I just watched your channel for the first time today and subscribed. Then saw this video. My wife and I have been part-timers since December 2020 and have taken many shorter 5 to 9 day trips and then a few 3-week trips. Three weeks of vacation at one time is about all I can get with my job. When we come home after the 5 to 9 day trips, we get ants in our pants within a week and want to go back out there. When we get home after one of the 3-week trips, we are glad to be back home and the ants in the pants does not come for about a month. We have talked about going full-time when I retire, which could be tomorrow if we wanted. But then we think about how important it is to us that we have roots in someplace called home with a house to live in. And then there is our church community and close family friends that we have at home as well. We have decided that when I retired, we will downsize our home, and continue to RV travel part-time just like you described. When and where we want and for however long, or short, we want. And then come back to home.
We have been full timers for 6 1/2 years. No intention of stopping now. However, because we are workampers, we are stationary 5-6 months at a time. We then travel to our next destination and stay there for 5-6 months as well. Maybe that’s a work around for you. Instead of moving every few days/weeks, or month, stay in one place for several months. Still plenty of time to see everything, but you’re not setting up/tearing down your stuff as often. During that time, we’ve been to 42 states, 25 National Parks, and a ton of other really cool, beautiful places!
We have gone from full time, to stationary, to now back on the road. There are things we like about both. Whatever you choose to do we hope you have fun redesigning your life.
I’d buy an acre and set it up for your RV. Build a gazebo and set it up as an out door living space. Build a garden, maybe in a high tunnel. This way you can leave when the traveling bug hits you. It is maybe the least expensive way to live for now.
So much truth! I spent 18 months solo full-time in a Coach House Platinum 23’ with minimal issues and 1,000% standby, which was made possible by my choice to give up space for marine-grade fiberglass quality. Even at 15 years old, it was an exceptional RV. I traveled 15,000 miles, including three months exploring the LTVA boondocking. Having friends and family in various regions helped me find spots for planned maintenance and a chance to breathe and get mail delivery. It’s a lot. Full-time is not a vacation but the best thing I’ve ever done for myself and a great adventure. It's wild getting off the road and much more challenging than selling everything and getting on the road. It’s a crazy transition back into stationary- like being seasick after you get off the boat. You still see glimpses of RV life on the social media of the friends you made along the way, and sometimes, you long for the road. I’m 53 now and turned 50 while on the road. I was the youngest among most people I met, and they all told me they wished they had done it at my age. The reality is that two of my tribe have since passed away, one in their RV. I close on small sticks and bricks next week. It is 864 sqft with 240 sqft of 3-season patio. Friends think I’m banana pants and say it’s too small. It was one of the few houses I saw that didn’t feel too big or enclosed. I doubt that I would ever not have a home to go back to again, not after having the world shut down two weeks into nomad life. And it's not quitting! It’s a pause.
For 10 years I have been dreaming of retiring and hitting the road full time. My wife was warming up to the idea (with the right rig of course). But now when I run the numbers it's just not as economical as it used to be. RV Park rents are skyrocketing, boondocking areas are full, BLM is raising prices for LTVAs, and there is more competition for available camping spots. Not to mention the prices of RVs these days. I thing RUclips vloggers oversold the RV full-time dream and now EVERYONE wants to do it. We have given up the full time dream and will now content ourselves with being part-timers.
It is definitely a different world out there than it was just a few years ago. Anyone buying into a lifestyle based on RUclipsrs is going to fail - period.
South Carolina, is a great State as you well know. I would think that a good option for you might be investing in a duplex. The rental income you might generate off of one unit may come close to paying for the entire mortgage on both units while providing unto you the second unit to live in. Then it you desire to hit the road for extended periods of time, you may have the option to VRBO your unit for additional income. If you were to build a duplex on your own property, you could even build a separate outbuilding for storage space with a garage to store your camper while you’re home. Just my thoughts as to possible options which you might wish to consider.
Our plan is to have a place to call home in a retirement park. It isn't that expensive and when we need a change of pace from being on the road, we can go "home". We think that will work AWESOME. Just something to think about We think we will have the best of both worlds.
I traveled full time for 5 1/2 years. Then i bought a piece of land for a home base to park my camper. It's 1,000 miles from my kids. The next year I bought a small house 1,000 miles south of the land. The house is 1,500 miles from my kids. I feel like I have the best of both worlds. I travel to see the kids 2 times a year by way of the land in the north. Winter at the house in the south. Travel east to see the family. About 2 months at each place. I am happy with this setup. I find that i still need to travel, not ready to stay still to long.
Do what you think is right! Wife and I are in mid sixties and retired. We’ve been rv’ing over 25 years and a few class C Motorhomes. We entertained full timing but it’s nice to keep your home and go for a couple weeks or a month or whatever. That works for us very well.
Whatever you do, follow your heart & your instincts & keep redesigning your life! Ft, half-time, seasonal travel, weekend warrior . . Whatever works for you!! So enjoy your channel!! ❤
We’re out in our camper, the same as yours, 4-5 months out of the year, but are always happy to get back to our home near our kids and for the holidays. I don’t blame you for considering the same. Best of luck!
We're part-timers. We love to travel, but there's nothing like having a home base to go back to to refresh for the next adventure. We go for a month or so, then back for a few. So, my recommendation is to become a part timer. We love it.🎉 Yall need to keep the channel though. Love it.
We have a travel trailer, actually, same model as yours. You helped us decide on which RV to get. Hubby has heart issues but when spring comes we will be traveling as much as possible in between appointments. We have downsized a lot. We have a home base, getting it prepared still for a place for the trailer to park while we are here. We have a small cabin we can stay in while we are at (home). You need to make yourselves happy. We can’t wait to hit the road. We plan on being gone for a month home for 2 weeks, then back out. We have quite a few things on our bucket list we need to get accomplished.
To give a different perspective. My girlfriend and I (both retired) like to spend 2 (3 or 4 week) road trips each year to see the country. We don't own a home, we rent an apt in the Greater Baltimore Md area,...so we just lock up the apt and start our journey. We always rent a car,...and stay at highly rated/mid-priced hotels along the way. This seems to work for us,....as about the time we are getting tired of traveling we just head back home,....walk back into the apt, and go back to our regular life.
We have given serious thought to renting vs owning again. There is serious value in picking up a phone to have someone fix a problem than to have the burden fall completely on you - great point!
My husband and I only lived in our RV full time for 3 months during a transition and move. It made me realize that full time looks more fun than reality. Bottom line...follow your heart!
We love trips in our camper but will never give up our sticks and bricks. I enjoy being on my tractor and flying model airplanes. Plus, I get to do all my own maintenance on my camper beside my garage using all my tools. I also have full hookups for the camper at the house so guests visiting can use the camper. Good luck in whatever you do folks. Make it work for you and your style.
My wife and I have been rving since the early 80s. Full timed for 2 years . Best of both worlds . We have a home base and travel 3 to 6 months out of the year . Do what works for you.
Good one guys. jmo The problem that I would be concerned with is the unforeseen . Getting old, needing more doc appts, health issues in general. I believe everyone needs a home base if they are able.
