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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@dangorman3010 Ай бұрын

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

@genevafurtick145 Ай бұрын

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

@liketheresnotomorrow Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@SuperSushidog Ай бұрын

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.

@liketheresnotomorrow Ай бұрын

Wow! Amazing. Thanks for sharing

@industrialexitstrategist2022 4 күн бұрын

New subscriber! Full time RV Nomad since January 13, 2019. Solo empty nester. 2019 Jayco North Point 385thws 44'11 triple axle toy hauler. I love my RV Nomad life. 2 kids in college. Time to live my life on my terms. As an every other weekend dad for 14 years, coming home solo to a 5 bedroom place from child exchange seemed so empty. Now, when i open the door to my My little trailer .. the voice says welcome home, welcome home.

@liketheresnotomorrow 4 күн бұрын

Yay! Thanks for the sub. We release new videos every Thursday. Glad to have you along.

@HikeCacheRepeat 29 күн бұрын

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 KZfaqrs make it look easy and glamorous when the reality is that it isn't always like that.

@liketheresnotomorrow 29 күн бұрын

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

@mikeparker8382 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@blendedcampers Ай бұрын

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

@liketheresnotomorrow Ай бұрын

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

@gregorymg2006 Ай бұрын

This is going to be an excellent video!!

@sunshine3914 Ай бұрын

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.

@liketheresnotomorrow Ай бұрын

Very good points and info to think about. Thank you

@darlasunny-carmack3184 Ай бұрын

Very good, organized information. Thank you.

@liketheresnotomorrow Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@teresasprouse1097 Ай бұрын

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

@lillis887 Ай бұрын

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

@liketheresnotomorrow Ай бұрын

Absolutely!! Thanks for watching.

@rogerdalpe587 Ай бұрын

Well done

@liketheresnotomorrow Ай бұрын

Thanks so much. Appreciate you watching

@xaviershobbies7670 Ай бұрын

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

@liketheresnotomorrow Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@WanderingWedemeyers Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@mikeapperson6885 Ай бұрын

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

@liketheresnotomorrow Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching. We appreciate the support.

@mattmallory29 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@cherylhikes2234 Ай бұрын

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.

@liketheresnotomorrow Ай бұрын

Thanks so much. Let’s have more tea😜

@AllisonCasey Ай бұрын

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!

@liketheresnotomorrow Ай бұрын

I’m soooo excited for you!

@adamlevine2320 Ай бұрын

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

@liketheresnotomorrow Ай бұрын

Yay! See ya on the road.

@AnneJutras Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@AnneJutras Ай бұрын

@@liketheresnotomorrow We will! (new sub) 🙌

@lifeaintover7165 Ай бұрын

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.

@ReverendBarryTheFunk Ай бұрын

Thanks! All our music is available through Spotify, Apple Music and KZfaq.

@lifeaintover7165 Ай бұрын

@@ReverendBarryTheFunk Cool. Thanks

@campinwiththeconfers Ай бұрын

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

@liketheresnotomorrow Ай бұрын

Yes! Looking forward to connecting,

@cherylhikes2234 Ай бұрын

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 .

@liketheresnotomorrow Ай бұрын

Such a great plan. Have THE BEST time!

@sunshine3914 Ай бұрын

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.

@liketheresnotomorrow Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! I bet you’ll do better than most.

@raoulroberts Ай бұрын

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

@Travelingtonies-pp2rw Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@blendedcampers Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@srqpete1535 Ай бұрын

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

@liketheresnotomorrow Ай бұрын

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

@susandumais8563 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@yourfavbb27 Ай бұрын

We close on our home May 29th!

@liketheresnotomorrow Ай бұрын

Woooo hooooo. How exciting

@graciek.2403 Ай бұрын

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 KZfaq 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 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

Great. Thank you.

@loriealbanese4022 Ай бұрын

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.

@raoulroberts Ай бұрын

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.

@liketheresnotomorrow Ай бұрын

The purge was painful, but also freeing! lol

@josephscheneck1540 Ай бұрын

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!

@liketheresnotomorrow Ай бұрын

We will be there. Section 9. Come find us.

@athomewithjenny Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@athomewithjenny Ай бұрын

@@liketheresnotomorrow thank you SO much!! ❤️❤️

@lorakatchmar8550 Ай бұрын

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

@liketheresnotomorrow Ай бұрын

Awesome. It’s an exciting time for sure

@RVingwithG Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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:

@gregorymg2006 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

I think that’s a great plan.

@gregorymg2006 Ай бұрын

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

@liketheresnotomorrow Ай бұрын

Funny

@dougwilliams3276 Ай бұрын

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

@liketheresnotomorrow Ай бұрын

You’ve got this!

@lillis887 Ай бұрын

😂😂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 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

@@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 Ай бұрын

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

@rhondapurdy8103 Ай бұрын

I’ll be a full timer solo!

@liketheresnotomorrow Ай бұрын

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!