Living stationary in an RV: Tips for Full-Time RV Life

Is stationary RV living right for you? After a year of living full-time in my 30' travel trailer, I've got 7 tips for you to consider before choosing to live full-time in an RV.

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[ChristysDiscountLife]

What are some RV park amenities you MUST have? What tips do you have for stationary RV Living?

[dnice]

Hi Christy. I also went stationary full time. Made my decision, after 4 years of research, to sell my house and buy my rv. I'm 70 with limited capabilities, but needed to downsize, and it was quit the lifestyle change. I also moved from the Central Valley to the east bay in a rv park with full amenities and pool. Was able to buy new, very happy with the decision. The only problems I have come across is my rv was built during the pandemic, and the industry had to scramble to replace workers which shows up in my rig as little flaws like, doors hung slightly crooked, screws on latches stripped etc. Minor fixes. I was able to purchase a top end 38ft Jayco Eagle, washer and dryer stackable, 2 slide outs, bedroom with a couch and dresser built in, almost like a 5th wheel. Feels like a spacious apartment, perfect for me. I am going to upgrade my toilet to a higher end brand and also my kitchen faucet. Plan is to move closer to my son in Kansas within a year. Climate has snow but not to many days in freezing weather. But very happy overall.

[jayisdreaming]

The first 30 seconds was so encouraging and welcoming. I’m going for the unconventional way.

[neilouellette]

I always swept off my roof once a month and seal coat it every year. I never had a problem or a leak.

[neilouellette]

Back in the 80's "I was in my 20's" I had a mint 32ft Holiday Summer Seasonal for 10 yrs. on the water at York Beach, Maine. What a blast living at the beach in the summer during the 80's. Anyways now retired and ready to "snowbird" Florida winters and Maine beaches in the summer. Can't wait.

[rachelphillips]

Thank you for being the only person I've ever heard mention RV parking and the space between sites. It's been my biggest "silent concern",

[taramama]

We are lucky! We own property with my mother in law several acres. We have a fifth wheel it’s not new but we don’t have to fix it up. We own it. We are in the process of making sure our water tank and all is ready for us to have full use of the restroom. Gonna live in it for about two years to get bills paid off and start building on out land.

[GravySealNetwork]

Been really enjoying your videos. 22yo guy who can't afford rent in our small town with everyone from other states moving here. Recently bought a a 2021 keystone hideout 38bhd so its a 40 foot model and im getting everything ready to live in. Sun and heat is definitely something I need to figure out, need to get the electrical system up and running before I can use the AC, it's placed out on my parents 5 acres and is at least a bit more independent. Planning to have my partner move in at some point as well so I'm glad to see others are able to live in it as a couple.

[britup]

One thing to me that is nice about setting up an RV as your vacation home is that it is self contained and can be taken with you if you decide to move to a different spot.

[dorisshanks]

I live full time in a large Rv Resort park in Central Florida. There are thousands of full time RVers in Florida and many other states.
You can be in a membership group and move from park to park every 3 weeks or become an annual and stay put. Another option is seasonal snow birds who spend 6 months here and six months up north etc.
My living expenses are very low. I have great amenities and choices of sites plus many mobile Rv techs available right in the park if I need a repair.
I could never afford an apartment in this area and would not want one. I feel fortunate to have this amazing lifestyle.

[carolynjaynes]

I've been living in my RV full time for 3 years since I retired. I've traveled a lot but stay longer in places that I like, and I avoid freezing temperatures. I have solar panels on the roof, propane stove, and a gas generator. I was able to boondock for 3 months with the help of a friend's water hose and a weekly dump station at Mission Bay, San Diego. My advice is to buy a small car that can easily be towed on all 4 wheels behind your rig, or you can drive your truck if you have a 5th wheel. I bought new after a year of research on the floor plan I wanted. There is no mortgage; my house is paid for.

[michellekoonce]

Same here with full time Rv living. This is an easy “hack”. I do this in the winter and or summer. The water hose is put out in the sun. Thus. The free sun warms the water hose and the shower is good. Free heated water hose. ❤❤ happy trails. 😊😊

[JCcreates]

We started out traveling in our rv, after an accident and some health issues we are now stationary rv'ers we love it. We had a chance to buy a house but decided to buy another rv. It's hard to imagine living in a house we can't take with us and we don't own. We pay fully for our rv's outright, so no they aren't brand new and I get a new house every 4 or so years. We pay 500/months for our spot and that includes all utilities.

[aFrugalFairy]

this idea to get a truck and camper came to me since i've been spending a year looking at homes for sale and cars for sale, then realized i wanted to live both in texas and in florida where family and friends are. and it just occured to me that rv life like this could work

[neilouellette]

Up here in New England most RV Parks-Campgrounds have a 20 yr. age limit on your RV Trailer. Pretty strict on it. You have to be careful if buying a seasonal on a site. If it's a mint condition 2007 or so, you only have 3-5 years w/it. That's after paying good money. Your already behind because now "YOU" have to get rid of a 20 yr old trailer. No one will buy it because of the 20 yr old age limit in RV Parks. Just be careful.

[DavidD]

I have an RV parked on our land in front of the lake but basically live in our motor home. The RV is my refuge for ham radio and kind of a man cave.

[genericwatcher]

I travel with my camper and love the variety, but I know several people who park their camper in the same spot. The big PRO they have is more friends. When I visit my friends who are parked, it is amazing how the community welcomes me and I have made friends at those parks. I don't have that when I travel. My plan is to travel to visit all the states and see all that I want, then park it. I'll then be the "interesting" person in the park who has a bunch of great stores. 😁

[christinafidance]

I’m currently living in an RV on someone’s property and it’s well, awkward to say the least, but it’s complicated. We really want to find a nice park to live in but in our area (Delaware), everywhere we look seems to be either too bougie (they don’t want permanent live-ins) or they’re too trashy - drugs and such. We have a newer trailer, so we haven’t run into the same older stigma that we used to have on our boat, which was a 1986….. BUT, we are running into the exact same problem we had on our boat, that everywhere doesn’t want people who live in it permanently- just vacationers. UGH! It’s so complicated.

[Hiddengem]

This has been on my heart for a couple years. And I’ve been doing my research and as time goes on I believe it’s time I take this risk.

[hollybarker]

My only disagreement with your list is buying new. DO NOT BUY new, if you can find a pre-pandemic trailer. Trailers and RVs made during and since 2020 are poorly made with little support by the manufacturers. Avoid Lippert and anything from Camping World.