Matt Jones - RV Living: A Practical Guide For RV Living Full-Time

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The views expressed are those of the author alone, and should not be taken as expert instruction or commands. The reader is responsible for his or her own actions. Adherence to all applicable laws and regulations, including international, federal, state and local laws governing professional licensing, business practices, advertising and all other aspects of doing business in the US, Canada, UK or any other jurisdiction is the sole responsibility of the purchaser or reader. Neither the author nor the publisher assumes any responsibility or liability whatsoever on the behalf of the purchaser or reader of these materials. Any perceived slight of any individual or organization is purely unintentional. Introduction Welcome to this book! Im glad to see you.

I hope that you are ready to become a part of the full-time RV community. My goal with this book is to remove all of the potential excuses that you might come up with. For example, oh, but I cant do RV living full-time, I dont know how to deal with mail, doctors, accessories and so on. Or another big issue; I dont know what RV to buy and what if I buy the wrong one? If any of these thoughts have crossed your mind, dont worry because Im here to help you! Finally, youve found an RV book that focuses on the practical stuff! Ive read all of the complaints about RV living books and they mostly revolve around the book lacking in practicality or that the book has information that is outdated. Well, with this book, youll get new and practical guidance that you can apply right away. For example, Ive created a step by step guide for you to follow if you want to buy an RV successfully.

When it comes all the small stuff like mail, checklists, etc. dont worry I got you covered. As Ive said, Im here to help you, and Ive tried to create a book that contains useful information that has been distilled from years of experience in regards to RV living. Here is what well cover within this book:

• The pros and cons of buying a new vs. used RV as well as information about how I would approach it today.
• How to buy a used RV without getting ripped off.
• A step by step guide to successfully buying an RV.
• How to finance your RV lifestyle.
• The cost of RV living as well as an example of a budget.
• 87 Tips for saving money while RVing.
• 5 ways to deal with laundry.
• How to get mail while RVing
• Meals that I like to eat and that I recommend while RVing as well as a few tips in regards to cooking.
• Dealing with the medical things while RVing.
• 77 things to bring with you.
• How to find great public campgrounds
• A list of all 567 RV brands and manufacturers that Im aware of.

I hope that you will enjoy the book and receive a lot of value from it! I also hope to see you out on the road after youve read this book! O ne of the first decisions youll have to make is whether or not you want to buy a new or a used RV. More options in regards to floor plans and features. More options in regards to floor plans and features.

This is something that is going to be hard to change if you purchase a used RV. However, when youre buying a new one, you can easily choose which one you like. For example, if you want a full wall slide, youll most likely want to buy a new RV. Because you wont be able to find that in an RV that is 10-15 years old. You can custom order an RV from the manufacturer.

More depreciation . More depreciation .

Your RV will lose a lot of its value once you drive it off the dealership. The first owner is almost always the one that loses the most money in depreciation. Just because youre buying a new RV, doesnt mean that you will be without problems. Sometimes, it can be beneficial to buy a used RV since the first owner will most likely have fixed all the problems by using his warranty. Your tires might not be new. Might you have heard of lot rot? Tires typically age out before they wear out.

Check the DOT date that is stamped on every tire to check the age of the tires. So for example, if you have 0306 as DOT date, it means that the tire is from the 3rd week of 2006. Thats how you read the DOT date. If youre thinking about buying a new RV, always look at the DOT date. You might be able to get a discount if the tires are old. The batteries have most likely been used.

Think of all the people that have tested the RV before you purchase it. They might also have taken it to shows, etc. Negotiate with the seller to get new in-house batteries so you can get the most out of your new RV.

Less expensive You can easily upgrade the tech, such as television, etc. You cant do a custom order. It is still possible to do changes to the RV, but you're still going to be limited.

For example, you cant move slides around, etc. The mistakes can and most likely will be more costly if the systems are old. You wont be able to use the warranty as is the case with a new RV. Personally, if I were to buy an RV right now, I would go with a used RV that has only had one owner. Preferably an RV that is around 1-4 years old. This will save me from the depreciation, and Ill still get a high-quality RV.

I recommend that you look up rvtrader.com if you want a great resource for finding both new and used RVs.

R V living is great as long as you didnt get ripped off when you bought your RV. The reality is that many people have had their dream turned into a nightmare because of this mistake. Thats why it is crucial that you take your time when buying an RV. In this chapter, Ill share everything I know about successfully buying an RV.