Why We Abandoned Our Dream Of Full Time RV Living -- It's Unfortunate

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[@EndlessRVing]

@@oceanbreeze1397 these clowns never said we were leaving. But thanks for following us. 😉

[@ronaldw.2923]

With the recent passing of my wife, I found an unexpected benefit of full time Rving-The Unknown Future. What I mean is that I have a new purpose in life, to see as much of this great country of ours as possible to honor my wife. In a home, I would be bouncing off the walls in short time. In a motorhome, I have trip planning and trip dreaming (also maintenance-but let not go into that). Where will be my next sunrise be? Where will my sunsets be? America has so much to offer, that we don't often get the chance to see much. And when we do, our hearts and minds are filled with joy. I carry my wife with me in my heart and mind so she can see and enjoy all the things I do. The "sticks and bricks" will come one day, but until then it is the road for me and my wife.

[@sherir4462]

I am so sorry for your loss. :(

[@EndlessRVing]

So so sorry Ronald. Thanks for sharing and we wish you the best. ❤️

[@trish7042]

Ronald, I love your post. I'm so sorry for your loss! I truly love your perspective and wish you peace and lots of joy on the road with the spirit of your wife by your side!

[@bradneuman8329]

Ronald, it brought tears to my eyes. I tried to be brief in my post after yours. You solidified why we are doing, what you are doing. Happy and safe travels for you. Even though maintenance is an ongoing chore, my brother got it right. It is a labor of love, and it will keep me limber.

[@richardcampbell9225]

I'm sorry to hear about your wife. As a single person who is not very social I share your experience of bouncing off the walls at home. In addition, being home alone can bring loneliness, whereas full time RVing you can have new experiences and interact with new people by visiting new places. Going full time three years ago has allowed me to become much more content with myself and life in general.

[@bobellis1022]

I can sympathize with Ronald W. My wife passed away a little over 4 years ago. I had just remodeled our small and modest home for her. She only got to enjoy it for about 3 months before she died. I was literally dying inside that home. I have been a minister for over 40 years and had received an invitation to move to Texas from Mississippi and after much prayer, I decided it would be best for me to move. My main problem was I had spent everything thing I had saved trying to keep my Cindy alive and so I was broke and couldn't afford the rent they are charging here. I bought a cheap, old travel trailer that I did some repairs on and I'm living in it behind the church I am assisting at. I don't travel, but this provided me with an inexpensive way to move and have a decent place to live out my years. I plan on upgrading to a fifth wheel when I can and will probably always "full time RV." I really like it and am happy in my home and with all of my new friends and church family.

[@EndlessRVing]

So sorry for your loss. We thank you for sharing your story. Safe travels. ❤️

[@maddygvanlifer435]

I am so very sorry for the loss of your loved one. I'm so happy you have a place behind your church. It sounds wonderful. I'm retired, alone with my little rescue dog. I'm slowly converting my SUV and its roomier and perfect for me. I plan on going full-time but staying very CLOSE to my little church that I cherish. I retired to Texas and there are a ton of places to camp at and I am blessed with so many friends that have lots of land with Ponds and lakes that I could camp for free and enjoy God's wildlife. Beautiful and breathing. God bless the rest of your journey. Thank you for sharing.

[@AIXITstageleft]

@@EndlessRVingI got that he isn't travelling, he is living in his RV behind the church he works for?

[@rogerz8051]

Thought about it when we retired, but then our son, who lives 30 minutes away, had two beautiful daughters in quick succession. Then less than a year later, our daughter moved back near here and had a baby girl. Now we're surrounded by our wonderful grandchildren! Really puts things in perspective. The RV is nice for occasional fun trips, but no way we're going to be away from our grand-daughters very long during this time of their lives!

[@robertrenner7804]

Went full time in our motorhome 18 months ago. We had both been road warriors living in hotels for 27 years, about 50/50 together or on separate trips. Retired early but didn't know where to go (no family or place we called home). Full time RV seemed to be the perfect solution to allow us to travel until we found our retirement spot(s?). Like you, we are more tourists than campers, so it can be expensive. But so far we're enjoying it.

[@quigleymp]

Thank you for your post. We too plan to retire early and travel and want to full time it rving. What RV do you have?

[@robertrenner7804]

@@quigleymp 2019 Newmar Mountain Aire

[@chatty_cathie6391]

Recently retired, we cashed out an IRA, bought a shuttle bus and converted it ourselves. Quite frankly we are shocked how nice it turned out. Then reality sunk in. Suddenly living in it full-time was not so appealing for all the reasons you listed. When the spirit moves us, we load it up, wander a few days and then come home. Best of both worlds.

[@rvdareyet7201]

What really pushed us out of full time RVing was two main issues. First, the difficulty (and cost) of getting reservations with all the new RVs on the road. The second reason was the increased frequency of very violent weather. A tornado hit a few miles away from us when we were in Alabama. It destroyed several houses, and it was very sobering to contemplate what it would have done to an RV.

