How to Plan for Full-Time RV Living: The Ultimate 2024 Step-by-Step Guide

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  • 🚐 Ready to turn your full-time RV living dreams into a reality? In this video, we're sharing our Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide on How to Plan for Full-Time RV Living! 🌄 From budgeting and insurance to downsizing and establishing a domicile, we're covering all the essential aspects of planning for life on the road. 💰📨
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    We'll dive deep into the important topics like creating a realistic budget, choosing the right insurance coverage, setting up a domicile, and purging your belongings to embrace the minimalist RV lifestyle. 💸🗂️🏡 We'll also discuss the ideal timeline for making the transition and share our personal experiences along the way. 📅
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    00:00 Introduction
    00:57 Launch Date
    02:16 Find Your Why
    02:51 Breaking The News
    04:37 Emergency & Maintenance Funds
    07:02 Jobs on the Road
    08:34 Internet
    10:37 Purging your Stuff
    14:55 Choosing a Rig
    19:04 Full-time RV Insurance
    20:20 Transitioning Out
    21:31 Final Visits
    23:40 Domicile
    27:33 Mail
    30:07 FREE RV Budget Tracking Spreadsheet
    31:42 Trip Planning
    36:56 Dealing With Your House
    42:23 Finding Your Groove
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Komentáře • 94

  • @SuperSushidog
    @SuperSushidog Před 26 dny +6

    We've been FT for 5 years. It was the best decision we ever made. Not only are we having the time of our life, but we're living this lifestyle for 1/3 of what it used to cost to live in our old S&B home.

  • @dangorman3010
    @dangorman3010 Před 26 dny +11

    I’m leaving for full time RVing on June 1st! I’m scared to death but I can’t wait!

    • @genevafurtick145
      @genevafurtick145 Před 26 dny +1

      I’m excited for you, I’ve been looking into this myself.

    • @liketheresnotomorrow
      @liketheresnotomorrow  Před 26 dny +1

      How exciting! I (Darlene) was the same way. It’s been a great experience for us. Not everyday… but most days. lol please let us know how we can help

    • @On-down-the-road
      @On-down-the-road Před 25 dny +1

      It's a learning curve. I left my land that I lived on with a small RV, 26' no slide small camper. I bought a newer one 35' with super slide, and bed slide. And I left with a truck that the numbers fit, but the engine spun a barring. Stranded, and my best friend came and got me 250 miles south, hauled me back home and I could purchase another used truck. Bigger, 2500. So I left again. Had a starter repaired a coil, $500, and a week in a small but quiet, RV site. I left there, and went to a resavore for 3 days. Then I got my check, and back on the road. So expect the unexpected. 12 days to get from ND, to NM.

    • @yourfavbb27
      @yourfavbb27 Před 25 dny +3

      We start full time the 1st of June! I am nervous but SO SO excited. We got this!! ❤❤

  • @mikeparker8382
    @mikeparker8382 Před 25 dny +4

    Great video guys!!!
    We have been FT going on 2 years and our experience preparing was similar, but more “rushed.” We had our house sold before we even put it on the market officially.
    Chris and Martha, Venturesome Couple were our neighbors for several weeks in Seal Beach, CA
    Funny story, I was gonna do my monthly running the genny under a load for a couple of hours, so I saw Chris outside and walked over to see if it was ok with him…I always check if I see neighbors out. He said he didn’t care and we started talking and then Martha came out and she jumped in the conversation. I kept saying to myself, I know these guys. Then It hit me, that they are the Venturesome Couple.
    We hung out several times and had a great time with them, such an awesome pair!!! And, their solar array just blows me away, as well as lot of other additions/mods they have done.
    Really enjoy the content, the straight forward honesty and transparency, and you keep FT lifestyle positive with caveats.
    👍😃🍻

    • @liketheresnotomorrow
      @liketheresnotomorrow  Před 25 dny

      Thanks so much for the feedback. And yes, we found Martha and Chris very kind

  • @HikeCacheRepeat
    @HikeCacheRepeat Před 19 dny +1

    I'm planning on full-timing by the end of the year and have no experience at all, so I'm really nervous. But I'm so glad there are people like you guys to help me figure it all out. Thanks for the resouces and, most of all, the honesty. Many CZcamsrs make it look easy and glamorous when the reality is that it isn't always like that.

