Campground costs
In anticipation of possibly full timing in retirement I am doing some playing with budgets. Other than the RV loan (no I can't pay cash, and no my home has not been an appreciating asset so a loan is ...
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Hi Ed,
It is possible to live frugally in an RV. But, it may not be much "fun". There is a tendency to spend more when living in a home on wheels. Part of that is the need for socialization. I spend far more on McDonald's coffee now than I did when I was not full time.
I urbandock a whole bunch. I try to avoid campgrounds until the weather becomes what most folks would believe is impossibly cold.
I'd love to travel from small town to small town--there are some truly amazing places to visit. One example is the National Music Museum in the small town of Vermillion, S.D. The local Lions club runs a Power and Water Campground where the first three days are free. Donations welcome!
It is possible to live frugally in an RV. But, it may not be much "fun". There is a tendency to spend more when living in a home on wheels. Part of that is the need for socialization. I spend far more on McDonald's coffee now than I did when I was not full time.
I urbandock a whole bunch. I try to avoid campgrounds until the weather becomes what most folks would believe is impossibly cold.
I'd love to travel from small town to small town--there are some truly amazing places to visit. One example is the National Music Museum in the small town of Vermillion, S.D. The local Lions club runs a Power and Water Campground where the first three days are free. Donations welcome!
