The TRUE Cost of Full Time RV Living (SURPRISINGLY CHEAP)

[@HappilyEverHanks]

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[@320dak]

Congratulations on becoming “Debt Free”!!! You have a freedom that most people do not understand.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you so much for your wonderful support 🙂 Yes, it truly is a liberating feeling! Tell us about yourself, are you currently living the RV lifestyle?

[@sunsetsleeper]

@@HappilyEverHanks take no offense when I say it guy I thought you were younger than 30 but when people say youngster I add 10 years to my guess of there age. So you are around 30 and my guess is she's around 36?

[@lisadesroches2007]

Welcome to TN!!! We just bought our first camper debt free. We listened to Dave Ramsey early on in our 24-year marriage and lived like no one else so one day we can live like no one else. Looking forward to new adventures. Your advice is so helpful and a hoot to watch. Thanks.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you so much Lisa! That is so amazing! Y’all are an inspiration, not only in finances but marriage!! We hope to meet y’all on the road one day soon, keep wonderful comments coming 😊🙌🏼

[@honeybunnybunny1958]

As a brand new person to the RV world this channel is helping me a lot with my worries. You two answer so many of my questions and you do it in a simple and straightforward way which I really appreciate.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

So glad you find it helpful!

[@BeckyHollandFuller]

Great info, but I will say when we had to use a laundry mat all the time it was more like $15/week for 2 of us, not $15/month. For anyone crunching numbers, that might be a more realistic figure.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you for this wonderful feedback Becky! We appreciate your support and comments 😊🙌🏼 Best to you both, stay safe and have a great rest of your weekend!

[@loriw2661]

Another great video! You two never disappoint. I admire you for budgeting and getting rid of your debt. There are many people that could do that but they’re too worried about name brands and the appearance of being richer than they are. It’s rare to see young people that have the discipline it takes to do what you did. I’m 60 y/o and debt free also. It’s a wonderful feeling and I wish I had done it at your age. Well done!!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you Lori!! This means so much to us 🤗We are so happy for you that you are debt free as well!!!! Much love to you from the Hanks family ❤️

[@moore_2_explore]

Being debt free is really crucial in our humble opinions to make this work (and we are retired) but I think striving for simplicity and financial independence no matter your path in life is one of the pillars to being content. Thanks for sharing your particulars, I know you have helped and encouraged a lot of folks. BTW we just left Michigan (the UP and northern) where we did almost 2 weeks at various BW hosts and loved it. Wish our paths would cross....so close😉🙃 Dave and Lorrie

[@homesteadnews]

Debt Free is very commendable.

[@switchmaster5860]

@@homesteadnews and possible

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Absolutely Dave and Lorrie!! Thank you so much for your wonderful support as always ❤️We are so close indeed!!! We hope that our paths can cross soon :) Much love to you both

[@ELBarbarro]

Actually this lifestyle is one of the best ways to become debt free...

[@Nope-w2h]

Or you pansies can stop voting for establishment politicians and clean this dirty rotten government out it has lost the right to rule..I make 33 a hour and can barley survive this is un acceptable

[@herb7877]

Just discovered your channel and enjoy the content and presentation. We’ve rv’d for 45+ years but not full time. We were weekend warriors until I retired 2+ years ago. Owned my finance biz 35 years. As such I can tell you debt is a major issue for most. Regardless of income. Most will spend more than they make. They want that instant gratification. No accident, we prepped for this for 47 years. Kids grown & gone. We are now out for a couple of 2 week trips + a snowbird 6-8 week trip per year. We also are out 4-5 days about 6-8x a year as well. Our goal is being out at least once a month year round. Keeping our sticks & bricks. Keep up the good work. Best to both of y’all.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Wow Herb! Thank you so much for your wonderful support 😃🙌🏼 You guys have a TON of experience in RV’ing!! Yes, debt can be such a burden financially. We are just so thankful that we took the time to create the position we are currently in. It sounds like you are very successful 😃 Congrats to you, this is inspiring! Please keep these comments coming in other videos of ours as you watch. You mean so much to us and it has been nice getting to know you a little - Kyle and Renee

[@Sea-Shed]

I think a washer and dryer is more of a convince, and not so much a return on investment. People pay $4000 to $6000 in residential units because of convenience, and don’t have the advantage of free water and electricity like we do. We, and when I say we, I mean my wife, loves our washer and dryer. Believe me, if you get one, you won’t regret it. Now that you’re staying in places a month at a time, does that mean there’s a chance you’ll come hang with us in Galveston this winter? Keep um coming!

[@raycaldwell163]

There is a definite advantage to owning a washer and dryer But I can see how the sticker shock may turn some off but it nice to be able to wash clothes when ever you feel the need

[@HappilyEverHanks]

That would be fun! Yes such great points! Thank you for sharing 😃

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Yes Ray that is so true!

