My plan to quit RV life

[@LizAmazing]

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[@carolynridlon3988]

We sold out completely from CA & spent the next 11 1/2 yrs looking for our forever home. We also hoped to find the area / hometown before the rig gave up the ghost. We were fortunate because we found our new hometown as we entered KY. We knew within 3 days! So about 3 months later, we had our dream home (on 1/2 acre, trees & 2 car garage for hubby) and donated the rig to DAV - so we took a tax right off the next spring on our donation! We had no regrets of traveling full-time or resettling. (We were able to purchase at local liquidators for estate sales 1/2 of what we needed only to furnish our new home)

[@LizAmazing]

Wow, I'm from Lexington and I loved living there so much! So glad you found what you were looking for. And thanks so much for watching!

[@donaldindividual-1]

I have a home in Sunriver Oregon and boondock in Quartzite in a 22’ Artic Fox. 7 months in Oregon, 5 month in Arizona. With solar and lithium batteries I run anything that I can at home. With Starlink I’m never without internet access or tv. Love South LaPosa in Q. Walking 3-6 miles a day in the winter is going to extend my life. Thankful for friends and chores to keep busy. Last winter in Quartzite I did 4 solar installations for free because I could. Love your videos and common sense attitude. ❤

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks Donald! You must have a good clearing free of trees in Sunriver. I am actually headed to your neck of the woods. I love that area! And it sounds like you have a good life with the Oregon/Arizona mix.

[@kirstenstrobel4387]

Now, here was 8+ minutes of pure wisdom! I love that you are a planner, from one planner to another!

[@LizAmazing]

Awww, thank you. Yep, a planner for sure. Thanks for your comment, Kirsten!

[@TD907-r5e]

Hi Liz. Here's what we did, sold the house, bought the 5th wheel found a inexpensive but very good rental. So we travel as much as we can and don't have to worry about the upkeep of the house and we have a base to come back to when we need to. That's the way our exit plans are. Till next week be safe and be happy ❤❤❤

[@LizAmazing]

That's a good plan, thanks for adding this comment! Be safe and happy as well, Larry!

[@DearestDawn]

Where are there safe and affordable rentals? Maybe you could just share the county and state? Thank you for sharing your thoughts if you choose.

[@itsKarol-with-a-K]

I have a travel trailer and live alone, with my dog, and I move twice a year too. I spend winters in Quartzsite, Arizona and I sell my products at the craft fairs here, and then I work camp for the summers in higher elevations like Hualapai Mountain Park near Kingman, AZ. there is nothing wrong with moving twice a year. it was so refreshing to hear someone excited about doing exactly what Im doing. Go Liz go!

[@LizAmazing]

that's awesome, I really think I could fulltime and never leave Arizona that's for sure. Thanks for your comment. And, yep, someday I may be doing the twice a year thing myself!

[@dwightrudd9724]

Just discovered your channel and find it very interesting. Over the past 8 years, i have found that rv life can be just as satisfying in a stationary location as well as in a traveling mode. Finding the right location that suits ones wants and needs has kept the rv life totally fasinating.

[@LizAmazing]

Yes, indeed. Glad to hear! Welcome to the channel and thanks for watching Dwight. See you in the next video.

[@Patty747]

I love your videos Liz. I'm 64 and recently retired. My husband and I are just starting out using the RV in the summer, a few days at a time. We have an older dog and when he goes, we will take longer trips. Keep the advice coming and good luck with your 100k goal!

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks so much for your support and encouragement, Patty!

[@collinsfriend1]

It is really good to have an exit plan. I used to do home health and went to MANY RV's that people had traveled in for years until unable to. Problems faced were size- when you have certain surgeries like knee or hip being stuck in a small trailer in the winter can not only inhibit rehabilitation by limiting aerobic and walking exercise, but be tricky especially if you have your bed over a cab or up a ladder. It also can be depressing to be trapped in a small space for prolonged periods. This was fairly common. Durability- most of them were falling apart after 10-20 years of living. Mobility- loss can sneak up on you. With less mobility which tends to follow living in a small space quicker when you can't move around, walking 12-15 feet instead of 60 to 150 feet normally inside, paying to get things fixed becomes necessary and for many unaffordable. It just creeps up on people. Parks- rents become the new hell as people pay as much for the RV spot as for a double wide because the lots are the same and you still are expected to maintain your area. and are subject to rent raises, selling out of parks etc. BUY if planning to park. Unfortunately also comes stigma of living in an RV because presumably you couldn't get a house. Even if the RV is more than a house... people think that way.

[@LizAmazing]

Good points, thanks for sharing. Yes, I've had camping neighbors with mobility problems and I think living in an RV can make it worse bc not much walking around can happen inside. Thanks for watching.

[@Fortbendhomepros]

Really good advice, Liz! As a recovering real estate agent, and real estate investor, my first choice would be to lease out the home. That being said, being a landlord isn’t for everyone, especially if you don’t live nearby. You can always hire a management company to take care of the property. Once that becomes a source of income for you, you may want to leave it as a rental property for a long time. You always have the option of moving back in someday and avoiding the costs of purchasing another home.

