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Travels with Ted
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Travels with Ted shares RVing tips and tricks. Christina has been a full-timer RVers since 2016, traveling the country with her husband, Justin, and her dog, Ted. On this channel she shares advice for planning RV trips, conducting RV maintenance, the bets RV products and more!
How To Empty RV Holding Tanks (The Right Way!)
How to Empty RV Holding Tanks!
New to RV camping? In this RVing for Beginners video, I explain how to dump your RV holding tanks correctly. Follow our step-by-step guide to empty your RV tanks and you will never have to worry about clogs or the dreaded poo pyramid.
Learn more about RV holding tanks: www.travelswithted.com/rv-holding-tanks-101-d3/
Want to learn everything you need to know before your first camping trip? Our online course, The Beginner’s Guide to RVing, will teach you! Use Coupon Code VIDEO for 50% off! www.travelswithted.com/beginners-guide-to-rving/
New to RV camping? In this RVing for Beginners video, I explain how to dump your RV holding tanks correctly. Follow our step-by-step guide to empty your RV tanks and you will never have to worry about clogs or the dreaded poo pyramid.
Learn more about RV holding tanks: www.travelswithted.com/rv-holding-tanks-101-d3/
Want to learn everything you need to know before your first camping trip? Our online course, The Beginner’s Guide to RVing, will teach you! Use Coupon Code VIDEO for 50% off! www.travelswithted.com/beginners-guide-to-rving/
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Spacious Skies Balsam Woods Campground Review (Abbot, ME RV Park)
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Here's our review of the Spacious Skies Balsam Woods Campground in Abbot, Maine. This central Maine RV park is a great place for ATV owners and hikers. Watch our full RV park review to learn about the amenities, campsites, and nearby attractions. See more of the best RV parks in Maine and the rest of New England: www.travelswithted.com/best-rv-parks-in-new-england/
RV Holding Tanks Explained (RV Black, Gray and Fresh Water Tanks for Beginners)
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RV Holding Tanks Explained! New to RV camping? In this RVing for Beginners video, I explain what RV holding tanks are and how they work. Learn the difference between RV black and gray water holding tanks. I also explain what an RV fresh water tank is and when to use it. Watch now for a complete guide to RV tanks! Learn more about RV holding tanks: www.travelswithted.com/rv-holding-tanks-101-d3/...
5 (More) Common Newbie RV Mistakes to Avoid
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We’ve been living and traveling in our RV since 2016. During that time we’ve made every mistake in the book and seen hundreds of other campers make the same mistakes. In part 2 of this series, we share 5 (more) common newbie RV mistakes you want to avoid. As a new RV owner, you can easily avoid these common errors. Just watch this video and do as we say not as we did. See more common RV mistake...
RV Boondocking for Beginners: Managing Water, Power and Holding Tanks while Dry Camping
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New to RVing? In this RVing for beginners video, we tell you everything you need to know before your first RV boondocking trip. We share how to find RV boondocking spots, how to conserve water while dry camping and RV boondocking power options. Learn more about RV boondocking: www.travelswithted.com/rv-boondocking/
Worst Things about RV Living You Tube
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After more than 8 years of living in an RV and traveling full-time, I can say without question that I love this lifestyle. However, RV living comes with many pros and cons. You need a strong desire to travel and a good sense of humor to deal with the bumps in the road (literal and figurative). If you are considering full-time RVing, start with realistic expectations. Here are the 5 worst things...
30 Amp vs. 50 Amp RVs: RV Power Systems Explained Part 2
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30 Amp vs. 50 Amp RVs: RV Power Systems Explained Part 2
8 RV Kitchen Essentials: A Full-Time RVer Shares 8 Must Have RV Kitchen Items
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8 RV Kitchen Essentials: A Full-Time RVer Shares 8 Must Have RV Kitchen Items
RV Electrical Systems Explained: 12v and 120v RV Power Systems
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RV Electrical Systems Explained: 12v and 120v RV Power Systems
Mountain View Campground in Vermont Review: Awesome Riverfront RV Resort!
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Mountain View Campground in Vermont Review: Awesome Riverfront RV Resort!
RVing for Beginners: 17 RV Terms You Should Know
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RVing for Beginners: 17 RV Terms You Should Know
Sandy Beach Campground Review: New Hampshire Thousand Trails RV Park Review
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Sandy Beach Campground Review: New Hampshire Thousand Trails RV Park Review
RVing for Beginners: RV Types Explained (Towable and Motorized)
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RVing for Beginners: RV Types Explained (Towable and Motorized)
RVing for Beginners: How to Use RV Toilet (without Clogging It!)