[@chasedavidson2855]

People often forget that Cost-Benefit Analysis includes non Monetary Costs & Benefits such as happiness. Does that $4000 bring more happiness in the form of your appliances or the money saved (and spent elsewhere)

[@CrazyRani247]

I'm in research mode for considering full time RV living, and I'm so glad ya'll broke this down the way you did, and talked about the winter season specifics.

[@ChanceP]

Full time RV travel nursing here 👋🏻👋🏻 been on the road almost 2 years now! My wife is the nurse, I’m the RV dad! Our son is homeschooled. I can not wait to be debt free!!!! Big big goal...

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Love it! Thanks for sharing guys! Best to you both with your journey!

[@chesterboy60]

If you're ever assigned different schedules for your nursing travels...ask the company to pay for your car rental. 😉

[@HappilyEverHanks]

This is a great tip Brenda!! Thank you so much for sharing :) Cheers!!

[@dougcrossen6751]

The reason National Parks and other campgrounds lower prices in the winter is that water or other services are shut down, reducing their maintenance cost. Typically you are not paying for garbage pickup, cleaning out fire pits, mowing, water pumping, septic pumping, etc. during the winter. We boondock on Forest Service land all the time for free, they call it "Dispersed Camping".

[@elizabethmincy-phipps1130]

Maybe someone else asked… what about health care costs / medical or dental insurance? I am a nurse practitioner and many of my decisions in life have been based on needs like those. I so enjoy living vicariously through you two!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

We felt like we couldn't provide good value with that subject so we didn't want to potentially provide bad information. We avoid doctors lol. We do have insurance through united healthcare. Thanks for watching!

[@kaiventurebags7504]

We're also in our 30's and do full time RV life. We converted a cargo trailer to be our home/business on wheels. We currently operate out of it on the road. We do strictly boondocking so we save so much by not going to RV parks and we get closer to nature and more bike trails. I'm also a nurse but opted for a different career avenue rather than travel nursing and we can afford the change since we boondock. Totally reccomend it! A generator was our best investment!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Love everything in your comment! Thank you so much for sharing! A generator will probably be coming soon! Safe travels!

[@ItsAboutTimeNow]

AWESOME!! Great video!! So glad you have been learning along the way... Yes... stay longer and save... but get out there and explore... good for you!! well done. ~ Brad and Diana

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you so much Brad and Diana!! You guys nailed it! Much love to you both, stay safe :)

[@doggomom5176]

Neyney "do you need back support?"😂 You two always find entertaining ways to share information!👍Your debt pay off was unreal, you two are just impressive!!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

LOL 😂Thank you so much!! You are the best! Cheers :)

[@louisspikes8568]

A very informative video. My wife and I are both retired we only rv part time . We live right in the middle of Louisiana. Years ago we used to do a lot of motorcycle trips Roanoke , Va, Jacksonville, Florida up the east to Myrtle beach SC to the bike rally . We had so much fun and we stayed in a brand new Condo that was doing some half price promotions. A few years later we bought our first rv a toy hauler. We are now on our 5 th rv , we no longer ride bikes due to a 18 wheeler wreck that left me partially disabled. We now own a Jayco 38 ft eagle premier travel trailer . In one of our previous rv’s we traveled out west to many locations . We now do just local trips but enjoy it just the same . Love your channel keep up the good work.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Hey Louis!! This is so wonderful to hear! Y’all sound like you are living it up to the fullest 😎🙌🏼 thank you for taking the time to share all this with us, it’s great to hear your side of the adventures. We hope to hear from you again soon, maybe we will run into you one day out on the road 😊👍🏼 Stay safe!!

[@cupcakemcgee3175]

Great informative video. Every time my wife adds items to our trailer, she sees convenience i see all the hidden cost Like weight and fuel cost. Be industrious and frugal,and you will become rich. B Franklin.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

This is very true!! Thank you so much for sharing this insight with all of us :) Cheers!!

[@judypupek6591]

We wintered in Florida last Jan-Feb-Mar. we spent $15/week on laundry!!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Oh gotta love those jacked up winter Florida prices! Thanks for watching and sharing!

[@thespringer69]

Hey guys once again a great video. I really like the breakdown of your expenses. This video will also catch up any newbies to your channel, great info thanks Carl and Ney Ney

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you so much for the feedback! Hope you have a great weekend!