[@EndlessRVing]

:(

[@travelinggirl6681]

These are the same reasons that I have decided to not go full-time. We full-timed about 17 years ago but the geoengineered we@ather modific@ation program has brought the weather to dangerous extremes. The high winds are terrifying enough in a home let alone in an aluminum can!

[@rvdareyet7201]

We moved to Ecuador instead. The cost of living is even cheaper than full time RVing, and there’s no exposure to large bills like rebuilding a transmission or putting tires on a Class A. Plus, watching whales from your balcony is pretty awesome!

[@travelinggirl6681]

In my area, we had two hail storms within the last two weeks. That is unheard of! There is a wonderful campground about 10 miles away from us that is full all summer and while we were getting hit with damaging winds that took down huge trees, and hail stones, I thought of those folks in that camper and how terrifying the wind and hail must have been for them.

[@travelinggirl6681]

@@rvdareyet7201 That sounds beautiful but I can tell you that the severe weather is everywhere because it is being engineered.

[@garyb2961]

My 61 years has taught me that having balance in life is a nice way to live. We plan to RV in the "less-busy" summer months and hang by our pool at our small FL home in July and August. Not for everyone, but Nice balance for us.

[@jimestell3853]

Full time RVing has never been our plan, for all the reasons you listed and many others also. It is just not for us. The reasons we bought a coach: 1. Take to horse shows so as to have OUR STUFF on site ( all shows have RV parking on site) and not have to drive back and forth from a hotel to the show site. 2. Take to Colts game for tailgating so Lyn can have her OWN toilet as she does not do port-a-pots LOL 3. Weekend camping 3 miles from daughter's lake house to have OUR STUFF and not crowd into her place. 4. Short 3-6 day get aways just to have time together. LOVE having the coach to be able to do the above things but always want a stick/bricks place to come home to.

[@EndlessRVing]

Awesome share. Thanks Jim as always!

[@josephrawls]

I am with you on this one. I really never wanted to be full time but love to travel. Some times one week, some times two weeks. The longest we have been from home as far as traveling was 30 day. After that trip I was ready to see home for sure. Now that both of use are retired we don't have to do those rush, rush trips and can just take our time.

[@travelswiththetiny]

After five years full time on the road with my trailer and my dog, I love it more every year. I even wrote a book titled: "The Safe, Solo RV Nomad: Enjoy the Nomadic Lifestyle Without Any Fear." You made 8 good points as to why this lifestyle won't work for you. I haven't had those issues to the extent you have. The biggest benefit I get is the ability to follow the good weather and stay away from hurricanes, tornadoes, heat waves, and snowstorms. I think this will be an increasing concern as the full effects of climate change are revealed. I feel safer than someone in a stationary home who can't escape these dangers.

[@JoDo777]

EXACTLY! Being able to get up and go when bad weather is headed in is one reason why I'm eyeing a Class B soon. I can't wait, but I have to wait lol. Hopefully I will be on the road this winter lol

[@kayonnaroberts1988]

Agreed I saw solutions to most of their problems but over all this just isn’t the life for them

[@sew_gal7340]

A home in a good part of the country could avoid all those problems, but a trailer is still going to have a ton of unpredictable things happen to it that is worse than weather.

[@joygarrett8397]

I had hoped to be a mostly full timer when I bought my gently used class C a couple of years ago. Health issues, financial issues & more made me realize I would not be traveling as much as I had hoped. I’m a single older gal with 4 small dogs. And I need help with even basic repairs as arthritis is a hinder (could have done a lot more when I was younger); so I have to pay for even minor repairs/adjustments. And safety on the road alone has become a real concern . .

[@GoodLifeHighway]

Just stumbled on your video and you are spot on. We have been full-timers for 1.5 years and are actually getting off the road this year. All of your points are correct. We couldn't afford to have the home and the full-time RV life so we "sold-it-all". No regrets and it was an amazing adventure but we are ready to have some stability and privacy again. Great video! Safe travels - Kris and Ryan

[@sherriweber7105]

Love the video. I myself agree with you on full time rving. Having home as second base is great. That way you can go rving anytime. And still have a place to come home to when you’re done camping. Thank you Izzy and MJ for this video. See you soon!

[@rickgallo4323]

You guys are like a well swung hammer. Thank you, again, for hitting the nail on the head. This is very helpful to those pie-eyed dreamers of "the free and good life"..

[@timbumstead8548]

Many good points brought up for those thinking about full time RV living and a good way to prepare before taking the plunge. Personally, I have just entered my second year as a full time RV’er. Having medical that covers nationwide is great. If one wants to pick up every couple of days and go places, it can get pricey real fast, but one can find reasonable rates if you are willing to go with a monthly rate rather than weekly or daily. And always have a plan B. For myself, my daughter and son-in-law have a pad on their property that I utilize as needed as well as a spare bed in case my rig needs to go for service. I also have family property where I’ll be putting an off grid site next to my brother. In any case, the RV lifestyle is a great experience and worth every minute.