[@LizAmazing]

Good tips! And I like your term "recovering RE agent!", I too, sold real estate before hitting the road. Thanks for your comment !

[@cathyfrint8860]

Hi Liz, we have been traveling for 3 years full time. We sold our house but have a storage unit with what we wanted to keep. In January this year it was not fun for us anymore so we decided to relocate by our granddaughters.

[@LizAmazing]

Glad you tried it and got out after it stopped being fun, Cathy! And what fabulous memories you must have for that three years. Thanks for watching.

[@bobhobart3613]

Nice try Liz!! But I’m thinking you have a few more “39’s!!” In you! Stay safe and God Bless 😎👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@trainroomgary]

Hi Liz: I am a retired High School teacher - 36 Years, Graphic Arts, Photography & Drivers Ed. I have been doing the RV life for 40 years + , Part time only, still have a house. Cool exit plan but we never went full time. Take care: Gary from Michigan. 🚂

[@LizAmazing]

Hi Gary! That's awesome, we would have much to talk about!! Thanks for watching and see you in the next one.

[@delinquense]

It's a recurring theme here in RV world. Many people use RVing as a way to escape from something. Perhaps they can't afford the house they are living in so they buy a RV with the proceeds of the house sale. Then it becomes painfully obvious how expensive that can be. But now they may not be able to afford to buy back a house. In a nutshell... Huge difference in being a part-timer and a full-timer without a house to go back to when you want or need to.

[@almanichols2585]

Last 4 years we sold both homes, purchased property in my hometown across the road from my dad. We have built a 50x60 barn with a 1700 sq Ft 2 bed 2 bath apartment. Our middle bay is large enough for Class A with full hookups. We’re not full timers just some-timers. Leaving this week..headed towards Alaska for a 6 month adventure and we can’t wait.

[@LizAmazing]

That sounds like a great setup you've got and WOW to Alaska! Wish I was going with you, have fun!

[@marychristie6194]

If you join “Escapees” they have the “CARES” program where you can stop RVing and live in your RV at their Livingston Texas facility in your RV and get assistance-As for us, we don’t ever plan on being full time and we still own our home-A little bit of travel throughout the year and home time helps our world go round 😃☀️🌵🌴🚌🇺🇸

[@LizAmazing]

Ooh, I'm just now learning about this. Thanks for this tip so much, Mary!

[@jamielynch4618]

I agree with post,,, my half brother lives in Livingston,, Andy and Vera,,, they love it

[@caniacstevehenderson7115]

Yes, all Journeys do come to a eventual end 😊😊😊😊 thanks for sharing this with us all

[@LizAmazing]

Thank you so. much for watching!

[@pupcamper58]

I’m sure there will come a day when I won’t be able to travel. I can’t imagine it right now but I’m sure it’s going to happen. When it does, I’m gonna park my RV in a nice RV resort and call it home.

[@LizAmazing]

There you go, my plan, too! Maybe I will see you there!!!

[@wanderlustwheels4870]

Great video, Liz! It's so important to have an exit plan. In our case we will sell our house, because it's just not retirement friendly. Too many stairs, and too much room to maintain for the long term. It has a big beautiful yard, but eventually that will become a big, big job. We will sell it, and put the money in savings for a future home. Travel until it's not fun anymore. And then buy a smaller home with a floor plan better suited to our future needs.

[@LizAmazing]

Great plan, thank you for sharing this. Your comment is sure to help others!

[@monicalifornia_]

Always great content here. Thanks so much. Our “entry” plan ended up changing the entire plan. Bought a rig, traveled a yr before planning to put house on market. We discovered we are deep roots folks. I thank the Lord every day for my little town in my goofy State.

[@LizAmazing]

Well, that's so awesome. You guys did it right! Thanks Monica, and also for your kind words. I look forward to your comments each week.

[@davidkendall6801]

At some point, many people simply will not be able for independent living. Because of access issues, an RV is more difficult for to live in than a house, apartment, or assisted living. RVs are more difficult to heat or keep cool. RVs have less space. Any exit plan needs a financial plan to afford it. Without a financial plan, there is no plan. When a person sells their RV at a depreciated price, do they have enough money to rent or buy something else? Does a person have enough money for assisted living? The older you live, the more likely you will need assisted living? Assisted living can easily cost $60,000 to $100,000 per year. If you can buy long-term care insurance, buy it when you can.

[@LizAmazing]

Yes, so much to think about David. RV life is so affordable I am thinking that the depreciating cost is not a big deal for many. Cost of living so low, no property taxes, often no utilities. No yard to take care of, etc. Definitely access issues are a factor! Many folks do age in place and get a ramp put in. That can help. Long term care insurance is a great tip, thank you!!

[@jameskennedy673]

Great advice to all. Just before we bought a RV for full timing, things happened, now I’m taking care of my wife. Fortunately we didn’t sell the house then buy the RV.

