What it Cost to Live 1 Year Full Time RV (IT'S NOT FREE)

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@racheltalbott 5 жыл бұрын

You guys are so relatable and I feel great vibes watching this video!! Good luck and God Bless!! So fun!!

@johnnypark3729 5 жыл бұрын

Informative as always, Thank You ... but we LOVE the the “BLOOPER” portion

@zombie4loan287 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Me and my gf and thinking about this. Our RENT is 23,000$ a year! The city we are in gets expensive. Also you should talk to some of the parks you can volunteer to work for the park, Stay in state parks up to 9 months. We was just asking some questions to a ranger office.

@truckcampinglifemag 5 жыл бұрын

As much as I am in love with your rig, and I do love her, I am thankful for my little truck camper. Good stuff guys.

@lloydpainter1701 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing your personal financial information. That really helps me to understand the costs involved. Now for a follow up video on how to reduce the costs of RVing. How about ten tips to cut your costs on the road? You all are great I always look forward to your next video. Congrats on your continuing success.

@todayissomeday 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lloyd. We may have to look into that. Every RV'er will have a different dollar amount budgeted and spent in the course of a year. We know some that are way lower and higher than us.....bu it is all how one chooses to travel and live.

@zirconcat 5 жыл бұрын

We’ve used Escapees Mail Service for over 20 years. Never had a glitch. Love them.

@petebradt 5 жыл бұрын

Not me. I HATE republicans.

@gregwall5789 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, this was a fun and educational video. You paid attention to all the costs that we take for granted, I found this very helpful.

@jimcrousore6390 5 жыл бұрын

Loved the video very good information thanks you two are awsome keep it up waiting on the batteris

@ForgottenWinter 5 жыл бұрын

Another great and informative video. We just got our driveway done and get our rig in July now (was delayed) these tips arr going to be invaluable when we go hit the road full time. Thanks for the great content as allays : ).

@CruiseTalk 5 жыл бұрын

Love this! My wife and I are inspired by you guys! Just starting to travel vlog!

@billcullifer 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. This helps for the ones of us that want to start full timing.:):)

@christineryan7522 5 жыл бұрын

We love watching you two as we also are retired military AND just completed our first year of full-time RVing. We have focused only on the east coast from Maine to Florida this year. We can’t wait to get out West! Good luck on getting to the big 25,000!

@todayissomeday 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Christine. Thank you for your service as well! We are loving our travels up the east coast as well.

@suedefringe 5 жыл бұрын

Have you checked into AAA RV plus ? I work for a tow company and it really does cover alot. Ot is not cheap to get those huge RV's towed. AAA also gets you discounts on different things, insurance, hotels, entertainment etc. I especially recommend if you do distance travel (which you do) travel on pay/toll roads etc. When on some pay roads you may be "stuck" with the assigned company for that area. Rates vary greatly all over the country. My daughter drove to Grand Canyon last year and Skagway Alaska this year for work.

@BubbasgarageTv 5 жыл бұрын

Great break down you two. Fellow Texan Here.

@colinbateman8233 5 жыл бұрын

I thank you for sharing your experience and your honest budget costs

@juanitalewis9873 5 жыл бұрын

Thx for sharing your cost details and I hope meet your along thr road when I get out there. Fantastic first year for newbies! Great encouragement.

@todayissomeday 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jaunita. It's a small world....who knows where we will be.

@lindarose2837 5 жыл бұрын

Philz and Stacy even though you started off in 'vacation' mode, you done did good for your first year out! Like you said, the first few months are spent in learning how you want to travel, what works, what doesn't work, and figuring out your individual traveling style. Also, as you said, there are different variables in this lifestyle for everyone so "your $ mileage will vary" depending on those variables. 👍 Warts and all you had a pretty successful first year out. I think the biggest payoff for you (really, everyone that chooses this lifestyle) and one that you can't put a monetary value on, is re-discovering happiness and contentment with life.