You guys are not old. We are 70 and travel every week. But maybe you can rent for a year before you buy to make sure you want a PT base home. Definitely do what makes you happy. I know of another couple who went to a house and had to go back to FT traveling because missed it so much. Have you thought about a different style? Like get a campsite that can stay for a few months? Or rent a place for a year. Just to make sure you like if.
Listen guys, get a perminent residence and take the RV somewhere within 1 hour away from it like a national forest or state park. Dont travel out of state, stay close to home. Less wear and tear on the RV, you have the comfort of being close to home, can even make trips back home and back to the RV if its a pull behind. So much less hassle to do it that way vs travelling everywhere trying to find spots. Close to home you can scout locations easier before hand.
We did that for years in NH - the only problem with that is we get bored easily of being in the same spots , we totally understand what you are saying though!
Totally agree. We took ours this past summer from the Midwest to Washington State and back. The entire trip was a hassle, expensive and a lot of work. When we got back, we sold our RV. From now on, hotels, VRBO's, B & B's, etc. Most even have free breakfast to boot!
As someone who's been on the road for the last 15 years as a trucker, I can tell you, I absolutely love when I get back to my home. I realize it's not the same thing as RVing, but Im certain you guys have experienced many of the same problems as far as bad weather, construction, heavy traffic, crazy drivers, breakdowns, etc. There's days I don't mind it and there's days I despise it. It's not for everyone and I applaud your courage to be honest. I think people will support you no matter what decision you make. I know I will.
Good luck on your decision Bob and Kari. I could never do Rving full time but love the part-time. All the things you mentioned as cons go away with a home base. Whatever you decide, keep your redesigning videos coming. Even though you prob hear this a lot, I feel like I know you pretty well and we could be friends. :) HUGS and Happy Thanksgiving!!!
We aren't ft travel anymore. We got an annual spot in myrtle beach. We still live in the rv and live in an rv resort with all the amenities. We absolutely love it!!!
hey Laura, we are looking into this exact same thing here in MB. if you have any info that you can share like place and rough rates, please send our way! if you are not comfortable leaving it here, please email us at liferedesignedrv@gmail.com or connect with us on Facebook - would really appreciate it!
My wife and I just sold our house last month and are sitting at Pirateland until April, then heading to upstate NY for the summer- would definitely miss your content but you two ultimately need to do what is best for you two, all the best in whatever you decide.
Well I had a entrance and an exit plan. Love the RVontheGO life and am enjoying this time. But! I am a realist. I’m a mom grandma and a home body. I have exit plans that include: renting a cabin in the mountains on the outskirts of a park with water. You could store your rv there also. I miss neighbors. Lunches with friends. Familiarity. There were some really fun parks that had reasonable priced manufactured homes within the community. It was affordable and again I can store my rv there. I even have considered a destination rv and having it placed in the park I want to live. If I want to move it is an option to have it moved. Good luck thanks for the honesty and help. Love to you both. Be grateful you had the courage to follow through with your dream and exit unscathed. It’s a harsh world. No accidents illness or injury. I will miss you both❤️
We have 6 years now. What we do is always make it home every year for a few months. Visit, spend time with family. I built a RV pad at one of the family's farms with full hook ups. Sounds like a lot but pretty easy. I know not everyone has that option. Just showing how some do. Not sure how long we will do this but for sure many more years. North America is a big place. A lot to see. Hope you hang in there. 👍
I wish you the best in discerning what is next for you. Sometimes we stay with what we’re doing and sometimes we change. For every time there is a season. Follow your gut 😊
Maybe a unit at a mobile home park to complement your rv. They're fairly low maintenance and the office may keep an eye on things during travels. Just have to find a park with right vibe /rent /location.
RVing is fun, but doing it full time and a lot can be strenuous. You can still do RVing for a month or two or more and then go to the house for the rest of the year, and during that time, go on a cruise as well. If you are going to do that, my advice is to put security cameras on your house so you can monitor everything around it while you are gone and have the Post Office hold your mail. I have heard some people sell their houses to full time RV only to regret selling the house a year or two later.
My husband is retiring early in January. We are planning to travel a month or two and then come back home to Washington state. July-September are absolutely beautiful in the NW. It's warm and barely any humidity. We want to travel east in spring or fall. We have been learning from you two and have been writing down your suggestions. We will miss you. ❤ Dave and Dorene
hey guys! don't miss us just yet - we feel like we have quite a bit to go before we make a final decision. That aside, we are scheduled to head out west starting in May and were just talking about when is the best time to hit Washington, your comment was perfectly timed!
I have done full-time to stationary to full-time to stationary again. And now I just want to be on the road full-time forever. Sticks and bricks now means work, maintenance and big costs. I chose simpler time now!
We have been full time for seven years. 72 when we started and now 79. My health finally caught up to us. We love that we did it and have no regrets. Our 5th wheel has been a disaster. But we owe too much to get out from under it so we will have to live in it ten more years until it’s paid off. We didn’t do our homework before purchasing or even had an inspection. We started out on a fixed retirement income. Camp grounds were around 30 bucks diesel was a couple bucks and groceries were reasonable. All that changed. Do please do your homework before going full time. It’s a chance of a lifetime to see this beautiful country and visit friends and relatives you may not otherwise be able to. We are very blessed to have had this journey. Best Wishes
I started following you since your renovations on the Mico Mini.. And then subscribed when you purchased the same 22mle TT and year model we have. At the start I had commented about buying a lot or RV lot where you can see yourself spending time and strategically located if that matters? I don’t see ourselves full timing all year long. But at least 6 mths out of the year how ever that adds up in a calendar year. My wife most likely could still be working due to retirement and she being 5 years younger. But appreciate your honesty and you may stop for a while. And once both fully retired it will take on a whole new meaning of joy.
The Micro Mini days! Yep - that sure was a while ago - thank you for the support! While we haven't made any decisions yet, we can see several options for us that could be a good fit - stay tuned!
You guys are still young. As you head into your 60s, especially if health issues arise, being close to doctors, family, church and friends and having the security of a paid-for home base may become more important than freedom & travel. Thats what ive seen by watching other rv youtubers over the past several years. We have a tiny camper and a Thousand Trails camping pass. We live within 4 hours from several TT parks. While wed love to travel the USA, we go out for short spurts ( up to 18 days at a time) and explore the areas surrounding those few parks. Phone hot spots for hubbys pt online teaching retirement job. Home base + times to explore. Security & familiarity + (limited) adventure. Works for us.
Thanks for the great video. We thought about full timing it but then felt it would be better to split it up to always to keep it interesting. Do maintenance, etc.. My wife and I will be retiring next May, spending our summers at our cabin in Maine, then traveling south during the fall and winter. As soon as the snow melts away, we’ll be back watching the loons on the lake :)
Well, guys, it's funny I remember not too long ago when you were in the bed and breakfast and moving the kids closer, you couldn't wait to get back on the road. I was full-time for 2.5 years, and I thought I would retire and travel and just have a ball. Guess what life threw us a curve ball, and my daughter had a baby at 40 years old, a little girl, her first girl having 3 boys, all of them in their twenties. Well, my wife wasn't going anywhere, and we all settled down in the Idaho Falls area I'm glad we did all my kids and grandchildren are within a one-hour drive, and I have my garage shop back, and my wife has her crafting room back. We still have our motorhome and are planning some tripos, but no more full timing. I think being a hybrid is a perfect balance.
