How Much it Cost to Live in an RV Full Time [1 Year RV Budget Review]

The 1st year living in our RV full time is FINISHED! Living in an RV full time can be one of the greatest adventures of your life. But have you ever wondered how much it cost to live in an RV full time? We cover the real cost of full time RVing by reviewing our 1 year RV budget RV budget and costs that typical full time RV'ers can expect for full time living on the road. Living in an RV full time is not cheap, but we were able to realize some great savings! We give a candid overview of our full time RV life budget and how we dealt with unexpected expenses. We seriously thought we under-budgeted for the first year of RV life - LOL! In the first six months of our journey, we were definitely in vacation mode. Because of that, we blew our 1 year RV budget out of the water in some areas! Watch to see if we fixed it in the second 6 months and what lessons we learned along the way. Now that our first year is over, we've set a new budget and direction for 2020. Interested in a copy of our 2020 budget? WE'LL SEND YOU A COPY! Please make sure you subscribe to our KZbin channel (it doesn't cost you a thing) and send an email to us at [e-mail].
Your 1 year RV budget and 1 year RV expenses to live full-time in a RV can differ significantly from ours. Whether you have a motorhome (diesel or gas), tow behind, fifth-wheel, camper van, truck and camper or other vehicle you can expect the costs to vary, but you will have similar budget categories. We did not include all expenses in this video as they may not be relative to a typical full time RV'er. Included here are fuel, lodging, memberships, groceries, dining out, entertainment, clothing, laundry, insurance, medical costs and repairs & maintenance.
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2. 1 Year RV Expenses
3. RV Budget/Cost Reduction Efforts
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[@LyfUninterrupted]

CURIOUS HOW WE DID DURING OUR FIRST 6 MONTHS? CHECK OUT THE VIDEO! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJTcaZ6ZhpeUmMU

[@kimberlypuravida5690]

I am always amazed at the cost of living in the US. Six years gone and I forget how bad it is. Our monthly expenses all in for 3 adults, 5 large bred dogs and 3 cats is $2300. in Costa Rica and we live at the beach. Great video! Thanks for the detailed recap. Remember you can visit when this all settles down. We have been killing the curve here. Population 5 mil, 900 cases, 2/3 recovered, 15 hospitalized and 10 deaths.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Hmmm...something to think about for sure. How is the climate there these days towards Americans?

[@kimberlypuravida5690]

@@LyfUninterrupted there has never been a bad climate towards US Citizens. Costa Ricans are the kindest most welcoming people. Within our first few months we were literally family members in Tico families, which continues to the day. We love Costa Rica and appreciate the simple family driven values.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

👍

[@Txfire409]

Do you own a home or property there or are you renting?

[@exitfromexcess3478]

Finally! Someone with a realistic food budget. I always thought we were the only ones that routinely spent bank on groceries.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Lobster and Filet Mignon are not getting any cheaper! LOL! Thanks for watching.

[@egf2b]

Yes! But we have 2 who are allergic to dairy, so the bill can quickly rise when you buy non dairy alternatives.

[@theflyinhawaiiantravels354]

@@egf2b almond milk and soy are cheap!!

[@jodycoyote3916]

Congratulations on the first year. Thank you for being open, honest and sharing. This is very helpful.

[@jodycoyote3916]

You chose how you wanted to RV and you are doing it. Way to go!

[@jerrychestnut1886]

We use Visible as well. Make sure that you reach out to a friend or 2 and invite them to Party Pay with Visible. Check their website, but long story short -- 4 Phones pay a total of $100 and they will bill each phone separately. We have our 2 daughters in our Party Plan and they pay their own bill -- YEAH. Normally I find Parties to affect my costs adversely, but this Party Plan is a nice savings. Note: I have a Samsung phone and my wife the iPhone X -- she gets better reception and data than what I do.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Excellent info! Thank you. I'll ask our two son's if they want to make the switch.

[@kevinf3861]

Congratulations 🎉 on staying on budget! You nailed it. That engine disaster was definitely a lightening strike. Fortunately, you had insurance that reduced that cost. Keep on enjoying your adventures. ✌️❤️🤙😎

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Thank you!

[@theflyinhawaiiantravels354]

@@LyfUninterrupted did U go with Progressive insurance? Thats who i went with. I sold both of my class Cs and now going to buy a class a. Do you have any problems at national parks of ur length?