@laurelnelson9226 5 жыл бұрын

Good information. Thanks for sharing. You both are so fun to watch. 😊

@KeepYourDaydream 5 жыл бұрын

Great breakdown of costs. Impressive tracking too! Keep it up 👍

@todayissomeday 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks KYD. We learned from the best ;) The tracking was something we didn't start out doing and found out fast if you don't stay on top of it.....it can be a like looking for a needle in a hay stack.

@karenauto 5 жыл бұрын

Did you use an app for all your expense tracking? I am about 3 weeks away from hitting the road, now I am worried I haven’t put enough money away.

@churchattorney 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike and Jennifer. Jackie and I do not own an RV yet but enjoy your show to learn about them!

@johndolezal310 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your RV costs. Your right about the variables. From you and others, we hear about the vacation mode verses just living the at home life. We enjoy your videos very much. Take care and be safe.

@lesliecryer1247 5 жыл бұрын

This is so helpful!! Even for non-full timers.

@thomastheys6681 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome job guys! We are getting ready to hit the road soon as well.....!

@gregriley2635 4 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure how long I have been a subscriber but, I have watched quite a few of your videos and have enjoyed watching your journey. I appreciate the full disclosure on your expenses. Enjoy the continuation of your journey. I hope to join you and the rest full RV community soon. Retired AF 1987-2007

@brianwilson2654 5 жыл бұрын

My wife and I are getting ready to hit the open road next month and I've been following your videos to get an idea of what life is going to be like and I can't wait. I'm buying a rig off of facebook marketplace, did my homework.

@todayissomeday 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian. Congrats on selecting your rig. Good luck!

@tomaustin4526 5 жыл бұрын

Very helpful information ❤️😎👍🚌 thanks for sharing and safe travels

@sandytucker4773 5 жыл бұрын

We are exploring the full-time RV life and your video is SO helpful!!! We haven't purchased anything yet but hope to in 2020. Thanks for all the tips! Tommy & Sandy from Mobile, AL

@todayissomeday 5 жыл бұрын

You are vey welcome! Good luck in your search!

@Janice-sb7qw 5 жыл бұрын

Don't know why haven't found you folks before! Hoping to hit the road soon as my RV comes in. Fabulous info! Thank you!

@todayissomeday 5 жыл бұрын

Welcome! Glad you found us!

@kathyfann 5 жыл бұрын

Wonderful you got to see a lot of the beautiful places in our Nation.

@garyhanson4133 5 жыл бұрын

That is really interesting, thanks. For those of us up north it would be interesting how much that would go up. Of course that's why you have a home on wheels, if it gets cold go south :-)

@normanmallory2055 4 жыл бұрын

This was good how you broke it down and the total on the bottom line . I had to watch it twice to wrap my head around all of it .. There is more involved than a person realizes , it's not like hooking up the Shasta RV in 1960 and hitting the road , it's all changed now .. I see where a person needs a solid plan and work out details as you go .. Oh 16-17 years ago i ran into to some issues for campgrounds saying open but once i arrived the gate was shut and locked after i drove 6 hours to find that out, in fact 3 were the same status .. So after several calls and leaving messages i pressed on and had to resort to the paper map to find the next campground , 10 hours is more than i want to drive at one time .. I did finally get a return call 3 weeks after i had returned home , but he did return my call to tell me the agency is working with only 40% of it's normal staff so with no coverage we have to close campgrounds ..okay thanks, gawd they should update their web page to say that ...

@clarkclarke 5 жыл бұрын

Phil and Stacey ...you guys are just awesome...thank you for your generosity and transparency...as you know I am.not an RVer however I really enjoy your videos ..safe travels 👣 Love Love the sound of the birds 🐦

@todayissomeday 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for hanging out with us!

@martyhoyt3117 5 жыл бұрын

Yup need to get the National Park Yearly Permit..save you even more if not free.. I'm a Gov retired Engineer. .

