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- AridonExplorerPlenty of stuff to see in areas. We drive less and spend more time in the places we stop. Sometimes we roll roll roll when we have a time schedule but every time we do that we end up kind of regretting it.
- sdianel_-acct_cExplorerContrary to what most people think, RV travel is not cheaper. We save money other ways to be able to afford the fuel. We find cheaper campground, don't eat in restaurants and our entertainment is sitting by the fire. If you drive in a car and stay in a hotel you would spend at least the same amount. We prefer our own bed.
- EycomExplorerMiles can add up quickly when you are in vacation mode or commuting to work as an extended business traveler. Aside from fuel costs, commercial CG's daily rates are high compared to government parks. As a working full timer, I take advantage of the commercial parks' monthly rates and the "geezer" pass is good for most Federal parks. My state offers seniors, age 65, 1/2 price at SPs and there's a lot of inexpensive gems at the City and County levels across the land. Since home is where I park it, my mileage is under 10k per yr even while still playing... er, working. Can't wait to retire next year. :B
- BarbaraOKExplorerWe put on about 11,000 miles per year fulltiming. BUT we don't have a house- no mortgage payments, no property tax, etc. We also have a car that we pull that gets great gas mileage and we use that for sightseeing. We make extensive use of membership parks to reduce our cost per day. Since 2008 we have averaged about $350 or less per month for diesel. Some months we may only use 50 gallons of fuel. Others, we may go through 3-4 tank fulls as we move across sections of the country.
Fulltiming isn't like being on vacation - it is a way of life and once you slow down, you get to enjoy each area before moving on to the next.
Barb - hawkman541ExplorerTo give you a big example of not spending a huge amount of money on vacation. Our vacation this year was to Alaska. We drove up from Colorado Springs to Soldotna, Ak, and it took 3 weeks instead of 1 and 1/2 most people take. We boondocked most of the way, stopping in a few paid RV campground to dump, and refresh water. Most of the time, the city we past through had a city facility to do dump and water. Made it to the Kenai Pensilula and spent the summer hosting at a Rv resort. Free camping and were comp-ed for many of the attractions such as fishing trips, kayaking, cruises, and many more. Now we are on the way home and have reversed the boondocking, provincial parks and the first paid full hook-up has been in Prince George. Next will be someplace in Washington.
There are ways to do this great retirement thing and not spend all the kids inheritance, but I'm just trying to make it last until the tires fall off! Enjoy. Search here on how to do it, and many here have budgets and list that will help. Good luck - AprilWhineExplorerOnly vacationers with jobs and people with full retirements can afford to travel. Others settle in one place for extended periods.
- SuperchargedExplorer
buc1980 wrote:
When I was young I didn't drink, save lots of money, when I was young I put money away every pay check in saving. I invest my money didn't spend it on wild women and party life. I never garmbled at all,and never when to all those shows. Now I have money to garmbel and go after all those young women. And buy diesel to get to them.
I took a 17 days vacation and I was very surprise how much I spend for the Diesel.How can a retire can afford that.I spend 950$ for the diesel for that trip. - tsetsafExplorer IIIWe spend less on fuel now than we did living stationary. Others already mentioned it but you stay longer in one place and dont drive as far between. It helps to plan ahead and pick a spot central to your main attractions/ activities.
- thecampingmanExplorerI don't see any alternative modes of travel in your signature line. I'd bet that Newmar could tow a Cooper Mini or a Smart car. Or you could hang a motorcycle on the front of the truck.
My rig is loaded up with kayaks & bicycles.
Full time RVing doesn't necessarily mean full time in motion. - dbblsExplorer
Old-Biscuit wrote:
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A budget and debt free!
WE travel weekly/bi-monthly.
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