[@LizAmazing]

Wow, James. Thank you so much for your comment. Hugs to you and your wife. Thanks for watching.

[@randall6890]

Hi Liz, I really enjoy how well we are connected. Thanks for all the great info!

[@LizAmazing]

Thank you so much Randall!!

[@colleennorris8402]

Great video Liz!! We sold our home, everything in 2017. Lived and worked in Ontario Canada in summers and winters in Arizona. Until the infamous 2020! We could not winter in 2021-2021 in Arizona could not cross border. We stayed with family in their home that winter. Then friends told us how afforable it was to buy homes in Atlantic Canada. So we ended up buying a home again. Sold our 5th wheel and have intention to buy a travel trailer in a few years and head south in winters again. I really miss RV'ing. Lucky for me my job is at an RV dealer!!! I am finding older people are buying units to park at land or campgrounds alot while still keeping their homes. Safe travels and great health Liz!

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks for your comment, Colleen! Lucky you to live in Canada and to be an RV dealer, wow! Have a great weekend and see you on the road.

[@gloriatreis2204]

I sold everything last summer and started RVing full time. I have kids living in the Northwest and Southwest. I love traveling and seeing and doing new things as I travel my yearly circuit north/south. I can always pair my activities down along the way and do a quicker drive north/south and then stay in place for 6 months in the future. I don't like cold winters or hot summers, so moving north/south with the seasons will work best for me in the long term.

[@LizAmazing]

Wow, that sounds awesome. I would never get tired of going from Southwest to the Northwest either! Heck, I could fulltime a year and never leave Arizona! Or California for that matter. Thanks for your comment, Gloria and see you in the road.

[@campsaintsnowallsrvers1703]

We don't have an exit plan. 14 years on the road and 5 different rigs. During our Church ministry years- we bought a Cherokee Trailer. We met up with our daughter, we traveled a little in it, we were in an area where you could go to three state parks and stay for 2 weeks at a time. Our first vacation in it, we fell in love with living in it. We made all the reservations for the entire 6 mo. of "summer" and then moved back into our apt. (We were paying rent on two areas). The next season, we found a land lease and gave up the apt. and began to sell everything and go through stuff. We were called out of ministry that spring but before that happened, we had purchased our 2nd travel trailer- getting a great deal on the previous one for trade. We lived in it for 3 years- work camped for 3 seasons before buying a house that sucked us dry. We missed living on the road. So, 3 1/2 years later we left our really good jobs, sold the house, and traded the trailer in for our 3rd rig- A motorhome- A Terrible Turdy Terra 30 ft- we put 8,000 miles on her in 3 mo.! We traded her in for a rig that would be livable for our work camping adventures. Roonie-34 ft- she made it up the mountains and down, crisscrossing the country with no real issues until she did have them. We fixed everything, but she was getting older, and at 22 she retired. We traded her in for a lot less but bought our nice one- 44 ft. This is not our final one- we are hoping to downsize her but when- we don't know. We travel a bit less now- To Montana via NE and back to TX currently. We would love to get out more, but not yet. Some health issues keep us near dh hometown where we have great medical care. I work from home so it doesn't matter where we go. No exit plan yet, we tried that, it didn't work for us.

[@LizAmazing]

Glad you got back in! Wow, good for you to have been on the road 14 years now. Best wishes with the health issues and looking forward to seeing you on the road. Thanks for watching!

[@garyp9906]

Hey girl, it's your buddy Gary from Kansas here! Nice video and you gave some good tips for those that want to exit this type of living. I would love to do it full time and perhaps one day I will! Thanks, girl, until your next video!!

[@LizAmazing]

Hey Gary! Thanks for checking in, I look forward to your comments. Have a great week!

[@rmahlbacher]

Hey Liz. Lot's of good info here. Thank you. We sold the house to go full time and our realtor told us to compare the cost of storing and shipping our 30 year old furniture vs. buying new when we decide on the new house in about 5 years (maybe more, maybe less). We both agree we will probably have a different style by then, so we sold or donated everything. As far as the RV mattress, it was horrible. We did upgrade.

[@LizAmazing]

Hi Bob! Yes, the furniture is a good point. It's good to start fresh with a new place. And who knows... you may never go back! Congrats on fulltime RV life!

[@SunVegan]

We have been full time in a sprinter van for 3.5 years. When we sold our home we loaned that money to our son who lives in Ireland. He purchased a home. He will it repayed in about 10 years. We have a room at his home. We lived where there is snow at least 6 months out if the year. We are SO done with shoveling snow. Our exit plan is a senior park in moderate climate that has a grocery store very close. I don't drive, so when hubby can't either, that means exit plan engaged.

[@LizAmazing]

Sounds like you have been thinking this through. A senior park is a good idea. And that's awesome you two have fulltimed in a sprinter van, WOW!!! Thanks for watching and see you in the next video.

[@jeffwamsley8726]

Great video you are amazing Liz ❤❤. I bought the horn / alarm for my e-bike that you talked about on your last video, l love the horn it’s was really worth it. It was very easy to hook up .

