โNov-03-2014 07:53 PM
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Dog Folks wrote:
I can agree with most of your post except:"You control the purse strings, but in general, an apples to apples comparison = no savings in an RV."
With the same basic standard of lining I have experienced a change of 1/2 the cost of living full time in a camper compared with a house.
โNov-09-2014 07:52 AM
โNov-09-2014 06:47 AM
openroad39 wrote:
Just wanted to see if anybody has any advice for living full time in a Fifth Wheel or TT? I am seriously considering it, but not sure about the repairs involved, electricity, costs, etc. I am willing to learn. What concerns me is that the costs for a few RV parks that I have checked where I live that are not a complete dump cost at least $400 a month (I currently pay $800 for my studio apt, not including electricity). When you consider that, and the cost of the Trailer itself plus future repairs, its really not that much cheaper than an apartment.
I have also looked into just laying a trailer down on land in the country, either renting space from somebody or buying land myself (boondocking?), but unsure about land-use regulations for that. Thank you.
I also plan on buying a nice truck in the next year, possibly a Silverado or Tundra, something that is great for towing and also allows me to do some landscaping.
โNov-06-2014 06:13 PM
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โNov-05-2014 05:16 PM
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โNov-05-2014 04:26 PM
Dog Folks wrote:. Price of house divided by square ft of house. Example: $200,000 house divided by 2,000 sq ft = $100 per sq ft..... $50,000 trailer divided by 350 sq ft = about $142 sq ft. ...... Numbers will vary; plug in your numbers and go from there.
Interesting concept on cost per square foot.
My house came out at $2.50 each square foot.
It is $8.33 per foot in the RV.
Obviously using that comparison living in the RV is much more.
โNov-05-2014 01:48 PM
โNov-05-2014 01:35 PM
Dog Folks wrote:. I suppose there can always be details that vary, but my intention regarding apples to apples had to do more with cost per sq ft... Since op was asking about cost. Adding a house cost per sq ft, maintenance upkeep, utilities, yard maintenance , etc., I think living cost is similar. Final cost to exit the lifestyle will be more because in general, big difference in depreciation.
I can agree with most of your post except:"You control the purse strings, but in general, an apples to apples comparison = no savings in an RV."
With the same basic standard of lining I have experienced a change of 1/2 the cost of living full time in a camper compared with a house.
They are completely two different lifestyles and as you pointed out "RV parks like neighborhoods/house costs vary widely." I don't know how we could compare the two apples to apples. Each style has it's own unique situations.
โNov-05-2014 09:13 AM
arhayes wrote:I don't think this OP is talking about the 'fulltime lifestyle' as we know it.
Don't get into Full Timing to save money because you will not. FTing is about enjoying the lifestyle and the ability to change locales when YOU decide, but you ARE going to pay for it!
โNov-05-2014 09:04 AM
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