[@1RodeoMom]

We made our RV budget before we purchased our 2009 class A part of our planning to go fulltime. In our pre-planning budget we budgeted $800 a month for our food expenses. We have the same kind of mindset of full-timing when we can finally get another good buyer for our ranch. Covid-19 impacted our sale. On our budget we figured $2940. for a year. We plused up our budget to be safe in the planning. Now we just need to be able to sell and go but with the pandemic there will even be fewer buyers. We had a large turbo expense on our diesel engine while husband is still working and we are glad of that so it happened when it would not affect our rv budget. I like your budget as it seems realistic for us even so means we will save dollars. Thanks for sharing! ~Debi~

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Hi Debi! Keeping our fingers crossed for you guys! Thanks for watching.

[@servicedogchopper7613]

For groceries, shop the sales. You can pull up weekly sales ads online for grocery stores in the area and buy things on sale. $600s groceries, not including dining out, is a ton for 2 people. Especially if you aren't including dining out. And you are traveling so you can hit multiple stoes and hit stores as you move through an area. Don't grocery shop in small towns. Shop as you move through a larger area. You don't have to go without. Just only buy things on sale. Or try to buy things when they are on sale as much as absolutely possible. But there is no need to go without.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Thanks for the info!

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

We just started Full time in Feb but our budget for the first year is 50K, only because we heard that the first year is more expensive as you learn and figure out how to get those expenses down. Our Second year budget will hopefully be closer to 40K. Thanks for sharing your first year on the road expenses.. Larry

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Hi Larry! Sounds like a sound plan. We would like to get down to $35K or so. Just gotta stay out of restaurants and tap rooms! LOL. Thanks for watching!

[@darlamanke3078]

I remember watching your video when you became South Dakota residents . Cannot believe a whole year has passed. Our plans are to hit the road in December-ish. Can’t wait. We already bought our E bikes. Have ridden them once. In October in Minnesota. Cold and windy. Really looking forward to warm weather this winter.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Congratulations on your decision to hit the road! Which eBikes did you go with?

[@FreewayFlippers]

Fuel was our biggest expense when we RVed. Most of our stays were paid for by Casey's company, which helped! RVing has a lot of expenses people don't think about. Great video, should help give people considering the lifestyle a benchmark for what they will pay. Hope you are well, it's getting hot here in Arizona!

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Definitely not as cheap as some purport it to be, that's for sure. Thanks for watching!

[@joyandscott7959]

Great information. Appreciate your transparency. We follow you guys for the adventures and DYI videos. I'd probably shift those brewery visits to entertainment. Here's to a better 2020.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Awesome! Thank you! We appreciate you watching!

[@ngpoct123456789]

Fantastic! I watched your 6 mo video and the year video. This is something my husband and I are interested in. Not sure if we will be full time but it certainly seems like a nice life. This will definitely give me something to look forward to. I am on the mend from breast cancer treatment and I can only think of traveling and enjoying life with my husband. I have subscribed and look forward to your future vlogs! Thanks so much.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Hi Nancy! Welcome to the LU CREW! Glad to hear about you making it through cancer treatment. Life is too short to not live it the way you've always imagined!

[@kateluvme]

Be careful about CHM or any health sharing plan. Legally these aren't considered "health insurance" which means they are not regulated as such. They can deny reimbursing you for any reason. States have sued based on unpaid claims and misappropriated spending. You're right if your relatively healthy it's a much cheaper alternative. I would check ACA and shop around for plans.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

👍 Thanks for the info!

[@jc1417]

One thing you should look at is VA medical coverage. As a veteran they have opened it up based on your income but once you're in you're in for life. I found out by accident when I was trying to get just the veteran ID card they put out. You don't have to use it but you never know and it doesn't cost anything. As well as when you become eligible for Medicare it is still there. You can only use one or the other on a givin event but it gives you choices. You can also use outside urgent care facilities when you need it...you just call them and they give you the closest one based on your location! I am healthy so I went with VA as my only healthcare but it saved me $700 a month.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Interesting. I'll have to check that out. Thanks for watching!

[@cindymswyo]

I think your costs were good minus your repairs. We budget $600 per month for groceries so I don’t think that is bad. Enjoyed following your first year. Look forward to 2020🤗

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Yes! Thank you!👍

[@Lobaby55]

Wow! You two are amazingly Organized!! I will be down the line alone. I just turned 65 years old, take care of my Special Need Son right now. I get paid for that, so may not retire yet. Love your math!! You give me realistic cost ideas. Thanks guys!!😉💙

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Hi Lois! That is awesome. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

[@stevesmith9173]

Huge "THANK-YOU" for your candor and sharing your budgeting information with us! (We're hoping (planning) on going on the road full-time sometime in 2022, so this type of information is golden for us right now, in preparing...thank-you!!)