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RVing for Beginners: How to Use RV Toilet (without Clogging It!)
5 APPS EVERY RV CAMPER SHOULD DOWNLOAD!
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5 APPS EVERY RV CAMPER SHOULD DOWNLOAD!
Lake George Schroon Valley RV Resort: Thousand Trails RV Park Review
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Lake George Schroon Valley RV Resort: Thousand Trails RV Park Review
5 Questions to Ask about an RV Extended Warranty
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5 Questions to Ask about an RV Extended Warranty
Thousand Trails Rondout Valley RV Park; Upstate New York RV Park Review
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Thousand Trails Rondout Valley RV Park; Upstate New York RV Park Review
RV Closet Organization: How Do Full-Time RVers Store All Their Clothes?
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RV Closet Organization: How Do Full-Time RVers Store All Their Clothes?
Thousand Trails RV Parks: All Your Questions Answered!
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Thousand Trails RV Parks: All Your Questions Answered!
How to Unclog RV Black in Less than 5 Minutes (Reverse Flush Valve Tutorial)
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How to Unclog RV Black in Less than 5 Minutes (Reverse Flush Valve Tutorial)
Get Clean RV Drinking Water: Travel Berkey RV Water Filter Review
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Get Clean RV Drinking Water: Travel Berkey RV Water Filter Review
RV Newbie? 5 (More) Things Every RV Owner Should Know about Their RV
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RV Newbie? 5 (More) Things Every RV Owner Should Know about Their RV
Circle M Campground in Lancaster, PA: Thousand Trails RV Park Review
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Circle M Campground in Lancaster, PA: Thousand Trails RV Park Review
RV Buying Tips and Advice: Watch This Before Buying an RV in 2024
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RV Buying Tips and Advice: Watch This Before Buying an RV in 2024
John Prince Park Campground in Lake Worth, FL - South Florida RV Park Review
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John Prince Park Campground in Lake Worth, FL - South Florida RV Park Review
RV Murphy Bed Mattress: Comfy (and Affordable) Replacement Mattress for RV Murphy Beds!
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RV Murphy Bed Mattress: Comfy (and Affordable) Replacement Mattress for RV Murphy Beds!
The Best RV Journal and Campground Log Book (Designed by a Full-Time RVer)
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The Best RV Journal and Campground Log Book (Designed by a Full-Time RVer)
Fishermen's Memorial Campground in Rhode Island - Narragansett, RI RV Park Review
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Fishermen's Memorial Campground in Rhode Island - Narragansett, RI RV Park Review
How To Find Your RV's VIN Number (Travel Trailer, Fifth Wheel and Motorhome VIN Locations)
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How To Find Your RV's VIN Number (Travel Trailer, Fifth Wheel and Motorhome VIN Locations)
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Can't justify spending that much money especially when COE campground cost us about 11 buck a night
Guilty as charged on number 2! Bought a few things that didnt work out and or found out that i didnt need them. Bought within couple weeks of maiden voyage to have time to return to Amazon for this very reason. Thanks
@@andyespenan5919 It’s hard not to do!
It doesn't cost me 300 a month I pay 650 a year
That is for a camping pass, I assume. The $300 financing would be for an upgraded membership!
@TravelswithTedRV Nope I got a Elite membership back in 2010 for 3500 my dues are 650 a year 21 days park to park 120 days booking
From what I keep reading and hearing is that TT is more for the weekend campers and not for full time campers. I considered getting a membership but if I can only stay for 14 and then have to go to motel or another campground outside TT then it’s not worth it to me. I keep seeing adds about month long reservations but everything I heard is for 14 days at a time. So where is the monthly reservations at. Sounds fishy to me.
If you watch the video, or read our article (www.travelswithted.com/thousand-trails-membership-levels/) I explain all the different membership levels. The upgraded memberships are definitely great for full-timers. We use ours about half the time, and I know plenty of full-timers who stay at TT exclusively.
