Plant - RV Boondocking For Beginners: How To Live The Simple, Stress Free Motorhome Lifestyle And Achieve Financial Peace

RV Boondocking For Beginners

How To Live The Simple, Stress Free Motorhome Lifestyle And Achieve Financial Peace

By Steve Plant

Copyright 2014 Steve Plant

This book or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any way whatsoever without the written consent of the Author except for the purpose of brief quotations for book reviews.

Disclaimer

This book is intended to be a general guide, to raise awareness, and to help people make informed decisions in the context of their own personal circumstance.

The author accepts no responsibility for any loss or injury be it personal or financial, as a result for the use or misuse of the information in this book. If you have any doubts or concerns after reading this book, please speak to a qualified person before taking any actions.

Contents

Introduction

Are you tired of the rat race? Maybe you are tired of trying to keep up with the Joneses. It seems like you are constantly working on your house or your yard to make it look nice. Home maintenance and landscaping seem to take up all of your free time when all you really want to do is do a little exploring and a little living.

We are surrounded by beauty, but we rarely have time to stop and smell the roses so to speak because we are so busy. We are busy working our tails off so we can pay the mortgage on our home. We are working to pay for all the little extras that come with home ownership. When you are not working, you are trying to make your home a little prettier, safer and more valuable. It is an exhausting circle.

Are you ready to change things? Are you ready to give yourself financial freedom and rid yourself of the constraints of home-ownership in favour of a nomadic lifestyle that lets you the world without worrying about who is minding the house? If you answered yes to those questions, you are ready to learn more about RV boondocking.

It is an exciting, minimalistic lifestyle that allows you to do what you want while enjoying life. It isnt for everyone, but for those who can adapt to living in an RV fulltime; it is an extremely wonderful way of life. There are some things you need to know about before you sell everything you own and hit the open road. This book will help you make the decision to become an RV boondocker as well as provide helpful advice and tips to make the lifestyle a successful one for you.

Settle in and prepare to learn about the lifestyle that is becoming more and more popular everyday as people discover the excitement and freedom of living on the open road with very little financial worries. It is a way of life that will leave you free to see and do all those little things you have been putting off for the past 20 years.

Chapter 1
Full time Living In An RV VS A
Traditional House

The Pros & Cons of Each Lifestyle

This is life and there are always going to be good and bad sides to every decision you make. The key is to identify those pros and cons before you make any decision. That line of thinking applies to this situation as well. You absolutely must carefully evaluate the pros and cons to living in an RV versus a traditional home.

Compromise is going to be a major factor here. You cant have everything. You must decide what is most important to you and what you can give up or do without. Keep in mind; this doesnt have to be a permanent decision. If you decide boondocking isnt right for you right now in your life; that is okay. Start planning for it in the future. If you are ready to get into an RV and hit the road, know that it doesnt always have to be that way. You can buy a home down the road and return to a traditional home. Nothing is forever! You are not making a decision that you must adhere to for the rest of your life.

You are going to see some things are listed in both the pros and cons categories. What some might see as a positive others may view as a bad thing. It is really up to each individual and his or her personal preference.

Pros to Living in an RV versus Traditional Home

No yard maintenance requiredHome maintenance is very limitedFinancial freedom i.e. no electric, water, trash billsFreedom to move without worrying about packing up or selling the homeNo taxes if you declare your home state in one of the states that doesnt have state taxesYou will see places you have dreamed about without worrying about catching planes or finding a hotel roomYou will get to spend more time outdoors, soaking up natureCleaning an RV is a breeze and takes very little timeYou can move away from bad weather; if you dont like the cold, head south for the winterYou will have a lot less stuff to worry about, not a lot of clothes, knick knacks and what notYou can visit your relatives who live across the country whenever you feel like itWhen you dont like your nosey, obnoxious neighbours, you can pick up and move

Cons to Living in an RV versus Traditional Home

You cant have a lot of stuffclothes, knick knacks and keepsakes have to be kept to a minimumVery limited space, if you are living with another person, this can be difficult at timesThe place looks messy quickly, a single pair of shoes in the walkway or a couple of dishes on the counter in a small space can look untidyRVs are expensive and depreciate quicklyThe cost of gas can quickly eat through your savingsNo roots to really settle down inGetting mail is difficult when you are on the roadFinding wi-fi to check email is toughRVs are not built quite as solid as a traditional home and wouldnt do much good if an intruder came aroundRV parks can be a little loud, especially during the summerA regular 9 to 5 job is out of the questionFinding work on the road can be tough

Families will certainly grow closer together, literally, when living in an RV. However, living in such tight quarters can certainly be a catalyst for some fights. Living in an RV fulltime requires a great deal of patience. You wont have your own personal space or room to retreat to when you want quiet time. Fortunately, you do have the outdoors to seek out when you are feeling a little cramped and cranky.

Carefully consider each of these pros and cons to determine if living in an RV full time is something you can do. If you are the type of person who needs a full kitchen or likes to have a garage to tinker in, this lifestyle may not be for you. Living in an RV fulltime requires you to adapt a minimalistic lifestyle. This can be more freeing than you would think. You will have less clutter and wont have to worry about digging through a closet of clothes to find what you want.

Chapter 2
Finding the Right RV For You

The right RV will make a huge difference in the success of your fulltime RV lifestyle. Buying an RV that is too big, too small or simply not conducive to your needs will hinder your enjoyment of life on the road. You need to spend some time doing your research before you ever head to a dealership to make an RV purchase.

There are 4 things you need to figure out before you begin shopping for an RV.

-What is your budget?-How many people will be living in the RV?-Do you need a separate vehicle?-How much can you afford to spend on gas every month?

Once you have answered those questions, you can determine which type of RV you need.

Types of RVs

There are 4 types of RVs. Each has its own pros and cons. The different classes and types are typically based on the size of the RV and whether or not you need a vehicle to pull it.

Motorhomes

Motorhomes are the RVs that include a driving compartment. There are three different classes of motorhomes based on size. A motorhome eliminates the need for another vehicle, but with most, you can tow a car behind the RV. This gives you the freedom of parking the RV and saving gas while running errands in the tow car.

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