I was in a similar spot as you and choaked at $1000. per week. WOW, I thought I might as well use it towards buying a camper. So I did shop around until I found one that suited my needs. I figured that if I don't like it or if it does not work out, I will just SELL IT.
As in the rest of life, if you crave this life style enough, YOU MUST be willing to take on ALL OF THE BAGGAGE that comes with it.
There is very little to actually learn about operating or navigating. But what you do have to learn you must actually do. Just like you likely rode in your parents car all of your life. That was no substitute for actually LEARNING TO DRIVE.
I snowbird, I live in my camper for 4 months a year, and I love meeting folks this way. Surprise though - not all RVing folks are friendly. Some/many folks that travel alone actually like being ALONE. THIS is why some here, myself included, would question the motivation of someone who would take you up on your offer. Believe me, the lure of someone sharing expences for a few weeks or earning a few bucks a day is no incentive to disrupt your happy routine. In a world where parents no longer let their children play outside or communities let children walk to and from schools, you are being naive to think that someone would have no other motive other than making a few bucks.
The SIX HUNDRED POUND GORRILA will obscure anything you think you might learn from such an experience.
If you can't afford a camper right now, get a nice tent set up and try camping with your wifi gear. If you can afford an RV then just go for it.
The most important question you have to ask yourself is why do I really want to do this (full timing) and what lengths am I willing to go to make it happen?
If you are not ready to take the leap, just keep reading until you are.
"Half measures avail us nothing".
