RV LIVING COSTS | ONE YEAR FULL TIME TRAVEL IN A CLASS A MOTORHOME EP76

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HOW EXPENSIVE IS LIVING FULL TIME IN AN RV? GET OUR FREE EXCEL SPREADSHEETS WITH OUR 2019 TRAVEL COSTS. Only YOU can determine what those costs will be with proper equipment selections and accurate expectations up front. Request spreadsheet by emailing us at ourjourneyinmyles@gmail.com Put "One Year RV Cost Sheets" in the subject line. As of today, July 15th 2024, these cost sheets are still available!!!
NOTE! This video has been updated as of July 2023.
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The costs to RV in a Class A Diesel Pusher can be all over the map! The length, brand and year of the rig you select will GREATLY affect each and every item you need to think about. As just one example, I will tell you how our two years on the road full time has turned out in our 2014 Newmar Dutch Star Model 4369 that we bought used in June of 2017.
First year was more than the second year to get everything “ship-shape”. We expect the third year to be high as well, because it will be starting with replacing 6 tires.
So in the first year:
We needed all new (10) batteries because they were shot. (Bought Lifelines) = $2500
Needed to fully service chassis, as I had poor records from previous owner = $2300
Major slide issues, Oasis service, jack maintenance, roof sealing, etc. = $7300
Belts, Trans Oil, Dash A/C charged, Coach Wt, Coolant, Dash electronics = $1300
New Front Tires and Tyron Tire Bands = $3350
First year out grand total, to get "Ready to Roll",........ at $16,750 Whew!!
Our second year out, our maintenance costs ended up lower =$7000
This is the year discussed in our "Costs to Full Time RV” Travel video.
Our third year out we will get the remaining 6 tires at $4800 plus whatever else!
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@slindsay4784 3 жыл бұрын

As someone considering the full time rv lifestyle, I found this fantastic! Thorough and well done!

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Sean! We are getting ready to update this video AGAIN!

@dowzoo 2 жыл бұрын

This was very interesting, even though I have no intention of going full-time RVing. I like their honesty and how they don't sugarcoat the expenses, which should be appreciated by all who intend to get into this lifestyle. Beyond that, they seem like a really cool couple that I would love to spend time with!

@OurJourneyInMyles 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Beth. We are just trying to prepare folks for the real costs we are seeing. RVing can certaining be done cheaper with the proper changes in style and the equipment you use.

@mattstephenson8657 4 жыл бұрын

Great job adding the depreciation expense! Thanks for the video.

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

I hated being the party pooper,......but we all know,........it has to be in the equation.

@twobarrys 3 жыл бұрын

That was the best and most detailed budget presentation I have watched on KZfaq. It best details the cost of living the RV life style. This helps people evaluate what it is really like to full time. Your choice to have a large class A puts you in the high end of expenses due to size limitations. You also tend to move a lot. Both costly but perhaps more enjoyable if you can afford it. Great contribution to the RV community and potential RV buyers.

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you for such a detailed and gracious comment twobarrys! In case you missed the update to this video, with even better and more up-to-date budget info, check out episode #173 at: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p92oo9VhvciolXU.html

@CaptnButch 5 жыл бұрын

Soooo helpful! Thank you! We are in prep and wait phase but looking forward to follow in your footsteps.

@OurJourneyInMyles 5 жыл бұрын

Your welcome Richard. If you & your travel partner are on the same page, this will be an adventure you don't want to miss. Life goes by quick. Wishing you the best!

@johntozer1706 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a great presentation. I look forward to receiving your cost sheets.

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

I sent the cost sheets John. Thanks for taking a look.

@bryantubbs1695 3 жыл бұрын

Great info! Looking forward to starting my journey!

@penelopebartell840 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this! Tourist mode! I love it. That's what attracts us, too. Thank you for sharing.

@OurJourneyInMyles 5 жыл бұрын

Your welcome. When we were young, we would have been "Mark & Sue, Boondocking Adventurers". Now, in our 60's,......"Just Tourists!" We are OK with that! Hope the pocket book holds up!

@HarryandOjie 5 жыл бұрын

Good Job, Good quality video also. Guess I need to watch the rest of your vlogs

@OurJourneyInMyles 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Harry. Would love for you to pick around on the ones that may interest you. Sue & are are mostly just travel vloggers. Just skip the ones on watching grass grow, and zero in on the ones in places you would like to travel to!

@jamesalexander3700 4 жыл бұрын

That was great! New to this lifestyle so I'm still learning--this was very helpful!

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful James,......and didn't scare you away!