[@MaravillaYT]

How do you get medical that covers nationwide? Thank you

[@RVingwithLuck]

I started full time RV’ing on Oct 2021. Nov. 28th I had my Class C home smashed up by a semi-truck (see my channel for the video(s)). It was not drivable. I spent a month in a hotel, then decided to go into an apt (repair time was unknown). I tried selling the RV as it was being repaired, but I owe more than it’s worth. So once it was repaired, I knew I couldn’t afford an RV and apt. So I went back to full time RV’ing. Maybe in the months or years ahead I can sell it. This is because all your points are valid ones!

[@cesmigs8502]

This pandemic has introduced us to enjoy the outdoors. Since I can work anywhere now, we cash in our huge home and move out of the city into a 1,100 sq ft barndominium that fits our 25 ft RV and our small pick-up inside. I still like the idea of having home base but not worry about it when we’re away for months since it’s a low maintenance home. There is a freedom when you spend less in life and focus more on things that matters. It reduces those fears in your life.

[@anybodyoutthere3208]

Less is More

[@TSinRM]

I agree with all your reasons. We enjoy spending several months a year in our motorhome, but at a certain point I want to "go home." Two years ago we downsized from a 4 bedroom house to a 2 bedroom/2 bath condo. Our motorhome showed us that we didn't need 2300 square feet to be happy, so for that lesson we're grateful to the RV. I think about the folks that sell their home, buy an RV and some years hence decide it's time to get off the road. Another reason that we decided against full time RVing: If you're out of the real estate market for several years, it will be much more expensive to get back in. I like the balance we now have being "part-time" RVers.

[@sonofabutcher7003]

Great point on the real estate market! Can you imagine having sold your home as recent as only a couple of years ago? We almost did. So glad we didn’t. Home prices have been skyrocketing across the country.

[@dowzoo]

Thank you for being so honest. I've never saw the appeal in living an RV full-time and I see these videos of families with 5 or 6 kids crammed into an RV full-time and I think they must be crazy! We loved to go on RV trips, but then my husband had an accident and his mobility issues made made it difficult hooking up at the campgrounds, so we ended up having to sell our RV. I do miss it though.

[@rosemeow4166]

This is a very relevant video for those living in an RV full time ON THE ROAD. Glad you found the stable life works for you! I’m much of the same school of thought, I’m embarking on stable life, on our own private land but full time in a stationary RV. I hope I’ve found the best of both worlds, but time will tell! Thx for the insight

[@EatSleepRVRepeat]

Congrats Guys! The best of both worlds. Izzy, the Countdown 40! Lou & Angie

[@bobthomas9143]

Thank you for this! It gives us something to really consider now!

[@pmraul2921]

Awesome content. Thank you.

[@itstimetorv]

Left rving due to amount of people now Rving. Can no longer just get up and go. Sold my RV this month but I believe that the economy is going to head south soon and maybe that will force people to sell and stop RVing. I believe that a lot of the people that are new to RVing will drop out as they didn’t realize the cost, maintenance and now the ever escalating campground costs and crowds. Will get back in once the, hopefully, times will change back to a more normal RVing past.

[@AshleyG529]

I'm thinking 2024

[@jtosti66]

We love our home and will never sell it , however we love RVing as much as possible but not full time. We love the adventurous part of RVng. We totally agree that it’s critical for us to have a home base. Great video, see you two again soon. Take care.

[@EndlessRVing]

Thanks for sharing Jeffrey. :)

[@arbonneladyTN]

Us as well. Sticks and bricks and medical ticks💁🏻‍♀️ After moving 17 times in my life (Navy wife, Navy daughter and 3 civilian moves) I like my roots! Hubby has a medical issue that needs a special doctor office shot every 4-5 weeks. We need to be near home for that alone. We too love the travel, though we love our home base too❤️

[@toritipton1514]

I LOVE RVing and also LOVE my home and will never sell it. I like the flexibility of both styles of living. Plus I find my family and friends tend to meet me at locations they’ve always wanted to visit.

[@juliebolduc802]

Us as well!

[@tinacathey8241]

Several years ago it was cheaper to rv because of cost for hotels, now it cost more in some spot to rv then to stay at a hotel or even a resort. It's much easier to find a hotel room then an rv spot, and no dumping. Shower ever day, etc. Much cheaper on gas to drive a vehicle especially now. Just some thoughts Great video

[@landahoy5217]

Sleeping in hotel is gross. They don’t change the blankets, bedspreads or pillows. Unfortunately sheets and pillowcases don’t protect. RV is the only way to go ......