@todayissomeday 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marty, we'll look into it

@SweetNightmares_ 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this, I plan on going on a road trip with my dog when I save up money after I get a job, just graduated highschool and waiting till we move and settle down for a bit. I plan on visiting national parks 😄

@todayissomeday 4 жыл бұрын

The key is planning. So much to see and do!

@pamelareeff758 5 жыл бұрын

thank you I love listening to you and you staying positive. I am currently a wanna be right now so when I do get out there I will be more ready because I learned a lot from you.

@todayissomeday 5 жыл бұрын

Honestly, it is my personality. My friends call me the group cheerleader. We are living the life of our dreams so why not be positive! :)

@verazarth6366 5 жыл бұрын

Wooohoo 25K, subscribers... that’s awesome. Yes, this video was very helpful to see what one can expect to spend around and about. Thanks so much... YAY ....

@todayissomeday 5 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome!

@BonsaiKeto 4 жыл бұрын

Being someone that's been dreaming of doing this at a future point, I appreciate your info and advice new sub :)

@todayissomeday 4 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard!

@Elfnetdesigns 5 жыл бұрын

Good stuff as I work for a railroad and I am working up a plan for me and some other friends to chase UP Bigboy across the US this year and next year with my truck and RV trailer. I have some off time built up (a few months worth lol) So this should be an awesome and fun trip indeed.. For internet if you just have to have it then you can park up where you get free WiFi then do it. To me internet is not a necessity while RVing though. In fact I have the ability to connect to intenet anywhere anytime (I'm an IT and communications professional, I can crack WPA2 keys pretty easily but I don't just go around doing that either) but I don't use it as much as you'd think when I am out in the RV either unless I absolutely need to to order some part that might break on the trailer that will keep me from towing it. The thing is that I want to unplug and have "me time" per say and live life not dictated by social media, etc.. I don't even really watch TV except to get the local weather in an area before I adventure out and about.. In inside time is spend with a good ole book and my cat whome mind you does go with me everywhere while we are RVing. He loves to go with me to fishing spots of course... He does not wander off too far, he's like a dog lol

@ericdee6802 4 жыл бұрын

@Barb Mulvaney BNSF is an acronym for Better Not Start a Family .. lol

@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123 4 жыл бұрын

Haha Barb, I was thinking the same thing !! I wish I had a man to do this life with me :)

@62saki91 4 жыл бұрын

putting up a scam wifi hotspot with wireshark setup?

@tg1740 4 жыл бұрын

Love the positivity! Subbed and notified to tag along with y’all. Safe travels!

@todayissomeday 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks TG!

@DohcterT 4 жыл бұрын

Just subscribed! Very helpful! Im working on a detailed 5 year plan to go RV full time. Thanks for sharing! Hooyah!

@todayissomeday 4 жыл бұрын

Sweet! Welcome so glad you are here.

@rendiabel2698 4 жыл бұрын

You two are delightful! Loved this vid!

@todayissomeday 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rendi!

@batman421 4 жыл бұрын

The only way to full time RV is to stay in a state for 30 days in one location. Preferably in the middle of the state. Day trips in the car to other parts of the state makes more sense. Some states like CA and TX may require stays in different parts of the state. Move the RV as little as possible.

@WillBelden 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, y'all. Really enjoyed your discussion on the various items!

@richardcoyle2635 4 жыл бұрын

Great info. Hopefully when we start it won’t be too bad as we are probably not going to be full timers. Love your channel.

@browniac 5 жыл бұрын

Great video guys - thanks!! In addition to your awesome analytics ( I love staying at military campgrounds!!), I use state parks. As a veteran, some states like WA and OR ( I'm sure there are many others) offer free or discounted sites for veterans and or disabled veterans. Every little bit helps! Safe travels!!

@todayissomeday 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andy. Thanks for your service as well. Military bases are our first choice.

