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1:07 Mail issues: sending and receiving letters, packages, supplies and replacement parts, etc.
2:30 Realise all the things you have to give up. Due to lack of space. Hobbies like sewing, mechanics, etc.
3:28 Laundry
5:03 Constantly in close contact.
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10:18 Lack of community, friends, Internet, Cell Service, television and Cablevision. Sometimes you have too much solitude and you will get lonely.
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We had our onboard generator go down on us and we were told it would cost $2000 just to remove it and look @ it. We ended up getting one from Lowes and with the COVID-19 we all have had some very unexpected costs. (My hubby used to work on Agri buggies and equipment so he had already gone through the simple things.)
BEARS COUGARS AND BIGFOOT. ANIMALS ITS ALWAYS AN ISSUE I GOTTA HAVE A LARG SUPPLY OF AMONIA AND LEMON JUICE.
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I am a 40 year old full timer that's retired, and solo. I am having the time of my life!
I've lived my life hopping from house to house all of my stuff pretty much fits in a suitcase so none of this really bothers me
See? That's a good thing! I grew up moving every couple years so I enjoy having a change of scenery.
Minimalism at its finest. If you don’t mind me asking, what are the things you end up packing?
Well, we have a lot of kitchen stuff: iron skillets, a massive blender, coffee grinder and a a bunch of tools- and that's just Paul! I have professional cameras, tripods, a drone, a lounger, a mixer, baking pans, we definitely do NOT travel light! But at least now have a rig plenty big to accommodate.
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You’d save a shit ton by buying a van and living out of that! Rent is the killer
I would recommend a portable washing machine and spin dryer. They are very small a load can take 5-10 mins and you hook it up to your sink. 😊
Good idea, will check them out. Thanks!
I had one worked great, I kept it outside near the water hook up. But if you have space, I have and suggest you think about getting a washer and dryer set . It makes a difference, you can wash 2 towels and 2 sets of clothes ( not jeans) . It can be 15 min quick wash, 30 for a load as above and 2 sheets pillow cases and 1 towel, I like to be very specific on how and what I wash, but the key is you can do washing and drying at the same time. Get your life back, and no nasty dryer lint or moldy washers, and the cost. You can adjust the spin cycle accordingly to your load. You won’t be sorry
I bought as pandemic was setting in. Works great on kitchen counter, and is quite durable. I skipped the spin drying function on washer in favor of stand-alone spin dryer, very sturdy type, and line dry afterwards. Once every 3 months or so I bring big things like sheets and blankets and kitchen towels that might be greasy to a very clean and modern laundromat with wifi. Amazon has great reviews on some of these items which are quite detailed with advice/how-to-use, I had my doubts but it is a great system. I use this in small residence now but am eyeing the RV life as well after the pandemic, and expect to continue to use these.
Wonder wash! Takes some elbow grease tho!
I recommend a sky hook
That man got heart eyes everytime he look at her. Especially when they talking about always being around
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Thanks for the honesty. We need to hear the pros and cons
Yep. And you're welcome. We do love the RV life and hope you join us out here someday. We just talked to campground neighbors who rented out their house for two years and expect to fulltime just for that length before going back to a house. So there are unlimited ways to do this life. Happy planning!
From UK 23.9.20.RV Living.Not Spell Ckd.Ok. Good and not good.Theres lots could be said. But not enough background re prev life. For instance the Hot Rod involvement I would have thought be worth explaining about.IE how it started and why. I only saw brief glance at a w-shop and a house. The trouble is, brief glances whet appetite but was disapointed. You could claim the film is about the RV situation but I still think a lot more should be explained. Alsoi more about his partner etrc would be good. Am pleased that they are aware of the difficulties posed by that RV way of life. This may not be popular but I feel I have the right to state that I would not have taken that step for several reasons other than those stated. Maintaining a complex vehicle without a workshop is a nitemare. Also the vehicle will almost certainly depreciate whereas a building often appreciates. Its all very well when young but spose one partner gets ill. I dont even want to think about that kind of outcome.It seems to me that people in US still have the desire for pioneer ways of life. Apparantly H Ford thought that way too. The US is very different from UK and I wonder how many in that country realise it., I worked 7 days a week sometimes 24 hours a day but RV is a small van and a 10ftx15 ft ridge tent. It astonishes me to see huge RVs by the 1000 going this way and that. The people must be very rich.I started life in a 10ft x 12 ft room and was ill. The RV depicted is as long as our house. Am also pretty tired at looking at landscapes and cityscapes. If I was forced to do a RV life I would find a site which had Water and Electric and a sewage arrangement.then put the vehicle on a hard standing Take the weight and then store wheels under cover. I would make sure the site is near to some built up area. Yes you then need a cheap car., Was thinking of putting a tarp over the unit in winter. But theres the windows to consider. The other plan I might have is to get large or ample barn and stick the RV inside. This I reckon is best, I dont know the laws in US so am dreaming. I did not see whether the couple have a second vehicle. Most of this is conjecture. Nice to see holding hands. I need more info.Why am I cautious? Its because I had a life of failure stress,disappointment which kept step with massive efforts. Have noticed on other RV shows no one seems to have or read a newspaper. Also no one even mentions what is going on in the area or country.They just chat about their own ambition and lives.Have not seen anyone yet at their wits end., No one mentioned the press reports of Trump being pursued by 26 women on sex grounds. Nor does anyone notice that his father made manoy from properyty speculation and prostitution.Also it seems people are not aware of the writing analysis we did and found a tendancy similar to that of the 3rd Reich upper levels. We indicate aggression. The level of crrptn in UK is at epidemic levels and we ourselves are experiencing police attacks because of the evidence that the BBC advised to hide it abroad. We found that all HM prefix orgs were implicated as is the HM Courts. We experienced death threats from the US security firms here. Thats the firms that beat,shot workers in 19th C US. Seems to me that the public cant be trusted when voting. Why dont we expose it? The entire media and press has told us they wont print any of it. Social media like face book,destroys the accounts and mails. We have no access to health system or welfare. No reply from 2 HM MPs. No reply from 25 Universities. The people in this road social distance is 50 meters upwards. I laid here in terrible pain for 7 yrs screaming in agony. No help. The Local Govt here say this- "If Theres Anything Wrong With Local Govt You Have To Go Get A Lawyer".Forgot to mention the horrific US Cities No wonder they raped.killed.tortured.burned to death the orig US poulation..Have a nice day.Wish we had one.
I’m 31 and single. Been living in mine for 9 months now. Fortunately the park I live in has a laundromat and full mail services. Very scenic park in Northern CA. I love it so far.
Oh my gosh, I LOVE Northern Cali so much! I stayed at a campground in Trinidad -wow! Can't wait to explore the north half of the state more. Sounds like you are in a great campground. The one I mentioned is not for long term, but it certainly is a beauty. Here's my video about it: czcams.com/video/yGW0zWJpTxE/video.html
What's the rent like? I know it varies. Just curious. I'm considering it. Currently living in Texas.