[@bobharmon6363]

Thursday night is "Hanks Night"! The truck is in the driveway (took 5 months), the RV has arrived (took 5 months), the house is under contract and closing is scheduled (took 3 days), and reservations have been made for about a year. Now all that is left is hitting the road at the end of the month! We'll see ya out there. Keep up the great videos ya'll.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Can't wait, so excited for you guys!! Thank you so much for the love and support!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Hey Bob!! Carl and Ney Ney here 🙂👋🏼How have you been? Are things going well on your side of the world? We are thinking about you and just wanted to reach out to say hi! Anyways, be well friend. We hope you are having a great week 😊Stay safe

[@trenchantsometimes5149]

I really enjoy everything you two talk about. You mentioned portable washers. My little portable spin dry washer, that I put in my bathtub on a plastic crate when I use it, cost just under $100 on Ebay and I wouldn't part with it. They do a very nice job if you use and treat them properly. You don't stuff them full, you don't stop the spin before it's finished, etc. I think I've had it about 3 years and I'm still impressed with the good job it does for such a little washer.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you very much for your support!! 😃This is great information that you have shared with us, we appreciate you taking the time to write this out for us and everyone reading. It is nice to know that the portable washers do a good job! What kind of RV do you currently own??

[@trenchantsometimes5149]

@@HappilyEverHanks We don't own an RV but are seriously considering getting one to get away from our cold winter weather. Our biggest concern is can we handle it since we are in our 70s. My husband is a retired truck driver so the driving part isn't a concern, he's still good there. We're just wondering about everything else. We would prefer boondocking and wonder if there are others in our age bracket doing it. We own rural acreage and would come back here for the summer.

[@trenchantsometimes5149]

@@HappilyEverHanks The portable washer is pretty good also in that you can save water by washing perhaps some delicate things or whatever hardly gets dirty, then squeeze the water out of them, pop them in the spin side and wash your socks, or work shirts, etc. in the hardly dirty wash water. Works just fine and water is saved. One thing I also do is wash jeans one pair at a time because they are bulky and heavy and the washer is small. I don't try to make a workhorse out of it and overload it. I also don't use the full amount of time. In my experience it hasn't taken but six or seven minutes on dirty things. No need to make the machine run plus use electricity if not needed.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

That’s fantastic to hear! We have met many other people that do Boondocking in all ages. It seems like a great way to save some money and get off grid, we are hoping to do this more in the future as well! That’s also so cool to hear about the washer not needing electricity, how convenient!! Sounds like you have it down to a science 😃👍🏼 keep these wonderful comments coming on our videos as well, your feedback means so much to us!!! Best to you both, we hope to talk again soon ❤️

[@trenchantsometimes5149]

@@HappilyEverHanks What I should have said is saving water. I was being distracted and not thinking clearly. Sorry. It does use electricity no matter what water is being used, and one has to be careful with the electric cord when using it in a bathtub, shower, etc. I put the washer on a rectangular shaped plastic crate (I think they're used in bakeries) which keeps it up out of the water when it empties, then I drape the electric cord over a command hook on the wall under the shower then into a short heavy duty extension cord which reaches the wall receptacle.

[@PorcelainScream]

I recently invested in a portable washing machine for my apartment and I completely recommend for a living situation like this!

[@DapperRV]

I am very impressed you were able to keep up with those numbers for an entire year.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

We love tracking everything! It makes us feel in control! Thanks for the feedback!

[@ofontela]

The quality of these video productions for someone that is full time RVing is amazing. I like how most RVers possess the skills and ability to produce Hollywood quality videos on their KZbin channel as they are scouring the Earth for the next place to park their travel trailer.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you very much for your kindness and support 😊 Stay safe!!

[@karencolasacco265]

Oh how I wish we were as smart as you at that age! lol But here we are in our 50’s finally debt free and about to hit the road. Never to late! Thanks Hanks for your tips and tricks. Have not sold my husband on the foam board skirting idea yet though even though it would be so much cheaper!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Aww this is so wonderful to hear Karen!!! Congrats to you both, you nailed it!! We hope to cross paths one day soon :)

[@acceleratedmoderation7348]

Wow! Great bookkeeping and stats. We saved money by trading our cat in for a dog to save on cat litter. We used the savings to buy snow boots and a parka when the dog needs to go out in the winter snow.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

That comment made us laugh! Thank you so much for the feedback and support!

[@HeatherStuck]

so much excitement! love learning new things both about the Hanks and RVing

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you so much Heather!! 🤗 You absolutely ROCK!

[@Ohiostategenerationx]

She's a dam good bookkeeper. You better hold onto her for dear life. I would have been so excited about getting started I would have totally forgotten about tracking all that stuff. You guy's actually saved a ton over all. Real good job..

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you so much David! It is like a game for Ney Ney! We really appreciate your feedback!

[@veganmeditations]

So appreciate this video! Makes me feel less nervous about getting on the road next year! Y'all are the best!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Glad you enjoy! Thanks for watching and the feedback 😃

[@agamble1126]

I think the washer and dryer is more necessary for people with kids. The amount of laundry is just exponentially more. For some the time and energy saved may be worth the investment. It also means less clothes to carry around. I saw one video where they had a machine that both washed and dried in the same "bucket," no need to rotate laundry and takes up less space.