@highdesertrob8076 5 жыл бұрын

Great video, Mark. Glad you’re enjoying your Glamping. This is what we work all these years for...... to spend it and enjoy life to its fullest. I came over from Bob and Pearl’s youtube channel. Congrats to you and Sue. Rob

@OurJourneyInMyles 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rob. Getting such a fantastic mention during Bob & Pearl's last video on their channel "Next Exit" was like having Bill Gates tell someone you make a good computer. We are very thankful for his shout out, and hope our new subscribers stick around for our adventures.

@michellegarris3143 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for putting information in writing in a caption as well as explaining it verbally. Very helpful.

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

Your welcome Michelle. Type in the word "COST Spreadsheets" in the subject line in an email to me at: ourjourneyinmyles.com,... and I will send you a blank & completed copy!

@DocPeteMD 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, This is an excellent reality series advice type video journal. Appreciate your altruism

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@debrahayes2572 5 жыл бұрын

Nice! First time watching your video! I subscribed. Safe travels!😊

@OurJourneyInMyles 5 жыл бұрын

Nice to have you along. We are at the FMCA Rally now in ND. Plenty of video to come on that!

@truegrite2825 4 жыл бұрын

What a nice couple! Love you guys and thank you for this very informative video 😁

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words. Stay tuned,....next week is Teddy Roosevelt National Park!

@Prairieshutterbug64 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Mark and Sue for this video. Very informative!

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

Your welcome Michael. We are working on the 6 month update, July 2019 to Dec 2019. Stay tuned,....

@vrflyer2000 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your current experience! It will definitely help me forecast, have a better retirement outlook view at the age of 50 (I'm 46 now), and looking forward to reviewing your channel.

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

My advice to everyone has always been the same. Save more than you think you can while working, ......because you will be 65 before you know it!

@doloresmontero1011 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! I love this video as we are contemplating the same type of retirement adventure. I would start tomorrow but we have a few more years to work at 58 years of age. But I love and can relate to the clock is ticking! Thank you!

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

Best of luck! Keep working on your plan to launch. You will be amazed how fast the last year goes!

@mattandrews6697 4 жыл бұрын

Can’t thank you enough for all your info and help! We’ll be e-mailing you soon! Pleasure meeting you guys!

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

Stick around,.......we have plenty of stuff we are working on! The FMCA Rally Convention video is what I am working on now. The RV Basic's school episode came out today.

@ranger0793 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome Video, I appreciate the time and effort you put into this. Thanks for sharing.

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

Call us crazy,.....but right now our KZfaq Hobby seems fun as long as folks are actually tuning in! Thank you for taking the time to look.

@AWOLlcdrpeterson 4 жыл бұрын

Great Video...you guys are fun to listen to. Thanks again for the input and advice! Hope to catch you down the road!

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Nick. We are planning an update to this budget video in January 2020.

@Soggy-In-Seattle 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this level of financial planning. It is a great budgeting education.

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to oblige. We are thankful most of the people viewing this video understand that our elevated costs are due to our age, physical condition, equipment selection and travel style preferences.

@Flash023 4 жыл бұрын

Don’t get why anyone would dislike this! Yet, a small percentage did. Thanks for the podcast

@361phil 4 жыл бұрын

Love your channel. Thanks so much for doing this! We hope to get on the road full-time next year and you are providing invaluable information! (and we bought the E-Bikes for this already!)

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Phil. We do try to pass on what we learn because we continue to learn from vlogs that we follow as well. Just about the time I have it all figured out I'll be ready to move back into a house!

@rconradvt 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, Thank you so much for putting this vid out. it is so helpful.

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Make sure to check out the update to this video,....."RV Living Costs | Two Year Full Time Travel Costs in a Class A Motorhome | Budget Worksheets Episode 107"

@juanitanewman5344 4 жыл бұрын

Yes I would like your spreadsheet thank so much for sharing

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

To request the actual "Our Journey In Myles" Travel Expense excel spreadsheets, email us at: ourjourneyinmyles@gmail dot com Put "One Year RV Cost Sheets" in the subject line,.........

@curtwalp5120 5 жыл бұрын

Found you through NextExit. Think I'll stay awhile. Very informative. Safe travels and good health.

@OurJourneyInMyles 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking a peek. Bob & Pearl really help others find our channel. We are very grateful.

@txdreams100 4 жыл бұрын

Will be full time RV’ing in 17 months when I fully retire. Planning now and binge-watching the vlogs to learn from the veterans” like yourselves. My RV experience will be different from Myles but HaRVey will suit me - complete reno in the works in the meantime. Thanks for your detailed spreadsheet/reality check! Be safe!

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

Make sure to capture some of that reno progress on camera,........never know when the KZfaq Bug will hit you!

@carriejones4772 4 жыл бұрын

I loved and needed this so much. Thank you for being so open with it all. Great couple!!

