Nearly right after we started RVing, we fell in love with the lifestyle and decided that we would eventually make the switch to full-time RVing.
However, we had some things holding us back, so we decided to wait until 2016 to make full-time RVing a reality. While we only went home for a total of 3 weeks in a 7 month period, we technically weren’t full-time RVers because we still had a house full of stuff.
Well, that’s all changed now! We now live in our RV full-time, and it’s great.
We love the life we’re living, and we can actually picture ourselves doing this for many years.
It’s still weird to think about, and I still wake up every morning and say, “Wes, we LIVE in our RV full-time! Weird, right?” That’s followed by some giggles and a huge smile.
I’m sure he’s tired of me doing that.
Here are some full-time RVing updates and how our life has changed since we started RVing full-time.
We bought a new RV!
Okay, so this will definitely sound crazy, but we bought a new RV. Yep, we traded in our first and got a new one.
Already.
Yes, I know how that sounds.
Now that we are living in our RV full-time, we needed something bigger and one that can tow a car.
Our last RV was great, but a 24 foot RV with two people and two dogs is just a little too small for full-time RVing.
We now have a 2016 Winnebago Brave 31C. It’s just under 33 feet and has a ton of space. Plus, it can tow a car, meaning we don’t have to drive our home around town whenever we need to get something.
We love it, and we are so much happier now that we are in a larger RV. It has a big living area, an oven (YES!), a residential fridge, a separate bedroom area, and a big bathroom.
Moving everything into storage was a fun task – not!
Even though we had spent hardly any time at home since we bought our first RV, it still felt weird to put everything into storage.
And, it was something we were not looking forward to at all. We were dreading it nearly all of January and the beginning of February.
We donated and gave away more than half of our belongings, but we still had quite a few things we wanted to store.
Most of the items we were storing had to be placed in climate control storage, which is expensive, so we promised ourselves that we would fit everything into one storage unit. The problem with that was the biggest climate controlled unit we could find was a 6×15.
That’s quite small!
Plus, it was $185 a month.
Due to the cost, we did not want to get more than one, because that would be a lot of money spent yearly on things we would never touch.
We ended up hiring a moving company so we didn’t have to play Tetris in our storage unit. We came very close to needing two, but they made it work!
I’m so glad we no longer have a house, because we no longer have to worry about those extra bills and all of our stuff.
Explaining to people that we don’t have a house is interesting.
As young RVers, we often get asked questions about our situation. Makes sense, I would want to know too!
Some people look at us like we are insane. If we go to the store and someone asks us where we’re from (for some reason, this comes up a lot) and we tell them we live at an RV park or campground, we get some interesting stares. Some people even feel bad for us.
Ha, if only they knew that we chose this lifestyle, and we are having a blast!
It’s completely different when we’re asked this question at an RV park or campground, though. I have passed out so many business cards, and I already need to order more.
Working on the road is possible, and I wish more people realized this.
This leads to my next update…
Working on the road is still going well.
Being able to travel and work at the same time is a fantastic thing.
I almost feel like I am somewhat retired because of how much I love my business and that we travel full-time. It’s a great feeling!
I am still working on two main things: working ahead and affiliate income. I’ve fallen a tad behind when it comes to working ahead, with me only being around two weeks ahead of my blog posting schedule. Affiliate income, on the other hand, is going very well, and I have no complaints about that.
Overall, I have really enjoyed working on the road, and I don’t see that changing anytime soon. I am having a great time seeing new things, meeting new people, spending more time with Wes and our dogs, and more.
In case you’re new here, you can read more about how I earn a living on the road.
Do you think we’re crazy for living in an RV? Are you interested in full-time RVing or traveling full-time?
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Sounds awesome! It’s so cool that you are able to save all the money and do this. Maybe it won’t be forever, but you are going for it because that is what you want to do and can do RIGHT NOW. My retired parents have actually been thinking about getting a small one. They won’t give up their house, but would like to be able to take long comfortable road trips since they have the time to do so. It sounds ideal-the only thing that still scares me off from even renting one is driving it and the poop!!
Wes handles both of those things, haha!
