Full timing in a truck camper.
The wife retires in 18 months and we are planning on getting a truck camper and living in it full time. Were wondering if others are doing this. we are in the process of clearing out our house and mak...
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The cost of RV living can start at 25 to 50 dollars a night for RV parks or the equivalent with hook ups. Many State parks are now charging over $30 per night.
Then there is the cost of insurance, fuel, maintenance and depreciation. Depreciation costs are huge on a new camper. At a minimum, I would guess we are looking at RV costs of at least $5000 per year. With all the costs factored in I would guess it would motels even at $200 a night would be a lot cheaper for even a month or two of use per year.
I am freshly reminded of the cost of tires. In 7 years and 70K miles, I have had to tires with road damage. That required replacement of 4 tires. This week I had to replace two tires that are 5 years old. That is the maximum life I would consider for most truck camper or trailer tires.
Then there is the cost of insurance, fuel, maintenance and depreciation. Depreciation costs are huge on a new camper. At a minimum, I would guess we are looking at RV costs of at least $5000 per year. With all the costs factored in I would guess it would motels even at $200 a night would be a lot cheaper for even a month or two of use per year.
I am freshly reminded of the cost of tires. In 7 years and 70K miles, I have had to tires with road damage. That required replacement of 4 tires. This week I had to replace two tires that are 5 years old. That is the maximum life I would consider for most truck camper or trailer tires.