[@maximac222]

@Tina Cathey That is what we are considering as well. How many hotel stays can you have for the cost of an RV? That is one of our questions. And also, you can usually get a hotel somewhere, now that is not the same for campgrounds.

[@tinacathey8241]

@@maximac222 Several of the campgrounds are offering those tiny homes or cabins. You still need reservations but still get the campground feel.

[@ramonlicha3881]

Thanks for sharing all this information with us! We pospone our plan for probably two years and decided works with other buckets list projects (Europe). We have a medical situation last year that make us change our course. Stay safe and healthy! Enjoying spring!

[@EndlessRVing]

Hope you guys stay healthy! Safe travels. :)

[@kdub1666]

Good video topic. It's a compromised lifestyle and stressful at times. One needs to forgo hobbies, get rid of belongings or put things in storage, live the tiny home life, hidden costs, have to climb in/out of coach, poor insulation, poor noise isolation, etc. And then we see some full timers try to duplicate home life via purchased RV resorts with casitas, hardscape, etc. Full timing is a romantic idea that doesn't make much sense. There's no place like home.

[@blueoxontherun9188]

My favorite comment...Friends and family!! I disagree, we love the fact that we are small so they won't stay as long...or not visit at all😂😂😂 We are Full Time and LOVE it. Just celebrated our 1 year Full Time anniversary in April 11th ! ❤

[@EndlessRVing]

We know you love the full time life and we love that. 😍

[@donorcutt3605]

Great take! We kicked the “Full Timer Dream” around for a long time and your list was spot on for why we opted not to go down that road and chose a very small off grid cabin in the middle of nowhere (it doesn’t depreciate), a much smaller travel trailer option and made our “sticks n bricks” as low maintenance as feasible. That “6 month-ish” on the road time works just fine for us. Maybe a good niche channel for you..content on how to secure the “sticks n bricks” and options like renting it out to explore. (Love the retirement countdown😂! Did the same thing myself… had the countdown calendar in my locker! “Git er done!”)

[@suzypos4571]

Thanks for sharing..I've had these questions.. we're going to possibly be getting one..but maybe not.. we'll see. Grateful.

[@sylvial6351]

Y'all keep it so real. Telling like it is. We RV'ed from March last year until early June. Our Jayco whitehawk TT caught fire while driving in Colorado and yes was a total loss. That cut our trip short and was very devastating and hard to recover from but we were not having as much fun as we thought we would for most of the reasons you stated. Cost of a site and crowds, traveling from one reservation to the next, if you had said reservation and you couldn't be spontaneous and extend your stay, veer of course or just change plans. Even reservations on a Military base could be a problem. Now add fuel costs. So we have not replaced our TT and don't plan to this year. Let the economy settle down, if possible and the price of RV's become realistic. Until then gonna enjoy our slice odf Heaven here in Florida. Thanks for your insight and keeping it real.

[@campingalan]

Hi Mj and Izzy! This is an awesome video! Thank you for sharing your plans and opinions on this topic. I retired from the army in 2013, and did a career change that I am still working in. We are really close to getting our house paid off. Our plan is to work for maybe 5 more years to finish the house mortgage and refill the bank account. After that, we will plan to do 1-2 month trips to focus on a specific part of the country, then return to our home for 1 + months. We live in a national park-like area, so it is really great to be here. Also, like your comments, the pandemic highlighted the benefit of having a home base. Safe travels!

[@EndlessRVing]

Thanks for sharing Alan. Sounds like a great plan!

[@davidhidalgo1331]

Hi MJ and Izzy. Thanks for another great video. I've been retired for 4 years, been rving most of my adult life. No plans to go full time as we love our beautiful home in So Cal. We try and get out every month, usually for a week or longer. We have trips planned 10 months for this year. It works for us, great to get away most every month, but love coming home to the sanctuary of our home and backyard. Take care, stay safe, and God Bless our Thin Blue Line Family!!

[@EndlessRVing]

@@davidhidalgo1331 thanks David! 🙌

[@RVWagginTails]

I mentioned several times in some of our videos (RV Waggin Tails) that we believe many of the full timers are going back to some kind of "home" or "home base". So, I think you are right on target! We'll probably "PART TIME" it and be home for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years and then swing back home during some of the summer months to "reset" our rig. Good video!

[@ibanezgj1]

Well done.... Great summary.....!!!

[@EndlessRVing]

Much appreciated.

[@Thesaltymedic36]

I leave in 4 years. It’s irrelevant if this or that is full. We’re leaving, not doing this job anymore. Now we won’t have a house but have a place or two we can retreat to if needed. We’re going FT and I’ll be 54 so we’re guessing being gone 7-10 years, that’s a guess totally. Life happens so we will see. We will be back occasionally for family but after all my years I’m not going to die a paramedic in this county without seeing everything I possibly can. I’ve spent too much time and energy “serving” now I’m gonna self serve before I die. ✌🏼

[@susanparker8987]

This was very enlightening! Thank you!!!

