We are renting an apartment in Boise, ID. The rent is nearly 40% of my retirement income we are able to do that OK because I currently work a part time job. But the time is coming when I may not be able to work or just don't want to.The big blow came yesterday when we heard that the rent at our complex will go up 17% at the end of our term. This will put the monthly payment out of our range even with my work income. Boise is an expensive city to live in and because of national attention is now unaffordable for us.I don't need any lectures about how I should have planned for retirement better, sometimes unforseen things happen to even the best planning.It is what it is.We are assessing our options and one may be to live full time in our rig and work camp and find seasonal jobs on the road.I have a lot of talents and I am in great physical condition. I have had a few seasonal gigs and enjoy that, so it will just be another adventure for us.Jesseannie

Go for it! We've met many work campers over the years that went this way both forced or by choice. A chance to see more of the country for almost nothing. When we finish seeing all the places we want to see we'll probably do the same.Dave

So long as you don't plan to live in Boise in the winter in an RV, should be okay if you can tolerate the space.

I think your plan will greatly improve your quality of life from getting by to enjoying life. If you don't enjoy it you can always settle down in a lower cost area. A lot of people dream about the day that they can do what you purpose.Remember you have a Mountain Chalet, lakeside cabin, beachfront resort all in one RV.

Survival today doen't give you a tomorrow. Age, health and a nest egg are the things that get in the way if you are not on top of them. Leaving a part time job would seem an option.

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Blazing_Zippers
Explorer II
Mar 21, 2018
Try YouTube for videos about full time RVing. There are dozens of vids concerning folks that have decided to live in the rig and work at different venues.
There is a Rubber Tramp Rendezvous, that is a movement of folks sort of in the same situation as you might be looking at. I think the a fellow named Bob has been the instigator and he is quite knowledgeable.
Honestly, the idea of spending a few months in different places sounds pretty good to me. Camp hosting or small jobs to bring in enough to "pay the rent" would extend your finances somewhat and you would have a chance to see and do new endeavors.
Good hunting. See ya out there
Lwiddis
Explorer II
Mar 18, 2018
Senior high school. Oh.
oyarsa
Explorer
Mar 15, 2018
I'm surprised there's a Lowes there. Back when I was there, it took quite a lot before they even allowed a McD's to be built. I really need to go back for a visit. That's one of my goals for our RV, but it may have to wait a while...
wnjj
Explorer II
Mar 15, 2018
Trekkar wrote:
One of the suggestions made here was to move into a mobile home in a mobile home park. Be very careful with this set up. Many mobile home park rates have become exorbitant, causing an uptick in homelessness statistics.

Around here many of them are getting closed down and replaced with stick-built homes. The land is worth too much.
jesseannie
Explorer
Mar 15, 2018
oyarsa wrote:
Not adding much to the discussion, but I can relate to this post on two accounts:

First, I went to junior and high school in Eagle, Idaho and I definitely miss it. That was about 20 years ago. I can't imagine what it must all look like these days!

And second...a few minutes ago I was looking at my retirement account statement and wondering how the back I'll ever afford to retire! I do have a good bit of time to remedy that situation, but I probably better start something soon...

The Eagle area is just booming I work part time at Lowes on Eagle road and now that road is The busiest road in the State of Idaho. It is changing daily it is the fastest growing area in the Boise area.

Jesseannie
Trekkar
Explorer II
Mar 14, 2018
One of the suggestions made here was to move into a mobile home in a mobile home park. Be very careful with this set up. Many mobile home park rates have become exorbitant, causing an uptick in homelessness statistics.
oyarsa
Explorer
Mar 14, 2018
Not adding much to the discussion, but I can relate to this post on two accounts:

First, I went to junior and high school in Eagle, Idaho and I definitely miss it. That was about 20 years ago. I can't imagine what it must all look like these days!

And second...a few minutes ago I was looking at my retirement account statement and wondering how the back I'll ever afford to retire! I do have a good bit of time to remedy that situation, but I probably better start something soon...
FunnyCamper
Explorer II
Mar 14, 2018
your not destitute as the first post almost made it seem :) :)

it is your option now

live in rv, travel a lot or stay put and workcamp or ??

or move into smaller apt in new area, maybe buy small home in new location etc

it is 100% up to you at this point on how ya want to roll.
How do you want to live?

any new place interest you?
go in rv until you might find a new 'home base' to get cheaper apt and find you love it?

just a ton of options available to you :)

Sounds like you are off on a new path to find a new way of life...cool...best of luck
TomG2
Explorer
Mar 14, 2018
Lots of good advice without too many, "You should have saved more" comments. Full timing in a RV can be a lot of fun and reasonably priced. Take your time traveling, thus keeping monthly fuel costs down. You will be surprised at how much country you can see if you don't try to see it all in the first month. Even a 2,000 mile trip is not that expensive as long as one takes three months to make it.

Plenty of full-timing information available on here, online groups, and Escapees. Make it a game to see how much fun you can get per dollar. Lots, is the answer. I choose not to work and spend less than ten percent of my income on parking fees. Welcome to a new adventure.
valhalla360
Navigator
Mar 14, 2018
Have an exit strategy but otherwise, it sounds like a great option to cut costs.

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