You hear it, I listen to it – the RV lifestyle gives you freedoms you may not have had before.
What does that mean?
I think my RV lifestyle freedoms mean something different than yours, depending on what our “before” looked like.
Personally, I categorize my freedoms into four groups.
First, there is financial freedom. If done right, living the RV lifestyle may be less expensive. I can say it may, because there are many variables to consider. So, I’ll share my experiences and how it works for me.
Not long after buying our first travel trailer, we sold our house. Our finances immediately went into the black. The proceeds from selling the house, which we had owned for only five years, paid off all our other debt, except for the new truck and trailer.
But we also eliminated property taxes, insurance, lawn maintenance, and all the other expenses associated with owning a house.
The monthly payments on the truck and trailer were less than our previous mortgage payment.
As I mentioned, there are many variables, such as the type of RV you buy, your travel frequency, and whether you prefer luxury or a more basic setup.
Location freedom is a big one for me. I get bored in a location after 3-6 weeks.
We have seen so many cool things in hundreds of locations that I no longer share our experiences with our family and friends.
You know if you know.
Plus, if I don’t like the neighbors or the weather, my house has wheels.
Living a life by design also allows for time freedom. I am not tied to a 9-5 job where I must get up early, get dressed professionally, commute for 30 minutes in traffic, and hang out with people who annoy me.
I may be exaggerating a bit – but maybe your situation is even worse.
Why?
Most days, I work in my jammies until noon because that’s when my creative juices are flowing. It is now 10:30 am, and yes, I am still in my comfy clothes.
But I don’t need to see anyone, and no one needs to see me. It’s all by design.
Once I achieved the other three freedoms, I realized an inner freedom. Living the RV lifestyle by design opens your life to so many experiences and a happiness that radiates to others around you.
Except those who are jealous.
What freedom have you realized since you decided to live the RV lifestyle? Or what freedoms are you seeking in your new experiences? I would love to know.