[@EndlessRVing]

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching! 😁

[@kathyadams3366]

I love RV’ing but I have no desire to full time. I love my home and the space it provides. All your reasons are spot on and I completely concur.

[@cindysmith7600]

I agree with your reasoning. I like to call us Any-Timers since we are now both retired. My husband would sell it all but I like having our home base. To me it is the best of both worlds.

[@BlueBearQuilts]

Great video. Many good things to consider.

[@EndlessRVing]

Thanks for watching!

[@websitesbylou]

Terrific video. Telling it like it is -- the good, the bad, and the awful. "Mostly full time RV'ers" sounds like a plan. Good luck! Lou from Georgia.

[@bradneuman8329]

We are in line with Ronald W. In 2016 my wife was diagnosed with breast cancer. Now no signs of cancer (YES) but she is dealing with diabetes requiring insulin. Sugar levels are now stable. Retired and "things" do not have the same meaning. Leaving apt in May & seeing the country while still heathy. So excited that our kids, with our grandkids are excited about joining us as much as possible. Our kids have fond memories of their childhood camping and can't wait to do it again with their kids, especially that we have upgraded from a class c to a larger Class A with plenty of room.

[@EndlessRVing]

Stay healthy. ❤️

[@ericperry9590]

My wife and I traded our tag along camper for a truck camper, we got tired of just going to a campground. Now we can go off grid/boondocking. We spend 90% of our time outside so we didn't need anything big, just a place to lay our head at night and get out of the rain if needed. So to hear it's not working out for you guys. Stay safe

[@johnfullmer7659]

You guys have brought up some great information for people who are not going full time Thank you I hope you're all doing well and safe

[@EndlessRVing]

Thanks John. 👍

[@lynneallan8637]

You both hit the nail s on all the heads, yes all of your points are so valid and so many of us need to remember these thoughts. We own our home and so thankful we do. Thank you for all the great RV information you bring. And yes we are finding that making travel plans are becoming more difficult.

[@EndlessRVing]

Thanks Lynne. :)

[@mrssperry6562]

We just started RV living. We had a home but sold it and moved into luxury apt... I happened to land a 6 month job with free full hook up at a KOA... took out a loan to break lease and we're off! So far we love it!

[@DMRSIX]

Thank you for saying this! I hear so many full time KZbinrs talk about the RV lifestyle but they don't talk about having a home base or an investment property/home that appreciates in value. That's why we decided to keep our home and travel when we can. We were recently down in Galveston and we noticed that the state park there was adding dozens of new RV spots... I don't know if this is happening in other states but I saw it as an encouraging sign to the booming RVing trend.

[@michaeldavies9533]

My wife and I thought about going full time when we retired but when we looked at how much we would have to get rid my wife would not let that much stuff go so we down sized and swopped our RV for one alittle bigger so we could spend more time on the road and still have a base,our two children take it in turns to keep our home ok. Best of luck guys Regards from Hereford UK

[@rickr.3637]

We sold our big house and 10 acres in the country, however we maintained 70 acres ochers of woods. We bought a condo in our home town and we can hit the road any time. We are blessed!

[@ssgt2002]

I like this view of the situation from the other side of the country. I look forward to seeing more of the adventures when you complete another 40 months.

[@kimbykimbers3750]

You have made some valid points, Thank You….

[@risingphoenixranch4828]

We are rehabbing a 30 acre property. Near a midsized town. We are looking for a few other RV people on the property for security in our blind spots and so I can take trips. Without worrying about the property being vandalised or care of the plants and animals.

[@vicmendes6940]

I highly recommend it. It’s been 4 months for me and it’s the best job I’ve ever had. My wife retired 3 months ago and our job now is to watch our 3, soon to be 4 grandkids three times a week and the check is always there on the first of the month. 40 months will be here soon. Stay safe brother.

[@EndlessRVing]

Thanks Vic.

[@jasonclift7253]

Great content again - We look forward to more :)

[@Rob0319]

My wife and I originally planned to full time RV when we retire in 48 months (8 months after Izzy) but realized we wouldn't be able to downsize that much after recently moving into a smaller home. We are now planning on being in the "most time" RV camp (although our definition of most time is 9 to 10 months). For us, the cost of being "most time" RVers will likely be more than "full time" as the costs to keep our sticks and bricks will exceed savings of not RVing for 2 to 3 months. But, the benefits of having a home base is worth the added costs.

