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"Clothing allowance" spoken like a true former military family. It's not like his haircut is a dead giveaway. Lol
That's an interesting take. I see "clothing allowance" a category of people who are just aware of how they really spend their money.
I don't think I ever spent my Clothing Allowance on uniforms.
Bwahaha.Awesome.
I hang mine out in the rain every chance i get. Natures washing machine.
@@mattwest250 so true. Lol
I tell people that we don't RV to save money, we RV to experience life.
Spot on!
What about both? Both sounds ideal
TikTok funny, weird, uncomfortable Videos channel Can you elaborate what you mean by investing to balance against those RV expenses? For example: What stocks in particular are you referring to? Do you go through a company to get consistently positive growth stocks that outperform the S&P 500 stock index or no?
Why not travel the USA with a car and stay at decent hotels. The experience is somewhat the same right? I dont see the joy in driving a 10,000 vehicle that cost 1,000s to fuel and maintain.
D Santi The experience is similar but, for example, a schoolie would be superior if built right. Typical RVs cost many thousands of dollars. A range of $25,000 to $100,000 or higher. I’ve spent days looking. It’s insane. But you can make a “schoolie” which is a school bus RV by buying a school bus for no more than $5K, ideally $3K, and then renovate it yourself to be your “hotel” on wheels. Complete with refrigerator, full size bed, bathtub and shower, full kitchen, nice living room with your own WiFi to stream your Netflix and hulu and amazon prime tv, play your Xbox. Go for bike rides using the bike you got in the garage part of the back of the bus. Etc. So long as you build your schoolie with a electricity source like solar and a good high capacity battery bank like lead acid batteries or lithium ion batteries or my favorite: Inergy inc batteries. Total renovation investment never is above $15K. Meaning you have a fully built schoolie for total investment of $20K. Which will always pay itself back because you spend over $20K in your lifetime traveling using hotels and lodging if you’re like me and travel every single year. So it’s a good investment. Buses are different from cars too. Most people cry when their car approaches 60,000 miles or even 100,000 miles. But buses easily can go over 500,000 miles no problem and are easy to fix and are less costly to fix if you purchase the right bus from the start (don’t get a bus from a coastal school system because they will have rust). The answer to your statement is the experience is similar but the small differences make a huge world of difference financially. You save a lot of money with a schoolie versus going to hotels all the time and or just using a car. Good hotels are $100 a night or more. When I say good I mean 4 star or higher. My schoolie has everything I mentioned above. I use 375 watt solar panels on the roof totaling 2000 watts of solar. My Inergy batteries are better than lithium ion. I’ve got my own toilet and shower and full kitchen with lots of food storage. I’ve got water tanks underneath that are filled every time it rains too because I use a rain water harvesting roof and water purification system. 2000 gallons of water storage. The toilet is a nature’s head composting toilet. Doesn’t waste water. I park the bus somewhere close to the fun place we’re trying to go and I unload my SUV from the open flat bed trailer in the back and go have fun. I’ve got a motorcycle on it too. So I could take my Kawasaki 650 instead if it’s a nice day. What about when I’m not traveling? The whole thing is parked in my garage at home. They got electric school buses now too. You know that? You can even upgrade to a biodiesel bus too. Cheaper than gasoline if you got your own biodiesel processor back home. All you need is the free and used fryer oil McDonald’s dumps at the end of the day. You take that home. Put it in the processor. Check back later and you got biodiesel. Fill up your bus tank with it and if you got an auxiliary tank like I do, fill that up too to increase the driving range of your bus between fillups. Total investment: Less than $20,000 (excluding car trailer and SUV and Motorcycle and Biodiesel processor)
You seem like nice people and it's sad you had to spend five minutes giving disclaimers to prevent the stupid/mean comments. So many veiwers think you somehow owe them the content you post. Rather than just using some perspective and appreciating the effort. Thanks for taking the time to provide all this info!
Thank you Cody.
