Living the RV Life
Your Ultimate Guide to Life on the Road
1st Edition
Published on 20. November 2018
256 pages
978-1-5072-0899-1 (ISBN)
Description
Whether you're downsizing or thrill-seeking?or anything in between?find out if the RV lifestyle is right for you, and learn how to transition from a life of traditional home-ownership to one on the road.
Do you love traveling? Meeting new people and seeing new places? Are you craving a life that feels meaningful and new? The RV lifestyle could be the answer.
Both aspirational and practical, Living the RV Life is your ultimate guide to living life on the road?for people of all ages looking to downsize, travel, or work on the go. Learn if life in a motor home is right for you, with insightful details on the experiences of full-time RV-ers, tips for how to choose an RV (how big? new or used?), whether to sell your home (and if not, what to do with it), model costs, sample routes and destinations, basic vehicle maintenance, legal and government considerations?and much more! Written in a light and an easy-to-understand style, Living the RV Life is your bible to living a mobile life.
Do you love traveling? Meeting new people and seeing new places? Are you craving a life that feels meaningful and new? The RV lifestyle could be the answer.
Both aspirational and practical, Living the RV Life is your ultimate guide to living life on the road?for people of all ages looking to downsize, travel, or work on the go. Learn if life in a motor home is right for you, with insightful details on the experiences of full-time RV-ers, tips for how to choose an RV (how big? new or used?), whether to sell your home (and if not, what to do with it), model costs, sample routes and destinations, basic vehicle maintenance, legal and government considerations?and much more! Written in a light and an easy-to-understand style, Living the RV Life is your bible to living a mobile life.
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Marc Bennett and his wife Julie, of RVLove, are full-time RVers, Bloggers, YouTubers, RV course instructors and inspiring lifestylists, who live, work and travel from their motorhome while exploring the world. They have traveled to all 50 USA states, plus Canada, Mexico, and Australia, while still working full time.
Julie Bennett and her husband Marc, of RVLove, are full-time RVers, Bloggers, YouTubers, RV course instructors and inspiring lifestylists, who live, work and travel from their motorhome while exploring the world. They have traveled to all 50 USA states, plus Canada, Mexico, and Australia, while still working full time.
Julie Bennett and her husband Marc, of RVLove, are full-time RVers, Bloggers, YouTubers, RV course instructors and inspiring lifestylists, who live, work and travel from their motorhome while exploring the world. They have traveled to all 50 USA states, plus Canada, Mexico, and Australia, while still working full time.
Content
- Intro
- Dedication
- Acknowledgments
- Preface
- Introduction
- Part 1: Getting Started
- Chapter 1: Life on The Open Road
- What's It All About?
- What Is Full-Time RVing?
- Why Are People Choosing the Full-Time RV Life?
- A Growing Movement
- Who's Living the Full-Time RV Life?
- RV Living versus Regular Home Living
- Busting Common Myths and Misconceptions about the RV Lifestyle
- Quiz: Is the RV Life Right for You?
- Chapter 2: Setting Yourself Up for Success
- Research, Prep, and Planning
- How Much Do RVs Cost?
- What Does It Cost to Live in an RV?
- To Sell or Not to Sell (Your House)
- Create a Budget
- Designing Your RV Lifestyle
- When Can You Hit the Road?
- Lightening Your Load: What to Do with All Your Stuff
- Next Steps
- Chapter 3: Finding Your Home on Wheels
- Choosing the Right RV Setup for You
- What Are the Different Types of RVs?
- Where to Start Looking for RVs
- The Most Important Considerations in Buying an RV: Floor Plan and Quality Construction
- Buying Your RV
- How Does It Work?: Understanding Your RV
- Staying Safe with Your RV
- Dealing with RV Maintenance, Repairs, and Breakdowns
- Part 2: Emotional Considerations
- Chapter 4: Transitioning to RV Life
- The Emotional Side of a Life Change
- Don't Underestimate the Emotional Transition
- The Emotional Impact of Leaving Important Things: Your Home, Your Family, and Your Surroundings
- Living Together in a Small Space (Without Killing Each Other)
- Traveling with Kids
- Traveling with Pets
- Align On Your Travel Style and Pace Ahead of Time
- Managing the Logistics of RV Living
- Making Your RV Feel Like Home
- Chapter 5: Staying Connected
- Keeping In Touch with People On and Off the Road
- Staying In Touch with Family and Friends Back Home
- Finding Your Tribe on the Road
- Building Your RV Community-Online and on the Road
- Striking Up Conversations with Other RVers
- Volunteering As an RVer
- Chapter 6: Living Fit and Healthy on The Road
- Being Your Best Self
- Medical and Health Insurance
- What Happens If You Get Sick?
- Taking a Proactive Approach to Your Health
- Creating Healthy Routines and Habits
- What about Personal Safety?
- Part 3: Practical Considerations
- Chapter 7: Working from The Road
- Earning Income While You Roam
- How Will You Be Working from the Road?
- Other Ways to Make Money While Traveling
- Should You Start a Blog or YouTube Channel?
- Internet Solutions
- Balancing Work, Life, and Travel
- Chapter 8: Legally Speaking
- Domicile, Mail, Voting, Banking, and Taxes
- Choosing Your State of Domicile
- How Do You Get Your Mail?
- Banking and Credit Cards
- Paying Taxes
- Chapter 9: Travel Destinations and Trip Planning
- Let the Adventures Begin
- Where Do You Want to Go?
- Planning a Route
- When Should You Go?
- Tips for Getting Good Driving Directions
- Where to Stay
- Save Money with RV and Camping Memberships
- Crossing the Border: RVing to Canada and Mexico
- Other Travel Options: Cheap Flights, Cruises, Traveling on Points, and Volunteerism
- Off and Driving
- Conclusion
- About the Authors
- Index
- Image Credits
- Copyright