Where in Nocal? I'm just retired and I live in Sac. I'm getting an RV. I'm retired Air Force and I'm gonna stay at Military bases. Travis, Moffet, San Diego, Coronado...
I live in Grass Valley California about 45 minutes from Sacramento. We have many places to park an rv. I'm looking to get one right now too. They are all around this beautiful area.
I fell like this is one of the best videos out there. My fiance and I want to go RVing but we've only been together for a year and are just beginning to live together. Now I can see why people wait until they're older to do this. We need more time to grow together before we isolate ourselves in an RV for an extended time.
Thank you so much!!!
You are so welcome! And you never know, this life may work for you now. Everyone needs to find their own answer. We did a video asking if fulltime RV life is right for you, it may help clarify things. Check it out: czcams.com/video/PVSjNt0tQ0E/video.html
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From UK 23.9.20.RV Living.Not Spell Ckd.Ok. Good and not good.Theres lots could be said. But not enough background re prev life. For instance the Hot Rod involvement I would have thought be worth explaining about.IE how it started and why. I only saw brief glance at a w-shop and a house. The trouble is, brief glances whet appetite but was disapointed. You could claim the film is about the RV situation but I still think a lot more should be explained. Alsoi more about his partner etrc would be good. Am pleased that they are aware of the difficulties posed by that RV way of life. This may not be popular but I feel I have the right to state that I would not have taken that step for several reasons other than those stated. Maintaining a complex vehicle without a workshop is a nitemare. Also the vehicle will almost certainly depreciate whereas a building often appreciates. Its all very well when young but spose one partner gets ill. I dont even want to think about that kind of outcome.It seems to me that people in US still have the desire for pioneer ways of life. Apparantly H Ford thought that way too. The US is very different from UK and I wonder how many in that country realise it., I worked 7 days a week sometimes 24 hours a day but RV is a small van and a 10ftx15 ft ridge tent. It astonishes me to see huge RVs by the 1000 going this way and that. The people must be very rich.I started life in a 10ft x 12 ft room and was ill. The RV depicted is as long as our house. Am also pretty tired at looking at landscapes and cityscapes. If I was forced to do a RV life I would find a site which had Water and Electric and a sewage arrangement.then put the vehicle on a hard standing Take the weight and then store wheels under cover. I would make sure the site is near to some built up area. Yes you then need a cheap car., Was thinking of putting a tarp over the unit in winter. But theres the windows to consider. The other plan I might have is to get large or ample barn and stick the RV inside. This I reckon is best, I dont know the laws in US so am dreaming. I did not see whether the couple have a second vehicle. Most of this is conjecture. Nice to see holding hands. I need more info.Why am I cautious? Its because I had a life of failure stress,disappointment which kept step with massive efforts. Have noticed on other RV shows no one seems to have or read a newspaper. Also no one even mentions what is going on in the area or country.They just chat about their own ambition and lives.Have not seen anyone yet at their wits end., No one mentioned the press reports of Trump being pursued by 26 women on sex grounds. Nor does anyone notice that his father made manoy from properyty speculation and prostitution.Also it seems people are not aware of the writing analysis we did and found a tendancy similar to that of the 3rd Reich upper levels. We indicate aggression. The level of crrptn in UK is at epidemic levels and we ourselves are experiencing police attacks because of the evidence that the BBC advised to hide it abroad. We found that all HM prefix orgs were implicated as is the HM Courts. We experienced death threats from the US security firms here. Thats the firms that beat,shot workers in 19th C US. Seems to me that the public cant be trusted when voting. Why dont we expose it? The entire media and press has told us they wont print any of it. Social media like face book,destroys the accounts and mails. We have no access to health system or welfare. No reply from 2 HM MPs. No reply from 25 Universities. The people in this road social distance is 50 meters upwards. I laid here in terrible pain for 7 yrs screaming in agony. No help. The Local Govt here say this- "If Theres Anything Wrong With Local Govt You Have To Go Get A Lawyer".Forgot to mention the horrific US Cities No wonder they raped.killed.tortured.burned to death the orig US poulation..Have a nice day.Wish we had one.
Those are the negatives? Sounds like my life in an apartment. I'm ready.
@@remimarkable4834 Come on out here! We love it!
I recommend 3 TVs, 3 small dogs kept off leash all the times, a minimum of 3 bottles of booze on hand at all times, a golf cart, 13 lawn ornaments, a custom wood sign with your names on it to put out in front of your site, 13 outdoor chairs for all your lolly gag buddies, because that's real camping.
Oh yeah!
This advice is so helpful. You really address the issues of having emotional intelligence, communication skills and maturity in such an empathetic and compassionate way. I am so impressed. You're lucky to have found each other and I wish you much happiness and success in your journey.
Awww, thank you so much. We just had a relationship reset and we talk about it in our latest video: czcams.com/video/zcmuM2MNShY/video.html
I already sold my home! I have lived one year in my RV. Class C 31 foot with my disabled son who is 29 years old. I live in a RV Park right on the lake. I am good right now getting used to RV life stabilized. I have bought things for the road when that happens. Solar Generator, down sizing even more with just the things in my RV. I do have a nice set up on patio by lake with Gazebo, storage small heavy plastic bldg, dog area I have 4 dogs and a bird. Yes I do the same thing I used to have China Cabnet with every Crystal & China, special silverware...etc. I do miss all that. I don't miss the keep up of my home, and all the STUFF IN THE GARAGE!! I JUST WENT ALL OUT, SOLD HOME WENT INTO RV. I was done with staying one place, money into home, clean, clean, clean!! It takes me 10 minutes to clean inside when all is kept up. Outside I blow leaves.
That's awesome! It sounds like you have a nice setup and are enjoying your first year of RV life. That's so true, living in a house you always have something that needs repairs or maintenance. And cleaning! Yep, cleaning an RV is a breeze! Thanks for your comment and enjoy that lake view- nice!
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I am just starting.. can I ask what brand you bought?
