Cost of active full-timing lifestyle
I realize this question has been asked many times but each case appears to be unique so it is somewhat non-trivial to figure out the likely cost to do full-timing. Here's our likely scenario: - ...
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TechWriter wrote:tonyandkaren wrote:
Most US national parks do not have electrical hookups so solar panels are a good idea.
- About 40% of the sites in Federal Parks have electricity. Also, a little over 50% of all federal park sites are at least 40'.
- About 50% of the sites in State Parks have electricity. Also, about 50% of all state park sites are at least 40'.
And don't forget about using county parks.
Many times the issue is not the length of the site, although with a 36 ft rig, I would still think twice about a 40 ft site- its the maneuvering room or lack thereof. Or its low tree branches.
After 5 years of travel, we still, very often, don't try to stay in many national parks. The stress level isn't worth it, so we stay outside and drive in daily. Now that we have a truck camper it has opened up lots more options.
Sue
