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5. We lived in RV parks for 6 years between 08-14 and loved it

Reply to starshine00 (Original post)

Mon Feb 6, 2017, 07:10 PM

Feb 2017

It is a cheaper (not cheap) way to live, and it is not for everyone. You will meet the nicest people, but remember that your nearest neighbor is about 18 feet from your front door. People will mind their own business, and expect you to mind yours. A nice park will cost you about $500 - 700 per month, but there are county/city parks where it is much cheaper. Most have bath houses, laundry, wifi, water/sewage. We loved it, but it is not for everyone. Try it, you might like it.

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has anyone here ever lived in a van/rv 'on the road'? [View all] starshine00 Feb 2017 OP

if you need a safe place to park to sleep, or just camp out for a day or two, putitinD Feb 2017 #1

Most casinos, as well. CanonRay Feb 2017 #6

good to know. putitinD Feb 2017 #7

no, walmart does not welcome you onethatcares Feb 2017 #16

About 20% of Walmarts or 800 do not allow overnight parking amuse bouche Feb 2017 #22

In Texas too. elehhhhna Feb 2017 #23

try it before you commit utterly.... mike_c Feb 2017 #2

Great advice! n/t True Dough Feb 2017 #17

National Parks heather blossom Feb 2017 #3

My story is your story ghostsinthemachine Feb 2017 #4

thanks for all the information. starshine00 Feb 2017 #8

We lived in RV parks for 6 years between 08-14 and loved it Fichefinder Feb 2017 #5

thanks, I wonder how they feel about pets? starshine00 Feb 2017 #9

I'm in an rv park in Gulf Shores Alabama. Have three dogs. A lot SammyWinstonJack Feb 2017 #12

wow that is amazing starshine00 Feb 2017 #14

Your pets really are the biggest drawback to your plan. Nomadic living with 11 pets will Fla Dem Feb 2017 #18

thanks, we don't have a house, We live in a 12 x12 room in a toolshed. starshine00 Feb 2017 #20

I live full time in an RV. Try cheaprvliving.com/blog. Also has SammyWinstonJack Feb 2017 #10

thanks so much for the links, I will check it out. starshine00 Feb 2017 #11

You're welcome. There are a few RVers I follow on youtube that SammyWinstonJack Feb 2017 #13

This message was self-deleted by its author starshine00 Feb 2017 #15

perhaps these websites will help Hula Popper Feb 2017 #19

thanks so much starshine00 Feb 2017 #21