If you need a suggestion iv been doing this for a long time now both in a sailboat for 10 years now in a 34 ft 5th wheel camper
From UK 23.9.20.RV Living.Not Spell Ckd.Ok. Good and not good.Theres lots could be said. But not enough background re prev life. For instance the Hot Rod involvement I would have thought be worth explaining about.IE how it started and why. I only saw brief glance at a w-shop and a house. The trouble is, brief glances whet appetite but was disapointed. You could claim the film is about the RV situation but I still think a lot more should be explained. Alsoi more about his partner etrc would be good. Am pleased that they are aware of the difficulties posed by that RV way of life. This may not be popular but I feel I have the right to state that I would not have taken that step for several reasons other than those stated. Maintaining a complex vehicle without a workshop is a nitemare. Also the vehicle will almost certainly depreciate whereas a building often appreciates. Its all very well when young but spose one partner gets ill. I dont even want to think about that kind of outcome.It seems to me that people in US still have the desire for pioneer ways of life. Apparantly H Ford thought that way too. The US is very different from UK and I wonder how many in that country realise it., I worked 7 days a week sometimes 24 hours a day but RV is a small van and a 10ftx15 ft ridge tent. It astonishes me to see huge RVs by the 1000 going this way and that. The people must be very rich.I started life in a 10ft x 12 ft room and was ill. The RV depicted is as long as our house. Am also pretty tired at looking at landscapes and cityscapes. If I was forced to do a RV life I would find a site which had Water and Electric and a sewage arrangement.then put the vehicle on a hard standing Take the weight and then store wheels under cover. I would make sure the site is near to some built up area. Yes you then need a cheap car., Was thinking of putting a tarp over the unit in winter. But theres the windows to consider. The other plan I might have is to get large or ample barn and stick the RV inside. This I reckon is best, I dont know the laws in US so am dreaming. I did not see whether the couple have a second vehicle. Most of this is conjecture. Nice to see holding hands. I need more info.Why am I cautious? Its because I had a life of failure stress,disappointment which kept step with massive efforts. Have noticed on other RV shows no one seems to have or read a newspaper. Also no one even mentions what is going on in the area or country.They just chat about their own ambition and lives.Have not seen anyone yet at their wits end., No one mentioned the press reports of Trump being pursued by 26 women on sex grounds. Nor does anyone notice that his father made manoy from properyty speculation and prostitution.Also it seems people are not aware of the writing analysis we did and found a tendancy similar to that of the 3rd Reich upper levels. We indicate aggression. The level of crrptn in UK is at epidemic levels and we ourselves are experiencing police attacks because of the evidence that the BBC advised to hide it abroad. We found that all HM prefix orgs were implicated as is the HM Courts. We experienced death threats from the US security firms here. Thats the firms that beat,shot workers in 19th C US. Seems to me that the public cant be trusted when voting. Why dont we expose it? The entire media and press has told us they wont print any of it. Social media like face book,destroys the accounts and mails. We have no access to health system or welfare. No reply from 2 HM MPs. No reply from 25 Universities. The people in this road social distance is 50 meters upwards. I laid here in terrible pain for 7 yrs screaming in agony. No help. The Local Govt here say this- "If Theres Anything Wrong With Local Govt You Have To Go Get A Lawyer".Forgot to mention the horrific US Cities No wonder they raped.killed.tortured.burned to death the orig US poulation..Have a nice day.Wish we had one.
You are such a cute couple. Thank you for sharing your story.
Awww, thanks so much. Life is very sweet for sure!
We all need to find our own happiness in our own way. Your pointers were great. I hope people heed your advice.
Thanks so much! We love RV life but we know it's not for everyone. Be safe.
Thank you for making these very informative videos. My parents were RVer’s even before it was popular. We had a converted bus way back in 1965 and I can remember it had a toilet and holding tanks. In 1975 when I was 15 they bought a stripped down Dodge Maxi-Van, tossed a mattress in it and a portable Coleman stove and cooler. I had a Walmart tent and away we went. 3-months, Mount Rushmore, Sequoia, Yosemite, The Space Needle, Yellowstone, Cody Wyoming and so on. So much fun. They went through travel trailers, pop-ups, a Champion Motor RV and had just bought a 5th Wheel when my Pop passed away in 1998.
We live in FL. I too have the wondering spirit and have suggested to my wife that we save and spend money for something livable to travel ½ year to a cooler summer climate. My kids split mortgage with us so we would not be giving up residential life entirely. Does this sound like a good way to begin?
Hi there! Sounds like your parents were adventurers! What great memories you must have from those trips! Yes, it does seem you are limiting your risk by starting out again and going for six months, while still hanging on to your house. For the first few trips, stay close to home so you can make any modifications needed, plus off-load what you end up not using. Happy travels!
Thank you for Sharing this..... My wife and I are very close to doing this. Retired Navy couple of 36 years and your part of liking the person your traveling with shines through...is even refreshing seeing a couple hold hands ...
Awww, thanks so much!We love RV life and look forward to meeting you at a campground someday!
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From UK 23.9.20.RV Living.Not Spell Ckd.Ok. Good and not good.Theres lots could be said. But not enough background re prev life. For instance the Hot Rod involvement I would have thought be worth explaining about.IE how it started and why. I only saw brief glance at a w-shop and a house. The trouble is, brief glances whet appetite but was disapointed. You could claim the film is about the RV situation but I still think a lot more should be explained. Alsoi more about his partner etrc would be good. Am pleased that they are aware of the difficulties posed by that RV way of life. This may not be popular but I feel I have the right to state that I would not have taken that step for several reasons other than those stated. Maintaining a complex vehicle without a workshop is a nitemare. Also the vehicle will almost certainly depreciate whereas a building often appreciates. Its all very well when young but spose one partner gets ill. I dont even want to think about that kind of outcome.It seems to me that people in US still have the desire for pioneer ways of life. Apparantly H Ford thought that way too. The US is very different from UK and I wonder how many in that country realise it., I worked 7 days a week sometimes 24 hours a day but RV is a small van and a 10ftx15 ft ridge tent. It astonishes me to see huge RVs by the 1000 going this way and that. The people must be very rich.I started life in a 10ft x 12 ft room and was ill. The RV depicted is as long as our house. Am also pretty tired at looking at landscapes and cityscapes. If I was forced to do a RV life I would find a site which had Water and Electric and a sewage arrangement.then put the vehicle on a hard standing Take the weight and then store wheels under cover. I would make sure the site is near to some built up area. Yes you then need a cheap car., Was thinking of putting a tarp over the unit in winter. But theres the windows to consider. The other plan I might have is to get large or ample barn and stick the RV inside. This I reckon is best, I dont know the laws in US so am dreaming. I did not see whether the couple have a second vehicle. Most of this is conjecture. Nice to see holding hands. I need more info.Why am I cautious? Its because I had a life of failure stress,disappointment which kept step with massive efforts. Have noticed on other RV shows no one seems to have or read a newspaper. Also no one even mentions what is going on in the area or country.They just chat about their own ambition and lives.Have not seen anyone yet at their wits end., No one mentioned the press reports of Trump being pursued by 26 women on sex grounds. Nor does anyone notice that his father made manoy from properyty speculation and prostitution.Also it seems people are not aware of the writing analysis we did and found a tendancy similar to that of the 3rd Reich upper levels. We indicate aggression. The level of crrptn in UK is at epidemic levels and we ourselves are experiencing police attacks because of the evidence that the BBC advised to hide it abroad. We found that all HM prefix orgs were implicated as is the HM Courts. We experienced death threats from the US security firms here. Thats the firms that beat,shot workers in 19th C US. Seems to me that the public cant be trusted when voting. Why dont we expose it? The entire media and press has told us they wont print any of it. Social media like face book,destroys the accounts and mails. We have no access to health system or welfare. No reply from 2 HM MPs. No reply from 25 Universities. The people in this road social distance is 50 meters upwards. I laid here in terrible pain for 7 yrs screaming in agony. No help. The Local Govt here say this- "If Theres Anything Wrong With Local Govt You Have To Go Get A Lawyer".Forgot to mention the horrific US Cities No wonder they raped.killed.tortured.burned to death the orig US poulation..Have a nice day.Wish we had one.