[@LizAmazing]

So glad you have that horn, Jeff! Remember to charge it every now and then. It takes a C cable. And thanks for watching.

[@jeffwamsley8726]

@@LizAmazing thank you ❤️

[@debyarger3084]

Really good advice Liz, I offered our home to our son for just the cost of property taxes, house insurance and we would share the utilities sense we would come home and hook up in the backyard. He didn't take us up on the offer. Have to admit I was a bit disappointed.

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

he either doesnt understand the HUGE generosity of that offer, or the relationship isnt that great in his view. im thinking my son wd hesitate or refuse also, our relationship is ok but not optimal; several of my friends have the same type of relationship with their son, okay but not optimal. I wonder if daughter relationships are any different? hmmm

[@LizAmazing]

Darn it. That would have been a good deal!

[@debyarger3084]

@@LizAmazing yep and their children 5 and 7 love our house. Walking distance from our township park which includes a splash water park and awesome playground. In today's world this would have saved them 500.00.a month that they could add to their house fund each month. Could have benefited us both.

[@thomastheys6681]

Don’t have an entrance plan or an exit plan. I just know that I’m stuck in the middle. I have a beautiful RV. I’ve had it for 10 years. I would love to just stay in it forever the problem or a challenge if you will is the partner. Love your information. Keep up the great work. Talk to you soon Thomyt

[@LizAmazing]

Thom, that is a familiar story to many! Thanks for sharing. I know many others can relate.

[@JulieBeyerRDN]

Great information. I just want to say also what a great communicator you are. Seriously. You not only have a lot of information to offer, but you do it in a clean, well thought out way. 😊

[@LizAmazing]

Hi Julie! Thanks so much for saying so. I truly LOVE what I do and it is so nice to be appreciated! Hugs to you and Jim!

[@cheflifevanlife]

She was made for this. I always learn something new in a clear way during LIz's videos.

[@JulieBeyerRDN]

@@cheflifevanlife yes!

[@ron5149]

Full timed for a little over a year. Thought we would do it for years. But being away from family and friends gets old. Back into a house for us and saying goodbye to the travel life.

[@LizAmazing]

Glad you tried it and found this out. Thanks for your comment Ron, and see you in the next video.

[@SpaceShihTzu17]

Liz you help so many people 😊 I could never be a full time RVer, I’m your age. Im happy to just load up my dogs and get outta town 4 or 5 x a year. Kudos to those that love the lifestyle.

[@LizAmazing]

Aww, thanks for your kind words, I am so glad to know my channel is helping others! Awesome that you are getting out and having adventures. Belly rubs to the dogs from me, please.

[@KarileeT]

Ignore the trolls, your videos are really fun and informative! I appreciate your wisdom as someone seriously considering jumping into RV life in the next 3-5 years.

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks so much Karilee! And for pushing back on the trolls! Sure appreciate you being here!

[@vtjmproductionsusa2390]

Another great video with great content. Wise and educational advice. Extremely helpful to all RVers. Thank you Liz. Your channel is awesome 👍

[@LizAmazing]

Aww, thanks so very much! Super glad to have you here! See you in the next video.

[@norm5785]

Wonderful information, thank you for sharing. Everyone stay, warm, safe travels and healthy. From Henrico County Virginia

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks bunches, Norm!

[@TheRVWingman]

Great advice Liz! It’s always wise to have an exit plan when making large life choices. It’s also so very true about getting pennies on the dollar when selling furniture and household items. Thanks for another great video. Lisa

[@LizAmazing]

Hi Lisa! Thanks for your kind words, sure appreciate you being here. See you in the next video!

[@casiannaparadis867]

Hi Liz, My husband and I are selling our house and land in Maine. We are traveling with our 5th wheel and seeing more National Parks. We are going to look for either land or a small house in the south. Tired of snow.

[@LizAmazing]

Yes, I want to see all the National Parks as well! Happy house or land shopping. And see you out here!!!

[@petitchenil]

Our entry plan is after family is gone in our current location. We would attend dog shows in areas we are thinking of moving to and then explore the wider area. Full time while dog showing and then go part time and get a house. So far South Carolina looks good. I admit it will be hard to leave because we like everything but the hot summers.

[@LizAmazing]

Yep. It's really hard to find the perfect year round place that isn't outrageously expensive. Thanks for watching and for your comment!

[@rodneylacy]

Hi Liz, just came across your channel and really enjoy the down to earth way you look at things. My wife and I are mid 60s and I am retiring next year, Good Lord willing. We plan to keep the house and travel maybe 6 months out of the year and winter at our house with some traveling for the holidays to see the Grandkids. My exit plan is based on the fact that after 70 this may become too much for us so we will have to wait and see.

[@LizAmazing]

Welcome to the channel, Rodney! Sounds like you are thinking things through. Looking forward to seeing you out here. And thanks for watching.

[@susanczajka6327]

Liz, your videos are the best! I don't RV but love I watching RV youtube videos. I will never be able to do it but I always dreamed of it! Thank you!!