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Hi Steve! Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@ohhomeontheroad]

SO SO SO happy for you! We have enjoyed following your journey from the very first video. It does seem like forever ago. We look forward to seeing what’s in store for you in this next year. I think there’s great joy & adventure awaiting you. Thanks for keepin it real.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Thanks guys! We appreciate having you in our community!

[@fireincumbents]

So, our 1 year cost / expenses came out to 40K, However, that DIDN'T include the large ticket items in maintenance / unexpected costs, or one time things that aren't going to be a ongoing hit to our day to day expenses. We have a whole other budget for that that has new tires, an unexpected hospital stay, etc,etc. That's the "contingency" fund which we left with $30k in that "fund". As of right now we're at $20k in that fund and we expect to back to around $30k again at this time next year. So if we lump it together, we spent $50k in our first year. It's kinda cool to compare our 2 experience's since we left at the same time from the same place. Oh yeah, we also covered 27 States in our first year!

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Your numbers are pretty typical from what we've read. Thanks for watching!

[@lowlifeangler]

That's more what I bring home in a year.. I rather do a teardrop , move every 45 days

[@LyfUninterrupted]

👍

[@colag1966]

As I've said before, come summer of 2021 my husband & I of 35+ yrs plan to also sell everything we OWN and join the RV life. Although we are very EXCITED!!! We are also scared to death. We have lived here in the country, on the same 6acres, completely private, for 30 of those years, Have a beautiful 8yr old home, which is our dream home, but now that the kids are gone, most of the grandkids to big to stop by anymore, out doing their own thing, this huge house is just to much!! Not to count, the yard work is starting to kill us. My husband will be 63 come May AND MYSELF 55. We have talked about doing this for a couple years now but, like I said, the fear of letting everything go scares us to death. We finally decided, he will be 63 come May 2021, just a step closer to his SSI benifits. We can stay here, where we know everything is paid, owe for nothing!! But do nothing!! Oh did I mention we live in southern Illinois, in a town of 1000 lol. Where we would set here and live our LIFE LONELY, while awaiting those ridiculous property taxes, in a house that is 3X what we need, or cut loose a GO!!! See the world and enjoy life!! Life is way to short to set here just waiting for our time to go. We want to enjoy life. So do you have any advice? The pros & cons , if you had it to do over, would you? We want to feel excited!° but deep down we are both scared to death. The plan right now is, we are doing it!! Are we making the right choice?

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Hi Ladonna. Sounds like you are going through the same thoughts and feelings we did. In the end, we didn’t allow fear to drive our decision to change our lives for the better. This is the best decision we have made and wouldn’t change a thing. That said, this lifestyle is not without its challenges. You really have to be flexible and keep the expectations that things will always go your way low. Hope this helps!

[@lonesomedovefree1429]

Very nice video. Good content delivered in a relaxed manner. Just as you got to your totals for the year I could have swore your pup was laughing!!! Thanks for the info.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Thanks 👍. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@FayeCalder]

Kotos to you! Thank you for sharing your first year. Appreciate all the time to but this together. Help me get my budget together. Safe Travels and Happy times ahead for you! MommaFaye 🌺

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Thank you Mamma Faye!

[@debbiepacker.]

Thank you for sharing all of this information! It's very helpful! My husband and I just recently started thinking about getting an RV. We were supposed to move across the country this Spring, but the Coronavirus delayed a lot of things for us. This time has given us lots of time to think. Since we have decided that don't know where we want to move to (all the craziness has made us rethink it), RV'ing with our two Corgis to tour the US and figure out where we might like to live eventually seems like a good choice. It's nice to see what expenses are involved in a year of RV'ing, so thank you again for that!

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Glad we could provide some useful information. Thanks for watching!

[@time4sanity]

You guys are too cute!!! I thoroughly enjoyed your talk. Stay safe. Stay healthy. And looking forward to see how your 2020 evolves!

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Thank you! We appreciate the compliment. Thanks for watching.

[@wsgriffi]

Great Info guys. I love seeing these budget vs. actual full time RV videos. Our budget to start our full time RV living is $3225 / month if we sell our house or $4425 / month if we keep the house. We may keep it for the remainder of 2020 as a COVID backup then sell in 2021. I hate all the uncertainty. Thanks

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Thank you! Sounds like your budget is right in line with what is typical. Just stay away from the Lobster, Caviar and Filet Mignon! LOL!🤣

[@robinrevell5873]

Thank you guys for sharing these numbers. You are so lucky to have her. She brings "happy" to the marriage!

[@LyfUninterrupted]

You bet! Thanks for watching.

