So that you’ve been considering that you simply need to make the leap. You need to go from weekend RVing to being part of the RVLifestyle. We did it! Lots of people have performed it! Is there a distinction between RV Journey and RV Residing although? Earlier than Doug and I made the leap, we thought it was going to be a easy way of life change. After virtually a decade of speaking about it, we had a plan in movement and we have been making the change. Straightforward peasy! We’d been roadtripping for years. And we’d performed the weekend warrior factor. Figured we had this within the bag!
Each Doug and I’ve touched on the topic in our articles. However this time, I need to dive deeper. Lets assessment the intricacies of the 2 and do an trustworthy comparability. As a result of I can let you know from the beginning, they’re NOT the identical.
RV Journey
With out stepping into the a number of various kinds of RV Vacationers, let’s simply group everybody who nonetheless owns a home into one massive class. Individuals right here make the most of their RV for holidays. Generally these holidays are for a fast weekend getaway. Different instances, that trip could possibly be for a month or two. Both approach, they exit and journey or trip of their RV.
Your thoughts set when touring is kind of relaxed. I imply, you’re occurring trip, proper?! You might have a little bit stress whereas packing every thing, anxious you could neglect one thing. However general, going away is checked out as a enjoyable factor. When touring in your RV, you don’t have to fret about whether or not your checked bag is obese. There’s much more freedom in RV’ing than flying someplace.
As RV Vacationers, we’d use our RV for checking off states on our map. With the purpose of getting Jayden to the Continental 48 earlier than Excessive Faculty commencement, the RV was nice. We by no means wanted to fret about the place the subsequent lodge was. We had a mattress for every of us to sleep in. Plus a kitchen the place I may prepare dinner as a substitute of going out to eat all the time. We additionally used the RV for lengthy weekend getaways with pals.
In each of these circumstances although, we packed what we wanted for the journey. Everybody had about 1 weeks value of garments. The footwear we thought we may have. Even the kitchen was stocked extra for a trip mindset than one for every day residing. We’d have additional snacks within the cupboards. Treats we not often ate however actually beloved. Drinks too. We could not drink soda on a regular basis, however we had it on the prepared for trip! You’ve some nice household time the place you create new recollections.
Whenever you go away on trip you’ve probably established a finances. And if we’re being trustworthy with ourselves, that finances is probably going extreme. Let’s face it right here, you could be prepared to drop a couple of thousand bucks on a 2 week trip. However you wouldn’t even consider spending that a lot cash in the event you have been staying dwelling those self same 2 weeks. Earlier than you head out the door, you realize that you simply’re going to be doing belongings you don’t often get to do. And also you’re gonna wanna do them! In any case, you’re trying to test off experiences right here!
RV Residing
Residing in your RV is while you now not personal, or lease, one other dwelling. Your solely residence is the RV. Sounds improbable and wonderful and like a everlasting trip! Okay… possibly it sounds a little bit reckless too. However to every their very own, proper? RV Residing is simply as numerous a class as RV Vacationers. Some folks don’t keep in anyone location very lengthy and simply roam. Others could select one location and keep there for an indefinite period of time.
People who stay of their RV are as relaxed as those that personal a house. Catch the sarcasm there? I say it like that on objective although. That is their dwelling. This isn’t a everlasting trip. We’ve met fellow full timers which might be members of our Armed Forces. As a substitute of staying on base or within the barracks, they’ve chosen to remain off base of their RV and have made it their home. Some folks work remotely from their RV and do the identical factor. The RV is now their home – On wheels.
Now think about having your whole possessions packed into that very same RV that you simply simply loaded up with the issues that you simply wanted for trip. Take into consideration that for a minute. You used all the house your RV may present for the belongings you wished to take with you for a weekend. Out of the blue, ALL of that house turns into VERY LITTLE house.
You’re now not simply packing a weeks value of garments, your complete wardrobe has to slot in there. Plus all the footwear. Meals is now not the additional trip snacks that you simply like to roadtrip with. As a substitute it’s your every day meal plan. Every little thing you personal must have a selected place in an RV. You possibly can’t simply go away stuff in your kitchen counter. That house is valuable kitchen prep house. Like, the place do you retain the vacuum? Residing in your RV means studying to be a brilliant organized minimalist.
That few grand you have been prepared to drop on a 2 week trip modifications too. Your finances must be nearer to that of your every day residing expense. For the complete timer that roams, meaning they aren’t essentially having the identical experiences in a location because the traveler to the identical place. Clearly, everybody’s finances is totally different, however you get what I’m saying.
RV Journey and RV Residing, the Distinction
RV Journey and RV Residing are 2 utterly various things. Simply because you’ve gotten an RV and have used it for touring doesn’t imply that making the change to residing in it’s straightforward. There are changes in your way of life that you must make. However that doesn’t imply don’t do it! If it’s your dream to take the leap, I say, Go For It! We did! And nonetheless don’t have any regrets.
Somedays are more durable than others. After we’re sitting right here working or making an attempt to get issues completed, we have to needless to say our neighbors could also be on trip. As a substitute of getting annoyed that their music is simply too loud, or that they preserve coming over to talk, we have to take the deep breath and remind ourselves that we’re residing our dream.