[@cathyfrint8860]

Great information! We spend about $15 a week doing laundry depending on what each campground charges. Just curious as to how often you guys do laundry. I would really like to keep that cost down. This year we have been using Boondockers Welcome more too! We love it and, like you said, really keeps the cost down. Thanks for sharing! We love you guys! Hope you’re having fun at the rally!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you for sharing Cathy!! We usually do laundry about once every two weeks. Yes! Boondockers Welcome is such a great program 😃Much love to you guys as well!! Stay safe friends :)

[@HappilyEverHanks]

We actually only do a load every 2 weeks. We do everything in bulk at laundromats (much bigger washer and dryers compared to RV parks). Also the amount of detergent we use is way more frugal than most people would be. Hope this helps!

[@thecraftyvoyager1232]

I was also wondering this. We do laundry about once every 1-2 weeks and it’s $3 a load for wash and dry at our current park which is pretty cheap compared to what we usually pay at at a park or a campground. We’re spending a minimum of $30/month on laundry. And that’s not including soap

[@thecraftyvoyager1232]

@Brian Herndon they don’t work. According to the video they’re taking at least a year off…unless I misunderstood that. But I have my own business and work from my camper so no uniform to have to keep up with

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Yes, we haven't worked as nurses in over a year. So our budget looked a whole lot different when we were working full time 🙂

[@tedsheldon11]

Good stuff. We have been full time for over a year. Yep staying out save money! Our rent is monthly , gas is cheaper , laundry a little more. We got an air fryer and an instapot and barely use propane.

[@brookstorivers]

Very enlightening! We are not even full time yet and have already traveled (towed) 10,715 miles in 9 months. I wish we had kept up with all the ACTUAL numbers like you guys have but instead I have only kept up with mileage, rv park cost, and average fuel difference. We originally got our RV because traveling so much for archery tournaments and we hate hotels, especially in light of the events happening now globally. In the near future we will be upgrading to a larger travel trailer and going a similar route to you guys by downsizing our stuff massively. Love the videos, keep them coming and maybe one day our paths will cross.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you so much for your wonderful support Donny, Tasha and Carl! 😊 This is wonderful to hear! Ya'll sound like you are seeing a lot of great places! Archery tournaments!? 😃 That sounds really awesome. Keep these great comments coming, it's great talking with you guys

[@amariejackson08]

so smart to NOT WAIT for retirement,!!! We retired, got 4 winters out rving and now we care for many family members so snowblowing this winter and caring for a few family members. Just do it

[@suewiltshire8092]

That was so interesting, what sensible decisions you've made. I'm at the opposite end of my life, working hard to clear debt, then sell the house and live smaller debt free and be able to travel. Good for you being so focused. Stay safe x

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you for the feedback! We love that you have awesome goals! Don't give up! The freedom is right there! Best to you!

[@elizabethraines9579]

Think about a All American Sun Oven solar oven ..no heating up the RV and free cooking

[@droningharry]

I think this is one of the best breakdowns I've seen. Each one is different maybe what they track is not the same as another. Point is it's a snapshot into how you stay viable so you can live your dreams totally cool!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you so much for the feedback! It was a tough subject but we are passionate about it! Have a great week!

[@MingoMoon]

Good video! It is a mysterious black hole as to where all that money goes. We still have our S&B home so there is that expense as well. But love your Laundry part, I have always said it does not pay to have a washer dryer with weight and the addition to your gray tanks and the cost I am happy to go to a laundromat, you meet all kinds of people there. We would go about every 2 weeks and make a day of it, get our groceries and fuel up for our next move so it was just how we rolled. We could get in and out in about 45 min and do about 3-4 machines full at one time, something that takes us all day at home. Keep up the good work

[@HappilyEverHanks]

That’s a perfect way to do it! It’s always best to get it all done at once LOL we find ourselves doing the exact same routine. Thank you so much for your wonderful support and feedback, we appreciate you guys 😊👏🏼🙌🏼 Stay safe!

[@Masterchief68]

Great breakdown of expenses! Becoming debt free is the most crucial step anyone can take, it takes a lot of strength to do and I applaud you for it! Well done!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you very much Bud!! We found becoming debt free to be SOOO liberating! We really appreciate your support friend, you bring smiles to our faces 😊Have a great weekend! Talk to you again soon

[@jeannettewalker3733]

So happy for you guys. I am old, retired and still dream about traveling through our beautiful country in our trailer (I live vicariously through you and Our not so perfect life) God had other plans for my hubby and I (we adopted our ASD grandson and my mom needs a lot of care at 100 yo.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

You both are amazing for what you do! Thank you for the love and support with our channel!

[@keevs5adventures]

Great video! I love how you broke open the books and showed us everything! The laundry was a big shocker for me! We don’t have the washer dryer combo, and are only part-time, and I find doing all our laundry using several washers in the laundry mat very satisfying! So fast!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Yes that is so true! 2 weeks of laundry gets done in 1.5 hours!! Thanks for watching!

