Why is Everyone Quitting RV Life? A SHOCKING Admission

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[sheranwiley]

I’m a truck driver and I will tell you it is really gotten worse. People do not respect each other. They don’t even know what the word means.

[denisebranquinho]

I believe that every kind of life ends up becoming boring. No matter what. Whatever your life style... You can be a billionare, who lives traveling around the world, staying in the best hotels, eating the best foods... One day comes when nothing makes sense anymore 😢.

[janasher]

Lone female, retired, Van Life with my dog. Once I built out the van and put 800 watts of solar on it, it started to be a grind. My day was spent looking for water or gas or a laundry mat. I did enjoy traveling with other people sometimes. I enjoyed driving to a new location, but to sit there for 2 weeks was not for me. I wanted to go/do something. I wanted to go to museums and national parks and art shows with someone else. I boondocked but was ready to move on in 3 or 4 days. I stealth-camped in cities. Van life is super isolating. No room for arts and crafts, no seeing friends every week, no close relationships. RV parks are expensive, gas was over $5/gallon. And more and more 'predatory elements' started popping up in van living. I felt less safe and more cautious of people. I bought a house and the van is parked in front. I have not taken a trip in over a year.

[captlynhall]

“Been there, Done that.” I understand. I’m getting that way. Only been on the road about 5 years. Starting to think I am tired of having to shuffle stuff around just to use my shower, having to pack and unpack my art supplies every time I want to paint, struggling to bake sourdough bread because I don’t have enough fridge room to cold ferment, having to watch my water usage and tank tending. I’m 75, female, traveling alone. So much of my time is spent on basics that I could use pursuing the things that bring me joy. I’ve loved these past 5 years, and seen so many wonderful places, met a great bunch of people, but l’m about done.

[geogypsytraveler]

Even after 30 years on the road I am not tired of the lifestyle. However, that doesn't mean I never get in a rut. Everyone finds their own way to live. Your honesty sets a wonderful example.

[kleenmary]

I was on the road for 5 years and followed you for almost a year before I hit the road. We have shared a few campfires together at gatherings and I have always had great admiration for your honesty. I did love it but I get the boring theory and think you are spot on. I recently got off the road because of so many homeless newbies. I am in my 70’s so maybe I have grown less brave but It did not feel as safe, it did not feel the same in many ways, and it may sound silly, but I got tired of cleaning up after them and started losing some love for my fellow man. Landed in a good place and this spring I planted a garden. Wishing you all the best.

[thomasbordelon]

What you say is true. I came in from living on the road (motor home-big slide out trailer-custom built step van. I lived in them all and more) but while in between rigs I got an apartment again and realized too, just what you are saying. I wanted more. I wanted security, a place of my own that was always there waiting for me when I came home from the road. I didn’t want to buy. I didn’t want to homestead. I just wanted a solid home base without being tied down to it necessarily either. So I rented while I got my next rig idea worked out. I got half way there. I bought a Ford 350 van and was looking to custom build a fiberglass trailer exactly how I wanted it and use both units together in their own way. But then I contracted cancer and suddenly I needed to be close to a medical support team. An was able to move into a "little cabin down by the deer corn field" (I like to say.) Next door to my sister who is a retired RN. My condition has put me in a wheel chair now. I could hardly get in and out of the van I had bought and customized. So I sold it. Now I’m content, this is me now. Things change, situations and people change. I cherish the days I had on the road. But I’m glad I’m home now, in my little cabin.

[barbaracastleton]

In 2017 I bought a medieval apartment in a medieval village in Italy. The original idea was a family vacation house, but US properties where we'd all love to visit frequently were too expensive - I am an English instructor. So we looked further afield, North Africa, Portugal, Spain, France, and Italy. This apartment in Italy, 55 sq. meters [ 1 queen-size bedroom, 1 single bedroom, a soggiorno, entry, and bath], cost the price of a used car. Taxes are < than $200 per year, with water and together about the same. With no car and no temptations to shop, I live on max $150.00 per week. I have the same view out my windows every day, but they are extensive and glorious, with vineyards and olive trees, plus the hills of Umbria and the Tiber River in the distance. The best things about spending months in this village are the people - I know more people here than in my home city. Village life isn't adventurous per se, but it is fascinating - getting to know people, their families, their idiosyncrasies, their ailments, and sharing who I am with them. After seven years and probably 24 months in residence, I count this purchase as one of the best decisions of my life.

[allentowngal]

I'm 4.5 yrs in my rv fulltime. The past 6mths I now feel completely comfortable with it. I realized it's just normal living. It is what you make it. But a big thing you didnt mention was health. I feel thankful every day that at 66, I have no health issues.
All the things you mention are true, but if I am tied to a house & a wacko neighbor moves in -you're stuck. I believe the things you mentioned I also experienced when I owned my home. It made me think of the saying. " whereever you go....there you are." You go through stages in life, and after 50+ you reassess. I knew I would downsize & not be able to afford my house when I retired & probably go into an apartment. I knew I would miss gardening, making home improvements. So I now modify my rv, redecorate it, and I carry hand pruners, a rake, garden gloves & clean up where I go. I'm looking into local garden clubs to help with spring & fall cleaning as I travel. I'm also looking to invest in a small vacation rental with my daughter so I can winter there, and she can rent it out when I travel. Of course I can't do this forever, but I ran into a couple who had the same rig as mine this week ( you don't see them often) and they were 86 & 91!!! So who knows how long this can last. Boredom and stagnation is not a matter of location... it is a matter of mindset.