This video was very thought-provoking. Lots of issues I also have been grappling with. I am really just starting my rv lifestyle journey and trying to decide what is best for me. My husband and I have had travel trailers and only boondocked for the past 30 years. I just bought my first motor home two years ago and have been dipping my toe in trying to decide what is the best fit for me. My husband likes to occasionally take a trip but really hates the journey so has no interest in traveling much. I am obsessed but could never be away from my adult kids and grandkids for long. I am thinking the best fit is going to be a hybrid lifestyle. I have been doing every other week. Home one week, travel one week. Of course, all the nearby states are quickly running out so I am thinking of doing a long (maybe a month or two) trip next summer and we shall see if I like it.
We’re so glad it resonated with you, thanks for sharing your journey! That is something we both left out of the video - we really are obsessed with the travel part - we both actually LOVE travel days lol
For us (mostly me, my wife never gets health issues) I enjoy being near my mom for elder care with early Alzheimers and then my own health issues as I age, we need the continuity of care. We now have a seasonal site at our favorite campground just a few hours away in northern Wisconsin. We’re also doing home improvements to enjoy our sticky bricks. Another consideration is property equity. (Campers rarely increase the in value, LOL) I believe Memories make up most of who we are. Make positive meaningful memories with those you want to be remembered by. Let that help guide your decision. Good Luck!
We're P/Ter as well. We may be gone a week, a month or 2, but when we feel the urge, we love to go home. Its nice to be home and its also wonderful to go away. No wrongs or right, We wouldn't give up our brick and mortar, but we have downsized alot in a home xo
Will you guy still do the videos parttime, I enjoy your honesty and by the way best of luck on what ever you decide ,the wife and I are still part-time rving and its working for us for now and I still do some part time work
Follow your hearts and what your souls are feeling. Your channel name says it all. Life redesigned! Yes life changes threw the years and so do we as people including our needs & wants . Your video express the real reality of many I'm sure and many RV' ers are part time and have the best of both worlds! . Also we could get your RV adventures and life redesigned @ home videos of you planting your garden after fixing the RV! Hee hee .
We sold everything as you did and went full time. We were "out there" for two and a half years. Then we settled down again and now keep our Airstream in the back yard for weekend adventures. Lately, we have discussed a repeat of that adventure. It seems we fell into the average time that most full time travelers move around before they start to consider getting off the road and for all of the reasons you mention. We didn't have an precise exit plan for settling down again when we left the first time. The lack of said plan holds us back from round two. In our case, perhaps ignorance is bliss. Good luck!
Well, darn it! I’ve not been watching for all that long, but I’ve recently decided to go out full time, and y’all are my faves. Oh, I know I can watch your entire back catalog, but still…! Do what’s best for how you are feeling right now. No shame in changing your mom later if that isn’t best for you and you go back out full time. Just do the best you can to find your happiness, and then keep it! E
I’m still saving the road for retirement I guess. But in the mean time I bought a small piece of land an hour out of the city in a lake community where I keep my camper stationary. It’s like my cabin in the woods now and I love it. Maybe something like that might be in your guys future. Loved the video. You two are adorable.
We have a home base & for us, that brings stability & security. We travel for months at a time, then go back to base for appointments & maintenance to truck/RV, then back on the road. We have a TT membership which allows us to afford having both. This is what works for us & may not work for others. Nothing wrong with however you choose to live. Enjoy life!
I Hope the best you no matter what you decide... The question I have.. You may not have run into this.. I know a couple who does commercial trucking.. This track is probably moving twenty hours a day. 6 days a week.. He claims the only computer.. That will work for him.. Is a mac.. All the other computers do not.. Because of all the bouncing.. Do you work for about month or so... Before the computer needs reform mating.. Have you found this to be true ?
That is an interesting point about the computers, I've never heard that before. We leave both of our plugged in and on the wall in hangers even when we travel - never had a problem in over 2 years :)
In January, Time to repack the wheel bearings on the 5er. One wheel at a time. going to go to the parents home to get concrete and solid ground without dirt. Glad to hear, you are staying on the road. I can say that if you get a home base, please do not leave it empty. Squatters will come. We have a 5 year plan. tour the whole country and then see where we are. If the kids have kids, then we get closer to home. We have even looked at a toy hauler to take the grandkids if we have some.
We have our home in Illinois and we travel during the winter..at our ages we like to be at least 65 degrees. Preferably 70 to 80. We have rv sites for friends on our property. So, for sure the best of both worlds. We cringe when we hear about anyone selling everything to go on the road. Lots of variables out there. Covid was a real wake up call for everyone about not having a place of your own to go to.
We found Covid times to be just the opposite. States that had shut down completely made getting things difficult, it was easy just to change locations to states that had more freedoms.
What ever you decide. Please keep doing content ( if your heart is still in it). If you go stationary. Someone will definitely get some cool ass neighbors that's for sure.
As I had mentioned previously, no I'm not an rver. I support your decision on whether you continue to live the full-time rv lifestyle or not. If I was able to be an rver, personally I'd choose to be a part-time seasonal rver. I wish both of you all the best. I hope that whatever decision you make, please continue to have a RUclips Channel. As always, Alan.
I have never been a full time camper (RV or otherwise) but I have grown up in the Navy and moved every 2ish years like clockwork the first 15 or so years of my life. Two and half years after Dad retired I was ready to pack it all up and hit the road, only we couldn't afford it. Two and some years after that I was finally content to stay in the same area. Six years after that and I was quipping that 'like fine wine I do not travel well'. Now it would take a stick of dynamite to get me to move. I guess you could say that once I figured out the benefits of sticking in one place absolutely nothing could entice me to take back all the negatives of traveling that I am very familiar with from my childhood. Now an occasional camping trip during excellent weather and a good book is more than sufficient to satisfy any desire to explore. In short, you might get the itch to hit the road, or you might decide to sell off the RV and try owning a cabin - or put the RV on land and staying put. I'm sure you'll find something that works great for you.
My wife and I went full-time 7 years ago. However, we are stationary about 48 weeks of the year. We stay in an RV park in our hometown that’s about 5 miles from the house we lived in for 33 years. We just try to take our RV on vacation a couple of times a year. I’ve wanted to take longer vacations (2-3 months) and go west to see things and places I would love to see and experience. The main thing that keeps us from doing this is I don’t want to be away from my 16 year old grandson for that long. 😁 You guys have to do what you have to do for you. I will say that if you leave I will definitely miss you! 😊
Yes, we were full-time for a little over a year and just came back to living in a house in August. Can't tell you how much the wife and I want to go back on the road (especially since it's so cold here now! 🥶). HOWEVER... the little squatches in our household wanted the stability back of being in one place, doing sports, going back to school, and playing with their friends. And, truthfully, that's what I would have wanted at that age too. But someday we will go back on the road, at least for half of the year. Bigfoot Mom wants to have a home base, even if just a small place to live during the summer. We're about 10 years behind you two. #longtermgoals
You forgot one item on your list - in order to move around you need a pickup truck and they require maintenance and repairs. The newer ones are much more expensive and much less reliable than they used to be , and are chocked full of high tech gadgetry that you don't really need and is very expensive to repair.
