Living in your motorhome full-time is a commitment that isn’t right for everyone. But if you’re the type of person who values freedom and yearns for new experiences, it can be a life-changing experience. Read on for tips for full-time RV living.
Choosing the Right RV
Living in an RV full time requires finding the right camper for your lifestyle. You might even already own an RV, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it will be the ideal choice for long-term living.
Bigger is not always better in this case. Bigger models often require more maintenance and can take longer to set up. They can be difficult to pilot in narrow campsite roadways and you might not need all that space.
On the other hand, if you enjoy having the extra space and you don’t mind the work or expense, larger RVs often provide more features and amenities. The choice will come down to your personal needs and lifestyle.
Sustainable Budgeting
Developing a sustainable budget requires figuring out what you really can live on. If you’re on a fixed income, you’ll have to learn how to handle the occasional larger expense that can come from things like breakdowns or maintenance. It can also be helpful to buy in bulk and avoid the general stores that can often be found in RV parks. This can save you a decent amount of money each year.
Remember that a sustainable budget isn’t about figuring out what you can live without so much as it’s about learning what things make you the happiest and what combination of those things will fit within your budget.
Finding Community
If you don’t work to plug yourself into a community, there’s a good chance you’ll find yourself getting lonely over time. Often, developing a community comes down to being willing to meet your temporary neighbors and engage in conversations with the people you come across. Of course, in the age of the internet, you can always be connected to people back home through social media. But we encourage you to get out and meet the people you come across to establish your own RV friend group.
For more information or to explore RVs for sale, visit Pete’s RV PA. We are a dealership located in Mountville, Pennsylvania. We also serve those in Hershey and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