@virgloh8934 5 жыл бұрын

Do they offer discounts for a widow of a veteran?

@todayissomeday 5 жыл бұрын

@@virgloh8934Check this link out. www.militarycampgrounds.us/news-and-articles-mainmenu-2/military-campground-and-rv-parks-articles/authorized-use

@DownsizingMakesCents 5 жыл бұрын

Best take away, army Corp of engineer is open to everyone.

@kirstenstern6402 5 жыл бұрын

Hey guys! I just discovered you today and I’m working my way through the other videos. My husband is still in the military (Reserves...ALL FOUR BRANCHES) and will be retiring from law enforcement in 301 days. We will travel part-time. Your videos have already gotten me to write stuff down. Thanks for the informative videos!

@todayissomeday 5 жыл бұрын

Welcome! So glad we could help!

@soaringeaglesadventures9028 5 жыл бұрын

Stacie and Phil, really appreciate your videos. My wife and I are preparing to take the plunge in full-time RV. We are currently the care-provider for my mom but we will be able to practice for a while. Similar background as you guys. 25 years Air Force with a great Air Force wife. Your videos, along with Changing Lanes and Keep your Dreams, have been a tremendous help. Enjoy your journey.

@todayissomeday 5 жыл бұрын

I am so glad we can help! That is our goal for sure. Enjoy your practice time!!

@troystutsman1400 5 жыл бұрын

Hi: I just found your channel and subscribed. You showed time spent at “Military” but you did not explain what that meant or where it was... Would you please explain...? Thanks for sharing this information with us. I look forward to seeing more. Have a great day and be blessed.

@todayissomeday 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Troy! We stayed at various military bases. I'm retired from the Navy and have access to all bases.

@Steve-ps6qw 4 жыл бұрын

@@todayissomeday This is incredible news for me! I never realized this was possible. I am retired Army and should have known that MWR would have something. I don't have disability, just my pension which is a little over $3k a month (that's after paying for Tricare health, dental and vision). This is something my wife and I have always wanted to do and it seems like it is possible....but I would have to quit my current job.

@ulrikehayes5186 5 жыл бұрын

KC Royals are in MO. So I hope you counted the state of Mo. not KS.

@donnac.1609 5 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this video.....I will be crunching numbers soon! Also in my first year of fulltime rving! Always learning......thank you for sharing!

@todayissomeday 5 жыл бұрын

That is so true! Learn something every single day!

@drewesalan7152 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the excellent Information. I'm in the beginning steps of going full time around the country. Its enjoyable to listen to good advice from normal folks like yourself. There are other RV channels, but I placed you folk at the top of my list.

@todayissomeday 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. You are too kind. Thanks for watching

@thomasboswell4286 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting this update. It helps us see we really will be able to afford it when we go full time.

@fathertime55 5 жыл бұрын

COE campgrounds are our very favorite. They are beautiful and inexpensive. Also we are seniors finally and can REALLY stay cheap

@todayissomeday 5 жыл бұрын

Well said Kristy. We DO love them.

@kims7190 5 жыл бұрын

Do Seniors get discounts at campgrounds?

@fathertime55 5 жыл бұрын

@@kims7190 Yes - 50% IF you have the National Parks pass. As soon as we turned 62 we bought a lifetime pass for hubby. $80 but it will be well worth it

@todayissomeday 5 жыл бұрын

@@kims7190 Yes, many offer them. Just make sure to ask at the private parks. If you want to stay at national parks be sure to get the senior card with them and you can use that for discounts at some state parks and all the Army COE parks.

@charlie-qm9gz 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experiences I looking for going full rv by the end of the year

@todayissomeday 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I hope you enjoy the journey as much as we do!

@johnhines3591 5 жыл бұрын

Nice to see full timers putting out some real numbers for us that are trying to figure out how to go full time... Thanks..

@todayissomeday 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks John. We are all in this lifestyle together....we love sharing what we know.