    • @liketheresnotomorrow
      @liketheresnotomorrow  Před 19 dny +1

      Not easy but soooo rewarding. If we can do it…. Anyone can. lol Glad to have you. Thanks for watching.

  • @Paving_paths_foward
    @Paving_paths_foward Před 26 dny +3

    We have been full time for 4 years now and we have an Alliance Valor 36V11

    • @liketheresnotomorrow
      @liketheresnotomorrow  Před 25 dny

      Yay! FamAllie. If you guys are going to the national rally this month. Come find us

  • @sunshine3914
    @sunshine3914 Před 25 dny +2

    Another word about storage units… most all of them either leak or flood, or both, & even if they don’t, if it’s not climate controlled, things will mold, & particleboard will collapse under its own weight. They also get broken into. I’ve yet to hear of any storage facilities that has reimbursed tenants.

  • @josephscheneck1540
    @josephscheneck1540 Před 24 dny

    We both retired and sold our 4 bedroom house within the past two weeks. Our launch date is May 21, 2024 -- our first stop in our new RV living will be the Alliance Rally in Elkhart. Our reason is we want to mountain bike & hike around the USA. Look forward to meeting you guys at the rally!

  • @raoulroberts
    @raoulroberts Před 24 dny +1

    That new T-mobil home internet snafu is going to upset a lotta RVers. Time to improvise!
    On that issue of purging, that alone would force me to keep a homebase. 😂 However, your 5 categories -store, sell, give, trash, rv - really gets me thinking.

  • @AllisonCasey
    @AllisonCasey Před 26 dny +2

    Our date is May 24th!! It’s been a whirlwind because we decided to go FT in February. It was something we had talked about for a while and just decided to go for it. So excited!! Thanks for the in depth video!

  • @Paving_paths_foward
    @Paving_paths_foward Před 26 dny +2

    If you are thinking about moving to Texas, Kemah is pretty nice. We used to live there at USA RV Resorts Marina Bay or Jackie’s Brickhouse RV Park. You can drive around everywhere on a golf cart and Jackie’s Brickhouse is next door. Nice spot to hangout if you like to bar and grill spots. If you would like to save money my wife and I moved to Green Caye RV Park. It is a gated community with everything you need. You pay $650 a month and your electricity is free at no extra charge. We have an enormous slot and could fit 4 cars is our spot with our ToyHauler

    • @sunshine3914
      @sunshine3914 Před 25 dny

      Kemah was nice. Last time I was there was probably 5 years ago & it had gotten way too overcrowded for me, & the traffic was horrendous.
      Not a bad price (I guess), considering ones up the road are charging extra for electricity. But then, I know someone whose sticks & bricks payments are $377, & mine was $215 (& it was my dream place).

    • @liketheresnotomorrow
      @liketheresnotomorrow  Před 25 dny

      Thanks for the info. We’ll keep that in mind if we visit tx

  • @srqpete1535
    @srqpete1535 Před 24 dny

    You're too humble Barry. You had the FUNKIEST band in SW FL IMHO! Carry on, bother!

    • @liketheresnotomorrow
      @liketheresnotomorrow  Před 24 dny

      Ikr! Every time he talks about the band I’m like… if they only knew. lol Hope you are well Peter.

  • @teresasprouse1097
    @teresasprouse1097 Před 24 dny

    St Brendan Isle, Green Cove ,Fla. great mail service!

