When we started researching the possiblity of traveling full time in an RV, I was concerned whether we could afford it. I apprecated reading other people's blogs that included any expense related items. It helped us plan accordingly and gave us a better idea of what to expect finanically while traveling. We learned that we had a good chance of surviving, provided we worked seasonal jobs.
To help educate others contemplating this lifestyle and concerned about finances, I kept and shared most of our expenses. At least I did for the first few years we were full-timing. To that extent, I'll try to start sharing some of our expenses again. These are most of the day-to day living expenses, which can be controlled. It doesn't include regularly scheduled expenses.
Auto: Fuel |
Dining Out |
Entertainment |
Groceries |
Motorhome: Camping |
RV: Fuel |
RV: Repairs |
Misc |
$82.50 | $189.50 | $112.50 | $414.50 | $869.00 | $95.00 | $0 | $638.00 |
Notes:
- Camping fees included 2 weeks at RV Park in Apache Junction, AZ - $392.00
- Camping fees included 1 week reservations at Theodore Roosevelt NP in North Dakato for this summer - $49.00
- Camping fees included 1 week reservations at Aune Osborn CG in Michigan for this summer for 2 sites - $428.00
- Misc includes purchase of replacement 10-wheel Tire Monitoring System - $490.00
- Misc includes purchasing 2 new outdoor chairs and an outdoor recliner - $148.00
- Average Price for Diesel: $2.68/gallon