My wife and I are in our 60's and 70's. We just sold our RV yesterday. The reason: It's too much work and money to haul one of these things. We just got back from a 4,000 mile round trip from the Midwest to the Pacific Northwest. This trip finished us off for ever owning one again. First, the gas mileage. It cost us over $1600 for fuel. Then add in the campgrounds. Yes, we did stay at some where they were just $10 per night, but others were as much $70 per night. Add in the work involved: Backing in the campsite, leveling, putting down the stabilizers, connecting water and electric, dumping your tanks, pulling in the slide, etc. Every time we would stop for fuel, I would have to navigate the gas station to make sure I could pull in and out without hitting an obstacle. Plus, you can't make distance pulling one of these things. We would keep the speed limit at 60-65 and cars would be flying past us. Our kids flew out to meet us in the Pacific Northwest and stayed in a VRBO 4 miles from our campground. It was a beautiful house, all the amenities a person needed. No stress involved. We on the other hand, camped down the road from them with no electric, no WIFI and I had to haul water to fill our water tanks. Yep, this last trip finished us off ever owning one of these again. Plus, add in the yearly insurance, registration and maintenance. I will say we did see some nice places with our RV and was glad we got to travel in it. From now on, it's driving and staying in hotels!
I'm sorry it wasn't for you! Hope you enjoy your future travels!
The supreme idiots will make it illegal real soon, they made being homeless illegal, and boondocking could be argued in court to be illegal. Its headed out, we did it 14 yrs with nothing but hassles and near miss violence, one person gets shot and the courts will ban it.
Thanks for sharing. I recently watched a full time rv couple who kept track of the years expenses and broke them down into categories. Their first year total was about $63,000. Sounds too expensive for me to consider.
Spending $63.000.00 sounds insane to me. I can only speak for myself, but as a Senior on Social Security there is no way I would spend anywhere near that amount. Obviously, there are many ways to RV, from ultra-luxury to modest vintage. My Toyota Mini Cruiser has four cylinders and is exellent on gas mileage, albeit big enough for myself and a small dog, and that's about it. But, for one person it is all I need. That said, for a variety of reasons I am not keen to give up my sticks and bricks in exchange for FT RV living. Short weekend trips to local places of natural beauty provides a change of scenery and a pleasant and inexpensive form of recreation. I am grateful to have a choice.
Really depends on the individual. Everyone has different experiences and some travel styles are more expensive. I created this calculator to help people figure their own RV life budget: www.travelswithted.com/rv-living-cost-calculator/
Chloe- if you see this…could you please tell me the name of the channel? I would really like to watch that video! Thanks!
30 amp service supplies a total of 30 amps of 120 volts AC on a single line. So-called 50 amp power actually provides two independent 50 amp lines, for a total capacity of 100 amps, over three times the capacity of a 30 amp hookup.
So did I miss the actual month cost?
The point is it varies. I detail what things cost so you can create your own budget.
Paved sites?
@@mmmd3429 Gravel. Some have a patio
Driver-any Class A, B, or C motorhome where you drive instead of tow. Class A-often the largest of the driver motorhomes measuring up to 40 feet. They resemble a bus. They come in both gas and diesel models. These would have a bedroom, some have bunk beds as well, a living area, full kitchen, and dining area. Some might have a washer and dryer. Some might have a full and 1/2 bath and some newer models now have 2 full baths. Class B-This one looks like a standard van. It is the smallest of the drivers. They usually have a small kitchenette, sleeping area, and a small bathroom. Some of the larger models may have a shower. Class C-Oddly enough this is in between Class A & B. It looks like a hybrid of both with a van like cab and a class A body. There are some Class C models that are as large as a Class A and have a chassis from a Freightliner semi truck. These tend to have the same amenities as a class A. Tow Behind: Any RV that needs to be towed by a separate vehicle. There are different types of tow behinds. Pop-up: This is literally what it is. When en route, the popup is completely closed but when you arrive at your campsite, you literally "pop up" the camper. These are generally like a class B driver where it has a small kitchenette and maybe a toilet with a curtain instead of an enclosed bathroom but many do not have toilets and you have to use the campground bath houses to do your business. They may have a small sleeping area or some of the larger ones have pop out beds. These are generally the least expensive options and most can be towed by a car. Hybrid-A hybrid is a tow behind trailer that has a kitchen, full bathroom, as well as a living area with a TV but not a dedicated bedroom. Instead it has pop out beds like a pop up camper. Travel Trailer-This is the common name for a run in the mill tow behind camper. It would have a dedicated bedroom, full bath, kitchen, living area with a sofa, and a dining area with either a table and chairs or a booth. These come in all shapes and sizes. Some have "bunkhouses" which is basically a bedroom for the kids 5th Wheel-These are the largest of the tow behinds. Some may be larger than some class A's. These usually have to be towed by a powerful truck like a Ford f-250 or larger. These are distinct in their design as there is a section of the camper that hangs over the bed of the truck where the tow package is. Often these resemble mini houses complete with 2 bathrooms, 2 bedrooms with the master bedroom being up the stairs which is in front of the rig. I've seen models with ceiling fans and kitchens with bars. These description are, of course, cliffnotes laymen's terms.
