. I can Boondock in the middle of nowhere and be living the good life for a minimum of a week at a time. It all depends on where I am, and the weather in that location.

[@mrobinson0629]

Well said. Most people have no idea of range of issues you must deal with living fulltime in a RV. It's glamorous on Instagram but can be very, very tedious in real life.

[@DjinnRummy]

I love that you described solar as elegant! Lovely

[@DianaRedlin]

Thanks guys I am almost on the road. So good to have you out there and I love your videos!

[@mrssperry6562]

We just bought our 1st rv...2022 Springdale rd220 I believe... love it

[@thomasottvideos]

Everybody is an "RV gangsta" until Mother Nataure explains how life really works.

[@sherrisonnier1857]

I have a Jayco Eagle Super Lite and went through the recent snow storm in Tx. I was warm and toasty and no problems at all. I LOVE my Jayco.

[@richardleetbluesharmonicac7192]

Couldn’t agree more. It’s a drag and non glamorous especially if you don’t have a home to go back to.

[@robaskim5086]

Great video. To cure the condensation issue, I installed a Cubic Mini wood stove in my Jayco 29RKS. Happy trails!

[@michaelvivirito]

Why does that fix it?

[@ronjr831]

Thanks. The bathroom issues keeps me away from full time RV life. It seems like a huge pain.

[@sew_gal7340]

Just go to the bathroom outside =P

[@danielsnook5029]

As a full time boondock RVer for 8 yrs my biggest gripe is other campers camping within shouting distance of me when they had options to camp a mile away. If you boondock go find an alternate spot once you set up in your initial spot, this allows you to just haul ass when the jerks show up.

[@jstratten5326]

Really enjoyed your candor throughout the video, thank you👍🏻 also, your dog is precious🐶🌼

[@junkim1884]

Nice talks about RV life on your side, mostly the pros and cons compared to a permanent houselife. I think RV living out there somewhere of nowhere is not permanent all through out one's lifespan, it would one day may retire back to a permanent home where he lives since. RV living is a part-time leisure in the vast land of nature in a long period of time but some may take a rest for a time back home for rig repair, upgrade or a family visit on vacation, etc. RV living is typically ideal for those who can afford the stress, frustrations and expenses and above all the budget of buying RV despite the pleasure they get from it. One of best good ideas i took from you is i learn a lot from KZbinrs/Vlogers like you especially this pandemic time. I see the world live through you! Good luck and explore more!

[@ProjectRVLivingLost]

The unfiltered truth about this life! Love this! It's all about rolling with the punches.

[@danbolton3180]

My parents spent 20 years RV-ing, and what started out as freedom became a prison. If they had kept their homebase property when they aged, it may have worked, but being nomad and always searching for a place to land takes a toll. Over twenty years they cycled through 4 Motor homes( the last one 10 years because they lived hand to mouth), and multiple towed vehicles and bought into several RV-ing timeshare schemes. Before my father died at 78 he had to constantly breakdown and move even in parks he was supposedly a resident of. Remember 24/7 365 x number of years in the same room! I do have a 25 year old used travel trailer set up on my property that we lived in for 9 months while building our house. I keep it as a guest house/ off grid space when we lose electricity in our house. It still requires maintenance even with occasional use!

[@myrnaedelen8385]

Great, informative video! You mentioned a few things most people might not think about, so it put it in perspective. Thanks for your brutal honesty!

[@MissOlympia2023]

I want to rent 1 acre of land to live on in my motor home that I park there on the land until I can afford to buy 3 acres. I’m still researching this lifestyle. So far I’ve learned that putting an Air Head composting 🚽 in my motor home is the best thing to do (no black tank) & converting my motor home to 100% solar powered (no need for power hookups) is the plan. Any tips for me as a beginner? Living off grid is my plan.

[@willsimpkins7278]

When you're talking about RV trailers I live in one and have for quite some time is a relatively late year model and so in good shape I don't throw it down the road I've had parked it since I bought it the biggest benefit is it is self-contained and there about 4 when a hurricane comes through are any other natural disaster Snack Shack down the power grid are the water goes out I am in good shape for at least a week or so you can't do that as a single person with a house at least I can't being retired and disabled this is my best solution.

