Full timing... with kids... Do I dare?

First of all, thank you for your service. Freedom isn't free. My husband is a Vietnam Vet so we're a lot older and travel with no kids, however, during our travels across this great country we have met many families living in and traveling in their RV's. Many oil workers, welders and others live in mostly fifth wheels and tow it with a large truck, but I don't see why it wouldn't be doable in a DP. Fuel, campgrounds, insurance and maintenance will be your largest costs. You can control the fuel by staying put for a month. You also get better rates at most campgrounds if you ask for their monthly rate. You may have to pay extra for electric. We spend about $600-$900 per month on campgrounds. Since you are 100% disabled veteran, you can stay at military campgrounds which are very reasonable. You can also stay at Corps of Engineers campgrounds that are very reasonable (many of these don't have full hookups). For the RV, if you decide on a DP, look at the Forest River Berkshire model with bunk beds. On RV Trader you can search for keyword and put in bunk beds and see other models. Insurance for full timers is rather expensive. Plus you will also have to insure your toad vehicle. It will NOT be cheaper than living in a home. It will be frustrating at times. Can you do your own maintenance? My husband did ours for awhile but can no longer do so because of heart surgery so we now pay someone else to do so. You also need a plan and money in the bank in case of emergencies like emergency work on the RV, illness, accidents, etc. Unless you have family you can stay with you will need hotels. Many bases have inns you can stay in that are reasonable. Having said all the above, I say go for it! Ask yourself what's the absolute worse thing that could happen and what would you do if it did? If you can deal with that, go for it.