Living in an RV, whether it’s for a season, for a long vacation, or permanently, is a unique and wonderful opportunity. Here are eight reasons why living in an RV is better than living in a house. What other reasons would you add?

  1. Family and pet friendly! An RV offers your family the chance to explore the country in a way most others do not. RVing teaches children to be active, flexible, adventurous, and cooperative. And they can have a dog or cat, too, which further encourages being outdoors. You never need to find a pet sitter when you go on vacation, because you already kind of are on vacation.
  2. Reduced or zero utility payments. This depends on where you stay, your usage, and whether you have alternative energy (i.e., solar panels). However, compared to a traditional home, the utility bills for water and electricity will be much lower. You can find deals for television, phone, and internet service to further make a difference in your monthly bills. If you’re lucky enough to have your RV paid off, too, then you don’t have an RV loan payment to worry about. Plus, since RV loans are much shorter than traditional 30-year home loans, you’re out of debt that much sooner.
  3. Everything is where you can find it. RVs have limited space so everything has a specific place to be stored or used. What a time saver! And if it isn’t, you don’t have many places to look… unless you left it at the last campsite.
  4. You can choose where you live. Want a change of view? Just drive there and park for a while. Want to try a new activity? Travel to the destination where you can really get immersed in it. With an RV, you can choose where to spend your time and live in multiple zip codes a year. The best part, all the comforts of home are with you at all times.
  5. Simplicity. Because of space constrictions, you only bring what you need. There’s not a lot of room for things to pile up, and when they do, you purge! With fewer material things and needs, you live life more simply and focused on what really matters: sharing memories and experiences with people you enjoy being around.
  6. Fresh food. We keep saying it, but thanks to limited space, you get to grocery shop more often. But that means you get to prepare and eat fresher produce, which requires some planning. With planning, you’re more likely to stick to your grocery list, which saves you money in the long run as you are being intentional about your daily menu.
  7. Home, always. “Home is where you park it.” We’ve all seen this sentiment sewn on pillows, painted onto canvas, and depicted on Christmas ornaments. It’s true. Your home – the comforts of home, the memories of home, the “feeling” of being home – is wherever you are with your RV. How many people can say that?
  8. Community. RVers look out for one another, and are always willing to lend a hand or offer some advice or share some food. Your neighbors the next site over can become best friends effortlessly. These friendships endure whether you see one another at the same place every year or meet up from time to time to share new adventures.