So I'm thinking about living in an RV...
01-01-2019, 05:21 PM
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So I'm thinking about living in an RV...
Can someone give me a reality check here?
I'm starting training soon, and I'd like to eventually end up in CLT. But in the meantime, would it be feasible to hop around between domiciles to avoid some reserve time by living out of an RV and bidding the less-loved domiciles like DAY and ORF?
I'm easily entertained and require few creature comforts. I'm considering doing this for about a year. Anybody have any experience with this?
I'm starting training soon, and I'd like to eventually end up in CLT. But in the meantime, would it be feasible to hop around between domiciles to avoid some reserve time by living out of an RV and bidding the less-loved domiciles like DAY and ORF?
I'm easily entertained and require few creature comforts. I'm considering doing this for about a year. Anybody have any experience with this?
01-02-2019, 03:41 AM
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I lived in an RV for a year while I rebuilt a house. Mine was an older model without slide outs. My biggest complaints were the tiny shower and utilities. Lack of storage can become an issue too. A more modern camper with slides would solve most of my complaints. Between camp site rental and tank pump outs I'm not sure you will save much over a cheap apartment but at least you will not have to pack to move to a different location.
01-02-2019, 08:58 AM
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I know guys that do it at the fractionals, but they are empty nest and are doing it as a way to see the country rather than a way to avoid something. (Ex. high cost of living, sh!ty rsv rules, undesirable locations). They can change their domicile monthly, and are positive space when they airline to work. Not to mention they don't live the " cousin Eddie" lifestyle in some pos 30 year old Winnebago.
It's sad that we as pilots in today's economy have to resort a wayfarer/vagabond lifestyle to be apart of this industry.
It's sad that we as pilots in today's economy have to resort a wayfarer/vagabond lifestyle to be apart of this industry.
01-02-2019, 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Irishblackbird
I know guys that do it at the fractionals, but they are empty nest and are doing it as a way to see the country rather than a way to avoid something. (Ex. high cost of living, sh!ty rsv rules, undesirable locations). They can change their domicile monthly, and are positive space when they airline to work. Not to mention they don't live the " cousin Eddie" lifestyle in some pos 30 year old Winnebago.
It's sad that we as pilots in today's economy have to resort a wayfarer/vagabond lifestyle to be apart of this industry.
It's sad that we as pilots in today's economy have to resort a wayfarer/vagabond lifestyle to be apart of this industry.
01-02-2019, 02:06 PM
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I've had this for a year and a half as my crash pad in STL while working with a 135 company. Now my wife and I are gonna full time in it after IOE here at PSA.
She loves it. It will allow us to move wherever we get displaced after upgrade and I don't have to commute.
After 6-8 years of apartment living and moving expenses, this comes out to a cheaper life.
It's not for everyone but we love it. Especially when we can get to Knoxville. RV life in East Tennessee is gorgeous.
Just my 2 cents.
She loves it. It will allow us to move wherever we get displaced after upgrade and I don't have to commute.
After 6-8 years of apartment living and moving expenses, this comes out to a cheaper life.
It's not for everyone but we love it. Especially when we can get to Knoxville. RV life in East Tennessee is gorgeous.
Just my 2 cents.
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