[@PeteFolksinger]

I appreciate your candor and applaud your elimination of debt. We tackled debt later but discipline and the snowball method got us out and that made retirement so much easier.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

For sure! Feels good to be free! Thank you for sharing and your feedback!

[@KevinCoop1]

Love you two! You should be very proud of your accomplishments! We were one salary family, so was harder to pay off debt. Got house paid off 6 years before retiring and paid off all remaining when retired. It makes you feel great inside! Very Respectfully, Kevin

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you so much Kevin! You are very inspiring taking it all on with one salary!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Hey Kevin! Carl and Ney Ney here 😃We wanted to reach out and see how you have been? Is retirement treating you well lately? We are finally catching up on some R&R here. Been driving a lot lately! Anyways, we just wanted to reach out and see what was new on your side of the world? Hope you are doing well friend, stay safe out there!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Oh my goodness, we are so sorry you’re going through all this ❤️❤️ glad things ended up coming back negative, happy you are able to keep a positive outlook on things and that you have another granddaughter coming! Congrats to you guys!!! Much love to you from the Hanks family!! Stay safe 😊👋🏼

[@KevinCoop1]

@@HappilyEverHanks Thanks for the personal interest! Take care you two. BTW, I’m going to delete my response.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Absolutely, we enjoy hearing from you and totally understand. Take care Kevin!

[@TheSmallsRVAdventures]

Thanks for showing us how cost can add up if we don’t think ahead. It’s better to stay longer at each location rather then brief stays. The cost add up. This was a great how to video on saving while living the RV life.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Absolutely! Thank you so much for your continued and wonderful support 😊👋🏼 It's amazing how quickly things can add up like you said! Cheers to you! Stay safe

[@ethanarnold2063]

Another great video from you two and informative my wife and I are just weekend warriors but we hope to some full time rving in the near future

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you so much Ethan!! We hope that this can happen for ya'll as well :) cheers to you guys!! Hope to see ya'll out there one day soon

[@fordracer1415]

Congrats on being debt free. I was 57 before I got there. Now I can do what I want when I want. My wife and I are taking off in about a month for a extended trip Washington to North Dakota to Moab to Yuma and Phoenix maybe Yosemite on the way home. Thanks

[@HappilyEverHanks]

That is so awesome!! Gonna be a blast! Thank you for watching! Safe travels!

[@therealvinnyb690]

Well, again another great video! I really can’t say more than what has already been said. I know we will be doing laundry at the laundry mats and campgrounds. We are still downsizing and getting ready. This video helps a lot with the budgeting, I really had no idea on propane. Thanks again. Great job!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you so much Vinny!! We really appreciate your wonderful support 🤗Cheers to you friend!

[@erinbarrett3363]

Hi guys! Thanks to the Hanks for this video! Very informative! We have been living full time in our RV for a year now and will be hitting the road in November! It is all abouy budgeting and making it work.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you so much Erin!! That is so awesome, we are so excited for ya'll :) Cheers friends!

[@aKEPsoul]

Just became debt free myself! Fortunately, I get paid to travel with my dog. My goal is to save for the next 3 years and buy my truck and trailer in cash then take a full year off and relax. Love the channel!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Congrats!

[@homesteadnews]

Love seeing the numbers. Thanks #TeamHanks. Awesome video. As the Prince of Thrift, I am especially interested in BoonDockers Welcome, once Pat and I buy our RV.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you so much for the feedback! Boondockers Welcome is great!

[@Funtravelingwithus]

Our fifth wheel has a washer and dryer and they work well and get a lot done for my family of 3 , 2 dogs and 2 cats permanently living it takes care of all our needs.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

That is so great! Thank you for sharing 😃

[@HeatherStuck]

been waitin all day

[@HappilyEverHanks]

YAY!!! Thank you Heather!! :)

[@HeatherStuck]

@@HappilyEverHanks hubby and I were on your channel earlier and he said "we are about due for another video" and I was like, "ding ding ding.. YES!! Today is Thursday, 7:15 pm CT.. LETS GOOO" hahah

[@HappilyEverHanks]

LOL we ran into some technical difficulties this past Thursday...we were sweating bullets! Hopefully smooth sailing from here on out 🙂

[@unacarafea567]

Thank you for such a useful video. Very helpful. So glad we did this for 10 years in the 80"s and 90"s when we were younger and childless. That's when it's a fun learning experience. Not when you are too old to hike, bike and climb. Many times we were the only ones at campgrounds because RVs were not popular and living in one made people wonder what was wrong with us. It was super inexpensive and provided a freedom that's indescribable. I can't imagine doing it today at such high prices for everything.