[@patrickarrigo6288]

I like your true and honest opinions It’s really made me think about getting an RV and if I truly want one

[@grandmasfavorites]

I traveled 2005-2009 and moved from S CA to NE OH. So glad I enjoyed it while I could. It was a dream that I experienced then that I'm not in condition to want to do now. I now enjoy being a home body. 😊💖👍

[@AmpedtoGlamp]

I just had 3 surgeries in the past 3 months. so I get the wanting to have a home base to retreat to. I was able to get treatment and have the support of my doctors and family. Even though the RV is fun and comfortable when you are not well its not the same. Also, we've had a number of repairs done on our rig. .We would have been homeless for weeks if it was our permanent residence. Not to mention a lot of warranties will not cover full-time living. Next year we will do some longer trips (3 months or more at a time) but we don't plan to give up our home base. Thanks for sharing!

[@velie]

Great channel!

[@historicworldchallenge]

I think you guys are spot on, I can see myself being a part time Rv’r in retirement 3-6 mo. Year.

[@robmags5781]

Hey guys, My wife and I follow many of you on youtube full timers and Sometimers. We also like coming home to our home after a couple of weeks or a month on the road. We have decided not to full time cause we enjoy the comforts of home. Going out and camping in our rig is fun but we could not live in it.

[@RobinT-treehugger]

Agree totally in most respects.... we bought our dream home about 3 yrs ago and have zero intentions of ever leaving it EXCEPT to go camping. The most we would ever spend on the road is maybe a month, but until hubby retires we can't afford to do that. We are hoping to trade in our camping trailer for a Class-C in the near future, but that is as far as it goes. We love our home. We love camping, RVing, tent camping even, and crazy enough backpacking! We love nature!

[@pjc5571]

Thanks for the video

[@EndlessRVing]

Anytime!

[@KeepCalmandCraftOn]

I like that "most time RVer". I think that's what we're aiming to be. We've only had our RV for 7 months but we want to be in it ALL the time! But yes, a lot of the reasons you mentioned are very true for us. So we would definitely downsize homes to have a home base. We're still years out from this, but it's fun to dream about the day it becomes a reality.

[@georgenewman3967]

quality of the roads, price of diesel, hourly labor rates, availability of parts…it’s a whole new beast out there

[@tedlov06]

We living in our new class c right now till our house gets done(hurricane ida destroyed it). Wife is always saying she miss the tub. Wife and I love our home to go full time. Thanks for sharing👍👍

[@johnarmstead4177]

Thank you so much 💖

[@Whiskers_and_paws]

We just started full-time. We have 4 grandkids and one on the way. We are lucky that two of our daughters have bought homes with acreage, guest room for us, and RV pad! When we need a break or just need tonsee family we can always come back to their homes. Medical care is important for one of us. The good thing is medical care is better in another state than where we are now so it works out. Hopefully it all works out!

[@gamerguy5696]

Most-timers is a description for more and more folks. We will always have a home base, for most all the reasons you mention. We love being able to be on the road as long as we want, but have an off ramp whenever we want also.

[@enochfoss8993]

Thank you for making this honest and informative video. I don't own an RV, but if I do move forward one day with purchasing one this reiterates that full-time RV'ing is not for me.

[@richardfootitt9557]

Interesting that you mentioned you like your hookups over going out and boondocking. I'm assuming the most important hookup you would "require" is electric power. The others such as waste disposal can always be taken care of periodically, so I don't assume that is a necessity as far as you are concerned. My thinking as a full-time Rver is that electricity available all the time is important, and I make sure I have the power to run our electrical items. With solar panels and a generator, that's pretty much taken care of. Granted, creating enough energy to run the AC is pretty difficult, but some people actually even are able to produce that much energy. We solve the AC problem by being nomadic. When winter hits, we are in southern Arizona where the RV heater is more than sufficient to keep your rig warm and toasty. When summer hits we find our way to mountain tops where it is very cool. No AC needed.....So just a few thoughts I had on your video. :)

[@derstuka96]

I would never give up a home base. It's easy to leave for any amount of time, only to have the option of returning home. Not the case when you're full timing. You're boxed in...

[@garygellermann2689]

The joy and wonder definitely have to our do the negatives. Presently cruising the Caribbean on a sloop for three years and every few weeks change countries. Amazing lifestyle!

[@stevekiray1676]

What's funny is I recognized the clip of the Beachcomber Campground in S. Jersey..camped there 15 years ago with our 42' Monaco Signature.

[@georges4562]

All very valid points and food for thought for sure. We plan to use our new motorhome for weekend stuff and vacation and keeping our home

[@rvdareyet7201]

We agree completely!

[@waynekern8471]

Since buying our hybrid & Thousand Trails membership in 2018 we are truly enjoying camping again since the boys were little and we were in a tent/pop up. Even so, while we want to get out when we retire in a year or so and travel, we aren't thinking about full-time.

[@TakeATripTogether]

We absolutely agree with the conclusion you came to about having a home base of some kind to return to. We initially had a dream of becoming full-time RVers but the more we think about it, the more we realize being able to head out on longer trips and then RETURN HOME will definitely fit our lifestyle better. Our sons are in their early 20's and we know that once we have grandchildren we aren't going to want to be away from them most of the year. Having the ability to RV for a month or more would be amazing, though, so that's our new goal. Thanks for your honesty and for sharing your insights with us!