So, a couple of things. Firstly, our "list" is uniquely to us as it is our journey. We feel the same about trucks as we do about RV's. We bought both new and have had very minimal issues. Of course, there will always be people yelling and screaming about the quality of both and the high cost of repairs - Usually, they are the ones that bought without research, abuse the equipment and then want perfection. Us being on the road full time - we see it EVERY. SINGLE. DAY.
@@liferedesigned I didn't mean to trigger you ... I just thought it was a point to be concerned about. I'm glad to hear you've had a good experience with your truck ... many have not been so lucky. Luv all your videos which are so informative.
Oh no, not triggered at all my friend - just stating truth. RUclips has turned into a cesspool of people complaining that EVERYTHING is trash and made to break, when the reality is that most have lost common sense. We used to be a world of problem solvers, now we are world of complainers and love to bask in peoples failures. All one has to do is look at what videos get the highest views - you never see any positive video do as well as a negative one. That has always infuriated us with RUclips over the past couple of years - so whenever we get the chance to tell the truth we do. :)
We love our sticks and brick home and could never sell to be full timers. We have a 5th wheel and we travel around NC and surrounding states 6 - 7 times a year for a week at a time. We just can’t leave our family and grandchildren for any great length of time! If we ever feel the need to travel outside our surrounding area we will fly! Good Luck I know it’s a hard decision.
I’ve followed many rvrs over the years and have enjoyed it. I understand why you advertise for somebody because it makes you money but darn this was a long one.
I don't know how I will be able to stop traveling. When we stay somewhere for a few weeks, I can't wait to get going again. My wife says we are going to buy a house in the next 3 years, but time will tell. We have been on the road for 3 years now, and we have 3 more years planned out. We will see what happens then. As they say, Never say Never!
I'm at home looking to go for long road trips when I retire. I'll always have a home base though, maybe rent it out for the income while I travel. I'm need my family❤️
I only move once or month or sometimes two. its dirt cheap and a lot easier. At first I moved around a lot thats just silly, many times i leave my camper and drive to the sights and even stay at hotels. Paying $500 a month for a RV park by the month is pretty common. Really dont see how its expensive.
Don’t be a quitter.. I’ve been full time RVing for 10 years. My only regret is that I travel alone and wish i had someone to share the adventures with other than my little dog. I get bored sitting in one place too long. Rent prices are INSANE !! ***UPDATE*** I told y’all I’d update you on contacting Grand Design a few months ago. They extended me a warranty from the original owner.
I was an Owner Operator Truck Driver of 2 trucks, i had a blood clot that caused a stroke, i had a phone call from DOT Washington DC they tell me i can't drive commercial fur at lease 1 year 1 truck was paid off the other truck wasn't neurologist and heart Dr said you'll never drive a Truck again but you can a car. I been waiting 39 months for disability with several issues, once i ever get disability i want to do Van Life im a fall risk patient can't but the head could have another stroke etc, well going the math on a place in Myrtle Beach total $900 a month and $310 SBA and what few bills i got it leaves me $200 a month, Van Life it can save me $500-600 a month, so ill be doing Van Life. Maybe i can get a GF then 😂 atm i can't afford one fur past 39 months 😢. And i miss the road, once you been on the road and leave it ya miss it first couple months after stroke at home was fine after that i was driving me nuts, my Chihuahua Hershey misses the road, everyone the car cranks hrs gotta go
1/2 time RV'ers... you know you call us snowbirds... we love our 1/2 of the year where we're full time... but we also love our sticks 'n bricks... we just had a ton of solar work done here in Quartzsite and we're in town at an RV park with water & sewer, but unplugged from electric testing our upgrades to the solar power system... recharge your batteries at home and come back out to play in the future.... we'll miss you if you go for too long...
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I just watched your channel for the first time today and subscribed. Then saw this video. My wife and I have been part-timers since December 2020 and have taken many shorter 5 to 9 day trips and then a few 3-week trips. Three weeks of vacation at one time is about all I can get with my job. When we come home after the 5 to 9 day trips, we get ants in our pants within a week and want to go back out there. When we get home after one of the 3-week trips, we are glad to be back home and the ants in the pants does not come for about a month. We have talked about going full-time when I retire, which could be tomorrow if we wanted. But then we think about how important it is to us that we have roots in someplace called home with a house to live in. And then there is our church community and close family friends that we have at home as well. We have decided that when I retired, we will downsize our home, and continue to RV travel part-time just like you described. When and where we want and for however long, or short, we want. And then come back to home.
It’s definitely a hard decision to make, but you seem to have it figured out!
We were going to do full time but we decided not to and just do part time travel we have the joy of both worlds.
We have been full timers for 6 1/2 years. No intention of stopping now. However, because we are workampers, we are stationary 5-6 months at a time. We then travel to our next destination and stay there for 5-6 months as well.
Maybe that’s a work around for you. Instead of moving every few days/weeks, or month, stay in one place for several months. Still plenty of time to see everything, but you’re not setting up/tearing down your stuff as often.
During that time, we’ve been to 42 states, 25 National Parks, and a ton of other really cool, beautiful places!
That sounds like a great solution - thanks for sharing!
We have gone from full time, to stationary, to now back on the road. There are things we like about both. Whatever you choose to do we hope you have fun redesigning your life.
It's a journey, that's for sure!
I’d buy an acre and set it up for your RV. Build a gazebo and set it up as an out door living space. Build a garden, maybe in a high tunnel. This way you can leave when the traveling bug hits you. It is maybe the least expensive way to live for now.
Sounds like you’ve got a good idea there!
So much truth!
I spent 18 months solo full-time in a Coach House Platinum 23’ with minimal issues and 1,000% standby, which was made possible by my choice to give up space for marine-grade fiberglass quality. Even at 15 years old, it was an exceptional RV.
I traveled 15,000 miles, including three months exploring the LTVA boondocking. Having friends and family in various regions helped me find spots for planned maintenance and a chance to breathe and get mail delivery. It’s a lot. Full-time is not a vacation but the best thing I’ve ever done for myself and a great adventure.
It's wild getting off the road and much more challenging than selling everything and getting on the road. It’s a crazy transition back into stationary- like being seasick after you get off the boat. You still see glimpses of RV life on the social media of the friends you made along the way, and sometimes, you long for the road.
I’m 53 now and turned 50 while on the road. I was the youngest among most people I met, and they all told me they wished they had done it at my age. The reality is that two of my tribe have since passed away, one in their RV.
I close on small sticks and bricks next week. It is 864 sqft with 240 sqft of 3-season patio. Friends think I’m banana pants and say it’s too small. It was one of the few houses I saw that didn’t feel too big or enclosed.
I doubt that I would ever not have a home to go back to again, not after having the world shut down two weeks into nomad life.
And it's not quitting! It’s a pause.
We're glad you shared your story! It's definitely a journey, for sure!
