Is Living in an RV a Sustainable Lifestyle for Most People?

If you decide how many minimum items you need and do not increase their quantity, then yes. You don't need a lot of space for everyday life. Objects collected over many years take up a lot of space. Although there is a solution for this as well, which does not require selling them on auction sites. You can choose to minimize and prioritize essential belongings.

You made it what you want. You decide if happiness, convenience, or a feeling of being cramped is more important to you. This is probably why people start rving. The idea of a compact, self-contained, and free lifestyle is appealing, but new models, sleeker designs, and constant marketing can push one towards wanting something newer, bigger, and more glamorous.

Partnership and Rules for RV Living

Our rules for thriving in the RV lifestyle include:

Rule 1: Listen to Your Partner

If your spouse says, "I don't know, maybe just ...," it's a clear "No" from both of you. No happiness without agreement. Buy a boat instead of continuing to debate.

Rule 2: The Importance of a Partner

To succeed, you need a partner. One of you should be well-versed in the RV lifestyle since childhood, while the other brings a fresh perspective. We eventually resolved our differences and now live in both a fixed home and RVs. While consulting across the US, we sometimes worked on the same contract, and other times we were on different sides of the country for months. We both had the "outs" craving something new out the bay window, but we found a way to work it out.

Rule 3: Finding Your Own Space and Knowing Your Jobs

When working on a single contract, we followed these rules:

Find your own space and know your jobs Do not scare the RV attendant during a road trip Keep the discussion light; avoid political issues, contract discussions, or bad-mouthing client decisions Always search out a Walmart for exercise parking while shopping and get fun things to eat. Also, treats for the dogs. Know who walks the dogs Do not open the door unless it's for Homeland Security or state line inspection Bay and doors must be locked at all times Do not drop the jacks or open slides at a rest area. Never use interior lights to show who is on board Always have cell phones with GPS for roadside assistance Text your itinerary to someone for them to know where you are Always remember you have 15 seconds to get out if there is a fire. Keep leashes on the handrail and important papers over the door. Have a fire extinguisher by both the driver and passenger. Don't fight the fire; get out. It will be gone in 3 minutes. Remember you have insurance. Your safety, dogs, and spouse are accounted for. No blame. It's time to go shopping for a new 'condo on wheels.'

Happy Trails…