Our startup costs for full timing
We've been in the RV full time for a bit over a month now and retirement is tomorrow. As we prepared to go full time I kept pretty good records and I've now shared them in our Here and There Blog. I...
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Splitting your membership costs from your campground costs is kind of disingenuous - they should be combined to give a true idea of what it costs you for a spot for your RV.
Also, if you are giving expenses, give the lump sum of those that apply to you (taxes, etc.) that might be different to give a true picture of what it costs you to full time.
As for maintenance, you should be setting aside an amount (say $200) each month because things like batteries, tires, water pumps, new water hoses, new sewer hoses, camp chairs, etc. are all on going expenses.
Too many people think they need to make their expenses look as small as possible by taking items that are unusual to them and not reporting them - which gives others a false idea of what it takes to full time.
Barb
Also, if you are giving expenses, give the lump sum of those that apply to you (taxes, etc.) that might be different to give a true picture of what it costs you to full time.
As for maintenance, you should be setting aside an amount (say $200) each month because things like batteries, tires, water pumps, new water hoses, new sewer hoses, camp chairs, etc. are all on going expenses.
Too many people think they need to make their expenses look as small as possible by taking items that are unusual to them and not reporting them - which gives others a false idea of what it takes to full time.
Barb