[@dalewatkins9889]

Great video Brian, appreciate the budget info, along with all the expenditures! Having watched several video's as of late (weather & Covid keeping us indoors) I saw one woman, living in her Nissan SUV, living on $280.00 per month, to what you've showed us here, so there are great variables on how folks are living these days, and I am surprised at just how many folks live in only their vehicles, with some having tiny trailers with just a bed as well! Living in our Sticks & Bricks is definitely ridiculously expensive, especially those of us living near large city centres, and even with us Canadians having no additional 'Health Care' costs, as ours is paid via our taxation, but generally many things are extremely expensive, at least I find it that way now that I'm retired. Trying to fit in several of your video's today...so of I go to the next one! :)

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Hi Dale. Funny how we watch our pennies when we start having fewer of them

[@brendanwalsh1675]

Visible Phone looks too good to be true! How easy was it to change over? Looks like a great plan. All of this budget info has been helpful. Thanks for taking the time to put it all together! Walker Lake looks terrific! Stay safe and healthy! Brendan & Lena

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Yes it was! Just went to the website, entered our info, then received a new SIM card the next day via FedEx. Visible uses Verizon 4G LTE towers only, so 3G goes away when switching over, but we've never really noticed any slowdown. We are still able to use our iPhone's as hotspots to access internet and streaming services when needed. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!

[@kathymintexas1556]

Congrats and great job guys! The headline "It's Over" made me think you were done with "the road". Whew! Look forward to your upcoming adventures!

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Thank you! We appreciate you watching!

[@melduncanakamelnetteliving9892]

Sorry for your misfortunes at the beginning . Sometimes life throws us a curve but you took it very well. Great break down of the numbers this really helps those that are deciding if they want to do this type of lifestyle. Enjoyed watching. Be safe out there and Im sure we will see you on the road sometime. 👏👏👍

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Hi Mel! Life is 10 percent what happens to you and 90 percent how you react to it. Thanks for watching!

[@lynoreabbott1010]

Thanks for your videos. They have been super helpful as we plan to spend 10 weeks this summer in our alpine chalet both boondocking and possibly in a few campgrounds.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Have fun! Where are you going?

[@lynoreabbott1010]

@@LyfUninterrupted If CO opens up summer camps, then Water Ramps for Mogul Training in Steamboat Springs. We ordered a washing machine like yours to hopefully avoid laundromats. That came from an off comment that you made when you said you don't use it when you boondock -- and I realized we needed a laundry solution. We looked into the composting toilet but it's not really a solution for us as we have a pop-up. I'll look for those body wash cloths and dry shampoo when I do the weekly shop. We're trying to figure out the battery situation for solar....Also it was neat to see that you went to Parker AZ. My great aunt and uncle used to live in Parker and rode their horse into town to run errands.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

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[@MountainBeaches]

Thanks for all the great info. Two of our kids and their families use the Christian Health Ministries too. It's a great option.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Hi Norm and Kim! We're glad the info was helpful. haven't had the opportunity to use CHM yet, but guess that's a good thing. Thanks for watching!

[@zebsmith6212]

I stumbled across this video tonight and found your information quite helpful. Thank you for the information!. Side note, in late 2019 I had to do some work in the Hawthrone and Fallon area. Walker Lake can be quite a beautiful place if you are there at the right time of the year. There isn't much to do, however, it can be a nice hidden jem if you want to find a place off the beaten path. And if you are super lucky, you can see the big horn sheep that come down from the mountains.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Hi Zeb! We really did enjoy our time there. Very rustic and quiet for sure.

[@jimanderson2810]

Thanks for sharing your budget! We will be retiring May 2021 and hitting the road in our coach. We are so excited!

[@LyfUninterrupted]

That is awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@adriannurse1502]

Great video! What a first year. Major repair, engine, and a pandemic, but you not only made it, you did great! I hope this year is a much better year for all of us.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

You and us both! Thanks for watching!

[@cherylyoung440]

Wow you actually saved a lot of money compared to your house life. Just think of everything you’ve seen and all you’ve done in that year. If you were still in the house you would be doing what I’m doing. Working until I drop off to sleep, eat and repeat. Watching your videos on my lunch break😂😂😂😂. Good choice. One I’m not going to make. I’ll keep watching though.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Hi Cheryl! Thanks for tuning in!

[@duckiegirl58]

Happy to have found you!! Look forward to watching more!!

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Thank you!

[@tammyturbide9463]

Im trying to talk my husband into doing this. The alternative is finding waterfront property$$. I'm not sure if your real estate is a crazy sellers market, like it is here in Ontario,Canada. I really like my job so we are a ways off yet from selling our sticks and bricks. Love your videos. You both are very entertaining.😊

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Thanks for sharing your story, Tammy. It's not an easy decision, but once you're on the other side you'll wonder why you waited for all the stars to align. We did!