@jlopes68 5 жыл бұрын

you gotta head out west, much more public land to boondock on

@sterlingmarshel6299 5 жыл бұрын

use amazon lockers it's easy and there are many locker locations around the U.S.

@todayissomeday 5 жыл бұрын

We use those as well.

@theresagerman3717 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your due diligence and reporting to us newbie’ s. Love your informative information and passion for the lifestyle

@todayissomeday 5 жыл бұрын

thanks for hanging out with us! We really are having a blast!

@patriciagolding7092 5 жыл бұрын

Your video really has me thinking I spend too much!! No tolls? Today,alone, we spent 61.00 on tolls in NJ and NY. We spent a lot on tolls in Houston and Florida also.

@todayissomeday 5 жыл бұрын

We just hit our first toll a few weeks ago. We were avoiding them until NJ.

@johnlasher7994 5 жыл бұрын

I enjoy watching your videos with great information. Have you looked into "Passport America" as a choice in campgrounds since you are full time RVers and can use the discounts that it provides. We have used it in our travels and it more that saved us to cost on just our first trip for the whole year. Safe Travels to you and keep making these videos.

@todayissomeday 5 жыл бұрын

We have looked at them but havent purchased yet because we plan to stay at less and less private campgrounds. But who knows what the future will bring.

@lorawinters6176 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Thank you!!! For all the info you two share. You are one of our favorite couples to watch! We aren't new to camping but to RVing we are! Hopefully next year we get out on the road from California to Tenn. We've been making sort trips to learn the bus (class A) We are going to call ourselves the RV Dancers! Hubby is 13 years older then I, he was in the Navy. We just celebrated our 20th Anv. in December, that's when he bought me the Magical Bus! Have a Great Night! Fred and Lora The RV Dancers! smiles :)

@todayissomeday 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! You are so sweet. Congrats on your anniversary! Please tell you hubs thanks for his service! Safe travels to you guys.

@mikegreene2397 5 жыл бұрын

Good information, thanks for the insights.

@gregorykrier7025 4 жыл бұрын

Great video you guys ... my wife and I are contemplating a year on the road as first timers Appreciate the time you took

@todayissomeday 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to help get you on the road.

@Qwertmaster33 4 жыл бұрын

I love how you almost completely avoided Oklahoma. I cannot blame you. OK is kinda lame, having been born and raised there.

@todayissomeday 4 жыл бұрын

It was not intentional! lol

@nancyrogers9108 5 жыл бұрын

That front part is brave and inspiring.

@thomastheys6681 4 жыл бұрын

very helpful! Thank you for your efforts! Keep it up..........you are living our dream!

@lindarickert7290 5 жыл бұрын

Well, here’s to ANOTHER great video with valuable budget info. Kinda made my eyes 👀 pop out at first. But in the grand school thing-not bad at all. Again, a great point of reference. Looking forward to what’s ahead. 🤓

@todayissomeday 5 жыл бұрын

You can do it cheaper. I am hoping we will do it cheaper next year ourselves. And of course if your RV doesnt have an engine then you will save with that right off the top!

@robinluich5576 5 жыл бұрын

We stayed for a week in a Marriot holtel in Destin Florida for free using earned points and three tanks of gas at 38.00 per tank in our paid off Azero

@tda3fjr 4 жыл бұрын

OK - I'll bite........And you're point is???? What? But first, if you'll send me your address, I'll send you a cookie and a gold star for your "free" week. Whoop Dee Doo. Seriously, is your life so dull and unfulfilling that you can't find ANYTHING to do other than to go on KZfaq and seek out video's that you can post inane comments to? Dang....I wish my life was in such perfect order.I can't speak for the rest of the RV community, but for me, I accept the fact that RV'ing is not the most cost effective way of vacationing at times. However, I dare say that I have had more quality moments/memories just rolling down the highway or spending ONE DAY at a campground than you have had in 14 vacations zipping down the highway in your oh-so-coveted Azero (I personally wouldn't admit I drove an Azero - I mean, there's a reason GM killed off Oldsmobile) and blasting back home to go to your jay-oh-bee. Suffice it to say, the OP of this KZfaq video was trying to pass along some valuable info for those folks that are contemplating full timing. As for RV'ing in general......well.....I'd explain it to you, but it would take waaaaaay too long.BTW - I've done the entire Blue Ridge Parkway & Skyline Drive twice on a motorcycle and stayed at friends' places FOR FREE and tent camped FOR FREE and it only cost me $12 to fillup. Sorry - but I win.