[@robertabailey9513]

You are both great people. Thank you so much for all the information.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you so much Roberta!! We really appreciate your wonderful support 😊

[@GLAMP_Ride_and_ThRiVe]

Love the Video's!! Wife and i will be starting our Journey next April, just ordered our Grand Design Momentum 350G and an F350. We live in South Carolina right now and my wife is a new Nurse herself, she just graduated this year from Nursing school and i retire from the military this year. Looking forward to meeting you guys sometime. You're not far from us now in Tennessee . You guys have made it so much more simple for us to be able to start the full time life.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Hey Lee! Thank you so much!!! Congrats to your wife for graduating nursing school and thank you for your service in the military! ❤️ Would love to meet someday!

[@jeansullivan9104]

Thank you for the GREAT information - I really appreciate the breakdown.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you so much Jean!! We appreciate your wonderful support :)

[@JemJewelsJade]

i would love to see a video about you guys becoming travel nurses, how different is it than being a stationed nurse, how do you get your assignments, what made you want to become one, how is the pay compared to being stationed in a hospital etc

[@davelyons2271]

Did I miss the total expenses for a year? Just curious cause my wife is worried how many years we can go on our retirement..thanks

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Hey Dave! Did we forget to mention this? We spent a total of $22,007.48 🙂That is RV related expenses only!

[@davelyons2271]

@@HappilyEverHanks thank you so much

[@jbadkins]

Thank you for the break down 🫂 ... What was the total spent? Cost of RV? What about maintenence cost? (Tires replacement, motor maintenence, oil change, Water pump, etc) List of bare minimum basic items (propane tanks, kitchen items, pan, cup, bed, blankets, towels, etc) Maybe a full checklist 🤔 What items worth getting used versus new? ... As for the washer dryer, been looking up for the past 2 years, they are under $1K not sure where that $1,500 price came from 🤔

[@HappilyEverHanks]

This is great feedback! Thank you so much for taking the time to write this out, we will have to come up with some more descriptive content around these :)

[@courtneylouie1125]

You guys are the absolute best, so adorable!! Love love love all your content.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you so much! It means so much to us! More content coming right up!

[@CardelliFamof8]

If you have a property or home base to be a Boondockers welcome host, you get a 3 month credit to activate when you want per guest. I have not used boon dockers welcome yet, but being a host I have met some of the coolest people.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

That is so great Paul! Thank you for sharing 😃

[@ronwilson7662]

You two are the best, love your videos.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you so much Ron!

[@lesleeg9481]

You're no longer young??? Oh please! I turned 70 in 2022 and I'm heading out to start full time RV living starting Feb. 1 2023 in my class-A 35 footer. This is a wonderful resource for me because I have no idea what to expect.

[@BogeyInspired]

Thanks for the info!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thanks for watching!

[@rvnut1133]

I am with you in some many of these but for me being completely debt free is the best thing I have done for myself. In addition, I use the sun a whole lot to power everything which saves me money and, I haven't used my stove in years so propane for me lasts me a couple of years or so. It can be done cheap for sure without sacrificing anything.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

That is awesome! We are going to try boondocking and really being off grid shortly! It will be a new world for us! Thanks for watching and sharing!

[@JohnJohn-wr1jo]

So refreshing to see another couple who are on the same page financially. Wife and I are in our late 60s and have lived a wonderful life. We sacrificed some the first half of our marriage but do almost the opposite now and pay cash for everything. "Debt free asap" became our motto. We have friends and family members who did just the opposite and are paying the price big time for their care free spending lifestyle.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Love hearing this, John! You both sound like wonderful people. Ya'll are doing it the right way!! Thank you for your support in watching 😃

[@faithworksunltd]

thanks for your video ! this is exactly the video I was looking for. my wife and I were thinking about doing the same thing because she's going to be a traveling nurse and I'm going with her. this answered all my questions and now I know RVing won't work for us financially. I also applaud your way of thinking, we're also going to pay off all our debt and live our best life now and not wait til the "retirement age"... So thank you soooo much !!!

[@terririggle6106]

You guys are amazing! You learned early in life what was important. Do you own stuff or does your stuff own you? I love it that you are able to travel and have all these exciting experiences! Well, a tree falling on yr house wasn’t so awesome, but, you’re doing okay…😉

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you so much Terri!! We appreciate your awesome support :) This is a great question!! We are very thankful for you, have a great upcoming weekend ❤️

[@noemihinojosa2273]

I love this channel that much more! We have been following David Ramseys advice and we love not having debt other than our mortgage. We just bought a travel trailer Starcraft super lite 241BH to start living and seeing more of the world. Cheers to both of you for choosing freedom! 🎉

[@jonathanparrish8997]

First comment here! Happy Thursday Hanks!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Happy Thursday Jonathan!! 😃🙌🏼 Cheers to you!!

[@BogeyInspired]

😂

[@StacyForest738]

Great and timely info. My hubs and I are hitting the road full time at the end of the month, so it is nice to see especially the gas, propane, and laundry.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Glad we can paint a picture for you! Thanks for watching and the feedback! Excited for your upcoming adventures!