[@rtoadontheroad]

Have you done a video on if you sell a house to save the money for the next house if needed, or use the cash to fund the RV and travel?

[@LyfUninterrupted]

No, but we do have videos on our channel about selling our house and how we transitioned to an RV.

[@FifthWheelinFoodandFixin]

Thanks for posting this...we haven’t given full time much thought at this point but your thorough information here is definitely valuable if we ever change our mind! Take care ✌🏼

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Thank you! We appreciate the kind words.

[@iTrove]

Really great recap and real world cost breakdown. Insurance and comms are huge. Nice work.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

👍Thanks for watching!

[@JonesN2Travel]

Loved this review. You guys are spot on. Thanks for sharing all these details. :) Safe Travels

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@abbymoser8996]

Best RV cost video ever... thanks for this. Happy travels.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Thank you Abby!

[@thervidiots4227]

Really good content here. Thanks! I'm using it, as well as others, for planning our full time RV life. We reach escape velocity in 45 days!

[@LyfUninterrupted]

That is awesome! What kind of rig are you launching in?

[@thervidiots4227]

@@LyfUninterrupted Coachman Freelander 29KB. 30 ft Ckass C.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Nice!👍

[@bkishiro]

Thanks for the information and being so thorough. It's good to hear the budgets and the expected and unexpected. Love your front yard 💓

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Hi Beth! We're glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@6431harry]

Well organized! I'm looking forward to micro brew tours, hopefully soon.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

You and me both! Thanks for watching!

[@6431harry]

@@LyfUninterrupted I could go for a Mango Cart on tap! yum

[@LyfUninterrupted]

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[@fitnessmade4uinc.748]

47k is a heck of a lot more than living in a house. I had my home on the market early this year and decided to take it off even after numerous offers in February. I was gifted a Acura MDX and decided i needed a garage for it when I travel. Little that i knew this virus would affect the lives of so many. Im so glad i decided not to sell it. I own it outright and have a roof over my head. My home does not cost 47k in repairs, insurance or taxes. Not even a third of that amount. Had i sold my house abd took the money it would be all gone in less than 10yrs at 47k per year. Plus i would have to replace my rig. I do intend to purchase a lot up north to have a second home base. I think we all need to realize is life is not a "one size fit all equation" and being on the road fulltime wouldnt have worked in my situation. I do enjoy watching your videos as they are very informative.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

To each their own as we always say. We are fortunate indeed. Thanks for watching.

[@kathleenbuckley4338]

What a big change in lifestyle you've made, congratulations!!

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Yes! Thank you!

[@J168]

Great video, thank yuo and we learn a lot. Health Insurance cost is ridiculous in America. A first-world nation with the highest medical debt, why do we have to think medical coverage is a luxury?

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Thank you. Greed plays a big part, for sure.

[@davidl6671]

Thank you for sharing such great details. We have a 40’ 5th wheel and more general get away camping for now. Work from 5th wheel sometimes. A new follower.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

That is awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@1bizjets]

How cobra stays in business is one of those mysteries of the universe.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

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[@CarlosG2288]

Fear

[@lowlifeangler]

That's pretty high food bill for 2 people, I would do the Hot dogs w/sauce, chips and salsa , S'mores diet

[@LyfUninterrupted]

LOL!

[@LyfUninterrupted]

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[@RVstreet]

Well that may be what it cost you to live full time but.....for us...wow that's way to rich for us. There are better ways to budget and travel and have a good time. We spent 18 months planning to travel full time in our motorhome, getting our rig and tow car ready, along with getting all of our personal stuff in order too This is our 3rd year now on the road. We're retired-"but still young in the retired world"-but we're not on vacation. We just started a different life style and we live within our means or less. Our costs run around $2,100/mo. and we do what we want, when we want and this covers everything. RV traveling and full timing doesn't have to be expensive. It just needs to be planned smart and carefully. A few changes in-money wise-what you guys do or some of those that follow your channel, you could save a small fortune and still have as much fun. BTW...your phoenix solution to your engine issue was a wise decision. thx for the video.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Hi Martin and Joanie! Thanks for tuning in! Sounds like you have things dialed in. We've learned a lot during our first year and anticipate dialing things in more and more the second year. If you haven't already, check out some of our earlier videos (DON'T LAUGH TOO HARD!) to get a feel for how we use to live.

