Start RVing part-time by renting my house

breeves2245 wrote:
I'm a single Joe, no wife, no kids. So that simplifies things. I've been a landlord for 20 yrs, so renters are not such a scary proposition. This is a location that would attract a mature crowd. Guys on a golf outing, crafters in town, etc. We have a local company that is full service or I can go the DIY route with a VRBO type setup. No intention of full timing, just want to stick my toe in the water and see if I like visiting parks in a camp like setting. Truck camper allows me to easily pull my boat. So fishing and golf would be the main hobbies. Some bike riding as well. I figure I could start in my own state of Arkansas and hit the state parks. Who knows, it may not be for me. I may even give it a go with what I have now, a 2002 Silverado 1500. The payload will not come close to hauling a truck camper. I have a brand new truck tent made for this model that has a custom fitting mattress. May just head out next weekend while the weather allows and see what I think. I can give the laptop connection a test as well.

As I understand, you are not planning to test out for full-time RVing. You want to test RVing in general.

It sounds like you've thought all angles out and I would say your plan would work for you. The biggest issue is your internet plan. For doing work it will be costly unless your company will pay for it. It's amazing the places you can get a connection nowadays. We've been deep in the boonies of mountains and deserts and still received connection. We know of many long-term/full-timers who are very comfortable in a van or truck camper. If you feel you would be then go for it! Not everyone needs lots of space.

Good luck and hope it works for you!