[@lunchbox2628]

You guys are awesome! A lot of great information (and entertainment) in your videos. I bought my first camper back in July and I can’t wait to hit the road. Hopefully, one day, we can meet up and have a beer 🙃

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you so much for this!! That is so fantastic :) We hope to meet up with you as well!! A beer sounds wonderful :) Cheers to you!!

[@juanminton1603]

Happy to reimburse you with a super thanks for all your time and effort putting this together. Congratulations to you both!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Juan, thank you so much! We appreciate the feedback and support more than we can express!

[@BobbyLeDouche]

You guys are awesome! Love your videos and how (no matter what), you are always positive. One additional thing on cost saving for the washer and dryer (that I always consider), is the added weight.. more gas $$. Take care!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Yes for sure Bob! We forgot to mention that! Big deal for us along with cost of washer/dryer! Thank you so much for your love and support!

[@marilyngatson2289]

Great video.... you guys are right saving money and paying off debt is freeing. So many people owe so much money and live check to check. I have lived full time for 6 years in my 33 foot rv and love it. I did it 6 years ago to save money and live simpler. I would never go back to sticks and bricks. Thanks for all the info.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Love that you are rocking the RV life and enjoy being free! Thanks for the feedback! 😃

[@TakeATripTogether]

Congrats to living on the road for 4 years. This video is so helpful. Thanks for sharing the details of your expenses! We love how you often give tips in your videos about ways to save money and the wonderful example that you've set by living debt free. Oh, and thanks for the laughs. We've been bingeing your videos and your antics are hilarious. Keep up the good work!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you guys so much! We greatly appreciate your support and taking the time to comment. We are so happy you enjoy the sense of humor and find it valuable. Are you guys currently living the RV life? 😃

[@TakeATripTogether]

@@HappilyEverHanks Not yet. Our goal is to transition to RV life, though. We just spent the last 17 years homeschooling our sons and are entering a new chapter of life with more travel. This summer was all about pushing ourselves to get out there and tent camp so that we could travel around our beautiful state. But we did just buy a small squaredrop camper and we'll be continuing our adventures in that. We definitely have the philosophy of START NOW with what you have and then upgrading from there without increasing our debt load. Which is why we appreciate your message so much. It's tempting to want to get out there and buy the best truck and RV combo but we're trying to do this in a fiscally responsible way.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

That’s awesome that you guys are taking things in your own time. Love that! We wish you guys nothing but all the success in your upcoming adventures. We hope to meet y’all out there one day soon on the road 😃🙌🏼

[@TakeATripTogether]

@@HappilyEverHanks That would be so much fun. Safe travels!!!

[@wolfrus1809]

Honestly. I’m 21 living in Ohio working in the oilfield. I’m considering trading in my 22 Chevy for a f350 and buy a camper and move around America so I can really explore and find a place to call a home. Hopefully this lifestyle is something I enjoy

[@jdmpsy]

Great video, love the transparency of your costs. We are working towards being debt free, and also figuring out what avenues I could pursue with a Kinesiology degree to RV full-time

[@HappilyEverHanks]

That is so great! Thanks for the feedback Josh!

[@aaronrance2994]

I’m new to this life style. Similar professional adaptations. I’m a Healthcare administrator doing 30-60-90-120 day assignments. Not camping. It’s my portable hotel. I’m a point A to point B then back home for 2-5 weeks between assignment s. Bought a Class C soI can have it fixed at car dealer versus Camping World prices.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Hey Aaron! It’s great to meet you, we love that you’re able to make this lifestyle fit your needs 😃🙌🏼 Nice job on the Class C! That would be really neat to have one of those! What state are you doing your traveling in as a Healthcare Administrator?

[@lisa62723]

Another great session with you two awesome people😎 Funny AND so wise at such a young age....inspirational to us all🥰 I hope you are able to enjoy many more years of the RV life....love that mentioned a family in the future...you guys will make great parents ❤ Thanks for sharing the deets😎 Very informative 🌼

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you so much Lisa!! You mean so much 🤗You are so kind and always brighten our days by reading your comments! We hope to meet you one day soon ❤️ Much love to you from the Hanks family! Stay safe

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Hey Lisa!! Carl and Ney Ney here 🤗We just wanted to reach out and see how you are doing? What's new in your neck of the woods? We are in the middle of a bunch of travel days here, it been hectic but we are so happy to be back home and on the road 😀We are thinking of you, hope you are doing well. Stay safe out there!

[@wetspotswimwear1199]

If you have a diesel, get a Loves & Pilot/Flying J fuel card, its not a credit card, it gets you points for every gallon of fuel you pump. IF you pump enough gallons per month, you get free showers. Buy their drink cup and you get free fill ups of coffee/fountain drinks. As your points grow, you can use them to purchase things in the store, t-shirts, coats, flashlights, just about anything in their stores.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

This is great information, thank you for sharing this 😃 We appreciate your feedback!!