[@TheBestofUSTheFloros]

This is excellent. This helps so much to break it down!! Thanks for sharing.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Glad it was helpful!👍

[@milosfilar4866]

Congratulations, thank you for all tips, I can’t wait for new, anything help. I.got three years to Retirement.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

We're happy to help in any way we can. Thanks for watching!

[@michaelgwoods]

Thanks for mentioning health care. That’s my big concern moving to full time RVing

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Hi Michael! healthcare costs have been reduced dramatically since we released this video. Brian is covered by the VA now and Shawnna is covered by a marketplace plan which cost about $45 per month.

[@rtoadontheroad]

We just found your channel. Thx for the budget that is what we are trying to figure out….plus gas or diesel class a coach

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Hj Dennis. A typical rule of thumb is that a gas coach will cost about 1/3 less to maintain than a diesel coach. An example is an oil/ filter change in diesel coach will cost about $800-$1200 annually compared to less than $200 for a gas coach. This of coarse assumes taking a diesel coach to a shop versus a DIY oil change in a gas coach. Oil changes for our coach cost me about $50 every 3000 miles. We drove a little over 10,000 miles last year, so it cost me less than $200 for the year. I do most of my own maintenance as well, which can really add up if you take it to a shop. Getting a timely appointment these days is very, very difficult too. Hope this helps!

[@kennyandcandywalker2673]

Thank you for saying what town and state you are in. So many youtuber never tell you what state or city or town they are in or talking about.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Thanks for watching!

[@rayettakirkley1663]

It cracks me up Shawna when you make a funny like the beginning of the video and Brian kills me because one day I know he’s going to break out in to a huge laugh, well maybe not. Still makes me laugh, just saying........

[@LyfUninterrupted]

LOL! Actually, Brian is a very funny man. Check out our Bloopers video.kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3bOoop9mbJgpbc

[@neversittingstill8326]

Thank you for sharing!! I was worried while you were going through it all, but turned out good!! Gives me lots of hope when we start!! -Jessica

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Hi Jessica! Thanks for watching! We're glad you found our information useful. Shoot us an email if you'd like a copy of our budget spreadsheet. [e-mail]

[@BackroadsArtStudio]

I love this. We have started to track our expenses. I look forward to watching more. Blessings Sherry

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Thanks Sherry!

[@PeepersChameleon]

Totally awesome to interact with you guys this morning! Love the choice of format too, excellent ;) Be safe and well out there.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Thank you, Paula! We appreciate the kind $10 donation!

[@PeepersChameleon]

@@LyfUninterrupted You're very welcome, wish it could have been more. :) Love what you both do, very professional, down to earth, and informative. Not paying for the Matchmaker service though lol You guys are hilarious. Knew I had good vibes from you. Anyway, enjoy your week and looking forward to next Sunday. take care :)

[@LyfUninterrupted]

"Not paying for the Matchmaker service" LOL! Hilarious! 👍

[@jmuckable]

Good Video, I know you did it a while ago, but it came up and I watched and enjoyed it

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Thanks John!

[@maryrinkevich9275]

Hi! New to your channel and just love your authenticity. Me and my husband are totally bingeing on you guys right now. Lol! We're hoping to buy a Lance, or Grand Design, soon. We have a small camper but need to go a little bigger when we're ready to "hit the road". We'll be renting both brands first. So not as big a rig as you guys but getting out there nonetheless. Your tips, links and Amazon store have really been helping us. Thanks! Quick question though. We're honing in our budget planning now and wondering if you have an app, spreadsheet, etc...that you guys use to keep you on track?

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Hi Mary! Thank you for tuning in. We hope you are finding our videos useful. We have a budget spreadsheet. Send us an email at [e-mail] and we’ll send you a copy.

[@davidsprygada4550]

Great information as we plan our transition from cruising catamaran to RV towards the end of the year. Feel your pain on the engine thing. Happens on a boat on a too frequent basis. Look forward to more of your vids. Smooth sailing. S/V No More Mondays

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Hey Dave! We had a pontoon boat, so we know what you mean. Always putting mon ey into that darn thing.

[@walterl9623]

Thank you so much for the budget review - well done (this coming from a CPA!). We are planning on going full time in a few years, and this analysis helps create a good estimate. Based on your comments, I am guessing that you did not finance your rig. Others might have additional monthly costs for truck/trailer/etc. I absence of monthly payments, perhaps adding some comments about depreciation might be warranted (e.g. non-cash expenses). Love your channel, and best wishes!

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Thanks Walter!