For 10 years I have been dreaming of retiring and hitting the road full time. My wife was warming up to the idea (with the right rig of course). But now when I run the numbers it's just not as economical as it used to be. RV Park rents are skyrocketing, boondocking areas are full, BLM is raising prices for LTVAs, and there is more competition for available camping spots. Not to mention the prices of RVs these days. I thing RUclips vloggers oversold the RV full-time dream and now EVERYONE wants to do it. We have given up the full time dream and will now content ourselves with being part-timers.
It is definitely a different world out there than it was just a few years ago. Anyone buying into a lifestyle based on RUclipsrs is going to fail - period.
Yep. Part timer here too. Full time not realistic for me either
South Carolina, is a great State as you well know. I would think that a good option for you might be investing in a duplex. The rental income you might generate off of one unit may come close to paying for the entire mortgage on both units while providing unto you the second unit to live in. Then it you desire to hit the road for extended periods of time, you may have the option to VRBO your unit for additional income. If you were to build a duplex on your own property, you could even build a separate outbuilding for storage space with a garage to store your camper while you’re home. Just my thoughts as to possible options which you might wish to consider.
Great option for sure - Bob could be Mr. Roper! He loves that show
Our plan is to have a place to call home in a retirement park. It isn't that expensive and when we need a change of pace from being on the road, we can go "home". We think that will work AWESOME. Just something to think about
We think we will have the best of both worlds.
Great plan - we have looked into a few of these places as well.
I traveled full time for 5 1/2 years. Then i bought a piece of land for a home base to park my camper. It's 1,000 miles from my kids. The next year I bought a small house 1,000 miles south of the land. The house is 1,500 miles from my kids. I feel like I have the best of both worlds. I travel to see the kids 2 times a year by way of the land in the north. Winter at the house in the south. Travel east to see the family. About 2 months at each place. I am happy with this setup. I find that i still need to travel, not ready to stay still to long.
Do what you think is right! Wife and I are in mid sixties and retired. We’ve been rv’ing over 25 years and a few class C Motorhomes. We entertained full timing but it’s nice to keep your home and go for a couple weeks or a month or whatever. That works for us very well.
Whatever you do, follow your heart & your instincts & keep redesigning your life! Ft, half-time, seasonal travel, weekend warrior . . Whatever works for you!! So enjoy your channel!! ❤
Thank you again 😀
We’re out in our camper, the same as yours, 4-5 months out of the year, but are always happy to get back to our home near our kids and for the holidays. I don’t blame you for considering the same. Best of luck!
Sounds like you’ve found a good balance!
We're part-timers. We love to travel, but there's nothing like having a home base to go back to to refresh for the next adventure. We go for a month or so, then back for a few. So, my recommendation is to become a part timer. We love it.🎉 Yall need to keep the channel though. Love it.
Thank you for sharing :)
We have a travel trailer, actually, same model as yours. You helped us decide on which RV to get. Hubby has heart issues but when spring comes we will be traveling as much as possible in between appointments. We have downsized a lot. We have a home base, getting it prepared still for a place for the trailer to park while we are here. We have a small cabin we can stay in while we are at (home). You need to make yourselves happy. We can’t wait to hit the road. We plan on being gone for a month home for 2 weeks, then back out. We have quite a few things on our bucket list we need to get accomplished.
We hear you, it's all about making yourself happy!
Been fulltime for 19 years, good luck in whatever you choose, look forward to see what direction you go.
Thanks for the well wishes! We're excited to see what the future holds. We definitely have a trick up our sleeve - stay tuned!
To give a different perspective. My girlfriend and I (both retired) like to spend 2 (3 or 4 week) road trips each year to see the country. We don't own a home, we rent an apt in the Greater Baltimore Md area,...so we just lock up the apt and start our journey. We always rent a car,...and stay at highly rated/mid-priced hotels along the way. This seems to work for us,....as about the time we are getting tired of traveling we just head back home,....walk back into the apt, and go back to our regular life.
We have given serious thought to renting vs owning again. There is serious value in picking up a phone to have someone fix a problem than to have the burden fall completely on you - great point!
My husband and I only lived in our RV full time for 3 months during a transition and move. It made me realize that full time looks more fun than reality. Bottom line...follow your heart!
We love trips in our camper but will never give up our sticks and bricks. I enjoy being on my tractor and flying model airplanes. Plus, I get to do all my own maintenance on my camper beside my garage using all my tools. I also have full hookups for the camper at the house so guests visiting can use the camper. Good luck in whatever you do folks. Make it work for you and your style.
My wife and I have been rving since the early 80s. Full timed for 2 years . Best of both worlds . We have a home base and travel 3 to 6 months out of the year . Do what works for you.
Thanks for sharing your experience - we're going to explore what works best for us!
Good one guys. jmo The problem that I would be concerned with is the unforeseen . Getting old, needing more doc appts, health issues in general. I believe everyone needs a home base if they are able.
definitely things to consider
You guys are not old. We are 70 and travel every week. But maybe you can rent for a year before you buy to make sure you want a PT base home. Definitely do what makes you happy. I know of another couple who went to a house and had to go back to FT traveling because missed it so much. Have you thought about a different style? Like get a campsite that can stay for a few months? Or rent a place for a year. Just to make sure you like if.
Listen guys, get a perminent residence and take the RV somewhere within 1 hour away from it like a national forest or state park. Dont travel out of state, stay close to home. Less wear and tear on the RV, you have the comfort of being close to home, can even make trips back home and back to the RV if its a pull behind. So much less hassle to do it that way vs travelling everywhere trying to find spots. Close to home you can scout locations easier before hand.
This exactly how my wife and I work it. Sticks & Bricks in Middle Tennessee then little forays to State parks.
We did that for years in NH - the only problem with that is we get bored easily of being in the same spots , we totally understand what you are saying though!
Totally agree. We took ours this past summer from the Midwest to Washington State and back. The entire trip was a hassle, expensive and a lot of work. When we got back, we sold our RV. From now on, hotels, VRBO's, B & B's, etc. Most even have free breakfast to boot!
As someone who's been on the road for the last 15 years as a trucker, I can tell you, I absolutely love when I get back to my home. I realize it's not the same thing as RVing, but Im certain you guys have experienced many of the same problems as far as bad weather, construction, heavy traffic, crazy drivers, breakdowns, etc. There's days I don't mind it and there's days I despise it. It's not for everyone and I applaud your courage to be honest. I think people will support you no matter what decision you make. I know I will.
you are so right - the lifestyle is very similar with a lot of the same challenges. We haven't made any decisions yet, we appreciate the support!
Whatever you decide, I hope you will be happy and continue to be blessed. 💛
Thank you ❤️
Good luck on your decision Bob and Kari. I could never do Rving full time but love the part-time. All the things you mentioned as cons go away with a home base. Whatever you decide, keep your redesigning videos coming. Even though you prob hear this a lot, I feel like I know you pretty well and we could be friends. :) HUGS and Happy Thanksgiving!!!
We hear you - part-time is a great option and thank you for your kind words and Thanksgiving wishes!
We aren't ft travel anymore. We got an annual spot in myrtle beach. We still live in the rv and live in an rv resort with all the amenities. We absolutely love it!!!
hey Laura, we are looking into this exact same thing here in MB. if you have any info that you can share like place and rough rates, please send our way! if you are not comfortable leaving it here, please email us at liferedesignedrv@gmail.com or connect with us on Facebook - would really appreciate it!
