So I'm thinking about living in an RV...
01-02-2019, 08:39 PM
#11
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Posts: 16
Go for it! I’m living out of a camper van and am having a blast. You mention an RV, so I suspect you’ll be hooked up at a campground and such. My approach is a bit different since I’m boondocking. Either way, it can be a great way to go for the right person. To me, it’s not so much about saving money, it’s about the freedom to live wherever, whenever.
I got on the line in March and spent the first few months in DAY. I liked Dayton, probably because I knew I wasn’t going to be there long! Lol. I’d definitely go back again, though, for a month or two at the right time of year. I then spent the summer in PHL. Cool city, springboard to Europe and about anywhere out West. But it got kinda cold there so now I’m hanging out in Miami doing the commuting thing. Totally worth it! I’m switching to DCA next month. I’ll hang out up there when the weather gets nice this spring, then back to PHL for the summer. Or maybe CLT; check that place out in that short window when I can hold a line prior to upgrade. We’ll see.
I’m single, no kids, and love adventure and spontaneous travel. Many say that being an airline pilot is the best job in the world, well I’m certain it’s doubly so if you fit the previous sentence. Now, people might make fun of you for living in a van, but the reality isn’t that grim. Consider that maybe 10-12 nights you get paid to stay in (what I consider) nice hotels. And with SAP, which you will definitely have if you’re willing to live in a van down by the river, you can adjust your schedule to have significant chunks of time off - which means lots of time off to travel. For example, in Philly I’d come off trips, grab my gear from my van at employee parking and go right back into the airport and off to Europe. In Miami, same thing, except Central and South America. You may not have a house or apartment, but none of that matters anyway if you’re traveling around the world! Also, you get a commuter allowance, which is good for at least four nights of motels. All told - considering work trips, traveling, and hotel allowances (as well as the occasional stayovers at a girlfriend’s place) - I only need to sleep in my van maybe 4 or 5 nights a month. And I enjoy it when I do. Matt Foley, I’m not.
I should mention that I do come from out West where van living is de rigueur, especially if you’re into an outdoor scene like climbing, biking, boating and so on. I spent a lot of time traveling around in vans out there so I was already comfortable with the logistics. But you seem like you’ve got the right attitude. That’s all you need. Have fun!
I got on the line in March and spent the first few months in DAY. I liked Dayton, probably because I knew I wasn’t going to be there long! Lol. I’d definitely go back again, though, for a month or two at the right time of year. I then spent the summer in PHL. Cool city, springboard to Europe and about anywhere out West. But it got kinda cold there so now I’m hanging out in Miami doing the commuting thing. Totally worth it! I’m switching to DCA next month. I’ll hang out up there when the weather gets nice this spring, then back to PHL for the summer. Or maybe CLT; check that place out in that short window when I can hold a line prior to upgrade. We’ll see.
I’m single, no kids, and love adventure and spontaneous travel. Many say that being an airline pilot is the best job in the world, well I’m certain it’s doubly so if you fit the previous sentence. Now, people might make fun of you for living in a van, but the reality isn’t that grim. Consider that maybe 10-12 nights you get paid to stay in (what I consider) nice hotels. And with SAP, which you will definitely have if you’re willing to live in a van down by the river, you can adjust your schedule to have significant chunks of time off - which means lots of time off to travel. For example, in Philly I’d come off trips, grab my gear from my van at employee parking and go right back into the airport and off to Europe. In Miami, same thing, except Central and South America. You may not have a house or apartment, but none of that matters anyway if you’re traveling around the world! Also, you get a commuter allowance, which is good for at least four nights of motels. All told - considering work trips, traveling, and hotel allowances (as well as the occasional stayovers at a girlfriend’s place) - I only need to sleep in my van maybe 4 or 5 nights a month. And I enjoy it when I do. Matt Foley, I’m not.
I should mention that I do come from out West where van living is de rigueur, especially if you’re into an outdoor scene like climbing, biking, boating and so on. I spent a lot of time traveling around in vans out there so I was already comfortable with the logistics. But you seem like you’ve got the right attitude. That’s all you need. Have fun!
01-06-2019, 03:56 PM
#12
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Joined APC: Jul 2017
Posts: 25
RV Living
I've been living in an RV for almost 4 years now. I'm on my third RV, which is a fifth wheel, while living 30 minutes from TYS...literally down by the river. I love it. It's big enough for the wife and kids to come visit (two bedrooms), but plenty of room for the single type life.
