Budget Results for 2024

Budget Results for 2024 - come follow the moon with Doug, Cathy and Maggie Mae as we discuss what this full-time RV life really costs. We compare our expenses for 2023 to 2024 for RV fuel (diesel and gas), campgrounds (including private campgrounds and memberships), internet and cell service. Which ones went up - and which ones went down? We'll share all, including the WHY's for the changes.
Thousand Trails - Trails Collection - Encore Parks - We work exclusively with Sharon and Warren Lewis, Membership Specialists for Thousand Trails. If you’re interested in more information on a Camping Pass, or a Membership, please contact them at [phone] or [phone] or by email at [e-mail] or [e-mail] . Please let them know you found out about them from Doug and Cathy from Follow the Moon.
Coast to Coast - The Coast to Coast membership program covers different areas of the country than some of the other programs. Most stays are $10. per night, and membership costs are low. We work exclusively with Phillip Van Benthuysen, as he offers the Coast to Coast membership WITHOUT a Home Park Fee! That saves you LOTS of money EVERY year. He can be reached at [phone] or at [e-mail] . Let him know that Doug and Cathy from Follow the Moon sent you.
GoldenMate Orion 1000 Lithium Battery -- As you know, we seldom partner with product vendors on our channel, but this is a product that really got our attention, and we felt it would fill a need for us, but also for YOU, too! We have these installed in our RV and LOVE them! Take a few minutes and check out the website link: goldenmateener... We think you'll be as impressed with the product - and the VALUE - that we have been. And if you use the Code THEMOON at checkout , you'll save an additional 10% Off! #Goldenmate #LifePO4LithiumBattery #GoldenmateORION
SnapPad - We have used SnapPads for over 5 years! These are such a simple solution to those sinking leveling jacks - they have a larger footprint than the metal plates on your jacks, plus they are durable and hold up for the long term. Install them once, and you’re done. Visit www.rvsnappad.com and if you use our code JAMES87778, you’ll get a discount on your purchase!
Passport America - If saving 50% off the regular night rate at hundreds of campgrounds sounds interesting to you, then consider joining Passport America. You can get all of the information at www.PassportAmerica.com/join - and if you select Passport America Ambassador in the referral dropdown and use our code moon3 you’ll receive the best deal!
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[@BrendaKerns-vq4bv]

Wow Doug, you're so organized it boggles my mind.

[@FollowTheMoon]

Spreadsheets, Brenda. My mind could never remember all of that. But thanks for the compliment, and thanks for watching!

[@AWOLlcdrpeterson]

Here is our stats from Full Timing in 2024 -we covered 15k miles and was not in TT parks very often. It's just the way we travel. STATS FOR THE YEAR: Miles Traveled in RV: 15,501 - Diesel Consumed 2,410 Gallons; net cost for diesel $8,159 or $0.53/mile 23 States Visited: FL, GA, AL, LA, TX, NM, AZ, CA, UT, NV, OR, WA, MT, SD, NE, CO, KS, MO, IN, IL, KY, VA, SC 24 National Parks Visited Camping: We stayed at 82 different Campgrounds (including Boondocking, Elks & HH) over 365 days. During the year, we spent 38 nights without any utilities, and 81 days with limited hookups. Of the 365 days of camping, we spent: 115 Nights in TT/Encore Parks (Campground Membership) 15 Nights in Coast to Coast (Campground Membership) 66 Nights in State/City/National Parks/COE Campgrounds 38 Nights Boondocking 30 Nights in Military Campgrounds 32 Nights at Rally Sites 36 Nights in Commercial Campgrounds 46 Nights in Elk Lodges 4 Nights in Harvest Host (Boondocking) $7,695 on Campgrounds, and $2,551 on 5 Rallies. Club Membership $2,217 - including TT $1,493, Others - Coachnet, HH, Boondockers Welcome, Elks, Moose, RVLife, Escapee’s, FMCA, etc Insurance $1,458 - Full-timer’s Policy from Progressive Items for the RV (assorted stuff) $1,260 RV Mailing Service $ 409 - St Brendans Isle RV Internet - $ 2,190 - MiFi with unlimited T-Mobile from Calyx $500, + new MiFi + Rest is Starlink Ok, now the really expensive stuff: Maintenance - $1,978 - Routine Maintenance on Diesel Engine, Generator. Blue Ox and Aqua Hot, roof inspections, Blue OX plus a 4 corner weight and detailing the RV Shop Repairs $6,819 - Replace one AC unit, replace coolant sensor, replace wet bay floor, repair dishwasher, replace entry door handle, replace AC motor, repair broken air brakes, plus others RV Upgrades $10,594 -New countertops ($4,500), new vessel sinks & faucets in bathrooms, new Valences and dinette cushions, new water filtration, new Bluetooth tank sensors, new radio (with car play), new dash phone charger, new AGS, new interior LED lights. Solar/Lithium Upgrades $1,726 -2 additional solar panels and a new upgraded Victron Controller. The number below represents our RV expenses for the year, they do NOT include food, entertainment, meals out, medical, cell phones, personal expenses or clothing. TOTAL RV EXPENSES FOR YEAR: $47,056

[@FollowTheMoon]

@@AWOLlcdrpeterson Awesome - thanks so much for sharing, and for watching!