Top 10 Things you will MISS with Full Time RV!

Thinking about hitting the road full-time? We asked hundreds of RVers the one thing they miss most from their “sticks and bricks” house—and the answers might surprise you! Don’t let these “misses” hold you back. Check out our new video and blog to see the Top 10 and learn how to tackle them on the road. Safe travels! ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ Click to see all of the details related to this video below!

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00:00 Intro
01:24 #10 Convenient Water Utilities (Unlimited Water, Long Showers, etc.)
02:20 Sponsor: LiquifiedRV.com
03:22 #9 Privacy & Independence (Especially for Pets)
04:56 #8 Safe, Solid Feeling (Foundation & Storm Safety)
06:32 #7 Garage / Workshop / Man Cave
07:45 #6 More Space / Bigger Rooms
08:54 #5 Dishwasher
10:19 #4 Washer and Dryer
12:50 #3 Bathtub / Jacuzzi
14:20 #2 Yard / Garden
16:13 #1 Family & Friends
18:30 Our Thoughts

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[TonyBenton]

After driving for semi trucks for 41 years I got tired of seeing the house every day a year after I retired so I convinced my wife to sell the house and go full time. And she is loving it as long as our health stays good don’t see going back.

[esousa]

YUP ! I agree with Chad .... If I am out in the yard, I WILL walk to the woodline of my property (private area), and take a good Wizz 👌👍😎

[mikebrant]

Exercise room, garage (for the car as well as a shop), second bathroom, kitchen cabinets worthy of the name.

[INTO]

You guys don't miss much because you have each other. Looks like childhood sweet heart. Stay Happy and Healthy.

[nyrken]

Tub is number one for my wife and I. We will look for stars with a tub or even hotel for a night occasionally. Friends and family for us are spread around the country and are actually one of the biggest reasons we started to RV. We are not full time but about half. I prefer hand washing dishes and Laundry at a park is more convenient for us than loosin space to onboard laundry. As for yard and garden anyone is welcome to stop by our house and do the yardwork.

[rvbliss]

As you know (as The RV Gardener), we love gardening (but are not full time rv'ers). There are things that you can do, small hydroponics are great, or little plants that you can put on the windowsill. Kitchen herbs and medicinal herbs can be grown, used in recipes, preserved, and used for teas. Still great ways to get that gardening itch scratched.

[campnut]

You nailed the list pretty good. One thing I'm stressed about when away is not having all my resources, tools, garage, welder, torches, jacks available for any repairs that may come up. I've been in maintenance all my life, not afraid to tackle any repair. On the road, you are very limited. Chad, I know you are outfitted pretty good with maintenance tools etc. But I'll bet there were times you wish you were at home with ALL your big boy toys. Great video guys.

[joedonbaker]

I love my loader/backhoe, working in my garden, flying big RC planes, welding, mowing the lawn, etc... Don't get me wrong, I love our trips, and have a blast, but there's no place like home.

[soldotnamike]

My wife and I are part time RV'ers and absolutely LOVE our time on the road. I have watched all your posts and they ahve helped us go from absolute newbies to (somewhat) experienced travelers. You guys saved me tons of headaches and made our traveling experience so much more pleasureable. Thanks for everything.

[rickrichardson]

Chad i agree going outside to take a whizz is just so satisfying and Tara the storms would be father up my list, they dont scare me but having something solid to be in. The rest of the list is right on target. Thanks for sharing.

[loragunning]

Tara, a big shout out to you for using the term "soil" instead of "dirt" when speaking to those who miss gardening and yard care. I have a low level degree (Associates of Science) in General Biology with emphasis in Botany and there is a BIG difference between the two words. Soil is a living entity, full of nutrients and microbiology with which most plants establish a semi-symbiotic relationship. Soil provides necessary life-giving support to seeds and plants and in turn, when those plants eventually die, they give their remaining life forces back to the soil, creating a cycle of nourishment and replenishment. The longer this cycle repeats itself, the richer the soil becomes. Dirt, on the other hand, is lacking in necessary plant nutrients (or even perhaps toxic to most plants) and contains little to no microbiology, being comprised mostly of inorganic mineral components. Soil, if abused, can turn into dirt, and dirt, if amended and cared for, can be turned into soil. One of my professors told the class "soil won't stick to your hands much, but dirt will".

I am a fairly avid gardener, planting an extensive deck garden in baskets and containers full of annuals every spring. I'm getting along in years now (I'm 70) and so need help planting my annual garden. Usually whoever my current roommate is helps me, but I have actually hired in help a couple of times. I can't tell you how many times I've corrected my helpers over the years in regards to using the words "soil" and "dirt", hahahaha. It's nice to hear someone using the terms correctly.

[tanya]

You definitely checked all of the concerns I would have going full time 😊👍

[iantaylor]

Hey Chad im right there with you about having a yard to pee in.But every time i do the people in the rv next to us always gives me dirty looks! Im just kidding 😂 love yalls channel been watching pretty much since yall started. Keep up the great work 👍

[larryburkett]

I'd say you pretty much nailed the top 10. Mist timing is a great way to go and you get the best of both worlds.

[travelingwithtroyandrhoda]

First, that’s my laundry day joke. 😂

Next, my wife has a pea pod after we saw yours Tara! In the right place and time she loves having it but she still isn’t up for going outside. Even after I show her how convenient it can be. 😂

I don’t miss the house at all. We had a great house. I don’t miss the constant work and upkeep. Our rv has been way less work overall vs the house. I love the change of scenery. And for me the full time rv life has solved a monotony problem. Even with a great spouse, great house, great neighbors and neighborhood, many great friends, great church that we loved and loved serving in, I couldn’t shake the monotony of life. Rv life solves it.

Great list though and great video!

[MilesGo]

I’m fine without a dishwasher, don’t miss a tub, I don’t mind knocking out several loads of laundry in the time of one at the laundromat, we’ve missed friends and family for over 30 years (military life)!!!

I miss………..bathroom distance, soundproofing!!!! Married 31 years and we are still very potty private haha. I miss having a bathroom across the house with multiple doors separating🙊😅

[stevenelson]

Love you guys! Been watching since you began. Look forward to every video!

[OurFamilyRoutes]

It’s so awesome to see fellow veterans thriving in the RV lifestyle! Your journey is inspiring and a great reminder of the resilience and adaptability we all carry from our service. As a family of USAF vets ourselves, we’ve embraced RV life and are loving the sense of freedom and community it offers. Looking forward to connecting with you and learning from your experiences on the road!

[martyC]

I think the thing I miss most since full timing (little over 2 years now) is not having a stable doctor option. My second is not being able to decorate as much as I like for holidays. I do not regret having a washer and dryer or a dishwasher in my RV. Those were and still are an absolute must. I see my kids/grandkids for longer trips now than I have in years so a definite plus. We stay put in TX for the winter so we have friends there but sometimes it get lonely while traveling the other months.
Thanks for the video as always. Safe travels to both of you and stay warm.

[LowRocks]

My Navy career left me with a real nomadic tendency - even after retirement. I tire easily of any home or area after few years. That said, we've been in our home for 14 years now but we have a travel trailer and hit the road when we can (that can help with the wanderlust). I'm a few years from retiring from my post-Navy civil service career and am making plans to go full time. But, there are some things that may not allow that to happen; still working towards some level of increased on-the-road time. Been following you guys for quite a long time.