Full-time travel. RVing, vandwelling, travel trailers.

Hello Steemians! 
How about waking up in your comfortable bed on a top of a mountain or on a shore of a beautiful ocean? How about having a cup of your favorite coffee in your own mug on the crisp morning in the middle of nowhere with breathtaking view? How about taking your home with you wherever your adventures may take you?
If that all sounds awesome, then get comfy and prepare to take some notes - I'll tell you how you absolutely can achieve all that.

For starters, I must confess as adventurous as I am I still love comfort. I prefer my mattress and my sheets over a hotel bed. I love to be able cook a simple meal and have my cup of coffee on my cozy couch...

Yet, I am a gypsy at heart - I looooooooove waking up to ever changing scenery, navigating in new places, meeting new people and making new friends. So if you are a rough tent-type of adventurer, all power to you, but I may not be a good fit for you. I am sorry. You are still welcomed here, of course!
If there is such thing as reincarnation, then perhaps in my past life I were a cat: independent yet very relaxed and a bit lazy. 

So if you can identify with me then instead of looking for adventure while carrying a tent you may be better off converting a van, getting a travel trailer or obtaining a class A, B or C motorhome! Equip it with solar, a container big enough to carry a few gallons of water, preferably a toilet and you are ready. Don't forget your bed!! Remember to bring along your bike or a paddle board. Or BOTH! 

 

If you are going solo and on a modest budget, you may want to check out a van setup. Convenience of vandwelling is in ability to be super mobile and stealth if and when needed. That means you can simply pull onto some parking lot or a quiet neighborhood street for a short nap or staying overnight. Make sure to check parking regulations though. Places that are open at night seem to be the best for that. Otherwise you may get asked to leave. Which mostly is not a big deal as long as you aren't trespassing. Private property is respected here! And protected.

Next up is a travel trailer. You will need to get a vehicle to hitch and pull the trailer. In short, when you choose either you need to focus on weight: how much your trailer will weight loaded - all the stuff that goes in plus water storage - and how much weight your tow vehicle can pull. Generally people choose pickup trucks to pull their trailers, though some small teardrop ones can be pulled with a regular car. It all depends on how much space you are comfortable with and the maneuverability you want. I love trailers because of functionality and better mobility. Yet maneuverability can be a b.... Practice backing up!
Travel trailers are also a better solution for families with kids. In RVing every inch of living space comes with great value. More people = more stuff.

Another up is a family of motorhomes: A, B, and C. 

Class A  - a full-size bus with bed (or beds), good size kitchen, bathroom with shower or even a tub. 

Class B is basically a large sprinter van with bathroom, kitchenette, and sleeping quarters.  

Class C is normally a box with sleeping (or storage) above the cabin. Just like this one:

Depending on your needs you have plenty to choose from. We personally have chosen a larger setup. Class A fit our needs for privacy and mobility. Our motorhome is short enough to be fairly maneuverable yet it is comfortable enough for 2 people and 2 dogs.

Let me know if I can help you with more information and ideas!
Thank you for visiting! Safe travels!

Until next time.
Mwah!