I am considering moving into a motorhome and traveling for the next couple of years. How does that work out?

Question

I know lots of ppl are full time rv'ers but am not sure exactly what that means..... are you basically moving from campground to campground? parking lot to parking lot? I can't imagine I can afford to be "sight seeing" every minute. I am also looking for tips/points on amenties and must haves. I am a woman traveling alone and have some concerns (I may join a travel club and could use your thoughts on that as well). This is my solution to a recent separation which provides me with the means and the opportunity to travel. Thoughts?? (OH...and y es, I have famiy out of state that I plan to see in the 1-2 years I am planning to stay on the road). I am not expecting this to turn into a permanent thing but who knows??

Answer 1

Have you considered truck stops? Bring a bike, or tow a car to save on fuel and for convenience.

Personally I could not do it...as it sounds like an escape I could not afford...but I wish you well.

Answer 2

I used to RV. You do indeed go from campground to campground, but not like it sounds. Look in your local yellow pages for a KOA campground. Visit it and ask for information about working at the campgrounds in lieu of parking fees. Ask for a KOA magazine and look in the back for employment listings. Here is how it works: You stay at a campground and (usually) work 4 hrs a day, 5 days a week in their little camp store, or wherever they need you. In return, you get your trailer space, water, sewage, and electricity free. Usually, you stay as long as you wish, then contact another campground, set up your employment, and you are off again. State parks also offer something of the kind...in this case, you are hired as park host. I was never a park host, so I don't know if there is a salary involved with that. Go for it. You will love it. I would not have come home if I could still see well enough to drive. Oh, and "must haves"? A microwave, a computer, and a dog!



Edit: I forgot to mention that KOA also has a work assignment deal where you plan out an itinerary, and they set you up a work schedule from one campground to another. Another club you might want to check is Good Sam's.



Here is a link that will help you. Included on this site is info on working at the camps (lower left of page) http://www.koakampgrounds.com/

Answer 3

Oh, I am so jealous!! My inlaws traveled eight months out of the year. They traveled witha group, caravan style. They made reservations ahead in camp grounds across the US. They stayed in each camp ground around 2 or 3 weeks. They had a camper they pulled behind the car, so when they hooked up, they could stay that way and just take the car for sight seeing.



Many snowbirds also go to South Texas in the winter months. There are people from all over the US and Canada in the parks there who enjoy the " non winter" months there. Plus they can voray into Mexico for shopping and less expensive medicines. Most stay at east 3 months there... some longer.



If you are a member of AAA Travel Club, they can plan a route for you and also put you in touch with other travel clubs. I think you are in for the adventure of a lifetime !!! Have fun and stay safe !!!

Answer 4

I played golf with a guy that travels year round. He works at state parks and gets paid plus discounted / free rent / hookups. Look into that as an alternative.

Answer 5

i am female and not a lesbian. PLEASE, PLEASE PLEASE take me with you!!!!