I could live solo for 3 to 4 months at a time. Of course everyone needs friends 🤠😉
Yes! I think the answer for a solo traveler is to get in with a group of other solos and travel together part of the time. Escapees does this...or did before the world changed. There are Facebook groups where you could find other solos to travel with. I was solo for a year and did pretty good.
I know a guy named Richard who said he got by with a little help from his friends.
@@Milesco You are a Richard.
@@casketbier151 : The guy I was talking about is Richard Starkey -- better known as Ringo Starr. 😉 🥁
@@Milesco you missed the entire point my friend. Read it again.
Thank you for these wonderful videos. Super informative. My husband and I sold our cabin and took out our in-ground pool. We needed something to do we thought let's do rving Watching your videos made us realize we are not RV people. I'm so glad there are people like you who are having a ball out on the road. You saved us a ton of mistakes by showing us the wonderful ins-and-outs of RV.
Hi Nancy! So glad to hear. RV life is not for everyone. You certainly need to be handy. Many folks think it is an endless vacation. It is not. But for the right people, it's a dream. Hope you and your hubby find your exciting next chapter!! And absolutely keep watching; we have a lot of non RVers who are traveling with us virtually.
Wow! Thanks for really breaking this down! Love all of the information here. I hope to be able to share our tips and experiences in the future!
You are so welcome! RV life can be lived in so many different ways that I am sure you will your own unique perspective. Looking forward to seeing your tips!
Oh yay! I haven't seen one of your videos in my list in a long time. It's great seeing you both again.
My husband and I "escape" each other by using ear buds and going to opposite ends of our 30 ft. Class C. Or, one of us hangs out under the awning outside and allows the other to have the rig to "themselves."
Great and informative video! Love to you both. Stay safe, stay healthy.
Hi Susan! Great idea. We both use earbuds and headphones. And I take long walks with Mango. So nice to hear from you. If you ring the bell under any of our videos you will get a notification of our next video. Paul and I hope to meet you on the road someday.
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Opposite end of a 30 foot rig. You can’t be serious. One sits outside and the the other has the rig to him/herself. Wow, mows there is a healthy plan. Buy a (house) close to a bar, 96 the “rig” and call it a day. So stupid!!!! Stay safe.
@@casketbier151 Buying a house next to a bar would be a decidedly unhealthy choice, since I'm sober now for 8 years. But thanks so much for your "constructive" criticism, because being called stupid is always so helpful, especially 9 months after the original comments were made. I was speaking about my own experience and what works for me, and was not making recommendations for everyone else.
Maybe you were just having a bad day. If so, I hope things are better now.
@@slister45 No actually having a great weekend. Just living in a 30 foot tine box hauling it around and having no place to escape the Dream crusher ( is) so stupid!!!!!
You all are just so sweet together!
Awww, thanks so much. We are happy to have found each other.
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Thanks for posting this! You brought up great points we hadn’t considered!
Oh good. Glad to hear it. See you in the next video.
You two bring a smile to my face!
Thanks so much! We are so glad to have you on our team. Hugs.
very positive even when talking about some negatives! love these guys, thanks so much!
Hi Hayley Jo! You are so welcome. We love this RV life-- even with all the downsides. Thanks for watching and commenting.
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Thanks for this video. Very helpful.
Thank you. We love RV life but we know it's not for everyone. For us, we see no end in sight.
I appreciated your authenticity not being afraid to ask difficult questions. We’ve been watching videos for hours. Nobody else has addressed depression, isolation. We enjoyed this video.
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Such a great and real life review, it takes commitment to this RV lifestyle that so many of us desire. Thank you for this Video🙂
You are so welcome! Yes there are challenges for sure. Paul and I would not trade this life for living in a house. We see no end in sight to our RV life. Happy trails to you!
Thanks for calling our attention to the realities of choice
You got it!
You didn't address sickness or injuries, whether major or minor. Flu bug to Pneumonia to breaking a leg - don't have your regular family doctor on the road. We've seen several limbs broken just setting up or in care/maintenance. Not everyone has your newer unit.
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Have been seeing more and more of "everybody" talking about the downside.
Good to see more honesty out there.
Toughest part for a single mom is (or was) breakdowns.
We had the time and the money to deal with it but many people who wanna hit the road honestly have no clue.
Thx for the vid.
You are so welcome. I started out solo and roadside repairs was a big stressor for me! Here are some great resources if you ever do get stuck. This video is about when I was out in the middle of nowhere (no one to call for help). czcams.com/video/9HqmFZK0qqA/video.html
Happy trails to you. And, lol, the first time I read about breakdowns from a single mom I thought you meant you or your child was having breakdowns! lol
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@wckdkoolbtxh Its my calling thanks for noticing. 😉
That's the most honest advice you'll get.
Thank you! Hope to see you out there on the road!
I'm a 55yo solo female considering this lifestyle. You've confirmed many of my doubts about taking the leap as I'm not sure I would handle 'problems' very well. I have been researching available rentals to try it out and that is definitely excellent advice, thank you from Australia.
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Hey Liz and Paul, congratulations on passing 10,000 subscribers. Great Job! Norm and Kim.
Hey Norm and Kim! Thank you a bunch!! Big hugs to you both.