[@jnjentinc]

Hi guys, we would love a spread sheet.. and a tip on tire deals, ebay !! I own a construction company and we go through a lot of tires and i almost always find the best prices on eBay. Takes a bit of searching however worth it.. also great video today!! Is perfect for us as we prep to hit the road full time march 2021

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Excellent! Glad it was helpful. Thank you. Just shoot us an email at [e-mail] so we can send the spreadsheet to you. Thanks for tips on tires. We're not looking forward to that expense.

[@johnpavon799]

Great video! What a savings, wish you have a white board showing all your savings together!

[@LyfUninterrupted]

We're glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching!

[@johnpavon799]

@@LyfUninterrupted I tried to email you but my email was returned?

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Hmmm...try it again. [e-mail]

[@23thebull]

It's all about having a good time 👍

[@LyfUninterrupted]

👍🤜🤛

[@SevenBears1]

Great information . I'll be out there next year.. Nice to have realistic numbers

[@LyfUninterrupted]

👍 Good luck!

[@RunawaywithUsRV]

Loved the Premeire Style of your video. Great turnout and a little 💰 for food and drinks!

[@LyfUninterrupted]

We were a little surprised by the donations!

[@cherylyoung440]

300 a month is not a lot for two people that were eating out! That can be one night out on the town. It’s just not a lot is it??

[@juliojames5986]

Very informative. thank you guys, especially the record keeping effort, great; Question;; Have you ever thought of comparing the differences, if any, in living like you have in the Motorhome, to a Pickup truck and a travel trailer, or fifth wheel. And not just the costs, but maybe conveniences or otherwise. Thanks again.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

No, we really haven’t considered making those comparisons, but your suggestion is food for thought. Thank you!

[@yolandapagan5656]

Loved how you two are livekng and adjusting to a new adventurous life. Do you pay taxes? Do you still put money into savings?

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Hi Yolanda. We assume you mean income taxes? We’re residents of South Dakota, which has no state income tax. As for savings; we put a robust financial plan in place before setting out on our new life. Thanks for watching!

[@sonyaholistic1688]

Great job! Enjoyed watching your channel... I'm also in Mesa... Got 2 more years then it's the nomad life for us too!💞

[@LyfUninterrupted]

That is awesome! We're glad you enjoyed the video.

[@4everlandrv988]

Great information again! Enjoy watching you guys. Must be an IN/AF thing. Of course being fans of Ricky and Lucy doesn't hurt either. Chief

[@LyfUninterrupted]

We're thinking about showcasing Lucy and Rikki on their channel more than we have been!

[@4everlandrv988]

Dee and our Lucy would really enjoy that, I would too.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

👍

[@strateflessas684]

Thank you so much for the information. Planning on retiring and doing this within the next 2 years. This is VERY helpful!

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Glad it was helpful! Best of luck!

[@ramonlicha3881]

Great video and nice you share your experience.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Glad it was helpful! We'll email you a copy of the Budget Spreadsheet!

[@julielafrance149]

Great video. Can’t wait to join your lifestyle

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Hi Julie! Welcome aboard! When do you plan on making the leap?

[@littlecreekliving559]

Thank you for your complete transparency. The information was very helpful.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

👍 Thanks for watching!

[@DLTJR1959]

Very nice review of your yearly costs. Thank you.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@TheRoboito]

For a solo man living not minimalist but average just enjoying himself in moderation, can I stay under 35k budget in one year?

[@LyfUninterrupted]

We think it’s entirely possible to live on that amount and much less if you choose!

[@4everlandrv988]

Had another question. Everyone talks about health and "auto/RV" insurance, what about life insurance?

[@LyfUninterrupted]

I had OSGLI for years after leaving the AF and we've both had private as well as group policies when working. When we decided to go full time, we worked with our financial planner to exchange our old policies for new private policies through Nationwide and Prudential. Hope this helps.

[@4everlandrv988]

Thanks for the information. When I retired I went on Dee's work policy. Now that she is retired we're looking, but at our age and health it's hard to find one that doesn't cost an arm and a leg.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

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[@oursomedayisnow3915]

Oh man, looking back our first year was crazy. we probably spent 18K on RV Parks, and a few hotels when our POS Airstream had to be rebuilt!, We hit 27 states and we're staying on daily rates. Now we're approaching year 5, things are way better. Did you include Depreciation in your calculation? That's one that most don't think about but it's a real cost. We surely took a hit when we changed setups twice now, but we accounted for it. Good Vid!

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Thanks for tuning in! Sounds like your first few years have been exciting. As for depreciation; our coach is a 2008, so most of the depreciation has been realized. This said, we have added many, many upgrades (solar, lithium batteries, remodeled interior, etc.) to help offset some depreciation. Frankly though, we are not at all concerned with depreciation since it is an older coach.