[travelguy]

In my 60's, had two motor homes, traveled the world - To me, the best life is to have a home (a home base) then just travel every couple months on 2 to 3 week trips. I've been doing this for three years now and it's a great BALANCE of enjoying all that life can offer. When I'm home I can do all kinds of non-travel things and then when I'm on a trip I can enjoy new adventures! It's a wonderful way to do retirement!

[GreyRose]

I never had the desire. I like my cozy life of luxury and amenities. I like watching these camping videos in the comfort of my home. Life is great!

[india]

I had so many challenges as a single parent with a baby, having left a violent husband. I rendered when my baby was 16. I have what many people think of is a boring life. And i love it. I can pursue my hobbies. I don't have to worry about anything except the cancer i be was diagnosed with. Life is good.

[jxpkupu]

We understand. After 25 years of camping/traveling - weekends to 5 months at a time,
working up to 60 hours per wee we have learned this - unless you have a high tolerance to “pain, ” maintain a home base. We have friends who talk of selling everything and “going on the road.” We always tell them to “Start slow, set an anchor to return to. DON’T BURN YOUR BRIDGES!”

[lynettehodnicki]

We were full time over 3 years and loved it. Then a couple things happened - a dear friend with dementia needed care, and the social & political & climate upheavals blew up. We have been at our home base for 10 months now and are going back on the road for a 6 week trip. The best of both worlds for "us". Love to you all

[lids]

I think the best option is to have a piece of land with a good shed, so you have a home base.
You can live in your RV on your piece of land, and then travel maybe 6 months if the year.
Too much of anything gets tedious after a while. And I think the impermanence of the lifestyle would start to make life feel a little aimless, ironically maybe a little pointless.

[fearlesslymovingforward]

This makes sense to me. I am planning on my RV lifestyle, and I am in the research phase. I am a retired flight attendant, who took the early retirement offer after Covid 19. People asked me how I could leave such an exciting job, getting to see different countries and cities while getting paid. For me, it got old after 21 years of no gardens, pets, or stability. I couldn't take a dance class or pottery, or create a monthly poker party. I was always looking to the future month and future "where am I going to go next month" and I wasn't living in the present moment. I think for me I will always have a home base even if it's in an RV community.

[terrysager]

For what it is worth: I started following your channel in 2019 because I was new to RVing, and although married and a homeowner, I needed to save myself by going into nature. I did it by myself, he was never part of that. Your channel gave me strength to be brave, be alone as a female traveller. . Unexpectedly, I divorced in 2021 and then had a vision issue which resulted in my selling my RV. I totally understand needing a home base. I can only imagine the trips I took, although solo, without having a place to go that you own and that has no rules about how long you can be there, and how long a shower you can take. Thank you for the inspiration you gave me. I wish I could still be out there, but I am grateful I have a permanent home.

[tonydenial]

I did the vanlife in the 00's touring all the European racetracks in my sprinter with my 2 dogs and motorbike for a year, on top of this I lived away from home for many years while working around the world, I now live on a small holding in the Spanish countryside with more dogs growing olives and vegetables, I'm now 70 divorced and content, no more looking over your shoulder when leaving all your possessions in a carpark, I'm free to lay in or get up early, the silence of a traffic free environment and tranquility is mentally soothing !!!

[InvisibleCitizen]

We bought a 33 fr gas powered motorhome in 2005 and traveled for seven years. The frustration of finding an RV spot that lets an older RV stay more than one became tough. Then there is the cost of has doubling and insurance and maintenance! Was it boring? Only at times did we become bored. When this happened we moved to a different environment. What I missed was not having a shop to work on things and build things. When the real estate market crashed in south Florida we went and looked. We found a place and bought it for less than one third of its price the previous year. We have not regretted this move but we miss traveling. So we bought a van camper that we take treks in. Cheers!!!

[candybrown]

Wow I needed to listen to this. I'm retired, have been since August 2021 and was fortunate to find an affordable apartment that fits my budget. I love that it's turn key essentially because I can go traveling and not worry because it's not a home I own. But having said that despite it being affordable and I don't work I get bored and thought for many years I wanted to do the nomad life for the challenge of all the things you mentioned basically to keep me busy. I have gone on 5 to 13 day car camping trips going as far as 2500 miles. It's was fun and exciting trying it out doing it very minimal in a car camping on public land to avoid fees, making my own meals with a small camp stove. After coming back it's nice to have my apartment with running water etc . But my mind after sitting here in my apartment makes me want to be a nomad again. After hearing you it confirms what I logically know is we can get bored wherever we live no matter the dwelling if we don't find a hobby or something to keep us from boredom. Especially those of us who are doers. Nicely done totally agree. For now since my rent is so affordable and turnkey I will hang onto it and just go on my trips as I feel like. But I got to get a hobby because it can get real easy to just watch TV, YouTube 😂 all day and think what am I doing???