@CODPRO716 4 жыл бұрын

tda3fjr well said lmao they added paid off like thanks for bragging 😂

@captsam54 5 жыл бұрын

Good stuff. but most people will have to add in the cost of the RV..Payments... Also many will hit the Campgrounds more because they don't know any better.. and wifi... parts and pieces and programs etc. add up.. A good breakdown though.. enough to know that my SSI will not pay for much of anything..

@todayissomeday 5 жыл бұрын

This is true! We are included in that group since Ruby is not paid off. We are hoping to have her paid off in 3-5 years but. We hope to live a bit cheaper next year but we really wanted to show a real snapshot of what we spent.

@JJMalvarez 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video and information. I am very much interested in going on the road full time!

@fly1327 5 жыл бұрын

Wife and I recently retired, thanks for sharing your experience!

@loverofthetruth6085 5 жыл бұрын

Could you tell us who you got the internet plan for $58 per month from? Is that satellite wifi plan? What company was it with? Thank you. I love your channel and really appreciate the information. I am a single woman getting ready to retire. I am searching for my first RV, and trying to figure out how to live the nomad life by myself. Your videos are really helpful!

@todayissomeday 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lover of the Truth! We went with a prepaid (for the year) ATT plan we found on EBay. It comes out to $58 a month. We will pay for the annual plan when the year is up as well. Good luck with the RV search.

@uniquelyflynn3999 5 жыл бұрын

Great video, but how did you Pay for all of it? Did you have a fairly impressive savings plus pension or plus some other retirement income? We are a family of five and have NO idea how to earn income while on road and I have been researching it for years. Any ideas?

@todayissomeday 5 жыл бұрын

We have been saving for a long time and have a nice emergency fund. So it came from our savings. Phil also gets his military pension.

@kevinsmith1513 5 жыл бұрын

Great cost breakdown. Appreciate the honesty. We like the COE and state parks. If gambling is not a big issue for you, some of the casinos have low cost campgrounds that are very nice. We stayed in one in Vicksburg and were only about 5 miles from the battlefield.

@todayissomeday 5 жыл бұрын

We aren't gamblers but we have hit up a few for boondocking. They are in the 27 free category.

@HappyPlaceDiaries 5 жыл бұрын

outstanding video... thanks for the breakdown... makes us rethink a possible timeline for a transition. Still need to convince the better half.. but thanks for the insight.

@todayissomeday 5 жыл бұрын

Good luck! I hope she hops on board!

@CriticalRoleHighlights 5 жыл бұрын

It's as free as you make it. There's always money to save.

@robinluich5576 5 жыл бұрын

2,412 a month plus the monthly payments for tbe RV, pays for a lot of nights in comfortable hotels.

@timgilbert5617 5 жыл бұрын

Talked to a motorcycle couple traveling light and they said they were fans and had “discounts” at BWesterns. They paid $100 or more a night. Sometimes even that does not guarantee a good nights rest.

@happycampers4717 5 жыл бұрын

I live full-time in my RV and it is set up with all my comforts. I don't have to schlep things back and forth from my car to a room. The only thing that would entice to a hotel room is the bathtub :) Which I do miss!

@tammyinwv1 5 жыл бұрын

BUt you miss the fact I get to sleep in my own bed in MY rv. I can relax outside my RV and not sit in a room. The only " dirt" i sleep in is my own. And if you have kids, try keeping them entertained in a small hotel room. You constantly have to run to do so.