[@oursomedayisnow3915]

@@LyfUninterrupted Our current coach is the same, 2003 Foretravel, it's taken all the big hits. But for people buying a new, or newer model it's one of those items that's hardly thought about. I guess my point is many (most) don't get it right on the first RV, (including ourselves) and could be hit with a huge surprise on the next rig if they are not financially prepared.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

@@oursomedayisnow3915 Foretravel coaches are really neat. We did a video tour of one (1995 Grand Villa) in Quartzsite this year that we were going to post on our channel but lost the footage when our hard drive crashed.

[@qweeknee4208]

You guys live the life you want unapologetically. You like eating out then enjoy. Mine would be casino parking lots (wink). Lobster and steak is keto. Hahaha I saw this somewhere.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Thanks for watching! We appreciate your support!

[@user-bw7rd8nm9s]

I loved your info thanks for being so thorough. I enjoy your channel.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Thanks for watching!

[@darnel322]

Very informative. Thanks for sharing.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@MrKeymosabe]

Have you guys watched cheap rv living?

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Yes, we have watched a few episodes. We always tell people we didn't start living this lifestyle to become misers or to do without. Thanks for watching.

[@daleagner8980]

Curious what kind of budget your using? Is it in excel and are you doing a zero based budget?

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Just emailed you our budget spreadsheet. Thanks for watching!

[@adventurewaggin3222]

@@LyfUninterrupted I would love a copy of that as well!

[@slbd7900]

Learned a lot from your comments about how much it cost you for your first year on the road. Frankly, I don't think you need to apologize for your lifestyle, especially how much you choose to spend on food. There's no way any of us can or should compare to someone else's budget. We all have different budgets, and should live our lives in RV's or sticks & bricks in the way our private budgets serve us best. I do have a question, though. Why do you remove the cost of memberships, like TT? Even if you spent $7500 for membership and divided it by 365 (even if you didn't stay in TT every night0, it's only about $22 that you would add to your existing nightly fees. I'm not good at math and I know the membership lasts your lifetime, but isn't there some way to talk about it inclusively in annual costs? It might make purchasing a membership more palatable for those of us on the fence. Also, do you know if anyone has ever done a comparison for part-timers and purchase of TT membership? Thanks a lot!

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Thank you! As for TT..we've met just as many people with TT memberships as without. Some have the very expensive memberships and some(like us)have the annual($700) membership. Moreover, we pick and choose the add-on zones depending on where we're traveling. Also, TT often has a 2 for 1 sale on their zones. We elected to not include the cost of TT membership in our nightly costs for these reasons. Hope this helps clarify the method to our madness! As for a comparison for Part-timers, we're not sure if anyone has done that.

[@patriot2195]

Thank you, very good information! 👍

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@cherylyoung440]

I love to camp but I don’t know if I’d want to live in the kind of camper I can afford

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Hi Cheryl. Unfortunately the boon on RVs is limiting what is available. Plus, people are commanding, and getting, top dollar for used RVs

[@toddramsay977]

Great video! Congrats for a full year. So why didn't you include 1000 Trails in avg. paid lodging? You had to pay for the membership and pkgs? You seemed to have group it in the overall avg. which kinda puts it in the same category as boondocking/free camping since it is not included in the paid.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Thank you! As for TT..we've met just as many people with TT memberships as without. Some have the very expensive memberships and some(like us)have the annual($700) membership. Moreover, we pick and choose the add-on zones depending on where we're traveling. Also, TT often has a 2 for 1 sale on their zones. We elected to not include the cost of TT membership in our nightly costs for these reasons. Hope this helps clarify the method to our madness!

[@JSong2010Alive]

Great info...Thanks for sharing!

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Glad it was helpful!

[@pdogakron1623]

I am curious about your travel experiences in Mexico. I spent the worst 5 hours in my life 'accidentally' driving into Tiajuana. I love traveling Canada

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Our experience have been all positive. Tijuana is entirely different than where we travel to in Mexico. If you haven’t already done so, Check out our newest Mexico Tavel video where we travel to Progresso Mexico.

[@rjahn3000]

Great video thanks, do you have a link or info on your washing machine...? Safe Travels!

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Yes. Check out our Amazon store. www.amazon.com/shop/lyfuninterrupted

[@Simply_rat99]

I spend about $500 a month on food. That includes eating out. My husband, I and our 2 year old.........

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Excellent!

[@lowlifeangler]

Switch to freaking TracFone prepay phone, I spend $120 a year!

[@LyfUninterrupted]

👍 Thanks for the info.