Tips for Jumping into Fulltime RVing

With mobile work now readily available and internet access wherever you go, more and more people are hitting the road fulltime. Travelers are buying RVs and heading out on great adventures to curb their wanderlust and make the most of life.

Despite these facts, far more people continue to live stationary lives. While this is a perfectly fine thing to do, those who remain in place when their gypsy hearts tell them to do otherwise should really reconsider. After all, we only have one life, so why not live it fully?

If you’re one of the many who would like to travel fulltime in an RV but feel nervous about the process, this is the article for you. Below are my top hints for wanderlusters who feel uneasy about taking the leap.

Buy Used, Pay Cash

The first step to getting out on the road is owning a rig. Unfortunately, new RVs—even the most affordable ones—are expensive and come with huge loans and many years of commitment.

Instead of making such a big, long-term commitment from the get-go, consider buying an older used RV and paying cash for it. This will help keep your bills to a minimum as you learn to budget on the road. It’ll also give you a chance to give RVing a long-term trial and learn what you really need and want in your next rig before making any huge financial jumps.

Related Read: Buying a Used RV: What to Look For

Take Baby Steps

Worried about how you and your partner or family will do in such a small space? Try taking baby steps by going on smaller trips and working your way up to long-term travel. This will give your family a chance to get used to the close quarters and learn how to live in harmony in the space of an RV.

If this is a huge concern for you, it might be a good idea to rent an RV before you buy to ensure small living is something you can handle.

Related Read: Renting an RV: The Ins and Outs

Store Items at First

Letting go of things is a huge hang-up for many new RVers. If minimizing is really getting to you, you might consider storing your most precious items when you first head out. The opportunity to mull over your need for these items will be a welcome one, and you may even end up realizing you don’t need as many of your material items as you once thought.

Meet Other RVers

Sometimes, simply meeting others who are out in the world doing the thing you dream about can be extremely helpful. RVers are a friendly bunch, and by finding a community of like-minded individuals, you’ll have a nice support system in place should you have questions or problems along the way.

One of the best places to find RVing friends is an RV rally. If you’re a family looking to hit the road, try joining Fulltime Families and attending one of their events. Couples of individuals traveling without kids might find friends by heading to a rally hosted by Escapees or Good Sam.

Also, check out the Facebook Group, The RV Bunch.

Using these tips will hopefully help you feel more comfortable with jumping into the RV world. Trust me when I say you won’t regret doing so!