This is so inspiring. I pay way too much to live in a one bedroom apartment in the DC area. I am sure there a tons of savings living in an RV.
Yes! It can be more affordable, or it can be expensive. It all just depends on how to pursue RV life.
We must not forget taxes and maintenance costs! What does one do in the event of mechanical failure? Keeping down odors ? Having a family doctor? So much about which one needs to be prepared!
When there’s a mechanical failure – you simply get it fixed. Just like you would with a house, boat, car, etc.
We just go to a new doctor whenever we need one.
No odors.
I love reading your RV stories. It keeps me motivated. I want to do some extended travel once my debt is paid off. I know it will be fun.
It’s a ton of fun 🙂
Glad to hear it’s going so well. Your Winne looks awesome. It’s our goal to hit the road full time, too!
Thanks! When do you think you’ll start full-timing?
Our goal is 2017! We’re in the midst of setting up our business and freelance opportunities now, which we will run from the road. 🙂
Sounds like so much! And not a bad deal on the storage unit either. I can’t wait to hear more of your traveling stories!
Thanks!
We use a Verizon Mifi for internet 🙂
Hi Michelle,
I am amazed that you are able to live full time in an RV. Wise decision on selling your home if weren’t living in it anymore.
I have a few curiosity questions – since you are constantly on the move, which state do you claim to be a resident of? How do you receive paper mail?
–Michael
We switched our residency to South Dakota. South Dakota is what most RVers switch their residency to as they make it super easy with mail, renewing plates, and more. We belong to a mail company there and we use their address for everything, such as driver’s licenses, license plates, and more.
Thank you for sharing the details, I just learned something new today. Wow, there is an ecosystem behind RV living. Glad to see that you have all this figured out.
This is amazing! I’m really envious – I just posted about our 2 week RV trip through NV and AZ. By the end of it, I was begging to just stay with the RV… and we just have a 20 ft travel trailer.
There’s just so much to see! That, and I am OVER having all of this stuff. It’s just too much. I have a whole closet I haven’t touched in a year.
Now to figure out how to make a living remotely…
Do it! 🙂
Hi! Im reading your blog coz its nearly the same niche as mine blog.I just wanted to ask which pligin do you use to appear RELATED POSTS inline in the middle of posts?
And second,what can you recommend for NOT native english bloggers?Im struggling with content writing coz im not native english speaker even nearly))and my problem that i cannot write perfect and grammar right articles in english….or i thinks so…))If there are any tools to help not native english bloggers?
I don’t use a plugin for that. That’s just me adding them in.
Sorry, for your other question, I am not sure.
Rv is truly an answer to all those who have been finding it tough to reside in a posh area or residency. Since this method is not only cost effective, but at the same time gives the freedom to get located anywhere without any staying cost involved.
My husband has been mentioning this idea of living in an RV or converted van (too small!) for a while now. I guess it’s big with the youtubers he follows. Before that the suggestion was moving in a sailboat. I’m intrigued by both ideas and it’s inspiring to see one of the bloggers I follow doing it. I’ll be keeping up with your journey. Planning to read about how you earn a living from it but also curious at the moment what your wifi situation is?
I use a Verizon Mifi for internet 🙂
Thanks! I’ll look into it!
Full-time traveling is pretty fun 🙂
Hahaha! I love it. My great aunt/uncle cruised around the country in an RV for years – it’s awesome to see younger people doing it (and having the means to do it).
I’m inspired by your blog and your story. And enjoy the road! If you ever decide to cruise down to Costa Rica this summer (going through Mexico may be risky) let me know!
I’m so excited to have found your site!! My husband and I…and our 3 homeschooled daughters….are thinking about taking the plunge and full-time RV’ing. Part of me thinks this is crazy, but then part of me thinks it’s PERFECT for us. I want to be a minimalist, explore other places in the US to settle down, and more about ourselves as a family. I’m so excited to “get to know you” more. 🙂
Awesome! You should do it! 🙂
I’m so jealous this seems like it would be so much fun! I wish I could RV full time like you are! The places I would go ^_^
It’s so much fun 🙂