How Much Does it Cost to Live on the Road?

We are in our early/mid thirties, have no children and plan on hitting the road about five to ten years after my husband retires

It is good to plan ahead for things so that when that time comes you will be ready. Having said that, ten years out is a long time and lots can change in that time. When you get to two or three years before retirement then you can sharpen the pencil and get serious about what it will take to make your RV desires come true based on where you want to go and how you want to live. I suggest a lot of thought in the type of RV you plan to use as it will be your home. Some RVs are more for the recreational user for occasional weekends at the lake, others are built for full time living. I certainly would opt for an RV that is made for full time living if you can make that work. The last thing you want is for an RV to be in the shop getting fixed constantly since it was never really made for full time usage, is poorly insulated, cannot handle condensation, has marginal axles/tires, utilizes small fresh and holding tanks, etc. Do your due diligence as it will pay off for you in the long run. If you and your husband is handy fixing stuff that can pay major dividends in keeping the RV out of the repair shop.