Thats bizarre We never got a reply from 1000 mails re me almost dying and 30.000 other avoid deaths. Heres more-From UK 23.9.20.RV Living.Not Spell Ckd.Ok. Good and not good.Theres lots could be said. But not enough background re prev life. For instance the Hot Rod involvement I would have thought be worth explaining about.IE how it started and why. I only saw brief glance at a w-shop and a house. The trouble is, brief glances whet appetite but was disapointed. You could claim the film is about the RV situation but I still think a lot more should be explained. Alsoi more about his partner etrc would be good. Am pleased that they are aware of the difficulties posed by that RV way of life. This may not be popular but I feel I have the right to state that I would not have taken that step for several reasons other than those stated. Maintaining a complex vehicle without a workshop is a nitemare. Also the vehicle will almost certainly depreciate whereas a building often appreciates. Its all very well when young but spose one partner gets ill. I dont even want to think about that kind of outcome.It seems to me that people in US still have the desire for pioneer ways of life. Apparantly H Ford thought that way too. The US is very different from UK and I wonder how many in that country realise it., I worked 7 days a week sometimes 24 hours a day but RV is a small van and a 10ftx15 ft ridge tent. It astonishes me to see huge RVs by the 1000 going this way and that. The people must be very rich.I started life in a 10ft x 12 ft room and was ill. The RV depicted is as long as our house. Am also pretty tired at looking at landscapes and cityscapes. If I was forced to do a RV life I would find a site which had Water and Electric and a sewage arrangement.then put the vehicle on a hard standing Take the weight and then store wheels under cover. I would make sure the site is near to some built up area. Yes you then need a cheap car., Was thinking of putting a tarp over the unit in winter. But theres the windows to consider. The other plan I might have is to get large or ample barn and stick the RV inside. This I reckon is best, I dont know the laws in US so am dreaming. I did not see whether the couple have a second vehicle. Most of this is conjecture. Nice to see holding hands. I need more info.Why am I cautious? Its because I had a life of failure stress,disappointment which kept step with massive efforts. Have noticed on other RV shows no one seems to have or read a newspaper. Also no one even mentions what is going on in the area or country.They just chat about their own ambition and lives.Have not seen anyone yet at their wits end., No one mentioned the press reports of Trump being pursued by 26 women on sex grounds. Nor does anyone notice that his father made manoy from properyty speculation and prostitution.Also it seems people are not aware of the writing analysis we did and found a tendancy similar to that of the 3rd Reich upper levels. We indicate aggression. The level of crrptn in UK is at epidemic levels and we ourselves are experiencing police attacks because of the evidence that the BBC advised to hide it abroad. We found that all HM prefix orgs were implicated as is the HM Courts. We experienced death threats from the US security firms here. Thats the firms that beat,shot workers in 19th C US. Seems to me that the public cant be trusted when voting. Why dont we expose it? The entire media and press has told us they wont print any of it. Social media like face book,destroys the accounts and mails. We have no access to health system or welfare. No reply from 2 HM MPs. No reply from 25 Universities. The people in this road social distance is 50 meters upwards. I laid here in terrible pain for 7 yrs screaming in agony. No help. The Local Govt here say this- "If Theres Anything Wrong With Local Govt You Have To Go Get A Lawyer".Forgot to mention the horrific US Cities No wonder they raped.killed.tortured.burned to death the orig US poulation..Have a nice day.Wish we had one.
thanks for sharing. It is an eye opener since I'm considering RV living. I just retired 3 yrs ago.
Congratulations on your retirement. We love the RV life but know it is not for everyone. I hope you can try it out before committing. Perhaps we'll meet you on the road someday.
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You have a nice you tube community. I bet that helps you both feel better with this quality connection. I think you both are loved by most of your audience. I enjoy what you do. Thank you!
Awww, you are so sweet. Yes, we feel our viewers are the BEST! Thanks for your comment!
Great honest advice!!!
Thank you! Hope to see you out here!
Great video Liz and Paul! My downsides... Noisy neighbours! I get it, some are out to party, some are “living” from their rig. In many cases sites are pretty close together so it is super important to still “do you” but at the same time respect the space of others close by. When we have noisy neighbours, we close the windows, turn up the AC and turn the trailer into the Maxwell Smart cone of silence - Movie or reading time! :) Thanks for the video guys!
Hey there! Noisy neighbors and barky dogs!! We do get that from weekenders but they usually don’t stick around long enough to bother us. It helps a bunch that our new rig is more sound proof than the last. Thanks for your comment!
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Nice work Paul! I really liked the truck cabinet. Thanks for the list. I was thinking about wardrobe and that I will need some more sturdy work clothes.
Paul says thank you! It's a working utility sink. And, yep, good work clothes are ideal for camping life. Happy travels!
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This is a wonderful video with great advice. Thank you!
Thanks so much, Joshua! Hope to see you out here someday!
thanks for posting this I am currently looking to explore this lifestyle
Awesome! Hope to see you out here!!
Y'all are so cute holding hands
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GUYS!!! We just found you and SUBBED!!! Love... love... LOVE!!!! Your positive energy!! We just jumped into the full-time RV life and sold everything as well and are learning all the things that you are describing in this video.
Laundry - yes, not always convenient!
Tools - OH GOSH JASON FEELS YOUR PAIN 😫
Social community - this is def a big deal and something we are learning about. You know, who to trust, how close should you get, and how to meet up.
Hi and welcome to our channel! We are finding the social gets easier the longer we do it. We are building a community because of our camping membership so we are starting to run into the same folks at different locations.
Would love to hear any thoughts or tips you have about downsizing to RV life. I am collecting advice for a future video: Is it best to do it fast or slow? Set a deadline? What would make it easier for folks?
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And welcome to RV life - looking forward to meeting you on the road someday!
Wow, would TOTALLY love to share our process with you in greater detail. How would we go about sharing that information with you?
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I will watch that-- sounds great! Feel free to send an email with your downsizing experience, whether it's better to go fast or slow, have a deadline or not, or whatever words of wisdom you may have. Thank you so much!!! liz@lizamazing.com
Wonderful. Thank you for the contact. We will be in touch!
For the laundry one I have a easy fix. My father was/is a truck driver and I used to go with him as a kid. You can take your RV to a truck stop, have fuel, play some pool, arcades, different restaurants If you don't want to cook, laundry machines, showers, and clothes. You can spend the night in your RV and not have to worry. 98% of truckers are cool guys and don't mean any harm. They just want to do the job and get back home.
Yes, truck stops have a lot to offer, even dump stations! Just wish they weren't so noisy. But we are grateful for the ease of refueling when hitched up with our rig.
Having to give up my woodworking was the dealbreaker. I was prepared to give up so much! But I hadn’t thought about hobbies that I love.
And here I sit in a campground with not one but two woodworking shops! That's not the norm, but it is pretty cool that not only is there that but a big building for crafts and sewing. Thanks for watching Cassandra and see you in the next video.
I love both of you so much sir ❤️ I m planning to go rving with my two friends we all work in nyc and it will save our money from those disaster rent ,,, so that's our plan but in future I will definitely buy my own house ,,these are my struggling age so I need to compromise some of my dreams 😊
Hi Ayushi! Whenever you and your friends go RVing, I believe it will be an epic adventure with many fun memories. I've been wanting to live this life since I was 30. Now that I am finally doing it (started at 55), it makes it so much sweeter. No regrets. Keep focused on your dreams and they will come true. Best wishes!
