Ramie on the Road
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- Dec 19, 2015
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Hello, and I?m very happy to be here! I have a question about ?budget? for full-timing for 1 year.
After nearly 25 years in the Navy, I plan to retire this summer. Instead of returning to the work force right away, my wife and I have decided to RV full time for 1 full year while we homeschool our two daughters.
Our general plan is to travel the country with a 5th wheel RV. I anticipate staying 2-3 days in each location, and then packing up to go to the next site ? preferring not to drive more than a few hours each step.
Is the below a reasonable monthly budget?
Internet/phones; $225
RV/Car insurance; $150
RV/Car maintenance & repair; $300 (I think this is a bit inflated because we?ll probably have both a ?new? RV and truck)
Fuel; $500 (we're looking at a gasoline truck)
RV Parks; $1000
Groceries; $500 (this is about what we budget now, so not calculating a big change)
Propane; $50
Recreation/Museums/Parks; $300
Clothing/books; $200
Laundry; $50
I?ll also have some car/RV payments, homeschooling, and insurance costs but those are fixed and known, so not included here. Just wondering if there were any other hidden costs out there, or if I?m completely off-base with the above.
Comments welcome! Thanks! 8)
After nearly 25 years in the Navy, I plan to retire this summer. Instead of returning to the work force right away, my wife and I have decided to RV full time for 1 full year while we homeschool our two daughters.
Our general plan is to travel the country with a 5th wheel RV. I anticipate staying 2-3 days in each location, and then packing up to go to the next site ? preferring not to drive more than a few hours each step.
Is the below a reasonable monthly budget?
Internet/phones; $225
RV/Car insurance; $150
RV/Car maintenance & repair; $300 (I think this is a bit inflated because we?ll probably have both a ?new? RV and truck)
Fuel; $500 (we're looking at a gasoline truck)
RV Parks; $1000
Groceries; $500 (this is about what we budget now, so not calculating a big change)
Propane; $50
Recreation/Museums/Parks; $300
Clothing/books; $200
Laundry; $50
I?ll also have some car/RV payments, homeschooling, and insurance costs but those are fixed and known, so not included here. Just wondering if there were any other hidden costs out there, or if I?m completely off-base with the above.
Comments welcome! Thanks! 8)