[@EndlessRVing]

Thanks for watching and safe travels. :)

[@olliechristopher467]

I'm not an RV'r and have no desire of doing it. I just enjoy your channel. I always learn something from your videos. Thank both of you.

[@EndlessRVing]

Thank you SO much!

[@jayrpyne7067]

Have been following you with interest ... well done. Allot of good info. Allot to think about. Allot of truths. Things most people haven't really considered when they made the decision to rv never mind the permanent part of that decision. We have learned a lot from your stories and ideas. We are in our 70's and gone back a permanent dwelling for some of the reasons mentioned. Heed the advice. It's all good. It may not be for you but it is still something to think about when your are planning your future. Thank for your stories. Allot of good info. Namaste. Jay

[@EndlessRVing]

Thank you Jay. Namaste.

[@adriangleprin6949]

We were full timers for three years 2009 - 2012 and loved it apart from the breakdowns . Gave up due to health reasons . Now like you we have a nice property with elbow room . No visible people. But have to go back to RVing , long distance but part of the time . New Renegade Verona LE 40 on order . Wish us luck.

[@tomrezentes8295]

We most time. We thought about full timing, but after a 10 month trip we decided against it. So many of the reasons you listed was the same reasons we had for not full timing. We also own a lot in Florida and spend 6 months here too.

[@lbl9066]

I’ve been watching since bf COVID, I really wanted to do this…. 65 y.o.widow, I be changed my mind.. to me safety, and health issues.. everything you said is correct….

[@muggywebster1117]

Still full-time and I haven't had ANY issues getting a spot. I think it must be west coast because on the east coast from CT down to TX and back we haven't had an issue. In fact we were often the only people in the campgrounds Mon - Fri.

[@resesizemore7168]

Nope not out West either. We've been full timing all over the west for the last 9 months and just booked the remainder of this year. We haven't had any trouble booking anywhere we want to go from Oregon to Texas. I think maybe state parks are hard to get into on the weekends with lots of part timers, but we don't stay there because our rig is too big for most of them.

[@kingsoutdoors4379]

I lost my wife in January. An R.N of 22 years . We both have bad health and I'm disabled renting a room from a church on very limited income. I'll be forced to live in my vehicle ( which needs work) very shortly with my dog.. I have no choice..... I'm just trying to stay alive.... Enjoy each moment with each other like it's your last.....I'm so Greatful I did.... I just don't know what to do now.....God Bless

[@EndlessRVing]

Best of luck sir

[@Freetobeme8181]

Not everyone can be a homeowner especially in this economy so I think if someone wants to branch out and do the full-time RV thing for a year or two to save money or a little longer than it’s probably a great idea, there’s risk in everything and not everybody’s going to be as adventuresome as others. However I believe it’s more about your mindset than anything else. Obviously if you have health problems and circumstances that don’t allow it then that’s a reasonable reason not to do it. But I think if it’s in your heart and you want to do it and you pray on it you should go for it. You can always come back to a sticks and bricks dwelling. You get one life and you never know how you like it unless you try it! Be smart and prepare.

[@margiedaniels1154]

Great job! We moved to be near our kids and grandkids that LOVE the camping world. They are 4 and 6. I know when they are older it may change but for now they are our camp buddies.

[@EndlessRVing]

Awesome!

[@geraldkoth654]

79 years old and have not been to a quack in 20 years. I never listen to anyone who only profits if I am sick. I only stay at parks with large spaces and are at the end of the end of the road. My trailer is better than any apartment or condo. I have everything I need to fix both my truck and my trailer on board. Even a welder. RV living is the cheapest way for me to live. I domicile in South Dakota the best state not to live in. My biggest single expense is Federal Income Tax. They even tax Social Security. BOOOOO. From the start of the Beer Flu (Karma for putting fruit in beer)12 y I had no trouble whatsoever with sites in Parks. Of course, I was in the real USA. 12 years on the road and it is total freedom. Family. Best I can say is when they get together it is the Family Rebellion.

[@shellyohara3379]

We totally agree. We have been on the road for a year and a half now. Fortunately we still have our house and will be back in it come August. I certainly love the camper life but I also love the house. Future will be long trips and other ways to vacation. My family is all close to the house so looking forward to spending time with them. Enjoy RV life your way!

[@billdavis2466]

Great video guys. I did not get a rv yet still waiting for the word to get back to normal so I can afore one. But as always you hit it on the head. I can not sell the home and go on the road. My wife would leave me. We need a home base. This video had a lot of good information. Thank you again.

[@Jesusismykin]

Great video 👍👍👍😊

[@EndlessRVing]

Thank you!