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Carrie!

@patrickmcgee5774 4 жыл бұрын

Nice work. Thank you for taking the time to do all this and share.

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

It's our pleasure Patrick to provide this info to people like you,......

@gretchenvogel5455 5 жыл бұрын

Hi! New subscriber here :-) Thank you for taking the time to educate us with your experiences which can help with our future experiences as well :-) I’m a huge fan of anything safety related so thank you for mentioning about the tires 👍🏻

@OurJourneyInMyles 5 жыл бұрын

Your welcome. When I first started out, I was looking to Bob & Pearl from the KZfaq channel "Next Exit" to provide guidance. After one year, we finally had some additional data for everyone to use, so we published it. So glad Bob further crunched the numbers to show where the two of us differ in our spending. On his channel (Next Exit-KZfaq) he illustrated the two different styles of traveling that explained the spending spread.

@debrarobison7618 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video ❤️

@winstonrodrigues8886 4 жыл бұрын

I really like you guys ... there is lots of love between both of you for each other ... thank you for your videos.

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Winston. I really am a lucky guy to have Sue in my life. If she wasn't on board with the Full Time RV Life, I would be home puttering around in my basement workshop. Frankly,.....that was getting old. She always puts a skip in my step!

@jimm2442 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent Video! You folks are honest and tell it like it is. I especially appreciate the part on RV Depreciation, that is a good example of you doing your homework and looking at everything. Thank you!

@OurJourneyInMyles 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jim. I only brought it up so people think about the "exit" plan when you need to settle back down,.....

@verawyrock8016 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, awesome detail on the spreadsheet. This should help on decision for Class of Motorhome. Enjoy!!

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

Your welcome Vera.

@jesusfernandez142 5 жыл бұрын

Hello. A big thank you for your time. GREAT VIDEO!!! My wife and I are planning to go full time and I am regularly doing research and viewing videos as we gear up for the next stage in our lifes. Again, GREAT VIDEO!!!

@OurJourneyInMyles 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the encouragement. We are so glad we took the plunge.

@MelodyMortgageGuy 4 жыл бұрын

Looking into purchasing my first motorhome. Very informative!!! Thank you.

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! The RV style (and the cost of the rig) you select is the biggest one time expense. The parks you decide to live in will be your second largest expense per month. (Private Campground or Thousand Trails Membership?) And finally, the costs to repair & maintain it will be your third biggest expensive per month. If your accurate with your figures up front, your RV life will be much less stressful for you and your partner!

@chorndawg1 4 жыл бұрын

Loved this Video! Just about everything you need to know or always wanted to ask! Thanks!

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@burlysworld5573 4 жыл бұрын

Great video of real world costs of RVing. Thank you! This is my first time seeing your channel, but I have subscribed, so I will be catching up on past videos. Considering RVing fulltime for myself and my wife in the coming future, so this was fantastic information!

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

We will have an update to this video in February.

@dougthomas7852 4 жыл бұрын

Loved watching your video. We sold our 2003 Pace Arrow 36B two years ago. I miss it some days but not the expense of ownership. You two are doing a real service to anyone thinking of going out in an RV full time. It's not cheap, but can be a lot of fun. Be safe and I will follow along on your journey.

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Doug. I am sure that most people that ask for the spreadsheets can just change the numbers around a little bit to suit their situation and travel style. The price of admission to this life is not free,.......and once a person runs the numbers on their travel style and expectations, they will know what it is.

@chuckgrossman3702 5 жыл бұрын

Love the video! We are currently working towards a full time life style. Sounds like we used to live relatively close! We are currently living in the Quad Cities.

@OurJourneyInMyles 5 жыл бұрын

Well then you know why we only come back in summer!

@Yegguy2 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video and the extra links and ideas .my wife and I talk of doing this rving around not living fulltime in rv we still have a few yrs yet to go but your sharing has givin me my information to look up and learn and you have a new subscriber.

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks AG. We have a ton of new stuff coming. We are on the road for a few weeks spend a ton of dough fixing and maintaining the rig before we get to Florida for 4.5 months. Sleeping overnight in a tire store parking lot tonight! The excitement never ends.

@kmbowman123 4 жыл бұрын

I just appreciate how real you are in sharing with us this video.

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

It isn't exactly flattering for us,.......we look so out of control. The expenses are harder for younger people to understand I think, because they can do so much more physically and can adapt to "less services". When your pushing 70 like me, I just can't put up with much inconvenience anymore. We had to tell the story truthfully,.......otherwise it would be a fairytale. Thanks for viewing our episode.