01-07-2019, 12:40 AM
#13
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Joined APC: Oct 2017
Posts: 428
Originally Posted by germese
I've been living in an RV for almost 4 years now. I'm on my third RV, which is a fifth wheel, while living 30 minutes from TYS...literally down by the river. I love it. It's big enough for the wife and kids to come visit (two bedrooms), but plenty of room for the single type life.
01-10-2019, 12:34 PM
#14
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Joined APC: Oct 2017
Posts: 17
Originally Posted by moabmatt
Go for it! I’m living out of a camper van and am having a blast. You mention an RV, so I suspect you’ll be hooked up at a campground and such. My approach is a bit different since I’m boondocking. Either way, it can be a great way to go for the right person. To me, it’s not so much about saving money, it’s about the freedom to live wherever, whenever.
I got on the line in March and spent the first few months in DAY. I liked Dayton, probably because I knew I wasn’t going to be there long! Lol. I’d definitely go back again, though, for a month or two at the right time of year. I then spent the summer in PHL. Cool city, springboard to Europe and about anywhere out West. But it got kinda cold there so now I’m hanging out in Miami doing the commuting thing. Totally worth it! I’m switching to DCA next month. I’ll hang out up there when the weather gets nice this spring, then back to PHL for the summer. Or maybe CLT; check that place out in that short window when I can hold a line prior to upgrade. We’ll see.
I’m single, no kids, and love adventure and spontaneous travel. Many say that being an airline pilot is the best job in the world, well I’m certain it’s doubly so if you fit the previous sentence. Now, people might make fun of you for living in a van, but the reality isn’t that grim. Consider that maybe 10-12 nights you get paid to stay in (what I consider) nice hotels. And with SAP, which you will definitely have if you’re willing to live in a van down by the river, you can adjust your schedule to have significant chunks of time off - which means lots of time off to travel. For example, in Philly I’d come off trips, grab my gear from my van at employee parking and go right back into the airport and off to Europe. In Miami, same thing, except Central and South America. You may not have a house or apartment, but none of that matters anyway if you’re traveling around the world! Also, you get a commuter allowance, which is good for at least four nights of motels. All told - considering work trips, traveling, and hotel allowances (as well as the occasional stayovers at a girlfriend’s place) - I only need to sleep in my van maybe 4 or 5 nights a month. And I enjoy it when I do. Matt Foley, I’m not.
I should mention that I do come from out West where van living is de rigueur, especially if you’re into an outdoor scene like climbing, biking, boating and so on. I spent a lot of time traveling around in vans out there so I was already comfortable with the logistics. But you seem like you’ve got the right attitude. That’s all you need. Have fun!
I got on the line in March and spent the first few months in DAY. I liked Dayton, probably because I knew I wasn’t going to be there long! Lol. I’d definitely go back again, though, for a month or two at the right time of year. I then spent the summer in PHL. Cool city, springboard to Europe and about anywhere out West. But it got kinda cold there so now I’m hanging out in Miami doing the commuting thing. Totally worth it! I’m switching to DCA next month. I’ll hang out up there when the weather gets nice this spring, then back to PHL for the summer. Or maybe CLT; check that place out in that short window when I can hold a line prior to upgrade. We’ll see.
I’m single, no kids, and love adventure and spontaneous travel. Many say that being an airline pilot is the best job in the world, well I’m certain it’s doubly so if you fit the previous sentence. Now, people might make fun of you for living in a van, but the reality isn’t that grim. Consider that maybe 10-12 nights you get paid to stay in (what I consider) nice hotels. And with SAP, which you will definitely have if you’re willing to live in a van down by the river, you can adjust your schedule to have significant chunks of time off - which means lots of time off to travel. For example, in Philly I’d come off trips, grab my gear from my van at employee parking and go right back into the airport and off to Europe. In Miami, same thing, except Central and South America. You may not have a house or apartment, but none of that matters anyway if you’re traveling around the world! Also, you get a commuter allowance, which is good for at least four nights of motels. All told - considering work trips, traveling, and hotel allowances (as well as the occasional stayovers at a girlfriend’s place) - I only need to sleep in my van maybe 4 or 5 nights a month. And I enjoy it when I do. Matt Foley, I’m not.
I should mention that I do come from out West where van living is de rigueur, especially if you’re into an outdoor scene like climbing, biking, boating and so on. I spent a lot of time traveling around in vans out there so I was already comfortable with the logistics. But you seem like you’ve got the right attitude. That’s all you need. Have fun!
04-20-2019, 08:05 AM
#15
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Joined APC: Jan 2019
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Originally Posted by moabmatt
Go for it! I’m living out of a camper van and am having a blast. You mention an RV, so I suspect you’ll be hooked up at a campground and such. My approach is a bit different since I’m boondocking. Either way, it can be a great way to go for the right person. To me, it’s not so much about saving money, it’s about the freedom to live wherever, whenever.