Thank you for this video! We also have an Ibex/No-Boundary, specifically a '23 Ibex 19MBH. I've been looking for a good video covering this. I'll use your coupon code when we check out. On a different note, have you had any issues with your front window leaking around the edges?
@@betterwithrum Thanks! We haven’t had any issues with the window leaking. Have you checked the seals around it?
@@TravelswithTedRV yup, checked and resealed all the seals. Had the window taken off and reapplied. They put a good seal around the window too.
Did you go with a regular size queen or a short queen? We are considering upgrading our current camper (which we put a normal queen mattress in) to one with a Murphy bed and would want to be able to go with a normal size mattress.
@@stwallman We put in a regular-size mattress; it fits great!
@@stwallman Regular size queen.
Great RV explanations! I am sure it will help the new RV'ers out a lot. Thanks for sharing the info.
@@somedayistodayrv Thank you!
I’m trying to understand the 7 days out
@@lovexoangel You can’t go to another TT park until 7 days after your last stay ended
Wait is a normal smore not vegetarian
because gelatin isnt vegetarian look it up /nm
@@ddithfrak you do know there are marshmallows that don't contain that right? Just use those
@ddithfrak most marshmallows don't even contain gelatin anymore its too expensive
Nope. Marshmallows contain gelatin which is made from animal collagen.
It's just a marshmallow, not a big juicy steak. Why do vegetarians make everything worse lol.
How do I find my vin with no title or registration and sticker all missing?
Do you have any paperwork? Call your local DMV and see if they can do a VIN inspection
Buy a RV
The water filter is a must, thanks for the tips! One item I need for my RV is my HomeFi router as I work remotely. It's been a lifesaver for living and traveling rurally.
Either way toilet paper or not it is still pollution when your let your turds plaster the roads
Toilet paper is a must might I suggest you don't flush it maybe use a trash can.
Great tips, thanks!
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Super large closet😂😂😂
Super large closet😂😂😂😂
I’ll pass. I am not your enabler
Do not drink from that water hose!
Of course not! That hose is for flushing only
Unless you know what a backflow prevention valve is, don't ever do this please
☆Important TIp☆ Make sure your gate valves are CLOSED before removing the caps. Yup 😢....grey valve for our galley tank was open and full from our last trip. Picture, Fermented grey water in Georgia summer heat 🤮
Is that where the poop goes? The poop tank? El tanko de caca? The turd tub? The poo pot? Poopin' McTankenface?
Douching your camper lol.
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Camper enema😊
Realistically unless you are hooking the city water hose up to someting with a higher pressure than city/well water pressure there is no risk of anything entering your water supply.
Still should use a backflow preventer, and never use that hose for anything but that piece of equipment. 🤢🤢🤢
I empty my black tank at the camp site just before I leave. On the ground 😂
One day you will be caught by the warden or ranger and you'll be finned so much money you'll be crying.
Make sure you use your fresh water hose….. 😂
And make sure you don’t use a one way valve
I wouldn’t trust a one way valve either way. There is a split second when the spring closes the valve that a tiny amount can get through. Always have a dedicated hose for cleaning the sewer lines.
We have a separate hose for flushing.
Please for the love of sanitary water supplies don't use this device. You are much better off following whatever manufacture recommendations there are for flushing the black tank.
You are most welcome. I'm waiting for your next video, when will you upload the next one?
Happy peper
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So... 60 day booking means? Does that mean you can not plan out more than 60 in advance or that you will be required to plan it out 60 days or you will not be able get a spot? This is confusing to me.
It means you cannot make a reservation more than 60 days in advance. If you are interested, use this form to contact the member specialists that I worked with and they will answer all of your questions! submit.jotform.com/241246745760055
QUAKEHOLD is especially used in earthquake prone areas, such as Japan.
Tell me about it! Our camper was the same situation. Bathroom and door and all
Everything is a scam these days!!🤦♀️
Then count all your money you save by not living in a rv
Glorified homelessness
Don’t use DAWN ON YOUR RV. It contains LOTS OF BIO CHEMICALS that are harsh on your finish. You should use a good auto detergent with lower chemicals… lots of new RVs come from factory with a seal DAWN detergent can penetrate that sealer….
RV seems enticing but it’s a very hard work I think. Depreciation of RV and cost of maintenance is probably high. I stay at hotels with full sized shower and bed with breakfast. Cheaper for me. If I go off grid a simple tent. That’s it.