@miles422 4 жыл бұрын

Great job! Really enjoyed it and especially the detail. I don't RV but I love living vicariously thru you. And I learned thru my career as a maintenance manager that depreciation is a big deal so that alone was a huge gift to people considering this life style. FUN! Thanks for doing the work and sharing. I'm subscribed!

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

Miles! GREAT NAME. The depreciation really is the only depressing thing about RVing that you need to "make peace" with. It is actually a double whammy. The money you paid is draining away. In a house the money would be appreciating. The key to this crazy life is to understand, you really can't have it both ways. This lifestyle is not for everyone, but make no mistake, it really is something to behold if you are ready for the ride.

@patmelvin6882 2 жыл бұрын

Me too

@patmelvin6882 2 жыл бұрын

Listen to every word!

@crazycanuck2578 4 жыл бұрын

Please don't be embarrassed about putting your whole financial life out on here you sure opened up a lot of peoples eyes who think that it's cheap to just buy a Motor home and travel. You two are doing what a lot of us would love to do but, can't afford too do, you sure are very straight forward and honest about what it does really cost to RV full time, and a lot of us really thank you for this info. You're a very honest couple for opening up like this to us. You really opened up my eyes to the real cost of full time RVing.

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks CC. We figured we would put out our actual numbers so folks can decide for themselves where they can improve, or change, or delete costs to make it work for them if they desire to travel like we do. And as you pointed out, if I had my dream machine, a Prevost Conversion,.....I would be looking for even fancy places! That will be my NEXT life........

@matthewrossaia8230 4 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad I stumbled on this channel. You guys are awesome. I can’t wait to watch the rest of the episodes

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard! Making videos is always WAY MORE FUN when we know folks are watching,..........plus I make sure I have on a clean shirt every day!

@marilunavamu4560 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for you honesty, this information is very appreciated

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Make sure to check out the recent "update" video we made on Full Time RV Living Costs!

@wendysharkey5677 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you for all your input .. I always said , I want to get an RV and travel the states .. your video was quite an eye opener ... I look forward to following you guys and collecting info for when I make the move .. Enjoy your travels!! God bless stay healthy and Safe!!!

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

Once a person has the budget sheets to work with, you can change the numbers around to match your situation and expectations! The email link to request the free budget excel spreadsheets is in the video description area below the video.

@trojenell 4 жыл бұрын

love this couple, funny man, great wife good life. very informative thanks for sharing your personal business about the finances and cost of on the road living. God Bless you on your travels.

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words Trojenell,......I have started to work on the 6 month update to this video!

@thrixs2029 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this! I believe that your budget gives a more realistic view than some other channels and will help me plan when I can get out on the road!

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lisa. We did our best to capture it all, so folks can move the numbers around as they see fit to match their style.

@andydeahl2303 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! I was looking for a motorhoming budget and your video was fantastic! Thanks for sharing and look forward to meeting up with you on the road!!

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Andy!

@snowleopard7952 4 жыл бұрын

Really good information. Thank You!

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

To request the actual "Our Journey In Myles" Travel Expense excel spreadsheets, email us at: ourjourneyinmyles@gmail.com Put "One Year RV Cost Sheets" in the subject line,.........

@happyinlove.8097 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative. Thank you for sharing.

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome.

@jethrog4549 5 жыл бұрын

Super cool guys! Thanks for the video. We subscribed just now. Great information, some of which, we haven't heard before and an attitude we definitely haven't seen much of so far. We start our journey the end of this month. We've been doing research for this for about a year and can't wait. We seem to have some shared ideas on things mainly thousand trails and the attitude of how we plan to move about this country. Thanks again for the video.

@OurJourneyInMyles 5 жыл бұрын

We feel very blessed to be able to do this, in our tourist TRAVELING lifestyle. We are not living in it, we are MOVING while living in it! Finding a place to stay in the RV for a few months is only in winter in Florida, our new home state for Sue & I. We love to share our experiences because at whatever level budget a person can put together, it is worth it!

@heidialex3417 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experience. It's a great realistic reference on what it costs to live in an RV. Not as economical as advertised or percieved.

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

Equipment choice is the major decision that will predict many of the future costs across most categories. So will travel style vs. sitting in one spot style, and the frequency of travel and moving. RV loan vs no loan? Who is paying your healthcare, you or your previous employer or medicare? And the big one,………depreciation,……....can you afford to sell your RV when done for SUBSTANTIALLY less than you paid for it, or even worse,......getting nothing for it,…..when done with the adventure? With a little study and soul searching, one can get a "ballpark' of the costs to expect. Thanks for taking the time to watch our cost video segment.

@reginakeitt2389 4 жыл бұрын

Great info! Looking forward to starting my journey!