The age of faceless keyboard complainers. Spot on Cody. It's sad people can't just move along if they don't like content for things like this. It's for fun.
I want to thank you both for this very informative information. It was well appreciated by those of us who are serious about taking the plunge. Aloha and many Blessings from Hawaii.
Agree Josh!!
It is sad. RV'ing is such a joy. You can do it on a budget or spend millions. It depends on you. I hope the general audience watching these types of videos can enjoy and learn from the information provided by this lovely young couple.
That's an E9 haircut right there. 🤣😂
First thing I thought watching this.. What in the senior enlisted kind of cut is that...
As soon as I saw him, I had flash backs of saying “Beautiful morning Sgt Major” he asked very politely if I was a f_____g weather man.
Ahhaha!
My husband and I are starting to really investigate the full time RV life. Looking for “mentors” more our age, and you are my new favorite! Great information, no click bait, no fake ‘look at me!’ personalities. Thank you and we will be watching and learning!!
Hey Angie!! Welcome. We are so happy that you have joined our growing community!
My wife and I are also starting to dive into researching this lifestyle. More to it than meets the eye, that's for sure. Loving all these RV'ing couples sharing their knowledge and experience.
Hi Angie, if your looking for on the road, at home business. Message me and I can get that info to you. Have a great day 😀
@@Over-for-now Where is this quartzite spot?! We are in cottonwood, az and new to RV living!
Thank you both for your military service! My husband 22 years in Air Force as medical doctor. I think all the military camping facilities are great. We are not RV'ers, I personally love to go out and experience US. Hubby had enough of TDYs and not the least bit interested in getting into any camper--ever. I took out 2 youngest sons when they were younger and we did 33 states including Canada and 12 weeks, hubby stayed home and took care of pets and worked. I do watch many folks who live in their RV and they seem to be having a good time. Thanks for your channel.
We enjoy watching all your videos! We house disabled veterans in our home what use to be a nursing home and we would love for you guys to come and park in our driveway for as many nights as you need! Thanks for your service to our country 🇺🇸
I don’t know why, every time the dude talks, I get the urge to yell “Aye Master Chief!” between phrases 🤷🏻♂️😂
My mom always told me you can’t take it with you so it’s great you’re enjoying your lives and seeing and doing things rather than just surviving. And whether by hard work or inheritance you were blessed with the ability to buy an RV like that and do all this I’m happy for you. For my husband and I and my medical bills (I’m 55) this wouldn’t be possible we can barely survive. I’m hoping in my next life I find my husband and we are more fortunate.
I love all of your upgrades! And, this has been a great topic- much needed and appreciated.
Thank y’all for everything you do!! God bless you and keep you safe in your travels
I just loved this very educational and very genuine presentation Regards Haley
Great info as usual! Good to see you’re doing well Phil!🙏🏼🤗
Thanks so much!
Tip of the hat to this great couple. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the breaakdown & tips too!
It's all about the numbers and keeping to the budget. You too are a helluva pair, thanks for the content.
Thank you so much for sharing and being so open with your numbers. It’s great insight and helpful to get the brain wrapped around some real costs from full timers.
You are so welcome!
First time viewer. Very interesting overview. Thanks for sharing!
Just found your channel and so many great tips, thanks so much for sharing! We are getting ready for a couple of really big trips and your info shared is really helpful! Safe travels.
Excellent! Excellent! 👏👏👏 Thank you! And thank you for having it full-time RV specific. I hope so much that we see you on the road, soon! ❤️
I hope so too!
Yay, great to see a second successful year of life experiences ... thx for sharing, glad Phil is getting better! 🙏🏻💕
Yes! Thank you!
I’m envious, you guys have your act together. If I was an RVr I wouldn’t hesitate to take your advice.
We just started! Thanks for all your information! We love learning from y’all! We have been on the road 3 weeks now!
