lectrickitty
Great Great Grandma!
I'm seriously considering selling my homestead and buying a RV to live in. I don't like being stuck out here in the middle of nowhere any more. I'm getting older, and want to see America before I take that forever nap. I'm wondering if I'll be sorry for selling out. I'm wondering if I'll like living in a small space.
I know some of you are doing it so please share the pros and cons to help me decide if I should stick it out on the homestead or go for the gusto in a RV.
Right now my plan is to buy a new 5th wheel, 2 bdrm cause my son & grandson will be with me for the foreseeable future. Planning to go west and spend winters in AZ and then north for summers to stay out of the super heat. Most of my camp spots will be free camping on BLM lands (Boondocking) but staying in a campground sometimes to enjoy the amenities while they are available.
I'm retired so no worries about job. My son is thinking about picking up odd jobs for pocket money. I've heard that it's not real hard to find temp jobs in various areas.
I'll have to buy a new truck to pull it with, so there's another expense... BUT... I have 3 houses I can sell so they should pay for everything plus.
Those of you who have done this... did you regret it? Do you enjoy it? What are some of the drawbacks? My biggest worry is that I might feel "lost" not having a home base to return to, but at the same time, it makes no sense to have a empty house setting somewhere that would probably be vandalized or have squatters living in it when I'm gone month after month, possibly to never return.
I know I'm rambling. Trying to cover all the bases.
Thanks for any advice and/or experiences you can share.
I know some of you are doing it so please share the pros and cons to help me decide if I should stick it out on the homestead or go for the gusto in a RV.
Right now my plan is to buy a new 5th wheel, 2 bdrm cause my son & grandson will be with me for the foreseeable future. Planning to go west and spend winters in AZ and then north for summers to stay out of the super heat. Most of my camp spots will be free camping on BLM lands (Boondocking) but staying in a campground sometimes to enjoy the amenities while they are available.
I'm retired so no worries about job. My son is thinking about picking up odd jobs for pocket money. I've heard that it's not real hard to find temp jobs in various areas.
I'll have to buy a new truck to pull it with, so there's another expense... BUT... I have 3 houses I can sell so they should pay for everything plus.
Those of you who have done this... did you regret it? Do you enjoy it? What are some of the drawbacks? My biggest worry is that I might feel "lost" not having a home base to return to, but at the same time, it makes no sense to have a empty house setting somewhere that would probably be vandalized or have squatters living in it when I'm gone month after month, possibly to never return.
I know I'm rambling. Trying to cover all the bases.
Thanks for any advice and/or experiences you can share.