Wishing you all the best for whichever you decide. Follow your heart.
Thanks! It's a journey, that's for sure!
My wife and I just sold our house last month and are sitting at Pirateland until April, then heading to upstate NY for the summer- would definitely miss your content but you two ultimately need to do what is best for you two, all the best in whatever you decide.
Pirateland is a great place to spend some time, enjoy it! If you see us walking by on the beach - say hello!
Great video, gives us newbies a lot to think about
Glad it was helpful!
Well I had a entrance and an exit plan. Love the RVontheGO life and am enjoying this time. But! I am a realist. I’m a mom grandma and a home body. I have exit plans that include: renting a cabin in the mountains on the outskirts of a park with water. You could store your rv there also. I miss neighbors. Lunches with friends. Familiarity. There were some really fun parks that had reasonable priced manufactured homes within the community. It was affordable and again I can store my rv there. I even have considered a destination rv and having it placed in the park I want to live. If I want to move it is an option to have it moved. Good luck thanks for the honesty and help. Love to you both. Be grateful you had the courage to follow through with your dream and exit unscathed. It’s a harsh world. No accidents illness or injury. I will miss you both❤️
We appreciate the support, we have not made a decision either way yet
Just pray that all is going ok for you two!
Thank you ❤️
We have 6 years now. What we do is always make it home every year for a few months. Visit, spend time with family. I built a RV pad at one of the family's farms with full hook ups. Sounds like a lot but pretty easy. I know not everyone has that option. Just showing how some do. Not sure how long we will do this but for sure many more years. North America is a big place. A lot to see. Hope you hang in there. 👍
Sounds like you've got a great setup! That’s awesome!
we do not miss it been back and down and across in my prayers follow your heart
thank you
Currently full timing and going on year two, and we are in the exact same boat as you guys! We want that stability, but also love traveling.
It can be a tough decision but it sounds like you're in a good place to make that call! Enjoy every minute of it.
I wish you the best in discerning what is next for you. Sometimes we stay with what we’re doing and sometimes we change. For every time there is a season. Follow your gut 😊
Thanks for the support, we're figuring things out!
Maybe a unit at a mobile home park to complement your rv. They're fairly low maintenance and the office may keep an eye on things during travels. Just have to find a park with right vibe /rent /location.
always a great option - would definitely have to have the right vibe.
Howdy Bob and Karri, it's great to see you today.
Howdy back Charlie, great to be seen! Always better than the alternative 🤣
Great video guys!
We appreciate it - we had a lot to say!
@@liferedesignedWow I didn’t get a notification that you sent something. 😢
You can always try a hybrid model if it's within your budget.
RVing is fun, but doing it full time and a lot can be strenuous. You can still do RVing for a month or two or more and then go to the house for the rest of the year, and during that time, go on a cruise as well. If you are going to do that, my advice is to put security cameras on your house so you can monitor everything around it while you are gone and have the Post Office hold your mail. I have heard some people sell their houses to full time RV only to regret selling the house a year or two later.
Sounds like a good plan, we’ve heard that about the security system!
My husband is retiring early in January. We are planning to travel a month or two and then come back home to Washington state. July-September are absolutely beautiful in the NW. It's warm and barely any humidity.
We want to travel east in spring or fall.
We have been learning from you two and have been writing down your suggestions.
We will miss you. ❤
Dave and Dorene
hey guys! don't miss us just yet - we feel like we have quite a bit to go before we make a final decision. That aside, we are scheduled to head out west starting in May and were just talking about when is the best time to hit Washington, your comment was perfectly timed!
Looks like you are at Lakewood Camping Resort. Was there in May of 2024. Nice campground.
Yes, Lakewood! Our favorite campground in the country 😀
9 years on the road. I will never go back , good luck
We hear this a lot and appreciate it - Hard to imagine our lives if we were to go back.
I have a friend and while her and her husband travel 6 months out of the year, they also have a condo for home base. Seems practical to me.
That is definitely a great plan and a lot of people choose to do that.
We are actually considering being stationary for the summer and snowbird for the winter.
always a great option in the right climates!
I have done full-time to stationary to full-time to stationary again. And now I just want to be on the road full-time forever. Sticks and bricks now means work, maintenance and big costs. I chose simpler time now!
Thank you for saying this - we hear this quite a bit from long term full timers! great points!
We have been full time for seven years. 72 when we started and now 79. My health finally caught up to us. We love that we did it and have no regrets. Our 5th wheel has been a disaster. But we owe too much to get out from under it so we will have to live in it ten more years until it’s paid off. We didn’t do our homework before purchasing or even had an inspection. We started out on a fixed retirement income. Camp grounds were around 30 bucks diesel was a couple bucks and groceries were reasonable. All that changed. Do please do your homework before going full time. It’s a chance of a lifetime to see this beautiful country and visit friends and relatives you may not otherwise be able to. We are very blessed to have had this journey. Best Wishes
thank you for sharing
I started following you since your renovations on the Mico Mini.. And then subscribed when you purchased the same 22mle TT and year model we have. At the start I had commented about buying a lot or RV lot where you can see yourself spending time and strategically located if that matters? I don’t see ourselves full timing all year long. But at least 6 mths out of the year how ever that adds up in a calendar year. My wife most likely could still be working due to retirement and she being 5 years younger. But appreciate your honesty and you may stop for a while. And once both fully retired it will take on a whole new meaning of joy.
The Micro Mini days! Yep - that sure was a while ago - thank you for the support! While we haven't made any decisions yet, we can see several options for us that could be a good fit - stay tuned!
You guys are still young. As you head into your 60s, especially if health issues arise, being close to doctors, family, church and friends and having the security of a paid-for home base may become more important than freedom & travel. Thats what ive seen by watching other rv youtubers over the past several years. We have a tiny camper and a Thousand Trails camping pass. We live within 4 hours from several TT parks. While wed love to travel the USA, we go out for short spurts ( up to 18 days at a time) and explore the areas surrounding those few parks. Phone hot spots for hubbys pt online teaching retirement job. Home base + times to explore. Security & familiarity + (limited) adventure. Works for us.
Thanks for the great video. We thought about full timing it but then felt it would be better to split it up to always to keep it interesting. Do maintenance, etc.. My wife and I will be retiring next May, spending our summers at our cabin in Maine, then traveling south during the fall and winter. As soon as the snow melts away, we’ll be back watching the loons on the lake :)
That’s a great plan for retirement! Enjoy the beautiful loons.
Well, guys, it's funny I remember not too long ago when you were in the bed and breakfast and moving the kids closer, you couldn't wait to get back on the road. I was full-time for 2.5 years, and I thought I would retire and travel and just have a ball. Guess what life threw us a curve ball, and my daughter had a baby at 40 years old, a little girl, her first girl having 3 boys, all of them in their twenties. Well, my wife wasn't going anywhere, and we all settled down in the Idaho Falls area I'm glad we did all my kids and grandchildren are within a one-hour drive, and I have my garage shop back, and my wife has her crafting room back. We still have our motorhome and are planning some tripos, but no more full timing. I think being a hybrid is a perfect balance.
