Tips For Living Full-Time in Your RV

While many people who own RVs are weekend warriors or occasional travelers, some folks decide that the RV life is appealing enough that they want to give up their standard “sticks’n’bricks” homes and apartments for a life lived on the road full-time. If you’re considering this move, there are some things you’ll want to do before you commit to living in your RV. Here’s what to know.

1. Ensure Your Towing Vehicle is Sufficient

If you’re going to select a towable RV, which is the most common type, then you need to have a towing vehicle that’s sufficiently strong enough to haul it around. Check the weight ratings of your chosen RV and your towing vehicle to make sure that your truck or SUV is powerful enough for the job at hand.

2. Do Some Test-Runs

You can’t expect to go from short trips in your RV to living in it all the time. You’ll want to take longer and longer trips on your RV while you still have your house or apartment available to return to in case you find that you don’t like the lifestyle after all. Full-time RV life isn’t for everyone, but it’s okay if it doesn’t work out; you can still enjoy frequent trips in your RV instead!

3. Downsize Your Belongings

Finally, your RV is going to have much less storage space than your house or apartment. While you could certainly store items in a friend’s garage or shed, or rent your own storage unit, it’s beneficial to simplify your life as much as possible before you move to your RV. Digitizing your books and media collections, creating a capsule wardrobe, and donating furniture will help you make the move successfully while ensuring that your RV isn’t stuffed with possessions you never use.

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