First I want to review a few key points on why I want to do this monthly RV cost review.
- I have not found any Full-Time RV living cost breakdowns
- Keep me accountable
- Track my true RV costs
- Show others it might be an option to accelerate their FIRE journey and build a more intentional lifestyle.
True Costs
- RV Payment $0
- I paid the RV off
- Truck Payment $0
- I paid the truck off
- RV Insurance Payment $0
- I paid for 1 year in Sep 2024
- RV Registration $0
- I paid for 2 years in Feb 2024
- Truck Registration $0
- Paid for 2 years May 2024
- Campground Site $841
- Includes water, electricity, sewage, WiFi, pool, dog park, and a small gym
- RV Internet $0
- Propane $20
- Gas $0
- Laundry $2
- Misc $937
Monthly Total – $1,800
2024 (Starting from April) Total – $9,835
You can find a list of all the RV gear we love here. Let’s not forget our list of RV maintenance supplies here.
RV Lifestyle Thoughts
More renovations this month and I am almost done with re-sealing the roof. I started to reseal the T-trim on my slideout. I had to remove the entire trim from the RV, remove all the old sealant, and apply new sealant. Not a tough job but hard to put back on just right.
I cleaned and resealed the roof’s seams. At first, that was all I had planned for it. Now, I decided to put another coat of Henery’s silicone sealant on the rubber roof. This will make the roof bright white again, which not only looks nice but will also help keep it cooler in the summer. The sealant also helps with waterproofing, just as an extra layer of protection. It was not cheap though. For 4.75 gallons it was $350. I don’t think I need that much but it was cheaper than buying three 1 gallon containers of it.
At the end of November, my toilet started to leak water. I ordered the new part ($10) and it was going to be an easy install. Noticed the leak caused a bolt to rust so I thought I might as well replace that and pull the toilet up to replace the seal as well (another $10). Well, that bolt would not come off and I had to find a way to cut it off which was a pain in the ass because of how little of room there is in that space. Once I pulled the toilet up I found the toilet flange to be cracked and not bolted down. I properly bolted it down and replaced the bolts with new ones. I am not sure If I am going to replace the flange or not it is about $28 and also considered replacing the toilet as it has some discoloration that does not seem to come off.
But I am trying to tackle the outside of the RV first as that is the really important part for the longevity of your rig. The interior stuff is typically more cosmetic that I need to rehab.
After doing so many renovations these last two months I am considering putting the RV in storage and getting an apartment. It just seems like it never ends and once I fix something I find more issues it seems. I could still work on the RV when it’s in storage and this way I don’t have to live in it as I work on it. But I’m still not sure as I really enjoy my location.
It’s just another month in the RV adventure life.
In case you missed it here is last month’s breakdown. Keep on the journey and path!