We totally see the appeal to that - now to just get the kids to start thinking about giving us grandbabies lol
Having a home base, and travel as much as you can, is the best compromise.
This video was very thought-provoking. Lots of issues I also have been grappling with. I am really just starting my rv lifestyle journey and trying to decide what is best for me. My husband and I have had travel trailers and only boondocked for the past 30 years. I just bought my first motor home two years ago and have been dipping my toe in trying to decide what is the best fit for me. My husband likes to occasionally take a trip but really hates the journey so has no interest in traveling much. I am obsessed but could never be away from my adult kids and grandkids for long. I am thinking the best fit is going to be a hybrid lifestyle. I have been doing every other week. Home one week, travel one week. Of course, all the nearby states are quickly running out so I am thinking of doing a long (maybe a month or two) trip next summer and we shall see if I like it.
We’re so glad it resonated with you, thanks for sharing your journey! That is something we both left out of the video - we really are obsessed with the travel part - we both actually LOVE travel days lol
For us (mostly me, my wife never gets health issues) I enjoy being near my mom for elder care with early Alzheimers and then my own health issues as I age, we need the continuity of care. We now have a seasonal site at our favorite campground just a few hours away in northern Wisconsin. We’re also doing home improvements to enjoy our sticky bricks. Another consideration is property equity. (Campers rarely increase the in value, LOL) I believe Memories make up most of who we are. Make positive meaningful memories with those you want to be remembered by. Let that help guide your decision. Good Luck!
Thanks for sharing your experience!
Nice vid, thanks life redesigned
We had a lot to say, glad you enjoyed it!
We're P/Ter as well. We may be gone a week, a month or 2, but when we feel the urge, we love to go home. Its nice to be home and its also wonderful to go away. No wrongs or right, We wouldn't give up our brick and mortar, but we have downsized alot in a home xo
Sounds like you’ve figured out a system that works for you!
So far a month on the road and then ready to get back to my home to recharge.
Will you guy still do the videos parttime, I enjoy your honesty and by the way best of luck on what ever you decide ,the wife and I are still part-time rving and its working for us for now and I still do some part time work
We're still figuring out what's next, but we'll let you know! No decisions have been made
Follow your hearts and what your souls are feeling. Your channel name says it all. Life redesigned! Yes life changes threw the years and so do we as people including our needs & wants . Your video express the real reality of many I'm sure and many RV' ers are part time and have the best of both worlds! . Also we could get your RV adventures and life redesigned @ home videos of you planting your garden after fixing the RV! Hee hee .
Thanks for the support, we’re still figuring things out and that’s the beauty of “life redesigned”!
We sold everything as you did and went full time. We were "out there" for two and a half years. Then we settled down again and now keep our Airstream in the back yard for weekend adventures. Lately, we have discussed a repeat of that adventure. It seems we fell into the average time that most full time travelers move around before they start to consider getting off the road and for all of the reasons you mention. We didn't have an precise exit plan for settling down again when we left the first time. The lack of said plan holds us back from round two. In our case, perhaps ignorance is bliss. Good luck!
It’s so interesting to hear that your experience mirrors ours in so many ways, thanks for sharing!
Well, darn it! I’ve not been watching for all that long, but I’ve recently decided to go out full time, and y’all are my faves. Oh, I know I can watch your entire back catalog, but still…! Do what’s best for how you are feeling right now. No shame in changing your mom later if that isn’t best for you and you go back out full time. Just do the best you can to find your happiness, and then keep it! E
We appreciate your support, thanks for watching! We haven’t made any decisions yet 😀
I’m still saving the road for retirement I guess. But in the mean time I bought a small piece of land an hour out of the city in a lake community where I keep my camper stationary. It’s like my cabin in the woods now and I love it. Maybe something like that might be in your guys future. Loved the video. You two are adorable.
Thank you!
We have a home base & for us, that brings stability & security. We travel for months at a time, then go back to base for appointments & maintenance to truck/RV, then back on the road. We have a TT membership which allows us to afford having both. This is what works for us & may not work for others. Nothing wrong with however you choose to live. Enjoy life!
Sounds like you found a really good system for you!
You will make the best decision for you and your family. Life is always changing. Best wishes on your decisions.
Thank you
I Hope
the best you no matter what you decide... The question I have.. You may not have run into this.. I know a couple who does commercial trucking.. This track is probably moving twenty hours a day. 6 days a week.. He claims the only computer.. That will work for him.. Is a mac.. All the other computers do not.. Because of all the bouncing.. Do you work for about month or so... Before the computer needs reform mating.. Have you found this to be true ?
That is an interesting point about the computers, I've never heard that before. We leave both of our plugged in and on the wall in hangers even when we travel - never had a problem in over 2 years :)
@liferedesigned One thing's for sure.You're not moving twenty hours a day.. Or above a thousand miles per day...
Perfect timing just sat down from work. Nice ty for that 👍 🇨🇦
Glad to be of service, thanks for watching!
In January, Time to repack the wheel bearings on the 5er. One wheel at a time. going to go to the parents home to get concrete and solid ground without dirt. Glad to hear, you are staying on the road. I can say that if you get a home base, please do not leave it empty. Squatters will come. We have a 5 year plan. tour the whole country and then see where we are. If the kids have kids, then we get closer to home. We have even looked at a toy hauler to take the grandkids if we have some.
You guys know us, We never really make long term plans and just kinda wing it :) You never know where this crazy life will take you!
We have our home in Illinois and we travel during the winter..at our ages we like to be at least 65 degrees. Preferably 70 to 80. We have rv sites for friends on our property. So, for sure the best of both worlds. We cringe when we hear about anyone selling everything to go on the road. Lots of variables out there. Covid was a real wake up call for everyone about not having a place of your own to go to.
We found Covid times to be just the opposite. States that had shut down completely made getting things difficult, it was easy just to change locations to states that had more freedoms.
What ever you decide. Please keep doing content ( if your heart is still in it). If you go stationary. Someone will definitely get some cool ass neighbors that's for sure.
We’re still figuring things out, but appreciate the kind words!
As I had mentioned previously, no I'm not an rver. I support your decision on whether you continue to live the full-time rv lifestyle or not. If I was able to be an rver, personally I'd choose to be a part-time seasonal rver. I wish both of you all the best. I hope that whatever decision you make, please continue to have a RUclips Channel. As always, Alan.
We appreciate the support, Alan!
I have never been a full time camper (RV or otherwise) but I have grown up in the Navy and moved every 2ish years like clockwork the first 15 or so years of my life. Two and half years after Dad retired I was ready to pack it all up and hit the road, only we couldn't afford it. Two and some years after that I was finally content to stay in the same area. Six years after that and I was quipping that 'like fine wine I do not travel well'. Now it would take a stick of dynamite to get me to move. I guess you could say that once I figured out the benefits of sticking in one place absolutely nothing could entice me to take back all the negatives of traveling that I am very familiar with from my childhood. Now an occasional camping trip during excellent weather and a good book is more than sufficient to satisfy any desire to explore. In short, you might get the itch to hit the road, or you might decide to sell off the RV and try owning a cabin - or put the RV on land and staying put. I'm sure you'll find something that works great for you.
we do 4.5-5 months(early May-early October) ....just right
My wife and I went full-time 7 years ago. However, we are stationary about 48 weeks of the year. We stay in an RV park in our hometown that’s about 5 miles from the house we lived in for 33 years. We just try to take our RV on vacation a couple of times a year. I’ve wanted to take longer vacations (2-3 months) and go west to see things and places I would love to see and experience. The main thing that keeps us from doing this is I don’t want to be away from my 16 year old grandson for that long. 😁
You guys have to do what you have to do for you. I will say that if you leave I will definitely miss you! 😊
We appreciate you watching and the kind words!