@janetsonier4984 5 жыл бұрын

But some of us don't find hotels/motels comfortable. To many people all around going back and forth, I'm spoiled by living where I have some space between me and my neighbors. I like sleeping in my own bed and getting up when I want to fix something to eat - which leads to the fact that on vacations I practically travel with a kitchen because after about 2 days of restaurant food I want fresh and home cooked where I know what is in the food I eat. There for I have a used 5th wheel in my drive waiting for my retirement

@llspragulus 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks shipmate!! Whenever you're in Vegas, I have 43' of RV parking and you're welcome to stay!!

@todayissomeday 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@mkhuntstreasure3192 2 жыл бұрын

Great information, I’m in the process of gathering information and deciding upon a vehicle.

@edwardcarr5612 4 жыл бұрын

Stay on top of the DEF system. I’m a trucker. DEF will destroy a truck. They say it’s supposed to keep all the black diesel smoke at bay. But over time it causes engine damage. Been driving and fixing diesel for 12 yrs. still drive today. Getting ready to RV full time.

@sasquatch885 5 жыл бұрын

Is it safe to assume the rv is not financed?

@gailjohnson6670 3 жыл бұрын

Good expense tracking. Thank you for the video. Have a blessed day.

@johnzudans7724 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reply, we will certainly look for them!

@todayissomeday 5 жыл бұрын

No worries John.

@marlenehahn5678 5 жыл бұрын

Have full timed for 11 years. So very tired of it. Ready for some room to do things and a yard.

@todayissomeday 5 жыл бұрын

Are you trading in your RV for a sticks and bricks?

@ltvanburen 5 жыл бұрын

Marlene Hahn Please tell more about your experience. Have you saved a lot of money over 11 years?

@truthmatters7805 5 жыл бұрын

11 years?? Yikes!!

@ceciliapetrowsky2572 4 жыл бұрын

ltvanburen Did you watch this video?? This is not a money saving endeavor.

@TRene-up9zq 4 жыл бұрын

Cecilia Petrowsky this couple trip was not a money saving endeavor, however, full time RVing for most who are stationary is a MONEY SAVING endeavor. I think that’s what he was inferring, living 11 years in an RV if you didn’t save a lot of money then your stupid. Periodt.

@ridingtheroad185 5 жыл бұрын

Y'all are just too funny! LOL great information!

@todayissomeday 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@lisaroth7526 5 жыл бұрын

We did this for 14 years, first in a van towing a trailer and then in a Class C. We stayed in military campgrounds, state campgrounds, a very few private campgrounds and found jobs through Workampers.com which not only paid a wage but sometimes covered the entire cost of our site. We enjoyed this very much. Your breakdown is pretty good, although I'd amortize the costs of the RV, car trailer and tow package. We spent very little on campgrounds over the years, stayed in over 20 states, met some fantastic people, mostly locals. Our experience was that most people who had the big motorhomes stayed in their units. We both love the outdoors, so we spent most of our time outside or exploring. We are both very glad we did it when we did.

@todayissomeday 5 жыл бұрын

Lisa we are like you....we love to be outside exploring!! We didn't factor in the RV as it will vary widely with people. The tow package and dolly prices were discussed.....dolly was the cheapest route, but biggest head ache! LOL

@leem6303 5 жыл бұрын

Love your video. Especially that you included military bases in your stays. Thank you!!

@todayissomeday 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@judyp4421 5 жыл бұрын

Are you giving away a new Tiffin??😉

@todayissomeday 5 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't that be nice!!

@anthonym899 5 жыл бұрын

Counting food and other things you probably spent more like 40K a year. I’m retired military with a paid off house and travel a lot throughout the US and abroad and seem to save a lot maybe because I’m real cheap lol but I have a camper van with solar and all the amenities and traveled about 35 states in one year while boon docking and using gym memberships to shower and spent no where near the amount you guys did. You mentioned towing vehicles; more than one if I understood the video right. Why multiple vehicles if it’s only the two of you. If you cut the vehicle towing and install solar you guys could save a lot more.