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard! GET OUR FREE EXCEL SPREADSHEETS WITH OUR 2019 TRAVEL COSTS. Only YOU can determine what those costs will be with proper equipment selections and accurate expectations up front. Request spreadsheet by emailing us at ourjourneyinmyles@gmail.com Put "One Year RV Cost Sheets" in the subject line. Thanks for giving us a look,....

@jonathannottage338 3 жыл бұрын

Ppp

@joycestepancevich6591 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice of you to share this info and making it available. Its useful for those thinking they will be saving on rent, etc when in fact doing it responsibly may be more expensive than you might think even taking everyones different approach into consideration. Thanks again.

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

It a big decision to start this life full time after a more normal "secure" stick and brick life. Glad to help provide the real life numbers for folks to decide if it will work for them. It is so worth it for the change and adventure in one's life. BUT,......you need to know,. ...that it is only cheap if you are just going "somewhere budget friendly" to live in an RV. If you are actually going to be touring and TRAVELING in an RV to specific, popular places, in warm climates when it is cold elsewhere,....you will be paying the premium for that privilege and blessing. We are very thankful to be able to do this.

@lesleycaron2396 4 жыл бұрын

WOW!!! Watching from Australia. You guys are living the dream! Congratulations on that!!

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you stopped by. We loved following some of our favorite vloggers go to Australia RVing. You live in a beautiful country!

@MariaCosta-qf7ot 4 жыл бұрын

I also use St. Brendan’s Isle (SBI) in Green Cove Springs, Florida for my mail. They give very good service and that’s super important. Thanks for the video!

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

They have made is very simple. They are very reliable. The web interface is super easy to use.

@coldbloodedkiz 4 жыл бұрын

i never leave messages...got to say though...you guys are most genuine human beings on youtube

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks CBKZ,.......we are as honest with our information as we can be because we are too old to remember any stories we might have fabricated along the way!

@johnford5106 4 жыл бұрын

Mark and Sue, Fantastic job and awesome information. My wife and I will be on the road soon, we are currently in the research mode. Your video is extremely informative and the best we have viewed so far. Keep it up and thank you for helping new travelers make smarter decisions.

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks John. When Sue & I get settled down in our Ft Myers Resort rental for the winter, starting in January,we are going to publish a more indepth update to this video. We have also learned a lot while working on this.

@PamBolin1954 5 жыл бұрын

Love your channel. We are about a year away of heading out. Thanks for the help.

@OurJourneyInMyles 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for joining us! We hope we go some places that you may choose to see. The US is a magical place to roam.

@paulwinters8920 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sue and Mark, I enjoyed your video. I have no idea how much I spend on travel and thanks to you we may try to get a handle on it.

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

Send "Budget Spreadsheet Request" in the subject line in an email to me at: ourjourneyinmyles@gmail.com Just fill in your estimated numbers on the blank sheets I supply and you'll be on your way to knowing! (Its an eye opener!)

@allenheaps2084 4 жыл бұрын

Good stuff guys, thanks for the info and the advice! Happy trails to both of you and Myles :-)

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

Myles rarely gets a shout out. I will make sure I tell him you gave him a pat on the back.

@davidmendonca5992 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, this was so informative.

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@dontetzlaff3914 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to share your journey. We are looking into going on long trips but not full time yet. This has given us some things to think about. Enjoy life and the great outdoors.

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for stopping by Don. We love having people along with us,.....

@marin082164 4 жыл бұрын

AWESOME video, thank you for sharing your experience

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

Your welcome Marin. Stay connected for our budget update video in January-ish.

@lezlieheller217 4 жыл бұрын

You two did such a good job on this. Thank you so much. This has been in the back of my mind for a while now. I'm not quite there yet.....not retired. I own and operate and B & B in Southern Utah but your information will help me plan for the future. I look forward to watching your other videos. Safe travels always. Lezlie

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to have you joining our adventure Lezlie.

@looneybinonwheels 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! My husband and I (also from Wisconsin) plan on full time RVing when we retire...already bought a coach, a Newmar Dutch Star as well, but still have about 8 years to go before retirement. We started planning, so your information is very helpful to understanding the cost involved, things to think about. I have subscribed and look forward to your future videos.

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

Great choice on the Dutch Star Lisa. Watch for our upcoming 6 month budget update!

@iscaballero2471 3 жыл бұрын

Can’t thank you enough for this video. For my wife and I, it’s a great intro to “Full Time RV-Ing” Thanks Again

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome Is!

@brendabarber2609 4 жыл бұрын

I am looking forward to getting a budget set with your examples in order to set my goals for the coming year to start RV-ing in the near future. Thank you!