Contrary to popular belief, owning a RV IS NOT an investment. Instead, it is a luxury expense. Depreciation is a big factor. RV's are labor intensive. Maintenance is constant to ensure upkeep, more so than your sticks and bricks. Full time isn't all that it's cracked up to be. You'll still need a "tax home". These days, fuel and parking will be your everyday expenses. Not cheap unless you want to squat in a Walmart parking lot every day.
Never said it was cheap, but it is worth it for the experiences for us. Our overall budget is similar to what we spent when living in a sticks and bricks, but now we spend more on fuel and travel
We are full time RVers living on SS, and a couple small pensions for about 1/3 of what it used to cost us to live in our old S&B home. Our homeowner's insurance and property taxes alone on our old home cost us more than we now spend on housing (campground and RV park fees) in 3 years! Our older coach and toad are paid for, and we are debt free, which helps a lot. By buying an older, one owner coach with extensive maintenance records we got a very reliable RV that hasn't seen the inside of a repair shop in the last 5 years. We only paid 15% of what this coach sold for new, letting the original owner suffer all the depreciation. We have no mortgage, utility bills, property taxes, homeowner's insurance, landscaping, garbage bills, cable bills, etc. We boondock most of the time, living almost entirely rent free on BLM and Forest Service land. We sometimes spend $180 for a 7 month permit to winter over at the LTVAs surrounding Quartzsite, AZ/Imperial Dam, Ca. For only 86 cents/day you get not only a safe, warm place to stay the winter, but unlimited water, dump and trash disposal too. You don't need a "tax home" but you do need a legal domicile state. This is where your vehicles are registered and insured, your driver's license is issued from, your bank is at, etc. The nice thing is if you currently reside in a high tax state you can move your legal domicile to a low tax state and enjoy the tax benefits thereof. If you research Escapees, establishing a domicile, they tell you everything you need to know to do it right. We boondocked for 8 months straight last year and will do so even more in the future as we just installed a huge solar system that allows us to be totally electrically independent. We lived FT off of only 620 watts of solar for 5 years, but we now have over 5,000 watts of solar and 23.5 kwh of batteries which provides 24/7 air conditioning and heat and lets us use our appliances just like we are plugged into a power pole at an RV park. This system wasn't cheap to build (around $10k) but now that it is installed, we have eliminated our electricity costs for the rest of our lives and greatly expanded the places and seasons we can live too. We usually boondock all over the western US, but we're in NC now visiting family where boondocking places are hard to find. So we found a nice RV park that is letting us camp in one of their spacious no-hookup sites for only $100/month. We dump our tanks and take on fresh water every 2 weeks at the dump station, just like when we are boondocking in the wilderness. When you have a large solar system, you have lots of options on how you choose to live. Fuel and food are our two biggest expenses, and both are controllable. If we find we are running low on funds we just eat out and travel less. But we never feel deprived. We live frugally most of the time so when the mood strikes us, we can go out and eat at an expensive restaurant, and not have it impact our budget. We travel a lot, so typically burn around $3,000-$3,500 worth of fuel for both coach and toad and eat $6,000-$7,000 of food in a year, though both could be reduced by 25-30% without much hardship, simply by traveling and eating out less. Propane cost us about $400 last year but should be under $300 this year since most of our heat is now provided by our solar/battery powered mini-split heat pump. Our insurance for both car and coach is right at $1,000 a year, plus another $109/yr. for our Escapee Roadside Assistance plan. Registration for both car and coach costs $80 every 2 years in our domicile state. Our FMCA unlimited AT&T wifi is $65/mo. plus whatever Netflix charges these days. We stream free TV from Roku, and our cell phone is only $27/mo.. Our mail forwarding service is $120/yr + postage. Laundry is about $300/yr. We do all our repairs, maintenance and upgrades ourselves to keep the price down. That said, repairs and maintenance average around $1,600-$1,700 a year on both our 1999 National Tropical Class A motorhome and 2006 Chevy Cobalt SS toad. We simply budget for routine maintenance items like tires. We purchased 8 new ones for our coach last year. We plan on doing so every 8 years as they age out before they wear out, so we put $300 a year into our tire fund so there's money there when we need it. Our healthcare is covered by a Medicare Advantage PPO plan (so we can see plan doctors around the country if needed) that is not only free but gives us back $130/mo. from what Medicare part B over charges us in addition to many other benefits. Our total FT budget is around $33k, but our actual expenses run around $29k-$30k out of $44k in income, allowing us an adequate emergency fund without dipping into savings.
@@SuperSushidog That is great! Thanks for sharing
@@SuperSushidog thanks for the great post!