For some people, a life of full-time RVing is the perfect way to escape the mundane rat race and experience freedom on their own terms. From saving money to having access to unique travel experiences, there are many great reasons why an RV lifestyle can be a rewarding experience. Explore this list of unique reasons for living full-time in an RV and decide if such a lifestyle might be right for you.
Waiting for a house to be built
Living full-time in an RV offers substantial savings over living in a traditional home. Rent, utilities, and general living expenses are significantly reduced with an RV lifestyle, allowing more freedom and financial flexibility while still providing all the comforts of home. If you are selling your home and having another home built, living in an RV between homes might be right for you. And while you are between homes living in an RV makes it easier to travel further and explore more locations without fear of stretching your budget.
The family behind the YouTube channel Streamin Freedom moved into their RV while they were building a home. They loved RVing so much that they canceled their home and continued to RV full-time for a couple of years. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EO31jLm9Uk&list=PL_HKM-u7id7ofu7flroNL7Y5XlGYfr0FT&index=38
Divorce
Divorce usually means one spouse leaves the home and needs to find another. Living in an RV full-time can be a good alternative to an apartment.
I met a mom of three who moved into the family RV after her divorce. Since the divorce was amicable, she parked her RV in the yard of the family home. She and her husband couldn’t live together, but they wanted their children to have easy access to both parents.
Medical travel
When you go full-time in an RV, you gain access to dozens of unique medical experiences that may be more difficult or even impossible with traditional travel methods. Here are some examples:
The Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL helps patients who need long term treatment find RV parks in the area. Mayo has a number of RV-sized parking spots.
Bob Wells of Cheap RV Living and NomadLand has several YouTube videos for RVers who want to get medical, dental, and vision treatment in Mexico. https://cheaprvliving.com/2-day-trip-algodones-mexico-dental-work/
Travel jobs
Travel nursing is just one traveling job. Travel nursing allows health care professionals to work at different hospitals or medical facilities around the world. These nurses are typically hired for temporary positions ranging from two to sixteen weeks. This allows the opportunity to gain experience in multiple settings, develop their skill set, and be exposed to new cultures and locations. Travel nurses also get the chance to earn larger salaries than those who are based in one permanent location.
Jaci Cederberg, featured on https://www.airstream.com/blog/jaci-cederberg/ felt the call of the road and became Miss Airstream traveling nurse.
Commitment-free Relocation
Early retirees Steve and Courtney Adcock, featured in https://heathandalyssa.com/how-to-retire-early/ weren’t sure where they wanted to settle down after they retired. They purchased a used Airstream and traveled around the country trying out new breweries, water falls, and hiking trails.
Nomad-Life
Living in an RV gives you the freedom to travel anywhere you want, whenever you like. Whether it’s across America or around Europe, Mexico or Australia, you have the freedom to explore what the world has to offer. You can live and travel wherever your wanderlust takes you, while still enjoying all the comforts of home that an RV provides.
Exploring the world in an RV allows for immense freedom and flexibility. You have the ability to go wherever you want on a whim, plan impromptu road trips, and take in all the sites and destinations that interest you. With an RV, you won’t be locked down to any particular travel schedule or route — so venture off the beaten path!