  • @lillis887
    @lillis887 Před 24 dny

    ❤Excellent points about transitioning, domicile and mail!! Can apply if you’re thinking about bailing to an RV or a boat!!!❤

  • @AnneJutras
    @AnneJutras Před 24 dny +1

    We want to go FT, we talked a lot about this, but we don’t know how to do it. So your video is on point! Thanks! ❤

    • @liketheresnotomorrow
      @liketheresnotomorrow  Před 24 dny +1

      You can do it! Stay tuned. We have lots more coming that will help ya.

    • @AnneJutras
      @AnneJutras Před 24 dny

      @@liketheresnotomorrow We will! (new sub) 🙌

  • @cherylhikes2234
    @cherylhikes2234 Před 25 dny +1

    I’m starting small… downsized from house to condo and moved across the country., and therefore get to explore a new area….next will be taking our Jeep and camping in a tent this winter in the southern states ! Can’t wait .

  • @susandumais8563
    @susandumais8563 Před 25 dny +1

    We decided about a year and a half ago to go full time. Our launch date is August 25th, 2024. We've been going through most of the steps you talk about.
    We can't wait!

    • @liketheresnotomorrow
      @liketheresnotomorrow  Před 25 dny +1

      yay for you!!! August will be here before ya know it. Enjoy that journey

  • @graciek.2403
    @graciek.2403 Před 26 dny +2

    Just started watching you guys recently. I’m really enjoying your videos. I’ve been dreaming of traveling full/park time for years and have been watching CZcams videos for years. Long story short, I retired four years ago and I’m finally getting on the road. Last Sunday, purchased the small travel trailer, Monday, got my truck, today booked 31 days at RV Resort in Nevada, because that will be my Domicile. Why Nevada, closest State to California that won’t tax my pension. My lease ends June 30th, then I hit the. Please let me know how to purchase a sticker if you have them. Thanks.

    • @liketheresnotomorrow
      @liketheresnotomorrow  Před 26 dny +1

      Love this! We are out west a lot in the winter. Maybe we can meet up! Send me your address (you can go through our website) and I’ll send you a sticker. 🥰

    • @graciek.2403
      @graciek.2403 Před 26 dny

      Great. Thank you.

    • @loriealbanese4022
      @loriealbanese4022 Před 20 dny

      Your registration for truck, trailer in Nevada is Brutal, very $$$, my 2022 Chevy 2500 HD just cost me $705 for one year, My travel trailer 2022 GD 2600RB was $860.00 just saying.

  • @sunshine3914
    @sunshine3914 Před 26 dny +1

    I set my date for February 15, 2024. Glad it was postponed & I got this chance to watch this video. Y’all answered every question that I had.
    Never camped before, but have been living without running water for years, so I think I could adapt better than some. Just haven’t been able to find someone to do work on the house that doesn’t need redone within a couple months. I’d do it myself, if I was 5 years younger. It’s time for new scenery.

  • @darlasunny-carmack3184
    @darlasunny-carmack3184 Před 26 dny +2

    Very good, organized information. Thank you.

  • @yourfavbb27
    @yourfavbb27 Před 25 dny +1

    We close on our home May 29th!

  • @mattmallory29
    @mattmallory29 Před 25 dny

    A great discussion on this very topic. Thank you as well for the web sites, I was literally going through those steps and grinding on an excel spreadsheet with limited data. Your video was perfect timing for me as well.
    Called insurance agents for quotes on truck, quad and trailer, got the “you need a physical address routine”, another surprise. Just logistics.
    Both budgets and weights, selling the home, major downsize to a trailer. What doesn’t sell would have to go to storage and your experience shed light on my conundrum. It ends up costing more to dump after paying for storage.
    Subscrbed!

    • @liketheresnotomorrow
      @liketheresnotomorrow  Před 25 dny +1

      You’ve got this totally under control! Glad we could be a part. Thanks for the sub

  • @cherylhikes2234
    @cherylhikes2234 Před 25 dny +1

    This video was really good ! I looked at how long it was …and thought I would not be interested….but you did it so well, It felt like we were having a one on one conversation with a cup of tea.