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From UK 23.9.20.RV Living.Not Spell Ckd.Ok. Good and not good.Theres lots could be said. But not enough background re prev life. For instance the Hot Rod involvement I would have thought be worth explaining about.IE how it started and why. I only saw brief glance at a w-shop and a house. The trouble is, brief glances whet appetite but was disapointed. You could claim the film is about the RV situation but I still think a lot more should be explained. Alsoi more about his partner etrc would be good. Am pleased that they are aware of the difficulties posed by that RV way of life. This may not be popular but I feel I have the right to state that I would not have taken that step for several reasons other than those stated. Maintaining a complex vehicle without a workshop is a nitemare. Also the vehicle will almost certainly depreciate whereas a building often appreciates. Its all very well when young but spose one partner gets ill. I dont even want to think about that kind of outcome.It seems to me that people in US still have the desire for pioneer ways of life. Apparantly H Ford thought that way too. The US is very different from UK and I wonder how many in that country realise it., I worked 7 days a week sometimes 24 hours a day but RV is a small van and a 10ftx15 ft ridge tent. It astonishes me to see huge RVs by the 1000 going this way and that. The people must be very rich.I started life in a 10ft x 12 ft room and was ill. The RV depicted is as long as our house. Am also pretty tired at looking at landscapes and cityscapes. If I was forced to do a RV life I would find a site which had Water and Electric and a sewage arrangement.then put the vehicle on a hard standing Take the weight and then store wheels under cover. I would make sure the site is near to some built up area. Yes you then need a cheap car., Was thinking of putting a tarp over the unit in winter. But theres the windows to consider. The other plan I might have is to get large or ample barn and stick the RV inside. This I reckon is best, I dont know the laws in US so am dreaming. I did not see whether the couple have a second vehicle. Most of this is conjecture. Nice to see holding hands. I need more info.Why am I cautious? Its because I had a life of failure stress,disappointment which kept step with massive efforts. Have noticed on other RV shows no one seems to have or read a newspaper. Also no one even mentions what is going on in the area or country.They just chat about their own ambition and lives.Have not seen anyone yet at their wits end., No one mentioned the press reports of Trump being pursued by 26 women on sex grounds. Nor does anyone notice that his father made manoy from properyty speculation and prostitution.Also it seems people are not aware of the writing analysis we did and found a tendancy similar to that of the 3rd Reich upper levels. We indicate aggression. The level of crrptn in UK is at epidemic levels and we ourselves are experiencing police attacks because of the evidence that the BBC advised to hide it abroad. We found that all HM prefix orgs were implicated as is the HM Courts. We experienced death threats from the US security firms here. Thats the firms that beat,shot workers in 19th C US. Seems to me that the public cant be trusted when voting. Why dont we expose it? The entire media and press has told us they wont print any of it. Social media like face book,destroys the accounts and mails. We have no access to health system or welfare. No reply from 2 HM MPs. No reply from 25 Universities. The people in this road social distance is 50 meters upwards. I laid here in terrible pain for 7 yrs screaming in agony. No help. The Local Govt here say this- "If Theres Anything Wrong With Local Govt You Have To Go Get A Lawyer".Forgot to mention the horrific US Cities No wonder they raped.killed.tortured.burned to death the orig US poulation..Have a nice day.Wish we had one.
I have a washer and dryer in my Grand Design TT and almost none of the things you talked about applies. Yes it shakes the rig a little but no more than a strong wind. I also have a natures head composting toilet so my black tank has never been used as a black tank so I can do laundry while boondocking using biodegradable soap so I can actually let it run out on and into the ground. Also am a disabled vet so I am can stay at a parks on military base for $400 per month all utilities included. I do live alone and maybe someday I will get lucky like you two did. I have both ATT and Verizon unlimited so usually one or the other will work for internet. I also have a tv service that only costs me $10 per month and is an android app that gives me all stations including all hbo, showtime etc. so I can usually watch that anywhere I am. If I can't I just read. I much prefer the Travel trailer to a fifth wheel as I can use my truck bed with a camper shell and a place to stay when I take shorter trips.
Hi Larry, sounds like you have the perfect setup for you. We love how the fifth wheel pulls...especially on windy days. I bet that's a tradeoff you are willing to make since you can use the extra storage in your truck bed-- and use it as a mini camper!
Glad to hear about the washer/dryer. Someday we may get one in the RV so it's good to know that there are ways to make it work.
I am grateful that I got to do this life solo before meeting Paul. What I learned is to be friendly to EVERYONE and that is the best avenue to finding a partner. I had ruled out Paul as too old but we remained friends...and you know the rest of the story!
Thanks for your comment. Happy and safe travels to you!
@@LizAmazing Hi Liz, thanks for the response. I am also a plant based vegan so that makes my search for a mate that much harder and unlikely.
I have a very expensive Hensley Hitch on my TT and even in high winds I don't have a problem. I have a cummings 3500 4x4 truck so that truck could pull two of my trailers no problem.
Living at this base in 29 Palms is such a good deal I can't get myself to leave and with this lock down I don't see myself traveling much. Are you guys traveling or are you sheltering in place?
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I only plan to do this for some summers. When I retire, only for the spring... I would never sell my house. It's a gold mind of a property.
I’m currently living in a small couple’s camper and I bought a portable washer/dryer off Amazon that works perfectly at camp grounds out of the bed of your truck. Takes up little space and works great for me!
Oooh, that's awesome! Happy washing to you!
When you sold your house, what did you do with proceeds. I'm single but I lived in my RV for a few months
I used some of the proceeds to upgrade to a better RV and put the rest in savings. I think it can be cheaper to live in an RV if you do it right. One thing that helps us is we camp at resorts for an annual average of under $5 a day and know people who do it for under $2 a day. Here's how: czcams.com/video/cbZC97DWFe8/video.html
We really enjoyed your video. Great review of some of the downsides to this lifestyle. Everyone should go into this lifestyle with eyes open and not closed BC it can be a big challenge at times. And we have only been on the road since the middle of Feb. 2020. My advice for anyone is to have an emergency fund ready BC things happen in this lifestyle just and they do in your stix and bricks!!!
Thanks so much and congratulations on your new RV life! After two new (Grand Design) campers in a row, I can tell you my last house was the one that was the money pit! If it wasn't the dishwasher then it was the gutters needing replaced or the porch columns rebuilt. Glad to be free of that!
Hope to meet you on the road someday. Happy travels!
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I love this; such an informative video, thank you!
Thank you, we are glad to have you with us, Emily!
We have lived in our 5th wheel for a year now. We rented out our house to a family member and we have a pad with full hookups in the backyard. COVID has made us planted for a while. When we went to Alaska last year, it was sometimes difficult to find a decent laundromat. (Especially in Seward, Alaska. It was always jam packed). So for me, my #1 drawback is the laundry issue. For my husband, he says some things are a handicap but not drawbacks. We love this lifestyle.
Hi Kathy! Yes, we do, too! Right now I am sitting on a bench outside the laundromat. While it is not my favorite part, it is a very small part of the RV life. We do laundry every 7-10 days. I always bring my computer so I am occupied. We want to go to Alaska someday-- good for you that we went. Agreed that Covid has changed the way RVers travel. Hope to meet you on the road someday-- once you get back to travel.
Do you 2 have a weboost? It helps with internet. Anyway nice video thanks Bob and Deb
We sure do...it does help when there is at least some service. And hi to you Bob and Deb. Thanks for commenting and Paul and I hope to meet you on the road someday.
Yes a we boost can turn 1 bar into 3 and Verizon has the best coverage but there will always be places where even that doesn't work. Some people have 2 plans AT&T plus Verizon but that gets expensive. Take Heart 5G and starlink will one day give us internet everywhere but not today. It does continue to get better. Plus there is a huge difference in weboost systems. Mine has a 25 foot mast that attaches to the side of the RV and the directional antenna draws a much better signal but you have to aim it in the right direction. When you do have internet I use sling TV to get TV. So yes internet is a big deal.
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Fantastic video! Thanks for sharing!🌷
Awww, thanks so much!
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Great honest video. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much! RV life is not for everyone but if it is right for you, I hope you go for it!