[@LizAmazing]

Thank you Susan! You are not alone. See you in the next video.

[@papabapyro8169]

I think renting your house until you know for sure what you want to do is the best thing to do. I just bought a large lot with a park model and extra rv hookup outside of Yuma. The lady I bought it from had renting the extra space for $350 a month and I’ve been told that is cheap. Anyway my wife and I are looking forward to fixing the place up and getting away from the long dark wet winters in Washington state. Cheers

[@LizAmazing]

Wow, congratulations! Great place to snowbird!

[@cheflifevanlife]

It sounds like you've got it all figured out.

[@enjjay923]

Great video. Our entry plan is: We are a couple years out from semi-retiring go 1/2 timing. We plan to keep our PNW home from spring & summer/early fall and live in our RV in Nevada/Arizona in the late fall & winter. We are planners as well. We have a truck camper now but are looking to purchase a Reflection 260 :p. It is going to be quite an adjustment to go from working 60+ hr weeks (self employed) to 10hr weeks for 5 -6 mo at a time. We are actually looking into park hosting as we will not know what to do with ourselves when the youngest of 4 kids is grown and we aren’t building projects non-stop.

[@LizAmazing]

Wow, those are two awesome locations and times! I loved my 260RD and they've only gotten better since I had mine. Be sure to join the 260RD Facebook page if you haven't already. Looking forward to seeing you out here! And thanks for watching.

[@jeninegalvin2340]

Our exit plan is one you mentioned, we are traveling trying to find our exit house. Did sell our house but kept enough furniture for a 1 bedroom apartment so will have to buy more furniture once we settle.

[@LizAmazing]

That's awesome, Jenine! Must be so much fun to travel and check out different towns!

[@bkrhoda]

Hi Liz, Just coming up on our 1 year anniversary of full timing. Sold the house, most contents, & hit the road in a 5th wheel. Hanging out in upstate NY for summer, then doing Route 66 this fall. Very soon, we will be upgrading our mattress (yay!! & thanks!!) So our summer & Rt 66 trip will be much more comfy. Thanks bunches, & you go lady!

[@LizAmazing]

Wow, congratulations you guys! Super happy to hear you have been out here nearly a year. Route 66 sounds like an awesome trip. Thanks for watching and looking forward to seeing you on the road!

[@kimkrebs451]

Liz, you do not look like you’re 60! Thanks for the great information!!

[@LizAmazing]

Thank you bunches, Kim, hugs to you!

[@kimkrebs451]

@@LizAmazing you’re welcome

[@deedeearias9906]

U literally think of everything!!! U really are amazing! Thank you Liz✨️🙏🌹

[@LizAmazing]

You’re welcome, DeeDee! Thanks for being here!

[@cheflifevanlife]

haha she really does.

[@RV-there-Yet]

🎯Excellent post! Really great tips, & quite thought-provoking as well. I believe many of us spend much more time looking forward to this lifestyle, & not so much down the road~ literally.

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks so much for your comment!!! Sure appreciate having you here.

[@bubbatim2009]

Hey Liz. Great info for the full timer or someone who is considering full time. When I quit the RV life my next stop in Hospice/ VA home...Safe travels my dear.

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks Tim. I'm with you, hopefully I leave RV life in a body bag, lol. I look forward to your comments each week, safe travels to you as well.

[@billquailes7882]

Thank you for another well done video. My thoughts for the end is either a RV community or tiny home with shopping across the road. I do not want a house, I do not want to deal with it.

[@LizAmazing]

Yep, me neither. Thanks for watching, Bill!

[@patrickstiltner1207]

I teach people how to RV. Many times they think they will never come off the road. Typically within 3-5 years, they stop traveling and are in the same predicament you have described. Please have a plan because life happens! Great video Liz!😊

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks for saying this, Patrick! And for getting me closer to 100k!

[@yourtruetreasures]

I've been living for five-and-a-half years in my motorhome between Ohio and California and then I just stayed living life in my motorhome, it's always great information everytime I watch your videos don't ever give up, Raymond

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks Raymond, your support and encouragement keep me going each week!

[@jeffsteele1295]

I always love your videos. You seem to cover the subject in knowledge and understanding. I have been RVing for around 1 year. I plan seeing a lot of the USA and meet special people like you and so many other I have meet on the road.

[@LizAmazing]

Oh how fun would that be, Jeff! Looking forward to seeing you out here.

[@cjc1103]

You'd be very short sighted to sell your house, unless you were going to downsize anyway and buy another smaller house later. Rent your house out as Liz says, and hire a property management firm to handle maintenance. Then when you're done with full time RVing, you have someplace to go back to. If you don't have enough money to full time RV while keeping your house, it's not for you.

[@LizAmazing]

Or you could just live stationary in your RV if you get too old. Homes suck up so much money: property taxes, maintenance, roof, yard, it's endless. And I used to be a Realtor so that says a lot.