  • @adamlevine2320
    @adamlevine2320 Před 25 dny +1

    Great video. Very important topics. I'm planning for March 1 to begin full time living. Spouse and I are getting things in order. Thanks for encouraging people in a positive way to live this lifestyle. So much negativity out there these days. It's nice to hear positive. Have safe travels and hope to see y'all on the road

  • @rogerdalpe587
    @rogerdalpe587 Před 25 dny +1

    Well done

  • @lifeaintover7165
    @lifeaintover7165 Před 26 dny +1

    Ok.... My mind is blown... I didnt know you had a band. Being a music freak, I stopped this video, and looked your band up. Dude.... Im 61 years old , and Love Funk. I have to say yall are nothing short of BADDASS. I will be purchasing your music if its available. The decision to leave must have been tough. We love yalls content, But I have to go down a '' Reverand Barry'' rabbit hole. Keep up the great stuff.

  • @gregorymg2006
    @gregorymg2006 Před 26 dny +1

    This is going to be an excellent video!!

  • @WanderingWedemeyers
    @WanderingWedemeyers Před 24 dny

    Thank you! This is so helpful. We just set our date and we’ve been purging which is really hard but we know it’ll be worth it.

    • @liketheresnotomorrow
      @liketheresnotomorrow  Před 24 dny

      Glad it was helpful. Hang in there and keep the purge going. I swear it was the hardest part. lol

  • @mikeapperson6885
    @mikeapperson6885 Před 25 dny

    Greatest information so far. Been RV’in 30 years, newly retired and want to do our Paradigm 310rl on our own with our 2 #campingkitties for at least a year. Very excited ! Thank you

  • @campinwiththeconfers
    @campinwiththeconfers Před 21 dnem

    Great video! We are in the process and are doing many of the things you have mentioned. We are currently living at a local rv park in our rig but still have our house. Still looking for our FT right rig though. Hope to meet up soon! Safe travels! Mike and Shelley

  • @raoulroberts
    @raoulroberts Před 24 dny

    So true. Tomorrow is not guaranteed for any of us.

  • @xaviershobbies7670
    @xaviershobbies7670 Před 21 dnem

    love this so much , very helpful, we will be planning our big move soon. ❤

  • @Travelingtonies-pp2rw
    @Travelingtonies-pp2rw Před 26 dny +2

    Thanks for the info we are in the planing stages at the moment...feel free to watch our video .Only now you raised some more questions thanks lol.. Also would you mind sharing what video editing program you use currently have Filmora but to expensive to use features thanks.

    • @liketheresnotomorrow
      @liketheresnotomorrow  Před 25 dny +1

      Thanks so much. I (Darlene) use Adobe Premiere Pro. It took me a while to learn it but I do like it a lot.

  • @gregorymg2006
    @gregorymg2006 Před 26 dny +1

    I used to want to go full time but now I’m leaning towards part time. If I could be out on the road for a few months then come back home and reset for a few month, I think that would be great!

    • @gregorymg2006
      @gregorymg2006 Před 26 dny

      For example, we live in Maine and the summer and fall is absolutely stunning! If I could go down south to Florida or Arizona during the winter months, I think that would be perfect. Unfortunately I work remotely and could do that but my wife is an RN and doesn’t work remotely. So I can keep daydreaming for now.

    • @liketheresnotomorrow
      @liketheresnotomorrow  Před 26 dny

      I think that’s a great plan.