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This is helpful. Thank you!
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Great video guys. Thanks
Thanks so much- we love the RV life and will be doing this with no end in sight.
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This is the perfect list of downsides. We weighed most of these before living in our RV full time and sunny regret foregoing any. The mail downside has offered some interesting stories.
Thanks so much! We love the RV life and also have no regrets. It sure is fun meeting people and making connections on the road. Wishing you safe travels and happy camping!
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A small family of three here, we’ve been looking into getting a tiny home or a fifth wheel and going to Florida. My husband, daughter and I went to go look for a fifth wheel today and we fell in love!
Yes! They are so great!!! I love the feel of a fifth wheel. We are currently on my third (and Paul's second) one. Happy planning to you!
Thank you for making the video. All the videos I've watched on other channels never talk about the potential downsides.
So glad you found this video helpful. Thanks for watching and see you in the next video.
Thanks for sharing! Great video 👍
Thanks so much! Stay safe out there!
Thank you for sharing your experience.
Thanks Maria! RV life is not for everyone, but we see no end in sight. We love it!
Great video .one of the best videos I have seen
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Thank you for your informative and insightful video. I see comments every week about someone planning to go FT, but it does take lots of planning and some specialized knowledge. I saw a comment posted by a single woman in the over 55 FB page . She bought a class A that was over 21 years old, and she started driving home-- made it 100 miles and couldn't get it started again. , Liz and Paul, you make a great team in that Paul is very handy and outdoorsy, and Liz seems to have a knack for the video business and other details. RV life is a true test of relationships. Be well.
Awww, thanks so much, Paul and I are grateful for each other! Yes, it sure pays off to get new. Or it certainly does for me because I can fix nothing!! Agreed that if you can survive RV life together, you can survive anything!
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These are such great considerations! The struggle is real sometimes. I know we have to have all of our mail forwarded to our parents temporarily on the road. It’s definitely hard when the RV parks don’t accept mail. We also were in the same situation where we had left the RV park right before our package was delivered! #TheStruggleIsReal keep it up you guys!! Love the content ❤️
Thank you so much! We actually drove over 100 miles to get that package. We are finding that FedEx is having big problems these days and packages are often late. Paul and I hope to meet you two on the road someday. Looks like you two are having a lot of fun! I told Paul how I was fooled with the clap-on fireplace. That was a good one!
@@LizAmazing 100 miles?! Oh my goodness, that is such a bummer that it it turned out that way. YES! We would love to find you guys on the road! Love how flexible RV'ing is and how it's not that unrealistic to make happen! You guys are a great inspiration with your videos, content and followers! KEEP IT UP! We are laughing now thinking of that fireplace, we are glad it was a hit 😄
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This is a good video. For us the troubles we had were not compensated enough by the fun. We quit after 3 years, and haven't regretted it one day. There are better and cheaper ways to adventure than in an Rv.
Yes, RV life is not for everyone. I agree 100%. Glad you guys gave it a try!
I have 2 laptops. One is strickly tv shows and the other is movies. Then just hook up to your tv and watch. Then, when you are out of new programming, then go to a Starbucks or Tim Hortons and download all the new shows you want to watch. RV life is great for bingewatching when its raining.
Great plan! Glad you have a rainy day strategy, sounds awesome!
Yup, I for one miss my garage too. However, nothing beats a beautiful lake view or mountain view while doing basic maintenance on our trailer rv or the ford diesel truck while camping...cheers🍺!
Exactly!!! Our thoughts as well! Can't beat the views out here on the road!
You two are great. This was a really good video. Thank you.
Awww, thanks so much. Looking forward to seeing you on the road!
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I've been RV living 5 years now and loving it. No mail issues because I receive emails instead of paper. Rather do laundry at the laundromat 8 loads in a hour versus all day at home. Saving money on rent and utilities. Friends who needs them. Lol... Meet new friends daily and when they start acting crazy like most a turn of the key brings change. Save on shoveling mowing grass all this equipment involved. I have a home we go to for repairs and holidays but other then that we are on the road. 3 adults two dogs and a rabbit. 🤷😇
Yay! This sounds like the perfect life for you! It took me 26 years to get out here and now that I am, I can't imagine any other life. It truly is a great life, hope to meet you on the road someday.
LOL, fun video. We have been on the road 8 years now and you are correct, there are a few challenges but for us it's been so worth it.
Eight years-- wow! And congratulations. We do very much LOVE this life! Hope to see you on the road! We are currently in California, you?
@@LizAmazing Yes, it would be fun to bump into you guys along the way. We are spending the winter in Arizona.
@@daveanddianethrowingcautio5707 Oh, nice! We are going to be in SoCal for the next couple three months. Enjoy!
We had a washer/dryer combo in our 5th wheel and we had no problem with it. I could wash two queen size sheets and two pillow cases. I would take to to the laundry room to dry since it didn't do a good job. What we found the reason it didn't dry because it wasn't vented outside. I love it.
That's good to know. We are glad that people do use their washer/dryers and have not had any downsides. Thanks for your comment!
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In regards to your laundry issue, there are actually some small electric washers you can definitely use in your RV shower. I found mine for $100 on Amazon a few years ago but I have seen them in big box stores since. You can then spin them to nearly dry in the same unit. You can hang your clothes after or pay for a dryer. It isn't a perfect solution, but it works if you do not have access to laundry services! It saved me so much time, labor, and money when I lived in the middle of nowhere.
Hi Rozela, That's awesome, thanks so much. I do believe I will get one of those little washers one of these. Doing laundry has turned into an "event" that takes up much of the day bc we have to go to a laundromat and do it all. Would be nice to just drop a small load in at home in the rig, and then just go about my day. Thanks again and have a super weekend!
I know it is an older post, but do you have any recommendation as to the brand of this small electric washer? We are going full-time RV, decided for no W/D for the same reasons explained in the video. However, I have a very bad allergy to synthetic fragrances. Laundromats use strongly scented products both for washers and dryer that would "contaminate" my sheets or clothes. Thank you!
My hubby & I did the full time RV & we both worked then we moved back to the house as we rented our home did that for 3 yrs then we got a smaller home did part time rving we built our own camper we had to take off a yr cause of the virus, camping was shut down now we’re gearing up going to up grade our solar system to do longer dry camping we don’t need internet we do a lot of camping 20 minutes from home best of both worlds we get along great but at home I do crafting & sewing on our off season we camp spring- mid summer & fall
We love it we’re both retired sometime we meet people & sometimes we don’t it’s very relaxing & enjoyable add to our lives in a good way.
That sounds awesome to have found the perfect balance-- and you sure can't beat camping just 20 minutes from home! Wishing you much happy camping as well as crafting! Thanks for watching and for commenting!
Wow, great content
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Thanks so much for watching. We love RV life and hope to see you on the road.
On the plus side are exploring new places and possibly finding a great spot to stay awile!!
Yep, way more plusses than downsides. We love RV living and see no end in sight. Wishing you much happy camping!