Love the info y'all are good vibes 👏🏼
Love the honesty you guys have! Cost definitely depends on the person/family. Everyone lives it differently with different interests. ❤
So true!
Thank you for this video! We are new to RVing - Active Duty Air Force family. We look forward to watching all your videos and learning from you!!
Welcome! We are so glad you are here.
Excellent honest review cost budget. Thank you for the video. Have a blessed day.
Thank you so much for your volunteer service! 🥰🙏
You truly did work your tushies off at Florida Caverns! We loved having you and can’t wait to do it again. Thank you for the shout out! Hope to see y’all again soon!!
Our pleasure! You know you will have to see our faces again!! Hopefully, sooner than later!
Something we think about doing. It helps to watch your show and others to help decide how Thank you enjoy you all
Lone Camper" I been watching for awhile just decided to subscribe, enjoyed you guys and good information for the RV public.
Absolutely looking forward to seeing more. Thank you in advance for all of your adventures that you will be sharing!!!
Our pleasure!
I just found your KZhead and it is great, thank you for sharing this part of your life.
Glad you enjoy it!
This was priceless! I am going rv in September 2022! You guys make me feel well informed and excited.
Phil and Stacy...good to see you , soothing to hear a fun voice from the past! Be safe!
Thank you! Very helpful information.
It's always fun seeing what others spend while living on the road. Thanks for sharing.
This is sooo helpful, you guys! You stay at beautiful places that I know I would enjoy, so knowing it’s actually possible to camp for so little without sitting out in the brutal Arizona desert sun and dust all the time is very encouraging. I just recently discovered RVillage and found you there, only to be pulled right back over here with this video - the first post I looked at in your group, LOL! - A proud Navy aunt
Hahahaha! Watch for our Zoom meeting on Friday!
Thanks for the update ! so glad you are doing well.
Thanks Bob. We are hanging in there. The shoulder is coming along nicely.....the PT is kick in the pants!! LOL
WOW! Magnificent video; tons of information. Thanks! I’ll be following you guys online. 😀
Thanks for the transparency. As an Active Duty Sailor looking to sail to roads of America in retirement this is a great video. Praying for continued blessings on your travels!
Thank you for your service. 👏🏆💐
Very interesting vlog, would do this life stile full time when retired
Very helpful and informative also nice organized budget layout for us 👌👏👏👏 I've been thinking RV traveling too! Be safe! Thank you!🥰
Great information, thank you for sharing and breaking it down.
My pleasure!
Thank you very much for the budget information! Go Navy!!!!
You are welcome.
Love That you raised money for Homes for our Troops!! I had the honor of assisting with two home handovers/deliveries to unbelievably deserving veterans in southern California. The terribly injured veterans that attended each home delivery ceremony in support of the veteran receiving his MORTGAGE FREE ADA home provided a telling testimony to just how amazing this organization is. Thank you for taking up their torch to give a little back to those who've given so much!
Great video thanks for sharing glad to see you’re on the mend Phil !
Thanks 👍
I'm just glad you lay it out there, I'm just planning my escape and RVs and boats are dreams I have, just need research to do it right
Thank you! I'm starting to save money in order to travel in an RV for a full year around the USA, so this video is very helpful!
Glad it was helpful!
That Niagra Falls scene @2:21. * 0 * 💛✨
I am so happy to have found your site! I am so excited for this!
Welcome!
Thank you for sharing this info! So helpful.
You are so welcome!
🌼 WhooHoo USAF!!! 😁 I enjoyed this informative video! Thank you both and stay safe out there!!!
Our pleasure!
WOW! Thanks for the breakdown. Thinking of getting in a Class C, so I know that my expenses MAY be less, but reality is getting closer! Safe travels!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for sharing guys!