    • @gregorymg2006
      @gregorymg2006 Před 26 dny

      OMG, I for my 42v13 because of Venturesome Couple as well!! 😂

    • @liketheresnotomorrow
      @liketheresnotomorrow  Před 26 dny

      Funny

  • @lorakatchmar8550
    @lorakatchmar8550 Před 25 dny +1

    We are just starting full time in B.C. Canada . Did it all in 3 weeks .
    We have a 22 high country 337fl any info would be amazing

  • @athomewithjenny
    @athomewithjenny Před 24 dny

    Can you please include a link tp your website in the description? I typed it in on google and all I got was music videos 😂
    I'm really interested in all this wonderful info!
    Ive been wanting tp full-time for about 5 years now and hubby is just now starting to think about it!
    ❤❤❤❤
    Thats SO exciting! He keeps saying "If" we go full-time. 😁

    • @liketheresnotomorrow
      @liketheresnotomorrow  Před 24 dny +1

      Well duh. I totally thought I had it in the description. Just added it. Sorry about that liketheresnotomorrow.net/

    • @athomewithjenny
      @athomewithjenny Před 24 dny

      @@liketheresnotomorrow thank you SO much!! ❤️❤️

  • @RVingwithG
    @RVingwithG Před 23 dny

    Great info!
    QQQ 33:46 I never did understand this logic … How are you “Saving” money on Gas ⛽️ if you still end up Driving to that next location? (A to B)
    If it’s 500 miles away… and you still drive there two weeks, two months… You are still diving that same 500 miles. 🤔🤔🤔🤪🤷‍♂️
    Then all I hear is, “Well you’re not spending it that fast. 🤦🏼‍♂️
    YOU ARE STILL GOING TO SPEND IT! 🤪🤪🤪

    • @liketheresnotomorrow
      @liketheresnotomorrow  Před 23 dny

      Sure but if you’re budgeting a certain amount, I’ll spend it slower to stay within budget because I’m not living as fast. If you travel twice as fast you might spend 400 in a month compared to my $200 because I’m going slower and not moving around as fast. It’s about staying in budget. Plus you’ll cover twice as much miles. I may cover the same in 3 months as you cover in 1. In the end, do you but the math still works for budgeting:

  • @dougwilliams3276
    @dougwilliams3276 Před 26 dny +1

    We are up to the house is on the market and once it sells we will have TWO weeks to get everything out and into an RV. No problem...cough cough

  • @lillis887
    @lillis887 Před 24 dny

    😂😂I’ve been in my house for 20+yrs. Marie Kondo get off my stuff!! I have so much stuff I’m not sure I’m ready to let go of!😳😬😬🤔

    • @liketheresnotomorrow
      @liketheresnotomorrow  Před 24 dny

      It’s a different journey for everyone. I haven’t missed or regretted getting rid of a single item. The things I kept were more family treasures or memorabilia. By the time I do a house again, I’ll want different stuff anyways. lol ya can’t take stuff to the grave. Let it go if you can, if not, store what you have to keep. It’s totally fine either way. Do you and what you’re comfortable with. There are no rules.

  • @adamusred8308
    @adamusred8308 Před 26 dny +2

    I'm looking into full time solely due to rising costs of living. Rent is 2500 a month. I'd rather put that into a proper class A

    • @liketheresnotomorrow
      @liketheresnotomorrow  Před 26 dny +2

      Just do your research and the math. While you can live in an Rv for less, it can add up. Depends on what you choose and how you camp. Good luck to you!

    • @adamusred8308
      @adamusred8308 Před 26 dny +1

      Because of work, can't bounce around. Looking for an almost permanent place to park is the only thing stopping me. Love your channel

    • @sunshine3914
      @sunshine3914 Před 25 dny

      @@adamusred8308In your case, I’d recommend at least doing a couple of rental first to see which you’re most comfortable in. You might decide that you can do with less. Once you get one, make sure to inspect the roof every other week.

  • @rhondapurdy8103
    @rhondapurdy8103 Před 20 dny

    My date is November 1, and yes I’m scared to death too!

    • @rhondapurdy8103
      @rhondapurdy8103 Před 20 dny

      I’ll be a full timer solo!

    • @liketheresnotomorrow
      @liketheresnotomorrow  Před 20 dny

      We are so excited for you. Being scared is totally natural. Take your time. Go slow and just figure it out as you go. If there’s anything we can help with, please reach out. You’ve got this!