A Beginner's Guide To Full-Time Motorhome Living
Ready to bid your stationary home goodbye? Full-time motorhome living may be your dream lifestyle. It's a popular choice for retired folk, but it's a growing pursuit among all walks of life.
Below we cover tips for full-time motorhome living. If you want more advice or want to shop motorhomes for sale, chat with the experts at Golden Gait Trailers & RVs. Our family-owned and family-operated dealership is located in Concord, North Carolina, and we also serve those in Charlotte and Winston-Salem.
Consider A Practice Run
It's exciting thinking about your dream full-time motorhome adventure. But reality may be different than what you imagine. Try taking an RV vacation for several weeks or several months to do a test run before taking the plunge. This can give you valuable insight and alert you to concerns you hadn't considered, giving you time to address them and set yourself up for a smooth transition to full-time motorhome living.
Start Downsizing Now
You may not be transitioning to the full-time motorhome lifestyle soon, but it's never too early to start downsizing. It's easy to underestimate how long the process takes and beginning early can help reduce stress.
Odds are, you have way more items in your stationary home than could fit in your motorhome. Some of these items you'll want to hang onto, such as family heirlooms with sentimental value. Look into storage options and be sure to factor that added cost into your budget.
Other items should be passed on. For example, you won't need your dining table or bed frame since your motorhome includes that furniture. You can try selling items in a garage sale, estate sale, or even online. If you have items that don't sell before your house does, you can always donate them.
Consider Upgrading Your Motorhome
When your motorhome is your only home, quality of life in your RV becomes even more important. There are many simple tweaks that can greatly improve your motorhome experience.
Some upgrades can help save money. LED light bulbs, for example, are the more affordable lighting option in the long run.
Other upgrades can help protect your motorhome. A surge protector, for example, prevents the campground's electrical currents from damaging your motorhome's electrical system.
Other upgrades can boost the motorhome's comfort. A few examples include getting a higher quality mattress, a more efficient closet organization system, and a larger television. Think about what you'll miss from your stationary home (such as a large table for game night) and see if you can bring it into your RV!
If you're looking to shop for motorhomes for sale, check out the inventory at Golden Gait Trailers & RVs. We also can help customize the interior or exterior of your motorhome to perfectly match your full-time RVing lifestyle. Reach out or stop by our dealership in Concord, North Carolina. We are also proud to serve those in Winston-Salem and Charlotte, North Carolina.