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If I can come up with an alternative I have no problem with this but thank you for this video, it got me thinking of things I haven’t thought of before
Thanks Katherine, glad to have you with us!
Great advice!
Thanks so much. RV life isn't for everybody but we love it!
Very informative... things that aren't usually considered are brought up.
Glad you think so! Thanks so much for watching and for your comment.
I didn’t think we needed a washer and dryer in our 5er. My wife kept telling me we needed one. I finally gave in and we absolutely love it. We heard all of the down sides to having them and it scared me, but we did it and all we heard was not too truthful. We are not full timers but we do go out for a month or 2 at a time. I really like your channel keep up the good work.
Hi Joe! Thanks so much! If we are parked next to you at a campground, maybe I will sneak over and give your machine a try! :)
Honestly, we are not 100% opposed to having a washer/dryer in our rig. BUT the weight is probably going to make it a deal breaker.
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I just subscribed. What a great video! Everyone talks about how great the RV life is, but no one ever talks about the real downsides. One of the best things about this video is I am able to plan on how to answer each of those things you talked about. I am going full time next year and I know the answers to some of the things on your list. But I need to focus on the ones I don't have the answer to. I wouldn't mind hearing even more of the downsides than just 5. I'm not looking for you to trash the lifestyle, but maybe a part two on other ones you didn't include in this video. Thank you for sharing your experiences with me.
Hi and welcome to the A-Team! Reading through the comments, you'll find this is a great community of supportive helpful folks. Paul and I were just talking about that video and we very may well do a follow-up someday. We didn't mention healthcare and getting prescriptions on the road, for example. While the RV life is truly not for everyone, I can honestly say I have never been happier in my life. I was dreaming of this life for 25 years. I don't think I am ever going back! Thanks for your comment and let us know when you get out on the road- Paul and I would love to meet you at a campground someday.
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Great vlog, good tips!!!
Thanks so much Lisa! We love the RV life, downsides and all!
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Great information!
Thank you! We love RV life snd hope to see you out here on the road someday.
Great video
We just started full-time in July of this year ,I think the most important thing is that couples are 100% on the same page with each other. There are challenges and it helps to overcome these. So far so good for us, the only thing that kinda bothers me is my large older black lab it is really difficult to travel with her at temporary spots or road travel i have to lift her in and out of the truck. Definitely something to consider when making this decision. Other than that we are happy with this life style.
Hi Thomas! Congrats on living life on the road! We love it. Yep, older dogs are something to consider. Our dog is 13 and we have to make accommodations for him as he seems to be not liking travel as much.
That was so great that you mentioned about couples needing to be on the same page. You will likely have some stressful travel days. Here's our story about campground stress and our tips: czcams.com/video/YzzaHgHQGlU/video.html
Great info!
Thanks so much!
You guys are so likable!!!
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You make a lot of sense I like listening to you blass Tim
Hi Tim, thanks so much! We love RV life but we know it's not for everybody. See you in the next video!
I totally agree just subscribed looking forward to seeing your adventures!
Yay! Welcome to the channel and thanks for joining the A-Team! We love RV life and hope to see you at a campground someday.
Was thinking of doing this when retire since my marriage is over with. Thank you for all the info. Some of these things I did wonder about. Did own and went on rv when the gas was much less.
RV life is not for everyone but we sure do love it! Hope to see you out here someday.
So true I think your partner needs to be your best friend to be in that small space 24/7 ...I dont mind all the other hardships you mention all part of the adventure for me 🥰
Yep, if you can survive trapped in an elevator with your partner, you will do just fine!
Interesting to see what some people value. I always say RV life is humbling. You learn to appreciate having less to deal with and drag around from stuff to people. Although you can never do to much research before hitting the road. I know I wish I'd have watched more videos like this ;-)
Well said! Really, RV life is about living, not about stuff. We talk about that more here: czcams.com/video/-Yg-JYRwATk/video.html
Your are a great couple! Great energy fields.
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Adorable couple. Thanks for the info.
Thank you so much, big hugs to you!
Very helpful, Thank you!
Thank you- hope to meet you on the road someday.
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Very well done and very honest snd I’m only full time in the summer snd after 5 years of full time for 3-4 months per year but all the things you mention are issues. And I’d add cost it’s not an inexpensive way to travel unless you boondock most of the time
Thanks Deborah. That is so cool that you travel every summer. We have a Thousand Trails membership which helps so much. We basically camp for $50 a month, but you would have to be able to justify $600 a year so it may or may not be worth it for you. Here's more info: czcams.com/video/cbZC97DWFe8/video.html
Hi guys! Great video. Regarding lack of community: sometimes we mistake social media for community. We were fulltime for three years before ever attending a rally (we never understood what they were for). But we've made LOTS of connections at rally.
Rallys! I went to one for my Chinookvan- and you are correct. Instant friendships! Great reminder as we have not been to any for our current RV. And agree that social media can be a poor substitute for the real thing. Stay safe and well.
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I think social media CAN be community. Like anything, it depends on how you use it.
I plan on getting an affordable home on an isolated lake. Use it as home base and to store stuffs of needs and wants. It will be my base camp. The mortgage will cost less than storage fees in many states. Paul, the Ford tailgate sink = awesome.
Paul says thank you, one of his prouder creations. Your idea of having a home base is a good one. Lots of advantages!
This guy's got some mitts!! Good for you on them big ol hands
lol!
Great tips. My wife and I have a nice 5th wheel that is parked in a mobile home park at our lake. It's our home away from home for now. No cell service, limited TV, but it's on a lake with our boat on the dock. We have kicked around the idea of traveling once we are done working. It's almost like we're doing a sort of trial run now, and after some of the pitfalls you mentioned, we're glad we're easing into it. Nicely done!
Thanks so much! Sounds like you have a really sweet spot there on the lake! There are certainly pros and cons to the traveling parts of RV life. If you decide to give it a try, you might still want to hang on to that lake site. Thanks again.
@@LizAmazing Agreed. We have spoken about keeping that as our "summer home" and traveling other times of the year.
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absolutely love you both
Awww, thanks so much Chris! We love hearing from you and having you with us on our journey!
Glad to see you both back; I was getting concerned! We are new full-timers, previously having camped for 3 months. My biggest challenge is maintaining a healthy lifestyle and a fitness regimen. The fridge is small, so stocking lots of fresh fruit and veg is iffy...have been trying some “longer life” veg like brussel sprouts. As for exercise, yes, we walk a lot, but I miss the discipline of an in-person yoga class. We tried to work around this with Planet Fitness memberships, but those are obviously on hold during Covid! Just have to keep trying new options! Take care.
Hi Eileen! Yes, I miss the gym, too. I am not as in good shape as I was when I lived in a house. But...I am now doing morning jogs so maybe that will help. Red cabbage (or regular) is a good supplement or alternative to leaf lettuce or spinach. It lasts longer and people say it does not need refrigeration. And glad to know you missed us! If you ring the bell under our video you will get a notification every time we post. Paul and I hope to meet you on the road someday- stay well and take care.
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