@Whatever_dude 5 жыл бұрын

Anthony M would agree with how much they probably spent and agree when I get my RV first thing I will sort out is solar power

@Milesco 5 жыл бұрын

Also, it seems incorrect to count the one-time cost of buying a dolly and a flat-towing system. (5:28) At that rate, they might as well include the cost of the RV itself as an annual expense!

@robinluich5576 5 жыл бұрын

Its cheaper to drive our 32 miles to a gallon Avero and stay in real hotels.No looking for hookup or places to park or empty a potty. We earn free hotel stays thar include wifi and cable.We weighed it out when considering an RV

@robinluich5576 5 жыл бұрын

@@Milescoabsolutely.

@acejorg1673 5 жыл бұрын

I am thinking that when u add RV purchase payments, Insurance for auto and health along with food and clothing the cost could run well over $30.000

@floyaklife9151 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the COE info! Also very happy you’re back to the Phil and Stacy format, wasn’t a big fan of the 12 other Rver opinions format...imho there’s a reason certain channels are super successful and it’s because the people are real and like able and you two definitely have that going for you...

@todayissomeday 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for hanging out with us!

@lanksterprice 5 жыл бұрын

Ya spending way to much...

@inspirationalnomad 5 жыл бұрын

Food Costs are the Biggest Factor, to not include them will paint an inaccurate picture of life on the road

@todayissomeday 5 жыл бұрын

Everyones food costs are different. Be sure to add what you normally spend to your budget.

@todayissomeday 5 жыл бұрын

@Q M V Lets just say we eat out way too often. We need to work on that. You are right about choices...those are the constant in this lifestyle as we all stay in a campground/park, choose different entertainment, and travel the same directions. What does change is how we eat, what we eat, and the amount spent. Saying we spent $1000 (not really) on eating really doesn't help one get a feel for the lifestyle.

@inspirationalnomad 5 жыл бұрын

@Gene how much do you spend in food per month?? Don't just give a general reply without specifics

@inspirationalnomad 5 жыл бұрын

@Gilda Gottlieb I DO KNOW the Cost and its ALOT... I spend about $1,500 per month.. why don't you have the guts to say what you spend instead of tap dancing around the specific numbers!.. $6 per DAY?? ... give me a break, that is basically living in poverty!! Does that include Food AND Drink? Does it include associated cooking costs such as gas or electricity used? Associated Cleaning products needed for cooking at home such as soap, sponges, etc.? Your numbers are very misleading

@todayissomeday 5 жыл бұрын

@Gene This is so true and why we did not go into specifics. Where you shop and how you shop matters as well ie organic, walmart vs Trader Joes. it all makes a difference. We also didnt talk about medical bills or cell phone bills again because everyone has different plans and different medical diagnosis.

@kimw3967 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this valuable information!

@jonnies8478 5 жыл бұрын

Very informative video, thanks!

@MsQtrrider21 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful information! Thanks from Conroe, Texas!!!

@todayissomeday 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Shannon!!!

@davidbuchanan9812 5 жыл бұрын

As I’m Army retiree, I’ll need to check into base campgrounds. We seriously need to checkout more of your videos. My wife and I plan to start RVing in two years when I leave the corporate world.

@todayissomeday 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for supporting our channel . We love our military campgrounds! Those two years will be her before you know it.

@janecopeland2306 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information! I travelled in my rig (Ford F150 + 19-foot bumper pull) for 6 months last year. This gives me a great comparison. (I kept detailed records if anyone wants to know how much a 6-month coast to coast all-Canadian trip cost.) Great site and love the info you communicate.

@todayissomeday 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jane! Great to hear you are out there in the road doing your thing.