We live full-time in our camper, but we don't travel, we still work full-time. And we are on our 3rd year.
Do you like living in your camper full time stationary?? They are my plans also
I'm sorry I just can't wait until the end WTF??? You are keeping your channel up I hope 🤞🤞🤞🤞
You will have to watch the next few videos for the answer - see you then.
Bet! I'm a lifer 👍🇨🇦🔧
Yes, we were full-time for a little over a year and just came back to living in a house in August. Can't tell you how much the wife and I want to go back on the road (especially since it's so cold here now! 🥶). HOWEVER... the little squatches in our household wanted the stability back of being in one place, doing sports, going back to school, and playing with their friends. And, truthfully, that's what I would have wanted at that age too.
But someday we will go back on the road, at least for half of the year. Bigfoot Mom wants to have a home base, even if just a small place to live during the summer. We're about 10 years behind you two. #longtermgoals
We totally understand - family life has a way of changing those plans!
welcome to cruising the open seas!!
You forgot one item on your list - in order to move around you need a pickup truck and they require maintenance and repairs. The newer ones are much more expensive and much less reliable than they used to be , and are chocked full of high tech gadgetry that you don't really need and is very expensive to repair.
So, a couple of things. Firstly, our "list" is uniquely to us as it is our journey. We feel the same about trucks as we do about RV's. We bought both new and have had very minimal issues. Of course, there will always be people yelling and screaming about the quality of both and the high cost of repairs - Usually, they are the ones that bought without research, abuse the equipment and then want perfection. Us being on the road full time - we see it EVERY. SINGLE. DAY.
@@liferedesigned I didn't mean to trigger you ... I just thought it was a point to be concerned about. I'm glad to hear you've had a good experience with your truck ... many have not been so lucky. Luv all your videos which are so informative.
Oh no, not triggered at all my friend - just stating truth. RUclips has turned into a cesspool of people complaining that EVERYTHING is trash and made to break, when the reality is that most have lost common sense. We used to be a world of problem solvers, now we are world of complainers and love to bask in peoples failures. All one has to do is look at what videos get the highest views - you never see any positive video do as well as a negative one.
That has always infuriated us with RUclips over the past couple of years - so whenever we get the chance to tell the truth we do. :)
We love our sticks and brick home and could never sell to be full timers. We have a 5th wheel and we travel around NC and surrounding states 6 - 7 times a year for a week at a time. We just can’t leave our family and grandchildren for any great length of time! If we ever feel the need to travel outside our surrounding area we will fly! Good Luck I know it’s a hard decision.
It’s great to hear you’ve found a good balance for your family!
I will definitely miss you guys if you stop full timing. However, I understand completely
Thank You - stay tuned :)
Why does it have to be either or? You cwn have both a stable home base plus travel when you want.
I believe we said the said the same thing in the video?
We quit but we've quit several times. Since 2011.
We hear that quite a bit actually.
I’ve followed many rvrs over the years and have enjoyed it. I understand why you advertise for somebody because it makes you money but darn this was a long one.
Actually, we don’t make money on advertisements. We donate all sponsor money.
🌷Thank You too.
You are most welcome!
I don't know how I will be able to stop traveling. When we stay somewhere for a few weeks, I can't wait to get going again. My wife says we are going to buy a house in the next 3 years, but time will tell. We have been on the road for 3 years now, and we have 3 more years planned out. We will see what happens then. As they say, Never say Never!
Have fun!
2 years out for retirement. Looks like home base is important. More for travel time for special trips. Looking for happy medium.
It is definitely a balancing act!
on road 24 7 3 years i hear you we were contractors me and wife each job took 1 to 2 days then on to another site motel not rv life
I'm at home looking to go for long road trips when I retire. I'll always have a home base though, maybe rent it out for the income while I travel. I'm need my family❤️
That sounds like a great plan!
I only move once or month or sometimes two. its dirt cheap and a lot easier. At first I moved around a lot thats just silly, many times i leave my camper and drive to the sights and even stay at hotels. Paying $500 a month for a RV park by the month is pretty common. Really dont see how its expensive.
Not sure where there are desirable parks for $500 a month but if you found a place you are happy with - enjoy!
Well id check out the real-estate market whre children are.. kinda when you find the perfect house at perfect price u will know it..
Don’t be a quitter..
I’ve been full time RVing for 10 years. My only regret is that I travel alone and wish i had someone to share the adventures with other than my little dog. I get bored sitting in one place too long. Rent prices are INSANE !!
***UPDATE***
I told y’all I’d update you on contacting Grand Design a few months ago. They extended me a warranty from the original owner.
Thanks for the update on Grand Design - always nice to hear that they took care of somebody. They have been awesome for us!
I was an Owner Operator Truck Driver of 2 trucks, i had a blood clot that caused a stroke, i had a phone call from DOT Washington DC they tell me i can't drive commercial fur at lease 1 year 1 truck was paid off the other truck wasn't neurologist and heart Dr said you'll never drive a Truck again but you can a car. I been waiting 39 months for disability with several issues, once i ever get disability i want to do Van Life im a fall risk patient can't but the head could have another stroke etc, well going the math on a place in Myrtle Beach total $900 a month and $310 SBA and what few bills i got it leaves me $200 a month, Van Life it can save me $500-600 a month, so ill be doing Van Life. Maybe i can get a GF then 😂 atm i can't afford one fur past 39 months 😢. And i miss the road, once you been on the road and leave it ya miss it first couple months after stroke at home was fine after that i was driving me nuts, my Chihuahua Hershey misses the road, everyone the car cranks hrs gotta go
Sounds like you've been through a lot. We hope you find what you're looking for.
have you ever been to oregon and what part
We haven't yet - that is our current plan for the spring - Heading to Colorado in May then wandering up the west coast :)
Well, you have redesigned your life to now include being stationary. Good luck
We’re going to see what happens! We haven't made any formal decisions - weighing all our options.
Safe Travels
In psychology this is called "rationalization".
We are aware. In the RUclips world - it is just a video
Why Quit
The superman place lol
1/2 time RV'ers... you know you call us snowbirds... we love our 1/2 of the year where we're full time... but we also love our sticks 'n bricks... we just had a ton of solar work done here in Quartzsite and we're in town at an RV park with water & sewer, but unplugged from electric testing our upgrades to the solar power system... recharge your batteries at home and come back out to play in the future.... we'll miss you if you go for too long...
Thanks for sharing your perspective - we hear ya! We have not made any decisions yet :)
It’s definitely not for everyone. Sounds like it just wasn’t for you. Good luck
forgot to add great time all exp. paid company paid for van fuel lodging and some food plus good pay 3 years