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

I did not see a request for our budget sheet if you care to see it Brenda. Request spreadsheet by emailing us at ourjourneyinmyles@gmail.com Put "One Year RV Cost Sheets" in the subject line. It has "filled in sheets with our costs" as well as blank ones for you to use. Enjoy,......

@jeffusher314 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome informational video. Great eye opener for new-be's. I'll be retiring in May, & my wife has been retired almost 2 yrs.,& we have been wanting to rent an RV for a month or so for starters, before we do anything drastic. Appreciate your time & efforts to share your journeys. Thanx

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a good plan to try things out! We jumped in head first! Got lucky, and it is working for us,.......

@wongeebullard1382 3 жыл бұрын

You two are an awesome team. Best wishes for continued sharing of life's experienced.

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Wongee! Will do! Happy New Year!

@celestedavid3482 4 жыл бұрын

Great video And information. I am envious, would love todo what you guys do. Enjoy!!

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Celeste. We will continue to travel until we are bankrupt!

@Vertiblast 5 жыл бұрын

This was great and a great introduction to you. Thanks.

@OurJourneyInMyles 5 жыл бұрын

Hope you stick around. We mostly like to just showcase the places we are visiting for family, friends, and our subscribers. We know how important the "real" costs of RVing are for people to know if they can, or even want, to swing it. We will update this sheet in another two months. Bob & Pearl from the channel "Next Exit" do a fantastic job with the monthly reports they do. VERY DETAILED, with great commentary. It is a lot of work.

@betsyspielman9353 4 жыл бұрын

My husband and I are currently in Minnesota - picked up on the accent right away!! :) We are about a year into pulling the plug, selling the home on Prior Lake and going full time into RV'ing. Super excited. This was a great help and waiting for the spreadsheet.

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

Good luck!! Pulling the pin is the hardest thing,........but if you have a good plan,......you will have way less bad surprises.

@frankhouse5389 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you both for sharing all of this great info. ! You provide a lot to many of us who may be contemplating such a lifestyle. You've given us a blueprint regardless if we were to get a huge diesel or a class B or whatever. Hope you are doing well in this crazy time...take care.

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! We are hoping that folks just adjust our costs as needed so whatever your budget and style of travel ends up to be, you can find a way to make it work!

@user-vn4zc4ie6j 8 ай бұрын

Hi guys I appreciated giving what I might to expect to spend if I start doing R V traveling or buying a bus like retired Greyhound bus as a RV type.I plan to pay cash on a good used.So all I got to pay for expenses like mobile cable ,camp ground rental for water and power sewage, And maps for camp grounds locations , insurance ,Google to help where the dangerous bridges or over pass danger so you or we wouldn't hit them.All rest stop locations,R.V. parks so we can park or vehicle to park our bus RV.I thank you for all the deal or dealership for RV and bus repair if needed .I thank you for your valuable information and experiences.

@claytonlehmann8671 4 жыл бұрын

i really like you guys. very important explanation for rv living .thanks for the video. you guys awesome.

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked the cost report Clayton. We had no idea people would appreciate this data so much. We will report in again in a few months.

@deanwebster 5 жыл бұрын

Great breakdown on Costs! Great job on the video. Getting close to 1K. Keep up the great work!

@OurJourneyInMyles 5 жыл бұрын

Dean, truth be told we had an absolutely stunning "shout out" from a channel called "Next Exit-KZfaq". This channel is the budgeting channel that I watch. They made our channel look so good as they talked about it, that Sue & I had our jaws drop. Bob & Pearls channel has 10,000 subscribers that are the perfect demographic for our style of travel. We would still have 291 subscribers without their kind comments,...........period. Thank you everyone for stopping by!

@DownsizingMakesCents 5 жыл бұрын

Great job with the expense report, you guys are definitely on the high end but it is great to see the high and the low. You keep the educational and entertaining videos coming, the subscribers will follow.

@OurJourneyInMyles 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words and stopping by! We are going to make a few changes this year, but expect the same outcome due to some planned tire purchases, and upgrades. It's the price of entry and admission to this life. We published these slightly "embarrassing" numbers to help others realize how it can add up. We only publish once per week, because we know our subscribers time is valuable. Episodes are usually of our travels to places we think others would enjoy to see. Next Sunday is our last three adventures in Salt Lake City Utah before heading northeast to North Dakota for the FMCA Rally in Minot ND.

@SofiaCaparas Жыл бұрын

Y’all are amazing! I’m so glad I stumbled upon your video and subscribed! I’m a 20-something woman who works full time from home in an expensive city. I’ve always wanted to RV to see the US, but I also wanted a class A for me & the dogs, and wanted to stay in nicer rest stops for my own safety. This was straight to the point and eye opening on what it’ll cost me! Thank you! Looking forward to checking out your other videos!