[@markgosser9578]

Washer and dryer’s don’t last 13 years anymore! Great informative video guys.

[@mikenowak2360]

Hey wait a minute wheres Adam lol welcome to Michigan hanks

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Yes, where is Adam?? LOL

[@mikenowak2360]

@@HappilyEverHanks travel safe

[@mikenowak2360]

@@HappilyEverHanks Adams not here.........

[@docholiday4843]

Being debt free is awesome. Congrats on that. Investing for your later years is also important. More important for you younger folk who are self employed. I often wonder why I never hear any KZbin RVers talk about how important planning for those later years is.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you so much for this!! You make very valid points! It is something that shouldn't be taken lightly!

[@heathermiddleton4958]

What happened with the damage done to your rv when the tree fell on it?

[@HappilyEverHanks]

We have updates on that coming up! Stay tuned!

[@timlord4172]

The Hanks rock! Nicely done blog with a breakdown of your expenses, née née definitely knows how to crunch the numbers and that’s why you guys are debt free at your young ages! And yes Kyle the “big 30” is still young, but I can definitely say the both of you are wiser than your years. It is definitely nice to be part of the “debt free “club which opens up more time to explore and have some stress free fun times along the way. It took us some time to rid ourselves of our worldly possessions ie: houses, rentals, and business to realize the freedom from being beholden to our creditors. We keep reminding ourselves how wonderful it is to have no debt hanging over our heads. Such a feeling of true freedom to be part of the club! Cheers to the Hanks, and cheers to being debt free ❤️! #debtfreeclub

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you so much Tim! We will talk about the feeling of being debt free forever! The only people that can't stand it are the ones not trying to do the same! We are very passionate about this topic! Thanks for the great comment and support! #debtfreeclub

[@kens1039]

As Sea Shed said, the investment in a washer/dryer unit, in my opinion, is “paid off” more so in your time and ease of use, as opposed to strictly monetary cost to use ratio. I agree that it’s an individual choice based on what each person is willing to deal with when it comes to laundry.

[@hollybishop484]

We will be getting one. With a family of 6, I feel like the time and energy saved will be well worth it. 😄

[@HappilyEverHanks]

That's a great point! Thanks for sharing on the matter! 😃

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Yes Holly, for a family it makes so much sense!

[@lindadelaney8117]

LOVED how you thanked the audience after parking.😂🤣 SO TRUE!! You guys are AWESOME. I could watch you all day. Safe travels!!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you Linda!!! 😃

[@nymama42]

Love you two!😆 Thank you for sharing your experiences. Looking forward to traveling after nursing school 💜

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you so much! You will love the travel life!

[@thegoofyloverssaunders9812]

Huge inspiration!! I am going to nursing school to eventually take my little family RV-Travel Nursing!! Congrats on debt freedom!!!!!!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Love that so much!

[@mikenowak2360]

Whoop whoop its # Hanksthursday

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Hey Mike! Thanks for stopping by!

[@travisw2750]

I have always wondered how people are able to pull this off. I find all of this very inspiring. Very great information to share! Safe travels and keep it up.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you so much Travis!

[@10001694]

It was great to meet you at the rally. I checked out the damage to the rv from the tree. Good luck with the repair schedule. I have a portable washer that we usually wash the clothes and then take them to the laundry mat to dry. For small amounts we hang them out to dry. The small dryers are jut too expensive.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Hey Keith! It was so nice to meet you at the rally! Thank you so much for the feedback!! We are still debating getting one of those portable washers! Safe travels!

[@Modfrkt_75]

It’s so refreshing to see people your age become debt free and enjoy all that life has to offer! I love your videos and positive energy ❤️

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@paiddj3397]

I would ask how someone this age acquired debt to begin with.

[@stygertravel]

Finally up! #Hanksrock

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you guys so much!! We are so happy ya'll are here :) Cheers friends!!

[@tumbleweed4185]

You guys are knocking it out of the park! Great job!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you so much! 😃

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

We love being debt free! Loved how you showed the changing in cost for RV parks as you learned as you go! Maya said to high paw Dexter for having financially responsible parents! Chasing RV Sunshine ☀️ Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thanks guys! Will do! #debtfreeclub 😃

[@hrhbear]

sounds good guys but when it comes to the laundry I would look at a washer and dryer combo as a wise investment only because now days especially with front loader washers. they are famous for collecting bacteria and because of that I just dont feel safe using a washer and dryer everybody else has used because you can get bacterias in your laundry from those washers and even bed bugs are known to have survived the washer and dryers so it would be a NO for me to use everybodys washers!.....

[@HappilyEverHanks]

This is fantastic information! Thank you so much for sharing this with us, we had figured that the washer dryer combo would be the way to go one day 😃👍🏼 It’s very nice to hear from you, are you currently living the RV life?