[@robh063]

I follow several on KZbin that were full timing. Some are still doing it, some are staying in a campground for a year and then re-evaluating things. For us, my wife and I retired three years ago and decided we would be snowbirds. We would keep our home here in New York State but be where it's warm in the winter. Then in the summer do more localized camping here in the North. Then Covid happened and we got to be snowbirds one winter and we've been home for the past 2 years. We both went back to work part time so we didn't go nuts sitting at home but now we're ready to resume our plans. We have different parks and resorts booked and paid for on our way South next fall and a 4 month stay at a resort in Florida booked as well. We're still working on where we'll stay on the way back North but we're excited. One thing we learned when we were snowbirds is that insurance is a HUGE deal! We're not old enough for Medicare and fortunately we carry Insurance through my original employer that I retired from. I learned that "In Network" out of State is not the same thing as "In Network" in your home state. We're currently researching supplemental insurance that may or may not be available in case something happens again. A one night stay in a hospital that was "In Network" in Florida along with doctors that were "in Network" cost me $12,000 out of my pocket because we weren't in our home State. If we had been in our home State I would have only paid $300 for deductibles. Being RVers whether fulltime or Snowbirds like us is not a cheap adventure. That's for sure! Best wishes to you moving forward!

[@Patty747]

I would like to know more about this problem with health care. We were considering to winter in Florida and we also live in New York. We have the NYSHIP plan, as we are both state workers, retiring this year.

[@robh063]

@@Patty747 We have Univera insurance through our former employer (County Government). It's a high deductible plan that the County contributes to equally so we are only responsible for half of the full deductible amount. I thought once the total deductible was met, everything would be handled the same, regardless of where we were, provided we were in network. It turned out we were responsible for a lot more of the medical bills because we were in network but not in New York. You will need to contact your Insurance company and ask about your responsibility if you or a covered person needs healthcare while out of State. We learned the hard way. Thankfully we were smart and had put extra money in our Health Savings Account so we had the money we needed to pay those bills but it was still a hard pill to swallow (no pun intended).

[@stevesmi1177]

My wife and I are selling everything and going full time in a month ,bought a 2017 phaeton with the sale of are home!have never been so glad to get rid of something I thought was a dream! So much maintenance and taxes all I did was work.we are planning on a small piece of property some day but for now I'm done with houses !same house every were i go different yard i don't have to mow !!!

[@cococook4790]

I really enjoyed hearing your perspective on this issue. It is something I turn over and over in my head. We love spending time with our children and grandchildren. So I'm sure that would be a big hole in our lives to be away too much. Also, my husband is one who doesn't like small spaces for too long, so I know he would struggle. Fortunately, we have a vacation home we could always come back to but it's two hours from the kids,

[@dandej5317]

44 months until retirement from LE and plan to go full time or at least give it a try!

[@EndlessRVing]

Good luck!!

[@BobbiGail]

Super smart video.

[@BlueFlyer83]

I run an RV Park a d I can vouch that these points at 100% correct. Fulltime Raving isn't for everyone. Being flexible is huge also.

[@OldWestGirl]

Hi there ! My wife an I were full time RV’ers for almost 2 years and decided to settle down a buy a house again. For us there were several reasons: 1) the feeling of not belonging anywhere. We like to have friends and hang out with them. 2) Cost was higher than expected and you don’t save up living RV life. 3) Too crowded at campgrounds. 4) what we really like about camping is the weekend getaways to small state parks etc. 5) Always concerns about finding a place to stay because campgrounds are so booked.

[@pennylynch4471]

Rving was our retirement plan, but not full time, sell the house. We planned on longer trips, up to a month at a time. Now, health problems have dictated change. I am glad to hear you bring up health concerns as a reason for keeping a home base. I have several diseases/syndromes/conditions, that come with way to many Drs. The thought of having to deal with one that doesn't know me should a crisis come up just puts so much more stress on me. I'll be alone, as my husband is now in a nursing home because of his health. I've always wondered how things like mail were handled, Where do you keep things I normally keep in a safe deposit box, how to travel safely with pets (cats esp, dogs I don't worry so much about running) I hope you will continue your videos. I have learned a lot from you, and appreciate your straight forward, honest approach. From a Wanna-be fan

[@EndlessRVing]

We're not going anywhere. Many videos to come! lol

[@cwfarm1]

My husband and I had RV's since the mid 70's. He passed away suddenly 5 yrs. ago and I sold our RV. Now, 5 yrs. later I have a small 25 ft. Class C. I missed having one and I just tell my family and friends, this is my hotel/motel on wheels. I have a dog and not really a camper, but want to travel to visit family and friends and see the country. Life is too short to just sit and not enjoy what we love to do. As long as I can remain healthy at 76, I plan on enjoying what I love to do. Also, I know my husband is proud of me.

[@EndlessRVing]

Good for you! And yes I’m sure he is very proud of you. I know we are!