@OurJourneyInMyles Жыл бұрын

Thanks for such a great & kind comment.

@ogoriginalghost7340 4 жыл бұрын

Just saw next exit video , and b4 that I’m not lost video. Thanks for this video.

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

Between all three of our channels, I hope folks can find the style and cost profile that may fit their needs. If not, that just means that the equipment, and travel style we are using is not a match. The "I'm Not Lost I'm RVing" channel shouted out multiple other channels that have much different equipment, much lower travel budgets, vastly different travel styles, with different age profiles of the travelers. This was thee most excellent compilation of cost data from various travel channels that I have seen. Anyone reading this that has not visited "I'm Not Lost I'm RVing" channel comparison video needs to do so! Feel confident that you will be able to find your match,.....

@larrycroome7759 4 жыл бұрын

What a great, nice beautiful couple. Nice to listen to the two of you, Good complimentary energy, and good information.

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I blushed when I read this comment to my wife!

@muebelhack 4 жыл бұрын

You Guys are a Hoot! I love that Mark "no longer uses Hair Club for Men." I was wondering. HaHa!

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

Your have correctly picked up on the fact that "The Hair Club for Men" no longer has me as a customer. I now belong to a CPAP Owners Group.

@MrBoatingdude 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video and thank you for sharing, we are considering Rving across the country when we retire in a few and this video is very helpful.

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alex.

@mcmurv 4 жыл бұрын

Ya'll are super awesome! Thank you for sharing!

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome Vance. Watch for the update to this video in late February 2020.

@daveobergoenner4828 4 жыл бұрын

By far the most realistic accounting of full-time RV lifestyle costs I've seen yet. Thank you!

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words Dave. Sue & I were embarrassed when we first started to see the numbers coming in, but really couldn't see changing too much along the way without a drastic change in our "preferred" ease of living. We are planning an update soon that will capture some tire costs and additional repairs in November. Hope to at least get some good episode video for my money!

@sherriweber7105 3 жыл бұрын

I remember Woolworth’s in my home town Detroit I used to go there quite a bit and sit there eat ice cream or club soda.

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

We had plenty of Woolworths in Milwaukee WI as well,....

@MmmDnBbitch 3 жыл бұрын

My dad talks about shopping there when he was a kid! He says he can still remember the way it use to smell! Lol, memories can be funny like that sometimes. He tells me about how the location he went to was quite an old building back then when he was a kid. Crazy to think about! & just how old that building has got to be by now.... Hoooly cow. Haha! Pretty cool. (The location my dad grew up shopping at was in Grand Rapids Michigan) My comment is pretty random, I know! Sorry about that lol It's just pretty crazy for me to see that name somewhere other than just listening to the stories my dad has always told me about back when he was kid (Ever since I was very little) Thanks for a great vid! Subbed! My fiance and I are hoping to be living in our future fifth wheel by this time next year 🤞 Very helpful!!

@I.am.Meo. 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time! You're awesome! And....tee hee, the Hair Club. 😁

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

Hope it helps folks getting their own "personalized" budget going! We all have a different style, and equipment to do it in. Getting the budget started is the hard part. Just start plugging in numbers to see how you can make things work,....

@I.am.Meo. 4 жыл бұрын

Been working the budget projections for almost a year, but so appreciate your expertise helping me tweek my plan for a better reality. 😊 And the clubs and sites info is so appreciated! And the "more than roadside assistance" folks...I am happy to know that exists. I will have a truck and 5th Wheel, and AAA & Good Sam's just didnt seem to be enough. That knowledge is GOLD! Thanks again!!

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

@@I.am.Meo. Thanks for the kind words VMeow!

@hylinhinton2917 4 жыл бұрын

This is fantastic information, thanks for sharing. My husband and I are still 15 or so years from retiring, but this definitely gives us much needed info on our hope of possibly full time RVing in the future! Thank you and will subscribe for sure!

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! You have 15 years to decide if FT RV is crazy or not. We just jumped in,..........because time is a ticking for us! Hope you stick around for awhile.

@joebedard2936 4 жыл бұрын

Hylin Hinto

@garmin1team 4 жыл бұрын

Well done! Straightforward presentation without extraneous fluff. Thanks & good luck.

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dugster,.......working on our 20 month FT RV update to this video. Stay tuned!

@johnberry8117 4 жыл бұрын

I love the name you picked for your coach! Myles !

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it! He has been in the family three years now already. He is the opposite of Sue. He is very high maintenance.

@mjm6699 4 жыл бұрын

Loved this ❤️ thanks!

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to have you stop by!