Very ! much appreciate you both !! Your willingness to share is just wonderful. 👍
This was excellent! Nicely done guys👍👍😎🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
My husband and I will be biting the bullet and buying our first motorhome this coming spring. We’ve been watching your videos and they’re so informative. I’m actually shocked at how inexpensive your fuel costs were. That, and the cost of insurance were 2 of my 3 biggest concerns. The third being what it will cost to plate it. Thank you. On a different note: I love your high and tight haircut. That’s exactly how my Papaw wore his hair and every time he got his hair cut he’d enter the doorway and he’d immediately put his head down so I could rub my hand over it. I’m 48 now and he passed when I was 20. I was his favorite and he was mine so to see your high and tight always makes me think of him. Keep the awesome videos coming!
Congrats on making the decision to RV. I still get my haircut about every 2 weeks'ish. It is really hard to find folks who can cut a good high and tight. Hope to meet ya in the wild someday!
Regarding their cost of fuel, I noticed this video was posted 2 yrs ago...when fuel prices were less. I could be wrong with the timing of this video, but wanted to give you a heads up. Safe travels and God bless to all of you RV'ers!
very informative, thanks for the info
I agree with Roy Davis. Good to See Phils wing is working again
You inspire me.... want to live the RV life soon! Thank you!
Go for it!
That’s a lot of work to keep track and put together all that information, thank you ! Glad to see your healing up and Stacy has nursed you back to health 😉 Happy Father’s Day ! Blessings
Thank you. It all just helps us to stay on budget.
So sweet to see you enjoyed 'a year to volunteer'. I went to school with Phil and am hoping to participate in this eventually.
Really appreciate your kind information It's a really good for the others who want to take a rough idea about rvs expenses
As usual, an extremely helpful video. Not everyone would be comfortable sharing this type of information, but it means a lot to us newbies. Semper Fi
Shout out for Saluda, NC!
So happy that you came to NH
Love "A Year to Volunteer" we are new to RVing but we are former military (Army and Navy) and I taught Community Service in a nearby HS so that seems up our alley for sure. Thanks for the video and blog post, I am creating our master list of all the great resources as we put our last through his last year of HS. I think he would love to join us next summer to get some time away from studying and do some good. He does a lot with a local rescue group now so he has caught the volunteer virus for sure!!!
These guys seem like awesome people great video. Hope to see you on the road somewhere soon.
Us too!
Seeing the breakdown for expenses is very helpful as we weigh the pros and cons of buying an RV and taking our family of 8 on the road part time. I wondered about 2 things: 1. Did the fuel costs you mention only include diesel for the rig or does that also include gas for your towed vehicle? 2. How much of these expenses can you "right off" as business expenses for your YT/website business? Or do you not bother to do that?
Thanks Joel. The diesel cost was for the RV only. We didn't list the Jeep as folks have different toads. We are able to right off some items that are YMRV centric.
I grew up on the coast of Maine, so glad you decided to visit and that you loved it! This video was very helpful, my husband and I are considering full time RV life. Safe travels!
Glad it was helpful!
Love the information!! You guys are amazing! Please keep it coming!! Transitioning to full time in about a year....
Thank you! Will do!
Great video! We just did a video breaking down our expenses in the last year too. It's so interesting seeing how much other RVers are spending in this lifestyle. Thanks for sharing!!
Thanks for great video! With my poor English, I could understand almost everything cuz it’s so organized video editing. And I did my military service in Republic of Korea Air Force!
@MTL크리스 well done saying!👍👏 then did you service military in US too?
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First video of yours I have seen. You guys are so open and honest. Thanks so much for all the info you give.
Our pleasure!
Great info. Things you did and costs were very informative and surprising. Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for making the videos. We RV on weekends with another couple from Conroe TX, and we all spend time together watching your videos. My buddy is Navy, so he enjoys your videos very much. We're not to diesel yet, but maybe some day. My wife is a psychiatrist and she actually saw patients via virtual visits, so someday when our daughter grows up. We think we could actually work from the rv. We'll see... thanks for inspiring us!
Thanks for spending your weekends with us! Virtual visits are spreading like wildfire! Hopefully, it will be doable!
