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So you’re interested in living in an RV and becoming a digital nomad? Awesome! It’s an incredible lifestyle. You get to travel anywhere you want, have amazing backyards (beaches, mountains, deserts, you name it!), and work anywhere with an internet connection. But it definitely has its cons and it isn’t for everyone. This article will share mine and Kayla’s experience living and working as RVing digital nomads, the pros and cons, and how you can test this lifestyle for yourself without buying an RV and committing. Let’s dive in! What Is The RV Lifestyle Like? Living in an RV is awesome. Don’t like where you’re living? Pick up and move! There’s always something to new to see and a new adventure to be had. But it can also be highly stressful, and it definitely isn’t for everyone. We lived in an RV for 6 months, working from our laptops. We even tried our hand at work-camping, where we worked for the RV park owners in exchange for a free stay on their campground. What We Liked We really enjoyed the freedom. Every move was a new chance for a fun adventure. Seeing new sights was exhilarating, and it brought us closer as a couple. My personal favorite parts where kayaking in far-away rivers and visiting national parks like Acadia, where I actually proposed to Kayla. We also saved a good chunk of money. Your only required expenses are campground fees, the RV cost, and the usual costs like our phones, insurance, and food. Most campgrounds don’t make you pay for utilities like internet, TV, water, etc. You can save even more money by buying your RV outright (no interest payments every month) and by boondocking (staying on public land out in the woods or mountains instead of on a campground). How would you like to stay here? What We Didn’t Like Of course, there’s also the bad side of RVing. While the experience truly helped us grow, both individually and together, at times it felt like a nightmare. For example, our scooter once broke down over 50 miles from our campground, and we needed to have some people we just met on the campground come pick us up. Thank God they did! There were unexpected maintenance problems (you should ALWAYS budget for unexpected maintenance) and setting up and taking down your RV every time you move can be very tiring. It’s a lot of work. The limited space is also an issue. Especially the kitchen (Kayla loves to cook and even has a food blog called The Fantasy Kitchen). The small space is easy to clutter, and you REALLY have to think about what you want to keep vs what you want to get rid of. But that’s probably easy for someone like you who has an interest in being a nomad, right? The last thing I want to mention is that the hardest part of this lifestyle is actually funding it. We were lucky in that we had some passive income coming from our travel blog, and we had clients we could work with from anywhere. But getting started wasn’t easy! Here’s a recap on our opinion of the pros and cons: Pros of Living In An RV:
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Flying Pig RV Park is a newly constructed, family-owned RV park that is minutes north of Fort Worth, TX (Near Eagle Mountain Lake). We offer nice, quiet, clean, safe living just minutes from the big city. Not to mention our competitive pricing, FREE WI-FI, and friendly staff. Once you stay with us, we know you won't want to stay anywhere else!
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12/6/2022 08:29:57 am
I would like to try living in an RV for a while. It makes sense that I would want to find a good RV park for this. I'll be sure to find one that has plenty of amenities.
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I find it interesting when you said that people who are also staying in RV park campgrounds will gladly help those who have issues with their vehicles such as offering to pick them up from certain locations. I hope to find a place like that in College Station, Texas, especially when it is going to be the first time for my family to be doing that kind of activity. We still have a couple of months to do our research and prepare for this trip, since we plan to try this out in the summer.
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2/13/2023 07:14:01 am
This is a thoughtful and well-written piece that offers a unique viewpoint on life in an RV park. A digital nomad who lives in an RV park gives readers an inside look at the nomadic lifestyle. It's interesting and informative, perfect for anyone thinking about adopting these practises.
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2/15/2023 02:53:17 pm
Thanks so much for sharing your experience with living in an RV and traveling around. I have a few friends who recently renovated an RV and they've got plans to start traveling around the nation. We've been planning their trip and seeing what stops they want to make so we're looking into cool RV parks they can check into and spend some time there.
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Hey there, Flying Pig RV Park! I stumbled upon your blog post "What it's Like to Live in an RV Park as a Digital Nomad" and I must say, it's refreshing to hear about someone's experience as a digital nomad living in an RV park. Your personal account gave me a glimpse of what it's like to live in an RV park, and it sounds like quite an adventure.
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5/18/2023 08:36:08 pm
I appreciate you mentioning that boondocking and purchasing your RV altogether (with no monthly interest payments) will help you save even more money. My mom says she wants to purchase something for a trip. I'll advise her to purchase the RV park and use her savings to purchase the vehicle entirely.
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7/20/2023 10:14:52 am
Thanks for shedding light on this unique way of life. Truly a great read!
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9/19/2023 11:20:05 am
We even took a shot working setting up camp, where we worked for the RV park proprietors in return for a free stay on their camping area. What We Preferred We truly partook in the opportunity. Each move was another opportunity for a tomfoolery experience.
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10/24/2023 02:51:11 pm
We even tried our hand at work camping, where we worked for the RV park owners in exchange for a free stay on their campground. What We Liked We really enjoyed the freedom. I truly appreciate your great post!
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