I got on the line in March and spent the first few months in DAY. I liked Dayton, probably because I knew I wasn’t going to be there long! Lol. I’d definitely go back again, though, for a month or two at the right time of year. I then spent the summer in PHL. Cool city, springboard to Europe and about anywhere out West. But it got kinda cold there so now I’m hanging out in Miami doing the commuting thing. Totally worth it! I’m switching to DCA next month. I’ll hang out up there when the weather gets nice this spring, then back to PHL for the summer. Or maybe CLT; check that place out in that short window when I can hold a line prior to upgrade. We’ll see.
I’m single, no kids, and love adventure and spontaneous travel. Many say that being an airline pilot is the best job in the world, well I’m certain it’s doubly so if you fit the previous sentence. Now, people might make fun of you for living in a van, but the reality isn’t that grim. Consider that maybe 10-12 nights you get paid to stay in (what I consider) nice hotels. And with SAP, which you will definitely have if you’re willing to live in a van down by the river, you can adjust your schedule to have significant chunks of time off - which means lots of time off to travel. For example, in Philly I’d come off trips, grab my gear from my van at employee parking and go right back into the airport and off to Europe. In Miami, same thing, except Central and South America. You may not have a house or apartment, but none of that matters anyway if you’re traveling around the world! Also, you get a commuter allowance, which is good for at least four nights of motels. All told - considering work trips, traveling, and hotel allowances (as well as the occasional stayovers at a girlfriend’s place) - I only need to sleep in my van maybe 4 or 5 nights a month. And I enjoy it when I do. Matt Foley, I’m not.
I should mention that I do come from out West where van living is de rigueur, especially if you’re into an outdoor scene like climbing, biking, boating and so on. I spent a lot of time traveling around in vans out there so I was already comfortable with the logistics. But you seem like you’ve got the right attitude. That’s all you need. Have fun!
I got on the line in March and spent the first few months in DAY. I liked Dayton, probably because I knew I wasn’t going to be there long! Lol. I’d definitely go back again, though, for a month or two at the right time of year. I then spent the summer in PHL. Cool city, springboard to Europe and about anywhere out West. But it got kinda cold there so now I’m hanging out in Miami doing the commuting thing. Totally worth it! I’m switching to DCA next month. I’ll hang out up there when the weather gets nice this spring, then back to PHL for the summer. Or maybe CLT; check that place out in that short window when I can hold a line prior to upgrade. We’ll see.
I’m single, no kids, and love adventure and spontaneous travel. Many say that being an airline pilot is the best job in the world, well I’m certain it’s doubly so if you fit the previous sentence. Now, people might make fun of you for living in a van, but the reality isn’t that grim. Consider that maybe 10-12 nights you get paid to stay in (what I consider) nice hotels. And with SAP, which you will definitely have if you’re willing to live in a van down by the river, you can adjust your schedule to have significant chunks of time off - which means lots of time off to travel. For example, in Philly I’d come off trips, grab my gear from my van at employee parking and go right back into the airport and off to Europe. In Miami, same thing, except Central and South America. You may not have a house or apartment, but none of that matters anyway if you’re traveling around the world! Also, you get a commuter allowance, which is good for at least four nights of motels. All told - considering work trips, traveling, and hotel allowances (as well as the occasional stayovers at a girlfriend’s place) - I only need to sleep in my van maybe 4 or 5 nights a month. And I enjoy it when I do. Matt Foley, I’m not.
I should mention that I do come from out West where van living is de rigueur, especially if you’re into an outdoor scene like climbing, biking, boating and so on. I spent a lot of time traveling around in vans out there so I was already comfortable with the logistics. But you seem like you’ve got the right attitude. That’s all you need. Have fun!
04-21-2019, 08:14 PM
#16
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Joined APC: Apr 2019
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Do not go with a motorized RV, it is a lot of hassle on many levels.
Get a nice 5th wheel if you have a 2500 truck or a bumper pull that you can handle with a 1500 truck, just make sure you have a special hitch attachment that can handle the bumper pull.
I have lived for 2 years in an RV as well and it was not bad at all, it makes you definitely very flexible when it comes to moving around.
Get a nice 5th wheel if you have a 2500 truck or a bumper pull that you can handle with a 1500 truck, just make sure you have a special hitch attachment that can handle the bumper pull.
I have lived for 2 years in an RV as well and it was not bad at all, it makes you definitely very flexible when it comes to moving around.
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