The Struggles Of RV Life No One Talks About

[@ellenpowers8037]

Good reality check for those considering full time Rv life!

[@mistydevillier2197]

Uuuggghhh, the mail!!!! You are so right about this one. We were in illinois last year, and the rv park where we stayed had an issue with the usps. We had to go to the post office to get our regular mail, but, for some reason, they were ok with ups. It was strange. Sometimes, we'll have really important mail go to my parents home.

[@Whitsonfamilyadventures]

We’ve been on the road for nearly five years and yeah we’ve ran into things that need repairs or bad weather, but even after we factor everything we are spending less per month on the average than our house we had. Thanks for putting together this video! Because RVing isn’t a nonstop vacation.

[@GratefulGlamper]

So true!

[@shannonherb2048]

Well your living in a camper make the best of it. We love it.

[@Hebrews_3]

Thank you so much. I do really enjoy how direct and to the point you are. Plus your Modesty is so professional😊 and something I truly appreciate. Plus I only watch and subscribe to Modest teachers. Thank you for being appropriate in your T-Shirt. Because too many others are not.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thank you!

[@corinnejohnson3839]

Totally agree about recycling! I have a 2 bag to 1 ratio of recycle to trash, and nowhere to dispose of it. Also, loved my Brooklyn Bedding matress we put in our last RV. Unfortunately hubby likes the matress in our current RV so I guess we will be keeping it.

[@grandmaandgrandpawebb4784]

I'm so grateful for Grateful Glamper! Just purchased our 1st 5th wheel and this channel has been a wonderful resource!

[@dfnsmn1411]

Not being around other people is a positive for some though. I, personally, would enjoy that part. Just being with family only would be a great thing for me

[@GratefulGlamper]

👍🏻

[@AlonaPalmer-k6t]

Such an informative video, thank you for sharing your RV living experience with us.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thanks for watching

[@danielninedorf5502]

Foam mattress, can emit gases and frequent contact with mattress in its sleeve can cause elbow and knee skin problems. My skin problems increased with urea salve. So I suspect foam is made with urea.

[@davemorin3327]

Quilting and sewing!!!!

[@judyross182]

During COVID and because we are old, we started shopping online with stores such as Walmart. I don't know if all Walmart stores offer the curbside pickup service. I find it very convenient to compile an order and then drive into town to have it loaded into the back of my vehicle. It's an excellent option and makes shopping much quicker. I hate to shop.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Great tip, thanks for sharing

[@donwalker9904]

Wow, I was hoping someone would do a “the real” side of full time video. Thank you! Great info 😊

[@GratefulGlamper]

You are so welcome!

[@jeffsteele1295]

I always love your videos thanks so much for all the time you give to us

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thanks for watching 💙

[@johnlynch5221]

When the home fridge gave up the ghost. We saved the two veggie bins from it. They are under the dinette seat storage for recycle storage.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Great idea!

[@dalevig8118]

Thank you for sharing. It is definitely not easier. We're now past 7 years as full-timers. We still have two of our kids living with us.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thanks for watching- safe travels

[@wesalexander2693]

A very important dose of reality, Charity, thank you! We are just part timers, but I can certainly see that there are many more challenges for full timers. As much as we enjoy RV'ing, I know we could never do it full time. As far as meeting people, RV'ing has allowed us to meet some of the nicest, most interesting people who we would never have met any other way or circumstance, like you folks for example!

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thanks for the kind words and for watching

[@MistyDW41]

Reallly enjoy the RV life, tips/hacks, things about RV life you need to know, how to do XYZ. I may be in the minority but I watch these more than the trip videos.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thanks for watching and letting us know what kind of videos you like to watch

[@cb-gz1vl]

DMV - In vegas getting in is a month to 2 month appointment or you do walk in wednesday which will be the whole day. And what do you do about a "permanent" residence.

[@bertie-the-explorer]

I love this channel. I hope Sarasota Tim picks up on this instead of haveing everyone do everything for him. I understand whst can happen because your channel.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thanks for watching

[@30pvfd]

Me too I advised him to ck this ch out

[@jenb9274]

Great video! Thank you

[@GratefulGlamper]

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[@WestsontheMove]

Another awesome video Charity and Ben! Thank you!

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thanks for watching!

[@lisabeare2366]

It is true, if anyone thinks living On the road is all rainbows they don't have a grasp on reality. Having not jumped in yet, still exploring the ins and outs. I do watch several channels, you tubes etc..things break down, people get sick, weather changes and quickly. Health issues arise and if your are not near your doctor what do you do? Animals, do you have one or more? So many things can come up. The adventure I feel is always exciting. Going to see family you don't get to see every day, yet having your own space. This part is awesome with our pets. This channel is one of the best!!!! Such awesome advice and tips. Always useful. Fun storage tips, wow! I've used some myself in our motor home. Such useful ideas.... no matter what you do, be prepared for what ifs, plan ahead. Know your vehicle weather it's an RV, van or car/truck. Have tools, back up plans. Also let someone know where your headed, where you are. Just in case..