Thank you for such an informative breakdown. My wife and I are preparing slowly to enter this lifestyle. Starting with a 22 ft towable “coachman Sprit” not exactly a home 🤣 but this video definitely gives us some things to look at. Thank you!
Best of luck!
home is where you hang your hat
Hi Shane, I love it that you are wanting to hit the road. If your looking for ways to make an income while traveling, message me I will send you some information. Go for it! Life is too short 😁
As always a great video! Very informative. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Hello, big fan here! Just wanted to know about the frame on the wall in the dining area. What do you do to change the saying for the day. I love it and was wondering what is it that you use?
Don't feel the need to defend your lifestyle. You're obviously economically responsible have saved and are able to enjoy your retirement. There are many people living on much less usually because they have to. Your foresight has allowing you to enjoy and live the way you want to.
Keep an eye on spacex starlink.
Nice to see other rv families out there. I’m 6 months in and trying to document our journey as well.
What a great resource you’re providing! Thank you! That solar DIY is of great interest!
Glad it was helpful!
Being a veteran has its perks as well. More savings too...free state parks gotta love that.
On base Full Hook Ups don't hurt either.
I'm 100% and don't stay for free at State Parks. I'm literally at one now and it's half off. Could vary by state.
I loved this video! My wife and I are not getting younger and are seriously thinking of getting an rv due to health issues making travel nearly impossible otherwise. I was impressed with the comprehensive breakdown of expenses. How did you compile the expense records? Was it a computer based compiler or good old pen and paper? Sorry if this question has been addressed before. I just found your videos. Very impressive!
Hi Numya, if your looking to work remote or even from home. Met me know i can send you some information! Love these videos 📹 don't you? Very informative
Thanks for al the info 👍🏻
Hi guys thanks for the budget update. Happy to see doing so well and Happy Father's Day Phil, hope you have great day..... Stay safe.....
Thank you! You too!
Really enjoy you guys! I spent 35 years in the credit card industry. If you paid for that now-defunct cell phone plan with a credit card, you may have chargeback rights to get a partial refund. Worth checking into.
Would love to know your one year trip. Campgrounds. Would be great to know how to actually do a full year. Its always been my dream to do that.
The first video is how I found you guys today. An easy follow as we are nearly the same age, and you are veterans.
Great content! Yall are awesome! Thank you both for your service.
Much appreciated!
Okay, here we go. He just retired from the Air Force Academy, we are selling the house and taking off... You have inspired us... :-)
Love watching you guys. We are newbies. Just bought out Tiffin Motorhome a few weeks ago. Will hit the road full time September 1st. In the meantime selling and having liquidation sale in August.
Welcome aboard Traci. You are going to love the lifestyle. Good luck on purging!!
We are also in the process of purging and selling our house to go full time. More videos to come from our channel also...
Thank you so much for this video. We are looking at buying a used RV/fifth wheel And doing much like you did. This is great information to have.
Thanks for sharing. Love your channel always great content
Glad you enjoy it Rusty!
I think it would be more helpful to say "if your income is higher than $X per year and you have no kids you shouldn't have any trouble. If you DO have kids add $X amount per child. " But even THAT will depend on too many variables. Best answer...work with your budget and make it happen
Much cheaper than I’d thought. Two huge items not included, though: Food & the actual RV $$$$$
the rv depends on the camping person , from a $50 tent to a $2,500,000 Newell MH , and food depends on choices , but everyone has to eat , so cost is moot
Food isn’t cost of RVing. That’s cost of living wherever you are.
First time here on your channel. I’m glad you came up in my recommendations! I’ll definitely be watching more 🙂
We appreciate it!
With our motorhome traveling the USA, we average around $5000 per month in cost. The longer you stayed in one spot using less fuel the cheaper your monthly cost would be. Our motorhome lawn payment, storage fees and insurance averaged around $1100 per month just sitting in storage.