So that you’ve been pondering that you simply wish to make the leap. You wish to go from weekend RVing to being part of the RVLifestyle. We did it! Lots of people have completed it! Is there a distinction between RV Journey and RV Dwelling although? Earlier than Doug and I made the leap, we thought it was going to be a easy way of life change. After nearly a decade of speaking about it, we had a plan in movement and we had been making the change. Straightforward peasy! We’d been roadtripping for years. And we’d completed 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 wish to dive deeper. Lets evaluation the intricacies of the 2 and do an trustworthy comparability. As a result of I can inform you 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 huge class. Folks right here make the most of their RV for holidays. Generally these holidays are for a fast weekend getaway. Different instances, that trip might be for a month or two. Both manner, they exit and journey or trip of their RV.
Your thoughts set when touring is sort of relaxed. I imply, you’re occurring trip, proper?! You could have just a little stress whereas packing all the things, frightened you might overlook 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 chubby. There’s much more freedom in RV’ing than flying someplace.
As RV Vacationers, we might use our RV for checking off states on our map. With the objective of getting Jayden to the Continental 48 earlier than Excessive College commencement, the RV was nice. We by no means wanted to fret about the place the subsequent resort was. We had a mattress for every of us to sleep in. Plus a kitchen the place I may prepare dinner as an alternative of going out to eat all the time. We additionally used the RV for lengthy weekend getaways with buddies.
In each of these circumstances although, we packed what we would have liked 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 each day residing. We’d have further snacks within the cupboards. Treats we not often ate however actually cherished. Drinks too. We could not drink soda on a regular basis, however we had it on the prepared for trip! You will have some nice household time the place you create new recollections.
If you go away on trip you’ve doubtless established a price range. And if we’re being trustworthy with ourselves, that price range is probably going extreme. Let’s face it right here, you might be prepared to drop a number of thousand bucks on a 2 week trip. However you wouldn’t even consider spending that a lot cash for those who had been staying residence those self same 2 weeks. Earlier than you head out the door, 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 seeking to verify off experiences right here!
RV Dwelling
Dwelling in your RV is once you now not personal, or lease, one other residence. Your solely residence is the RV. Sounds incredible and wonderful and like a everlasting trip! Okay… possibly it sounds just a little reckless too. However to every their very own, proper? RV Dwelling is simply as numerous a class as RV Vacationers. Some individuals 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 dwell 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 residence. This isn’t a everlasting trip. We’ve met fellow full timers which can 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 individuals work remotely from their RV and do the identical factor. The RV is now their home – On wheels.
Now think about having all your 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 area your RV may present for the belongings you needed to take with you for a weekend. Immediately, ALL of that area turns into VERY LITTLE area.
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 each day meal plan. The whole lot you personal must have a selected place in an RV. You’ll be able to’t simply depart stuff in your kitchen counter. That area is valuable kitchen prep area. Like, the place do you retain the vacuum? Dwelling in your RV means studying to be an excellent organized minimalist.
That few grand you had been prepared to drop on a 2 week trip adjustments too. Your price range must be nearer to that of your each 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 price range is completely different, however you get what I’m saying.
RV Journey and RV Dwelling, the Distinction
RV Journey and RV Dwelling are 2 utterly various things. Simply because you’ve gotten an RV and have used it for touring doesn’t imply that making the swap to residing in it’s straightforward. There are changes in your way of life that it’s worthwhile to 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 tougher than others. After we’re sitting right here working or attempting to get issues completed, we have to remember the fact that our neighbors could also be on trip. As a substitute of getting annoyed that their music is just too loud, or that they maintain coming over to speak, we have to take the deep breath and remind ourselves that we’re residing our dream.
