Seeking advice for full time rv living

Brittrain333 wrote:
Hello! I am posting here because I am interested in becoming a full-time rver.

I'm looking for some advice from some seasoned rvers. What is your favorite part about the lifestyle? What are the ugly parts? What are some useful tips for being on the road? What is it actually like at those rv campgrounds? I have been reading (and will continue to read) some of the posts on here offering various bits of advice, but I'd like to get more in depth.

Thank you all in advance for any advice you can offer!!

Been doing this full time since 2011.

There are no two similar RV campgrounds. Each campground can/will change daily depending on the weather, the guests, the location, etc. RVer's are transient people and you probably will be too. That's a good thing, and, a bad thing, all at the same time.

Be VERY conscious of the weather. It is in charge of you, not the other way around. In general hot/cold, windy weather is NOT your friend. Check the weather daily. Try to plan your trip/location based on favorable weather conditions. DO NOT DRIVE IN ADVERSE WEATHER! Know your limits.

Pay attention to your rig. Inspect it daily if you plan to travel significant distances that day. (over +- 100 miles) RV's break. Be prepared for that. If you are handy, have at least some basic tools with you. If not, have a roadside assistance plan. Learn how the systems on your specific RV work. Read the owners manuals.

You will meet some interesting people, and probably a few you don't like much. Don't hesitate to pack up and leave at the earliest sign of adversity with your neighbor(s). RV's are really good for that.

Plan your trips. You CAN'T just drive anywhere and/or park anywhere like you can in a car. Some people and municipalities really HATE RV's. Accept that and move on.

Have a good time!

Chum lee