@martinmercado3261 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the education on RV living Great stuff! Both of you were great! Ive been talking about going out there for a couple of years to explore the west coast from san diego to Oregon. Your knowledge will be helpful in planning my adventure. Thanks again! Marty-Aliso Viejo Ca.

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! We are thinking we will be back in California later this year! Glad to have you along.

@natashairrdm 4 жыл бұрын

great Information, we are getting ready for this adventure

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tash. It is an adventure that's worth taking while you still have the desire and ability to go on it! Thanks for giving us a look.

@JustPassingThru 5 жыл бұрын

GREAT VIDEO, we thoroughly enjoyed this video and it was the first one I had seen from someone RVing in the Tourist Mode like you mentioned, which is what most folks probably imaging when they are thinking of retirement and traveling in an RV. We have watched most of your videos and it is more than evident you go to fun places and enjoy your travels and if it is ok, I think I would like to reference this video to our viewers on our channel in one of our upcoming videos as I think it paints a very nice picture of the"Retired Tourist RV Lifestyle" that many folks may be wanting to try out... I am sure we will meet you somewhere along the way and I am looking forward to that day.

@OurJourneyInMyles 5 жыл бұрын

We would be honored to have you refer viewers to our slightly "out of control" travel style. You are ABSOLUTELY SPOT ON, when you say many people project and imagine they will always be in tourist mode once they go FT. Let me tell you, if we had to work full time yet during the week, there is NO WAY we would have the time and energy to be tourists. It is exhausting week after week,.....but someone has to carry the torch., so WE have volunteered! We are able to do this for a number of reasons. First is that we have zero debt. We sold our house, and banked the entire proceeds for our "Exit Plan". Doing this allowed us to be "all in" mentally, without worrying about the stick & brick taxes, up keep, shoveling, grass mowing, furnace failures, etc. while we are living in the RV. (The RV has tons of OTHER things I now have to worry about. ) Who needs that burden when your a 1000 miles away for the 5 years plus we may be on the road? We are blessed with EACH having a pension. So glad I was a union mechanical engineer and Sue was a union art teacher. I am on Social Security. I selected a young wife, (62) and have to pay the price of no social security check,.......yet. We saved at least 20% of our combined pay checks, and built up a great 401k, because we were told to by all the older smart people we knew! So glad we listened. If your young, DO WHAT IT TAKES TO GET A PLAN GOING! Seems like one day I was 29, and the next day I was 65! When I saw your latest episode where you call out "I'm Not Lost I'm RVing", I went and watched it and thought OMG this comparison they did was fantastic. Too bad they didn't know about us,....we could of been their poster child of the AARP Senior Citizen "Retired Tourist RV Lifestyle". This would be a great Facebook Group! Thank you for the offer of a shout out. Your featured video link already made a difference......

@keithmcneil8004 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video I think you guys are great and God bless you both and be safe on your journey I will be watching thank you for being my friend take care Keith McNeil. 😁💗👍

@jimmatteson7807 4 жыл бұрын

@stevew.7245 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent breakdown on the cost! I hope y'all had an awesome and Merry Christmas! Stay safe out there, and have fun!

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve. Sue really worked to keep track of everything all year long. Merry Christmas.

@TheConservativeHippie 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. All the details helped! Internet is a big thing for me.

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@garyconstantino6408 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video. Very interesting. Have always thought about being able to do that once I retire. But I will need a lot more money.

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

You can do it! The pickup truck/5th wheel setup is what I would have went with if I was in better shape and more of a man! That will save you a ton of dough compared to this style,.....

@jjgabe590 4 жыл бұрын

Love the drunken Sailor analogy. I am a drunken Sailor, and can totally relate!

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

You and me both! Sue and I are getting better. We are only slightly tipsy now,.....

@shawndoucette9797 4 жыл бұрын

Just sent my email for the spread sheet. Thank you for providing such a great service for free.

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

It is a FRONT tire "run flat" tire safety system gadget that goes inside the tire. I will be making a video of our experience having them installed in December 2019. See the NIRVC video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/o7hnndGeu5nOqIU.html

@stevemorgan7685 4 жыл бұрын

How do I get the email address?

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

@@stevemorgan7685 It is always in the video description body of text for most channels. To request the actual "Our Journey In Myles" Travel Expense excel spreadsheets, email us at: ourjourneyinmyles@gmail dot com Put "One Year RV Cost Sheets" in the subject line,.........

@MrHugmeister 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing all your costs, that is a lot of effort capturing and analysing the data, at 57 and 56 we are still in work, but planning the exit, this is invaluable information to assist us.

@OurJourneyInMyles 4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome Ian. We will be updating in January. We have a lot of maintenance and repairs coming up. We will report the facts,....