[@delinquense]

It's a recurring theme here in RV world. Many people use RVing as a way to escape from something. Perhaps they can't afford the house they are living in so they buy a RV with the proceeds of the house sale. Then it becomes painfully obvious how expensive that can be. But now they may not be able to afford to buy back a house. In a nutshell... Huge difference in being a part-timer and a full-timer without a house to go back to when you want or need to.

[@mjablonicky3824]

We have a travel trailer on our own land that stays stationary and a truck camper to travel with. We also still have a house yet. The house will be sold soon and we will spends summers in travel trailer in WI and travel in the late fall and winter months in our truck camper down south. You are right you can never predict the future and you always need an exit plan.

[@LizAmazing]

Sounds like a great plan, I like it! Enjoy!

[@JohnTCAUSA7450]

Great advice. I am going to buy a property where there are people around that can check on me if I get I’ll and can contact my family. Also I discussed with my sons if they would vacation there if I expired and they said yes. Anywhere but CA! They will outlaw any gas or diesel vehicles! 😢 Finally when done driving the beast I can drive to the beast in the car or public transportation and enjoy it until the last curtain call! Thanks for your videos! John

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks so much, John. Glad to hear you are thinking it through. See you in the next video.

[@sparkleandspurs]

You are looking rested and happy Liz. Always good to have Plan A, B, and C. Just for good measure D might come in handy too!

[@LizAmazing]

That’s so true! And thank you for your kind words!

[@cheflifevanlife]

Yeah, you absolutely have to have an exit plan. I live in a minivan but it's the same anyone on the road. I'm working on mine. Another good one, Liz!

[@LizAmazing]

Aww, thanks so very much! I sure appreciate your support!

[@PeeWeeHenson]

LIZ, IF OUR PATHS EVER CROSS MY WIFE AND I WOULD LOVE TO SHARE OUR STORY HOW WE GOT TO RV'ING FULLTIME.

[@LizAmazing]

YES!! I would love that, PeeWee!

[@jim87vette]

I think I have many potential options. Do those count as plans, 😆? I've concluded that whatever we decide , let's just keep enjoying the journey.

[@LizAmazing]

Having options is good!!! Thanks for your comment, Jim!

[@tuvia4082]

Thanks for the video Liz, stay safe and healthy out there.

[@LizAmazing]

Thank you so very much!!!

[@USDECHRIS]

Thanks so much for posting such well-thought-out videos. My husband and I are on the road 6 - 8 months a year. We're maintaining our lock & go homebase condo just in case. We love watching your videos. We're both planners as well and your videos seem tailor-made for us. Thanks Liz and maybe we'll meet you on the road someday.

[@LizAmazing]

Awww, Chris, thanks so much for your kind words. Comments like yours keep me going each week! Looking forward to meeting you two as well! Happy travels!

[@TheSRMproject]

This subject should be talked about more. Great video Liz.

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks so much for saying so, Daniel. Feel free to share this video!

[@cheflifevanlife]

A lot more, it's very important. Not just exit plan but what if I get sick for months plan.

[@crystalgraham5903]

We love our full time rv life!!.. and watching your videos ❤.. stay healthy and keep sharing your tips with us!!

[@LizAmazing]

Awww, thanks so much Crystal! See you on the road.

[@normanmallory2055]

Liz those are great exit plan options ! Even if one doesn’t travel there is still that exit plan to exit on site ! Decisions one for sure needs to think about ! Next month I turn 80 and the last 3 years have been a medical ride but I’m okay now with a new heart valve ( which wasn’t in my plans ) 😂😂 Forward I go now just a little slower !

[@LizAmazing]

There you go! You are an inspiration, Norman. Keep on trucking.

[@danrandall794]

Great video and just recently found your channel and subscribed. As we age life will change for sure. Unless you just drop over dead everyone deteriorates. Things that used to be easy and enjoyable might not be anymore. Great to plan ahead. Also increases the enjoyment of adventuring as we know there will be an end date.

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks so much for your comment, Dan. And thank you for subscribing. I have a friend who says "Nothing good happens to your body after 70!" I believe it!!! Welcome to the channel and looking forward to seeing you in the next video!

[@pammiedoodle8693]

Wonderful and very valuable information for those either on the road or considering that lifestyle!👍🏼😊

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks so much! See you in the next video.

[@RickandDarcirvadventures]

We have decided to stay rving until we can’t move anymore then we are going to go to the retirement/assisted living rv park in Livingston, TX that you can get from Escapees.

[@LizAmazing]

That’s a great place to know about, thank you!

[@kathyann9643]

I'm 65 and tried living nomadic but didn't like it. I just liked the idea of living simply, not traveling all the time. So I sold my house and moved into a park model (that I remodeled) in an rv park where you own your lot. I like the community atmosphere with the comforts of home. Still giving some thought to selling this and doing a cargo trailer conversion and living in a couple parks 6 months at a time. The interest on the money from the sale would pay for most of my lot rent fees

[@LizAmazing]

Sounds like you are really thinking things through, Kathy. Many people like moving just seasonally. Thanks for watching.