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thanks so much!

[@teresaworthley2368]

Absolutely great video!!! Thanks Charity!! Hope to see you, Ben and the family around the Tampa RV show as we are FL residents, weekend warriors and soon to be retired pretty much full time rv’ers. 😊

[@GratefulGlamper]

Sounds great!

[@joandouglas5162]

On a 15 day trip. Had to see a dr on day 3. Got meds and all is good. Will see if my insurance pays or I do out of pocket.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Glad you’re on the mend!

[@kenhelmers2603]

I enjoy your videos, thanks!

[@GratefulGlamper]

Glad you like them!

[@Pauls-World]

Hey y’all

[@diannemcneal6104]

Being from a State that has recycled since the 80's, the lack of recycling in many states is very concerning.

[@hollybelles1]

We asked someone at A KOA why there weren't more places to recycle. They said that campers would ignore the signs and put trash in recycling bins, and then the campground would get in trouble. So they stopped the recycle program.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Sad!

[@badventures3895]

Research where your “recycled” items actually end up - (Nearly) Lifelong Californian

[@GratefulGlamper]

That’s a whole different interesting subject also.

[@djbruce7288]

What do full time RVers do for school and what about the childrens' social life?

[@kenmcclow8963]

I think similar to boat life people there is home schooling. Younger children just seem to naturally find each other in campgrounds and places, but maybe middle school to high school might be better in a fixed location. Entirely depends on the kid though. My parents moved a lot, so I never lived anywhere for more than a few years growing up although I did the last three years of high school at one school and my brother and sister had middle school and high school in the same place and I think that builds longer lasting friendships. However because of social media, I’m basically in touch with most of the people who I went to high school with no matter where I am even though I might not have laid eyes on them in years.

[@yourgooglemeister6745]

She won't answer that because she's selfish and only cares about her own experiences. Her kids will definitely be talking to a therapist about this later in life

[@badventures3895]

I was born, raised, and grew up in the same house my parents still live in, never moved once-schools, nothing, except for college. I don’t have connections with anyone from my youth. Why? I think it’s because my parents didn’t/don’t value friendships…never modeled building and maintaining relationships. Now, nearly 50 years old, I realize that your “roots” don’t have to be dependent on a physical/geographical location. Rather, it can be a place of the heart, of maintaining and reaching out, of making an effort to actually “get together” when you say you will. Remaining stationary for the sake of so-called stability is a fallacy in my opinion. P.S. Please don’t tell my mom. 😂😝

[@djbruce7288]

I don't think that is fair at all. I was just asking for the reasonable options. The experiences Charity's (and other children) get from travel and family time is valuable and unique. Classroom knowledge can be obtained in many different ways, but the lessons children get from traveling and spending meaningful time with loved ones can't be duplicated. @@yourgooglemeister6745

[@GratefulGlamper]

Most full time RVers home school - there are great options for community on the road through www.fulltimefamilies.com/

[@timglick4850]

Another great explainer video. RVing is not this nomad lifestyle .It's not a summer of love , living off the land in your VW bus anymore. Laws , rules , even social acceptance has changed. We are not fulltime . We hope to eventually spend a couple months in a row traveling , but planning just 2-3 weeks , as you are all too aware , takes time and resources. We will get there in good time .Enough preaching to the choir. The "ROO Crew " hopes you always have tailwinds and a smooth road ahead.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thanks so much

[@kathydecker636]

Closely resembles Military family life!

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

Nailed it! And then throw a dopey dog into the mix. 🙄

[@GratefulGlamper]

😂

[@hairtech322]

Its sweet you don't feel "right" about throwing glass into a trash bin.. but you do realize that it all goes to one place , right? there is not a place in the US that has separate trash from recyclables. Just saying. Carry on.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thanks for the info

[@bobabooie6389]

👍🇺🇲

[@frostyjim2633]

What are you even talking about? Most RV related content is about struggles.

[@yourgooglemeister6745]

Totally selfish to drag your kids Along on a folly like this

[@dreddington100]

Settle down, Karen!

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

Google “Sailing Totem” and read about these children who have grown up alternatively (sailed around the world) and are amazing humans!

[@djbruce7288]

You're not a very happy person, are you?

[@j.l.salayao8055]

Totally selfish of you to think this way, go take a long walk and reflect and it might save you a lot of unnecessary thoughts. I'm rooting for you, go now please.

[@yourgooglemeister6745]

@@j.l.salayao8055 selfish to think this way? emotional much? Pointing out this folly is all about her and disrupting the regular upbringing of kids is most definitely selfish! and it's good to point it out