[@pouglwaw5932]

Sounds like the RV works for you as a retreat and disaster shelter. I've done that, too. Try to get it taken out to a lake or someplace interesting once a year or so. You'll love that

[@marybethsilver5335]

I really liked this video. I went off grid for a while before and wish there had been more videos like this. Water is a huge thing that you normally don’t think about

[@stephaniefitch4713]

I’m an outdoorsy girl so… Ain’t nothing going to scare me away. 😁

[@SailingCorina]

I never understand why so many talk like the life of boondocking is soooo difficult. I've been doing it 6 years and have very little repairs, no more than my past houses. I guess spoiled, privileged people think and feel different.

[@commonsense8012]

Thank you SO much for trying to tell others what they want, or don't want, from their lives.

[@Debbyiamme]

I sooo appreciate this video; thank you both for your honesty. I've got lots to consider since I've got medical issues, as well. Thanks again.

[@tommason3372]

My partner wanted to do this. I found a video of dumping black water and she rather buy a house now. It’s videos like these that keep people like me their sanity!

[@jstratten5326]

I think I have said it before many months ago, but this is a really great video👍

[@jf831024]

Not a full timer but have camped many, many years in our 5th wheel. As far as power usage & water (hot), I use my propane (fridge & water heater) just about all the time. Never run out of hot water and don't have to worry about power overload from to many applications in use. One thing I like about my rig is it is setup for dry camping (toy hauler) big tanks (fresh, grey & black) so when we dry camp we are ready for at least 4-5 days without concern. One day the DW & I will be going full time, so we take in as much info & RVer's experiences to carry with us while on the road. We have done several multi day (7-14) trips, so we know we can tolerate each other, at least we got that part down LOL. Safe travels!!

[@rickgallo4323]

I just found you guys. You two are adorable, and greatly helpful. I now have to go back through all your videos to soak up all you have to offer. Thank you so much.

[@zalleywaalley8227]

I recently bought a school bus, and after I took the seats out plug the holes in the floor, I threw in a 6 foot Walmart folding table, a small desk that was handmade by somebody that’s got three drawers on one side, my camping cart, and all my camping gear. A few weeks later I’m out On the road on my maiden voyage. I am absolutely loving it I travel for a living as a CNA and this is absolutely in the life my only heat source, is a 15,000 BTU tank top heater so, I don’t run that while I’m sleeping so when it’s cold out like in the 40s I just get under my sleeping bag while I’m and sweatpants and a Hoodie, sometimes I pull the sleeping bag up over my head and leave just enough opening so I can breathe clean air and I sleep like a baby. Absolutely loved your video good job

[@paulcasas1240]

Sold my house and lived in my 34ft diesel pusher for 15yrs and the best two days of owning it was the day I bought it and the day I sold it.

[@phillipwallace2214]

Sad it took you 15 yrs of contemplation to figure it out.

[@paulcasas1240]

@@phillipwallace2214 you poor thing, it wasn't meant literally, among Rvers it's a joke when something breaks down or one of the 750 fuses you need to track down. Btw, you can apply that to a boat or carmaker. Relax dude I'm ok! 🤣👍✍✅

[@gregbrady8454]

@@paulcasas1240 Are you living or just surviving?

[@paulcasas1240]

@@gregbrady8454 ask Marsha.

[@gregbrady8454]

@@paulcasas1240 She said you're just surviving.

[@nomadicconquistador7-5-39]

Hi there 😊 I'm a veteran snow bird I don't have a channel because I love my privacy. I used to have this exact problem because having propane appliances such as stove, heater and the fact that breathing alone creates moisture from exhaling. I eliminated all propane from my rig. I replaced propane stove with induction style, the heaters with a desiel heater which produces only dry heat,. The only observation that is unavoidable is breathing for 4 such as your situation only cracking a roof vent fixes that with dry heat from desiel heater. Great channel by the way.. happy travels and good luck 👍

[@araina5896]

Only #1's in our black tank!!!! I use my hand vac everyday when bring- best purchase ever.....