[@delinquense]

By the sounds of it, it appears you are doing things solo. I see that as being quite a lonely existence and hence why it wouldn't appeal to you. As much as I have enjoyed my trips, I never would have conceived of doing them by myself for a variety of reasons.

[@desireelamarche7149]

I'm retired and 53 years old. I placed a concrete slab with electricity and water in my backyard. That's where I keep my camper. I leave when I want and I stay backyard camping camping if I can't leave. I have my sticks and bricks also. Best of both worlds

[@LizAmazing]

That certainly sounds like it. Thanks for your comment, Desiree!

[@oldmanrock7542]

As I mentioned before we have a small cottage just a bump above a tiny home. It's on our own property. Yes we RV. No we don't have a full blown house. But we do have a base we can return to. The wife and I pride are selves in being odd.

[@LizAmazing]

That sounds like such a good setup!

[@carolynaskew9774]

So impressed with your content, Liz! We are hoping to buy an RV later this year and just stick our toes in the water a bit, and you always have great advice😊

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks so much for saying so, Carolyn! Looking forward to seeing you on the road!

[@rickgriffith1]

Great video Liz!👍🏼😎

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks Rick!

[@williambranham6249]

The 70 y.o. brother of a friend sold his house and bought a condo in Mexico a month or so ago. All of his family live in US. He is single. He had a stroke last week and may not recover completely. He has been flown back to US by family. As you said life happens.

[@LizAmazing]

It sure does. You never know how much time you have so you need to try to make the most of each moment. Thanks for your comment, William!

[@Elizabeth-rq1vi]

Great topic done well. We’re keeping the house & letting our son & his family live in it while we’re traveling. Enter plan? Get rid of all the crap in the house! We’ve lived her 26yrs & the 4 kids didn’t take all their stuff with them! We’re going to use most of the storage space in the basement for our “keeper” stuff. I see it as an opportunity to get rid of furniture I’m er we’re not liking anymore.

[@LizAmazing]

Sounds like a great plan Elizabeth! Looking forward to meeting you on the road. Thanks for watching.

[@SharaBinghamMills]

Hi Liz, love you girl! Nice to see you. Great ideas.

[@LizAmazing]

Thank you so much, Shara! I know you have been with me through thick and thin. Have a great week.

[@griswald7156]

Well im in the uk…i dont think our country is big enough to go full time. But i had an uncle he sold his 5 bedroom house ,and bought a one bed flat..(appartment) in a block..he would go caravanning whenever his heart desired…then when things got a little tiresome he would saddle up and trudge back up the M1 or whichever road he needed back to the old flatstead.then maybe after some R and R.a month or so later head out again onto the prairie..after reading his bills and mail.. Dont give up your channel Liz…we would all miss you..

[@LizAmazing]

Hi Griswald, well your uncle sounds like he lived life on his terms. I'm definitely planning on doing RV life as long as possible!! Thanks for watching and see you in the next video.

[@texaslady7630]

Thank you. Always great information here. :)

[@LizAmazing]

You are so kind! Thank you so very much.

[@laurakilmer8652]

I am amazed Another Great Video. Things we just wouldnt think about. Thanks

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks Laura, you are so kind!

[@NoGasWelcomeAboard]

Why one OR the other? Nearly ALL highway exits have both OFF and ON ramps. Having an “Exit” where the coach can “sleep” comfortably while we do something else, allows us to choose both the timing & duration of each lifestyle without being forced into one OR the other. TWO ramps are way better than ONE!

[@LizAmazing]

Exactly! That’s why in the video I talk about both exit AND entry plans. Thanks for watching!

[@warrenscorner]

Always good to have a plan! Since we aren’t full timers our plan is very simple. Sell it all! Even for house dwellers we should have a plan.

[@LizAmazing]

Yes, that's so true Warren. Thanks for this!

[@edwardantrobusjr2253]

I used to follow a couple from Florida who were full timers. They were just starting to look into an exit plan when their solor system installation business took off. They wond up back where they started in Florida. And, apparently took their channel down from KZbin. I believe them to be in their 30's.

[@wvcamper]

They went their separate ways and he took over the channel, but isn’t in an RV anymore.

[@edwardantrobusjr2253]

@@wvcamper Oh my. They looked like 2 people who were going to be together for life.

[@LizAmazing]

Wow, I hadn’t heard of them. Life has so many twists and turns for sure!

[@rvadventuresofdavidkarenlu3362]

Great advice and video. I was dead set on selling our sticks and bricks. Until a man I respect very much said, One day , you will need a flat service. You will no longer be physically capable to RV. This comes from a man that traveled full time all over the US for 20 + years. Loved the RV life.

[@LizAmazing]

Yes, if/when that happens you could become stationary and build a ramp to your RV. Such a good life, glad you are out here doing it! And thanks for watching!

[@2156cynthia]

Great job!

[@LizAmazing]

Thank you Cynthia! Have a good week!

[@eparker1001]

I was alarmed when I first read the title to this video. I was hoping you weren't stopping your RV adventures I enjoy them very much. Glad it was just for your planning, I hope you have a long life on the road.

[@LizAmazing]

Oh good. I'd mentioned my exit plan in an earlier video and lots of people asked what it was. Glad the title didn't scare you away. Thanks for moving me closer to 100k also!

[@TexCynRVLife]

Making those plans is essential. I have plans that should follow through early in 2024.

[@LizAmazing]

That's awesome. Glad to hear this. See you out here and thank you for watching.

[@buckjones6334]

Very good advice! Thank you!

[@LizAmazing]

Thank you, Buck!!

[@robertcravensr2504]

Consider moving to Panama. 1 Good, cheap medical 2 Lower cost of living 3 Choose your climate by choosing your altitude 4 They use American money ALMOST always 5 Great visa programs

[@LizAmazing]

I've heard good things about Panama. Thanks for your comment, and for watching!

[@mpower6004]

Liz is right on target on every single point that she made . As people get older moving around in an RV will become more difficult and tiresome and less practical . Remember RV life is not for everybody even if you are young .

[@LizAmazing]

That's the truth! Thanks for watching and enjoy the rest of your weekend!

[@billm5433]

Hi Liz, My wife & I hit the road in 2000, I was 50 years old and retired from Military. We would travel around and visit family. In 2010 wife was hospitalized and had a colostomy and had to use a bag. We were staying outside Ellsworth Maine when she was hospitalized for 3 weeks. She survived and eventually had reattachment. So we kept moving around in our rv. In 2018 she developed early signs of Alzheimer’s and was afraid to be in the Motorhome. We sold the rv and moved into a condo in Tampa near her daughter and family. We moved in with just very basics. We brought a lamp and our personal stuff from rv so we had to furnish the condo. Btw, you might caution people about putting their stuff in storage and paying for 3-10 years. Most stuff can be replaced with the money not being used for storage fees. (We were lucky, I own a property in a small town in Colorado that has 2 railroad boxcars that I use for storage. I used them since 1988. (Imagine storage costs for 34 years.). My cousins live nearby and watch out for me.). Enjoy watching your channel and please keep smiling. Bill & Kathy

[@LizAmazing]

Hi Bill & Kathy! Yes, good point about storage fees adding up over time. Hugs to you both!

[@bernardszirth9665]

You did it again! Great upbeat video of how to navigate the “should I do this or that or be afraid to make a decision”. I am still new to this life style! Sold brick and mortar- got land with lake view and purchased two containers for stuff. Many thanks for your weekly pearls!

[@LizAmazing]

Aww, I so look forward to your comments each week, Bernard! Thank you and your property sounds fabulous!

[@carmonhendrickson2825]

You are spot on!

[@LizAmazing]

Thank you! Glad to have you here!

[@JackF99]

I'd be interested in a carbon footprint comparison between living in a home and traveling in an RV. I have no idea how that would work out but I'd like to do full time RV travel in retirement if I can also set a good example environmental stewardship for my grandkids.

[@LizAmazing]

Yes. I would think the RV would win hands down. Much less square feet, much less water use. And many have solar. Thanks for watching and commenting Jeff, looking forward to seeing you out there.

[@cherjohnson5807]

Thanks Liz good info👍🏽👍🏽

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks Cher!

[@anthonyhitchings1051]

Vacant land - check that your city-county allows you to comp 25/7 in an RV on your own land.

[@LizAmazing]

You got that right. Thanks for this Anthony!

[@jeannealex2560]

Hi liz...we are not full-time...we have to stay close by for one of our daughters since she was attacked by illegal immigrants...she has alot of health issues now...we have a plan also...first of all...survive and see if we make it past 2024...then go from there...good video...thanks..stay safe...J&A

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks so much for your comment, again sorry about your daughter. Have a great weekend!

[@jeannealex2560]

@@LizAmazing you do too...☺️

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

omg are you in yuma? she wont recover?

[@zLigHt44]

You sound like wonderful people ❤❤

[@jeannealex2560]

@@Lauren-vd4qe hi lauren...no we are not in yuma...we are in sc..

[@gayledixon72]

Liz, I love you because you are SO Practical.

[@LizAmazing]

Awww, you are so kind. Thank you! New video coming out today, see you then!

[@waltermycroft1560]

Great information Liz

[@LizAmazing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@HerSoulVacation]

New sub! You are very engaging, pleasant and knowledgeable! I have a similar plan and I actually did buy land, however, the deal went south. I need to make a video to warn our dear viewers. A big (dream)-part of my plan is to buy land, build a tiny home for my disabled son, with his help. We would be neighbors on our land. I will live in my rv and he will live in his tiny home. We would be separated by a beautiful courtyard-garden... I will teach him to work the land. I could go on and on 😂 My dream-plan after my Rv life is to build a homestead.

[@LizAmazing]

Thank you for your kind words and welcome to your channel. Happy land search, yes, as you found out, you have to be careful when land shopping. Thanks for watching and see you in the next video.